AV8802a XLR Pin Issue

[thughes]

I have been considering the Marantz AV8802a for my home theater. In checking out speaker configurations, I found this description on page 46 of the online manual. "The PIN arrangement in this device uses the European method (1 GND, 2 HOT, 3 Cold). In the USA method 2 is COLD and 3 is HOT.

"When connecting a device that utilizes the USA type of PIN arrangement, replace the 2 and 3 plugs on one side of the balanced cable."

This confounds me. Why would they sell an non-standard product in the USA? What does this mean in the real world of using this processor?