
Xs Series Power Amplifiers
2Setup
2.4Choose Input Wire and Connectors
Crown recommends using
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•TRS or TS 1/4" phone plugs, or
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Unbalanced lines may be used, but may result in noise over long cable runs.
Figure 2.3 shows XLR wiring, Figure 2.4 shows 1/4" phone plug wiring, and Figure 2.5 shows Phoenix-style connector wiring.
NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qual- ified personnel.
2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
Crown recommends using
Note: Binding post outputs on European models come with safety plugs installed to prevent European power- cord plugs from being inserted. The top & bottom entry positions for these connectors should therefore be used with European models.
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size of wire based on the distance from amplifier to speaker.
Distance | Wire Size |
up to 25 ft. | 16 AWG |
14 AWG | |
| 12 AWG |
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Combo Input Connector XLR |
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Wiring, Balanced (Top) and |
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Figure 2.5
Balanced (Top) and Unbalanced (Bottom).
Note Jumper Between “S” and
Figure 2.7
Left: Speakon®Output Connector on Back Panel
Right: Speakon®Cable Connector
TABLE 1: OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT
10 | AWG | |
8 | AWG | |
6 | AWG |
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring.
Figure 2.6
Binding Post Output Wiring
PIN | CH |
1+ | 2 |
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1– | 2 |
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2+ | NC |
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2– | NC |
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| CH 2 |
PIN | CH |
1+ | 1 |
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1– | 1 |
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2+ | 2 |
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2– | 2 |
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| CH 1 |
Operation Manual | page 7 |