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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment
Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the DTR-8.3. There are many ways that any one component can be
connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be
thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as those of your components and their features
to ascertain which method of connection is best.
: Signal flow
Connecting your audio components
Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components
to the DTR-8.3. Refer to the diagram above for the following
connection examples.
AUDIO IN/OUT
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are eight audio
inputs and three audio outputs on the rear panel. The audio inputs
and outputs require RCA-type connectors.
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT
On the rear panel of the DTR-8.3, there are three coaxial digital
inputs, four optical digital inputs, and two optical digital output. To
the digital inputs, connect CD players, LD players, DVD players, or
other digital source component. To the digital output, connect MD
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.
• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT
or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is
not digital only, but analog as well.
• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical
fiber cable.
1. Connecting a compact disc player (CD)
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the compact
disc player to the CD AUDIO jacks of the DTR-8.3. Make sure that
you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right
channel to the R jack.
If the compact disc player has a digital output, connect it to either the
DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the
DTR-8.3 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc
player.
With the initial settings of the DTR-8.3, the CD input source is
set for digital input at the OPT 1 jack.
If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be
changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page
49).
2. Connecting a turntable (PHONO)
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the turntable
to the PHONO audio jacks of the DTR-8.3. Make sure that you
properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel
to the R jack.
Note:
The DTR-8.3 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges. For
proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND
terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the ground wire
may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground wire is not
necessary and should not be connected.
3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or
CD recorder (TAPE)
Using RCA audio cables, connect the output jacks (PLAY) of the
device to the TAPE AUDIO IN jacks of the DTR-8.3 and connect
the input jacks (REC) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO OUT jacks
of the DTR-8.3. Make sure that you properly connect the left
channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the R jacks.
If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the DTR-8.3
depending on the type of connector on the device.
With the initial settings of the DTR-8.3, the TAPE input source
is set for digital input at the OPT 2 jack.
If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be
changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page
49).
If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPT 1 or 2 jack of the DTR-8.3 for digital recording of the REC
OUT signal from the DTR-8.3.
Note:
The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the DTR-8.3 is
only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
PHONO
PRE OUT
FRONT
SUB
SURR
R
L
AUDIO
R
L
CD
TAPE
R
L
AUDIO
GND
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
IN
OUT
R
L
MULTI
CH
INPUT
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK
CENTER
R
L
R
L
AM
FM
75
DIGITAL
INPUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPT
OPT
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
3
COAX
CENTER
ANTENNA
Digital audio output (optical)
Digital audio input (optical)
3. Cassette tape deck, MD
recorder, DAT deck, or CD
recorder (TAPE)
Analog audio input
Analog audio output
R (red)
L (white)
R (red)
L (white)
R (red)
L (white)
R (red)
L (white)
Ground wire (earth)
Analog audio output
2. Turntable (PH)
1. CD player (CD)
Digital audio output (optical)
Analog audio output