Please Read Carefully Before Installing or Operating This Product
• Read instructions fully.
• Pay attention to any and all warnings.
• Connect this amplier only to the correct operating voltage.
• Do not attempt to service this unit. Only a qualied service technician should open this unit for
servicing.
• Warning – To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
HEARING DAMAGE!
All professional loudspeaker systems are easily capable of producing very high sound pressure levels.
Use care with the operation of this amplier and wear the appropriate hearing protection. Exposure to
excessive sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing damage.
SHOCK HAZARD!
The Atlas Sound CP400 and CP700, when in operation, can produce a shock hazard at the speaker
terminals. Make sure the amplier is turned off when installing or removing connections at the speaker
terminal barrier strip. After connecting the proper speaker load, REPLACE the terminal strip cover!
VENTILATION
Although the CP400 and CP700 are internally fan cooled and have thermal protection circuitry, adequate
ventilation is required to ensure trouble-free operation. When rack mounting one or more of the Atlas
Sound CP Series power ampliers, install an exhaust fan in the rack to evacuate heat buildup. Consult
Atlas Sound’s Technical Support at 1-800-876-3333 for advice on thermal management and assistance
with rack selection for this product.
RACK MOUNTING
Although the internal output transformers are mounted close to the front panel, when rack mounting the
CP400 and CP700, be sure the unit has adequate front and rear support.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Atlas Sound CP400/CP700 dual channel power amplier.
This product is a professional grade audio power amplier specically designed for demanding contractor
applications and engineered to provide years of faithful service. Two independent channels driven by
separate power supplies ensure maximum channel separation and ultra low distortion gures. Whether
your application is a large distributed constant voltage sound system or a high SPL sound reinforcement
system, the Atlas Sound Series is the answer for high power/low cost amplication needs.
FEATURES
• Independent power supplies
• Soft clip limiter protection
• Dual-speed, high efciency fan cooling
• Stepped attenuators mounted on the rear for security
• Stereo, bridge, or parallel operating modes selectable via rear mounted switch
• Balanced inputs on barrier strip and XLR connectors
• Loop through feature on male XLRs, one per channel input
• Short-circuit, temperature, and DC offset protection
• 25V, 70.7V, 100V, and direct coupled (2,4, and 8 Ω) outputs mounted on barrier strips with covers
for safety
• Toroidal output transformers provide extended high frequency response and effectively lower the
electrical interference
• Power-up muting
APPLICATIONS
The Atlas CP400/CP700 are the perfect choice for distributed paging/BGM systems, foreground music
systems, and distributed sound masking applications. They are also at home in night clubs, theaters,
portable sound systems, and anywhere clean high-delity audio amplication is needed.
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This rocker switch supplies power to the amplier. A red LED located above the power
switch will illuminate when the amplier is switched on.
2. Protect LED Indicators
The amplier features several types of protection circuitry to prevent damage during
power-up or fault conditions. If any of these LEDs illuminate, one of the various protection features is
safeguarding the amplier. The output relays will disconnect the speaker loads when the protection
circuitry detects a fault condition.
• Loudspeaker Protection open, preventing transients from reaching the loudspeakers. After the internal power supplies
have stabilized, the relay will close, connecting the amplier output to the load. The yellow Protect LEDs will illuminate during this power-up process.
• Thermal Protection - The amplier protection circuitry monitors itself for excessive internal operating temperatures. In the event this circuitry detects abnormal thermal conditions (blocked cooling fan or high ambient temperatures), the speaker relay will disconnect the speaker load from the amplier. Once the internal operating temperature drops back to a safe
level, the relay will close, reconnecting the speaker load to the amplier.
• Short Circuit Protection - The yellow Protect LEDs will illuminate should the amplier detect a short circuit on the attached speaker load or if the load impedance is too low. When this condition is detected, the internal speaker relays will open up, disconnecting the load from
the amplier. The protection circuitry will stay activated until the fault is cleared.
Note: Once the specic fault has been corrected, the power may have to be cycled to reset the
protection circuitry.
3. Signal “Status” LED Indicator
The green “Status” LEDs will illuminate once the input signal has reached -26 dBV or higher.
