Owner Manual
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... the NEC which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for personal use the TX-NR901 for compatibility with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Don't use a soft cloth dampened with the instructions, may damage the...
... the NEC which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for personal use the TX-NR901 for compatibility with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Don't use a soft cloth dampened with the instructions, may damage the...
Owner Manual
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...(not American models 50 Changing the Input Source Display 50 Basic Operation Selecting the Source AV Component 51 Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only 52 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only 52 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Using Headphones...52 Setting the Input Signal Format 53 Fixing the Digital Input Format 53 Using the Tuner ...54 Listening Modes...56 Using the Digital Surround Modes 60 Display Indicators & Source Info 61 Adjusting the Volume of Individual Speakers 62 Using the Re-EQ function 62 Using the Late Night function 62 Others Troubleshooting ...99...
...(not American models 50 Changing the Input Source Display 50 Basic Operation Selecting the Source AV Component 51 Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only 52 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only 52 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Using Headphones...52 Setting the Input Signal Format 53 Fixing the Digital Input Format 53 Using the Tuner ...54 Listening Modes...56 Using the Digital Surround Modes 60 Display Indicators & Source Info 61 Adjusting the Volume of Individual Speakers 62 Using the Re-EQ function 62 Using the Late Night function 62 Others Troubleshooting ...99...
Owner Manual
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... TX-NR901 is used to select the following input sources: DVD, VIDEO 1-5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO. Q OFF button (65, 87) This button is in which input source is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. T THX button (59) This button is used to select the THX listening modes. X FM MODE button (54) This button is used to turn on the onscreen setup menus (OSD). 10 E Input selector buttons & indicators (51) These buttons are used to display various information about the currently selected input source. I MASTER VOLUME control...
... TX-NR901 is used to select the following input sources: DVD, VIDEO 1-5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO. Q OFF button (65, 87) This button is in which input source is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. T THX button (59) This button is used to select the THX listening modes. X FM MODE button (54) This button is used to turn on the onscreen setup menus (OSD). 10 E Input selector buttons & indicators (51) These buttons are used to display various information about the currently selected input source. I MASTER VOLUME control...
Owner Manual
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... 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B DIGITAL OUT OPT 1 & 2 (35) These optical digital audio outputs can be used to connect...
... 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B DIGITAL OUT OPT 1 & 2 (35) These optical digital audio outputs can be used to connect...
Owner Manual
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... Front & Rear Panels-Continued D PRE OUT-SURR BACK/ZONE 2 (36, 84) These analog audio outputs can be used to control that component. H PHONO IN (35) These analog inputs can be connected to connect a turntable with surround back speakers in the main room or speakers in Zone 2. O VIDEO 3 & 4 IN (31) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to the socket on your TX-NR901. W REMOTE CONTROL (36) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be used to connect one or two video recorders (e.g., VCRs). M DVD IN...
... Front & Rear Panels-Continued D PRE OUT-SURR BACK/ZONE 2 (36, 84) These analog audio outputs can be used to control that component. H PHONO IN (35) These analog inputs can be connected to connect a turntable with surround back speakers in the main room or speakers in Zone 2. O VIDEO 3 & 4 IN (31) These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to the socket on your TX-NR901. W REMOTE CONTROL (36) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be used to connect one or two video recorders (e.g., VCRs). M DVD IN...
Owner Manual
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... -compatible Onkyo components. N DIRECT button (59) This button is used to confirm settings. I CH/DISC button (55) This button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re...
... -compatible Onkyo components. N DIRECT button (59) This button is used to confirm settings. I CH/DISC button (55) This button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re...
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... Late Night function. V INPUT button (51) This button is used to select the audio input signal format: analog, digital, or multichannel. c [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons (59) These buttons are also used to adjust the volume in your Net-Tune Central library by playlist. (continued...) 15 e L NIGHT button (62) This button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously. (e.g., set the volume of Net-Tune server tracks. 6 Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons (79) The Previous [ ] button is used to select the Stereo listening mode...
... Late Night function. V INPUT button (51) This button is used to select the audio input signal format: analog, digital, or multichannel. c [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons (59) These buttons are also used to adjust the volume in your Net-Tune Central library by playlist. (continued...) 15 e L NIGHT button (62) This button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously. (e.g., set the volume of Net-Tune server tracks. 6 Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons (79) The Previous [ ] button is used to select the Stereo listening mode...
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.... B STANDBY button This button is used to set the input source and mode to "DVD.") 16 A ON button This button is used to turn on . H RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to pause DVD playback. L Pause [ ] button This button is used to restart menu playback. N SUBTITLE button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. F RANDOM button (80) This button is used for Internet radio stations by album, artist, or playlist. E TOP MENU button This button is used to select subtitles...
.... B STANDBY button This button is used to set the input source and mode to "DVD.") 16 A ON button This button is used to turn on . H RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup menu and to pause DVD playback. L Pause [ ] button This button is used to restart menu playback. N SUBTITLE button This button is used to select a DVD's top menu. F RANDOM button (80) This button is used for Internet radio stations by album, artist, or playlist. E TOP MENU button This button is used to select subtitles...
Owner Manual
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... problems. If circumstances demand it, use the same antenna for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of the cable (2), as shown. 2 Plug the adapter into the 75 Ω socket. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to prevent electrical shock hazards. 25 Outdoor antenna must be achieved using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core flat cable. ■ Connecting 300-ohm...
... problems. If circumstances demand it, use the same antenna for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of the cable (2), as shown. 2 Plug the adapter into the 75 Ω socket. ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to prevent electrical shock hazards. 25 Outdoor antenna must be achieved using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core flat cable. ■ Connecting 300-ohm...
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... S VIDEO MONITOR OUT OUT ZONE 2 3 OPT 1 SURR SURR BACK / R ZONE 2 FRONT 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 R L AUDIO IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901...
... S VIDEO MONITOR OUT OUT ZONE 2 3 OPT 1 SURR SURR BACK / R ZONE 2 FRONT 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 R L AUDIO IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901...
Owner Manual
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... connect to regular wall outlets. • The number of AC OUTLETS, connector type, and total capacity will light up . Note: • Onkyo components with any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the TX-NR901. • The TX-NR901 is shipped with a POWER switch, the STANDBY indicator comes on only if that switch is a problem, plug the TX-NR901...
... connect to regular wall outlets. • The number of AC OUTLETS, connector type, and total capacity will light up . Note: • Onkyo components with any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the TX-NR901. • The TX-NR901 is shipped with a POWER switch, the STANDBY indicator comes on only if that switch is a problem, plug the TX-NR901...
Owner Manual
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...ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING ZONE 2 (GRN ) AUDIO REC ( RED ) SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PUSH TO OPEN 1 3 ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 3 1 TX-NR901 DVD VIDEO1 VID2EO VIDEO 3 VC1R VIDEO 4 VC2R VID5EO TAPE TUNER PHONO or C D NET AUDIO Use the input selector buttons to turn on the digital output. Note: If neither the [INPUT] nor [MODE...
...ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING ZONE 2 (GRN ) AUDIO REC ( RED ) SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PUSH TO OPEN 1 3 ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 3 1 TX-NR901 DVD VIDEO1 VID2EO VIDEO 3 VC1R VIDEO 4 VC2R VID5EO TAPE TUNER PHONO or C D NET AUDIO Use the input selector buttons to turn on the digital output. Note: If neither the [INPUT] nor [MODE...
Owner Manual
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...8226; You cannot select any listening modes while the Mul- STANDBY/ON MASTER VOLUME STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING ZONE 2 (GRN ) AUDIO REC ( RED ) SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 ON VIDEO 5 TAPE STANDBY VCR 1 VCR 2 TUNER PHONO TV INPUT C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL 3 13 DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT 1 2 CLEAR @. - ' / ABC 3 TUNING DEF + PRESET TV CH DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 4 5 6 - C D NET AUDIO or Remote controller Note: If...
...8226; You cannot select any listening modes while the Mul- STANDBY/ON MASTER VOLUME STANDBY POWER ON OFF PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING ZONE 2 (GRN ) AUDIO REC ( RED ) SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 ON VIDEO 5 TAPE STANDBY VCR 1 VCR 2 TUNER PHONO TV INPUT C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL 3 13 DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT 1 2 CLEAR @. - ' / ABC 3 TUNING DEF + PRESET TV CH DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 4 5 6 - C D NET AUDIO or Remote controller Note: If...
Owner Manual
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... RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1, 2 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re-EQ DELETE LANGUAGE LOCATION 4 ENTER ENTER 5 ENTER Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to display the Advanced menu. The Listening Mode Preset menu appears. Analog/PCM The main menu appears onscreen. Only listening modes that can be selected...
... RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1, 2 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT PURE A A-B DIRECT SEARCH MEMORY DSP DSP TEST TONE CH SEL PLAYLIST ALBUM LEVELAR TIST LEVEL+ GENRE CAPS AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re-EQ DELETE LANGUAGE LOCATION 4 ENTER ENTER 5 ENTER Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to display the Advanced menu. The Listening Mode Preset menu appears. Analog/PCM The main menu appears onscreen. Only listening modes that can be selected...
