Zone 2 Connections; Connection Of The Internal Zone 2 Amplifier; Connection Of The Zone 2 Preamp Outputs - Emotiva LMC-1 Manual

Zone 2 Connections

Connection of the Internal Zone 2 Amplifi er

Connection of the Zone 2 Preamp Outputs

Zone 2 Connections (External Amplifi er)
Connect the RCA audio outputs of LMC-1 in
the "ZONE" section of the back panel to the
input of a 2 channel amplifier that connects
to the speakers in the second zone. This
connection diagram shows the LMC-1
paired with a Emotiva BPA-1 amplifier that
is set for 2 channel operation. The actual
amplifier could be any 2 channel amplifier so
long as it meets the power requirement that
you wish to have in Zone 2.
If you will be installing Zone
2 speakers in a location
far away from the LMC-1,
it may be better to install a
dedicated amplifi er for the
best results. This is especially
true of applications such as
outdoor speaker locations.
In these cases, install the
Zone 2 amplifi er closer to the
speakers than to the LMC-1
for the best power transfer.
With the optional RRC-1 wall
plate connected to LMC-1,
you can control volume,
source, and mute functions
from the room in which the
speakers are installed.
Zone 2 Connections (On Board Amplifi er)
This diagram shows two speakers connected
directly to the Zone Amplifier Outputs of the
LMC-1. These could be any speakers whether it
be bookshelf type (as shown), in-wall, in ceiling,
or even outdoor speakers if the second zone is
for a patio or outdoor area.
First prepare the wires by stripping back 3/4" of
the insulation and unscrewing the 5 way binding
posts. Then connect the left speaker wiring to
the "LEFT +" and "LEFT -" terminals on the back
of LMC-1. Connect the right speaker wiring to
the "RIGHT +" and "RIGHT -" terminals. Be sure
to observe correct polarity so that the positive
terminal connects to the positive terminal at the
speaker.
If for some reason you have connected these
incorrectly, you will notice a distinct cancellation
that lacks low frequency response once you play
music through the speakers. If this is the case,
double check your connections!
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