USER MANUAL
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3. click into place This silver cable transports all DC voltages from power supply to pre amp You switch the pre amp on or off with the STANDBY button This way the electronic circuits will be kept at optimum working temperature so you can enjoy maximum audio quality immediately after switching on On top of that it significantly increases the life span of the component Connect the mains cable after you have connected all other components in the system and have double checked all connections see Chapter 6 Audio connections Before you start connecting equipment it is always wise to check whether all mains power cables of all components are disconnected from the mains outlets This will prevent any damage to the loudspeakers and amplifiers caused by incorrect wiring or settings Make sure you connect L and R properly Most cinch cables use red for the right channel and white or black for left All cinch connectors on the Project Eight s rear panel have red centre for the right channel and white one for the left channel The XLR connectors are marked RIGHT and LEFT When making the connections please refer to the descriptions for parts 6 up to 28 on page 5 Connecting the power amp There are three outputs Main Out 3 unbalanced cinch and True Balanced Outputs 1 en 2 balanced XLR s All three can be used simultaneously In SET UP mode you can select which ones are active All Off XLR or XLR Cinch If
4. Even if the component is in perfect condition you still should keep the packing materials If you need to transport your Project Eight at a later time it will be best protected by the original packing materials 2 SPHINX WARRANTY CARD Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed warranty card now Follow the instructions on the card or consult your dealer Please send the card as soon as possible to the return address within 14 days after purchase 3 THE PRE AMP AT A GLANCE Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 S project sight SEHR aight 1 INPUT With this rotary knob you select one of the inputs 1 8 Turn clockwise for a higher numbered input anti clockwise for a lowered numbered input During set up mode this knob is used to adjust several parameters 2 STANDBY To switch the component on and off When the component is standby this is indicated in the display by a small blue dot PRESETS This button selects the set up mode the display automatically will show the first parameter to adjust Each press on the button selects the next parameter After the fifth press the set up is deselected see also Chapter 7 CHANGING PRESETS POLARITY This button selects the polarity between and for the activ
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6. also selected to stand by CONTROL OUT 1 This output has a built in delay of 1 sec and might for instance be used to control power amps The delay will prevent any power on transient from one of the signal sources from damaging the loudspeakers CONTROL OUT 2 This output is activated as soon as the Project Eight is switched CONTROL OUT 3 This output can be linked to a certain input via the AUTO ON mode see Chapter 7 item 6 The effect is that only after you select the specific input on the Project Eight the signal source connected to that input is activated Ensure proper connection of the optical cables from CONTROL OUT to CONTROL IN otherwise the LED next to the STANDBY button 1 on the front panel may remain green although the stand by mode is activated 6 OPERATION After you have finished connecting all components you can power on the Project Eight There is no separate mains power switch while the Project Eight should remain powered at all times That way all circuits will remain at optimum operating temperatures and the audio quality will be at 100 immediately after switching on Additionally it significantly increases the life span of the component Connect the mains cable to a mains outlet The display will show the following messages the first is the unique serial number which may also be found on the manufacturer s label on the rear panel of the power supply SR NR 08 xxxx xxx SPHINX PR
7. done in exactly the same way as described in the preceding paragraph TO LEARN but you now only do it for a certain command and a certain system component Erasing all commands of one component You want to erase the commands of one system component for instance because you have bought anew TV Simultaneously depress the XK Stand by and component select button in our example This enables the Remote Control to re learn the commands of the new unit see also TO LEARN WARNING If you depress one of the other component select buttons than TV or VCR you will erase the commands for a Sphinx audio component You may only do this if you do not have that specific Sphinx model but one from another brand and want to program the commands of its remote control 13 The LED during Normal mode e Blinks green Remote sends a command e Blinks green red batteries are low you have to change them within a few days e Blinks red replace batteries immediately Replace them within 30 minutes or else all information in memory will be erased LED during mode e Indicates orange Remote is in Learn mode e Blinks orange Remote awaits the command to be learned from the other remote control e Indicates green the new command has been Indicates red the new command has been e Blinks for 10 sec red yellow and green memory full you cannot program new command
