Connecting your equipment

02

Connecting a DVD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

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DVD player

Different DVD players offer a different selection of connections, but all should give you at least a digital audio output, stereo analog audio outputs and a video output. Additionally, you may have a player with multichannel analog audio outputs and different kinds of video outputs to choose from.

1Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD/LD) input on this amplifier.

Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio for the connection.

If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this amplifier using an optical cable. When you set up the amplifier you’ll need to tell the amplifier which input you connected the player to (see also Assigning the digital inputs on page 83).

2If your DVD player only has stereo analog audio outputs, connect these to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs on this amplifier.

Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections.

If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it.

3Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S2 VIDEO input on this amplifier.

Use a standard video cable or an S-video cable for the connection.

If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 20 for more on this.

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Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai manual Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player

VSA-AX10Ai specifications

The Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai is a high-end, multi-channel home theater receiver that stands out for its robust performance and cutting-edge technologies. Launched as a flagship model, it combines advanced audio processing capabilities with a formidable power output, catering to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.

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