User's Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Input Signal Wiring
Included with the CR-X Series Multimedia Monitors
are multiple accessories, including:
• /8" to stereo RCA cable to connect computer
output to speakers
• /8" to /8" cable to connect a smartphone or media
player
• Speaker-to-speaker cable
Even though these cables are included, they
might need to be replaced at some point [e.g. cats
play tug-of-war, you ran out of ribbon to tie a gif
and used these instead]. Or perhaps you prefer to use
the /4" inputs. If so, we recommend using high-quality,
shielded cables to connect the signal source to the
signal input jacks on CR-X Series multimedia monitors.
Three types of input connectors are provided to
interface with virtually any application you may have:
• Balanced TRS / Unbalanced TS cables work well
with the /4" inputs.
• Unbalanced phono cables work well with the RCA
inputs.
• Unbalanced TRS cables work well with the /8"
input.
NOTE: Route the cable away from AC power cords
and outlets. These are common sources for hum in an
audio signal. Wall warts and line lumps are especially
insidious hum inducers!
NOTE: In certain home theater applications, it may
be necessary to connect the speaker outputs from
a stereo receiver to the inputs of the CR-X Series
multimedia monitors if the receiver doesn’t have
preamp outputs or other line-level output connections.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a
speaker output directly to the input of the
CR-X Series multimedia monitor! Speaker
levels are much higher than line levels
and can damage the input circuitry in the CR-X Series
multimedia monitors.
However, it is possible to insert a speaker-level
to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver’s
speaker output and the CR-X Series multimedia
monitor’s input. Any local authorized dealer should
be able to assist, or you can build your own.
Care and Cleaning
CR-X Series multimedia monitors will provide many
years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines.
• Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture.
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing
temperatures).
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets.
Only do this when the power is turned o.