3
4
- When power is rst applied, the speaker protection relay is
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE P ART S INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
POWER
CP700
Commercial
Power
Amplifier
Per Channel
Output Power
400 W / 4 Ohms
350 W / 70.7 V
PROTECT
LIMIT
SIGNAL
CH-1
PROTECT
POWER
LIMIT
SIGNAL
CH-2
CP700
Commercial Power Amplifier
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STEREO
PA RALLELBRIDGE
GND
CH-1CH-1
- 100V +
-+
70V
-+
25V
8, 4, and 2 Ohms
AUDIO TRANSFORMER
DIR. OUTPUTISOL. OUTPUT
-+70 1000
BRIDGE
MONO
+
CH-2CH-2
- 100V +
-+
70V
-+
25V
8, 4, and 2 Ohms
AUDIO TRANSFORMER
DIR. OUTPUTISOL. OUTPUT
-+70 1000
BRIDGE
MONO
-
AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MA D E I N C H I N A
POWER AMPLIFIER
4. Limit LED Indicator
The CP400 and CP700 come equipped with limiter circuitry and LEDs to indicate when this circuitry is
activated. The limiter circuitry engages only when the input signals reach a specic, factory set
magnitude. Once this limit has been reached, the circuitry will reduce the input level enough to prevent
clipping at the speaker output terminals.
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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 2
5. Gain Controls
One stepped attenuator per channel increases or decreases the sensitivity by 2 dB per step. Maximum
voltage gain is 32 dB.
6. CH1/CH2 Inputs (XLR Connectors)
Two female XLR inputs (one per channel) are provided. These inputs are balanced and congured as
follows: pin 1 ground, pin 2 +, pin 3 -. The XLR connections are typically used in portable audio
systems where quick connect and disconnect is warranted.
7. Balanced Barrier Strip Inputs
Balanced inputs are provided on this barrier strip for permanent installation applications. The use of
the appropriate spade type lug is highly recommended for best connection integrity and a neat,
professional appearance.
8. CH1/CH2 Loop Through
Two male XLR (one per channel) are provided for looping the input signals to other devices. These
connectors are wired in parallel with the female XLR inputs, pin for pin.
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This 3 position switch changes the operating mode of the amplier. DO NOT move this switch when the amplier is powered up and connected to a load.
• Stereo - When the switch is set to this position, the amplier operates as two independent
ampliers. Use this position for stereo program material or for two discreet paging/sound
masking zones.
• Parallel - When the switch is set to this position a single mono input signal is to be used.
Connect the input wiring to either channel 1 OR channel 2. The one input signal will drive both
amp channels. Use this position when two speaker zones are being fed by a mono signal.
(See note below)
• Bridge - When the switch is set to this position, connect the mono input signal to channel 1 ONLY. The speaker load is connected across the two positive terminals as shown in Figure 7 on page 10. The amplier will deliver approximately twice the voltage across the load. Please observe the minimum load specication when operating in Bridge mode.
Note: A 6 dB loss of output power will occur when operating in parallel mode. To over come this loss, connect the positive terminal on input 1 to the positive terminal on input 2 and connect the negative
terminal on input 1 to the negative terminal on input 2. Short lengths of 22-gauge wire can be used.
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10. CH1/CH2, Low Impedance Speaker Outputs
The amplier direct speaker outputs bypass the internal constant voltage transformers and are used
for direct connection to loudspeakers. The amplier will operate into 2, 4, and 8 Ω loads. The use
of appropriately sized spade lugs is recommended for speaker wire termination; connect the speaker
line common to the “-” terminal and the positive lead to the “+” terminal.
For high power applications, use the proper gauge wire for the speaker connections. Contact
Atlas Sound Tech Support (1-800-876-3333) for assistance in determining the proper size wire.
11. CH1/CH2, 25/70.7/100V Speaker Outputs
The amplier will drive constant voltage speaker loads for use in commercial business music/paging
systems and sound masking systems. The use of spade lugs for terminating and connecting the
speaker home runs is recommended. The speaker line common connects to the “0” terminal and
the positive lead connects to the desired voltage for required system requires for proper operation
(Figures 8,9,10; Pages 11-12).
Calculating Constant Voltage Loads
To calculate the maximum quantity of transformer coupled loudspeakers you can safely connect
to the amplier, rst add up the total number of speakers that will be connected to one channel
of the amplier, then multiply that total speaker number by the tap setting you plan to use. The
result will be the load in watts that the amp output channel will see. It is good engineering practice
to leave a 20% margin below the maximum rated output power of the amplier. In this case, one
channel of the amplier can supply 350 W of power at 70.7V. Derate this by 20%, leaving 280 W
of power available for constant voltage speakers.
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Balanced input wiring requires two conductors with shield (22-gauge is the most common). The use of
crimp type spade lugs is highly recommended for permanent installations. At the input section located on
the rear of the amplier, wire the “hot”/positive lead to the “+” terminal, the “common”/negative lead to the
“-” terminal and the shield/drain to the “ground” terminal (Figure 3).
