Connecting Audio/Video Components; Analog Connections - JVC RX-5042S Instructions Manual

Connecting the subwoofer
You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel,
using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Placing speakers
Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)
• Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near
ear level.
• Array across the front of the viewing area.
Surround speakers (LS/RS)
• Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not
behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm to 90
cm higher).
• Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at
the listener's ears.
Subwoofer (S.WFR)
• You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is non-
directional. Normally place it in front of you.
L
C
45 – 60
LS
After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation
information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for
it (see page 18).

Connecting Audio/Video Components

When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals
supplied with them.

Analog Connections

Audio component connections
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
• Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to
the audio right jack.
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack
See also page 30 for detailed information about the connection
and the COMPU LINK remote control system.
Powered subwoofer
CAUTION:
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic
equalizer between the source components and this receiver,
the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.
CD player
To audio
Cassette deck/CD recorder
R
S.WFR
To audio input
RS
Note:
When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the
source name to "CDR," which will be shown on the display when it is
selected as the source. See page 14 for details.
CD player
output
Cassette deck or CD recorder
L
R
OUT
(REC)
TAPE
/CDR
IN
(PLAY)
R
CD
IN
L
To audio output
L
R
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