Pioneer VSX-7300S User manual

: Operating .
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-7300S
The
‘’S”’
at
the
end
of
the
modet
number
indicates
that
a
programmatbie
remote
control
unit
is
supplied.
The
panel
itself
says
VSX-7300.
Thank
you
for
buying
this
Pioneer
product.
Please
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
will
know
how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have
finished
reading
the
instructions,
put
them
away
in
a
safe
place
for
future
reference.
In
some
countries
or
regions,
the
shape
of
the
power
plug
and
power
outlet
may
sometimes
differ
from
that
shown
in
the
explanatory
draw-
ings.
However,
the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
This
unit
is
provided
with
a
demonstration
mode
function;
for
details,
see page 2.
WARNING:
To
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For
U.S.
and
Canadian
models]
The
serial
number
for
this
equipment
is
located
on
the
rear
panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on
your
enclosed
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
secure
area.
This
is
for
your
security.
Note to CATV system installer
{For Canadian model]
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPT-
ACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
Pour
PREVENIR
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE
PAS
UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISSE
AVEC
UN
PROLON-
GATEUR
UNE
PRISE
DE
COURANT
OU
UNE
AUTRE
SORTIE
DE
COURANT,
SAUF
SI
LES
LAMES
PEUVENT
ETRE
INSEREES
A
FOND
SANS
EN
LAISSER
AUCUNE
PARTIE
A
DECOUVERT.
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
installer's
attention
to
Article
820-22
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
as practical.
Before
Operating,
Adjust
the
Position
of
These
Switches
Features
Accessory
Items
Surround
Effect
...
Two
Way
Sound
Effects
Connection
chart
....
Rear
Panel
Facilities
Front
Panei
Facilities
..
Preparations
for
Broadcast
Reception
Preset
Tuning
vo...
eecenees
Display
Station
Names
.00..........
Listening
to
Other
Music
Sources
.
Receiving
FM
Simulcast
TV
Programs
.
~ CONTENTS
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable entry
Using
a
TV
Set
to
Watch
Programs
from
Connected
Video
Components
..........e.
ee.
Recording
with
a
Tape
Deck
Hi-Fi
Video
Recording
Video
Tape
Copying
...
Using
the
Video
Signal
Selector
.
Block
Diagram
..
was.
Remote
Control
Operation
Learning
Functions
.......
Hints
for
Better
Reception
Troubleshooting
Specifications
...
L meres
Q
PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
lateral tangle, 1s intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude 10 constitute a tisk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
: DO. NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK}. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tangle s
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the apphance
READ INSTRUCTIONS — ait the safety and
operating instructions should be read betore the
appliance ss operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions shauld be retained for future reference
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the apphance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — Aff operating and use
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna shauld be
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS —The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and iiquids are
not sptiled into the enclosure through openings
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authonzed sex
vice center or qualified service persannel when:
instructions should be followed
WATER ANO MOISTURE -~ The appliance should
Hot
be
used
near
water
~~
for
example,
near
3
©
The
power-supply
cord
ot
the
plug
has
been
bathtub, washbow!, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a damaged: ot
wet
basement,
or
agar
a
swimming
pool,
ete
©
Objects
have
fallen,
ot
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
LOCATION
-
The
appliance
should
be
mstalted
in
a
the
appiiance:
or
stable
location
©
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
WALL
OR
CEILING
MOUNTING
--
The
apphance
©
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
nor-
should
not
be
mounted
to
a
wail
or
ceiling
mally
or
exhibits
a
matked
change
in
perfor-
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated mance, of
$0
that
its
location
of
position
does
not
interfere
©
The
apphance
has
been
cropped;
ar
the
enclosure
with it proper ventilation Far example, the ap- damaged
SERVICING — The user should aot attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in the
Operating instructions For all other servicing,
contact the nearest Pioneer authonzed service
center
lance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation
‘openings; or, placed in a built-in instalation, such
as 4 bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of ait through the ventilation openings.
HEAT -- The apptiance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
ves, oF other appliances (including amplifiers}
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES ~ The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance
POWER-CORD = PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be outed so that they are not likely
to he walked on or pinched by items placed upon
oF against them, paying particular attention ta
cords at plugs. convenience receptacles, and the
paint where they exit from the appltance
POLARIZATION ~~ if your purchased product is
provided with 3 polatized power plug, please read
the
following
instructions.
This
product
is
-
equipped with a polarized alternating current tine
plug (a plug having one biade wider than the
other) This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This 1s a safety feature {f you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug Hf the piug should still fail to fit. contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet
Do not deteat the safety purpose of the polanzed
plug
POWER
SERVICE
CLEANING
-
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
GROUNOING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
with
a
polishing
cloth
or
a
soft
dry
cioth.
Never
{9
tenor
metal
water
roe}
clean
with
furruture
wax,
benzine,
insecticides
or
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
corrode
the
suurene
i
cabinet
FGA
it
Fy
GROUNG
GROUND WIRE 3b
SERVICE ENTRANCE CLAMPS:
EQUIPMENT
eS clames
GD
GROUND
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — if an our-
side antenna 1s connected to the antenna tetmi-
nal, be sure the anterina system 1s grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges.
and built up static charges.
In the USA. section 810 of the National Elec-
tical Code, ANSI/NFPA No, 70-1984, provides
information wath respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, focation of antenna-
discharge unt, connection to grounding eiec:
trodes and requirements for the grounding eiec-
trode See Fig A
a) Use No. 10 AWG (5 3mm?) cop-
pet, No 8 AWG (8.4 mm?) aly.
minum, No 17 AWG (1.0 mm*)
copperciad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire
b) Secure antenna fead-in and
ground wires to house with
Stand-off insulators spaced from
4 feet {1.22 meters) to 6 feet
(1.83 meters} apart
c} Mount antenna discharge unit as.
closely as possible to where lead-
an enters house
Use jumper ware mot smaiter than:
No 6 AWG (133 mm’) capper.
or the equivaient, when a sepa-
rate antenna-grounding electrode
4s used.
See NEC Section 810-21 (4)
STANDOFF gy
INSULATORS &
ANTENNA,
LEAD. IN WIRE
TQ EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF BRGOUCT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT ¢
GROUND
WARE ab
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
ORIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 my
INTO THE EARTH
iF REQUIRED BY
LOCAL CObES See
NEC SECTION 810 21 (n
About the Demonstration Mode
*
The
demonstration
mode
is
activated
by
Turning
on
the
power
switch
while
holding
down
the
FM
MODE
switch
{from
power
standby
condition).
The
demonstration
will
appear
on
the
display.
*
Press
any
other
switch
to
cancel
the
demonstration.
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BEFORE
OPERATING,
ADJUST
THE
POSITION
OF
THESE
SWITCHES
TWO
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
Only
muiti-voltage
modeis
are
provided
with
these
switches.
U.S.,
Canadian,
European,
U.K.,
and
Australian
models
are
not
provided
with
these
switches.
The
line
voitage
selector
switches
are
on
the
rear
pane!.
Before
your
model
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
these
switches
are
set
to
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination.
Check
that
they
are
set
properly
be-
fore
plugging
the
power
cord
into
the
household
wail
socket.
If
the
volt-
age
is
not
properly
set
or
if
you
move
to
an
area
where
the
voitage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector
switches
as
follows.
1.
Use
a
medium-size
screwdriver.
2.
First,
insert
a
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
right,
and
adjust
so
that
the
tip
of
the
groove
points
to
the
voit-
age
value
of
your
area.
3.
Next,
insert
a
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
left
and
adjust
until
the
voltage
is
the
same
as
at
the
right.
CHANNEL
STEP/FM
DE
EMPHASIS
SWITCH
The
unit
has
been
factory
preset
to
the
channel
allocation
and
de-
emphasis
value
for
the
area
in
which
it
is
to
be
sold.|f
these
values
are
set
incorrectly,
the
frequency
display
may
stop
at
the
wrong
frequen-
cy,
ar
sound
may
be
distorted,
resulting
in
an
inability
to
reproduce
reception
signals
at
their
proper
sound
Quality.
