Component If your DVD player has component video outputs, connect them to the component DVD IN jacks (RP1). Because component video connections require three
DVI/HDMI If your DVD player has a DVI or HDMI video output and your video monitor has a DVI or HDMI input, connect the DVD player to the Model 970’s DVI 1 or 2 input (RP21). (For
Audio Connections
Analog Using a pair of
Digital Connect your DVD player’s digital audio output (coaxial or optical) to one of the digital inputs (RP12). Note the selected input on your worksheet for configuration later.
NOTE: You must use the
Video Recorder
You can connect a video recording device (VCR, PVR, DVD recorder, etc.) by using the following methods.
Video Connections
Composite Connect your video recorder’s composite video output to the VIDEO 1 IN composite video input jack (RP16). Then connect the recorder’s composite video input to the VIDEO 1 REC OUT composite video jack (RP16). Use the same type of cable specified in the DVD Player section immediately above.
Audio Connections
Digital Connect your video recorder’s digital audio output (coaxial or optical) to one of the digital inputs (RP12). Note the selected input on your worksheet for configuration later.
If your recording device has a digital input, connect it to either the coaxial or optical (RP14) output jack. The signal from a selected digital source will be sent to the recorder.
Owner’s Manual
Connecting Your Model 970
Digital TV Tuner/Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Video Connections
Composite Using a video cable with yellow RCA jacks at both ends, connect the device’s composite video output to your choice of the Video
Component If your device has component video outputs, connect them to the component Video
DVI/HDMI If your device a DVI or HDMI video output and your video monitor has a DVI or HDMI input, connect the device to the DVI 1 or 2 input (RP21). (For
Audio Connections
Analog Using a pair of
Digital Connect your device’s digital audio output (coaxial or optical) to one of the digital inputs (RP12). Note the selected input on your worksheet for configuration later.
Note: Particularly with digital cable set top boxes, we recommend that you make both an analog and digital audio connections. This will enable the Model 970 to revert to analog audio when you switch away from a digital channel to one that only has analog audio. (See page 19)
Video Display Connections
Connect a video display device (a TV, projector, etc.) to the Model 970 using the following methods.
Video Connections
Composite Using a video cable with yellow RCA jacks at both ends, connect the display device’s composite video input to the Model 970’s composite Monitor Out jack (RP18).
Component If your display device has component video inputs, connect them to the component Monitor Out jacks (RP4). Once again, “follow the alphabet.”
DVI/HDMI If your display device has a DVI or HDMI video input, connect it to the DVI Out connection (RP22). (For
Note: The Model 970's
Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
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