Chapter 2: System Configurations; Unbalanced Connections - Sunfire TGA-7201-230 User Manual

CHAPTER 2
System Configurations
The following pages show some typical connections that you might make in your installation. They show how the inputs
and outputs of the Theater Grand Amplifier are connected to your preamplifier and speakers.

Unbalanced Connections

R B
If your preamplifier has RCA out-
puts, it can be connected to the ampli-
fier inputs as shown. The amplifier will
boost the preamplifier's output, up to a
level suitable for driving speakers.
This diagram also shows how the
Voltage Source outputs connect to
the input posts of your speakers. (The
Current Source can be used instead,
as shown on the next page).
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U N B A L A N C E D
P R E A M P O U T P U T S
L B
R S
L S
R
+
+
+
R B
R
R S C
L O U D S
P E A K E R
This will cause a short circuit and may
damage your amplifier or speakers.
L
C
Line-level audio signals
From: Preamplifier main RCA outputs
To: Amplifier line-level inputs
+
+ +
+
L S L B
Speaker-level audio outputs
L
From: Amplifier outputs
S
To:
Make sure that the posi-
tive speaker wires do not
touch the negative speaker
wires, or any chassis metal.
Speaker input posts
R = Right Channel
C = Center Channel
L = Left Channel
RS = Right Surround (rear) Channel
LS = Left Surround (rear) Channel
RB = Right Surround Back Channel
LB = Left Surround Back Channel
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