Soundmatters MAINstage Set-up Guide - Manual (Page 3)

digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
DVR
MAINstage
Digital Audio Out
(optical)
OR Digital Audio Out (RCA)
Optical In
OR RCA In
Use either the single Digital “coax” RCA or the optical
output (optical cable included) to the appropriate digital
input of the MAINstage. (If you use the Digital 2 optical
jack, be sure to remove dust cover.)
Important note:
DVR won’t playback 5.1 digital
surround unless a digital output is used.
Best – Digital 5.1 Direct
Digital Video Recorder (i.e., TiVo ® , replaytv ® )
digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
Computer
gital Audio Out
(optical)
OR Digital Audio Out (RCA)
Optical In
OR RCA In
If your Mac or PC has a digital audio out use either the
single Digital “coax” RCA or the optical output (optical cable
included) to the appropriate digital input of the MAINstage.
(Be sure to remove optical jack dust cover)
Important note:
Playback in 5.1 digital surround
requires digital output to be used.
Best – Digital 5.1 Direct
digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
Digital Audio Out
(optical)
OR Digital Audio Out (RCA)
Optical In
OR RCA In
Using a digital portable? Connect with either digital optical
or RCA “coax,” if available. (If you use the Digital 2 optical
jack, be sure to remove dust cover.)
Best – Digital Direct
digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
Analog L+R Audio out
or Headphone out
(Stereo 1/8" Mini-jack) Stereo 1/8" Mini-jack In
Computer
sens
low hi
Connect headphone or audio out to Analog 1 using
stereo 1/8” mini-jack cable provided. Use Analog 1
Low/Hi Sensitivity switch for best volume matching
with source.
Basic – Analog Direct
Computer
digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
Headphone out
(Stereo 1/8" Mini-jack) Stereo 1/8" Mini-jack In
sens
low hi
Connect “headphone” output to Analog 1 using stereo 1/8”
mini-jack cable provided. Use Analog 1 Low/Hi Sensitivity
switch for best volume matching with source.
MAINstage is not recommended for use with AM radio band.
Basic – Analog Direct
Portables & Radios
digital 2
digital analog
digital 1 analog 2
sub
level
L
R sens
low hi
sub
out
analog 1
DVR
R L
Analog L+R Audio Out Analog RCA In
OR Stereo 1/8" Mini-jack In
using Y-adapter
Connect the audio out from your TV (RCA pair) to one of the
two audio inputs on the MAINstage. (Analog 2 uses RCA
pair. For Analog 1 use RCA pair to 1/8” mini-jack Y-adapter
(i.e., Radio Shack #42-2550 or longer 6-ft version #42-2551.)
Basic – Analog Direct