REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
AM Antenna Terminals: Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied and make sure to connect the white wire to the “AM” terminal and the black wire to the “GND” terminal.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna to its terminal.
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the HS 500 and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the HS 500 and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.
Subwoofer Output: Connect a powered subwoofer to this jack.
Subwoofer Trigger Output: A 1/8"
USB 2 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera or other USB device, or a USB
a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 500 and your device.
HDMI™ Output: HDMI
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the HS 500 is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the HS 500. When several source devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.
Composite and
Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect an
Analog Audio Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another
TV Analog Audio Inputs: Depending on how you receive broadcast television, connect the analog audio outputs of your cable television, satellite or HDTV
Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If your source has a compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks. Remember to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If you have connected an audio recorder to one of the digital audio inputs, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the recorder’s input.
Component Video Monitor Outputs: If your television or video display is
AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched outlet.
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