Ecler CA200z User Manual

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63. INSTALLATION3.1. Location and assemblyThe CA200z can be installed on a tabletop, in a standard 19" wide rack cabinet or in astandard 9.5" wide half-rack cabinet. Any of these installation options is possible using the availablerack installation accessories (kit of 2 2UHRMKIT supports, not included as standard).3.2. Mains connectionThe amplifier is powered by alternating current through its internal power source: 90-264VAC and 47-440Hz.The amplifier's AC power cable must be earthed through its mains cable (earth resistanceRg = 30or lower). The working environment should be dry and completely dust-free. Do notexpose the unit to rain or water splashes. Do not place liquid containers or incandescent objectssuch as candles on top of the unit.Always unplug the unit from the mains supply before working on orconnecting/disconnecting the amplifier. There are no elements that can be manipulatedby the user inside the amplifier.To avoid buzzing, do not allow the power cable to intertwine with the shielded audiocables that transport the signal.3.3. Audio input connectionsThe CA200z accepts two types of signals in its input channels: Microphone (MIC): with balanced Euroblock-type connections on the rear panel orjack (MIC2) connections on the front panel that can accept a signal level between -20dBV and –50 dBV with adjustable sensitivity through its ADJ controlNote: The microphone inputs have phantom power to supply condenser microphones, activatedby the internal jumper (see 10. CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM section). This option comesdisabled (OFF) by default or from the factory. Line signals (LINE 1 to LINE 4): equipped with a non-balanced mini jack stereoconnection on the front panel (LINE 2) or double RCA on the rear panel (LINE1 toLINE4). They can admit nominal signals of -6 dBV and 0 dBV, with input sensitivitythat can be adjusted through internal jumper (see section 10. CONFIGURATIONDIAGRAM). These can be used to connect signals from CD players, radio tuners,mixing consoles, media players, PC and tablet audio outputs, etc.Note: Turntables CAN NOT BE CONNECTED directly to this device because none of the inputshave an RIAA preamp.Active audio sources are selected/deselected by a short press of the front panel keyslabelled LINE 1 to 4, MIC1 and MIC2. The possible source selections are: LINE SELECTION:-Pressing one of the LINE1 to LINE4 keys activates the corresponding lineinput (LED lit = selected source)-Two or more sources of this type cannot be selected simultaneously: whenone line input is selected, the previous one is deselected