Balanced Inputs; Single-Ended Inputs - Cary Audio Design CAI 1 Owner's Manual

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BALANCED INPUTS:

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* Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment
with balanced outputs.
* The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input are:
2 1
3
Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources
to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to
the CAI 1. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects
to the equivalent input pin.

SINGLE-ENDED INPUTS:

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* Accepts right-channel and left-channel (RCA) inputs from line-level source equipment
such as tuners, CD player, and SACD player.
LOUDSPEAKER BINDING POSTS (OUTPUTS):
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* Provides audio output. Two pairs of custom-made, high-current binding posts
labeled + (positive) and - (negative) are included.
* These binging posts are designed to facilitate high pressure, high contact area
connections without the use of tools such as nut drivers. A simple finger-tightening
actually yields higher contact pressure than traditional hex binding posts. There is
no need to exert unusual effort when tightening.
* CAUTION!
NEVER connect power amplifier outputs to any component other than a loudspeaker.
NEVER short-circuit power amplifier outputs.
NEVER connect power amplifier outputs to another power amplifier's outputs.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the CAI 1 binding posts. Tight, high-contact pressure
connections can be achieved with finger-tightening.
DO NOT FORCE the CAI 1 binding post "wings" up and over a bent or oversized
connector. Doing so may result in binding post damage. If the connector obstructs the
"wing"-turning, slide it into place when the binding post opening provides a snug fit.
Then, use quarter-turns to tighten the connection as needed.
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Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal - (inverting)
Connector ground lug: chassis ground