Making Connections - Radial Engineering JDV Mk5 User Manual

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MAking ConneCTions

Before making connections always ensure levels are turned down or audio
systems turned off. This will avoid connection or turn-on transients that
could harm sensitive components such as the tweeters in your speaker
system. There is no power switch on the JDV. As soon as you plug in the
power supply the JDV will come to life. The JDV's external power supply
will accommodate any voltage from 100V to 240V. Simply change the IEC
cable to suit. The 4-pin XLR provides a secure locking connection. Before disconnecting,
once again make sure the equipment that is connected is powered off or levels turned down.
As there are many connection options, we will use a simple bass guitar as the working example.
The same basic approach will work for most instruments. Begin by setting all of the controls
and switches in the start position as shown below.
Connect your instrument to input-A using a standard ¼" coaxial guitar cable and the XLR
output to a mic input on your mixing console. The balanced XLR male output employs the
AES standard with pin-1 ground, pin-2 hot (+) and pin-3 cold (-). Check to make sure the AB
selector is set to A (in the "out" position). Set the level control on the JDV to 12 o'clock and
increase the mixer volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. Always test at low
volumes to prevent damage to components should a connection be loose. If you like, connect
your stage amp using the THRU output. This buffered output is used to send the active signal
to the stage amp or effects pedals.
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