Citation Stereo Receiver - Manual (Page 23)

Audio Inputs
The Citation 5.0 accepts inputs from conventional analog audio products and both coaxial and
digital audio sources. The flexibility of the 5.0’s profile system allows you to connect both analog
and digital outputs from the same source (such as a DVD or laser disc player) and then associate
each output with a separate program profile. (Program profiles are explained on page 37.)
In addition, the 5.0 will decode both PCM digital signals and Dolby Digital (AC-3 ® ) data. PCM
digital is used by both conventional CD players or the standard digital output of a laser disc player,
while Dolby Digital is used on DVD as well as high-definition television sets (HDTV), many new
computer games and other future digital audio devices. Decoding for the DTS digital audio system
is an optional feature of the 5.0. (Check with your dealer to determine if your 5.0 is equipped for
DTS decoding.)
Analog audio input connections are made in left/right pairs to the Analog Audio Inputs ¡ , while
digital audio connections are made to either the Coaxial or Optical Inputs g f . In most cases,
the channel identification on source equipment will be red inserts to the RCA plugs for the right
channel, white inserts for the left channel and orange inserts for coaxial digital signals. Optical digital
audio connections use a unique style of connector that is unlike standard audio plugs.
In many cases, an audio source may have both analog and digital outputs. If desired, you may
connect both types of outputs to the 5.0.
When making connections, make note of the equipment connected to each input using the chart
in Appendix B.
Important Note: : Be careful not to connect audio sources to the wrong plug type. In particular,
do not make connections from the “RF” output of a laser disc player directly to the 5.0. Digital
RF signals must first be demodulated by an optional, external device, which is then connected to
the 5.0 via a coax or optical digital connection. Improper connections with an RF digital source
may result in damage to your equipment.
Video Inputs
Video source connections are made to either the Composite Video e or S-Video · Inputs .When
connecting an audio/video device such as a DVD, satellite receiver, laser disc player or VCR it is a
good idea to make the video and audio connections to the same input number. However, any input
number may be used as long as you keep a note of which source is connected to each numbered
video input.
Since the 5.0’s input profile system allows you to use the same physical video input in combination
with a number of different audio sources, it is typically not necessary to connect a video source to
the 5.0 more than once. Once audio or video connections are made, they may not be mixed and
matched or used with more than one input profile. For example, the video output of a VCR or
cable box may be used both with the VCR’s own audio source for normal playback, but it may
also be used with the tuner so that you may watch the video of a sports broadcast along with the
commentary from a radio station.
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