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(4) TAPE INPUT/OUTPUT
These connectors are for all types of tape recorders, including 3-head types, which allow you to monitor the signal from
the tape at the same time it is being recorded. Connect a stereo cable pair from the TAPE REC output sockets of the preamp
to the LINE IN or RECORD IN sockets of your tape recorder. Connect a second pair of stereo cables from the TAPE PLAY
input sockets to the LINE OUT or PLAY OUT sockets of your tape recorder.Using the TAPE loop you can monitor the
level and quality of the recording at the same time as the recording takes place. You can also use it for connecting
external devices (such as an equalizer) to the signal path. Note: do not use an equalizer across the Tape Loop. Any ANALOG
stereo source you have selected on the ATP 8500 will be automatically fed to the TAPE REC output sockets for recording.
You cannot make a recording from a source that is connected ONLY to the digital inputs or the 7.1 channel inputs.
(5) RECORD OUTPUTS 1 & 2
The REC outputs carry the signal from the currently selected ANALOG stereo source device (except the source connected
to the TAPE PLAY input or the 7.1 CHANNEL INPUT). You can connect these outputs to the inputs of any recording
device. The signal can also be used in a multi-room set-up to feed power amplifiers in other rooms.
(6) ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT
This is an additional stereo output that is routed separately from the primary signal. In other words, you can watch
one video/audio program in the living room, and send a different video/audio signal to the bedroom. Zone 2 sends a
different source from the ATP 8500 to a power amplifier and a pair of loudspeakers that are located in another room.
Note: the video signal follows this Zone 2 audio.
(7) 7.1 CHANNEL INPUTS (LEFT FRONT, CENTER, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT SURROUND,
LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER)
Connect the audio inline outputs from any multi-channel analog source such as a Super Audio CD (SACD) player or a
DVD-Audio player to these inputs by using up to eight interconnect cables (or four stereo cable pairs). The 7.1 CHANNEL
inputs may be used with stereo, mono, 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel sources.
You can also use these inputs as an “Analog Direct” input if you want to bypass the digital section of ATP 8500.
Note: In this case you cannot use the record outputs.
(8) 7.1 CHANNEL OUTPUTS (LEFT FRONT, CENTER, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SURROUND, RIGHT SURROUND,
LEFT REAR, RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER)
Connect these outputs to the line inputs of your power amplifiers. The SUB output is normally fed to the low-level Line
Input of an active subwoofer. Alternatively it may feed a passive subwoofer with a separate power amplifier. These 7.1
outputs are available at two different types of connectors:
The deluxe RCA style phono jacks on the upper right of the rear panel.
The balanced XLR connectors running across the center of the rear panel.
Both connectors can be used at the same time because they have two completely separate drive amplifier sections.
In fact, the balanced audio output circuitry of the ATP 8500 is superior to products costing 2-3 times more than the
ATP 8500. As per professional audio standards, pin 2 of the output connector is “hot”. This is also true of the balanced
XLR input connectors.
The LEFT REAR (LR) and RIGHT REAR (RR) outputs are reserved for future surround formats. These outputs carry the
analog signal that is fed to the LEFT REAR and RIGHT REAR 7.1 CHANNEL INPUTS<None> so that ATP 8500 can be
used with an external 7.1 channel analog source connected to the 7.1 channel inputs. In the future it will be possible to
fit the ATP 8500 with hardware/software capable of decoding 7.1 channel digital sources.