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Getting Started
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.
Receiver
DVD player or
LD player etc.
z You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtracks through the speakers connected to the
receiver (STR-DE715/DE615/D660Z/D560Z only)
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can use
the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3
soundtrack with the following connections. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder.
Ç
ç
ç
ç
ç
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
FRONT
CENTER
REAR
WOOFER
L
R
5.1 INPUT
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
FRONT
If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR or LD player (STR-DE915/DE715 (USA,
Canada) only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S
(STATUS) IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player (STR-DE715 (USA, Canada) only)) jack on
the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective
component. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, or LD player for
details.
Digital Component Hookups
(STR-DE915 only)
Overview
This section describes how to connect a LD/DVD
player, DAT/MD decks, and CD player equipped with
digital jack(s) to the STR-DE915. If you use a digital
component, select the appropriate input mode for the
component (see page 12).
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 120W / 1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
REC OUT
IN
REC OUT
ININ
CTRL S
STATUS
IN
SIGNAL
GND
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
AUDIO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
CTRL A1
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
y
y
PHONO
ANTENNA CD DAT / MD TAPE
MONITOR
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2LD/DVDS-LINK
S-LINK
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV/DBS
4 Ω 8 Ω
FRONT SPEAKERS
A
R
B
A
L
B
SURROUND SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω
REAR
IMPEDANCE USE 4–16 Ω
+
–
++
––
++
––
+
–
R
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
L
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
SPEAKER
LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF/OPTICAL
DAT/MD IN/OUT
OPTICAL
CD IN OPTICAL
What cords will I need?
• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD, LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)
• Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for a
DVD or LD player)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
LD or DVD player
Receiver LD or DVD player
Ç
DIGITAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OUT
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
If your LD or DVD player has an optical output jack, connect
it to the LD/DVD IN OPTICAL jack. If your LD player has
an RF output jack, connect it to the LD/DVD IN AC-3 RF
jack of the receiver as shown below.
Receiver LD player
Ç
AC-3
RF
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OUT
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
CD player
Receiver CD player
Ç
DIGITAL
LD / DVD IN
LD / DVD IN
AC-3
RF
OPTICAL
OUT
CD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD IN
OPTICAL
DAT / MD OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL