Limiter switch, Way Binding Post, AC input

5. Limiter switch

When the input signal connected to your amplifier is too high, you can end up with a distorted output signal. To prevent this, both channels of your CV-5000 feature a clip limiter that can be engaged or disengaged selectively.

6. Bridge / Stereo / Parallel switch

This switch changes the amplifier operating mode from either stereo or mono, and bridged or parallel. You can place this switch in “STEREO” position (center) for normal stereo operation. When placed in “PARALLEL” position, the channel 1 input signal is routed to the power amplifier of both channel. When placed “BRIDGED” position, the channel 1 input signal is routed to both amplifiers again. In Parallel and Bridged mode, the channel 2 input is ignored.

7. 5-way Binding Post

Connect each channel of the CV-5000 to 4 ohms or 8 ohms loudspeakers. Two pairs of 5-way binding posts are provided for each channel, so that paralleling of speakers is possible. Connection to the binding posts can be made with bare wire, banana plugs, or spade lug terminations. Make connections to both the Channel 1 and Channel 2 terminals for Stereo or Parallel Mode, or a single connection across the red terminals only of Channel 1 and Channel 2 for Bridged Mono Mode.

8. Speakon output connectors

You can use these to connect each channel of the CV-5000 to 4 ohms or 8 ohms loudspeakers. Using Speakon speaker cables, make connections to both the channel 1 and channel 2 connectors for Stereo or Parallel Mode, or to the Bridged mode connector for Bridged Mono Mode.

9. Circuit breaker

The circuit breaker replaces common disposable fuses. This circuit breaker will trip if there is a fault with the main voltage or if maximum output is exceeded. Simply depress the circuit breaker and power up the unit again.

10. AC input

This is an IEC connector for your included AC power cable.