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Connecting your equipment
03
Chapter 3
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This page explains the
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
This illustration shows the VSX-AX4AVi, however connections for the VSX-AX2AV are the same except where noted.
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DIG
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
1
Optical digital audio output(s)
Use the OUT1 and (VSX-AX4AVi only) OUT2 jack for
recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.
Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.
The OUT1 jack is also used for multi-room connections.
Multi-room listening on page 54.
2
USB audio input (VSX-AX4AVi only)
Use to connect your PC as an audio source.
Using the USB interface on page 51.
3
Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x6)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
See also The Input Setup menu on page 60 to assign
the inputs.
4
S-400 i.LINK connectors (x2) (VSX-AX4AVi only)
Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high-
resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output.
Using the i.LINK interface on page 48.
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TV
IN
IN2
SAT
IN
VIDEO1/
GAME1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 1
IN
OUT
DVR/
VCR 2
IN
VIDEO
IDEO
IDEO
FRONT
CENTER
R
SUR-
ROUND
D
2 2 1 2
SUR-
S
ROUND
D
BACK
CENTER
L
R
5
HDMI connectors (x3)
Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video
connection to compatible HDMI devices.
Connecting using HDMI on page 47.
6
Remote input (multi-room and source)
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor
for use in a multi-room setup, for example.
Connecting an IR receiver on page 56.
7
12V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)
Use to switch components in your system on and off
according to the input function of the receiver.
Switching components on and off using the 12 volt
trigger on page 57.
8
Multi-room and source outputs
Use to connect a second amplifier in a separate room.
Multi-room listening on page 54.
9
Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.
Using the component video jacks on page 14.
10 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
Connecting antennas on page 19.
2 2 0 2
AC IN
N
AC OUTLET
T
SURROUND
L
R
- Quick Links:
- Connecting Using Hdmi
- Specifications
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