User Manual

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5302 POWER AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL
Speaker output binding posts: The amplifier features gold-
plated, high-current loudspeaker binding posts. The positive
binding posts, labeled + (positive), are red; the negative
binding posts are black and are labeled – (negative). The
binding posts accept bare wire, spade lugs and banana plugs
as illustrated.
For bare wire and spade lugs, first loosen the binding
post thumb nut, insert the wire or spade and finger-
tighten the nut.
For banana plugs, simply insert the plug into the binding
post. The banana plug connections are covered on
European models due to safety regulations.
Be careful to not short the positive and negative outputs
together. Do not short the positive or negative outputs to
chassis or any other safety ground. The amplifier must be
powered off during installation and whenever input and/or
output cables are being connected.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the binding posts. DO NOT
USE A TOOL to tighten; over-tightening may strip the thumb
nut threads. High-contact, tight pressure connections are
achieved when finger-tightened.
DO NOT FORCE the binding posts over a bent or oversized
connector. Doing so may damage the binding post.
When using the N
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5302 in bridged mode connect the speaker
positive (+) cable to the left channel red (positive, or +) binding
post, and the speaker negative (-) cable to the right channel
red (negative, or - bridged) binding post. Use only the two red
binding posts for bridged operation. Set the Stereo/Bridged
mode switch to Bridged.
NOTE: When connecting the loudspeaker make sure
that at least one positive and one negative binding post
is used.
NOTE: The audio outputs of these power amplifiers are
considered Class 2 (CL2) circuits in North America. This
means the wire connected between this amplifier and
the speaker(s) shall be rated at minimum Class 2 (CL2)
and shall be installed according to the U.S. National
Electrical Code (NEC) Article 725 or Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC) Section 16.
CONNECTIONS