AAnalog audio output terminals
Use either the XLR or RCA (pin) terminals for
Use commercially available XLR or RCA audio cables: XLR: Use a balanced XLR digital cable
RCA: Use an RCA audio cable
Connect the R terminal on this unit to the right (R) terminal of the amplifier and the L terminal on this unit to the left (L) terminal of the amplifier.
<i.LINK audio connector is available in the future as a chargeable option. If you have added this connector then only the sound of the front L/R over 5.1 channels is output from an analog audio output terminal if you set the analog output mode to “Multi ch”. If you only use the analog audio output terminals, normally set the
BDigital audio output terminals
Digital audio from CD is output from these terminals.
The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical (TOS) cables to amplifiers or digital audio devices such as CD recorders, etc.
Use commercially available COAXIAL or OPTICAL cables: COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable OPTICAL: Use optical digital audio cable (TOS)
<The DIGITAL OUT terminals cannot output the digital audio from Super Audio CDs. Note: For 2 channel SACD audio output use the analog audio outputs (RCA or XLR connection outputs).
<The optical terminal is covered by a shutter. Make sure that the cable is firmly inserted, but do not force the cable when connecting it or removing it, in order not to cause damage to the unit.
CRESERVED (slot for i.LINK) terminals
The i.LINK (AUDIO) terminals will become available after a future hardware upgrade (chargeable and optional upgrade).
i.LINK (AUDIO): 6pin x 1
i.LINK (AUDIO): 4pin x 1
In addition to digital audio from CD, the digital surround audio channels from Super Audio CDs can be output from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminals.
If you have had this optional upgrade installed, use a commercially available S400 compatible i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable (6 pin or 4 pin). To enjoy surround sound from a Super Audio CD, connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal to a suitably equipped amplifier such as
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