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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment
Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-SR800. 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 TX-SR800. Refer to the diagram above for the following
connection examples.
AUDIO IN/OUT
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 8 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 TX-SR800, there are three coaxial digital
inputs, 3 optical digital inputs, and one 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 TX-SR800. 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
TX-SR800 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc
player.
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, 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
46).
2. Connecting a turntable (PHONO)
Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the turntable
to the PHONO audio jacks of the TX-SR800. Make sure that you
properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel
to the R jack.
Note:
The TX-SR800 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 TX-SR800 and connect
the input jacks (REC) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO OUT jacks
of the TX-SR800. 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 TX-
SR800 depending on the type of connector on the device.
With the initial settings of the TX-SR800, 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 46).
If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPT jack of the TX-SR800 for digital recording of the REC OUT
signal from the TX-SR800.
Note:
The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR800 is
only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
PHONO
DIGITAL
INPUT
PRE OUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPT
OPT
2
1
2
3
FRONT
SUB
SURR
R
L
AUDIO
R
L
CD
TAP E
R
L
AUDIO
1
3
GND
SURR
BACK/
ZONE 2
IN
OUT
COAX
R
L
MULTI
CH
INPUT
FRONT
SUB
SURR
SURR
BACK
CENTER
R
L
R
L
AM
FM
75
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