Getting Started

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting the subwooferYou can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connecting Audio/Video Components

When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwooferPlacing speakersFront speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)•Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level.•Array across the front of the viewing area.Surround speakers (LS/RS)

•Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm (2 ft) to 90 cm (3 ft) higher).

•Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer (S.WFR)

•You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is non- directional. Normally place it in front of you.

L

 

R

 

C

 

 

45 – 60

S.WFR

 

 

LS

RS

After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 16).

Analog ConnectionsAudio component connectionsUse the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

•Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack

See also page 28 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK remote control system.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

CD playerCD player

 

R

 

CD

 

IN

To audio

L

 

output

 

Cassette deck/CD recorder

 

Cassette deck or CD recorder

To audio input To audio output

L

R

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

L

/CDR

IN

(PLAY)

R

Note:

When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. See page 12 for details.

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