Connections; The Simple Preamp - Factory Settings - Burmester 077 Owner's Manual

All connection terminals are located on the rear panel. While connecting the preamp, all components of the music
system must be turned off.
Through factory settings a lot of functions are disabled to operate the 077 as a simple preamp. With the menus you
are comfortably able to activate the numerous options the 077 offers. In daily use these functions are hidden. If
wanted, factory settings can be reestablished.
Inputs To connect source components like CD-Player, FM-Tuner, Tape deck etc. the standard
version of the preamp provides five balanced inputs (XLR) named INPUT 1 to INPUT 5
(24) and one unbalanced module input (RCA) named INPUT LINE (25). For the best
sound we recommend using the balanced inputs whenever possible.
Instead of the LINE module the preamp may be equipped alternatively with Phono MC
module, Phono MM module or with a D/A converter module.
The pinning of the balanced inputs is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.
SURROUND input The two front channels (right front / left front) of a surround sound processor or decoder
must be connected to the INPUT 6/SURR (23). In this configuration the signal is sent
directly to the MAIN outputs (not to the RECORD outputs), bypassing volume control.
Therefore connect only components with their own volume control to the SURROUND
input!
This input allows the easy integration of surround sound components into an existing two-
channel hifi system.
The SURROUND input cannot be selected over the RECORD level.
The pinning of the SURROUND input is: PIN1=GND, PIN2=NEG, PIN3=POS.
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CAUTION: Never connect a unit to this input without its own volume control. Serious
damage to your ears and equipments may occur.
Adapter Plugs If your stereo components should only offer unbalanced outputs, you are able to use our
balanced inputs with the adapter plugs as unbalanced inputs. In these adapter plugs the
Pins 2 (negative input) and Pin 1 (ground pin) are connected (see graphic below). 4 XLR-
RCA adapters plugs are delivered with the units, allowing you to use 2 inputs as
unbalanced inputs. If you need further plugs you may get them at your authorized dealer.
NOTICE: Please do only use BURMESTER XLR-RCA adapter.

CONNECTIONS

THE "SIMPLE" PREAMP - FACTORY SETTINGS
Wiring of the Adapter Plugs
RCA
GROUND
1
SIGNAL
3
2
XLR
8
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