- Select a 1KHz 0dB output signal on the generator, but keep it turned off.
- Place four 4Ω load impedances into outputs 1, 2, 3 and 4. If it’s not possible, just place one 4Ω
- Connect the millivoltmeter and the oscilloscope to channel one.
- Turn down all potentiometers to their minimum position.
- Configure Mini-jumpers to set REMOTE CONTROL to ON. See configuration scheme for
- Connect the power amplifier’s mains plug to a 230Vac variac output.
VERIFICATION:
- Retire fuse F101 (or its matching fuse on any other tested channel), placed at channel one’s
- Connect the power amplifier mains plug to the variac output, turned down to deliver 0V. Switch
- Retire the ammeter and replace instead the F101 fuse. Caution! The unit’s power supply
- Once the current consumption is checked, switch off and again on the unit with its main power
- Apply a 0dB 1KHz signal to XLR-type input 1, by turning on the signal generator.
- Connect a 4Ω load to this channel’s output.
- Verify the unit’s output power when working at nominal mains voltage (230Vac). Vo=41V
- To verify the ANTICLIP function, increase the input signal level above 0dB and check that the
- Check the CLIP indicator LED’s are lit, and, when reducing the output signal level in 0.5 or
- Verify the unit’s bandwidth curve, which, with a 2KHz 0.5V input signal, should be linear
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load into the tested channel output.
details.
+Vcc. In its place, insert a 10A ranged DC ammeter.
over the unit’s main POWER switch to ON. Slowly increase the variac’s output until it reaches
230V output voltage, and verify that the current consumption adjustments remain correct:
150mA. If this value has changed, rectify it. Once adjusted, seal the potentiometer with fixing
lacquer.
will be charged! Previously the power supply should be properly discharged, or disconnect
the module’s power supply wires (yellow-, black- and brown-colored wires) to avoid electrical
shocks. Repeat this procedure on all other channels.
switch, verify that the neon lights up, that the unit first remains for 10 seconds in STANDBY
mode and that the cooling fans run up to maximum speed.
(millivoltmeter)
clipping output signal is smoothened. Place a mini-jumper into the test point terminal near the
VTL5C8 device, verify that the anticlip function now is triggered earlier and rounds the clipping
signal even more.
1dB, the CLIP LEDs turn off. Leave the mini-jumper inserted.
between 20Hz and 20KHz without inducing any distortion to the output signal. Also check that
when applying an input signal up to 50kHz, the unit’s output level only decreases in 1 or 2 dB,
and no visible distortion is observed.
version:
01.00
approved:
date:
title:
061019
project:
VERIFICATION PROCESS
EP08-06
product:
MPA4-400R
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- Connect a load impedance formed by a 4Ω resistor shunted to a 1µ5F capacitor, and apply a
1KHz square waveform input signal. Using an oscilloscope, observe the output signal, at the
flat level areas of the squared waveform, only two or three ringing should be detected both at
positive and negative slope flanges. Increase the input signal level until the displayed signal
starts clipping. Check that, even when clipping, the ringing does not grow, and no more ringing
than before appear either.
- Verify the THERMAL protection circuitry. Short the unit’s
thermal probe pins Vs and Vout, and verify that the relay
releases, while the THERMAL indicator light up, as the
output signal is cutted off and the cooling fan increases its
speed until it reaches maximum airflow.
REMOTE CONTROL VERIFICATION
1- Release all of the input circuit selection switches. ↑.
2- Attenuation potentiometers should all be turned up to their maximum level (right).
3- Apply a 0dB 1kHz signal on channel 1 input.
4- Check the output signal on channel 1’s output. Vo=41 Vrms.
5- Connect the tool equipped with a potentiometer to REMOTE CONTROL CH1.
6- Check the potentiometer sweep, its response curve and attenuation.
7- Repeat this procedure on the rest of inputs and outputs, and on remote controls.
8- When done, leave the REMOTE CONTROL configuration again OFF.
PROTECTIONS
- Signal generator OFF, 1V scale, select a 1kHz output signal and keep the level potentiometer
down to its minimum.
- Connect a 0.5Ω load impedance.
- Connect the oscilloscope to the module’s output.
- Switch on the generator and turn up slowly the output level potentiometer, while checking that
the output voltage keeps below these limits, as listed below:
FIRST EVALUATION POINT: 15Vpp (240V)
SECOND EVALUATION POINT: 18Vpp (210V)
Note: the signal clipping should appear without any distortion or ringing. Both evaluation points
are obtained by adjusting the variac’s output voltage.
- Repeat this process on all the other channels.
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CHECKING INPUT SELECTION SWITCHES.
