Carver ZR1600 User Manual

ZR1000 & ZR1600

Power Amplifiers

USER MANUAL

ZR1000 & ZR1600

Power Amplifiers

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL!

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

EXPLANATION OF
SAFETY SYMBOLS

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.

appliance.

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.

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: ZR Series 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.

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Magnetic Field Warning

FCC Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important Paperwork

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2

4

POWER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXTERNAL CHASSIS DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXTERNAL CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, AND STATUS INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel
Rear Panel

INTERNAL JUMPER SETTINGS

Input Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input Sensitivity

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Temperature/Humidity Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AC Power

Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balanced and Unbalanced Connections
Output Configuration
Replacing Input Modules

Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY INFORMATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4

5

5

6

8

9
9

9

11

CARE AND SERVICE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

12

3

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing the Carver Professional ZR Series
Amplifier! The ZR Series amplifiers not only have superior fidelity,
they are among the most efficient professional power amplifiers
on the market. By utilizing digital power processing (DPP®), our
ZR series can deliver generous power levels. By design, the ZR

packing materials for future moving, 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 damage, please
consult your Carver Professional Dealer before installing unit.

Series power amplifiers are very accurate and efficient. Your
ZR Series amplifier should give you many years of outstanding
service and reliability.

IMPORTANT PAPERWORK

Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely
important to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and

UNPACKING

Inside the box you will find; one ZR Series Amplifier, one IEC­type power cord, two Euro-style input connectors, four self-

for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial number,
which is located on the back of the amplifier. Record it in the

space provided below for convenient reference.
adhesive rubber feet, and an owner’s manual and warranty card.
Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and

Serial Number: ________________________ Purchased at: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Finally, take a moment to fill out the Warranty Registration Card packed with the amplifier and return it to Carver Professional.

This will allow us to keep you informed about new products as they become available.

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

ZR1000

• 225W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads,
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N

• 350W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads,
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N

• 700W bridged mono into 8 ohms,
20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0.5% THD+N

ZR1600

• 300W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads, 20
Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N

• 600W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads, 20
Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N

• 1200W bridged mono into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to
20 kHz with less than 0.5% THD+N

FEATURES - ZR1000 and ZR1600

• High Efficiency Spread Spectrum Switching Amplifier

• Variable Speed, Ultra-quiet Fan Cooling

• 7 LED Level Display, Per Channel, Including Signal Present
and Clip Indicators

• 3 LED Status Display: Ready, Protect and Thermal Overload

• Standby LED Indicates the Amplifier is in Standby Mode

• Level Control Defeat Accessible From Front Panel

• Switched 40 Hz/80 Hz (12 dB/Octave Cut) High Pass Filters

• Switched Soft Knee Clip Limiters

• Soft Start In-Rush Current Limiting

• Individual Ground Lifts for Each Channel Input

• Terminals for Sequencing Power (On/Off)

• Input via Neutrik
Connectors

• Speaker Outputs via 3 Neutrik

®

Combo Connectors and Euro-style

®

Speakon® Connectors

• Power Switch, 3 Positions: ON, OFF, Standby

• AC Line Cord (Detachable IEC Type)

• Optional Accessories:

- Crossover Module

- Four Input Mixer Module with Zone Assignment

- Single and Dual Zone Paging Modules with Variable
Ducking and Zone Assignments

- Expanded Mic / Line Level Input Module

- Computer Control & Monitoring via iON Media Control
Module

- DSP Control of 28 Band Graphic EQ, 5 Band Parametric
EQ, Variable High & Low Pass Filters, Crossover, Adjustable
Limiting and Adjustable Delay via iON Media DSP Tools
Module

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the equipment, DO NOT ground any output terminal of the ZR amplifier.

®

is a registered trademark of Tripath Technology, Inc.

DPP

®

is a registered trademark of Neutrik, Inc.

Speakon

®

is a registered trademark of Neutrik, Inc.

4

Neutrik