T+A Elektroakustik CWT 1000 User Manual - Connections
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Connections
Terminals
CWT loudspeakers are equipped with bi-wiring terminals which feature
separate inputs for the bass range (Bass) and the mid-range/treble range (Mid /
High). These terminals can be used for standard wiring arrangements, but
also for the methods known as bi-wiring and bi-amping.
(cp. wiring diagrams)
Mains input
The foil membrane of electrostatic drive units needs to be charged up using a high
voltage, and that is why the CWT loudspeakers feature a mains inlet and a mains
switch.
Power ON LED
(illuminated logo)
Automatic switch on
The power supply of the electrostatic tweeter is equipped with an automatic
switch-on circuit. If a music signal is fed to the loudspeaker the power supply
will switch on automatically. The illuminated -logo on the speaker baffle is
turned on to show that the speaker is now switched ON and ready for operation.
After about 5 minutes without any signal the speaker will shut down
automatically and the logo will turn dark.
We recommend that you should run-in the electrostatic drivers for about 3
minutes before listening to music, to give time for the electrostatic tweeters
to charge up completely.
Amplifier
CWT loudspeakers can be connected to any amplifier designed for a 4 Ohm
speaker load.
However, if you wish to exploit the full sound potential of these speakers, we
recommend power amplifiers which are capable stable of supplying high
currents. (>5 Ampere for CWT 500,>10 Ampere for CWT 1000 und CWT 2000)
Loudspeaker binding posts and loudspeaker cables can carry dangerously high
voltages. Be sure to switch off the amplifier before carrying out any wiring work.
Cable
The cables employed in any Hi-Fi system have a crucial influence on the sound
of the system as a whole. For this reason has developed its own range of
cables which includes the ideal type for every application. These cables are
designed to match the special characteristics of our loudspeakers. Please note
that all the cables used should be the same length!