8. AMP button before you send a command even if you only have one Sphinx component If not it is possible that although the Remote will send a signal LED blinks nothing happens because the transmitted signal is recognised by the component Indoors the Remote may be used up to a distance of 7 meter provided there is no strong sunlight in the room and if you aim the Remote at the component Always aim the Remote straight at the front panel of the component the maximum offset angle is 30 Selecting without switching Suppose for instance that you would like to select the Tuner to Radio 4 without interrupting the CD playback In that case you momentarily depress not longer than 0 5 sec the button and the 4 button The same procedure is used for the other system components TV VCR Only when you depress the select button longer than 0 5 sec the system will select a different signal source in our example you will then hear the Tuner playback To learn the commands This Sphinx Remote Control is not only pre programmed for all Sphinx components but you can also remotely control your TV and VCR The Remote Control is able to learn the commands from each of the specific remote controls This will simplify the daily use of your audio video system enormously The following paragraphs explain how you can teach the Remote Control all those TV and VCR specific commands but only after yo
9. Gain THD N IMD S N ratio Channel separation Inputs level nominal for 1 V output impedance sensitivity programmable for each input Outputs level impedance Volume control channel imbalance Sphinx Control Remote control Mechanical decoupling of housings Power supply Supply capacitance P ower consumption Dimensions h x w x d Weight 0 500 000 Hz 0 3 dB lt 0 5 20 dB max lt 0 008 2nd ham 100 kHz and 6 V into 600 Q lt 0 0015 2nd harm 10 20 000 Hz and 6 V into 600 Q lt 0 0015 gt 110 dB gt 110 Db 2x XLR balanced 6x WBT cinch unbalanced 0 16 V 18 dBV XLR 10 KQ cinch 50 KQ adjustable between 9 dB and 9 dB 2x XLR balanced 1x WBT cinch unbalanced 1x cinch Tape 10 V max 20 dBV 1 100 000 Hz THD lt 0 001 lt 10 Q relay controlled in steps of 1 dB range 99 dB less than 0 01 dB 3x optical OUT 1 1 sec delayed OUT 2 normal OUT 3 programmable via Auto On full function Transrotor absorbing extemal in completely separate housing 148 000 pF total 50 W 68 x 482 x 328 mm one housing only 11 kg This unit conforms to the EMC interference regulations from the EU and to the CE standards This unit complies with safety regulation VDE 0860 and thus with international safety regulation IEC 65 Technical specifications can be changed by SPHINX without prior notice if technical developments make this necessary
10. LEFT 2 To connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the left output the signal source for input 2 5 INPUT 3L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 3 6 INPUT 4L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 4 7 INPUT 5L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 5 8 INPUT 6L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 6 9 INPUT 7L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 7 10 INPUT 8L R To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for input 8 11 TAPE OUT Connect this output with the in of the recorder power amp or surround processor 15 OUT RIGHT 1 To connect the XLR signal cable of balanced cable from the right input of the power amp 16 OUT LEFT 1 To connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the left input of the power amp 17 DC POWER IN To connect the flat cable coming from the power supply see 28 18 CONTROL OUT 3 To connect the optical cable going to another Sphinx component 19 CONTROL OUT 2 To connect the optical cable going to another Sphinx component 20 CONTROL OUT 1 To connect the optical cable going to another Sphinx component 21 Manufacturers label This shows important data for the component such as serial number put and mains power voltage 22 AC Power Connect the mains cable to a mains powe
11. OJECT EIGHT CURRENT SETTINGS After which all inputs with their default settings are being displayed in ascending order Then the text STANDBY is shown of which the brightness is decreased in three steps before it disappears The display then only shows The Project Eight is now in stand by mode Power on You switch the Project Eight on with the STANDBY button The display briefly shows SPHINX PROJECT EIGHT before it shows the settings for input 1 1CD VOLOFF indicating respectively number and name of the input polarity and volume level Selecting an input You select the input with the large rotary knob INPUT clockwise a higher numbered input anti clockwise lower numbered input Upon reaching input 8 or 1 you can t roll over to input 1 or 8 respectively As long as you move the knob only the display will change the current selected input remains active The new input only becomes active after you have selected it and release the INPUT knob You will hear a click This is caused by the precision relays for the inputs the old one is released while the new one is energised Each input has it s own name You can adjust the names to you own preferences and or your audio video system see Chapter 7 CHANGING PRESETS Adjusting the volume level The large VOLUME control to the right adjusts the volume level from OFF to 99 maximum The level change is immediate Each step will produce a cl
