Crown DC-300A - SECTION 5 SERVICE PROCEDURES; 5.1 INTRODUCTION; 5.2 SERVICE POLICIES; 5.3 WARRANTY

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CONTROL
CENTER
3to 2 WIRE ADAPTER
RIGHT SWITCHED OUTLET
SPEAKER
POWER CABLE
FIG. 2-2
MDP PLUGS
DUAL BANANA
Vota / \w-tine Fuses
LEFT
SHIELDED AUDIO CABLES SPEAKER
RCA PIN to |, PHONE
NORMAL HI-FI HOOK-UP
2.4 CONNECTING OUTPUT LINES
Input and output connectors are located on the back of
the chassis as shown in Fig. 2-3.
FIG. 2-3
REAR VIEW OF CHASSIS
It is always wise to remove power from the unit and turn
the input level controls off while making connections,
especially if the load is a loudspeaker system. This will
eliminate any chance of loud blasts. CROWN is not
liable for damage incurred to any transducer due to
its being overpowered! (CROWN speakers excepted.)
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.
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)