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5. Limiter switch
When the input signal connected to your amplifier is too high, you can end up with a distorted
output signal. To prevent this, both channels of your CV-5000 feature a clip limiter that can be
engaged or disengaged selectively.
6. Bridge / Stereo / Parallel switch
This switch changes the amplifier operating mode from either stereo or mono, and bridged or
parallel. You can place this switch in “STEREO” position (center) for normal stereo operation.
When placed in “PARALLEL” position, the channel 1 input signal is routed to the power
amplifier of both channel. When placed “BRIDGED” position, the channel 1 input signal is
routed to both amplifiers again. In Parallel and Bridged mode, the channel 2 input is ignored.
7. 5-way Binding Post
Connect each channel of the CV-5000 to 4 ohms or 8 ohms loudspeakers. Two pairs of 5-way
binding posts are provided for each channel, so that paralleling of speakers is possible.
Connection to the binding posts can be made with bare wire, banana plugs, or spade lug
terminations. Make connections to both the Channel 1 and Channel 2 terminals for Stereo or
Parallel Mode, or a single connection across the red terminals only of Channel 1 and Channel
2 for Bridged Mono Mode.
8. Speakon output connectors
You can use these to connect each channel of the CV-5000 to 4 ohms or 8 ohms
loudspeakers. Using Speakon speaker cables, make connections to both the channel 1 and
channel 2 connectors for Stereo or Parallel Mode, or to the Bridged mode connector for
Bridged Mono Mode.
9. Circuit breaker
The circuit breaker replaces common disposable fuses. This circuit breaker will trip if there is
a fault with the main voltage or if maximum output is exceeded. Simply depress the circuit
breaker and power up the unit again.
10. AC input
This is an IEC connector for your included AC power cable.