Home Theater Receiver - High End - Rear Panel Connections
These are the types of input/output connections that are commonly found on a High End Home Theater Receiver. NOTE: Actual layout depends on brand/model of Receiver and not all connections are featured on all home theater receivers. Some examples of connections that are being phased out on many home theater receivers are illustrated and discussed in my article: Four Home Theater A/V Connections That Are Disappearing.
Starting on the far left of the above photo, are the Digital Audio Coaxial and Optical Inputs.
Below the Digital Audio Coaxial Inputs is an XM Satellite Radio Tuner/Antenna input.
Moving right, are three HDMI input connectors and one HDMI output for connecting DVD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD, HD-Cable or Satellite boxes that have high defintion/upscaling capability. The HDMI output connects to an HDTV. HDMI also passes both video and audio signals.
Moving right, and to the top, are three connectors for external remote control sensors used in multi-room installations. Below these are 12 volt triggers which allow hardwired on/off functions with other components.
Moving down, there is a Composite Video Monitor Output for a second location.
Continuing down, are three Component Video Inputs and one set of Component Video Outputs. Each input consists of a Red, Green, and Blue Connection. These inputs accommodate DVD players, and other devices The Component Video Output connects to a TV with a Component Video Input.
Continuing right, are S-Video and Composite video, and analog audio inputs/outputs that can accept a VCR, DVD Recorder/VCR combo, or a standalone DVD recorder. Many receivers will have two sets of input/output loops. If you have a separate DVD Recorder and VCR, look for a Receiver that has two VCR connection loops; this will make cross-dubbing easier. Also in this connection group are the main S-Video and Composite video monitor outputs.
AM/FM radio antenna connections are at the top of this section.
Moving further right, at the top, are two sets of analog audio-only inputs. The top set is for an Audio Turntable. Below are audio connections for a CD player, and audio tape deck input and output connections. Moving further down is a set of 7.1 channel analog inputs for DVD players that feature SACD and/or DVD Audio playback.
Moving right, and to the top, is a set of 7.1 Channel Preamp Output connections. Also included: a Subwoofer line output, for a Powered Subwoofer.
Moving down is an iPod connection, which allows an iPod to be connected to the receiver using a special cable or dock. Below this is an RS232 port for connecting the receiver to a PC for advanced control functions that are commonly used in custom installations.
Next, there are the Speaker Connection Terminals. These terminals are red (Positive) and black (Negative). This receiver has seven sets of terminals, as it is a 7.1 Channel receiver.
Above the Surround Back speaker terminals is a Convenience Switched AC Outlet.
Starting on the far left of the above photo, are the Digital Audio Coaxial and Optical Inputs.
Below the Digital Audio Coaxial Inputs is an XM Satellite Radio Tuner/Antenna input.
Moving right, are three HDMI input connectors and one HDMI output for connecting DVD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD, HD-Cable or Satellite boxes that have high defintion/upscaling capability. The HDMI output connects to an HDTV. HDMI also passes both video and audio signals.
Moving right, and to the top, are three connectors for external remote control sensors used in multi-room installations. Below these are 12 volt triggers which allow hardwired on/off functions with other components.
Moving down, there is a Composite Video Monitor Output for a second location.
Continuing down, are three Component Video Inputs and one set of Component Video Outputs. Each input consists of a Red, Green, and Blue Connection. These inputs accommodate DVD players, and other devices The Component Video Output connects to a TV with a Component Video Input.
Continuing right, are S-Video and Composite video, and analog audio inputs/outputs that can accept a VCR, DVD Recorder/VCR combo, or a standalone DVD recorder. Many receivers will have two sets of input/output loops. If you have a separate DVD Recorder and VCR, look for a Receiver that has two VCR connection loops; this will make cross-dubbing easier. Also in this connection group are the main S-Video and Composite video monitor outputs.
AM/FM radio antenna connections are at the top of this section.
Moving further right, at the top, are two sets of analog audio-only inputs. The top set is for an Audio Turntable. Below are audio connections for a CD player, and audio tape deck input and output connections. Moving further down is a set of 7.1 channel analog inputs for DVD players that feature SACD and/or DVD Audio playback.
Moving right, and to the top, is a set of 7.1 Channel Preamp Output connections. Also included: a Subwoofer line output, for a Powered Subwoofer.
Moving down is an iPod connection, which allows an iPod to be connected to the receiver using a special cable or dock. Below this is an RS232 port for connecting the receiver to a PC for advanced control functions that are commonly used in custom installations.
Next, there are the Speaker Connection Terminals. These terminals are red (Positive) and black (Negative). This receiver has seven sets of terminals, as it is a 7.1 Channel receiver.
Above the Surround Back speaker terminals is a Convenience Switched AC Outlet.