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The DCC900 back panel offers a range of connectors to allow for flexible recording and playback options. The picture of the DCC900’s back panel shown demonstrates the connectors. A description follows, with the letters matching the letters in the diagram:The DCC900 back panel

A: Variable (analog) out: two RCA connectors are located here, for L and R channels. This is similar to a line out (item "B"), except that the volume of this output can be controlled with the remote control supplied with the DCC900.

B: Line out (analog): two RCA connectors, for the L and R channels. This is the most commonly used type of analog output, for connection to a tape input of any analog amplifier. Output is 2V.

C: Line in (analog): Two RCA connectors for the L and R channels. This is a standard line-level input which can record from a line-level analog source. This is an unbalanced input with impedance > 20 kOhm. The DCC900 does not incorporate an AVLS circuit for analog recording.

D: Coaxial (digital): Two RCA-type connectors are located here, for “in” and “out”. These connectors support digital input and output conforming to the SP/DIF standard. Both input and output are 0.5V/75 Ohm.

E: Optical (digital): Two IEC 958 TOSLINK connectors are located here, for “in” and “out”. These connectors support digital input and output conforming to the SPDIF standard which are in optical form.

F: IR Sensor switch: Used to enable/disable the IR sensor on the front panel of the DCC900. This can be used if the supplied remote control will not be used, such as if the DCC900 is connected to a 900 series amplifier.

G: ESI Bus: Part of the Philips 900 series audio components’ control system. This connector is used to link the DCC900 to the rest of the system.

H: Voltage selector. The DCC900 can support voltages of 110/120/220/240 volts.

I: Mains power cord. My actual DCC900 unit is equipped with a Hong Kong standard 3-prong power plug, but DCC900’s sold in other countries will have the connector which is standard in their respective country.

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