INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
System Installationohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optionalround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a
300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the different distance from the DPR 1005.
After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-connection.
quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via
of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-7. Connect the front, center, surround and surrounda line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer
nections to your audio and video equipment.back speaker outputs efgh to the respectiveOutput ? to the line-level input of a subwoofer
speakers.with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer
IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and tois used, the connection first goes to a power ampli-
avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to yourfier, which will be connected to one or more sub-
it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the DPRspeakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-woofer speakers. If you are using a powered sub-
and ALL source equipment from the AC output beforegest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Manywoofer that does not have line-level input connec-
making any audio or video system connections.brands of cable are available and the choice of cabletions, follow the instructions furnished with the
may be influenced by the distance between yourspeaker for connection information.
Audio Equipment Connectionsspeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnectuse, personal preferences and other factors. Your 9. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1
cables when making connections to source equipmentdealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult inoutputs such as an external digital processor/
and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.selecting the proper cable.decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used,
connect the outputs of that device to the
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to theRegardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom-
8-Channel Direct Inputs ?.
CD Inputs ?.mend that you use cable with a gauge of 14 or smaller.
Remember that in specifying cable, the lower the Video Equipment Connections
NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable
audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unlessnumber, the thicker the cable.Video equipment is connected in the same manner
as audio components. Again, the use of high-quality
you find that the input to the receiver is so low that theCable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runsinterconnect cables is recommended to preserve
sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.of less than ten feet. We do not recommend that you
signal quality.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassetteuse cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,
due to the power loss and degradation in performance1. Connect the composite video or S-Video Play/
deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the that will occur.Out jack of a VCR, Personal Video Receiver (PVR)
Tape Inputs ¤. Connect the analog Record/In
or DVD-Recorder to the Video 1 or Video 2 Video
jacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs ?Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-Input Jacks c§ on the rear panel. Although
on the DPR 1005.priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other
any other video device may also be connected to
3. Connect the output of any digital audio sourceappropriate testing agency standards. Questions aboutthese jacks, we particularly recommend that VCRs
running cables inside walls should be referred to your
such as such as a CD or DVD changer or player,installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with and PVRs be connected to the Video 1 Input Jacks
advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,so that you are able to take advantage of the
HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or thethe NEC and/or the applicable building codes in remote control codes for these devices that are
your area.
output of a compatible computer sound card toprogrammed for the OVideo1/VCR� button of the
the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio InputsWhen connecting wires to the speakers, be certain unitOs remote control.
??HJ.to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+)2. Connect the composite video or S-Video Record/In
terminal of each speaker connection now carries a
4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputsjacks of a VCR, Personal Video Recorder (PVR) or
°? on the rear panel of the DPR 1005 to thespecific color code, as noted on page 8. However,DVD-Recorder to the Video 1 or Video 2 Video
most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive
matching digital input connections on a CD-R orconnection. Connect the Onegative� or Oblack� wire Output Jacks on the rear panel. Although
MiniDisc recorder.any other video device may also be connected to
to the same terminal on both the receiver and thethese jacks, we particularly recommend that VCRs
5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unitspeaker.and PVRs be connected to the Video 1 Output
so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loopNOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere toJacks so that you are able to take advantage of the
snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the remote control codes for these devices that are
AM and GND Screw Terminals36 .an industry convention of using black terminals forprogrammed for the OVideo 1/VCR� button of the
negative and red ones for positive, some may vary
unitOs remote control.
from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and
optimal performance, consult the identification plate on3. Connect the composite video or S-Video Play/Out
your speaker or the speakerOs manual to verify polarity.
jacks of any video playback device to the Video 3
If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, askor Video 4 Video Input Jacks !? on the rear
your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult
the speakerOs manufacturer.panel. Although any type of video source device
may be connected to these jacks, the remote con-
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-trol has the commands for the Video 3 inputs set to
Ohm) Connection35 . The FM antenna may beWe also recommend that the length of cable usedcontrol a cable set-top box and the commands for
to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,
an external roof antenna, an inside powered orthe Video 4 inputs set to control a satellite receiver.
wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TVuse the same length piece of cable to connect theHowever, you may reassign the commands for any
front-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-
system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-type of device to either button on the remote using
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