Amplifier Hookups; Speaker Placement - Sony SDP-E800 Mode D'emploi

Getting Started

Amplifier Hookups

Connect the audio and video signals output from the
surround processor to a multi-channel amplifier with
5.1 ch input and video input capability.
a OUTPUT
What cords will I need?
• Video cable (not supplied)
Yellow
• Audio cable (supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
• Audio cable (not supplied)
White
(or Red)
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs and the jacks:
• Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signal
• Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel
• White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel
• You can use either red or white cables for the centre and
sub woofer audio channels.
a OUTPUT (to 5.1 ch audio input)
Surround
processor
OUTPUT
REAR FRONT
L L
R R
b MONITOR (to 5.1 ch video input*)
Surround
processor
* If the 5.1 ch input does not have a corresponding video
input jack, connect MONITOR to the video input jack of
the function that is selected when the 5.1 input is
activated. (Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your amplifier for details regarding its operation.)
6 GB
b MONITOR
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
White
(or Red)
Multi-channel
amplifier
FRONT REAR
L
CENTER
R
WOOFER
CENTER WOOFER
5-1 INPUT
Multi-channel
amplifier
INPUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO

Speaker Placement

Normally, to obtain the best possible surround sound
all speakers should be placed the same distance from
your listening position (A).
This unit, however, allows you to place the centre
speaker closer (B), so that it lines up with the front
speakers. The rear speakers can also be placed closer
(C), according to the shape of your room.
If you feel that this placement reduces the surround
effects, you can adjust the centre and rear delay
parameters to obtain the effect you desire (see page 9).
Note
To take full advantage of Dolby Digital (AC-3) surround
effects we reccommend using high quality speakers. We also
reccommend using front, centre, and rear speakers that are
of the same size and quality.
B
A
45°
C
Notes
• Do not place the centre or rear speakers farther away from
the listening position than the front speakers.
• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls
perpendicular to the listening position they should be
placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position.
60 - 90 cm
Front speaker
A
C
90°
20°
Rear speaker