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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

NRS232

American and Australian models don’t have this port.

This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home automation equipment and external controllers.

OVOLTAGE SELECTOR (on some models)

Some models have a volt-

age selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the

voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to select the correct setting. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to “120 V.” If it’s between 220 and 240 volts, set it to “220-240 V.”

PGND screw

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

QPHONO IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a turnta- ble.

RCD IN

WPRE OUT FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, and SURR BACK L/R

This 5.1/7.1 analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on another power ampli- fier, for when you want to use the AV receiver as a preamplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for con- necting a powered subwoofer.

XFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, and

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers.

YAC OUTLETS

These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type and num- ber of outlets depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.

ZXM antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting an XM digital antenna, sold separately.

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

STAPE IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for connect- ing a recorder with an analog audio input and out- put, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

TVIDEO 3 IN

A VCR for playback only, or a cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

UVIDEO 1 IN/OUT and VIDEO 2 IN/OUT

One or two video components can be connected here for recording and playback, such as a VCR. There’s S-Video and composite video input and out- put jacks for connecting the video signal.

VDVD IN

This input are for connecting a DVD player. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for con- necting the video signal, and stereo (FRONT) and multichannel 5.1/7.1 jacks for connecting the ana- log audio signals.

See pages 19–38 for hookup information.

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Onkyo TX-SR703E, TX-SR8370, TX-SR803, TX-SR 803E RS232, Voltage Selector on some models, GND screw, Front, Center, Surround

TX-SR703, TX-SR 803E, TX-SR703E, TX-SR803, TX-SR8370 specifications

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