6 setup, 7 input wire and connectors – Media Technology Systems ION8.8 User Manual
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distribution
arrangements
are
sufficient
for
the
nominal
A/C
Voltage
and
the
resultant
current
being
sourced
by
your
ION.
3.6 Setup
Unpacking your ION
: It is recommended that the carton and packing material is
retained so the ION may be shipped for service should this be required. Any damage
caused
by
improper
packaging
will
not
be
covered
under
warranty.
Should
you
chose
to
dispose
of
the
carton
and
packaging,
make
sure
to
dispose
of
these
parts
according
to
local,
state
and
national
requirements
and
good
ecological
practice.
What comes with your ION
: A full set of input and output “line” connectors are fitted
as
standard
to
your
new
MTSI
ION.
A
power
supply
and
cables
are
supplied
that
are
appropriate
to
the
territory
within
which
the
ION
is
supplied.
Level Controls:
Initial setting for these should be to the full counter‐clockwise
position,
or
minimum.
This
is
an
advisable
set
up
convention,
which
avoids
accidental
high‐level
signals
potentially
damaging
the
loudspeaker.
With
an
appropriate
signal
applied
to
the
input,
gradually
bring
up
the
signal
level
through
the
ION
and
confirm
proper
system
operation.
See
Signal Present
and
PEAK
sections
.
RS485 ground and termination selector
: See relevant section.
3.7 Input Wire and Connectors:
Each channel input uses a Euro/Phoenix type input connector set. The line connectors
are
supplied
with
your
ION.
It
is
recommended
that
balanced
connections
are
used
for
all
inputs
in
professional
applications,
since
significantly
less
hum,
buzz
or
other
noise
are
induced
on
the
signal,
particularly
in
long
cable
runs
such
as
are
found
in
installations.
Cable/Line Connections
: For balanced input connect as Figure 3-5 below. For an
unbalanced source, use balanced cable and only connect the shield at the ION4.4/8.8.
The
source
should
be
connected
to
the
+
and
–
of
the
cable
only
(not
the
shield).
Figure 3-5: Euroblock connector pinout
Note:
The
Phoenix/Euro
type
connectors
on
the
left
side
of
the
I/O
area
show
the
Channel Number, the plus, minus and GND or shield. In the interests of reducing