Crown DC-300A, Instruction Manual

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RIGHT
SPEAKER
CONTROL
CENTER
3 to 2 WIRE ADAPTER
SWITCHED OUTLET
POWER CABLE _
CABLE TIE(S)
SHIELDED AUDIO CABLES MONO-STEREO SWITCH
TO ¼ " PHONE
LEFT
SPEAKER
7 )
MDP PLUGS
DUAL BANANA
NOTE!
IN-LINE FUSES
FIG. 2-2
NORMAL HI-N HOOK-UP
2.4 CONNECTING OUTPUT LINES
especially
Input and output connectors are located on the back of
the chassis as shown in Fig. 2-3.
eliminate
liable for
its being overpowered! (CROWN speakers excepted.)
if the load is a loudspeaker system. This will
any chance of loud blasts. CROWN is not
damage incurred to any transducer due to
It is always wise to remove power from the unit and turn
the input level controls off while making connections,
Before making connections, it is recommended that the
operator familiarize himself with the amplifier’s pro-
tective system. See Section 3.2. Section 3.3 entitled
“Operating Precautions” should also be read.
REAR OF CHASSIS
WITH OUTPUT COVERS REMOVED
Because of the location of the output connectors (color-
coded binding posts), it will be easiest to make these
connections first. High-quality, dual “banana” plugs are
the preferred connections for permanent installations,
critical applications, and when testing the amplifier.
Because the output wire gauge and length raises the
resultant source impedance or lowers the Damping Factor
by adding its series resistance, the nomograph (Fig. 2-4)