Sony STR-DH740 User Manual

This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 
channel system (7 speakers and 2 
subwoofers).

A

Front speaker (Left)

B

Front speaker (Right)

C

Center speaker

D

Surround speaker (Left)

E

Surround speaker (Right)

F

Surround back speaker (Left)*

G

Surround back speaker (Right)*

H

Front high speaker (Left)*

I

Front high speaker (Right)*

J

Subwoofer

* You cannot use the surround back speakers and 

the front high speakers simultaneously.

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel 
surround sound requires five speakers (two 
front speakers, a center speaker, and two 
surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded 
sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.
• 6.1 channel speaker placement

Place the surround back speaker behind 
the listening position.

• 7.1 channel speaker placement

Place the surround back speakers as 
shown in the illustration below. The angle 
A

 should be the same.