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... 39 Thank you for future reference. 7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package HT-S990THX AV Receiver (HT-R940) Front Speakers (SKF-940F) Center Speaker (SKC-940C) Surround Speakers (SKM-940S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-940) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-940)...Speaker Package. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45 Recording 52 Advanced Operation 53 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications 64 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch THX...
... 39 Thank you for future reference. 7.1ch THX Certified Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package HT-S990THX AV Receiver (HT-R940) Front Speakers (SKF-940F) Center Speaker (SKC-940C) Surround Speakers (SKM-940S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-940) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-940)...Speaker Package. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45 Recording 52 Advanced Operation 53 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications 64 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 7.1ch THX...
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IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. Check for home and other intellectual property rights. Fit a suitable fuse in your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it off and ... upright vertical position only. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is used near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen. • Do not put them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may be damaged. • Speakers should turn off your plug,...
IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. Check for home and other intellectual property rights. Fit a suitable fuse in your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it off and ... upright vertical position only. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is used near an air conditioner, humidifier, bathroom, or kitchen. • Do not put them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may be damaged. • Speakers should turn off your plug,...
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... sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R940) Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna Subwoofer (SKW-940) (Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) (Green) Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m) AM loop antenna THX Ultimate Demo Disc Front speakers (SKF-940F) Center speaker (SKC-940C) (Blue) (Gray) (Brown) (Tan...
... sure you have the following items: AV receiver (HT-R940) Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna Subwoofer (SKW-940) (Red) (White) Speaker cable for front speakers 15 ft. (4.5 m) (Green) Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m) AM loop antenna THX Ultimate Demo Disc Front speakers (SKF-940F) Center speaker (SKC-940C) (Blue) (Gray) (Brown) (Tan...
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... THX Home Media Before any home theater component can a product feature the THX logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive • Color-coded speaker ...terminal posts Tuner • 40 AM/FM presets • AM/FM auto tuning • RDS (Radio Data System...
... THX Home Media Before any home theater component can a product feature the THX logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive • Color-coded speaker ...terminal posts Tuner • 40 AM/FM presets • AM/FM auto tuning • RDS (Radio Data System...
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...in Five Easy Steps 1. First Time Setup A few simple settings to your system. ☞ page 35 Digital Input Input Display 4. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to really enjoy your home theater system! ☞ page 45 7 Hookup Connect the AV receiver to get the ...very best from your AV system. ☞ page 19 DIGITAL IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS...
...in Five Easy Steps 1. First Time Setup A few simple settings to your system. ☞ page 35 Digital Input Input Display 4. Turning On With the hookup complete, you're ready to really enjoy your home theater system! ☞ page 45 7 Hookup Connect the AV receiver to get the ...very best from your AV system. ☞ page 19 DIGITAL IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS...
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... left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller or Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B. Ideally they be equally spaced from the TV. Position them behind , about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. THX recommends that they should be used in a home theater is on , these...
... left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. AV receiver SPEAKERS A B Remote controller or Speaker set A On Off Speaker set B. Ideally they be equally spaced from the TV. Position them behind , about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. THX recommends that they should be used in a home theater is on , these...
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... 2 Precautions 3 Speaker Precautions 4 Package Contents 5 Features 6 Enjoying Home Theater 8 Speaker Sets A and B 8 Getting to Know the AV Receiver 10 Remote Controller 13 Speakers 18 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 19 Connecting Antennas ...or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 32 Connecting Onkyo Components..........33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup ... Audio Adjust Settings 49 Using the THX Audio Settings 51 Recording 52 Advanced Operation Advanced Setup 53 Advanced Speaker Settings 53 Digital Input Signal Formats ...
... 2 Precautions 3 Speaker Precautions 4 Package Contents 5 Features 6 Enjoying Home Theater 8 Speaker Sets A and B 8 Getting to Know the AV Receiver 10 Remote Controller 13 Speakers 18 Connection Connecting Your Speakers 19 Connecting Antennas ...or DAT Recorder 32 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 32 Connecting Onkyo Components..........33 Connecting the Power Cord 33 Turning On & First Time Setup ... Audio Adjust Settings 49 Using the THX Audio Settings 51 Recording 52 Advanced Operation Advanced Setup 53 Advanced Speaker Settings 53 Digital Input Signal Formats ...
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...6 7 STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER C D ENTER RETURN SETUP SPEAKERS A B VCR TONE THX LISTENING MODE DIGITAL DISPLAY INPUT TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE CLEAR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 8 9 J K L...STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER C D ENTER RETURN SETUP SPEAKERS A B VCR TONE THX LISTENING MODE DIGITAL DISPLAY INPUT TUNING RT/RTY/TP MEMORY MODE CLEAR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R U For detailed...
