Parasound JC 2 manual Output Connections

8CONNECTING YOUR JC 2 continued

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

There are four pairs of output connections on the JC 2. All of them are active simultaneously.

Record Out Jacks

The Record Out jacks connect to the Record Input jacks on your audio recorder. The Record Out jacks provide fixed level signals that are unaffected by the master volume control, L or R level trim controls, mute or polarity invert select.

Note: The Record Out jacks of the JC 2 are not switched as a monitor for simultaneous comparisons of recording to source.

Main Output Jacks

The Main Output Jacks are the primary outputs that connect to the inputs on your amplifier(s). There are both balanced and unbalanced Main Out jacks. If your amplifier is equipped with balanced inputs we recommend this type of connection. The polarity of the Main Outputs is the same as the input, but can be inverted 180° by pressing the

Invert button on the JC 2’s remote control. When polarity is inverted the POLARITY INVERT indicator will illuminate on the front panel. For more information on when to use the polarity invert feature please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual.

Note: The JC 2 uses a fully differential balanced circuit and its balanced outputs do not require or use phase inverters.

Inverted Out Jacks

The polarity at the Inverted Out jacks is always 180° from the input signal, and is not affected by the Invert button on the remote. You may use the inverted output jacks to maintain correct absolute polarity if your power amplifier(s) invert polarity. For more information on absolute polarity please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual.

Inverted Out Jacks and Power Amplifier Bridging

You can bridge a conventional two channel power amplifier to mono by connecting one amplifier input channel to the JC 2’s left channel Inverted Out jack and the other amplifier input channel to the JC 2’s right channel Main Out jack. Connect a single mono speaker to the amplifier’s left and right positive (+) terminals, with no wires connected to its negative (–) terminals.

Note: While this won’t hurt the JC 2, you can seriously damage the power amplifier if you make any connections to its negative (–) speaker terminals.

Connecting a Signal Processor to Your JC 2

You can patch a signal processor between the JC 2 and your power amplifier(s). This would include devices such as an electronic crossover or the equalizer that is supplied with a particular speaker. Make sure that the signal processor’s input can accept the full output of the JC 2 without overloading. You should also adjust the gain controls of your amplifier, processor, and the JC 2 for the lowest noise level.