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10. Connections
 Ensurethatthemainsplugisdisconnectedbeforeconnectingtheamplier.
 Beforeconnecting,turnoffalldevicesthatyouwanttoconnecttotheamplier.
a) Connecting the RCA inputs
Only connect shielded RCA cables to the RCA inputs. Other cables may cause interference.
To avoid distortion or mismatching, only connect devices with an RCA output. Connecting other types of
devicemaydamagetheamplier.
Suitable devices include DVD players, CD players, and other playback devices with a line-out connection.
 DonotconnectarecordplayertotheRCAinputswithoutusingaphonopreamplier.
• There are four RCA inputs for connecting audio devices.
• Connect the RCA outputs on your playback device (e.g. DVD player, CD player or tuner) to the DIGITAL INPUT
sockets (10).
The white RCA socket (“L”) should be connected to the left RCA output on the playback device (e.g. CD player).
The red RCA socket (“R”) should be connected to the right RCA output on the playback device (e.g. CD player).
b) Connecting speakers
Two cables are required to connect each speaker. Ensure there are no sharp edges that may damage the
cables.
 Ensurethatyourspeakershaveasufcientlyhighpowerrating(see“Technicaldata”).
 Connectthespeakersdirectlytotheamplier.Donotuseheadphoneadaptersordistributionboxes.Ifyou
are not sure how to connect your speakers, contact a specialist.
Check that all speakers are connected in the correct polarity (observe the plus and minus markings).
 Thisamplierhasbeendesignedforspeakerswithanimpedanceof4-8Ohms.Onlyconnectonespeaker
to each output.
• You can connect banana plugs or stripped speaker wires (max. 2.5 mm in diameter).
• Ifyourspeakerscomewithbananaplugs,inserttheplugsintothespeakerconnectionsontheamplier.
• To attach speaker wires, unscrew the clamps slightly and insert the stripped ends of each wire. Tighten the clamps
to secure the wires in place. To prevent a short circuit, ensure that the strands on the speaker wires are fully inserted
into the clamps.
• Connect the right speaker to the “R” connection (12):
Connect the positive pole of the right speaker to the “+” clamp.
Connect the negative pole of the right speaker to the “-” clamp.
• Connect the left speaker to the “L” connection (12):
Connect the positive pole of the left speaker to the “+” clamp.
Connect the negative pole of the left speaker to the “-” clamp.