Sony TA-VA80ES Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Getting Started
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the amplifier. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W MAX
FRONT SPEAKERS
+
RLR
BA
L
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
REAR SPEAKERS
+
RL
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
CENTER SPEAKER
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OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
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IN
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L
R
L
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L
R
REC OUT
IN
AUDIO
IN
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT
L
R
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IN
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IN
LD
AC-3 RF IN
AUDIO
IN
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CD
IN
REC OUT
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SIGNAL
GND
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COAXIAL IN
LD
OPTICAL IN
TV
OPTICAL IN
CD
OPTICAL IN
DAT
MD
OPTICAL IN
DAT
MD
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL
PRE OUT
IN
TUNER
IN
PHONO
FRONT SPEAKERSPRE OUT
REAR SPEAKERSCENTER SPEAKER
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15
mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.
Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active
woofer)
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Hookups
Front speakers
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FRONT SPEAKERS
+
RLR
BA
L
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
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Rear and center speakers
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REAR SPEAKERS
+
RL
+
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 IMPEDANCE USE 4–16
CENTER SPEAKER
Active woofer
Amplifier
Active woofer
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L
R
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT
PRE OUT
INPUT
z If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
Note
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the
speakers.
Rear speaker
(R)
Rear speaker
(L)
Center speaker Amplifier
Front speaker
(R)
Front speaker
(L)
Amplifier