Anthem MRX 700 - Manual (Page 16)

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2.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs:
Digital audio sources can be connected with a coaxial, optical, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel PCM,
Dolby Digital, and DTS. The HDMI inputs also accept up to eight channels of PCM.
Use the HDMI inputs if your display has HDCP-compliant HDMI or DVI input, otherwise use the coaxial or
optical inputs. Any digital input can be assigned to any number of sources that are set to digital. Should you
need audio from the HDMI output to your display, it’s 2-channel PCM. To change digital audio connection
from factory default, see section 3.5.
Digital Rec-Out can provide a signal to the digital audio input of a Mini Disc recorder, CD recorder etc. from
any coaxial or optical audio source.
Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs:
Analog audio connections are made with RCA connectors. To use ZONE2 or RECORD analog outputs,
connect digital and analog audio and video from digital sources (there is no output without analog input).
Speakers:
Connect using speaker wire. US models also allow use of banana plugs. Note that on the rear panel the AUX
speakers are labeled as SB (surround back for conventional 7.1-channel system), VH (vertical height for front
ceiling speakers using Dolby Pro Logic IIz), and Zone 2 left and right speakers.
Connect the positive (+) connection on the speaker to the positive (+) binding post on the appropriate
receiver channel, and the negative (–) connection on the speaker to the negative (–) binding post on the
same receiver channel, using cable that is insulated to handle the maximum output of the receiver.
Do NOT connect more than one speaker to each receiver channel. Be sure that power is turned off when
connecting or disconnecting anything and that the speakers are rated for use with this receiver.
2.3 ANTENNAS
To connect the AM loop antenna, press the spring-loaded tabs of the AM ANTENNA connector and insert
the bare ends of the two wires. Move the antenna until best reception is found.
For the FM antenna, use the FM ANTENNA connector. Later, when unit is operating move the antenna to find
best reception. If your cable company provides FM service, you can connect the cable to the receiver.
2. CONNECTIONS
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Carefully remove
insulation using
a wire stripper.