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5CONNECTIONS
• 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
CD player
Turntable
(MM cartridge)
Tape deck 1 or MD
NOTE:
This unit cannot be used with MC cartridges
directly. Use a separate head amplifier or
step-up transformer.
Connecting a CD player
Connect the CD player’s analog output jacks
(ANALOG OUTPUT) to this unit’s CD jacks
using pin plug cords.
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC OUTLETS
• SWITCHED
(total capacity – 120 W (1 A.))
The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction with the POWER
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 OUTLETS
Connecting a tape deck
AC outlets (wall)
Connecting the DIGITAL jacks
Use these for connections to audio equipment with digital output.
Refer to page 25 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.
Ground wire
AC cord (included)
MD player, DAT deck or other component
equipped with digital input/output jacks
CD player or other component
equipped with digital output jacks
Tape deck 2
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
Pre-main (integrated) amplifier
for multi-source playback
Connecting a turntable
Connect the turntable’s output cord to the AVR-
5700’s PHONO jacks, the L (left) plug to the L
jack, the R (right) plug to the right jack.
If humming or other noise is
generated when the ground wire
is connected, disconnect the
ground wire.
NOTE:
Refer to page 10 for notes
on the shorting pin plugs.
Connecting the pre-out jacks
Use these jacks if you wish to connect external power amplifier(s) to
increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels, or
for connection to powered loudspeakers. For instructions on using the
effect output, refer to page 41.
Extension jacks for future use
Route the connection cords, etc., in such a way that
they do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Connections for recording:
Connect the tape deck’s recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC) to this unit’s
tape recording (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 (IN) jacks using pin plug cords.
