connecting analog components to a digital receiver

[walt]

I recently purchased a digital receiver and need help with the audio
component connections. I need to connect a turntable (yes, I still
listen to records), cassette deck (in/out), CD player, DVD player, VCR
(in/out)and TV.
Aside from the video connections and the Y, Pb and Pr
connections(whatever they are) the unit has the following
inputs/outputs: TV in, DBS in, VCR in/out, DVR out and DRV/DVD in.
There is also a Digital DVD in.
Where do I connect the turntable, cassette deck, and CD player? Do I
need some sort of converter to be able to do this?
Where do I ground the turntable? Is it okay to use any screw connected
to the cabinet?
Can I plug the analog TV to the TV in or is this only for digital TVs?
Can I use an Equalizer with this system?
My solution for the connection is this:
TV connected to the VCR. Use VCR tuner for TV output.
Turntable to TV input
DVD to digital DVD input
CD to DVD input
VCR and tape deck to an A/B switch to the VCR in/out connections.
Will this work? Is there an easier way? I'm obviously not happy
needing an A/B switch or needing to use my VCR to control my TV.

Plese help!

[Kalman Rubinson]

Why don't you tell us what receiver it is?

Kal

On 16 Jul 2005 06:08:04 -0700, "walt" <wfisch1@excite.com> wrote:

>I recently purchased a digital receiver and need help with the audio
>component connections. I need to connect a turntable (yes, I still
>listen to records), cassette deck (in/out), CD player, DVD player, VCR
>(in/out)and TV.
>Aside from the video connections and the Y, Pb and Pr
>connections(whatever they are) the unit has the following
>inputs/outputs: TV in, DBS in, VCR in/out, DVR out and DRV/DVD in.
>There is also a Digital DVD in.
>Where do I connect the turntable, cassette deck, and CD player? Do I
>need some sort of converter to be able to do this?
>Where do I ground the turntable? Is it okay to use any screw connected
>to the cabinet?
>Can I plug the analog TV to the TV in or is this only for digital TVs?
>Can I use an Equalizer with this system?
>My solution for the connection is this:
>TV connected to the VCR. Use VCR tuner for TV output.
>Turntable to TV input
>DVD to digital DVD input
>CD to DVD input
>VCR and tape deck to an A/B switch to the VCR in/out connections.
>Will this work? Is there an easier way? I'm obviously not happy
>needing an A/B switch or needing to use my VCR to control my TV.
>
>Plese help!

[walt]

It's a JVC RX-D202B. I realize I could also run the turntable and tape
deck through my old Dolby ProLogic amp, and use it as a preamp, but
where would I connect that to the JVC?

[Large Farva]

Is it too late to take it back? Sounds like you bought totally the wrong
thing. Is this one of those $150 receivers? If so, don't expect it to do
miracles. I'd get something more in the $600 range that has the proper
inputs.


"walt" <wfisch1@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1121521585.455806.54150@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com...
> It's a JVC RX-D202B. I realize I could also run the turntable and tape
> deck through my old Dolby ProLogic amp, and use it as a preamp, but
> where would I connect that to the JVC?
>

[David B.]

Large Farva wrote:
> Is it too late to take it back? Sounds like you bought totally the wrong
> thing. Is this one of those $150 receivers?

Yep. Bottom of the line.

If so, don't expect it to do
> miracles. I'd get something more in the $600 range that has the proper
> inputs.

Very good advice.

David

> "walt" <wfisch1@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:1121521585.455806.54150@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>It's a JVC RX-D202B. I realize I could also run the turntable and tape
>>deck through my old Dolby ProLogic amp, and use it as a preamp, but
>>where would I connect that to the JVC?
>>
>
>
>

[Gary A. Edelstein]

On 16 Jul 2005 06:08:04 -0700, "walt" <wfisch1@excite.com> wrote:

>I recently purchased a digital receiver and need help with the audio
>component connections. I need to connect a turntable (yes, I still
>listen to records), cassette deck (in/out), CD player, DVD player, VCR
>(in/out)and TV.
>Aside from the video connections and the Y, Pb and Pr
>connections(whatever they are) the unit has the following
>inputs/outputs: TV in, DBS in, VCR in/out, DVR out and DRV/DVD in.
>There is also a Digital DVD in.
>Where do I connect the turntable, cassette deck, and CD player? Do I
>need some sort of converter to be able to do this?
>
You will need a preamp for the turntable (TT). Yes, you can use your
old DPL receiver for that if it has a TT input.

>Where do I ground the turntable? Is it okay to use any screw connected
>to the cabinet?
>
Ground it to a TT preamp or the DPL receiver.

>Can I plug the analog TV to the TV in or is this only for digital TVs?
>
You can plug the TV analog audio output in if there is one, there are
4 analog audio inputs.

>Can I use an Equalizer with this system?
>
Only if it has a tape monitor loop. I don't think it does. However,
if your DPL receiver has one, you can wire it through that. Post more
info about the DPL receiver and I can try to make some suggestions.
However, keep in mind that wiring 2 receivers with an equalizer will
make your setup fairly complicated. You will only be able to use an
equalizer with analog sources, which is appropriate.

>My solution for the connection is this:
>TV connected to the VCR. Use VCR tuner for TV output.

>Turntable to TV input
>
Won't work

>DVD to digital DVD input
>CD to DVD input
>VCR and tape deck to an A/B switch to the VCR in/out connections.
>Will this work? Is there an easier way? I'm obviously not happy
>needing an A/B switch or needing to use my VCR to control my TV.
>
I found the manual for your JVC here so I understand what inputs and
outputs the unit has:

http://books.jvcservice.com/download/193952783/36365.pdf

Post your DPL receiver info and what inputs and outputs your TV has
and I can put together a recommended hook up.

Gary E
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[David B.]

Gary A. Edelstein wrote:
> You will need a preamp for the turntable (TT). Yes, you can use your
> old DPL receiver for that if it has a TT input.

Gary,
Where will the pre-amp go into this receiver?

Thanks,
David

[John Carrier]

Sadly, your receiver only has 5 audio inputs. Yes, you could connect your
pre-outs from the old Rx to the new one (if it has an unused line input)
thereby adding complexity to the system.

A better game plan might be to sell the thing and buy an Rx that has the
inputs you require.

R / John

"walt" <wfisch1@excite.com> wrote in message
news:1121521585.455806.54150@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com...
> It's a JVC RX-D202B. I realize I could also run the turntable and tape
> deck through my old Dolby ProLogic amp, and use it as a preamp, but
> where would I connect that to the JVC?
>

[Gary A. Edelstein]

On Sat, 16 Jul 2005 15:09:58 GMT, "David B." <BikeMan@twcny.rr.com>
wrote:

>Gary A. Edelstein wrote:
>> You will need a preamp for the turntable (TT). Yes, you can use your
>> old DPL receiver for that if it has a TT input.
>
>Gary,
> Where will the pre-amp go into this receiver?
>
The preamp converts the TT cartridge output to line level, so any line
level stereo analog input, such as CD, MD, aux, VCR, etc.

Gary E
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