THX SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER

STAGE ONE

SATELLITE

CD PLAYER

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

FM ANTENNA

 

OUTPUT

 

AM ANTENNA

S VIDEO

 

DIGITAL

 

 

OUTPUT

 

OUTPUT

 

 

ANALOG

COMPONENT

ANALOG

 

 

OUT SAT

 

 

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL

ANALOG

S VIDEO

COMPOSITE

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

 

OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VISEO INPUT

 

 

S VIDEO

 

 

S VIDEO

COMPOSITE

 

S VIDEO

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

COMPONENT

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD PLAYER

 

VCR

 

TELEVISION

Unbalanced DB-25 Pin Assignments

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1

2514

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1Left positive

2Center positive

3 Right positive

4 Subwoofer positive

5 Surround left positive

6 Surround right positive

7 Surround back left positive

8 Surround back right positive

9, 10 Shield drains

11, 12, 13 No connection

14Left ground

15Center ground

16Right ground

17Subwoofer ground

18Surround left ground

19Surround right ground

20Surround back left ground

21Surround back right ground

22Shield drain

23, 24, 25 No connection

INPUT CONNECTIONS

The Stage One allows for analog, digital, and video outputs for seven sources to be connected to the rear panel inputs. You also have the ability to switch the Audio and Video signals independently of each other. For easiest opera- tion, the digital, analog, and video outputs from each source should be attached to the same source input (lined up vertically) on the rear panel of the Stage One. If different types of video outputs are available, one of each type (S-video, Composite, and Component/RGB/HDTV) can be connected to a sin- gle source input. This ensures that video output will be available regardless of the input selected on the monitor.

AC INPUT

Using the supplied IEC power cord, plug the Stage One into the wall outlet.

DIGITAL INPUTS

The rear panel of the Stage One provides ten digital inputs (three Toslink, and seven Coaxial). Any S/PDIF digital output can be connected to any, or all ten digital inputs. For inputs with both a Toslink and Coaxial digital connection, Toslink takes precedence. It is possible to connect both a Toslink and a Coaxial digital signal to a single source input, but only one will be operational at a time. There is no need to "assign" the digital inputs, as one is provided for each source connection. For easiest operation, the digital output of the source should be connected to the same source input (lined up vertically) as the analog and video outputs of the source.

ANALOG INPUTS

The rear panel of the Stage One provides seven stereo analog line level inputs. The analog output of any line level source can be connected to any, or all of the stereo analog inputs. The input gain of the analog inputs should be adjusted for each analog source that you have connected. For optimum per- formance, the gain should be adjusted to the highest point before clipping occurs. (See “Advanced Features.”)

VIDEO INPUTS

The rear panel of the Stage One provides 17 Video inputs (seven composite, seven S-video and three component). The Stage One does not perform any video conversion. For example, if you connect the S-video output of a DVD player to the Stage One, that signal will only be available at the S-video out- puts.

MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG INPUT

The Stage One provides an 8-Channel Analog Input. This DB-25 connector can be used to connect the analog outputs from a DVD player with a built-in decoder. The 8-Channel Analog input is passed directly to the analog pream- plifier section. Individual channel level adjustment, as well as overall level adjustment, is available for this input.

ANTENNA INPUT

Spring clips for an AM loop antenna, and a coaxial type terminal for a 75-ohm FM antenna connection are provided on the rear panel to allow the built-in AM/FM tuner to be connected to an antenna.

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Klipsch THX ULTRA2 manual Input Connections

THX ULTRA2 specifications

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The THX Ultra2 system typically comprises several key components: main speakers, satellite speakers, and subwoofers, all designed to work in harmony. The main speakers are equipped with Klipsch's signature horn-loaded technology, which allows for increased efficiency and better high-frequency response. This design means that listeners can enjoy crisp, clear dialogue and intricate details in music without strain, even at higher volume levels.

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