e
n
g
l
i
s
h
and black or minus to black or minus. Connections should
be identical for both channels. To check that the speakers are
in correct phase, switch the system to mono while music is
being played. if the amplifier does not have a phase inversion
switch, it will be necessary to change over the connections on
one only of the loudspeakers. If in correct phase, the image
should be distinctly located between the loudspeakers with a
slight loss of bass and low midrange level. If the image is confu-
sed and not centrally located and there is a drastic loss of bass
and low midrange level, recheck your connections.
HOME THEA
TER CONNECTIONS
WITH AN ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
Subw
oofer positioning
With a cr
ossover point below or around 150 Hz, the installa-
tion position of subwoofers is not limited as human ears and
brains are not able to identify the emitting point of such low
frequencies. To get the best result, it is recommended to try dif-
ferent positions and choose the one giving the best response
in the low frequencies, taking into account the room acoustics.
Hooking up the subw
oofer
2 possibilities ar
e offered to connect the subwoofer with your
system:
■
the low le
vel one requiring the use of the
Cinch
RCA LINE IN
7
and
LINE OUT
8
t
erminals and shielded coaxial connectors,
■
the high le
vel one requiring the use of the
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT
9
and
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT
0
t
erminals and standard
loudspeaker cables.
The inputs are stereo ones, the mix of the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
low fr
equencies being done by the amplifier of the subwoofer.
If the input signal is already mono, only one input
L (lef
t)
or
R
(right)
should be used.
Interconnections with the Cinch
RCA LINE IN
7
and LINE OUT
8
connector
s
■
Connections to the
LINE IN
7
If your pr
eamplifier or your integrated amplifier is fitted with
a stereo low-level output, then connect its
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
outputs to the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
LINE IN
9
inputs of the sub
-
woofer. If your amplifier offers a one mono output, connect it
to either the
L (lef
t)
or the
R (right)
subwoof
er
LINE IN
9
inputs.
■
Connections from the
LINE OUT
8
The signal fr
om the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
LINE OUT
8
connec
-
tors is the one being brought in by the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
LINE
IN
7
connector
s filtered at 40 Hz. These outputs can thus
be used to bring the signal to the amplifier powering the main
loudspeaker.
Interconnections with the speak
er terminals
■
Connections to
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
9
plugs
If the pr
eamp section of your Hi Fi or audio-video system is not
fitted with a low level output, you should then connect the
subwoofer by using its loudspeaker terminals. When connec-
ting the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
speak
er outputs of your amplifier
to the
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
9
plugs of the subwoof
er, be care-
ful not to cross (-) and (+) cord of either
L (lef
t)
or
R (right)
channel. Such a phase inver
sion might damage your main
amplifier.
■
Connections
HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT
0
plugs
These outputs can be used to bring the signal to the main
loudspeaker systems.
The signal from the
L (lef
t)
and
R (right)
HIGH LEVEL OUT-
PUT
0
plugs is the one being br
ought in by the
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT
9
connector
s. These outputs can thus be used to bring
the signal to the main loudspeaker systems.
MC40
Position
Ways
Drivers complement
S
MINORCA
bookshef
t/
3
1 coaxial midrange-tweeter BC10
main speak
er
st
and
1 x 17 cm (7”) 17MD18LB1
J
AVA
f
loorstanding
3
1 coaxial midrange-tweeter BC10
main speak
er
2 x 17 cm (7”) 17MD18LB1
MAJOR
CA
f
loorstanding
3
1 coaxial midrange-tweeter BC10
main speak
er
2 x 21 cm (8”) 21MD18LB1
C
ABRERA
on/under
3
1 coaxial midrange-tweeter BC10
center*
scr
een
2 x 17 cm (7”) 17MD18LB1TV
FORMENTERA
on wall/
3
1 coaxial midrange-tweeter BC10
surround
bookshef
t
1 x 17 cm (7”) 17MD18LB1
MER
CURE
f
loorstanding
1
1 x 21 cm (8”) 21MT4
activ
e subwoofer
SPECIFIC
ATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA
* Magnetic shielding
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