03Connecting your equipment
11 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video,
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.
12 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.
Connecting antennas on page 19.
13 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.
Connecting additional amplifiers on page 54 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered subwoofer connection).
14Composite and
Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13.
15Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 53.
1612 V trigger jack (total 50 mA max.)
Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 57.
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Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate zone.
18SIRIUS Radio input
See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 50.
When making cable connections
•To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.
•When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.
•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI and
connecting these video sources.1
If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 60), the converter gives priority to component,
19 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.
Installing your speaker system on page 17.
20 Switched AC power outlet (100 W/0.8 A max.)
Use to power another component in the system. Power to the outlet switches on and off with the receiver.
AC outlet on page 20.
•For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV options on page 63) OFF.
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Note
1If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an (analog)
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