The video signal available on the S-Video and Video Composite outputs is dependent on the selected video input (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Video 5). However, when one of the audio-only sources is selected (FM, AM, CD, Tape Monitor or ext 5.1) the last selected video signal from one of the video inputs will be present on these outputs. This way you can watch a DVD player or video while using the 5.1 analog audio inputs from a DVD player, as you might do when listening to a DVD-A or SACD disc.
[18] Video/Analog Audio Inputs & Outputs
Apart from the audio signal, these inputs will also accept a video signal which will be routed to the Monitor Out sockets [17] for a television or video projector. Composite connection (using the yellow RCA socket) or an S-Video connection (using the Mini-Din connector) is available.
The S-Video standard allows for higher quality video signal transfer when compared to the Video Composite standard. If your video components have an S-Video connector use dedi- cated S-Video leads to connect them to the GTP-860 in the same way as described with the Video Composite equivalents.
A video signal fed to an S-Video input socket will be avail- able on both the S-Video Monitor Out and Video Composite Monitor Out.
Video 1 & Video 2: Inputs for the audio playback and video signal from a video device such as a stereo TV, DVD player, satellite cable TV receiver or a Laser Disc. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Out’ of the video device to these inputs. Using a single RCA-to-RCA lead (Video Composite) or S-Video lead, also connect the video output of the video device. Video 1
&Video 2 can be used for video playback only. Use Video
3 or Video 4 if you want to connect a VCR for recording and playback through the GTP-860.
Video 3 & Video 4: Connections for the audio recording and playback to a VCR or other video recorder. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Out’ of the VCR to the Video 3 or Video 4 IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and right ‘Audio In’ of the VCR to the Video 3 or Video 4 OUT connectors for record- ing. Using a single RCA-to-RCA (Video Composite) lead or S-Video lead, also connect the video output of the VCR to Video In for Video playback. Connect the Video Input
of the VCR to Video Out of the GTP-860 preamplifier for recording of video signals.
[19] Component Video Inputs & Output
The GTP 860 can switch between two sources with com- ponent video output. The “video 1” and “video 2” sources have the capabilities to accept component video signals. Each component video signal uses three RCA type connec- tions (Y-green plug, PB – blue plug, and PR – red plug), all three connections should be made for optimum video per- formance. Be sure to use high quality video
specific cables for connection. The Component video connection is independent from the S-Video/Composite video jacks. In order to maximize signal quality, no On- screen text will appear on the component outputs. The “video component output” jacks should be connected to component video input on your TV.
[20] Multi-Zone Source Outputs
These output jacks provide a duplicate of the analog audio signal that are connected to Video 1-4, CD and Tape inputs. They are designed to allow the user to interface the sources connected to the GTP-860 with an external stereo receiver or tuner/preamplifier to facilitate multi- zone operation. When using the GTP-860 in conjunction with the GTP-506/GFA-5006 (a three room stereo tuner- preamplifier and amplifier combination) the user can deliver sound to three additional rooms using the same source components hooked up to the GTP-860.
See drawing on next page (page 14) for details.
[21] Tape inputs and Outputs
Connections for analog recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type, such as a cassette, reel-reel, DAT, MD or CD-R. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE OUT connectors for recording.
[22] CD Analog Inputs
Input for CD player (analog audio signal) or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the CD player’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.
