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...symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 130 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES... driven from Dolby Laboratories. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are the same regardless of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Specifications and operation are trademarks of color. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna *...
...symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to the end of the product name indicates the color of the HT-R520. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 130 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES... driven from Dolby Laboratories. OptiResponse and OR-EQ are the same regardless of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Specifications and operation are trademarks of color. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna *...
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... .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions...3 Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...4 Front & Rear Panels...6 Before Using the HT-R520...9 Remote Controller...10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 16 Connecting Antenna ...18 Connecting the HT-R520 ...20 Turning on & First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 32 Using the Tuner...34 Common...
... .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions...3 Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...4 Front & Rear Panels...6 Before Using the HT-R520...9 Remote Controller...10 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 16 Connecting Antenna ...18 Connecting the HT-R520 ...20 Turning on & First Time Setup 31 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 32 Using the Tuner...34 Common...
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... VCR TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R HT-R520 LM NO P Q R ST U For detailed information, refer to set the volume of stereo headphones for private listening. R TUNING MODE... when the HT-R520 is in parenthesis. J ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings. 6 K MASTER VOLUME control (32) This control is being received from the remote controller. G Display H Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. )53@&O...
... VCR TUNING ENTER PRESET MASTER VOLUME SETUP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR TAPE TUNER C D RETURN S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R HT-R520 LM NO P Q R ST U For detailed information, refer to set the volume of stereo headphones for private listening. R TUNING MODE... when the HT-R520 is in parenthesis. J ENTER button This button is used to confirm settings. 6 K MASTER VOLUME control (32) This control is being received from the remote controller. G Display H Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. )53@&O...
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... source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can then be connected here. The HT-R520's remote controller can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other component, even if they are for connecting speaker set A. L VIDEO... B (17) These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. I CD IN (28) These analog inputs can be used to supply power to connect another Onkyo component. nected to connect a CD player with...
... source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box). L R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can then be connected here. The HT-R520's remote controller can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player and other component, even if they are for connecting speaker set A. L VIDEO... B (17) These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. I CD IN (28) These analog inputs can be used to supply power to connect another Onkyo component. nected to connect a CD player with...
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... • The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the HT-R520's remote control sensor. 9 Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a... as possible to bright light, such as shown below. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator HT-R520 A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will vary with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment...
... • The remote controller may not work reliably if the HT-R520 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and the HT-R520's remote control sensor. 9 Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller for a... as possible to bright light, such as shown below. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator HT-R520 A(p5prmo)x. 16 ft. 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will vary with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment...
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...AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, ...], and [CDR] mode buttons can be pointed at the HT-R520). Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the HT-R520, the remote controller can also be used to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be used to control the component. Modes are ...
...AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode TUNER/ TAPE AMP In AMP/TUNER & TAPE mode you can control the HT-R520 and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . ■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR With these modes you can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, ...], and [CDR] mode buttons can be pointed at the HT-R520). Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the HT-R520, the remote controller can also be used to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be used to control the component. Modes are ...
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... or music. N OR-EQ button (36) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to adjust the bass and treble. O L NIGHT button (44) This button is used to Standby. P REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. C Input selector buttons (32) These...
... or music. N OR-EQ button (36) This button is used to set the HT-R520 to adjust the bass and treble. O L NIGHT button (44) This button is used to Standby. P REMOTE MODE buttons (10) These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. C Input selector buttons (32) These...
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...mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). F DISC +/- I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 + TV CH - K AUDIO button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD... ENTER button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. TONE TAPE 8 0 TUNER 9 T V VOL CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD...
...mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). F DISC +/- I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 DVD MULTI CH 4 5 6 + TV CH - K AUDIO button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . Remote Controller-Continued A 1B 2C DVD... ENTER button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. TONE TAPE 8 0 TUNER 9 T V VOL CLEAR TUNER/ TAPE _ + AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD MD CDR TV VCR CABLE SAT DIMMER TV INPUT + CH DISC - G RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD...
