2.7Connectors

2.7.1Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2.IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

3.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

4.Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link Speed LED

 

 

Status

Description

Status

Description

OFF

No link

OFF

10 Mbps connection

ORANGE

Linked

ORANGE

100 Mbps connection

BLINKING

Data activity

GREEN

1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED

LED LED

LAN port

5.Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

6.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, CD player, or other audio sources.

7.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

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