Adcom GTP-830 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
[11] Input Selector buttons:
These buttons select the active video and audio
input for the GTP-830 and the audio signal sent to
the Preamp Outputs, Tape, Aux Outputs, Video 3 &
4 and TV monitor outputs. Video inputs 1, 2 and 3
also select the Digital Inputs 1, 2 and 3, respectively.
Video 1: Video 1 selects the signal from a
TV/Satellite/Cable receiver or DVD player connected
to Video 1 as the active input.
The Digital Input 1 [22] is linked to the Video 1
input. Digital Input 1 allows for connection of a digi-
tal source with an optical digital output. Whenever
Video 1 is selected, Digital Input 1 will also be
selected; in the display the “DIGITAL 1” indicator
will start to blink. If a digital audio signal is detect-
ed, the “DIGITAL 1” indicator will stop blinking and
remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected,
“DIGITAL 1” indicator will cease blinking and
extinguish, and the analog inputs will be used.
Video 2: Video 2 selects the signal from a
TV/Satellite/Cable receiver or DVD player connected
to Video 2 as the active input.
The Digital Input 2 [22] is linked to the Video 2
Input. Digital Input 2 allows for connection of a digi-
tal source with a coaxial digital output. Whenever
Video 2 is selected, Digital Input 2 will also be
selected; in the display the “DIGITAL 2” indicator
will start to blink. If a digital audio signal is detect-
ed, the “DIGITAL 2” indicator will stop blinking and
remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected,
“DIGITAL 2” indicator will cease blinking and
extinguish, and the analog inputs will be used.
Video 3 & Video 4: Video 3 & 4 select the signal
from a TV/Satellite/Cable receiver, DVD player or
VCR connected to Video 3 or Video 4 as the active
input. The Video 3 & 4 inputs also have video and
analog audio outputs specifically for recording
video devices.
The Digital Input 3 [22] is linked to the Video 3
input. Digital Input 3 allows for connection of a digi-
tal source with a coaxial digital output. Whenever
Video 3 is selected, Digital Input 3 will also be
selected; in the display the “DIGITAL 3” indicator
will start to blink. If a digital audio signal is detect-
ed, the “DIGITAL 3” indicator will stop blinking and
remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected,
“DIGITAL 3” indicator will cease blinking and
extinguish, and the analog inputs will be used.
Video 5: For an easy and temporary connection you
can connect a camcorder (playback only) or video
game console using the Video 5 front panel input. If
the game console or camcorder is mono, connect
the audio lead to the R (Right) audio socket.
ext 5.1: Selects the multi-channel output signal from
a DVD player or external decoder source (such as
DVD-Audio) connected to the ext 5.1 input as the
active input.
NOTE:
No ext 5.1 audio signal is available from the head-
phones socket, or the Tape, Video 3 or Video 4 outputs.
Tape Monitor: Selects the output from a tape
recorder when playing back tapes or monitoring
recordings being made through the Tape sockets.
Press the Tape Monitor button once to select it and
again to return to the normal input selection.
The Tape Monitor function does not override the
current input selection that is sent to the tape out-
puts. When the Tape Monitor is selected, you are
listening to the signal that is coming back into the
Tape Input jacks. The currently selected source is
still being sent to the Tape Out where it can be
recorded. This function enables you to check on a
recording that you are making without affecting the
recording process. When Tape Monitor is selected,
the button will remain lit until Tape Monitor is
disengaged again.
CD: Selects the CD as the active input.
AM: Selects AM radio. AM is also automatically
selected when an AM Preset is selected.
FM: Selects FM radio. FM is also automatically
selected when an FM Preset is selected.
[12] Surround Mode button:
With the Surround Mode button the available sur-
round sound modes can be selected. The selected
surround mode is permanently indicated in the dis-
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