Camco Vortex 8 User Manual
V8 USER MANUAL
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INFORMATION FOR USE FOR MODELS
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SSUM_GB_2010-2012-R4_12-2012
The leading version of this brochure is the English one which shall prevail
to the exclusion of the national translation on hand.
Copyright 2010 – 2012 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH
für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen
Fischpicke 5, 57482 Wenden, Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 0
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Please visit our website www.camcoaudio.com for the latest version of this user manual. Please note that the leading version of CAMCO manuals is always the English one.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. General
The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provided in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier please
ensure that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations
as detailed in the user manual, are adhered to.
The VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8 amplifier is designed for the amplification of
pulsed audio signals. The amplifier should only be connected to speakers
with an average impedance as indicated.
2. User Manual
Read the information for use (user manual) and heed all warnings. Keep
this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the amplifier. The
user manual forms an integral part of the amplifier. Reselling the amplifier
is only possible if the user manual is available. In case of reselling the
amplifier, the reseller has to document any changes made to the amplifier
in writing and pass the documentation on to the buyer.
3. Environments
Use this amplifier only in E1, E2, E3, or E4 environments according to
EN55103-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard for
audio, video, and audio-visual and entertainment lighting control appara-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
tus for professional use – Part 2: Immunity”.
4. Mounting/Placement
Do not place this amplifier on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The amplifier may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the product. Any mounting of the amplifier should follow the
manufacturer´s instructions. Only mounting accessory
shall be used which is recommended by the manufacturer.
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5. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them, paying
particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from
the amplifier.
6. Heat
Do not use this amplifier near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat.
7. Water and Moisture
Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not use this amplifier
near water (for example swimming pools and fountains). Do not place any
objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top of the
unit. Do not splash liquids on the unit. IP-20 equipment. There is no protection against splashing water.
8. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure
reliable operation of the amplifier and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. This amplifier should not be
installed unless proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
9. Interference Of External Objects and/or Liquids with the Appliance
Never push objects of any kind into this amplifier through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the amplifier.
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10. Connections
When you connect the amplifier to other equipment, turn off the power and
unplug all of the equipment from the supply source. Failure to do so may
cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the user manual
of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making
the connections.
11. Lightning
For additional protection of this amplifier during lightning storms or when
it is left unattended and/or unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the amplifier due to lightning
and power line surges. Disconnection from the mains power supply can
only be achieved by removing the plug from the mains socket and by
external disconnecting all poles from the mains.
12. Damages that Require Service
Unplug this amplifier from the mains supply and refer to your dealer/distributor or other authorized repair workshop if any of the following situations occur:
if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the amplifier
if the amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture
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if the amplifier has been dropped or damaged in any other way
if the power supply cord or plug has been damaged
when the amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal function
or performance
in case the amplifier has been used in a dusty environment for quite
a period of time
13. Servicing
All service and repair work must be carried out by a dealer/distributor
authorized by CAMCO. Do not attempt to service this amplifier yourself.
As opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards, the amplifier may only be opened by qualified personnel.
Please refer to your dealer/distributor.
14. Spare Parts
When spare parts are required, please ensure that the dealer/distributor only uses spare parts specified by the manufacturer. The use of unauthorized spare parts may result in injury and/or damage through fire or
electric shock or other electricity-related hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the dealer/
distributor to perform safety checks to determine that the amplifier works
properly.
Recommendations on how to carry out the safety test can be found in
DIN VDE 0701-1 “Maintenance, Modification and Test of Electronic Appliances“.
16. Cleaning
Unplug this amplifier from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth.
17. Packaging and Shipping
When shipping the VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8 amplifier, always use the
original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection
repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS
CONNECTORS! THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE LIFE THREATENING.
WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ ARD, DO NOT
VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE.
THE EXCLAMATION MARK IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ALSO FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE AMPLIFIER.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL ALERTS
THE USER TO DANGEROUSLY HIGH VOLTAGE AT THE OUTPUT
CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN.
EXPOSE THIS AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THE AMPLIFIER MAY ONLY BE CONNECTED
TO A SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONDUCTOR.
CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS
EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
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EC Declaration Of Conformity In Accordance To EC Directives:
electromagnetic compatibility (Council Directive 2004/108/EC,);
low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive 2006/95/EC )
Manufacturer´s Name:
CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH
für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen
Manufacturer´s Address:
Fischpicke 5, 57482 Wenden, Germany
Declares That The Product With The Model Name:
CAMCO Power amplifier VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8
Conforms To The Following Standards:
EN60065 Safety
EN55103-1 Emission
EN55103-2 Immunity
The operating conditions and application environments presupposed in
the information for use (user manual) are to be kept to accordingly.
