Owner's Manual

8
Rear panel names and functions
ABCDE
F
A Analog audio input (INPUTS) connectors
Use these to input stereo analog audio. Connect these con-
nectors to the audio output connectors of a preamplifier or
another device such as a DAC that has a preamplifier function.
o This unit’s XLR connectors are 2: HOT.
Use commercially-available audio cables for connections.
RCA: RCA cables
XLR: XLR cables
Using with STEREO output mode
Connect this unit’s R input connector to the R output connec-
tor of the audio output device, and this unit’s L input connector
to the L output connector of the other device (page10).
Using with BI-AMP or BTL output mode
Connect this unit’s L connector to the L or R connector of the
audio output device. The R connector of this device is not used
(pages 11 and 12).
B INPUT SELECTOR switch
Use this to switch between input sources.
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Do not switch this when the unit is on.
Failure to do so could result in sudden loud noises
that could damage speakers and harm your
hearing.
C OUTPUT MODE switch
This sets the output mode.
STEREO: stereo power amplifier (page10)
BI-AMP: mono bi-amplifier (page11)
BTL: mono power amplifier (page12)
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Always disconnect speakers before changing
the output mode. Reconnect the speakers after
changing the mode.
D SPEAKERS terminals
This unit supports speakers that have a nominal impedance of
4Ω – 16Ω when the output mode is STEREO or BI-AMP and
8Ω – 16Ω when BTL.
Use commercially-available speaker cables to connect
the speakers.
E Power inlet (~IN)
Connect the supplied power cord here.
After all other connections are complete, connect the power
cord’s plug to a wall outlet.
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Do not use any power cord other than the one
included with this unit. Use of other power cords
could result in fire or electric shock.
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Unplug the cord from the outlet when not using
the unit for a long time.
F Maintenance port
This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this
port unless instructed to do so by our service department.