Connecting your jc 2 continued output connections – Parasound JC 2 User Manual

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CONNECTING YOUR JC 2 continued

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

There are four pairs of output connections on the JC 2. All of them are active simultaneously.

Record Out Jacks

The Record Out jacks connect to the
Record Input jacks on your audio
recorder. The Record Out jacks provide
ﬁxed level signals that are unaffected
by the master volume control, L or R
level trim controls, mute or polarity
invert select.
Note: The Record Out jacks of the JC 2

are not switched as a monitor
for simultaneous comparisons of
recording to source.

Main Output Jacks

The Main Output Jacks are the primary
outputs that connect to the inputs on
your ampliﬁer(s). There are both
balanced and unbalanced Main Out
jacks. If your ampliﬁer is equipped with
balanced inputs we recommend this
type of connection. The polarity of the
Main Outputs is the same as the input,
but can be inverted 180° by pressing the
Invert button on the JC 2’s remote control. When polarity is inverted the POLARITY INVERT
indicator will illuminate on the front panel. For more information on when to use the polarity
invert feature please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual.
Note: The JC 2 uses a fully differential balanced circuit and its balanced outputs do not require

or use phase inverters.

Inverted Out Jacks

The polarity at the Inverted Out jacks is always 180° from the input signal, and is not affected
by the Invert button on the remote. You may use the inverted output jacks to maintain correct
absolute polarity if your power ampliﬁer(s) invert polarity. For more information on absolute
polarity please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual.

Inverted Out Jacks and Power Ampliﬁer Bridging

You can bridge a conventional two channel power ampliﬁer to mono by connecting one ampliﬁer
input channel to the JC 2’s left channel Inverted Out jack and the other ampliﬁer input channel to
the JC 2’s right channel Main Out jack. Connect a single mono speaker to the ampliﬁer’s left and
right positive (+) terminals, with no wires connected to its negative (–) terminals.
Note: While this won’t hurt the JC 2, you can seriously damage the power ampliﬁer if you make

any connections to its negative (–) speaker terminals.

Connecting a Signal Processor to Your JC 2

You can patch a signal processor between the JC 2 and your power ampliﬁer(s). This would
include devices such as an electronic crossover or the equalizer that is supplied with a particular
speaker. Make sure that the signal processor’s input can accept the full output of the JC 2
without overloading. You should also adjust the gain controls of your ampliﬁer, processor, and
the JC 2 for the lowest noise level.