Other Connections

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Note: When using digital connections, you may also want to make the analog audio input connections described previously. The analog connection is necessary to record to an analog recorder in some circumstances or for ZONE 2–4 operation.

Digital Outputs u

The receiver has two digital outputs (one coaxial and one optical) to send the digital signal from any of the digital inputs to a digital recorder or outboard digital processor. When a digital input source signal is selected for listening, that signal is automatically sent to both digital outputs for recording.

CD Inputs j

A left/right pair of RCA analog audio inputs for connecting a CD player.

TAPE Inputs k

A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE IN, for connecting the left/right analog audio signals from an audio tape deck or recording device.

optional bass redirect feature duplicates the seven main channels, sums them, and sends this mono signal through a 100 Hz analog low ﬁlter to the subwoofer output. This provides an unaltered analog bypass for the seven main channels along with a subwoofer signal derived from those channels.

Speaker Outputs s

The receiver has ﬁve built-in ampliﬁers, two for the front (left and right), one for the center channel and two for the rear surround speakers (left and right). There are ﬁve pairs of binding post connections (one pair for each speaker) which accept bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plug connectors (in some markets).

Note: The receiver has a speaker redirect feature which allows you to use the front channel ampliﬁers to drive center back speakers or speakers in remote Zone 2, 3 or 4, when a separate power ampliﬁer is used for the front speakers. This feature is conﬁgured in the Default Setup menu.

TAPE Outputs k

A pair of RCA inputs, labeled TAPE OUT, for sending left/right line level analog audio signals for recording on a tape deck or recording device.

Note: These outputs should be connected to the inputs of the same tape deck connected to the TAPE IN inputs.

VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs d

Five pairs of RCA inputs (VIDEO IN 1–5) provide connections for left/right analog audio signals from ﬁve additional source components. These inputs have corresponding video inputs and are used for VCRs, satellite TV tuners, DVD players, etc. However, they may also be used for additional audio only components, simply by omitting the corresponding video connections.

VIDEO 1–2 Audio Outputs ;

Two pairs of RCA jacks (VIDEO OUT 1–2) provide connections for sending line level left and right analog audio signals for recording to a VCR.

These connections correspond to the VIDEO IN 1–2 connections. Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 outputs to the same VCR.

Note: There are no analog audio outputs for VIDEO 3, 4, & 5. Therefore, in an elaborate system, hook up all of the VCRs and recording devices to VIDEO 1–2 and use VIDEO 3, 4 & 5 for playback only components.

Note: Video 1–2 can be used for audio-only tape decks, simply omitting the corresponding video connections.

MULTI Inputs z

A set of RCA inputs accept up to 7.1 channels of analog signals from a DVD-A or SACD player. There are inputs for FRONT L & R, CENTER, SUB, REAR L & R, and CENTER BACK 1 & 2.

These inputs bypass all digital processing in the receiver and are routed directly to the Volume control and preamp outputs.

There are two subwoofer options for the MULTI input. Normally, the .1 channel input is passed through directly to the subwoofer output. An

Preamp Outputs c

A group of ten RCA analog audio outputs sends the receiver’s line level output signals to external ampliﬁers and powered subwoofers. These outputs are variable level, adjusted by the receiver’s volume control. The ten connectors provide output for: FRONT L & R, CENTER 1 & 2, SURROUND (REAR) L & R, CENTER BACK CB1 & CB2, and SUBWOOFER 1 & 2.

Note: Depending on your system conﬁguration, you may use some or all of these connections. For example, if you only have one center channel, connect it to the CENTER 1 output. If you only have one center back channel, connect it to the CB1 output.

ZONE 2–4 Audio Outputs i

Three pair of RCA jacks, labeled ZONE OUT send analog audio signals to audio systems in up to three remote zones. These outputs can be conﬁgured as either ﬁxed or variable level using the ZONE SETUP menu.

Note: Only analog input signals are available at the Zone 2, 3, and 4 outputs. Source components connected to only the digital inputs are not available in the remote zones.

To conﬁgure your system for remote zone operation, connect the left and right Zone 2 , 3, or 4 outputs on the receiver to the left and right channel inputs of the ampliﬁer powering the remote zone speakers, using standard RCA audio cables. There are also Composite video outputs for each of the zones.

AC Input b

Your Rotel receiver is conﬁgured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60Hz AC or CE: 230 volts/50 Hz AC ). The AC line conﬁguration is noted on a decal on the back of your unit.

Plug the supplied cord into the AC INPUT receptacle on the back of the unit.

Note: Memorized settings and video labels are preserved indeﬁnitely, even if the unit is disconnected from AC power.

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