Other connections
Connecting auxiliary
components
You can connect both analog and digital
external audio sources to this system. Digital
audio sources include digital satellite
receivers, CD recorders, etc.
We recommend using an HDMI cable to
connect sources that have HDMI terminals.
For more information see Connecting using
HDMI on page 67.
Connecting for digital audio
This system has several digital inputs for digital
playback components, such as your MD or CD
recorder.
MD, CD recorder, etc.
From digital
output (coaxial)
ANALOG
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
COAX
3
OUT
IN 2
DIGITAL IN XM IN
HDMI
•
Connect the digital output jack on CD
recorder, etc. to one of the DIGITAL input
jacks on this unit.
Use a commercially available optical cable or
coaxial cable to make this connection.
These include digital components such as an
MD player, digital satellite, or a game system.
• When digital connections are used, it may be
necessary to adjust the digital audio output
settings on the connected component. For
details, consult the operating instructions for
the component involved.
From digital
or
output (optical)
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
OPTICAL
P
P
Y
R
B
1
AM
LOOP
FM
2
UNBAL
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DIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
IN 1
Connecting an analog audio
component
You can use the ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks to
connect an analog audio component, such as
a tape player.
Tape player, etc.
analog output
ANALOG
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
COAX
3
DIGITAL IN XM IN HDMI
Listening to an external audio source
To listen to audio from a connected external
component on this system, choose its input
function on the remote control. Some Pioneer
products can be controlled via this remote.
STANDBY / ON
1
If the system isn't already on,
switch it on.
Also make sure that the external source (TV,
satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.
2
LINE
Select an audio input source.
Input sources are cycled through as shown
below:
Digital 1 OPT
Digital 2 OPT
3
If necessary, start playback of the
external source.
From
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
P
P
Y
R
B
OUT
IN 2
IN 1
Analog
Digital 3 COAX
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