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ML 811K1
6.2
Cable connection
The input of the integrated amplifier is electrically balanced. When your signal source also utilizes
balanced connectors, please use a cable wired as stated in the table:
Balanced connector
(amplifier)
Balanced connector
(signal source)
Unbalanced connector
(signal source)
XLR
XLR
RCA
Earth
Pin 1
Pin 1
Ring
Pin 2
Pin 2
Tip
Signal -
Pin 3
Pin 3
Ring
When using a signal source with unbalanced outputs (RCA) you need to balance the connecting
cables. This avoids hum and other noise interferences. The table and the following figure
show the
wiring.
6.3
Adjustment controller
The “Level” controller is used for level adjustment over the full frequency range.
6.4
Status indication
The LED at the front of the
amplifier
is used as status indicator of the device.
;
LED green:
indicates normal operation of the device
;
LED red:
indicates the operation of the overload protection circuit;
Output power limitation to protect the components from overloading
Unbalanced RCA to balanced XLR Connections
Loudspeaker (XLR-3M)
Cable
Source (RCA)
1 2
3