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... tray. Z MEMORY button This button is used to turn off . B MEMORY button This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by... This button is used to CD mode, press the [CD] mode button. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to the HT-R520 via . S VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of interference when playing audio-only discs.
... tray. Z MEMORY button This button is used to turn off . B MEMORY button This button is used to set the volume of the HT-R520. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you should press the [AMP] mode button followed by... This button is used to CD mode, press the [CD] mode button. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to the HT-R520 via . S VOL button This button is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to create a custom playlist of interference when playing audio-only discs.
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...OFF OR-EQ LEVEL - CDR mode is used to cancel functions and to start recording. D Play [ ] button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . During playback it selects the beginning of the CD recorder. J CLEAR button This button is used to pause playback. F Pause [ ] ...is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to set the volume of the HT-R520. The Next [ ] button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the current track. B Number buttons These buttons are used to the HT-R520 via . Remote Controller-Continued A B MD...
...OFF OR-EQ LEVEL - CDR mode is used to cancel functions and to start recording. D Play [ ] button This button is used to the HT-R520 via . During playback it selects the beginning of the CD recorder. J CLEAR button This button is used to pause playback. F Pause [ ] ...is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to set the volume of the HT-R520. The Next [ ] button is used to eject the MiniDisc or open and close the disc tray of the current track. B Number buttons These buttons are used to the HT-R520 via . Remote Controller-Continued A B MD...
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... program the [TV] mode button with the random playback function. To set the volume of tracks. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button... button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to set the remote controller to the HT-R520 via . N Stop [ ] button This button is used to stop playback.
... program the [TV] mode button with the random playback function. To set the volume of tracks. Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. Before selecting TAPE mode and starting playback, you should press the [AMP] mode button... button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used to start recording. 5 VOL button This button is used to set the remote controller to the HT-R520 via . N Stop [ ] button This button is used to stop playback.
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... speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN ... will sound odd. • Only use speakers with your speakers, read the following illustration shows which terminals. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the wall...
... speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN ... will sound odd. • Only use speakers with your speakers, read the following illustration shows which terminals. L L R R Connecting speaker Set A The HT-R520's positive (+) speaker terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting Speaker Set B 1 Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insulation from the wall...
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... FM antenna socket COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN ...wires of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM push terminals, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied...
... FM antenna socket COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN ...wires of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM push terminals, as possible from the HT-R520, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. L R R R AV RECEIVER SURROUND BACK SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied...
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... PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Your ...Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO MONITOR OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source. If your TV via the HT-R520. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN ...
... PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Your ...Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO MONITOR OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source. If your TV via the HT-R520. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN ...
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... IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT L R DVD DVD player R L AUDIO OUTPUT 23 Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting a DVD player Video...
... IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT L R DVD DVD player R L AUDIO OUTPUT 23 Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting a DVD player Video...
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... analog audio outputs, you to listen to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown. OR • Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the 5.1channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN... Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the sound from your player supports multichannel audio formats such as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN ...
... analog audio outputs, you to listen to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown. OR • Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the 5.1channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN... Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the sound from your player supports multichannel audio formats such as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN ...
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... VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y Connect one or the other PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT... connected via composite video, you want to record directly from a TV or another VCR. OR • Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to your recording VCR. Recording is not possible while it's in Standby mode. • If you must connect your recording...
... VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y Connect one or the other PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT... connected via composite video, you want to record directly from a TV or another VCR. OR • Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to your recording VCR. Recording is not possible while it's in Standby mode. • If you must connect your recording...
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... component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the component video output on your video component, as shown. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO ...1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN ...
... component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the component video output on your video component, as shown. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO ...1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN ...
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...etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be ...)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...
...etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO input to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be ...)53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT...
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... CD, or MiniDisc recorder to a different digital input, or you connect it to the optical output on your CD player, as shown. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting a CD Player Note: Initially, the CD input source is assigned to make analog audio connections as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 .../ 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...
... CD, or MiniDisc recorder to a different digital input, or you connect it to the optical output on your CD player, as shown. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting a CD Player Note: Initially, the CD input source is assigned to make analog audio connections as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 .../ 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN...
