Connections; Analog Connections; Digital Connections - Yamaha MDX-596 Mode D'emploi

Do not plug in this unit (or other components) until all connections are complete.
• Connections should be made to the correct input/output terminals on the other component.
• Also refer to the owner's manual supplied with the component you are connecting.
• If the placement of this unit causes noise in other equipment, such as a tuner, move them farther apart.
Audio connecting cords (included)
PLAY
REC
Amplifier/Receiver
Notes for analog connections
• The white plug on the audio connecting cords corresponds to the L (left) channel and the red plug corresponds to the R (right)
channel. Be sure to connect L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also make sure that the plugs are fully inserted and that the
connection is firm.
• The ANALOG OUT jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on your amplifier.
The ANALOG IN jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD REC jacks on your amplifier.
• The ANALOG OUT terminals on this unit are numbered 3 and the ANALOG IN jacks are numbered 4. When connecting this
unit to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 ... (etc.), connect this unit's ANALOG
OUT terminals to the input terminals numbered 3 and connect this unit's ANALOG IN terminals to the output terminals
numbered 4 on the rear panel of the amplifier or receiver.
Optical fiber cable (included)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
CD player (etc.) with
optical OUT
* One optical fiber cable is included with
the MDX-596. Additional OPTICAL
connections should be made using
commercially available optical fiber
cables.
Notes for digital connections
• The DIGITAL IN terminals can be connected to any component with an optical output so you can make direct digital recordings.
• The DIGITAL OUT terminal can be connected to a any component with an optical input so you can output digital audio from an
MD.
• Before making OPTICAL connections, remove the terminal cover(s).
• In order to protect the terminals from dust, be sure to attach the terminal covers when the optical terminals are not being used.
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CONNECTIONS

ANALOG CONNECTIONS

ANALOG
IN OUT
(REC) (PLAY)

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

ANALOG
DIGITAL
IN OUT
OPTICAL
(REC) (PLAY)
IN
OUT
(REC) (PLAY)
1 2
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
(REC) (PLAY)
1 2
(or MD/DAT recorder)
To AC outlet
*Optical fiber cable
*Optical fiber cable
To AC outlet
Amplifier/Receiver
with optical IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OPTICAL