Crown Audio 133472-1A manual System Wiring, Input Wiring, Crown Amplifiers In-Depth

Chapter 1: Crown Amplifiers In-Depth 7

1.2 System Wiring

The information in this section covers making input and output wiring connec- tions, as well as troubleshooting problems relating to system wiring.

1.2.1 Input Wiring

Input Connector Wiring

Refer to the following diagrams for input cable wiring for commonly-used con- nector types.

Note: These diagrams follow the AES wiring convention of Pin 2 = hot for XLR connectors.

Balanced, Grounded Source

For use with components equipped with three-wire grounded AC line cord or other ground connection.

Balanced, Floating Source

For use with components equipped with two-wire

AC line cord or battery power.

Note: If two or more channels with the same input ground reference are driven from the same fl oating source, connect only one shield to the source chassis

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