Connections And Back Panel Controls; Speaker Connections; Connecting Stereo Speakers (Or Martinlogan Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System) - MartinLogan MP500 Operating Manual

2. CONNECTIONS AND BACK PANEL CONTROLS

2.1 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Depending on the level of the input signal, the
voltage at the outputs can be high enough to cause
electric shock — be sure that power is off when
connecting or disconnecting anything. As well, be
sure to use speakers rated for use with this MP500
— an overdriven speaker can pose a fire hazard.
MP500 offers options to power either a stereo pair of speakers
(or a system like the MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation
8.1 System), or a passive subwoofer (custom install subwoofer.)
When powering a custom installation subwoofer, the MP500 can
be configured in "bridged mode" which combines the output of
both amplifier channels in order to provide this speaker with
more power.
2.2 CONNECTING STEREO SPEAKERS
(or MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation 8.1 System)
Connect a pair of speakers to the MP500 using a Euroblock
(also known as a Phoenix
included with the MP500 and come preinstalled.
Euroblock connectors accept speaker wire up to 12 gauge. Use
speakers as low as 4 Ohms in this configuration.
1. Remove the Euroblock connector from the MP500 by
gently pulling it until it releases.
2. Use a small slotted screwdriver to loosen and tighten each
contact on the Euroblock when inserting the speaker wire.
3. Connect the red (+) connection on the left speaker to
the positive (L+) contact on the Euroblock connector as
indicated by the printing located on the MP500 (above
the connector) or on the connector itself.
9
) connector. These connectors are
TM
4. Connect the black (-) connection on the left speaker to
the negative (L-) contact on the Euroblock connector as
indicated by the printing located on the MP500 (above
the connector) or on the connector itself.
5. Repeat for the right channel.
6. After attaching speaker wires to the Euroblock connector,
insert it into the MP500 by gently pressing it into place.
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