Speaker Connections; Bridging - Orion D5000 User Manual

Speaker Connections

The WCC-D2400, and WCC-D5000 amplifiers offer two positive and two negative output termi-
nals for ease of connecting the speakers to the amplifier. Since these are mono amplifiers, the
speaker connectors are paralleled internally. Each amplifier is stable to 1W.

Bridging

For bridging into a single speaker load, the WCC-D2400 has the ability to be bridged with
another amplifier of the same model. To do this you must utilize the COPY/GAIN/MASTER
switch settings. For the MASTER amplifier, set the switch setting to MASTER. This will route
the signal through RCA to the other (slave) amplifier. Refer to Auxiliary Output
Configuration section of this guide. To set the PHASE switch on the (slave) amp, move the
phase switch from 0 to 180, exactly opposite of the master amp. Refer to the Phase Switches
section of this guide.
On the (slave) amplifier be sure to turn off all crossovers. For the speaker connections, con-
nect the positive (+) speaker lead from the speaker to the positive (+) speaker terminal of
the master amplifier. On the negative (-) speaker connection, take the negative (-) speaker
terminal of the master amplifier and connect it directly to the negative (-) speaker terminal
of the (slave) amplifier. The remaining positive (+) speaker terminal of the (slave) amplifier
must be connected to the negative (-) speaker lead from the speaker. The impedance of the
speaker must not exceed 2W.
NOTE: For best results, connect both negative speaker terminals on the master amp to
both negative terminals on the slave amp using at least 12 AWG cable.
WARNING! The WCC-D5000 is not designed to work in a bridged or strapped configura-
tion. Attempting to apply these configurations will damage the amplifier
and will not be covered under warranty.
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