12. e input as shown in display VOLUME This rotary knob adjusts the volume level for the active input as shown in display from OFF to 99 Rear panel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 232425 Ri RIGHFT MANUS pes cea TRUE BALANCED OUTPUTS DUAL MO gt PREAMPLIFIER DD 2 UBFT 2 RIGHT 1 oor SILTECH WRED DC POWER IN CONTROL 2071 Te SS Hoh volage cer a 150 SS 27 26 28 1 INPUT RIGHT 1 To connect the XLR signal 12 MAIN OUT 3L R Connect this output with a cable balanced cable from the right output of cinch signal cable to the input of your power the signal source for input 1 amp 2 INPUT LEFT 1 To connect the XLR signal 13 OUT RIGHT 2 To connect the XLR signal cable cable balanced cable from the left output of balanced cable from the right input of the extra the signal source for input 1 power amp or surround processor 3 INPUT RIGHT 2 To connect the XLR signal 14 OUT LEFT 2 To connect the XLR signal cable cable balanced cable from the right output of balanced cable from the left input of the extra the signal source for input 2 4 INPUT
13. e signal with a separate phono pre amp or pre pre amp The turntable may be connected in two ways Balanced Connect the balanced output of a phono pre amp to TRUE BALANCED INPUT 2 for example Unbalanced Connect the unbalanced output of a phono pre amp to one of the cinch inputs INPUT 5 to INPUT 8 You may connect the phono pre amp balanced and unbalanced simultaneously Or you may use two different pre amps Connecting a CD player The CD player may be connected in two ways Balanced Connect the balanced output of a CD player to TRUE BALANCED INPUT 1 Unbalanced Connect the unbalanced output of a CD player to INPUT 5 You may connect the CD player balanced and unbalanced simultaneously Or you may use two different CD players Connecting a tuner Connect the unbalanced output of a tuner to INPUT 3 If applicable you may connect the tuner s balanced outputs to TRUE BALANCED INPUT 2 if not in use by another component Connecting other signal sources INPUT 6 to INPUT 8 are available for other signal sources Connecting the optical cables The Project Eight has three CONTROL OUT optical connectors so it can remotely switch three other Sphinx components to stand by When the CONTROL IN of a component is connected to the CONTROL OUT of the Project Eight with an optical cable you do not have to use that component s ON OFF switch As soon as the Project Eight is selected to stand by the other component is
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15. el of the signal source This will prevent the usually disturbing level differences you experience when changing from one input to another With the POLARITY button you may select the optimum polarity of After changing the setting s you again press PRESETS and the displays shows 3 PROJECT EIGHT NORMAL after which the new settings for that input will be displayed e g 4 6 CD i VOLOFF You can now use the Project Eight normally All new settings will remain in memory You may change any setting at any time e g when you have added a new component to your audio system Resetting the defaults If you would like to return to the original factory default settings you should the component Warning This will erase all your personal settings So make a note of every setting as soon as you change it Hold the STANDBY button depressed and disconnect the mains cable from the mains outlet While still holding the button depressed reconnect the mains cable Now release the STANDBY button and if all is well you will see all new defaults displayed after CURRENT SETTINGS in the order of first eight names in the following table Table with input names Name Explanation AUX 2 General line level input AUX 3 General line level input AUX 4 General line level input CD 1 CD player number 1 CD 2 CD player number 2 CD i CD i player CDPLAYER Multi CD player CDR CD R recorder player CD VIDEO CD V pla
16. gasacticgssfaestganect stehecquesdaneoticesseeestgencctecaraensecbezete 13 Erasing all commands of 13 The LED during 14 The 14 14 Other things 14 When encountering 14 2 5655 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0550 15 Congratulations with your purchase of the Sphinx Project Eight You are now a member of an ever increasing group of quality conscious audiophiles using Sphinx products We are very proud of the tradition connected to the SPHINX name especially concerning audio quality perfection This manual will help you to gain a maximum amount of pleasure and quality from your new Sphinx Project Eight Reference Pre Amp This Refere
