Yamaha C-5000 C-5000 Owner s Manual - Page 14
Balanced and unbalanced connections, Balanced connection, Jacks for balanced connections
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Balanced and unbalanced connections This unit features XLR-type balanced jacks and RCAtype unbalanced input jacks. Note Do not use balanced and unbalanced connections between two components simultaneously. Doing so would create a ground loop that could generate static and noise. Balanced connection A balanced connection is designed to cancel and prevent unwanted noise. Since longer cables tend to pick up more noise, a balanced connection is useful if you need to use long cables. Generally, if your components feature balanced outputs, you should use balanced connections. Jacks for balanced connections XLR-type jacks on this unit are used for balanced connections. The input and output jacks utilize different designs. Input jacks are female, and output jacks are male. For balanced connections, balanced cables with XLR connectors are used. Connect a male connector on the cable to a female jack on the unit, and connect a female connector to a male jack on the unit. XLR jack (female) XLR connector (male) Lever 1 1 2 3 2 3 XLR jack (male) XLR connector (female) Lever 2 2 1 3 1 3 When connecting a cable to an output jack, be sure to align the holes on the connector with the pins on the jack, and then insert the connector into the jack until you hear a click. To remove the cable, while pressing and holding down the lever on the female XLR connector, pull it out from the jack. Balanced connection polarity When making a balanced connection, you must set the polarity correctly. Generally, pin #2 is Hot, but sometimes pin #3 can be Hot. Refer to the owner's manual for the connected component to learn which pin at the output jack is Hot. To set the polarity for the BAL 1 and BAL 2 input jack pins, use the PHASE selector on the rear panel. Note • The PHONO and EXT. IN jacks do not feature a PHASE switch. The pin polarity of these jacks is standard and fixed. • Pin #2 is Hot on Yamaha players. When connecting a cable to an input jack, be sure to align the pins on the connector with the holes in the jack, and then insert the connector into the jack until you hear a click. To remove the cable, while pressing and holding down the lever on the input jack on the unit, pull out the male XLR connector from the jack. 14