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Making Connections to Your P/LD-2000
Before making any signal connections, make sure your P/LD-2000’s volume control is turned fully
counterclockwise or its power is turned off. Also make sure that your power amplifier is shut off. When
making connections, make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose
later on.
Input Connections
Unbalanced Direct Input RCA Connections
This is the preferred input to connect any unbalanced source component for your most serious listening.
The direct jacks feed a separately switched line level input with the most direct signal path to your power
amplifier. Switch the input selection switches to the UNBAL position when using these input connections.
Balanced XLR Input Connections
Use this input to connect any source component with balanced outputs. In a balanced line both
the + and - input signal float separate from the input ground. A balanced line provides superior hum and
noise cancellation, especially in long wire runs. Many serious listeners prefer the sonic characteristics of
balanced interconnects because the lower inherent noise floor contributes to a more defined and spacious
soundstage. When using the balanced XLR input connections, be sure the input selection switches are in
the BAL position.
Normal Input Connections
The CD, TUNER, VIDEO, AUX and TAPE inputs all have the same input sensitivity and impedance.
These inputs are compatible with any typical analog line level source such as a tape deck, phono
pre-preamplifier, D-A converter, DAT, MD, DCC, DSS decoder, or the audio output of a Laserdisc player
or VCR.
Tape Record/Playback Conncetions
Connect the PLAY jacks of your P/LD-2000 to the LINE OUTPUT jacks of the analog deck and connect
the REC jacks of your P/LD-2000 to the LINE INPUT jacks at the deck.
Make sure you connect inputs and outputs of the right and left channels consistently, otherwise channels
will be exchanged when you replay a tape you had recorded through this system. The tape jacks of the
P/LD-2000 are not switched as a monitor for simultaneous comparisons of recording to source.
Output Connections
Unbalanced Output Connections
There are two pairs of unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel of your P/LD-2000. One pair is direct with
fixed polarity output and the other is normal with polarity switchable by a precision relay.
Balanced Output Connections
Use the balanced output to connect your P/LD-2000 to a power amplifier with balanced inputs such as the
Parasound HCA-2200II.
Connecting a Signal Processor to Your P/LD-2000
You can patch a signal processor between the output of the P/LD-2000 and your power amplifier. Make
sure that the signal processor can accept the full level of the P/LD-2000 without overloading. You should
also adjust the gain controls of your amplifier, processor, and the P/LD-2000 for the lowest noise level.
