Cambridge SoundWorks AVS550 - Manual (Page 18)

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Connecting Auxiliary A/V Sources:
There are three auxiliary A/V input connections avail-
able on the AVS550 (AV1, AV2, and AV3). AV1 and AV2
are located on the rear panel and may be used to con-
nect a VCR, Cable Box or similar devices. AV3 is
behind the door on the front panel. It provides conven-
ient temporary connection of a camcorder, video
game, or portable music player.
There is also an output labeled REC OUT for connec-
tion of an audio or A/V recording device such as VCR
or Digital Video Recorder.
A. AV1 has S-Video, CVBS, Stereo Audio and Coaxial
digital input.
B. AV2 has S-video, CVBS, Stereo Audio and Optical
digital input.
C. AV3 has CVBS and Stereo audio input only.
The AVS550 will convert a CVBS input to S-Video out-
put to feed your TV. It will also convert S-video to
CVBS. However, you will get the best picture quality by
viewing the video in its native format. When viewing a
source that has only CVBS output, it is best to select a
CVBS input on your TV. Likewise, when viewing an S-
video source, selecting an S-video TV input source will
result in the best picture.The REC OUT jacks do not
provide any format conversion. You must connect the
AV input source you wish to record in the format your
recording device will accept. Usually this is CVBS.
Connecting an Auxiliary A/V Source
with Digital Output:
Many digital cable systems and almost all Digital
Satellite receivers offer digital audio outputs. This pro-
vides access to the Dolby Digital (AC3) audio stream
from movies and high definition TV broadcasts. You
may also connect any audio source or PC sound card
that provides a standard SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital
Interface) signal with up to 24-bit/96Khz resolution.
If your digital source has a Coaxial output, attach it to AV1.
If the source has an Optical output, connect it to AV2.
When AV1 or AV2 are selected, the AVS550 will auto-
matically choose the digital input if present. If there is
no digital signal the AVS550 will play the analog input.
Note: The digital input must be playing when the AV
input is selected in order for the ASV550 to sense the
signal. If the digital signal is not playing, or if the
AVS550 fails to accurately sense the digital input, you
can manually toggle between Digital and Analog input
by pressing the AUDIO IN key on the remote control.