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Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed.

Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for hair driers, etc.

Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.

Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit.

Connecting the audio components

When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch.

OUTPUT

CD player

R

L

Connecting a CD player

 

 

R

L

Connect the CD player’s analog output

jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD

 

 

 

 

jacks using pin plug cords.

Connecting the AC OUTLETS

Turntable (MM cartridge)

Connecting a turntable

Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR- 3803/1083’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.

NOTE:

This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step-up transformer.

If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect the ground wire.

AC OUTLETS

• SWITCHED

(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))

The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.

No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above 120 W (1 A.).

NOTE:

Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.

Connecting the pre-out jacks

Ground wire

R L

R

L

L

R

R L

Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.

To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker to

SURR. BACK L CH.

CD player or other component equipped with digital output jacks

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

MD recorder, CD recorder or other component equipped with digital input/output jacks

B

INPUT OUTPUT

OPTICAL

Connecting the DIGITAL jacks

R L R L

R L R L

INPUT OUTPUT

 

 

AC CORD

 

Route the connection cords, etc., in such a

 

 

way that they do not obstruct the ventilation

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

holes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIGGER OUT

Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for the individual functions. For details, see “Setting the Trigger Setup” on page 31.

CD recorder or Tape deck

NOTE:

B

If humming noise is generated by a tape deck, etc., move the tape deck away.

Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 24 for instructions on setting this terminal.

NOTES:

Use 75 /ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.

Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before connecting.

Connecting a tape deck

Connections for recording:

Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.

Connections for playback:

Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit’s tape playback (CDR/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords.

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