SWITCH POSITION
IN1/IN1+IN2 IN1
IN2/LINK CH1 LINK CH1
LP FILTER ON/OFF OFF
STEREO / BRIDGE IN1 / BRIDGE IN1+IN2 STEREO
IN3/LINK CH1 LINK CH1
IN4/LINK CH2 LINK CH2
HP FILTER ON/OFF OFF
STEREO / BRIDGE IN3 / BRIDGE IN3+IN4 STEREO
0dBV 1KHz input signal to IN1
Millivoltmeter/oscilloscope connected to channel 1 and 2.
- Channel 1’s Signal Present indicating LED lights up. Turn up channel one’s potentiometer.
Verify its sweep. Vo=41V
. Check that the output corresponds to the used channel.
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- Channel 2’s Signal Present indicating LED lights up. Turn up channel two’s potentiometer.
Verify its sweep. Vo=41V
. Check that the output corresponds to the used channel.
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- Both outputs are in phase.
- On the channel’s STEREO/BRIDGE IN1/BRIDGE IN1+IN2 switch, select BRIDGE IN1+IN2.
By now both outputs should be push-pull configured. The SP 2 indicating LED turns off. Verify
that now only channel one’s input potentiometer is active, and leave it up to its maximum
position.
- On the IN1/IN1+IN2 switch, select IN1+IN2. Check that the output level has dropped 6dB.
- Leave the switch again to IN1.
- Change the millivoltmeter/oscilloscope test probes from the actual outputs to outputs 3-4.
- Verify that channel 3’s Signal Present indicating LED is lit. Turn up channel 3’s input
potentiometer. Verify it’s sweep. Vo=41V
. Check that the output corresponds to the used
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channel.
- Verify that channel 4’s signal present indicating LED is lit. Turn up channel 4’s input
potentiometer. Verify it’s sweep. Vo=41V
. Check that the output corresponds to the used
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channel.
- Both outputs are in phase.
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- On the unit’s STEREO/BRIDGE IN3/B IN3+IN4 switch, select IN3+IN4. By now both outputs
should be push-pull configured. The SP 4 indicating LED turns off. Verify that now only
channel three’s input potentiometer is active, and leave it up to its maximum position.
- Verify that all CLIP-indicating LED’s are lit. If necessary, add 1 or 2 dB to the input signal level.
- On the IN3/IN3+IN4 switch, select IN3+IN4. Check that the output level has dropped 6dB.
- Leave the switch again to IN3.
BURNING TEST.
Leave the tested unit connected to its correspondent mains voltage, applying input signal
and connecting load impedances, and running at its burn test level for at least 24 hours.
SAFETY VERIFICATION TESTS.
Preliminary:
Unplug the unit to be tested from the mains outlet.
Short all ground terminals from signal inputs, outputs and other external connectors,
except the mains plug’s ground.
Turn on the unit’s main power switch.
Ground continuity test:
Connect the tester’s probes between the mains ground contact and the unit’s backside
main ground test point. When applying a 10A current, verify that the ground impedance is lower
than 0.1Ω.
Electrical insulation test:
Connect the electrical insulation tester probes between the mains outlet ground contact
and both shorted mains input poles. Adjust the tester’s current limit down to 10mA. Apply
1500Vac during 5 seconds.
The unit’s insulation should be able to resist this voltage, without generating spurious
sparks or a sparkover effect, and the tester may not detect any disfunction.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect nor touch the test probes until the test has finished completely!
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VERIFICATION USING MUSIC
Note: As this is a four-channel amplifier, with a versatile input signal selection system
which enhances its connectivity options, the previous procedures have checked that the
input circuitry selection options are functioning correctly when running with input
signals.
1. Release all of the input circuitry selector switches. ↑
2. Verify the outputs 1 and 2’s STACK function by testing their jack-type output connections.
3. Verify individually each of the inputs and their outputs.
4. Turn the amplifier off and on again with the main power switch.
5. Even when signal is applied onto the tested channel's input, while the unit is passing its
STANDBY run-up time, the speaker should remain quiet.
6. Verify the sweep of all potentiometers, which should turn easily and smoothly, without
producing noise or scratches.
7. Verify the sound quality (do not allow any kind of scratch or distortion)
8. Check the unit’s low pass filters on channels 1 and 2. fc=160Hz.
9. Check the unit’s high pass filters on channels 3 and 4. fc=160Hz.
10. To ensure that all electrical junctions are well-fixed, hit the tested unit softly against your
working table.
11. Short the output terminals while carrying amplified signal, and verify that once the
short-circuit is removed, the unit recovers normal functioning.
12. Without input signal, and with the potentiometers turned all down first, and also turning them
up to maximum level, verify that the unit’s output signal is free of hum and noise when
listening the output signal through loudspeakers.
QUALITY CONTROL
All mechanical parts should be visually revised, in order to detect scratches on the unit's
painting; all screws should be on their place, correctly tight and unmarked. Check out the unit's
general presentation.