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MSA5500
Loudspeaker Cable Connections
When connecting loudspeaker cables to the MSA5500 output terminals follow the steps:
Make sure AC power is disconnected.
counterclockwise until an
opening appears.
output terminal. Proper polarity
must be maintained for all connec-
tions. (+/-)
Opening
Terminals.
Do not connect the AC Power Cord to
the MSA5500 Rear Panel until after the
Loudspeaker Connections are made. Failure to
observe this could result in Electric Shock.
Loudspeaker Cables
When connecting loudspeakers to the MSA5500
the wire size.
Loudspeaker Cable Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker
Impedance
Cable Distance
25 feet
(7.62 meters)
or less
50 feet
(15.24 meters)
or less
100 feet
(30.48 meters)
or less
4 ohms 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG
8 ohms 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG
Connecting a Loudspeaker
top of the output terminal and rotate
the output terminal clockwise one
Do not over tighten.
Coax
and/or unpleasant sounds.
MSA5500 Rear