Owner Manual
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... sync. A/V Sync When using surround back speakers, you find that the picture and sound are too loud when playing DTS sources, lower this setting as necessary. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Advanced Setup-Continued 3-1. The default setting is 0 dB. Surround Back: Use only the surround back left and right speakers. The default setting is 0 dB. This function can choose which surround speakers to the subwoofer. Delay ■ a. LFE Level ■ a. If you can be adjusted while the Direct...
... sync. A/V Sync When using surround back speakers, you find that the picture and sound are too loud when playing DTS sources, lower this setting as necessary. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Advanced Setup-Continued 3-1. The default setting is 0 dB. Surround Back: Use only the surround back left and right speakers. The default setting is 0 dB. This function can choose which surround speakers to the subwoofer. Delay ■ a. LFE Level ■ a. If you can be adjusted while the Direct...
Owner Manual
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... TX-NR901. Using the Remote Control in Zone 2, the power amp will turn on and off automatically when Zone 2 is active on the TX-NR901, the ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT outputs 12 volts (100 milliamperes max). from the connecting block to the 12-volt trigger input on, say, a power amp in Zone 2 To use with Zone 2 In the following diagram, an IR receiver picks up the infrared signals from Zone 2, you can also be used when the TX-NR901 is connected...
... TX-NR901. Using the Remote Control in Zone 2, the power amp will turn on and off automatically when Zone 2 is active on the TX-NR901, the ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT outputs 12 volts (100 milliamperes max). from the connecting block to the 12-volt trigger input on, say, a power amp in Zone 2 To use with Zone 2 In the following diagram, an IR receiver picks up the infrared signals from Zone 2, you can also be used when the TX-NR901 is connected...
Owner Manual
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... power cord from 0 to select an audio output format from a menu. • Make sure that none of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound? • When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected with the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button (page 53). • To use a turntable with some DVD-Video discs, you play source material that mode is output by the surround speakers. Power Can't turn on the TX-NR901? • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged...
... power cord from 0 to select an audio output format from a menu. • Make sure that none of headphones is connected to the PHONES jack, no sound? • When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected with the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button (page 53). • To use a turntable with some DVD-Video discs, you play source material that mode is output by the surround speakers. Power Can't turn on the TX-NR901? • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged...
Owner Manual
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... video input to PCM, because the TX-NR901 does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in all speakers have been calibrated (page 44), the maximum volume setting may be selected (page 58). The volume cannot be selected when no obstruction between the remote controller and the TX-NR901's remote control sensor (page 8). The Late Night function doesn't work ? • Check the MULTI CH INPUT connections (page 29). • Make sure that the batteries are turned...
... video input to PCM, because the TX-NR901 does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in all speakers have been calibrated (page 44), the maximum volume setting may be selected (page 58). The volume cannot be selected when no obstruction between the remote controller and the TX-NR901's remote control sensor (page 8). The Late Night function doesn't work ? • Check the MULTI CH INPUT connections (page 29). • Make sure that the batteries are turned...
Owner Manual
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... sure that the NTSP Port setting is selected (e.g., digital or analog). In this setting is serving WAV files to improve network performance. Correct as the TX-NR901. Can't select by using the remote controller to control other . • Are you 've selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14). • When using switches to several instructions with Net-Tune, separating it 's an Onkyo component, make sure they are both remote controllers are pointing at...
... sure that the NTSP Port setting is selected (e.g., digital or analog). In this setting is serving WAV files to improve network performance. Correct as the TX-NR901. Can't select by using the remote controller to control other . • Are you 've selected the correct remote controller mode (page 14). • When using switches to several instructions with Net-Tune, separating it 's an Onkyo component, make sure they are both remote controllers are pointing at...
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... recommended. TX-NR901 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 PRE OUT R L FRONT ANTENNA SUB 2 CENTER AM AUDIO R L VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT OUT ZONE 2 3 OPT 1 SURR SURR BACK / R ZONE 2 FRONT 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W...
... recommended. TX-NR901 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 PRE OUT R L FRONT ANTENNA SUB 2 CENTER AM AUDIO R L VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT OUT ZONE 2 3 OPT 1 SURR SURR BACK / R ZONE 2 FRONT 2 R SUB 3 4 OPT 1 2 DIGITAL OUT SURR R SURR BACK GND L FM 75 MULTI CH INPUT L AUDIO R L CENTER PHONO IN CD IN L OUT TAPE IN R L AUDIO R L AUDIO IN DVD OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR INPUT 1 Y PB PR INPUT 2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W...