For
this
reason,
be
sure
to
confirm
that
the
values
are
set
correctly
before
first
using
the
unit.
[100kHz/10kHz/75,s]
position:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
an
FM.
reception
step
of
100kHz,AM
10kHz,
and
de-emphasis
75ys.
{SOkHz/SkHz/50ns} position:
Set
to
this
position,
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
5O0kHz,
AM
SkHz,
and
de-emphasis
50us.
NOTE:
When
unsure
about
the
channel
allocation
and
de-emphasis
values
for
your
area,
consult
your
dealer
for
correct
information.
CAUTION:
TWO
VOLTAGE
SELECTORS
CHANNEL STEP
| Ac 220v /FM DE- EMPHASIS
AC 240V
SOkHz 1 00KHz
180us {TS
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NOTE:
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Both
switches
must
be
in
the
same
switch
setting.|
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110V
120-127
Other
use,
unit
may
be
damaged.
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FEATURES
The
VSX-7300S
is
an
audio-video
component
combining
the
functions
of
receiver,
wireless
remote
control,
audio-video
selector,
surround
processor
and
video
enhancer.
It
will
play
a
central
role
in
your
enjoyment
of
audio-
video
media.
¢
BUILT-IN
DIGITAL
DELAY
DOLBY
SURROUND
CIRCUIT
AND
4
POWER
AMPLIFIER
MODES,
Enjoy
the
presence
and
the
expansive
effect
of
surround
playback.
Three
different
surround
effect
and
3-step
delay
times
are
available,
«MOTOR
DRIVEN
LARGE
VOLUME
KNOB
WITH
LED
INDICATOR
The
Jarge
volume
knob
contributes
to
operational
convenience
and
posi-
tive
response.
You
can
even
Operate
it
via
remote
control.
When
you
change
the
volume
setting
using
the
remote,
the
knob
turns
by
itself,
making
it
easy
to
keep
track
of
the
current
setting.
*
ENHANCER,
SPLIT-SCREEN
FUNCTION
The
built-in
detail-type
enhancer
is
beneficial
when
making
copies
of
VCR
tapes,
Also,
by
using
the
split-scren
function,
you
Can
simultane-
ously
view
the
enhanced
and
original
(non-enhanced)
images.in
this
way
you
can
select
the
optimum
settings
for
enhancing
the
image.
This
can
be
applied
to
both
the
monitor
signal
and
the
VCR1,
2
REC
OUT
signal,
or
to
the
VCR1
REC
OUT
signal
alone.
*
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECTOR
(Simulcast
function}
Allows
free
combination
of
various
audio
video
sources
during
play-
Back
and
over-dubbing,
enabling
you
to
produce
your
own
orginal
video
program.
*
TWO-WAY
VCR
COPYING
AND
MONITORING
VCR1+VCR2:
Copying
of
video
cassette
tapes
can
be
performed
in
either
direction.
VDP/COV,
TV-VCR1,
VCR2:
Allows
simultaneous
production
of
two
copies
from
a
single
video
source
such
as
video
disc
or
compact
disc
with
video
signal.
*
VCR1
RECORDING
SELECTOR
FUNCTION
You
can
record
on
VCR1
from
VOP/CDV
or
VCR2,
regardless
of
other
functions.
*
ACOUSTIC
MEMORY
FUNCTION
Five
types
(A—E)
of
tone
control
settings
can
be
preset.
The
settings
for
loudness
and
flat
tone
response
functions
can
also
be
selected
quickly.
*
STATION
CALL-LETTER
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
The
call-letters
of
broadcast
stations
can
be
preset
(up
to
four
characters).
After
presetting,
the
display
can
show
the
broadcasting
frequency
and
the
call
letters
depending
on
the
preset
letters.
(for
example
WBAC,
JAZZ,
NEWS,
ete.}.
AV
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
WITH
LEARNING
FUNCTIONS
With
the
attached
remote
control
unit
you
can
operate
any
Pioneer
audio
or
video
component
bearing
the
Si
mark.
Using
additional
learning
func-
tions
a
whole
AV
surround
system
including
a
TV
and
VCR
from
other
manufacturers
can
be
controlled.
