A 3 4 . 2 u s e r g u i d e
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1 u n p A c k T h e A 3 4 . 2
Your A34.2 is supplied with the following
components:
•
Shorting link.
•
Trigger cable.
•
Mains cable.
If this is missing please contact your supplier.
We recommend you retain the packaging in case
you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Shorting link
For use in bridged mode connect the shorting link
as follows:
Shorting
link
RIGHT SPEAKER
+
–
+
–
LEFT SPEAKER
2 c O n n e c T s p e A k e r s
The A34.2 is designed to be connected directly
to two loudspeakers, or to one loudspeaker in
bridged mode.
To connect to two loudspeakers
•
Connect the LEFT S and – and
RIGHT S and – terminals to the
appropriate terminals on each speaker.
•
Set the
OUTPUT
switch to the
2 CHANNEL
position.
To connect to one loudspeaker in bridged
mode
•
Connect the supplied shorting link as shown
between the LEFT S and RIGHT
SPEAKER – terminals, and connect the LEFT
SPEAKER – and RIGHT S terminals
to the appropriate terminals on the speaker.
•
Set the
OUTPUT
switch to the
BRIDGED
position.
The terminals can accept speaker cables
terminated with spade terminals, banana plugs, or
bare wires.
To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal, pass
the bare wire through the hole in the terminal
bolt, and clamp the wire in place by screwing the
terminal back down hand tight.
3 c O n n e c T i n p u T s
•
Connect the A34.2 to each channel of the
preamplifier or processor using either the
unbalanced RCA input, or the balanced XLR
input, as appropriate.
•
Put the
INPUT
switch in the appropriate
position for the inputs you are using.
If you are using the RCA inputs use high quality
stereo RCA leads.
If you are using the XLR inputs use balanced XLR
cables.
4 c O n n e c T p O W e r
Connect the power connector on the back
panel to your power outlet using the mains cable
supplied with the A34.2.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets
please contact your supplier for an alternative
cable.
Note
: See
Phase, page 4, for information about
getting the best sound from your A34.2.
WARNING:
Before connecting
power check that the required supply
voltage, indicated on the back panel,
corresponds to your local AC supply.
If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do
not connect the amplifier to the mains power, and
seek advice from your dealer.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the
A34.2 from the mains power before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
geTTing sTArTed
Set up your A34.2 in four simple steps:
