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PLINIUS HIATO
4. HT BYPASS INPUT
This input is for use specifically with home theatre processors. In some
circumstances you may wish to use the power amplifier of the Hiato as the front two
channels of a surround or home theatre environment. The HT Bypass input can be
used for this purpose, as any signal connected to these inputs can be sent directly to
the power amplifier bypassing the preamplifier entirely. It is accessed by the remote
or the trigger input.
5. PRE OUT
The Pre Out connection is provided to enable the Plinius Hiato to be connected to an
external power amplifier.
6. LINE OUT
These RCA outputs are situated next to Pre Out and are provided to interface to line
level recording devices for archiving, or transferring to portable media. The outputs
are always live with the signal of whichever source is selected at the time of recording.
7. OUTPUT TERMINALS
Connections for the loudspeakers are provided on the left and right hand side of the
rear panel. Two parallel pairs of five way binding posts for each channel are fitted – these
provide ease of use with bi-wiring and multiple cables requiring a large contact area.
8. MAINS SWITCH
The heavy-duty rocker switch in the centre of the panel turns the Mains/Line Power
to the amplifier ON or OFF. The amplifier draws a moderately high current when
switched on, so it is not good practice to rapidly turn the Mains switch on and off
repeatedly.
9. MAINS POWER CORD IEC SOCKET
This connector is where the mains supply cable from your wall connects to the
amplifier. You will notice that a fuse holder is mounted within this connection, and it
holds a mains fuse to provide surge and overload protection for your amplifier.
10. REMOTE TRIGGER OUTPUT SOCKET
The Hiato also features a remote trigger output socket fitted to the rear panel. By
connecting this trigger output to other system components, the entire system can be
put in and out of standby by the processor.
11. REMOTE TRIGGER INPUT SOCKET
In order to integrate more effectively into a home theatre system, the Hiato has a
remote trigger input socket fitted to the rear panel. By connecting a processor with
a remote trigger signal to this socket, the Hiato can be switched between HT Bypass
and standby modes. When in standby the amplifier draws less current and will
