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Operation Manual

Xs Series Power Amplifiers

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2.6 Wire Your System

2.6.1 Stereo Mode

Typical input and output wiring is shown in
Figures 2.8 and 2.9.

INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels.

OUTPUTS: Connect speakers to the 5-way binding posts or to
the two Speakon

®

connectors. See the details below.

Connection to 5-way binding posts:

1. Connect speaker 1 positive (+) lead to the amp’s Channel-1
positive (red) binding post.

2. Connect speaker 1 negative (–) lead to the amp’s Channel-1
negative (black) binding post.

3. Connect speaker 2 positive (+) lead to the amp’s Channel-2
positive (red) binding post.

4. Connect speaker 2 negative (–) lead to the amp’s Channel-2
negative (black) binding post.

Connection to Speakon

®

connectors:

1. Connect speaker 1 positive (+) lead to the amp’s Channel-1
Speakon

®

terminal 1+.

2. Connect speaker 1 negative (–) lead to the amp’s Channel-1
Speakon

®

terminal 1–.

3. Connect speaker 2 positive (+) lead to the amp’s Channel-2
Speakon

®

terminal 1+.

4. Connect speaker 2 negative (–) lead to the amp’s Channel-2
Speakon

®

terminal 1–.

2.6.2 How to Parallel the Inputs

There are three ways to feed the same signal to each amplifier
channel:

1. Buy a “Y” cable. Plug the female end into your signal cable, and
plug the split male ends into both amplifier inputs.

2. Feed your signal to the Channel-1 input (either Phoenix or
combo). Connect a jumper wire (Figure 2.9) between the Phoenix
Channel-1 (+) screw terminal and the Channel-2 (+) screw termi-
nal. Connect another jumper wire between the Channel-1 (–)
screw terminal and the Channel-2 (–) screw terminal.

3. Feed your signal to the Channel-1 Phoenix terminals. Using a
mic cable or phone-to-phone cable, connect Channel-1 combo
jack to Channel-2 combo jack.

2 Setup

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 1

Figure 2.8

Stereo Wiring

Figure 2.9

Phoenix Connector Wiring for

Parallel Inputs