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kCD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

lTV/TAPE IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for connect- ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).

mGAME IN

Here you can connect a game console, etc. Input jacks include composite video and analog audio.

nCBL/SAT IN

Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set- top box, etc. Input jacks include composite video and analog audio.

oVCR/DVR IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). Input and output jacks include composite video and analog audio.

pDVD/BD IN

Here you can connect a DVD/BD player. Input jacks include composite video and analog audio. You can connect a DVD/BD player’s 2-channel ana- log audio output.

qZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R

This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 82.

rPRE OUT: SUBWOOFER

This analog audio outputs can be connected to a powered subwoofer. The same signal is output from each jack. You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PREOUT jacks respec- tively.

sFRONT HIGH L/R speakers

These terminals are for connecting the front high L/R speakers.

The FRONT HIGH L/R terminal can be used with front high speakers respectively, or used to connect the speakers in Zone 2.

See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 82.

See pages 15-36 for connection information.

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Onkyo HT-RC160 Tv/Tape In/Out, Game, Cbl/Sat, Vcr/Dvr In/Out, Dvd/Bd, Zone 2 Line OUT L/R, PRE OUT Subwoofer

HT-RC160 specifications

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