Sony STR-DA1800ES Operating Instructions (Large File - 20.62 MB) - Page 22

Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and 1 subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. Note You can connect two subwoofers to the receiver. The same signals are output from each of the SUBWOOFER jacks. 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format. 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects (e.g., Pro Logic IIz mode). 5.1 channel speaker system 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. Recommended speaker placement 7.1 channel speaker system The angle A shown in the illustration should be the same. Note If you cannot place the speakers at the optimum angle, separate the surround speakers and the surround back speakers adequately and arrange them as symmetrically as possible. 22US