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3.3.2 Bridge-Mono Operation
Bridge-Mono mode is intended for driving loads with a
total impedance of 4 ohms or more (see Section 3.3.3
if the load is less than 4 ohms). Installing the amplifier
in Bridge-Mono mode is very different from the other
modes and requires special attention.
To put the amplifier in Bridge-Mono mode, turn the
amplifier off and slide the stereo/mono switch to the
right (as you face the back of the amplifier). Both out-
puts receive the signal from Channel 1 with the output
of Channel 2 inverted so it can be bridged with the
Channel 1 output. DO NOT USE THE CHANNEL 2 IN-
PUT or the signal level and quality may be greatly de-
graded. Keep the Channel 2 level control turned down
completely (counterclockwise).
Note: The input jack and level control of Channel 2 are
Fig. 3.5 Bridge-Mono Wiring
BRIDGE-MONO MODE
CH-2 CH-1
CH-2 CH-1
STEREO
BRIDGE
MONO
PARALLEL
MONO
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
INPUT INPUT
CH-2 CH-1
FX
CAUTION:
TURN OFF AMPLIFIER
BEFORE CHANGING THIS SWITCH!
STEREO
BRIDGE
MONO
PARALLEL
MONO
MIXER
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DO NOT USE
THE CHANNEL 2
INPUTS.
DO NOT
USE BLACK
BINDING
POSTS.
ONLY USE THE CHANNEL 1 INPUTS
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not defeated in Bridge-Mono mode. Any signal fed into
Channel 2 will work against and add to or distort the
signal in Channel 1.
Connect the load across the Channel 1 and 2 red bind-
ing posts with the positive lead from the load attaching
to the red post of Channel 1 and the negative lead of
the load attaching to the red post of Channel 2 as
shown in Figure 3.5. THE TWO BLACK BINDING
POSTS ARE NOT USED AND SHOULD NOT BE
SHORTED. The load must be balanced (neither side
shorted to ground).
CAUTION: Be certain all equipment (meters,
switches, etc.) connected to the mono output is
balanced. To prevent oscillations, both sides of the
line must be isolated from the input grounds.
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