Parasound Halo D 3, Owner'S Manual

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CONNECTING YOUR D 3 continued
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
TO YOUR SURROUND CONTROLLER OR RECEIVER
There are four types of audio output connections, unbalanced analog, balanced analog,
digital and HDMI. The proper connection will depend on your audio system’s capabilities.
Analog Audio Outputs
5.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs
Connect these jacks to the corresponding channel input jacks of your
surround controller or AV receiver. These connections are required to
reproduce high resolution multi-channel DVD-A (DVD Audio) and SACD
recordings because full resolution is not available via the HDMI or Digital
Coaxial or Optical outputs. If you do not plan on listening to DVD-A or SACD
discs you do not need to use these jacks.
Note: The D 3 supports HDMI 1.1 which does not
include playback of SACD audio over HDMI.
Unbalanced Stereo Outputs
These jacks can connect to a second stereo preamp or receiver or to the remote
Zone audio input jacks on a Parasound 7.1 Channel Surround Controller. They
carry the same signals as the 5.1 Analog Audio Output L and R jacks.
Note: You will not hear any dialog from the stereo outputs when playing a DVD
recorded with surround sound, unless you selected NONE for the center speaker
in the Audio setup menu. For information on the Audio setup menu see page 19.
Balanced Stereo Outputs
Recording and broadcast studios use balanced connections almost exclusively because of their
inherent ability to reject noise and hum, even with long cable runs.
The balanced XLR jacks on the D 3 are wired according to the
AES standard: pin 1 shield, pin 2 + (positive), pin 3 – (negative
or “return”). Should you need to connect the D 3’s XLR jacks
to the unbalanced RCA jacks on another component, you can
make an adapter cable by wiring an unbalanced cable’s shield
to pin 1 on an XLR connector, wiring the unbalanced cable’s
center conductor to pin 2, and leaving pin 3 unconnected.
Digital Outputs
Connect either the Digital Coaxial jack or the Optical connector (Toslink) to one
of the Coaxial or Optical inputs on your surround controller or receiver. This is your
primary audio connection for use with DVD movies and CDs. When using the
Coaxial output, make sure to use a digital cable that is made for this purpose; a
standard audio cable will not pass digital signals correctly. Toslink cables are fragile;
be very careful not to bend the fiber optic cable sharply.
Note:
The D 3 Coaxial or Optical digital outputs do not carry DVD Audio and SACD
digital audio signals. To play multi-channel DVD Audios and SACDs, you should also
connect the
5.1 Ch Audio Output jacks.