Connecting
the system
Make
sure
that
all
components
are
turned
off before
making
connections.
Refer
to
Figure
2 for
an
illustration.
1.
Connect
your
preamp's
outputs
to
the
RS I's electronic
crossover's
inputs.
2.
Connect
the
electronic
crossover's
high
pass
outputs
to
the
inputs
of
a stereo
power
amp
(or two mono
amps)
that will be used to drive the mid-
tweeter
sections.
3.
Connect
the
mid-high
powér
amp's
outputs
to the
RS I's
mid~tweeter
sections,
observing
polarity
(+ to +,
~ to
-)
and
left/right
channel
identification.
4.
Connect
the
electronic
crossover's
low
pass
outputs
to
the
inputs
of
another
stereo
power
amp
{or two
additional
mono
power
amps)
which
will
be used
to
drive
the
woofer
columns.
5.
Connect
the
low
frequency
power
amp's
outputs
to
the
electric
crossover's
amp
inputs*
(not to
the
woofer
columns).
Observe
polarity
and
left/right
channel
identification.
6.
Connect
the
electronic
crossover's
speaker
outputs
to
the
RS
I's
woofer
columns.
Observe
polarity
and
left/
'xight
channel
identification.
Figure
2:
PREAMP
MID-HI
POWER
AMP
INPUTS
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FREQ
POWER
AMP
RS
1: SYSTEM,
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*These
leads
are
not
to
exceed
6'
in
length
WARNING:
Improper
connections
of
the
low frequency
circuit
and/or
incorrect
setting
of the BASS
AMP
switch
will
cause
full
power
oscillation
and possible
damage
to
your
system,
Steps
5 and
6
of
the
preceding
instructions
must
be
followed
exactly.
In addition,
the
BASS
AMP
switch
on
the
electronic
crossover
must
be
set
in the
proper
position
to
accomodate
your
low
frequency
power
amplifier.
Consult
the
manufacturer
of
the
amp-
lifier
to determine
if it is INVERTING
or NON-INVERTING
(explained
in the
following
section).
(If you
are
using
two
mono
power
amps,
they
must
be
identical
in this
respect
or
the
system
will
not
operate
properly,
and
subsequent
damage
will
occur
which
is NOT
covered
in
your
warranty.)
Set
the
BASS
AMP
switch
(shown
in
the
section
covering
the
electronic
crossover
unit,
item
. #15)
to the
correct
position
by loosening
the
two
screws
4y-turn,
setting
the
switch,
and
tightening
the
screws
firmly.
If at any
time
a change
is made
in
the
low
frequency
power
amps,
the
above
instructions
must
be repeated.
NOTE:
The
bass
feedback
control
system
will
not
operate
with
a bridged
or
a
bridged-type
power
amplifier.
Some
amp-
lifier
outputs
may
be
optionally
bridged
by the
customer,
while
some
are
this
way
by design.
If you
have
questions
concern-
ing your
power
amplifier,
consult
the
manufacturer
of the
amp.
(Bridged
and
bridged-type
amplifiers
wili
work
with
the
mid-tweeter
sections.)
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