Video Inputs

Audio Inputs

The Citation 5.0 accepts inputs from conventional analog audio products and both coaxial and digital audio sources. The ﬂexibility of the 5.0’s proﬁle system allows you to connect both analog and digital outputs from the same source (such as a DVD or laser disc player) and then associate each output with a separate program proﬁle. (Program proﬁles are explained on page 37.)

In addition, the 5.0 will decode both PCM digital signals and Dolby Digital (AC-3®) data. PCM digital is used by both conventional CD players or the standard digital output of a laser disc player, while Dolby Digital is used on DVD as well as high-deﬁnition television sets (HDTV), many new computer games and other future digital audio devices. Decoding for the DTS digital audio system is an optional feature of the 5.0. (Check with your dealer to determine if your 5.0 is equipped for DTS decoding.)

Analog audio input connections are made in left/right pairs to the Analog Audio Inputs Á, while digital audio connections are made to either the Coaxial or Optical Inputs g f. In most cases, the channel identiﬁcation on source equipment will be red inserts to the RCA plugs for the right channel, white inserts for the left channel and orange inserts for coaxial digital signals. Optical digital audio connections use a unique style of connector that is unlike standard audio plugs.

In many cases, an audio source may have both analog and digital outputs. If desired, you may connect both types of outputs to the 5.0.

When making connections, make note of the equipment connected to each input using the chart in Appendix B.

Important Note:: Be careful not to connect audio sources to the wrong plug type. In particular, do not make connections from the “RF” output of a laser disc player directly to the 5.0. Digital RF signals must ﬁrst be demodulated by an optional, external device, which is then connected to the 5.0 via a coax or optical digital connection. Improper connections with an RF digital source may result in damage to your equipment.

Video source connections are made to either the Composite Video e or S-Videoá Inputs.When connecting an audio/video device such as a DVD, satellite receiver, laser disc player or VCR it is a good idea to make the video and audio connections to the same input number. However, any input number may be used as long as you keep a note of which source is connected to each numbered video input.

Since the 5.0’s input proﬁle system allows you to use the same physical video input in combination with a number of different audio sources, it is typically not necessary to connect a video source to the 5.0 more than once. Once audio or video connections are made, they may not be mixed and matched or used with more than one input proﬁle. For example, the video output of a VCR or cable box may be used both with the VCR’s own audio source for normal playback, but it may also be used with the tuner so that you may watch the video of a sports broadcast along with the commentary from a radio station.

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