Video Source Inputs
There are input connections for five video source components. Each of the five provides a pair of RCA inputs for analog audio signals. Each of the five also provides a choice of an RCA composite video input or S-Video input for the video signal from the source component. In addition, two of the video source inputs (Video 1 and Video 2) also feature Component Video input connections as an alternative to the com- posite video or S-Video connections.
NOTE: There is no need to use more than one type of video connection from a source com- ponent, although doing so will cause no harm to the unit. If you make multiple connections to a single source (i.e. RCA composite and S- Video), the RSP-976 will give priority to the S-Video connection and use that signal. As a general rule, we recommend using S-Video connections whenever possible.
There are also video record outputs (described in a following section) which correspond to three of the video source inputs – Video 1, 2, and 3). For this reason, you should plan ahead and designate each source component as Video 1, Video 2, etc. All connections (both input and output) from a source component must be made consistently to the same set of connections. For example, all input and out- put connections to a particular VCR could be made to Video 1 connectors.
Also, be sure that the channels are connected consistently, i.e. left channel signals connected to left channel inputs/outputs and right chan- nel signals connected to right channel inputs/ outputs.
NOTE: These video source inputs can also be used for additional audio-only sources, omit- ting the video signal connections.
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs 
Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel analog au- dio outputs of VCRs or other source compo- nents to the VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs using standard RCA audio cables.
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs 
If you use the RCA composite video connec- tions for a source component, connect the RCA video output of the source component to one of the video inputs labeled COMPOSITE IN. Use a standard 75 ohm video cable.
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs 
S-Video signals use a special cable which di- vides the video signal into several elements carried by separate conductors, providing higher quality than the standard RCA composite cables. If you choose to use an S-Video input connection from a source component, connect the S-Video output of that component to one of the inputs on the RSP-976 labeled S-VIDEO IN using a standard S-Video interconnect cable.
VIDEO 1–2
Component Video Inputs 
Component Video connections split the video into three signals – luminance (Y) and sepa- rate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, al- lowing delivery of a reference-quality picture. Each of these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA connectors.
The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs pro- vide an option for using Component Video con- nections. If you choose to use Component Video input connection from a source component, connect the three Component Video outputs of that component to the corresponding inputs on the RSP-976 labeled COMPONENT VIDEO IN. Make sure that you connect each of the three cables to the proper connector (Y to Y, CB to CB, and CR to CR) and that you use standard 75 ohm video interconnect cables.
5.1 Channel Audio Inputs 
A set of RCA inputs accepts six channels of analog signals from a 5.1 channel processor or source component. When selected with the front-panel 5.1CH button or remote EXT IN button, this input overrides any other audio input signal.
Use audio interconnect cables to connect the six outputs of the source component to the RCA jacks labeled 5.1 CH INPUT, making sure that you observe proper channel consistency, i.e. connect the right front channel to the R FRONT input, etc. You will make six connections
(FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/ REAR LEFT/CENTER/SUBWOOFER).
Video Source Outputs
Three of the available video sources (VIDEO 1, 2 and 3) feature outputs that allow you to send a signal to a VCR or other source com- ponent for recording. The recording signal avail- able at all of these outputs is selected globally using the REC button on the front panel or the ZONE button on the remote and is indepen- dent of the source selected for listening.
NOTE: Recording signals are available at all source outputs, including the source selected for recording. As a general rule, you should not attempt record to the component whose signal has been selected for recording.
The record outputs for VIDEO 1, 2, and 3 include a pair of RCA analog audio outputs plus a choice of composite video or S-Video output. To hook up a video component for re- cording, you will need to connect it to both analog audio outputs and to your choice of video outputs.
NOTE: All connections (both input and output) from a source component be made consis- tently to the same set of connections. For ex- ample, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO 1, you must connect all of its input and output signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs 
Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel RCA audio outputs from the RSP-976 to the audio inputs on the source component. Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a VCR to the VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 out- puts to the same VCR. Also make sure that the Left channel is connected to the LEFT connec- tors and the right channel to the RIGHT con- nectors.
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs 
If you choose to use the RCA composite video connections for a source component, use a 75 ohm video interconnect cable to connect the RSP-976’s RCA video output (labeled COM- POSITE OUT) to the RCA video input on your VCR.
