Carver XI-1850, XI-2600 Owners manual

Xi1850 / Xi2600 User Manual

A Product of Phoenix Gold International, Inc. 9300 North decatur Street Portland, Oregon 97203 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.carverpro.com

CAUTION	!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL!

Please read this entire manual, especially the Instructions and Warnings, before operating

Explanation of Symbols

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products’ enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the ! presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus in or near water.

6)Clean only with a dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

IMPORTANT

Xi1850 and Xi2600 amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring.

MAGNETIC FIELD

CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly above or below the unit. Because this amplifier has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic field, which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The field is strongest just above and below the unit. If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifier(s) in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at the top.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS		INTRODUCTION
Safety Instructions	2	Congratulations on choosing the Carver Professional Xi Series Amplifier! The Xi Series amplifiers
Important Safety instructions	2	have superior fidelity and the capability to drive low impedances. Our Xi series can deliver generous
FCC Compliance Notice	2	power levels, even at 2 Ohm stereo loads. By design, the Xi Series power amplifiers are very accurate
Magnetic Field Warning	2	and efficient. Your Xi Series amplifier will give you many years of outstanding service and reliability.
Table of Contents	3	Unpacking
Introduction	3	Inside the box you will find; one Xi Series Amplifier, four self-adhesive rubber feet, and an owner’s
Unpacking	3	manual and warranty card.
Important Paperwork	3	Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and packing materials for future moving,
Power Specifications	4	shipment or long-term storage. After opening the box, please check for visible signs of damage that
		were not apparent from the outside of the box. If you encounter what appears to be concealed
Features	4	damage, please consult your Carver Professional Dealer before installing unit.
Front Panel Controls & Features	5	Important Paperwork
Rear Panel Controls & Features	6	Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration
		of your Limited Warranty and for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial number, which
Installation	7	is located on the back of the amplifier. Record it in the space provided below for convenient reference.
Location and General Precautions	7
Mechanical Considerations	7	Serial Number:_______________________ Purchased at: __________________________
Rear Support for Road Applications	7
Thermal Considerations	7	Date:______________________
AC Power Considerations	7
Magnetic Leakage Considerations	7	Finally, take a moment to fill out the Warranty Registration Card packed with the amplifier and return
Input Wiring	7
Output Wiring	7	it to Carver Professional. This will allow us to keep you informed about new products as they become
Multi-Way Binding Posts	8	available.
Speakon	8
Polarity	8
Bridged Mono Operation	8
Dual Mono Operation	8
DIP Switches	8
Signal Smart	8
70 Volt Direct Drive	9
Performance Specifications	9
Warranty Information	10
Care and Service Assistance	10
In Case of Difficulty	11

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CHANNEL 1

8

0dB

CLIP

SIGNAL POWER

PROTECT THERMAL STANDBY

CHANNEL 2

8

0dB

ON

Xi2600

OFF

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Xi1850	Xi2600
• 370W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N	• 500W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 585W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N	• 800W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 925W per channel into 2 ohm loads, 1 kHz, with less than 1% THD+N	• 1300W per channel into 2 ohm loads, 1 kHz, with less than 1% THD+N
• 1170W bridged mono into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N	• 1600W bridged mono into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N
• 1850W bridged mono into 4 ohms, 1 kHz with less than 1% THD+N	• 2600W bridged mono into 4 ohms, 1 kHz with less than 1% THD+N
FEATURES
• Stable 2 Ohm operation	• Soft Start In-Rush Current Limiting
• Variable speed ultra-quiet fan cooling	• Input via 1/4” TRS and XLR connectors
• 7 LED level display, per channel, including signal present and clip indicators	• Speaker Outputs via Neutrikâ Speakonâ connectors
• Power ready, Signal Present, Clip, Protect, Thermal and Standby LED indicators	• Speaker Outputs via two pairs of Multi-Way binding posts
for each channel	• Power Switch, 2 positions: ON, OFF
• Level control defeat can be accessed from rear panel	• Heavy Duty AC Line Cord
• Switched 40 Hz / 80 Hz (12 dB/octave cut) High Pass and Low Pass Filters	• Optional Accessories: 70 Volt Line Transformer
• Switched Soft Knee Clip Limiters

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