Connecting the AV
Connecting a Satellite, Cable,
Hint!
With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.
•With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2.
•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .)
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| COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 | ⇐ | Component video output | Best |
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| VIDEO 3 IN V | ⇐ | Composite video output | Standard |
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| VIDEO 3 IN L/R | ⇐ | Analog audio L/R output |
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| DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 | ⇐ | Digital coaxial output |
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| DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 | ⇐ | Digital optical output |
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Connection
Amust be assigned (see page 46)
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COAXIAL | OPTICAL | Y | PB | PR | AUDIO | S VIDEO | VIDEO |
OUT | OUT | COMPONENT VIDEO OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT |
Connect one or the other
Connection b must be assigned (see page 44)
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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