The XLR inputs (+4 dB balanced line level) can be utilized with standard 3-pin XLR male to female patch
cables to accommodate outputs from a mixer, equalizer, or crossover when the amplier is used as a
portable sound system amplier.
Figure 3
White (+)
Black (-)
Shield
White (+)
Black (-)
Shield
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Unbalanced wiring typically is found on consumer equipment (CD players, DVD players, etc.) and is
generally a compromise of noise rejection and cable lengths. A single conductor and an overall shield
are most common, as in the standard cables supplied with consumer equipment. Keep unbalanced wire
lengths within 10' between equipment, wire the hot lead to the “+” terminal, and the shield to the ground
terminal. Install a jumper wire between the “-” terminal and the ground – a loss of gain will result without
this jumper (Figure 4).
Figure 4
White/Red (+)
Shield
White/Red (+)
Shield
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Jumper
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For direct coupled operation into 2, 4, and 8 Ω loads, connect the loudspeaker leads to the barrier strip
connections labeled “Direct Output”; connect the hot lead to the “+” terminal and the common lead to
the “-” terminal. The use of heavy gauge wiring is recommended to avoid voltage drops, which can occur
as a result of wasted power in the cable. Contact Atlas Sound Tech Support (1-800-876-3333) for suggestions on cable capacities. Be sure you know the quantity of speakers and cable lengths before calling
(Figure 5).
To direct coupled
loudspeakers
To direct coupled
loudspeakers
Figure 5
Low Impedance Direct Coupled Output (Parallel Mono)
Observe the speaker connection information in the preceeding paragraph (Stereo Direct Coupled Output).
With the amplier turned OFF, move the rear mounted selector switch to the “Parallel” position and connect your mono input wiring to either the channel one or channel two inputs. Both channels will be driven
from this mono signal (Figure 6).
White
Black
Shield
Switch set
to “Stereo”
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If higher power levels are required, the Atlas amplier can be used in Bridge Mono mode, which utilizes
both channels of the amp across the speaker load.
With the amplier turned OFF, move the rear mounted selector switch to the “Bridge” position and connect
the input signal to channel one. Connect your speaker load (4 and 8 Ω only) across the “+” terminals of
both channels, with channel 1 being positive and channel 2 being negative (Figure 7).
CAUTION: A high voltage potential exists across the two “+” speaker terminals when operating in
any Bridge Mode application!
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To loudspeakers,
4 Ω minimum
25V, 70.7V, and 100V Transformer Output Wiring
For transformer coupled operation into high impedance loads, connect your loudspeaker leads to the
barrier strip connections labeled “Audio Transformer.” Connect the speaker home runs as follows:
• 25V - Connect the positive speaker lead to the terminal labeled “100” and the negative speaker
lead to the terminal labeled “70” (Figure 8).
• 70.7V - Connect the positive speaker lead to the terminal labeled “70” and the negative speaker
lead to the terminal labeled “0” (Figure 9).
• 100V - Connect the positive speaker lead to the terminal labeled “100” and the negative speaker
lead to the terminal labeled “0” (Figure 10).
Note: Refer to page 6 of this manual to the paragraph entitled “Calculating Constant Voltage Loads” to
determine how many transformer coupled loudspeakers you can drive with the Atlas amplier.
Switch set
to “Bridge”
Figure 7
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Bridge Mono Transformer Coupled Output Wiring for 140V/200V Output Operation
The amplifier can be configured to drive 140V and 200V speaker lines.
Please observe all necessary safety precautions as the potential for electric shock at the speaker
terminals is present.
With the amplier turned OFF, move the rear mounted selector switch to the “Bridge” position and connect
the input signal to channel 1. Connect your speaker load across the “+” terminals of both output terminals
as follows:
• 140V Operation - Connect the positive lead of the speaker load to the channel 1 70V positive “+” terminal, the negative speaker lead connects to the channel 2 70V positive “+” terminal. Connect a suitable jumper wire between the two terminals labeled “0”. Consult your
local codes to determine if Class I wiring is required (Figure 11).
• 200V Operation - Connect the positive lead of the speaker load to the channel 1 100V positive “+” terminal, the negative speaker lead connects to the channel 2 100V positive
“+” terminal. Connect a suitable jumper wire between the two terminals labeled “0”. Consult your local codes to determine if Class I wiring is required (Figure 12).
CAUTION: A high voltage potential exists across the two “+” speaker terminals when operating in
any Bridge Mode application!
To 140V speaker load
Figure 11
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Note Jumper
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