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Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box
Before connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box, make sure that you have the correct type of cable based on the type of connectors available on your DVD player or box as well as the picture quality you want to view and the sound quality you want to hear.
Audio connector type | Quality |
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Digital (Coaxial or Optical) | Best |
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Analog (RCA type plug) | Good |
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Notes
•An HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals.
•This receiver can output digital video and digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT of this receiver without passing through any circuits as they were input into the HDMI IN (the audio signals which are input into the HDMI IN can not be reproduced on this receiver).
•This receiver is HDMI ver. 1.3 compatible.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and
•Depending on the connected component, unreliable signal transfer may happen. For more information, see the operating instructions for your component.
•For stable signal transfer, we recommend using HDMI cords that are a maximum of 15 feet (five meters) in length.
Video connector type | Quality |
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HDMI | Best |
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Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) | Better |
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Good | |
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Composite (RCA type plug) | Fair |
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To connect a DVD player or cable or satellite box:
1Connect the audio cable(s).
•Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to your receiver.
•Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on the DVD player or cable or satellite box.
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
•When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio cable.
•Use only one digital audio connection for each device. Do not connect one device using more than one connection.
Best quality audio connection | Good quality audio connection |
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Default digital input for Video 2 is COAX 1. See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for information about assigning Video 2 to a different digital input.
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