Vertical Bi-Amp Mode - Burmester 218 Operation Manual

O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L
a) Vertical bi-amp mode
In vertical bi-amp mode, each of your loudspeakers is fed by one
218 power amplifier. This mode allows you to place the power
amplifiers in close proximity to your loudspeakers.
1. Connecting a preamplifier for vertical bi-amp mode
Place your device in a suitable location. Make sure that all connections are
easily accessible.
Switch off both
1. Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier with one Burmester bi-amp
adapter each.
Connect the outputs of the bi-amp adapters marked in red to the inputs for the right
2.
channel (
Connect the outputs of the bi-amp adapters marked in blue to the inputs for the left
3.
channel (
Use Burmester XLR cables to extend the connection of the bi-amp adapters to your
preamplifier. Longer, custom-made Burmester adapter cables are also available on
request.
If your preamplifier does not have the appropriate outputs, you can use the enclosed
adapters. Please ask your dealer about this if necessary.
2. Connecting the loudspeakers for vertical bi-amp mode
Connect your loudspeakers as shown in figure 3.
When connecting, also observe the operation manual for your loudspeakers.
Correct polarity
When connecting the loudspeakers, make sure that the connections have the correct
polarity. It is important that you make all connections in phase:
positive output of the power amplifier (+) = positive input of the loudspeaker (+)
negative output of the power amplifier (-) = negative input of the loudspeaker (-)
Do not switch your hi-fi system on again until you are sure that all the devices
are connected correctly. Set your preamplifier to a low volume first.
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