Operation Manual

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FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 10

Rear panel

1 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that

allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another

room (p.79).

2 TRIGGER OUT jack

For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function

(p.31).

3 DC OUT jack

For connecting to an optional accessory.

4 HDMI OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible TVs and outputting

video/audio signals (p.21). When using ARC, TV audio signal

can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

5 ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.28).

6 MONITOR OUT jacks

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component video and

outputting video signals (p.21).

VIDEO jack

For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and

outputting video signals (p.22).

7 HDMI 1–7 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and

inputting video/audio signals (p.23).

8 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.29).

9 RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation.

Consult your dealer for details.

0 WIRELESS jack

For connecting the supplied wireless antenna (p.29).

A VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only)

Selects the switch position according to your local voltage

(p.31).

B AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.31).

C PHONO jacks

(Except for U.S.A. and Canada models)

For connecting to a turntable (p.26).

D AUDIO 1–2 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting

audio signals (p.26).

E AV 1–6 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and

inputting video/audio signals (p.23).

F AV OUT jacks

For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a

VCR) (p.30).

G ZONE2 OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and

for outputting audio (p.78).

H PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or to an

external power amplifier (p.30).

I SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.17).

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

(TV)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7

(

BD/DVD

)

ARC

ANTENNA

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

AV 5

VIDEO

AV 6

AV OUT

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

SUR. BACKSURROUND

FRONT

PRE OUT

CENTER

SINGLE

ZONE 2

DC OUT

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

0.5A

12V

OUT

0.1A

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

COMPONENT VIDEO

CENTER

HDMI

OUT

(

RADIO

)

RS-232C

AC IN

NETWORK

WIRELESS

(

NET

)

GD HIF

71 3 4 8 B

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

marked in white on the actual product to

prevent improper connections.

(U.S.A. model)