...6 7 STANDBY/ON STANDBY PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER C D ENTER RETURN SETUP SPEAKERS A B VCR TONE THX LISTENING MODE DIGITAL DISPLAY INPUT TUNING DIMMER MEMORY MODE CLEAR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 8 9 J K L...STANDBY/ON STANDBY PURE AUDIO PHONES TUNING PRESET MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER C D ENTER RETURN SETUP SPEAKERS A B VCR TONE THX LISTENING MODE DIGITAL DISPLAY INPUT TUNING RT/RTY/TP MEMORY MODE CLEAR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R U For detailed...
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...and FM radio, lights up when presetting radio stations. K THX button (45) Selects the THX listening mode. S SETUP button Used to specify the format of digital audio signals. 4 Radio indicators TUNED (39): Lights up when speaker set A is on page 41. Selects the Pure Audio ...to a radio station. The indicator lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 A and B speaker indicators (8, 37) Indicator A lights up when tuned to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on...
...and FM radio, lights up when presetting radio stations. K THX button (45) Selects the THX listening mode. S SETUP button Used to specify the format of digital audio signals. 4 Radio indicators TUNED (39): Lights up when speaker set A is on page 41. Selects the Pure Audio ...to a radio station. The indicator lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 1 A and B speaker indicators (8, 37) Indicator A lights up when tuned to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on...
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...R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN ...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V ...SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts...speaker set A. G REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the jack on your AV receiver. M FRONT SPEAKERS...speaker set B. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another -capable...
...R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN ...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AV RECEIVER AC OUTLET AC 120V ...SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, and SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS These terminal posts...speaker set A. G REMOTE CONTROL This Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the jack on your AV receiver. M FRONT SPEAKERS...speaker set B. The VIDEO 2 inputs can be used to connect another -capable...
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...SURROUND button Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off. K REMOTE MODE buttons (14) Used to select the listening modes. Q L NIGHT button (49) Used ...buttons work in parentheses. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (37) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. Play [ ] button Starts playback. Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. H LISTENING MODE buttons (45) Used to ...
...SURROUND button Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off. K REMOTE MODE buttons (14) Used to select the listening modes. Q L NIGHT button (49) Used ...buttons work in parentheses. STEREO button Selects the Stereo listening mode. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (37) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. Play [ ] button Starts playback. Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. H LISTENING MODE buttons (45) Used to ...
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... from the main unit. 3. Use the following method to turn on the power. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it to the OFF position to attach or detach the grilles. 1. Removal Replacement 18 B OUTPUT LEVEL control (37) ... With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-940 automatically turns on when an input signal is used to adjust the volume of the speaker grille with supplied RCA cable. Speakers Subwoofer (SKW-940) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ■ Front 1 ■ Rear 4 (Not North American model)...
... from the main unit. 3. Use the following method to turn on the power. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of the speaker grille toward you to remove it to the OFF position to attach or detach the grilles. 1. Removal Replacement 18 B OUTPUT LEVEL control (37) ... With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-940 automatically turns on when an input signal is used to adjust the volume of the speaker grille with supplied RCA cable. Speakers Subwoofer (SKW-940) For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ■ Front 1 ■ Rear 4 (Not North American model)...
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... Front Right Center Front Left LINE INPUT Green Red SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER White Blue SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L MONITOR OUT R SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AC OUTLET AC 230-240V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX. Make sure...
... Front Right Center Front Left LINE INPUT Green Red SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER White Blue SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L MONITOR OUT R SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L CENTER SPEAKER R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B L R AC OUTLET AC 230-240V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX. Make sure...
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...to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to achieve the best possible reception. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you 'll need to tune... 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND...
...to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to achieve the best possible reception. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Thumbtacks, etc. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you 'll need to tune... 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD SURROUND...
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... audio. Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red...
... audio. Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red...
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Speakers (see page 36). When choosing a connection format, bear in addition to connecting it to the AV receiver by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you ... other components. Output IN Optical Coaxial AV Receiver Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. For optimum video performance, THX recommends that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by...
Speakers (see page 36). When choosing a connection format, bear in addition to connecting it to the AV receiver by the analog TAPE OUT, so if you ... other components. Output IN Optical Coaxial AV Receiver Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc. For optimum video performance, THX recommends that the AV receiver doesn't convert between formats. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by...
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If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your TV and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , ... IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD a C B COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL...
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your TV and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver and use a and b , ... IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD a C B COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL...
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... XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R C S IN OUT IN IN B IN OUT IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD ... OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) • If ...
... XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R C S IN OUT IN IN B IN OUT IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD ... OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) • If ...
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... IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 ch FRONT 5.1 ch...
... IN COA XIAL OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT R S IN IN L OUT OUT IN IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 ch FRONT 5.1 ch...
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... ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen via the same type of connection. Step 1: Video Connection Choose... OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT C R S IN OUT IN IN B IN OUT IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER...
... ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen via the same type of connection. Step 1: Video Connection Choose... OPTICAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB 2 PR 3 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT IN L L R CD R TAPE ANTENNA AM FM 75 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L VIDEO 2 V VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR OUT C R S IN OUT IN IN B IN OUT IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER...