Plinius Reference M-10, Manual

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PLINIUS REFERENCE M-10

4. INPUT SELECTION SWITCH

This switch directly above the XLR input is used to select the pair of RCA or XLR input 
sockets UP towards the RCA selects the RCA input connections, while DOWN selects XLR 
inputs.

5. HT BYPASS INPUT

This input is for use specifically with home theatre processors and AV receivers. In some 
circumstances you may wish to use the Plinius system as the front two channels of a 
surround or home theatre environment. The HT Bypass input can be used for this purpose, 
as any signal connected to these inputs will feed to the outputs, bypassing the volume 
control. HT Bypass mode is accessed by the remote or the trigger input.

6. PRE OUT 

The Pre Out connection is provided to enable the Reference M-10 dual mono preamplifier 
to be connected to an external power amplifier.  

7. LINE OUT

These RCA outputs are situated next to Pre Out and are provided to interface to line level 
recording devices for archiving, or transferring to portable media. The outputs are always 
live with the signal of whichever source is selected at the time of recording.

8. REMOTE TRIGGER INPUT/OUTPUT SOCKETS

In order to integrate more effectively into a home theatre system, the Reference M-10 
has a remote trigger input socket on the rear panel. By connecting a processor or source 
component with a remote trigger signal to this socket, the Reference M-10 can be 
switched between HT Bypass and standby modes. When in standby the preamplifier draws 
less current and will operate at minimum temperature. This may be of advantage in multi-
amplifier and/or remote installations.

The Reference M-10 also features two remote trigger output sockets. By connecting this 
trigger output to other system components, the entire system can be put in and out of 
standby by the source component.

9. REMOTE IR INPUT

This socket is for connecting to an external remote control sender. Some companies 
manufacture these devices to enable multi-room remote control. Please see your Plinius 
dealer for further advice. 

10. GROUND LIFT SWITCH 

This switch allows the signal ground to be disconnected from the chassis.  In some 
installations a hum loop may exist due to duplicate ground paths from different 
equipment.  Use this switch to remove the connection from 0V to ground thus allowing 
some flexibility in your particular set-up.