Connecting: Helpful Hints
Q.My VCR (or other device) does not have two sets of stereo audio outputs. How can I connect this device’s audio to both the TV and the A/V Receiver?
A.Connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the TV only. Use Edit NetCommand® to change the setup of this device. In the Connection screen of “Change” make sure both audio and video for the TV input are check marked and neither the audio or the video for the AVR input are check marked. This will allow the NetCommand system to use the TV outputs to transfer the device’s audio to the A/V Receiver. See Edit NetCommand in the next chapter for details.
Q.I have both the TV stereo audio output and TV digital audio output connected to the same input designations on my A/V Receiver. How do I switch between analog audio and digital audio?
A.In most setups, analog audio is also output as digital audio, so no switching is required, and there is no need to connect the analog output. In some circumstances, however, you may also need analog audio from the TV. For example, MP3 audio is only output in analog format, so you must connect the TV’s analog AUDIO OUTPUT to the A/V Receiver if you want it to play MP3 audio. Refer to your A/V Receiver user’s guide to find out how analog/ digital audio switching works.
•If your A/V Receiver’s remote control has an Analog/Digital Audio key, you can use the GUIDE key with the following models to control switching:
Mitsubishi | Integra |
Denon | Kenwood |
To make the switch, press the Device key on the TV’s remote control, and from the Device Selection menu, press the Audio key. Then, with the A/V Receiver highlighted, press the GUIDE key to make the switch.
•If you have some other A/V Receiver model, use the TV’s learn function to learn the code for the GUIDE key. Follow the instructions above for using the GUIDE key.
•If your A/V Receiver has an Analog/Digital selection key on the front panel only, and not on the remote, then your only option is to use that key to perform switching.
Q.The front panel of my A/V Receiver is too tall or too convex for the IR emitter signal to reach the remote control sensor of the A/V Receiver. What can I do?
A. There are several possible solutions.
1.Mount the IR Emitter on the top, front edge of the A/V Receiver over the remote control sensor. Use tape to secure it in place.
2.Mount the IR Emitter on the underside of the shelf above the A/V Receiver (if the A/V Receiver is in a cabinet). Use double sided tape to secure it in place.
3.Some small
Q.I occasionally need to see the menu from my A/V Receiver. How can I connect it to the TV for this
purpose?
A. You can connect the video output of the A/V Receiver to an unused input on the TV. Then use Edit NetCommand to “Add” this as an “Other” device, not an A/V Receiver. On the “Connection” screen, indicate which TV input was used and check mark the video box. Make sure the TV input audio box and both the audio and video boxes for the AVR input are not check marked. You should also name this device so you can easily identify it on the Device Selection Menu. You can also use Input 3 (Camcorder) on the front panel.
Q. I have a high definition receiver I would like to connect and it also has an
A. Yes, this item will appear twice in the Device Selection Menu. Just add this unit once using the
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