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Video Source Inputs
There are input connections for five video source components. Each of the five provides a pair of RCA inputs for analog audio signals. Each of the five also provides a choice of an RCA composite video input or
NOTE: There is no need to use more than one type of video connection from a source com- ponent, although doing so will cause no harm to the unit. If you make multiple connections to a single source (i.e. RCA composite and S- Video), the
There are also video record outputs (described in a following section) which correspond to three of the video source inputs – Video 1, 2, and 3). For this reason, you should plan ahead and designate each source component as Video 1, Video 2, etc. All connections (both input and output) from a source component must be made consistently to the same set of connections. For example, all input and out- put connections to a particular VCR could be made to Video 1 connectors.
Also, be sure that the channels are connected consistently, i.e. left channel signals connected to left channel inputs/outputs and right chan- nel signals connected to right channel inputs/ outputs.
NOTE: These video source inputs can also be used for additional
VIDEO 1–5 Audio Inputs 
Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel analog au- dio outputs of VCRs or other source compo- nents to the VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 inputs using standard RCA audio cables.
VIDEO 1–5
Composite Video Inputs 
If you use the RCA composite video connec- tions for a source component, connect the RCA video output of the source component to one of the video inputs labeled COMPOSITE IN. Use a standard 75 ohm video cable.
VIDEO 1–5 S-Video Inputs 
VIDEO 1–2
Component Video Inputs 
Component Video connections split the video into three signals – luminance (Y) and sepa- rate chrominance (CB and CR) elements, al- lowing delivery of a
The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 source inputs pro- vide an option for using Component Video con- nections. If you choose to use Component Video input connection from a source component, connect the three Component Video outputs of that component to the corresponding inputs on the
5.1 Channel Audio Inputs 
A set of RCA inputs accepts six channels of analog signals from a 5.1 channel processor or source component. When selected with the
Use audio interconnect cables to connect the six outputs of the source component to the RCA jacks labeled 5.1 CH INPUT, making sure that you observe proper channel consistency, i.e. connect the right front channel to the R FRONT input, etc. You will make six connections
(FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/ REAR LEFT/CENTER/SUBWOOFER).
Video Source Outputs
Three of the available video sources (VIDEO 1, 2 and 3) feature outputs that allow you to send a signal to a VCR or other source com- ponent for recording. The recording signal avail- able at all of these outputs is selected globally using the REC button on the front panel or the ZONE button on the remote and is indepen- dent of the source selected for listening.
NOTE: Recording signals are available at all source outputs, including the source selected for recording. As a general rule, you should not attempt record to the component whose signal has been selected for recording.
The record outputs for VIDEO 1, 2, and 3 include a pair of RCA analog audio outputs plus a choice of composite video or
NOTE: All connections (both input and output) from a source component be made consis- tently to the same set of connections. For ex- ample, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO 1, you must connect all of its input and output signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.
VIDEO 1–3 Audio Outputs 
Using standard audio interconnect cables, connect the left and right channel RCA audio outputs from the
VIDEO 1–3
Composite Video Outputs 
If you choose to use the RCA composite video connections for a source component, use a 75 ohm video interconnect cable to connect the