(Some
manufacturers’
remote
con-
trol
systems,
however,
are
not
suitable
for
programming.)
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ACCESSORY ITEMS
FM T-type Antenna AM Loop Antenna
Audio/Video programmable remote control unit
SURROUND EFFECT
Alkaline dry cell battery x 4
{size “AAA” (LRO3/AM-4})
This
unit
has
a
built
in
surround
processor
for
adding
presence
and
an
expansive
effect
to
the
sound.
™ STADIUM:
Select
this
position
when
watching
sports
programs
such
as
base-
ball games, football games etc., for a stadium-iike effect.
™ SIMULATED SURROUND:
Use
this
mode
for
monaural
sources.
You
will
obtain
an
expansive
sound, with outstanding presence.
Can also be used with stereo sources.
® DOLBY SURROUND
Choose
this
setting
for
movies
and
music
(especially
Video
Discs
and
video
tapes
bearing
the
{)(]
[DOLBY
SURROUND]
or
DO [DOLBY STEREG] mark) playback.
Dalby
Surround
decodes
the
surround
and
center
channel
informa-
tion
in
the
source
signal,
providing
a
feeling
of
teft-right
and
front-
back movement to match the action on screen.
When using DOLBY SURROUND, a delay time setting of 20ms is
commonly used. Use a different setting if you prefer.
if
they
do
not
bear
the
({]
[DOLBY
S'
o
OO
DOLBY
STEREO
|mark,
some
video
recordings
may
be
Do!by
Sur-
round encoded.
DOLBY
SURROUND
can
be
used
with
non
DOLBY
SURROUND
encond-
ed
stereo
sources.
Adjust
the
volume
of
each
speaker
to
obtain
a
suitable
surround
effect.
Choose
the
SIMULTATED
SURROUND
made
#f
the
source
sound
signat
is
mono,
Little
or
no
sound
will
be
heard
fram
the
surround
speakers
if
the
STADIUM
or
DOLBY
SURROUND
mode
is
selected.
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<ARBIVIS>
SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown below.
Example of center speaker configuration
CENTER SPEAKER
FRONT

SURROUND EFFECT
NOTE.
*
To
avoid
interference
with
the
picture
ona
nearby
TV
set,
use
mag-
netically
shielded
speaker
systems.
This
is
particulary
important
for
the
center
speaker
since
it
is
usually
located
closset
to
the TV.
*
Position
the
left
and
right
channel
speakers
at
equal
distances
from
the
TV
set.
*
Position
the
center
speaker
above,
below,
or
behind
the
TV
set.
Sound
may
not
appear
to
coincide
with
the
picture
if
you
position
it
next
to
the
TV
set.
*
Surraund
speakers
are
best
positioned
to
set
slightly
above
ear
level.
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Additionally
licensed
under
one
or
more
of
the
follawing
patents:
U.S.
numbers
3,632,886,
3,746,792
and
3,959,590;
CANADA
numbers
1,004,603
and
1,037,877.
;
“Dolby”
and
the
double-D
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Labora-
tories
Licensing
Corporation.
Manufacturé
sous
licence
de
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corpo-
ration.
En
outre,
sous
license
d’un
ou
plusiers
des
brevets
suivants:
numéros
américains
3,632,886,
3,746,792
et
3,959,590:
numéros
canadiens
1,004,603
et
1.037.877.
Le
terme
Dolby”
et
le
symbole
Double-D
sont
des
marques
déposées
de
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
-
TWO
WAY
SOUND
EFFECTS
Dolby
Surround
level
adjustment
procedure
.
Use
SURROUND
MODE
switch
to
select
DOLBY
SURROUND.
.
Turn
on
front
speakers
and
rear
speakers.
-
Select
a
monaural
source
(such
as
AM
radio}.
.
Set
balance
and
rear
level
to
preset
positions.
*
Press
BALANCE
L
and
R
switches
together.
*
Press
REAR
LEVEL
+
and
—
switches
together.
-
Adjust
MASTER
VOLUME
to
a
suitable
listening
level.
+
Turn
off
front
speakers.
