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6. ADVANCED FUNCTION: The bypass mode
Many customers want to use their two channel combination and a multi channel device
simultaneous. The multi channel device can be a TV with Dolby Surround or a DVD player. In such
cases it is often a problem to combine the two way units with the multi channel system without
disconnecting the signal cables. In combinations with the HP 300 MK2 and a stereo power
amplifier this disadvantage can be solved.
How it works
The bypass / multi channel circuit of the HP 300 MK2 allows the use of the two way system to be a
part of the multi channel system, normally a 5 + 1 system. The two way system can be used for the
Front main channels. The problem of double volume regulation is eliminated.
Connect the front right and left channels to the Aux L + R inputs
of the HP 300 MK2
The signal on the inputs Aux ( Front L + R) can be monitored in the classical way using the volume
regulation and the line amp of the HP 300 MK2 in the top position "operate" of switch
.
In the bottom position of switch
the signal is switched directly to the Output 2 bypassing the
volume regulator and the line amp of the preamp. Due to the balancing circuit of the HP 300 MK2
this signal is automatically balanced and is also present on the XLR outputs of the HP 300 MK2.
Therefore you can use a balanced stereo power amp for the front channels, an aspect that is not
often realizable.
Note: In the bypass position the volume control is done with the volume control of the multi channel
unit. Please make sure that the volume of this unit is regulated down to a low level when you switch
over the HP 300 MK2. Please turn on first the multi channel unit, before you switch over the HP
300 MK2 to avoid excessive turn on signal levels from the multi channel unit.
If you want to return to the two channel mode, or if you want to switch off all units, please toggle the
function switch
first to the top operate position.
The output 1 carries furthermore the amplified and regulated signal of the AUX input in the bypass
mode. This maybe helpful if for example a separate headphone amp is used.
For multi channel use:
cinch output XLR output
PE OUTPUTS
PLAY
L
R
RL
OUT 2OUT 1
Regulated pre out
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