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CONNECTIONS
• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections have been completed.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right
with right).
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the
generation of noise.
• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use them for
hair driers, etc.
• Note that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing them
near a power transformer will result in generating hum or other noise.
• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is
used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this
happens, turn on the power of the this unit.
Connecting the audio components
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other
components.
The power to these outlets is turned on and off when the power is switched
between on and standby from the remote control unit or power switch.
CD player
Connecting a CD player
Connect the CD player’s analog output
jacks (ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s
CD jacks using pin plug cords.
Connecting a turntable
Connect the turntable’s output cord to the
AVR-2801/981’s PHONO jacks, the L (left)
plug to the L jack, the R (right) plug to the
right jack.
NOTE:
This unit cannot be used with MC
cartridges directly. Use a separate head
amplifier or step-up transformer.
If humming or other noise is generated
when the ground wire is connected,
disconnect the ground wire.
Turntable
(MM cartridge)
Ground
wire
Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power
amplifier(s) to increase the power of the front, center and
surround channels, or for connection to powered loudspeakers.
Connect the internal amplifier‘s subwoofer to the subwoofer
terminal. (Refer to page 11.)
AC OUTLETS
• SWITCHED
(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))
The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with
the POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power
is switched between on and standby from the remote control unit.
No power is supplied from these outlets when this unit’s power is at
standby. Never connect equipment whose total capacity is above
120 W (1 A.).
NOTE:
Only use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use them for
hair driers, TVs or other electrical appliances.
Connecting the AC OUTLTETS
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Connecting a tape deck
Connections for recording:
Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this
unit’s tape recording (CDR/TAPE OUT) jacks using pin plug cords.
Connections for playback:
Connect the tape deck’s playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this
unit’s tape playback (CDR/TAPE IN) jacks using pin plug cords.
Tape deck or CD recorder
Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that they do not obstruct
the ventilation holes.
MD recorder, DAT deck or other component
equipped with digital output jacks
CD player or other
component equipped
with digital output jacks
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page
20, 21 for instructions on setting this terminal.
NOTES:
• Use 75 Ω/ohms cable pin cords for coaxial connections.
• Use optical cables for optical connections, removing the cap before
connecting.
Connecting the pre-out jacks
Power supply cord
