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2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XCS200
LOW Frequency COM Binding Post to the CTR
(Center) Channel COM (-) Binding Post of the
Multichannel Power Amplifier.
Notes: 1. It is important to maintain the correct
polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker
cables.
2. For proper operation the metal jumpers
must be installed between the Loudspeaker
Terminal Posts as illustrated.
3. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XCS200
LOW Frequency 8Ω Binding Post to the CTR
(Center) Channel (+) Binding Post of the Multi-
channel Power Amplifier.
4. Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier
Binding Posts.
Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to
the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker
Connections have been made. Failure to ob-
serve this could result in Electric Shock.
When connecting the XCS200 Loudspeaker to an am-
plifier, it is very important to use cables of adequate
size so there is negligible power loss in the cables. The
size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (Ameri-
can Wire Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the
larger the wire size:
Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker
Impedance
25 feet
(7.62 meters)
or less
50 feet
(15.24 meters)
or less
100 feet
(30.48 meters)
or less
8 Ohms
16AWG
14AWG
12AWG
1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the
methods below:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the
cable ends, refer to figures 30, 31 & 32. If the
cable is
stranded,
carefully
twist the
strands
together
as tightly as possible.
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned
with solder to keep the strands together or
attach spade lugs.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared
section of the cable end into the terminal side
access hole, and tighten the terminal cap until
the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so
the wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 33, 34
& 35.
How to Connect using a single Amplifier
How to Connect using a single Amplifier
Jumpers
Jumpers
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
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