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MAKING THE CONNECTION
It’s tempting to just plug in your new A/V processor and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take a few
minutes to plan out how you want the processor to fit into your audio/video system. Ask yourself the following
questions:
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What source components do I want to connect to my processor? (CD, VCR, etc.)
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What equipment will be receiving the audio and video? (TV monitor, Speakers, etc.)
The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the back of the processor.
Good preplanning equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind:
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List all components in your system and indicate which jacks of the processor each component will be
connected to. Your processor has seven sets of inputs. It is convenient to connect a DVD player to the input
labeled DVD or a VCR to the input labeled V1 or TAPE, etc. However, your equipment may differ from the
labeling on the back of your processor. In most cases you can connect any type of source to any input (see
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS). For example, if you don’t have a satellite receiver you can connect a
DAT player or a second cassette deck to SAT. You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on
your processor’s front panel and on-screen display (see SYSTEM SETUP - INPUTS)
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Also note the length of the cable for each component’s connection and describe how it should be routed or
draw your routing scheme below your list. You may want to label each cable with a name or number at both
ends. Use high quality connections to maintain high quality audio and video.
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Think about the type and length of cable you need and obstacles in the cable’s path (doorways, furniture,
walkways, etc.).
To decide which ones are right for you talk to your dealer about the various cable products
that are available.
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For safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways or doorways) and away from equipment that
radiates power, including amplifiers, power cords, heaters, etc.
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If you might expand your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind as you plan current cable runs.
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To provide the best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is at least several feet away from the processor
and any other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as Personal computers, CD
players, halogen lamps, etc.
Take a look at the back panel of the Processor. You will notice that the RCA-type audio input and output
connectors are identified by colors, red for right channel and white for left channel audio. Red/White/Grey
identifies the surround outputs. Red/Green/Blue identifies component video input and output connectors.
Composite video input and output connectors are identified by yellow. Coaxial digital inputs are identified by
orange.
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