Bowers & Wilkins DB1 - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Input 1 – Balanced mono, XLR input socket
The DB1 balance mono input is intended for use with
preamplifiers or audio-visual processors that provide a
balanced mono audio output.
Note: Balanced connection, where negative,
positive and ground signals are carried on separate
wires, is common in professional and some high-end
domestic audio equipment. Balanced connection is
inherently more resistant to interference and noise
than unbalanced connection.
2. Input 2 – Unbalanced mono, RCA Phono input
socket
The DB1 unbalanced mono input is intended for use
with preamplifiers or audio-visual processors that
provide an unbalanced mono audio output.
3. Input 3 – Unbalanced stereo, RCA Phono input
sockets
The DB1 unbalanced stereo input is intended for use
with preamplifiers or audio-visual processors that
provide a stereo unbalanced audio output.
Use an appropriate high quality interconnect cable to
connect to the required input or inputs.
In addition to the mains and signal input sockets the
DB1 connection panel carries the following further
sockets.
4. Trigger 1 – 3.5mm jack input socket
The Trigger 1 socket enables wired remote control of
the DB1 switch on and standby function.
5. Trigger 2 – 3.5mm jack input socket
The Trigger 2 socket enables wired remote control of
DB1 preset selection.
6. Remote IR - 3.5mm jack input socket
The Remote IR (infra-red) socket enables fully wired
remote control of the DB1 via an outboard IR sensor
and repeater.
Your Bowers & Wilkins retailer will be able to provide
more information on IR control.
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7. RS-232 – 9-pin D connector
The RS-232 interface connector enables the
connection of a PC running the Bowers & Wilkins
SubApp™ software application. The RS232 interface
also enables the DB1 to be incorporated in remote
control home automation systems. Your Bowers &
Wilkins retailer will be able to provide more information
RS232 based home automation systems.
8. USB 2.0 – USB slave socket
The USB socket enables DB1 internal software to be
updated.
Note: DB1 software may be updated from time to
time. You can check whether your DB1 software is
up to date by selecting “About” from the setup home
menu, noting the installed version and checking if
there is a later version available on the DB1 support
page at www.bowers-wilkins.com.