CONNECTING YOUR AMPLIFIER

Setting up your amplifiers is rather easy.

1.Connect all source components (turntable, CD, Tuner, Tape DAT, etc.) to your preamplifier.

2.If using an UNBALANCED output from your preamplifier, connect the RCA interconnects from the output of the preamplifier or switching center to the RCA input on the back of the amplifiers. Select the rear switch to the UNBALANCED position.

3.If using a BALANCED output from your preamplifier, connect the 3 pin XLR interconnects from the output of the preamplifier or switching center to the XLR input on the back of the amplifiers. Select the rear switch to the BALANCED position.

The pin out for the BALANCED input is as follows:

PIN 1: GROUND

PIN 2: POSITIVE GOING PHASE (+)

PIN 3: NEGATIVE GOING PHASE (-)

4.Please note: The correct input selection MUST be made.

3.Connect the hot or "+" speaker cable to the red binding post and the common or "-" speaker cable to the black binding post. Ensure that the other end of the cable is connected correctly to the speaker. Tighten the binding posts by hand. If you use a nut-driver (3/8") do not over-tightenthe posts or you may break the connections inside the amplifier.

4.Ensure that the "mains" switch on the front panel is in the "off" or "0" posi- tion and the OPERATE / STANDBY switch is in the STANDBY mode.

5.Turn on Preamplifier and any source components you plan to use.

6.Plug amplifier into wall outlet.

7.Switch the square mains power switch to the ON position and allow the amplifier a minute or so to 'warm up'. The blinking LED will indicate that the amplifier is in STANDBY mode.

8.Engage the soft-start swich to the OPERATE position. The blinking standby LED will extinguish.

9.Turn up the volume and enjoy.

10.After your listening session, if you wish to leave the amplifier in the energy- saving and 'EVER-WARM' STANDBY mode, engage the OPERATE/ STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position. The standby blinking LED will remind you that the amplifier is in STANDBY mode.

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Manley Labs 500 / 200 WATT MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER owner manual Connecting Your Amplifier

500 / 200 WATT MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER specifications

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