Multi Channel Input part 2

[JackStraw]

thanks for getting back to me but I still need clarification..

If the Multi channel input is not for speakers, what is it for ?

I see in the manual and on the back of my Yamaha 1400
in the multi channel input part is states "center, sub, L & R"
etc, but this is not for speakers ?

Thanks for your help folks, Dave

 

[markw]

sigh...

They are for connecting the analog outputs from a SACD/DVD-Audio player. Additionally, they can be used to connect the 5.1 analog outputs from a DVD player should you choose to bypass the processor in your receiver.

I guess the last poster on your other thread was spot on.

You might want to spend sometime with your owner's manual. It's really handy to have, y'now. ...answers quite a few questions, it does.

 

[Unregistered]

Sigh

typical NJ sarcasm

 

[Mudcat]

typical NJ sarcasm

Not sure what you mean!

Between your two post on this topic it should be casual to the most obvious observer that these inputs are for a signal coming into the receiver, not outputs to a speaker. Inputs denote a signal into, outputs denote a signal going out of. If you do not have a DVD-A/SACD player with an internal decoder you need not worry about them. If you have a DVD-A/SACD player, this is where you connect the DVD-A/SACD player's analog outputs. Outputs go to inputs. If you have a multi-channel mixer, you can blab into 6 channels (better make sure one is the base), and use jacks between the mixer's "outputs" to the 1400's multi-channel "inputs."

nuf said

 

[markw]

typical NJ sarcasm

But, you'll note that it also contains typical new jersey good advice.

...and what does your unregistered post bring to the table?

Mudcat, thanks for your support but I don't think this joker is the same guy who posted the question. I seem to have picked up a tail.

 

[Mudcat]

Oops - neiveeeer miiiind (Emily aka Gilda).

 

[JVC]

Sorry to be so late getting back to you, since you are referring to my post on other thread. But, these guys answered the question correctly for you. The only pieces that use a digital connection for dvd-a and sacd, are extremely high end pieces. Then they are proprietary ( Denon receiver to Denon player....Pioneer receiver to Pioneer player, etc.) So the signals for each channel is sent seperately from the player, to the receiver, for processing. Then to the corresponding speakers, for hearing what's being played. You can listen to a dvd-a disc through the digital connection, but you'll be hearing the DD or DTS track, and not the Hi Res 5.1 surround track. Also know that when you hookup the analog inputs, you'll need to use the Multi-Channel mode (EXT. IN on Denon's), instead of the DVD mode you use for movies.
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