Each of the source components (VCR, TV set- top box, tape recorder, CD player) in the sys- tem is connected to the
In addition to the connections for the main system, there are analog audio outputs plus a composite video output for three additional zones. This allows the use of the
The supplied AM and FM antennae are con- nected to the antenna inputs.
Finally, the AC power cord is plugged into the back panel of the
There are many ways to configure and hookup an audio/video system. It is not possible to cover every configuration in this manual; there- fore, we describe the typical connections that will work well in a majority of situations.
NOTE: Do not plug any system component into an AC source until all connections have been properly made.
Cable selection
Use standard audio cables with RCA connec- tors for all analog audio connections. Use the following color code:
Left channel audio: white
Right channel audio: red
For composite video signals, use a single 75 ohm video cable with an RCA connec- tor at each end. Use the following standard color code:
Composite video: yellow
NOTE: Do not use standard audio cables in place of 75 ohm video cables. Audio cables will usually pass the signal, but will degrade the quality.
When making signal connections, follow the color codes carefully at both ends of each cable.
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Rear Panel
This section provides a short overview of the connections on the rear panel of the
Phono Inputs h
Phono Ground y
These inputs accept left/right analog au- dio signals from a standard moving magnet phono cartridge and a ground connection for the turntable.
CD Inputs j
These inputs accept left and right analog sig- nals from a CD player.
Tape Inputs and Outputs k
The
VIDEO 1 – 2
Inputs/Outputs l;
There are two sets of connections for video source components. Each group includes a pair of RCA analog audio inputs and outputs at the bottom and an RCA composite video input and output at the top. The outputs send audio and video signals for recording to a VCR.
NOTE: These video source input/outputs may also be used for an
VIDEO 3 – 4 Inputs 
z
These two audio/video inputs allow connec- tion of additional video components such as a
NOTE: When using a Rotel DVD player, con- nect it to the VIDEO 4 inputs. This allows using the supplied remote to operate the basic trans- port functions of the Rotel DVD player.
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TV Monitor Output p
The video output of the
Speaker Outputs [
The
NOTE: The combined speaker impedance must be a minimum of 4 ohms. If you are driv- ing just one pair of speakers (A or B connec- tions), use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 ohms or higher. If you are driving two pairs of speakers (A and B) simultaneously, use speakers rated at 8 ohms or higher.
Zone 2–4 Outputs sdf
Three sets of output connections distribute stereo audio and composite signals to three remote zones. Each zone has left and right
PRE OUT Output g
The PRE OUT connections provide left and right
AM Antenna t
The
FM Antenna a
The