Basic Operation
MC-12
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7. Record Zone Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog and digital audio output in the Record Zone.
Two stereo connectors labeled Audio L/R are available for
analog audio output. The connector labeled Fix passes audio at
fixed output levels. The connector labeled Var passes audio at
variable output levels and includes a built-in volume control.
Two S/PDIF connectors (one coaxial and one optical) are
available for digital audio output.
Alternatively, these connectors can be used to connect a
recording device. When the Record Zone audio output
connector labeled Var is sent to a recording device, it is
recommended to set the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu
REC PWR ON parameter to +0dB to achieve appropriate
recording levels. The Record Zone audio output connector
labeled Var passes audio at variable output levels. Adjusting
Record Zone volume level will affect the recording.

8. Balanced Audio Output Connectors (MC-12 Balanced)

Provide balanced analog audio output in the Main Zone and Zone
2. Ten connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer
L/R, Side L/R, and Rear L/R are available in the Main Zone. The
connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion.
Two connectors labeled Zone 2 L/R are available in Zone 2.

9. Video Input Connectors

Provide video input in the Main and Record Zones. Five
composite video connectors labeled Video 1 to 5, eight S-video
connectors labeled S-Video 1 to 8, and four component video
connectors (three RCA and one BNC) labeled INPUT 1 to 4 are
available. The component video connectors are not available
for the Record Zone.

10.Main Zone Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in the Main Zone. Two composite video
connectors, two S-video connectors, and one component
video connector (BNC) are available. The composite and
S-video connectors labeled 1 (OSD) incorporate the on-screen
display.
Note:
• Composite video output connectors are available
when a composite or S-video source is present.
• S-video output connectors are available when an
S-video source is present.
• Component video output connectors are available
when a component video source is present.

11.Record Zone Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in the Record Zone. Two composite video
connectors and two S-video connectors are available.
Alternatively, these connectors can be used to connect a video
recording device.

12.RS-232 Connectors

Provide serial control. The RS-232 connector labeled 1 is
provided to perform flash memory software upgrades and
configuration tool downloads. The RS-232 connector labeled 2
is provided to support future expansion.
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