Sony STR-DE898 Manual

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 model name1[STR-DE898]
[2-580-791-11(3)]
1
Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect 
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi 
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby 
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub 
woofer using the controls on the connected component.
1b: Connecting components with multi channel output 
jacks
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE 
IN
MD/
TAPE 
OUT
SA-CD/
CD 
IN
SA-CD/ 
CD 
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO SA-CD/CD
L
R
L
R
OUT
IN
IN
IN
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
L
L
L
R
FRONT
SURR
BACK
DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
R
VIDEO 1
L
R
L
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
L
OUT
2ND ZONE PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
DVD 
IN
MD/TAPE
DIGITAL
AM
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
A A A G G
L
R
 FRONT SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
R
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
R
DVD player, 
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
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