(4) TAPE INPUT/OUTPUT
These connectors are for all types of tape recorders, including
(5) RECORD OUTPUTS 1 & 2
The REC outputs carry the signal from the currently selected ANALOG stereo source device (except the source connected to the TAPE PLAY input or the 7.1 CHANNEL INPUT). You can connect these outputs to the inputs of any recording device. The signal can also be used in a
(6) ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT
This is an additional stereo output that is routed separately from the primary signal. In other words, you can watch one video/audio program in the living room, and send a different video/audio signal to the bedroom. Zone 2 sends a different source from the ATP 8500 to a power amplifier and a pair of loudspeakers that are located in another room. Note: the video signal follows this Zone 2 audio.
(7)7.1 CHANNEL INPUTS (LEFT FRONT, CENTER, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT SURROUND, LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER)
Connect the audio inline outputs from any
You can also use these inputs as an “Analog Direct” input if you want to bypass the digital section of ATP 8500. Note: In this case you cannot use the record outputs.
(8)7.1 CHANNEL OUTPUTS (LEFT FRONT, CENTER, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT SURROUND, LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER)
Connect these outputs to the line inputs of your power amplifiers. The SUB output is normally fed to the
The deluxe RCA style phono jacks on the upper right of the rear panel. The balanced XLR connectors running across the center of the rear panel.
Both connectors can be used at the same time because they have two completely separate drive amplifier sections. In fact, the balanced audio output circuitry of the ATP 8500 is superior to products costing
The LEFT REAR (LR) and RIGHT REAR (RR) outputs are reserved for future surround formats. These outputs carry the analog signal that is fed to the LEFT REAR and RIGHT REAR 7.1 CHANNEL INPUTS<None> so that ATP 8500 can be used with an external 7.1 channel analog source connected to the 7.1 channel inputs. In the future it will be possible to fit the ATP 8500 with hardware/software capable of decoding 7.1 channel digital sources.
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