Connections - Black Ice Audio GLASS FX10 Owner's Manual

CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel
CD
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R
1. AUDIO signal connection jacks
Use these jacks to connect the audio signal cords
from your components to the amplifier. The audio
signal cords should be connected to the proper input
output jacks for each unit. Note, one can hook the
tuner into the tape or the CD into the Auxiliary,
however, this will defeat the purpose of the selector
switch. Be sure to observe the proper polarity. That
is, connect the right channels of the amplifier to the
corresponding right channels of the component, etc.
2. SPEAKER terminals
Your amplifier has two output channels, the Right
Output and the Left Output. Each output channel is
designed to handle at least one speaker. Simply
connect the "negative" or "-" speaker lead to "GND"
post and the "positive" or "+" speaker lead to 4 or 8
ohm post, as required (check the impedance of your
speakers and connect them to the correct ohm post).
Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wire is
correct, that is the black, "-", or negative speaker
terminal is wired to the "GND" terminal on the FX 10
and the red, "+", or positive speaker terminal is wired
to the "4"or "8" ohms terminal on the FX 10. If these
wires are reversed (reversed polarity), the sound will
be unnatural and will lack bass (out of phase).
Another factor that should be considered is the rated
OUTPUT
AUX
8ohm 4ohm
1
2
AC INPUT
0
3
power handling capacity of your speaker.
recommend using a speaker that is rated to exceed
15 watts. Wattage lower than this can result in
damage to the speaker or distorted sound.
3. AC power connection and fuse holder
Always place the power on-off switch on the panel of
the FX 10 in the "Off" position before connecting the
power line cord to AC power. It is essential that the
FX 10 amplifier be connected to a wall AC power
receptacle, or a similar heavy-duty source. Avoid the
use of extension cords. If they must be used on a
temporary basis, use 16-gauge or heavier cords.
The power cord on your FX10 has a standard three-
prong grounding plug to provide maximum safety
when it is connected to a ground wall receptacle. If
there is any question regarding the safety of
grounding procedures, be certain to seek competent
help with the installation. The upper half of the IEC
holds the fuse and a spare fuse. When replacing the
fuse, the AC cord must be removed from the unit.
To remove the fuse holder, take a small flathead
screwdriver and gently pry out the holder as if it were
a tray that slides straight out. When replacing the
fuse, for 110 - 120 VAC (Household AC current) use
a 2 amp fast blow fuse and for 200-240 VAC use a 1
amp fast blow fuse.
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