Using BI-AMP output mode
This unit can be used as a mono bi-amplifier.
Set the OUTPUT MODE switches on the units for the L and R chan-
nels to BI-AMP.
In BI-AMP mode, use two of these units for stereo playback.
What is bi-amp connection?
This method operates amplifiers independently for low-frequency
and high-frequency speaker units.
Connection example
XLR pin assignment
1. COMMON
2. HOT (+)
3. COLD (−)
AP-505 for R channel
Connect a set of
cables of one type
or the other.
Select the connectors
being used.
R
Audio output
(PRE OUT, etc.)
Preamplifier or other device with
a preamplifier function
(such as a DAC)
Speaker
R
HF
LF
Set the OUTPUT MODE
switch to BI-AMP.
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L
NOTE
o Sound input through the analog audio INPUTS L connector will
be output from both the L and R SPEAKERS connectors.
o Sound input through the analog audio INPUTS R connector will
not be output from the SPEAKERS connectors.
V
ATTENTION
o Bi-amplification is not possible with speakers that do not have
both low and high frequency connectors.
o When using bi-amp connections, remove speaker terminal links
and disconnect the connections between speaker ¥ connectors
and between ^ connectors.
AP-505 for L channel
Connect a set of
cables of one type
or the other.
Select the connectors
being used.
o Set the INPUT SELECTOR and OUTPUT MODE switches for
the R channel the same as for the L channel.
Speaker
L
HF
LF
Set the OUTPUT MODE
switch to BI-AMP.
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EN
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