
CA200 Owner’s Manual 6
onnection
SOURCES (PH/AUX1, TUNER, CD, VIDEO, AUX2): These high
level inputs are electrically 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 compo-
nents to these inputs.
EPL1: This set of line-level inputs and outputs provides for connec-
tion of an external signal processor (e.g. parametric equalizer, tone
controls) or a tape recorder. Connect the EPL OUT to the input of
your signal processor or tape recorder, and the EPL IN to the out-
put of your processor or tape recorder. Alternatively, the EPL IN
connection can be used as an additional line level input.
EPL2/THEATER: This is an external processor loop designed to
conveniently accommodate the addition of a surround-sound proc-
essor (SSP) to a high-quality two-channel system without compro-
mising two-channel performance. Connect the front left and front
right channel outputs from your SSP to THEATER IN. You can also
connect the THEATER OUT to an input on your SSP, allowing you
to do signal processing on selected two channel sources. When
THEATER is selected, the level controls are set and locked to unity
gain. Level and balance control are then accomplished via your
surround sound processor.
PRE OUT: Provided for special applications, such as bi-amplified
audio systems. We recommend the use of an amplifier with an in-
put impedance of 20k ohms or higher. The Pre Out is phase cor-
rect. See the section on “Getting the most out of your CA200" for
an explanation.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS: Binding posts are provided for the connec-
tion of your loudspeakers, with correct spacing to accept a stan-
dard “double banana” plug (not provided for on European units).
They will also accept spade lugs, or bare wire. The two channels
should be connected in correct “relative phase”. This means that
when the same signal is applied to both channels, the right and left
channel speaker diaphragms will move synchronously –in and out
together.
The connectors on speakers are usually coded –one designated
“C”, “ground”, “-“, or black, the other designated “+” or red. In-
phase connection can normally be achieved by taking care to con-
nect the wire from the “+” amplifier terminal to the red or “+”