Getting Started
Digital Connections
By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy
IMPORTANT:
•When connecting a video component using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you can view no playback picture.
•After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary.
–Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details, see “Setting the Digital Input Terminals” on page 22.
–Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see
“Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13.
Digital input terminals
You can connect any digital components having coaxial or optical digital output terminal.
Notes:
•When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components:
–DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player
–DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player
Only for
– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner
•When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 30), connect it also as described in “Analog Connections” (see page 7).
•When you want to operate a DVD player or TV using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 31), connect it also as described in “Video component connections” of “Analog Connections” (see pages 8 and 9).
Connecting the Power Cord
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
•Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) between digital coaxial terminals
Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals
When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2
Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug. 
DIGITAL 1 (DVD)
DIGITAL 2 (CD)
DIGITAL 3 (TV)
DIGITAL IN
Note:
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
–When you unplug the power cord.
–When a power failure occurs.
CAUTIONS:
•Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
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