Crown Audio Setup, Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier, page, 5 Output Connector Wiring

Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier

3 Setup

3.5 Choose Output Wire and Con- nectors

Crown recommends using pre-built or profes- sionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You may use banana connectors, terminal forks or bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure 3.5). To prevent the possibility of short-circuits, wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors.

Note: Binding post outputs on European models come with safety plugs installed to prevent European power-cord plugs from being inserted. The side entry posi- tions for these connectors should there- fore be used.

Using the guidelines below, select the appropri- ate size of wire based on the distance from amplifier to speaker.

Distance	Wire Size
up to 25 ft.	16 gauge
26-40 ft.	14 gauge
41-60 ft.	12 gauge
61-100 ft.	10 gauge
101-150 ft.	8 gauge
151-250 ft.	6 gauge

CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring.

OUTPUTS

CH-2 CH-1

Figure 3.5 Output Connector Wiring

(MA-3600VZ Has 4 Pairs of Posts. Only 2 Pairs Are Shown.)

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