17. ick from a relay Changing the polarity The polarity phase of each input can be changed from to and back You press the POLARITY button to right of the display Memory mode The Project Eight has a MEMORY mode it remembers all settings of each input soon as you select an input the last programmed settings are used The pre amp also automatically selects the last input that was active before you switched the component off with the stand by button Power off You switch the Project Eight off to stand by with the STANDBY button 1 7 CHANGING PRESETS During the last quality inspection all settings PRESETS are being programmed into the Project Eight s memory These default settings are based on the most likely system configuration in use with most of the Project Eight owners These default presets will indefinitely remain in memory even after the mains power has been disconnected You may change these presets however so you can incorporate your Project Eight completely into your own system or if you need to add a new component to the existing system These user presets also remain in memory in an EEPROM even after the mains power has been disconnected Note As soon as you have changed one setting and you do not need to change another you may quit the SET UP mode by pressing the STANDBY button There are two types of presets general which apply to the component as a whole and preset
18. in depth information about the set up mode you will find in Chapter 7 CHANGING PRESETS Another press on the STANDBY button deselects the SET UP mode 5 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation The Project Eight consists of two separate cabinets the power supply without knobs and the pre amp itself Position the power supply at the desired location with the pre amp on top of it The special rubber feet will prevent any damage to the power supply s top panel The Project Eight will not become very hot so placement is not critical Although you should not place it on top of or near other heat radiating equipment Such as power amps or in direct sunlight If you need to use the pre amp in a closed cabinet or on a bookshelf you absolutely should provide unrestricted ventilation around the component To prevent any possible interference keep power supply cables away from all audio cables If all these conditions are met the Project Eight will perform to the extremely high standards it is designed for Connecting the mains cable Before you connect the cable please check whether the mains voltage indicated on the manufacturers label on the rear panel is the same as your local mains voltage If not please contact your dealer and do not connect the component to the mains Connect the special flat cable between the power supply s DC POWER OUT 28 and the pre amp s DC POWER IN 22 Note Each connector should
19. nce pre amp uses the newest technologies and refined designs and is extremely simple to operate Such as the ultra linear extremely low noise Class A audio circuits built from the finest hand selected parts The signal path is completely balanced from input to output and left and right are totally separated Volume and balance control is done by means of precision relays as is the input selection All settings and controls can also be done via the supplied Sphinx Remote Control To obtain the maximum quality from this power amp it is necessary to use it with top quality audio components So preferably use it with other Sphinx components Please read this manual carefully before you install or use the Project Eight It is important to familiarise yourself with the special functions operation and possibilities of the Sphinx Project Eight Your local dealer will be able to answer any questions concerning other Sphinx audio components 1 UNPACKING Before leaving the factory every Project Eight is subjected to stringent and extensive technical and exterior quality inspections This ensures you will enjoy many years of high quality audio from a perfect looking product After unpacking your Project Eight we therefore recommend you carefully check it for any transport damage In case of damage please contact your Sphinx dealer immediately and retain all packing materials for possible proof of damage and possible claims
20. ns 1 8 To select inputs input 1 to 8 Note 9 and 0 do not function POLARITY To change the polarity of the selected input from to as indicated in the display SET UP To activate the SET UP mode pressing this button has the same effect as pressing the PRESETS button on the front panel PROGRAM After activating the SET UP mode you can change the parameters with these two buttons they have the same effect as the INPUT control on the front panel IK Pressing this button mutes the outputs temporarily and you will not hear any sound The display shows MUTE Another press on this button un mutes the outputs button Pressing this big triangle shaped button has the same effect as clockwise rotating the VOLUME control on the front panel You will increase the volume The VOL value in the display increases up to max 99 button Pressing this big triangle shaped button has the same effect as anti clockwise rotating the VOLUME control on the front panel You will decrease the volume The VOL value in the display decreases up to min OFF mm SEHIR H STANDBY PRE AMP OJ SETUP POLARITY 0 PLAY PAUSE SPHINX REMOTE CONTROL 12 Operation The Sphinx Remote is used for several different models and can therefore transmit different control codes depending on which model has been selected with the select buttons 3 Important Always press the PRE
