Connecting the Power Cord, Digital Connections

Getting Started

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Digital Connections

By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy multi-channel reproduction and some other convenient functions.

IMPORTANT:

•When connecting a video component using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you can view no playback picture.

•After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary.

–Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details, see “Setting the Digital Input Terminals” on page 20.

–Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see

“Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 11.

Digital input terminals

You can connect any digital components having coaxial or optical digital output terminal.

Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) between digital coaxial terminals

Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals

When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it to	DIGITAL 1
the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a	(DVD)
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

Note:

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components:

–DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player

–DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player

Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

Note:

The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

–When you unplug the power cord.

–When a power failure occurs.

CAUTIONS:

•Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

	DIGITAL 2 (CD)
When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the	DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL 2 (CD) terminal, using a digital	DIGITAL IN
optical cable (not supplied).
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.

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