Sony STR-DE545 Operating Instructions (Receiver) - Page 11

Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer to the separate manual "CONTROL-A1 Control System" and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details. Note If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. AUX AUDIO IN hookup • If you have an individual audio component (except PHONO) Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the AUX AUDIO IN jack on the receiver so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet. STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start. 11