Chapter 2 - Connections
Connections Overview
The
Input Connections |
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These are the input connections for your source com- | ||
ponents, such as DVD, CD and tape players; cable | ||
boxes, satellite receivers and HDTV tuners; or anten- | ||
nas for AM & FM broadcast reception: |
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• | AM/FM antennas | 14 |
• | Basic audio/video components | 15 |
• | DVD players | 16 |
• | Component/Progressive Scan components | 17 |
• | Digital audio components | 18 |
• | HDMI components | 19 |
• | External decoders | 20 |
• | CD/Tape players | 21 |
Output Connections |
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These are the output connections for devices that | ||
display the video imagery, produce sound, or record | ||
the video and audio signals: |
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• | TV/Monitors | 22 |
• | Speakers | 23 |
• | External amplifiers | 25 |
• | Video recorders | 26 |
• | Tape recorders | 27 |
• | Secondary amplifiers/receivers | 28 |
Other Connections |
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These are the devices that control or power your sys- | ||
tem, including: |
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• | IR sensors | 29 |
• | Triggers | 29 |
• | PC/Control systems | 29 |
• | Power sources | 30 |
Before You Begin
Before you begin connecting your devices, it is recom- mended that you read all instructions, including the instructions for each device you plan to connect.
•For complex setups, it is useful to draw both a logical and physical diagram of how and where you plan to set up your components.
•DO NOT CONNECT THE
AND DEVICE CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETE. CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING INPUT OR OUTPUT DEVICES WHILE THE RECEIVER AND/ OR THE DEVICES ARE POWERED CAN RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RECEIVER AND/OR THE DEVICE.
About Audio Cables
•RCA Cables - Use for stereo audio connec- tions. Match red to red and white to white.
•Digital coaxial cable - Use for digital audio connections.
• Digital optical cable
(aka “Toslink”)
- Use as an alter- native to coaxial cable for digital audio connections.
•Speaker cables
- Use for speaker connections.
About Video Cables
•Video cable - Use for composite video connections. Match yellow to yellow.
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•Component video cables - Use for best qual- ity video connections to digital TVs and com- ponents. Match
green, blue, and red respectively.
•HDMI cables - Use
for superior, all- digital audio/video quality to and from HDMI compatible components.
Chatper 2 - Connections
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