CHAPTER 2
System Configurations
The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs and outputs of the Theater Grand Amplifier are connected to your preamplifier and speakers.
Unbalanced Connections
RB
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LB | RS | LS | R | L | C |
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From: Preamplifier main RCA outputs
To: Amplifier
+ RB
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LOUDSPEAKERS | ||||
+ LB
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L
If your preamplifier has RCA out- puts, it can be connected to the ampli- fier inputs as shown. The amplifier will boost the preamplifier's output, up to a level suitable for driving speakers.
This diagram also shows how the Voltage Source outputs connect to the input posts of your speakers. (The Current Source can be used instead, as shown on the next page).
Make sure that the posi- | R | = Right Channel |
tive speaker wires do not | C | = Center Channel |
touch the negative speaker | L | = Left Channel |
wires, or any chassis metal. | RS = Right Surround (rear) Channel | |
This will cause a short circuit and may | LS | = Left Surround (rear) Channel |
damage your amplifier or speakers. | RB = Right Surround Back Channel | |
| LB | = Left Surround Back Channel |
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