RV-8

Setup

5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

SETUP I/O CONFIG ANALOG INPUTS 5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

Configures the analog audio input connectors as five stereo connectors and one 5.1-channel configuration.

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as five stereo and one 5.1-channel configuration:

The connectors labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are configured as stereo connectors.

The connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are configured as a 5.1-channel connector. This connector is sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors, as indicated in the table at the bottom of the next column.

Two-channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are reassigned to the 5.1-channel connector labeled 5.1 ANLG (6-8). The 5.1-channel connectors should only be used with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs.

2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG

SETUP I/O CONFIG ANALOG INPUTS 2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG

Configures the analog audio input connectors as two stereo connectors and two 5.1-channel configurations.

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as two stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors:

The connectors labeled 1 and 2 are configured as stereo connectors.

The connectors labeled 3, 4 and 5 are configured as a 5.1- channel connector, and the connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are configured as a 5.1-channel connector. These connectors are sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors as indicated in the table at the bottom of this column.

2-channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 3, 4 and 5 are reassigned to the 5.1-channel connector labeled 5.1 ANLG (3-5). Two-channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are reassigned to the 5.1-channel connector labeled 5.1 ANLG (6-8). The 5.1-channel connectors should only be used with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs.

The 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors are sent to the Main Zone analog audio output connectors, as shown in the table below.

Input Connector

Output Connector

 

 

(L)

Front L

 

 

(R)

Front R

 

 

(C)

Center

 

 

(SUB)

Sub

 

 

(LS)

Side L and Rear L

 

 

(RS)

Side R and Rear R

 

 

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RV-8 specifications

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The RV-8 also includes comprehensive connectivity options, featuring balanced XLR and unbalanced TRS inputs and outputs, as well as digital S/PDIF and optical connections. This range of connectivity ensures seamless integration into various audio setups, whether in a studio or a live sound environment.

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