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5.1/7.1 Direct in
DVD-A player or SACD multi-channel player 5.1 connections
Phono cables
(2RCA-2RCA)
Subwoofer
Surround Left
Centre
Surround Right
Left
Right
Video output connection (HDMI)
Connection to the TV is by HDMI. The 551R converts incoming analogue
video to HDMI and scales it for best picture quality. See later section.
HDMI cable
If the player is selected via the BD/DVD button you can then view its content
and decode any relevant surround sound soundtracks.
If 7.1 Direct is then pressed, the audio is now switched to come from the
players analogue outputs.
These connections are pure analogue for best sound quality and no DSP
processing or Bass and Treble adjustment by the 551R is possible.
DVD-A or SACD players can be connected to the 551R via its 5.1/7.1 Direct
inputs allowing multi-channel music playback from these sources.
DVD-A and SACD both support 5.1 output. The 551R's direct inputs also allow
optional connection of Surround Back or Surround Left and Surround Right
signals for compatibility with future 7.1 sources or external decoders.
To select the Direct Input press the 7.1 Direct button on the front panel or
remote.
It can be desirable to connect DVD-A/SACD players to the 551R by two
methods at the same time.
A Digital or HDMI input can be made to the 551R for surround sound
decoding and an analogue 5.1 connection to 7.1 Direct for DVD-A/SACD
playback.
