Crown Audio operation manual 180MAx has two types of input connectors Phoenix-type, Rca

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Commercial Audio Series Business Music System

2 Setup

2.3Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired balanced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables and connectors. Unbalanced line may also be used but may result in noise over long cable runs.

The 180MAx has two types of input connectors: Phoenix-type and

RCA.

Mic/Line Connectors and Amp Input Connectors: 3-pinPhoenix-type, balanced, one per input channel (Figure 2.3).

Dual RCA Input Connector: For stereo music signals, unbalanced, summed together, two connectors per input for inputs 1, 2 and 3 (Figure 2.4).

Transformer-isolated 600-ohm input: 3-pin Phoenix- type. Summed into Input 1 for paging from a telephone system. See Figure 2.5.

The 180MAx also has an XM antenna connector for use with the supplied XM radio antenna.

 

MIC

+

 

+

To mic or line-level source

Figure 2.3 Mic/Line Connectors

and Amp Input Connectors

To stereo

 

line-level

-

source

 

Figure 2.4 Dual RCA Input

 

Connectors

 

To telephone system interface/PBX output

Figure 2.5 Tel (Isolated)

Connector Wiring to Telephone System Interface or PBX

Operation Manual

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Contents Some models may be exported under the name Amcron Crown 180MAx Four JBL Control 1STWatch for These Symbols Important Safety InstructionsDeclaration of Conformity Safety StandardCrown International, Inc European Representative’s Name and AddressTable of Contents Ideal for commercial use can be installed by the user FeaturesWelcome Independent bass and treble controlsAC Power Section Front Panel Controls and Indicators Input SectionXM Tuner Input Section XM Tuner DisplayBack Panel Controls and Connectors Reset Switch Setup InstallationHow to Attach Rack Ears RCA 180MAx has two types of input connectors Phoenix-typeChoose Output Wire and Connectors DistanceMusic-On-Hold Connections Phantom Power WireYour SystemLink In/Out Switch How to link another mixer to your mixer-amplifierMounting the Speakers 180MAx Pack Only Remote Volume ControlOperation Powering UpPriority Ducking Music-On-HoldCopyright Notice Overview of XM Satellite RadioXM Satellite Radio Operation Operating the XM Tuner Installing the AntennaOperation by the FRONT-PANEL Controls Operation by Remote Control No input signal Input signal level is very low TroubleshootingKHz with 0.5% THD SpecificationsService United States & Canada WarrantyWorldwide Except USA & Canada Items Excluded from this CROWN- WarrantyModel Serial # Purchase Date Crown Audio, IncFax This page Intentionally Left Blank Product Return Information Crown Audio Factory Service InformationCommercial Audio Series Business Music System Commercial Audio Series Business Music System
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180MAx specifications

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