Connect these terminals to the “CD” (or “AUX”) terminals of the amplifier. For additional details concerning these connections, refer to the operation instructions of the amplifier being used.
* Be sure that the left (“L”) and right (“R”) of these terminals are connected to the corresponding (left and right) terminals of the amplifier or another component.
CDX-596 and CDX-496 only
c The level of signals output from any of these terminals into an amplifier can be adjusted by using the
–OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons.
c When using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) terminal, set the level of signals output into an amplifier to max. by using the –OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons.

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c Before making any connection, switch OFF the power toc If the placement of this unit causes noise to another
the unit and the amplifier or other component.

equipment, such as a tuner, separate them from each

c Connections should be made to the correct inputother.
terminals of the amplifier or another component.

 

LINE OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

1

OPTICAL COAXIAL

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2Connection cable

 

Optical fiber cable(For CDX-596 only; not included)

To AC outlet

1

(not included)

 

 

 

RCA pin cable (included)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Amplifier

CD

DIGITAL IN

The shaded part ( ) is provided for CDX-596 only.To connect this unit to your amplifier, choose one of the ways listed below.
When the LINE OUT (analog) terminals of this unit are used ( 1 )
When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal of this unit is used ( 2 )cBefore using this terminal, pull out the terminal’s cover.

cMake the connection from this terminal to the optical input terminal of an amplifier by using a commercially available optical fiber cable.

*Use an optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

cBe sure to attach the terminal’s cover when this terminal is not being used, in order to protect the terminal from dust.

cThis terminal can also be connected to the optical input terminal of an MD recorder etc. to record CD onto MD directly.

When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal of this unit is used ( 3 ) CDX-596 only

Make the connection from this terminal to the digital input terminal of an amplifier by using a connection cable.

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