Please Note: The following formulations have been chosen: VORTEX-V8 for
the type plate and for the EC de claration of conformity. V8 for the front face
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
of the appliance and for the text in the user manual.
Wenden, 13.03.2012
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Joachim Stöcker
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P. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
P. 4 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
P. 5 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
P. 6 CONTENTS
P. 7 1 WELCOME
1.1 Welcome To CAMCO
P. 8 2 THE AMPLIFIER
2.1 Unpacking
CONTENTS
2.2 The Amplifier
P. 9 2.3 V8 – The Front
2.4 V8 – The Rear
P. 10 2.5 Factory settings
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Mounting
P. 11 3.2 Cooling
3.3 Mains
3.3.1 Mains supply
P. 12 3.3.2 Inrush current limitation
3.3.3 Mains power consuption and
current draw
P. 13 3.4 Signal inputs
3.4.1 Analog Input
3.4.2 AES Input
3.4.3 U
3.5 Remote control inputs (Ethernet/
U
P. 14 3.6 Power Outputs
3.6.1 SPEAKON® Connection
P. 15 3.6.2 Dual Channel Operation
3.6.3 Parallel Mono Operation
3.6.4 Mono Bridge Operation
P. 16 4 OPERATION
4.1 Screen User Interface
4.1.1 Screen User Interface Elements
4.1.2 Handle the Selection Bars
P. 17 4.1.3 Hot Key Functions
4.2 Power On/Off
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Input/Output
P. 18 4.3 Indicators
4.3.1 Input Selection LED
4.3.2 Output Mode LED
4.3.3 Clip LED
4.3.4 Signal LED
4.3.5 Device Identifier LED
4.3.6 DSP LED
4.3.7 U
P. 19 4.4 Main Menu
4.5 Power Amp Protection Systems
4.5.1 Clip Limiter
4.5.2 SOA Protection
4.5.3 Thermal Protection
P. 20 4.5.4 DC Protection
4.5.5 DC Servo
4.5.6 Overcurrent Protection
4.6 Mains Protections
4.6.1 Inrush Current Limitation
4.6.2 Mains Overvoltage Detection
4.6.3 Mains Surge Overvoltage
Protection
P. 21 4.9.4 Fuse Protection
4.7 Main SMPS Protections
4.7.1 Overcurrent Protection
4.7.2 Overload Protection
4.7.3 Thermal Protection
4.8 Fans
P. 22 4.9 Internal LED Description
P. 23 4.10 Filter Cleaning
P. 24 5 SPECIFICATION
P. 27 6 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS
P. 30 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION
7.1 Summary of Warranty
7.2 Items Excluded from This Warranty
7.3 What CAMCO Will Do
7.4 How to Obtain Warranty Service
7.5 CAMCO’s Product Improvement
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P. 31 8 SERVICE INFORMATION
P. 32 9 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
10 DECOMMISSIONING
P. 33 COMPANY INFORMATION
P. 34 NOTICES/CHANGES MADE TO THE
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1.1 Welcome To CAMCO
Established in 1983, CAMCO has gained worldwide experience with professional sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market, CAMCO
specialises in the production and marketing of high quality power amplifiers and sound systems to be used both on tour and in static installations.
The success of the LA, DL, DX, and TECTON series power amps has
made the name CAMCO synonymous with professional quality, high per-
1 WELCOME
formance, and utterly reliable power amps.
With the VORTEX power amp series, CAMCO has been pioneering a new
dimension in professional power amp construction in the last decade. The
seamless combination of ground-breaking technology with proven safety
elements has been the hallmark of the VORTEX series.
CAMCO’s commitment to research and development, seen not just in the
area of materials and technology but also most importantly in its highly
skilled and motivated workforce, is one of the keys to its ongoing success.
The new technologies that have been developed and applied to the proaudio industry have been substantial over the last few years, but actually it
is only now that we as designers, researchers, and developers are able to
take the next steps in building a more coherent future with tools that really
integrate together.
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The ancient cultures developed an understanding of our world by a realisation of the individual elements that are at the core of all things. These
were described as the Five Elements. We see the development of technology and the resulting products in the same way. Today CAMCO follows
the same pattern of realisation, our five elements are ; Efficiency, Power,
Networking, Signal Processing, and Design.
As the five elements come together to form the One, we can see that the
evolution of amplifiers is now reaching the point where we can truly call the
amplifier a universal audio platform, not just X-amount of power output, as
impressive as it is in terms of true power per channel across the V8, but a
Network station, an advanced Signal Processing station, a multicore like
distribution centre, too, allowing hundreds of channels of processing and
data to be sent and received which all can be controlled from one platform.
