Plinius Audio Odeon Power Amplifier - Manual (Page 11)

9 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER
be an RCA input and XLR input connected to one module at the same time, and the
selector switch should correspond with the input that is in use.
3. OUTPUT TERMINALS
Connections for the loudspeakers are provided on each module panel. A pair of five
way binding posts are fitted – these provide ease of use with cables requiring a large
contact area. The Dual Amp modules have two pairs of binding posts, one for each of
the two amplifier channels on the module itself.
4. MAINS POWER CORD IEC SOCKET
This connector is where the mains supply cable from your wall connects to the
amplifier. You will notice that a fuse holder is mounted within this connection, and it
holds a mains fuse to provide surge and overload protection for your amplifier.
5. MAINS SWITCH
This heavy-duty rocker switch in the centre of the panel turns the Mains/Line Power
to the amplifier ON or OFF. An LED in the centre of the front panel indicates that the
power is on. When first switched on the unit will go into standby and the LED will
vary in brightness. The amplifier draws a moderately high current when switched on.
Despite the “Soft Start Circuit” within the amplifier reducing current demand on the
mains as the amplifier is switched on, it is not good practice to rapidly turn the Mains
switch on and off repeatedly.
6. REMOTE TRIGGER TERMINALS
In order to integrate more effectively into a home theatre system, the Plinius Odeon
has remote trigger terminals fitted to the rear panel. By connecting a processor
with a remote trigger signal to these terminals, the Odeon can be put in and out of
standby by the processor to which it is connected. When in standby the amplifier
draws less current and will operate at minimum temperature. The output relays are
also open, disconnecting the loudspeakers. This may be of advantage in a multi-
amplifier and/or remote installations. Polarity of the connections to the remote trigger
is not important.
7. LED BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
This small variable resistor can be adjusted from the rear panel, which will alter the
brightness of all external blue LEDs at the same time.
8. GROUND LIFT SWITCH
This switch is located to the top right of the rear panel, and allows the signal ground
to be disconnected from the chassis. In some installations a hum loop may exist due
to duplicate ground paths from different equipment. Use this switch to remove the
connection from 0V to ground thus allowing some flexibility in your particular set-up.