(Leave
rear
speakers
on.)
-
Adjust
rear
panel
SURROUND
BALANCE
knob
to
the
position
that
gives
minimum
volume
from
the
rear
speakers.
8.
Turn
on
front
speakers.
{Leave
rear
speakers
on.)
9.
Use
INPUT
SELECTOR
to
select
desired
source.
10.
Use
BALANCE
L
and
R
switches
to
adjust
left-to-right
balance.
11,
Use
REAR
LEVEL
+
and
-
switches
to
adjust
front-to-rear
volume
balance.
PWNHa
NO on
If
using
the
center
channel,
adjust
the
amp
connected
to
the
CENTER
OUT
jack
so
that
the
center
speaker
volume
is
nearly
the
same
as
the
left-right
speaker
volume.
VCR NOISE FILTER
When
playing
back
a
monaural
VCR,
there
is
a
tendency
for
audible
high-
frequency
hiss
to
be
produced,
When
playing
back
video
tapes,
if
the
audio
channels
contain
noticeable
high-frequency
tape
hiss,
pressing
this
switch
will
improve
the
sound.
SIMULATED STEREO
This
function
transforms
monaural
signals
into
simulated
stereo
sound,
Use
it
when
you
wish
to
experience
a
sence
of
stereo
presence
when
listening
to
AM
broadcasts,
a
monaural
VCR
ot
other
monaural
signal
sources.
NOTE:
The
simulated
stereo
function
can
also
be
used
with
stereo
sound
Sources,
but
it
will
result
in
an
effect
somewhat
different
from
the
normal
stereo
sound.
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CONNECTION CHART
Audio Component Connections
Accessory
T-type FM antenna
a
Accessory
AM icop antenna
a
Turntable
|
L
40 TO LESS
THAN 89
-— IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
(su this
switch to the ronal
| impedance ot your speakers.
hel
aa Ae
S
A ORB:
80 OR
MORE
A + B: 80 OR MORE
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i
Loosen cap.
@ Insert wire.
@ Tighten cap.
L
Speakers
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
(For U.S.A. and Canadian models}
Household
electrical
outlets
are
provided
with
specific
polarity,
a
positive
side
and
a
negative
iground)
side.
This
unit
utilizes
such
}
Polarity
in
order
to
improve
sound
quality.
As
shown
in
the
illustra-
tion,
be
sure
to
insert
the
power
plug
so
that
its
blades
match
the
|
width
of
stots
in
the
outlet.
Household electrical outlet.
Long slot is negative
{ground} side.
“7. insert the wide blade
i into the ground side siot.

CONNECTION CHART
Video
Component
Connections
With some VCRs, output of video and
j audio from the internal tuner stops
when there is external input.
Tune ta channel
3 or 4.
Conventional TV
(TV without video input}
“VHE antenna UHF antenna
NOTE:
Your VCR terminals may dif-
fer fromm the example shown
here.
FRONT)
|\Or9 a OLS
GOOG =
Ni -6- 94 -5—-S—
ANT {VHF IN}
VIDEO IN
RF modutator
(soid separately}
Should use JA-RF5, other use,
it won't operate properly.
Video Disc Player
(LD piayer), CDV player, etc
Monitor TV
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CONNECTION CHART
Surround
Speakers
Connections
{Complete
diagram)
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CONNECTION CHART
Surround
Speakers
Connections
(Rear
Speakers
Connections)
(e)
FRONT
See page 6.
NOTE:
Do
not
allow
any
of
the
cord’s
conductors
to
protrude
}
from
the
terminals
or
touch
any
other
conductors.
|
®
Malfunctioning
ot
breakdowns
may
occur
when!
®
conductors
come
into
contact
with
each
other.
|
f
a,
Twist
wire
tip.
S
&
PT
Q
& Press pin.
@ insert wire.
@& Release lever.
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CONNECTION CHART
Surround Speakers Connections (Center Speaker Connection}
CENTER
* LAB EEEE SROER EL,
Amplifier
Use just one {left or
: 8-8 tight channei} of the
AUX, CD, or LINE in-
put jacks.
sac REAR
See page 6.
See page 9.
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