Operation Manual

13 FP+ Series Operation Manual
Two-channel ampliers – Two-channel ampliers
are wired in the following manner. The right Speakon
connector, Channel A+B, provides outputs for both
Channel A and Channel B. This output is useful when
wiring the amplier for bridged mono operation. See
section 7.4.6. The left Speakon connector provides
an output for Channel B only.
Connect the + and – loudspeaker cables as shown
in the illustrations below.
Channel A and B into two
separate Speakons
Channel A and B into one
Speakon (Stereo and Bi-amp)
Bridge mono
Figure 5.4.3c: Speakon wiring schematic
Four-channel ampliers – Additional connectors
are provided for Channel C and Channel D. Channel
C functions as Channel A above, and Channel D as
Channel B above.
5.4.4 Binding Post (BP) Output connectors
Refer to the instructions in this section if your amplier
is equipped with Binding Post output connectors.
Figure 5.4.4a: Binding Post outputs -
Figure 5.4.4b: Binding Post outputs -
Connect the positive (+) loudspeaker cable to the
positive (+) red terminals. Connect the negative (-)
loudspeaker cable to the negative (-) black terminals.
For bridge mode, connect the positive (+) terminal
on Channel A to the positive (+) loudspeaker cable
and the negative (-) terminal on Channel B to the
negative (-) loudspeaker cable.
Channels C and D on four-channel versions are
connected in the same manner. For bridge mode,
connect the positive (+) terminal on Channel C to the
positive (+) loudspeaker cable and the negative (-)
terminal on Channel D to the negative (-) loudspeaker
cable.
The outputs on all FP+ Series ampliers
produce high voltage. Do not connect or
disconnect the loudspeaker cables while the mains
power is on. Never operate the amplier with any
portion of bare loudspeaker wire exposed. Also, at-
tach the safety cover (4-channel Speakon
versions only) on the speaker terminals for safe op-
eration and to comply with electrical product
approvals.
5 OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE