Conrad-
Johnson ET7 Owner’s Manual
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Connection
SOURCES (PH/AUX, TUNER, CD, VIDEO, AUX2):
These high
level inputs are electronically equivalent. The load they present to
the source varies with the volume control setting, but in no case
will it drop below 12 kOhms. Connect the corresponding source
components to these inputs.
EPL1:
A set of line-level inputs and outputs provided for
connection of external signal processors (e.g. parametric equalizer,
tone controls). These can also be used for the connection of a tape
recorder. In this case, connect the EPL OUT to the recording input
of your tape recorder, and the EPL IN to the output of your tape
recorder. The EPL IN connection can also be used as an additional
line level input.
THEATER:
This is an external processor loop designed to
conveniently accommodate the addition of a surround-sound
processor (SSP) to a high-quality two-channel system without
compromising two-channel performance. Connect the front left and
front right channel outputs from your SSP to the EPL2 input. You
can also connect the THEATER OUT to an input on your SSP,
allowing you to do matrix processing on selected two channel
sources. When THEATER is selected, the level controls are set to
unity gain. Level and balance control is then accomplished via your
surround sound processor.
MAIN OUT:
Two pairs of main outputs are provided. Connect to
the input of your amplifier (or crossover in a bi-amplified system).
We recommend the use of an amplifier with an input impedance of
20k ohms or higher. Since the ET7 inverts phase, it may be
necessary to invert the speaker leads to maintain correct absolute
phase. See the section on “Getting the most out of your ET7" for
an explanation.
