Connecting an external decoder of a future format to this unit
This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal
input terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rear
surround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) for
inputting signals from an external decoder of a future format to
this unit.
To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these
terminals, press the EXT. DECODER button on the front panel
so that "EXT. DECODER" appears on the display. By doing so,
the signals input to these terminals are sent to the
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals and OUTPUT terminals
of this unit.
External decoder
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
OUT
OUT
MAIN OUT
SURROUND OUT
Notes
When signals input to these terminals are selected, the
digital sound field processor cannot be used.
The settings of "1. CENTER SPEAKER", "2. REAR
SPEAKER", "3. MAIN SPEAKER" and "4. LFE/BASS OUT"
in the SET MENU mode have no effect on the signals input
to these terminals. The setting of "5. MAIN LEVEL" is
effective. (Refer to pages 29 to 30 for details.)
The adjustments of the output level of the center speaker,
rear speakers and subwoofer are effective when the signals
input to these terminals are selected as the input source.
(Refer to pages 50 to 51 for details.)
PHONO
1
CD
3
AM
ANT
IN
( PLAY )
TAPE/MD
GND
4
OUT
( REC )
FM
MAIN
ANT
75Ω
UNBAL.
SURROUND
GND
EXTERNAL
DECODER
INPUT
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
COAXIAL
IN
(PLAY)
CD
DVD/LD
CD
TAPE/MD
DIGITAL SIGNAL
PREPARATION
(U.S.A. model)
S VIDEO
VIDEO
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
IN
VCR 1
OUT
IN
VCR 2
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
S VIDEO
OPTICAL
VIDEO
OUT
(REC)
MONITOR
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
OUT
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