DIGITAL OUT

Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas

1 2 3

AUX Connections

If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied).

If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

AM Loop Antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

FM Antenna (supplied)

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the

base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

 

AV OUT

RGB

COMPOSITE

External Digital

Components

For connection to external equipment with digital output.

Example: CD recorders, MD (Mini Disc) D/A converters or other components equipped with digital output jacks

(not supplied)

Optical Cable

TV

To view pictures from external input (AUX 1 , AUX 2 ), first connect the

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN jack and then connect the VIDEO OUT jack.

AV OUT

RGB

COMPOSITE

CONNECTIONS

Cooling fan (See “About Cooling Fan” below.)

Audio Cable (Red/White)

If the external analog

component has only one

output jack, you may connect

either L or R.

FM antenna connection

1.Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

2.Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.

•If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

AM(MW/LW) antenna connection

1.Connect the AM loop antenna supplied

to the AM and terminals.

2.If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected).

External Analog

Components

R L

Connect to external equipment with analog output.

Example: Video, TV, etc.

To Play External Digital/Analog Equipment

•Always connect the video and audio connection cables to the equivalent colored jack.

(About the cooling fan)

For safety, observe the following carefully.

 

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit.

prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring

Poor ventilation could overheat and cause damage.

normal operation. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or

supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit when the

holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat

internal temperature exceeds the specified limit.

may not be able to escape.)

Press AUX on the remote control to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2. Press Function on the main unit to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.

•Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: FM ➞ AM ➞ DVD ➞ DIGITAL IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2.

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