Crown Audio MA-3600VZ operation manual Wire Your System Stereo Mode, Bridge-Mono Mode

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Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier

3 Setup

3.6 Wire Your System

3.6.1 Stereo Mode

Typical input and output wiring is shown in

Figure 3.6.

INPUTS: Connect input wiring for each channel. Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin assignments.

OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-) on output connectors.

Connect positive (+) speaker lead to Channel 1 positive binding post of amp; connect negative

(–) speaker lead to Channel 1 negative binding post of amp. Repeat for Channel 2. Refer to Section 3.5 for output connector pin assign- ments. Make sure the Mode switch set to the “Stereo” position when operating in Stereo mode.

3.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode

Typical input and output wiring is shown in

Figure 3.7.

INPUTS: Connect input wiring to Channel 1. Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin assignments.

OUTPUTS: Connect positive (+) speaker lead to Channel 1 positive binding post of amp; connect negative (–) speaker lead to Channel 2 positive binding post of amp. Do not use the negative binding posts when operating in Bridge-Mono mode. Refer to Section 3.5 for output connector pin assignments. Make sure the Mode switch is set to the “Bridge” position when operating in Bridge-Mono mode.

NOTE: Turn down (full CCW) the Channel 2 level control when operating in Bridge- Mono mode, as the Channel 1 level control works both channels.

Figure 3.6 System Wiring, Stereo Mode

Figure 3.7 System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode

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Contents Some models may be exported under the name Amcron Macro-Tech SeriesImportantes Instructions de Sécurité Important Safety InstructionsDeclaration of Conformity Safety StandardCrown International, Inc Competent Body’s Name and AddressTable of Contents How to Use This Manual FeaturesWelcome Install Your Amplifier SetupUnpack Your Amplifier Ensure Proper CoolingChoose Input Wire Connectors Balanced LineUnbalanced Line Output Connector Wiring Choose Output Wire and Con- nectorsBridge-Mono Mode Wire Your System Stereo ModeControl works both channels Parallel-Mono ModePrecautions Startup ProcedureOperation Connect to AC MainsLevel Control Signal/IOC Indicator Front Panel Controls Indicators Dust FilterEnable Indicator Enable SwitchInput Sensitivity Switch Reset ButtonGround Lift Switch PIP ModuleAdvanced Features Options Advanced Features and Options Input Ground Lift SwitchOptions IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter and PIP-Lite Module Specifications Dimensions Power Draw at IdleWeight Output ImpedanceMinimum Power Matrix Output Impedance Troubleshooting Service United States & Canada WarrantyWorldwide Except USA & Canada Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Product Registration This page Intentionally Left Blank Nature of Problem Crown Factory Service Information

MA-3600VZ specifications

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