21. ow use new batteries or replace the old correctly Shade off Switch it on Reprogram completely Remote Control does Wrong Remote mode Normal instead of Leam Distance between two remotes Select correct mode Place them closer together Leaming only possible with infrared systems exceeds 2 cm Signal to be leamed is not infrared Sensor window on front dirty Clean window Batteries of remote s empty Use new batteries Strong sun light hits sensor Shade off window Component reacts differently than expected or not at all Wring component selected Select the correct one Wrong command programmed Reprogram with Learn Component or Remote does not function Check component with it s original remote Batteries of remote empty Use new batteries 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the exterior with a soft lint free anti static cloth Do not use force while wiping the surface To remove difficult stains use a few drops of detergent on a moist cloth sweep carefully and wipe dry afterwards If some scratching occurs please first consult your Sphinx dealer He can give you advice about possible solutions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Do not use polishing or cleaning agents they may damage the sensitive acrylic finish Do not use aerosol cleaning agenis Most contain solvents which might actively react and damage the acrylic finish Bandwidth Phase response error
22. r outlet 100 240 VAC 23 DC POWER OUT To connect the flat cable going to the pre amp see 22 4 DISPLAY 27 VOL OFF VOL 26 MUTE Showing in the display s centre this indicates the Project Eight is in standby mode You activate the Project Eight with the STANDBY button and the display will show SPHINX PROJECT EIGHT after which it switches to the last selected input before stand by mode was selected Input This is the number of the input selected with the INPUT knob 1 to 8 Name The assigned name of the selected input max 8 chars Indicates the polarity of the selected input being normal in phase Indicates you have selected the reverse polarity out of phase for the input with the POLARITY button OFF Indicates the volume control is so no signal is being outputted VOL Indicates the volume control is set to the value shown at 8 1 99 This indicates the value of the volume control in dB 1 minimum and 99 maximum The control has a resolution of 1 dB anda control span of 100 dB MUTE As soon as you press the XK button on the Remote all indications will disappear and the display shows MUTE A press on the PRESETS button results in the following indication 10 PROJECT EIGHT SET UP This indication briefly shows after a press on PRESETS You have selected the SET UP mode More
23. s Note You can still change any commands already programmed Batteries The two batteries have a life span of approx one year during normal use but shorter when used more intensely Replacement batteries 1 5 V model AAA You also use rechargeable 1 5 V batteries Do not leave the battery compartment empty for more than 30 minutes or else all information in memory will be erased Note Position the new batteries exactly as shown in the illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment otherwise the memory might be erased completely Other things worth knowing The advanced user will understand that you can program any function for any button You are thus able to custom configure the Remote Control and use it for several pieces of equipment The memory holds a maximum of 120 commands Warning If you don t know exactly what you are doing please consult your Sphinx dealer When encountering problems Remote Control does not work Wring component selected Wrong Remote mode Leam instead of Normal Wrong command programmed Distance to component exceeds 7m Angle between Remote and component exceeds 30 Sensor window on front dirty Batteries empty or incorrectly placed Strong sun light in room Component is not switched on Memory erased Select the correct one Select correct mode Reprogram with Learn mode Use Remote at closer range Decrease angle Clean wind
24. s for each input General presets The general presets you can change are the channel balance the active outputs the tape output the display brightness and which input controls the optical Control Out 3 output After a brief press on the PRESETS button the display will show 1 PROJECT EIGHT SET UP This indication will appear briefly to indicate you have selected the SET UP mode The display automatically shows the next indication 2 0 dB BALANCE 0 dB This indicates the setting of the balance control the left value from 0 to 9 is for the left channel the right value for the right channel The INPUT control now has become BALANCE control and by turning you can adjust the channel balance anti clockwise to decrease the right signal the right hand value decreases clockwise to decrease the left signal the left hand value decreases Another press on PRESETS displays 3 MAIN OUT This shows the active outputs You select the correct setting with the INPUT control ALL OFF outputs off muted XLR XLR output active XLR CINCH XLR plus cinch output active Another press on PRESETS displays 4 TAPE OUT ON OFF Indicates whether the tape output is active or not You select the correct setting with the INPUT control Another press on PRESETS displays 5 BRIGHTNESS 100 75 50 25 Indicates the brightness of the display You select the correct setting with the INPUT control Another pres
