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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Input Signal Wiring
Included with the CR Series Reference Monitors are
multiple accessories, including:
•
1/8" to stereo RCA cable to connect computer
output to speakers
• 1/8" to 1/8" cable to connect a smart phone
or media player to front panel of speakers
•
Speaker-to-speaker cable
Even though these cables are included, they might
need to be replaced at some point [e.g. cats play tug-
of-war, kid uses it as a whip, you use it as a makeshift
tourniquet, etc.]. Or perhaps you prefer to use the 1/4"
inputs. If so, we recommend using high-quality, shielded
cables to connect the signal source to the signal input
jack [3] on CR Series reference monitors.
Three types of input connectors are provided to
interface with virtually any application you may have:
• Balanced TRS / Unbalanced TS cables work well
with the 1/4" inputs.
• Unbalanced phono cables work well with the RCA
inputs.
• Balanced TRS cables work well with the 1/8" inputs.
NOTE: Route the cable away from AC power cords
and outlets. These are common sources for hum in an
audio signal. Wall warts and line lumps are especially
insidious hum inducers!
NOTE: In certain home theater applications, it may
be necessary to connect the speaker outputs from a
stereo receiver to the inputs of the CR Series reference
monitors if the receiver doesn’t have preamp outputs or
other line-level output connections.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a
speaker output directly to the input of the
CR Series reference monitor! Speaker levels
are much higher than line levels and can damage the
input circuitry in the CR Series reference monitors.
However, it is possible to insert a speaker-level
to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver’s
speaker output and the CR Series reference monitor’s
input. Any local authorized dealer should be able
to assist, or you can build your own.
Care and Cleaning
CR Series reference monitors will provide many years
of reliable service if you follow these guidelines.
• Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture.
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing
temperatures).
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets. Only do this when
the power is turned off.