Lexicon RV-5 User Manual page 18

Basic Operation
REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW
16 DOCK CONNECTOR
Provides an input port for an iPod®, which can then be accessed
through the RV-5. To use this feature, the D-1 Dock option must be
installed to the DOCK connector. With a compatible iPod
connected to the RV-5, selecting the DOCK input allows you to play
audio programming from the iPod. You can navigate the iPod
using the RV-5 remote and view any of the iPod menus through the
RV-5 front panel and any video monitor connected to the RV-5.
For more information on the D-1 Dock option and how to use your
RV-5 with an iPod, refer to page xxx.
17 ZONE 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Provides digital audio output in Zone 2. Two outputs are available,
marked LEFT and RIGHT.
18 PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Provides outputs for an optional, external power amplifier for appli-
cations where higher power is desired.
19 TUNER ANTENNA CONNECTORS
Provides two antenna connections for the AM/FM stereo radio
tuner.
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AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW
The RV-5 features a 9-channel power amplifier with 140W per
channel. Heavy duty gold plated 5-way binding posts are provided
for speaker connections.
The amplifiers feature advanced thermal current and DC protection
for each channel. Thermal protection monitors the temperature of
the chassis and heatsinks and automatically deactivates the specific
channel(s) when they exceed their normal safe operating temper-
ature. Current protection ensures that the output transistors are
protected by limiting the current capability which is determined by
the output voltage, while DC protection prevents DC and
frequencies below 10Hz from reaching the speakers.
The amplifiers are designed to meet the highest standards of perfor-
mance and sound quality.
MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT
The amplifier output connectors can accept bare speaker wires,
banana plug connectors or certain spade connectors. When using
bare speaker wires, loosen the connector, insert the wire into the
top of the receptacle, then tighten the connector. The same
procedure should be used for spade connectors. Banana plugs
should be inserted into the outward-facing receptacle.
Use heavy-gauge speaker cable to ensure low-impedance
connections between the amplifier and the speakers. Observe
correct speaker polarity.
CAUTION!
Do not connect the outputs of one channel to
the outputs of other channels or to other amplifiers.
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