25. s on PRESETS displays 6 AUTO ON INPUT Indicates which selected input activates CONTROL OUT 3 output You select the correct setting with the INPUT control Another press on PRESETS displays 7 PROJECT EIGHT NORMAL This indication appears briefly to show you have quit SET UP mode The display automatically returns to the normal indication see 1 All new settings are stored in memory and remain active until you change them After this the Project Eight functions normally as does the INPUT control 10 Input presets For each input you may change the following settings name extra boost or attenuation and polarity To change the setting of one input you first select that input with the INPUT control Then hold the PRESETS button depressed until the displays shows 1 PROJECT EIGHT PRESETS then release the button The display now shows the setting of the selected input e g 6 2 6 gt AUX 2 lt gt 04 lt 2 The first field after the number is for the name the second for the boost attenuation and the third for the polarity Everything between gt lt can be changed with the rotary controls With the INPUT control you may select a new name for the input from the table in the column to the right You may select any name for any input With the VOLUME control you may select the extra boost or attenuation between 9 dB and 9 dB This way you can match the input sensitivity to the output lev
26. u have placed the batteries in the Remote Control 1 Place both the Sphinx Remote Control and the other remote of TV or VCR flat on a table facing each other with a spacing of no more than 2cm Note Please do not do this in direct sunlight or under strong lighting conditions 2 Simultaneously press the Remote s XK and TV buttons The orange LED at the top right hand of the Remote will light 3 Momentarily press the first button on the Remote to be programmed The orange LED blinks 4 Then keep the appropriate button on the other remote depressed until the LED becomes green After releasing the button the LED will blink orange and you may program the next button 5 If the LED is red repeat steps and 4 it still remains red please refer to Remote does not 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all necessary buttons are programmed Note Do not forget to program the STANDBY button Note Do not forget to program the TV button with the ON command 7 When you are finished press any two buttons on the Remote to return to Normal mode The LED will now be tumed off Repeat steps 1 to 7 to program the remote of the VCR in step 2 you should press the XK and VCR buttons When this is finished your Sphinx Remote Control is ready for use How to operate the Remote Control with the different Sphinx components will be explained in the corresponding User Manual of each component Changing a command This is
27. yer DAT recorder DCC DCC recorder HDCD HDCD player LASRDISK Laserdisc player LINE General line level input LINE 1 General line level input LINE 2 General line level input MD input for turntable t Signal from turntable Project One Project Three Project Five Project Seven Project Nine Project Twenty Radio Balanced input 1 Surround decoder Stereo audio TV Stereo audio VCR PJ 1 PJ 3 PJ 5 PJ 7 PJ 9 PJ 20 RADIO SYMM 1 SURROUND TV SOUND VIDEO There is no real phono or MD input although it may be chosen as an option when ordering a Project Eight These inputs can be used to connect a phono pre pre amp 11 SPHINX REMOTE CONTROL This single Sphinx Remote Control lets you control all functions not only of the Project Eight but of all other Sphinx equipment Moreover you may also use it to control other sorts of equipment e g like TV and VCR thanks to the learn mode Only the following buttons and indications of the Remote apply to the Project Eight the others will not function Buttons and LED indication 1 LED As soon as you press a button this LED will blink green the Remote is functioning When blinking green red batteries running low When blinking red change batteries see Batteries STANDBY Use this button to switch the Project Eight to stand by PRE AMP To select the pre amp All buttons pressed hereafter will only control the pre amp functio
28. you do not use Main Out 3 we recommend you deselect this output with the SET UP mode select MAIN OUT XLR ONLY Balanced Use a balanced XLR cable to connect TRUE BALANCED OUTPUTS Right 1 and Left 1 to the corresponding inputs of the power amp Use a balanced XLR cable to connect TRUE BALANCED OUTPUTS Right 2 and Left 2 to the corresponding inputs of another component such as an extra power amp or surround processor Unbalanced Use anormal cinch cable but of the best quality to connect MAIN OUT 3 to the corresponding inputs of the power amp or any other component Connecting a recorder Connect the recorder s inputs to the TAPE OUT outputs Connect the recorder s outputs to INPUT 4 Connecting the inputs There are two balanced and six unbalanced inputs The default names are as will be shown in the display 1 CD 5 Aux 1 2 SYMM 2 6 Aux 2 3 Tuner 7 Aux 3 4 Tape 8 Aux 4 You can change these names however see Chapter 7 CHANGING PRESETS Balanced Use TRUE BALANCED INPUTS 1 and 2 to connect the balanced outputs of other signal sources Note If your CD player does not have balanced outputs connect it for example to INPUT 5 You may connect any signal source to any input Unbalanced The unbalanced inputs INPUT 3 up to INPUT 8 may be used for any unbalanced line level signal Connecting a turntable There is no specific RIAA phono input When using a turntable you should pre amplify th
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