GETTING STARTED
Digital connections
CD player (etc.) with
optical OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
Notes for digital connections
• The DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks can be connected to any component with an optical output so you can make direct digital recordings.
• The DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jacks can be connected to any component with an optical input so you can output digital audio from an
MD.
• Before making OPTICAL connections, remove the jack cover(s).
• In order to protect the jacks from dust, be sure to attach the jack covers when the optical jacks are not being used.
Analog connections
Audio pin cables
MD/TAPE
Amplifier/Receiver
Notes for analog connections
• The white plug on the audio pin cables corresponds to the L (left) channel and the red plug corresponds to the R (right) channel. Be sure
to connect L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also make sure that the plugs are fully inserted and that the connection is firm.
• The ANALOG OUT jacks on this unit should be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on your amplifier.
The ANALOG IN jacks on this unit should be connected to the MD REC jacks on your amplifier.
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Connecting your audio system
This unit (MDX-E300)
ANALOG
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
IN
OUT
D
C
L
R
Optical cable
This unit (MDX-E300)
ANALOG
IN
D
C
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
1
2
OUT
IN
Optical cable
SYSTEM
DIGITAL
CONNECTOR
OPTICAL
OUT
1
2
OUT
IN
To AC outlet
Amplifier/Receiver
with optical IN/OUT
Optical cable
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
To AC outlet