Thus the efficiency of the complete package now shows itself to be much
more than just a power amplifier. The CAMCO VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8
is evolving into much more; it is in fact becoming the evolution of today´s
pro-audio needs and conditions. It will be the bench mark for building the
future.
Welcome to the new world of professional power amplifiers –
WELCOME TO CAMCO!
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2.1 Unpacking
Please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation
company immediately. Only you as the consignee may initiate a claim for
shipping damage. CAMCO will be happy to cooperate fully as needed.
Please save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s
inspection.
Even if the amplifier has arrived in perfect condition, save all packing materials for any future transport of the unit.
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When shipping the V8 amplifier, always use the original shipping carton
and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.
NOTE: Never ship the amplifier without the original packaging materials.
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2.2 The Amplifier
The V8 amplifiers offer a power output of:
4900 W peak per channel @ 4 Ω
5300 W peak per channel @ 2 Ω
10600 W peak in Mono Bridge @ 4 Ω
10600 W peak in Parallel Mono @ 1 Ω
Using a bipolar class H high efficiency power amplifier output stage. For
a complete overview of rated power data please refer to chapter 8 Specifications.
The V8 power amplifier is fitted with Dual Voltage Switched Mode Power
Supply (SMPS) with automatic voltage range selection for 120 V / 230 V
operation, which significantly reduces the weight and size (only 2U) of the
amplifier. Using SMPS, the seamlessly regulated symmetrical supply voltages of the power amplifier are more stable and efficient than the power
supplies used in conventional amplifiers.
The V8 also uses a microprocessor for controlling and monitoring the
power amp. This has five main advantages over more traditional power
amp systems:
1. Integrated Remote Control
2. Extreme fast and accurate monitoring of all amplifier parameters
3. Fast detection of failures
4. Very fast triggering of protection features
5. Very detailed indication of failures on the display
The V8 has been designed as an intelligent and powerful amplifier for performing specialised tasks within a complex audio system. Users can adapt
the power amp to meet their specific audio requirements before use. The
display mounted on the front of the V8 amplifier allow the different functions to be accessed. Since there are a lot of parameters available, it is important that users should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the entire
range of settings and programmable features before using the power amp.
If you have any questions regarding features and/or functions of your V8
amplifier, CAMCO will be pleased to provide you with further information.
Alternatively, contact your dealer or distributor.
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2.3 V8 – The Front
1 Display 8 Clip LED Channel B
2 Touch Controls 9 Signal LED Channel B
3 Input Selection LED 10 DSP LED
4 Output Mode LED 11 U
5 Clip LED Channel A 12 Cooling Air Inlet Vents
6 Signal LED Channel A 13 Removable Air Filter System
7 Device Indicator LED
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Network Status LED
2.4 V8 – The Rear
14 AC Power Connector 19 U
15 SPEAKON® Connectors 20 U
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Network Connectors
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Network Link LEDs
16 Cooling Air Outlet Vents 21 Ethernet Connector for re-
mote access17 XLR – Line Inputs
18 XLR – Line Link Outputs
22 Digital AES/EBU XLR Input
(passive loop-through)
1921 20 22
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2.5 Factory settings
V8 amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings
Power Status Amplifier is switched Off
Input Selection Analog
AmpGain 32 dB
Output Mode Dual Channel
Mute Both channels active (unmuted)
Level Attenuator 0 dB both channels
Clip Limiter Off
DSP Off
Lock Device Unlocked
Ethernet Settings 192.168.1.20
Ethernet Mask 255.255.255.0
Ethernet Gateway 192.168.1.200
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U
IP 192.168.20.1
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U
Mask 255.255.255.0
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U
Gateway 192.168.20.1
FuseProtect level 24 A
In the settings menu there are three options to restore the original factory
settings.
2 THE AMPLIFIER / 3 INSTALLATION
1. The reset "Settings" option will restore all amplifier parameters and a
reboot of the amplifier will take place. Note that this type of reset is also
done at the end of each a firmware update process.
2. The "Settings+IP" option will do the same but additionally also restore
the Ethernet and U
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network IP settings to the above values.
3. The third option "Settings+IP+Presets" will additionally delete all previ-
ously stored or downloaded DSP presets, leaving the amplifier with a
blank (empty) preset memory. So please don’t forget to make a backup
of all your user defined presets before choosing this option.
3.1 Mounting
Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack
rails. For mobile use, the amplifier should also be secured using the 19”
mounting elements on the rear panel.
10,5 mm
88,1 mm
76,2 mm
465,0 mm
442,0 mm
424,5 mm
483,0 mm
7,5 mm
452,5 mm
440,5 mm
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