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Setup
It’s tempting to just plug in your new AVP and have great sound pour out. Before you
do that, take a few minutes to plan out how you want the preamplifier to fit into your
audio/video system. If you haven’t already done so, ask yourself the following
questions:
What source components do I want to connect to my preamplifier? (CD, VCR,
etc.)
What components do I want my preamplifier to send output to?
What equipment in my system will be receiving and displaying the audio and
video? (TV monitor, Audio amplifier, etc.)
The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the
back of the AVP. For example, if you want your preamplifier to access a CD player,
VCR, and Laser Disc player, then output the result to a TV monitor and stereo speaker,
you will end up with multiple connections. On the other hand, if your source component
is a VCR and your output component is your TV monitor and speaker, you will need less
connections. Whatever your audio/video system configuration, good preplanning
equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind.
d
Keep the cables between audio sources and video sources separate.
d
To provide the best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is at least several
feet away from the AVP and any other equipment that may produce high
frequency interference such as PC’s, CD players, halogen lamps, etc.
d
Before you begin connecting equipment, decide what types and lengths of
interconnects are required for all your components to work well together. You
should also plan the paths for all interconnects. Remember, use high quality
connections to maintain high quality audio and video.
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The type of cable you use, the length of the cable run, and obstacles in the
cable’s path (doorways, furniture, walkways, etc.) are also factors to think about.
To really optimize your system, talk to your dealer about cable products
available, to decide which one’s right for you.
d
List all components in your system. Be sure to indicate which jack on the rear
panel of the AVP each component will be connected to. It’s a good idea to also
note the length of the cable for each component’s connection and describe how it
should be routed, or you could draw your routing scheme below your list. As a
shortcut, you can assign a number to each cable, write the number on a label
