Citation Stereo Receiver - Manual (Page 22)

System Installation
The Citation 5.0 is a powerful audio controller that combines digital signal decoding, surround
sound processing and a wide range of flexible adjustments in one easy-to-use package. Although
many aspects of the 5.0 resemble familiar audio components, the wide range of control it offers
means that some of the steps in the installation process may be a bit different from traditional
analog-only audio products. For that reason, it is important that you read the following section
carefully, even if you are familiar with audio systems.
As a safety note, it is always good practice to make certain that the 5.0 and all equipment being
installed and connected to it be turned off and unplugged from AC power sources. This prevents the
possibility of accidentally sending any audio or control signals through the system that may damage
your equipment.
If you are not familiar with the intricacies of advanced audio system installation, we suggest that
you have your Citation dealer install and configure the 5.0. They are experts in multichannel audio
and home theater and have received special training on all Citation products. Should you wish to
install and configure the 5.0 yourself, please pay special attention to the instructions below, and
throughout this manual. Proper configuration of the 5.0’s many control options is essential for
optimal system performance.
We also recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to
external audio and video equipment. There are many brands of cables to choose from, and we
suggest that you consult with your dealer to select the cables that suit your needs and budget to
best preserve the quality of signals in your system.
Input Connections
Traditional audio/video products have fixed source inputs that are assigned to specific products
or sources. For example, VCRs are connected to an input marked “VCR” and CD players are
connected to an input marked “CD.” The Citation 5.0’s flexible input profile system, however, allows
you to connect inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio sources and composite or S-video
sources, and assign them to any of twelve positions. The following instructions will guide you to
making the individual connections. The actual assignment of the sources is explained in the section
of this manual covering the Program Setup starting on page 37.
For simple installations, input sources may be connected using the factory preset profile assignments
shown at the top of page 11 or in Appendix A. There are no rules that govern what you may connect
to any of the numbered inputs as long as the type of input signal matches (e.g., video sources to
video inputs, audio sources to audio inputs, coax digital to coax and optical digital to optical). To
assist in the setup of custom input source profiles, it is strongly suggested that you make a note of
your connection data on the worksheet provided in Appendix B.
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