Digital audio connection

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear of the receiver.

To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analogue audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 15.

Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

Turn off all components before making connections.

When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

7Digital input terminals

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL IN

1(DVR/DVD) 2(VIDEO) 3(TV)

7Digital output terminal

You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/STREAM

Connecting digital recording equipment to the DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform digital-to-digital recording.

NOTES

The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal. For example, when the DTS signals are coming, the DTS signals are transmitted.

The digital audio signals coming through the following terminals cannot be transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal:

USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal

USB terminal

HDMI VIDEO (VCR) IN terminal and HDMI DVR/DVD IN terminal

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the 2(VIDEO) or 3(TV) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

NOTES

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear of the receiver have been set for use with the following components:

– 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player

– 2(VIDEO):

For the component connected to the VIDEO

 

IN jacks on the rear of the receiver

– 3(TV):

For TV

If you connect other components, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 31.

Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the audio input setting” on page 20.

Connecting the power cord

When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.

CAUTIONS:

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

NOTES

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

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.

When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby mode.

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