Omnitronic P, P-250, P-500, P-1000, P-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

P-series power amplifiers

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully

before you initial start-up.

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to

- be qualilfied

- follow the instructions of this manual

- consider this manual to be part of the total product

- keep this manual for the entire service life of the product

- pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product

- include every supplementay update with the original manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for having chosen an OMNITRONIC power amplifier. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, we can assure you that you will enjoy this device for many years.

Unpack your amplifier.

Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the A/C
connection cable or on the casing, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local
dealer.

Features

Powerful amplifier

Enormous power with highest brilliance • 2 gain-controls on the frontpanel • All operation-modes controllable
via LEDs • LED-intensity adjustable via brightness control on the rear panel • Signal-inputs via XLR-female
or 1/4"-jack-socket • Speaker connection via lockable Speakon-plugs or Banana/screw combination • Ground
Lift-switch against humming • Bridged-switch for bridging • Many protection-circuits for optimized equipment­protection • Very rugged housing • 19" dimensions • High power/weight-relation

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!

Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous
electric shock when touching the wires!

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This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to
ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning
notes written in this user manual.

Important:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will
not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

Always plug in the power plug least. Make sure that the power-switch is set to OFF position before you
connect the device to the mains.

Keep away from heaters and other heating sources!

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it
on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off
until it has reached room temperature.

Never put any liquids on the device or close to it. Should any liquid enter the device nevertheless, disconnect
from mains immediately. Please let the device be checked by a qualified service technician before you
operate it again. Any damages caused by liquids having entered the device are not subject to warranty!

This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I
outlet.

Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections
with the mains with particular caution!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the AC voltage selector on the bottom.

Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the
power-cord from time to time.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the
power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

Before the device is switched on all faders and volume controls have to be set to "0" or "min" position.

CAUTION: Turn the amplifier on last and off first!

Keep away children and amateurs!

CAUTION: High volumes can cause hearing damage!

There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried
out by authorized dealers.

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This device is a professional audio-amplifier for amplifying audio-signals. This product is allowed to be
operated with an alternating current of 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,
moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of
others!

Do not operate the device in extremely hot (more than 30° C) or extremely cold (less than 5° C)
surroundings. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars) and heaters.

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Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Never use solvents or aggressive detergents in order to clean the device! Rather use a soft and damp cloth.

Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short­circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

Please note: This user manual describes the P-1000 as a reference. Illustrations and features of the other

models are comparable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Frontpanel

0 010 10

CH-1 CH-1

POWER

PROTECT

+35 CLIP

+30

+15

+5

0dB

-10

-20

PROTECT

+35 CLIP

+30

+15

+5

0dB

-10

-20

12 34 5 62 7867 8

(1) POWER SWITCH

Press this button to start operation.

(2) GAIN-CONTROLS

Adjust the desired volume here.

(3) STEREO-LED

This LED shines in Stereo-mode.

(4) PARALLEL-LED

This LED shines in Parallel-mode.

(5) BRIDGED-LED

This LED shines in bridged mode.

(6) LEVEL-LEDS

The LEDs are illuminated in accordance with the adjusted signal level.

(7) CLIP-LED

This LED flashes when the output signal starts distorting.

(8) PROTECT-LED

This LED is illuminated after switching the device on as long as the speakers are not connected with the
amplifier.
If this LED is illuminated during the operation, one of the protection circuits is active. Please take the
amplifier out of operation and check it.