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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. We recommend selecting one type of video connection and using it for all video inputs and outputs. As a general rule, using RCA composite video connections will sim- ply system setup and operation.
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 
NOTE: Signals from
VIDEO
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
NOTE: Signals from Component Video inputs will only be available at the Component Video outputs to the TV monitor. The
MULTI Channel Audio Inputs 
A set of RCA inputs accepts seven channels of analog signals from a 5.1 or 6.1 channel processor or source component. When selected with the
Use audio interconnect cables to connect the outputs of the source component to the RCA jacks labeled MULTI INPUT, making sure that you observe proper channel consistency, i.e. connect the right front channel to the R FRONT input, etc. Depending on your system configu- ration, you will make six connections (FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/REAR RIGHT/REAR LEFT/ CENTER/SUBWOOFER), seven connections
(FRONT RIGHT/FRONT LEFT/ REAR RIGHT/ REAR LEFT/CENTER/CENTER BACK/SUB- WOOFER).
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
NOTE: Recording signals are available at all source outputs, including the source selected for recording. As a general rule, you should not attempt to 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 must be made con- sistently to the same set of connections. For example, if you designate a VCR as VIDEO 1, you must connect all of its input and output signals to the VIDEO 1 connectors.
