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Installation and Connections
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System Installation3. Connect the output of any digitalYour dealer or installer is a valuable
After unpacking the unit, and placing itsources to be used to the appropriateresource to consult in selecting the
on a solid surface capable of supportingconnections on the AVR35 rear panel.proper cable.
its weight, you will need to make theNote that the Opticaland Coaxial
connections to your audio and videodigital inputs a� may be used withRegardless of the brand of cable selected,
equipment. These steps need to be doneeither a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source we recommend that you use a cable con-
only when the receiver is first installed,or the output of a conventional CD or structed of fine, multistrand copper with a
or when a change is made to the inputLV playerOs PCM (SP/DIF) output. gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in
source equipment.specifying cable, the lower the number,
4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup-the thicker the cable.
Audio Equipment Connectionsplied with the unit as shown below.
We recommend that you use high-qualityConnect it to the AM and GND screwCable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
interconnect cables when making connec-terminals �.short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
tions to source equipment and recordersrecommend that you use cables with an
to preserve the quality of the signals.AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to
the power loss and degradation in
When making connections to audioperformance that will occur.
source equipment or speakers it is always
a good practice to unplug the unit fromCables that are run inside walls should
the AC wall outlet. This prevents any pos-have the appropriate markings to indicate
sibility of accidentally sending audio orlisting with UL, CSA or other appropriate
transient signals to the speakers that may5. Connect an FM antenna to the testing agency standards. Questions about
FM (75 ohm)connection a. The
damage them.FM antenna may be an external roofrunning cables inside walls should be
antenna, an inside powered or wire leadreferred to your installer or a licensed
1. Connect the analog output of a CDelectrical contractor who is familiar with
player to the CD inputs °.antenna or a connection from a cable the NEC and/or the applicable local
TV system. Note that if the antenna orbuilding codes in your area.
NOTE: When the CD player has bothconnection uses 300-ohm twin-lead
fixed and variable audio outputs it is bestcable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-When connecting wires to the speakers,
75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit
to use the fixed output unless you findto make the connection.be certain to observe proper polarity.
that the input to the receiver is so lowRemember to connect the Onegative� or
that the sound is noisy, or high that theOblack� wire to the same terminal on the
signal is distorted.6. Connect the front, center andreceiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
surround speaker outputs Y?âOpositive� or Ored� wire should be con-
2. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cas-to the respective speakers.nected to the like terminal on the AVR35
sette deck, MD or other audio recorder toand speaker.
the Tape Monitor Injacks a. ConnectTo assure that all the audio signals are
carried to your speakers without loss of
the Record/In jacks on the recorder toclarity or resolution, we suggest that youWe also recommend that the length of
the Tape Monitor Outjacks b on use high-quality speaker cable. Manycable used to connect speaker pairs be
the AVR35.identical. For example, use the same
brands of cable are available, and thelength piece of cable to connect the front
choice of cable may be influenced by theleft and front right or surround left and
distance between your speakers and thissurround right speakers, even if the
receiver, the type of speakers you use,speakers are a different distance from
personal preferences and other factors.the AVR35. |
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