Esoteric F-05 Manual Del Usuario página 9

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Analog input (INPUTS) connectors
Connect the analog output connectors of Super Audio CD play-
ers, DVD players, cassette decks, tuners and other equipment to
these connectors.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R)
connector of an output device and the L connector of the same
pair on this unit to the left (L) connector of the output device.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
Insert a balanced XLR plug until the connector lever locks.
Press this lever when disconnecting.
For RCA connectors: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the white pin plugs to the white (L) connectors and
connect the red pin plugs to the red (R) connectors.
o The XLR input connectors can be switched to 3 HOT (+)
(page 22).
Connecting record players
This unit has a built-in phono equalizer. When connecting a
record player, use the PHONO connectors.
o Always connect the record player's ground to the SIGNAL
GND grounding connector on this unit.
o Use the PHONO MM/MC button to set the cartridge type
being used (page 19).
B
SIGNAL GND grounding connector
Using a commercially-available sheathed wire to connect this
to the grounding terminal of a Super Audio CD player, power
amplifier or other device might improve the audio quality.
o This is not an electrical safety ground.
C
Preamp input (EXT. PRE IN) connectors
Connect an external preamp here to use this unit as a power
amp (page 12).
D
Analog output (PRE OUT/REC OUT) connectors
These output 2 channels of analog audio.
Connect these to the analog input connectors on another device.
When connecting these to a CD recorder or other audio input
device, set the PRE OUT output (page 23) according to the use.
To use this unit as a preamp, see "Connections for use as a pre-
amp" on page 12.
Connect the R connector of a pair on this unit to the right (R)
connector of an input device and the L connector of the same
pair on this unit to the left (L) connector of the input device.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
For XLR connectors: Use a balanced XLR audio cable.
Insert a balanced XLR plug into the connector until it locks.
For RCA connectors: Use an RCA audio cable.
Connect the white pin plugs to the white (L) connectors and
connect the red pin plugs to the red (R) connectors.
E
Optional board slot
This slot is for installing optional boards that are sold separately.
F
AC power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included power cord to this socket. After complet-
ing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power
outlet.
Use only a genuine Esoteric power cord. Use of
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other power cords could result in fire or electric
shock.
At Esoteric, we use Esoteric MEXCEL stressfree cables for
reference.
For detailed information, access the following website.
http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esoteric/accessory/indexe.html
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