Sony rdr-gx257 User Guide

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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, 
or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
A
 Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby
*1
 Digital, 
DTS
*2
, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital 
input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy 
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG 
audio (5.1ch) surround effects.
B
 Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or audio 
component’s two speakers for sound. 
z
Hint
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the connected components.
VIDEO
R
L
- AUDIO -
LINE 1 IN
~
AC IN
HDMI OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
COAXIAL
VIDEO
R
L
- AUDIO -
R
L
- AUDIO -
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
SET TOP
BOX
CONTROL
A
B
VIDEO
R
L
- AUDIO -
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
Audio component with 
a decoder
(white)
TV, projector, or 
audio component
Audio cord 
(supplied)
: Signal flow
Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL)
to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
Rear (L)
DVD recorder
(red)
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
[Speakers]
to coaxial/HDMI digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
Center
HDMI cord (not 
supplied)
to HDMI OUT
or