Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional Power Amplifier. It is backed by
state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you the best in quality
craftsmanship and reliable performance. The pm700 and pm950 are specially designed for pro
sound applications. Their rugged construction and low profile make them ideal for sustaining the
abuses of the road with reliability and space-saving economy. And their accurate sound and ample
power make them ideal for critical studio applications as well. The pm700 is rated at 350 watts per
channel into 4 ohms and 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation it is rated at 700 watts
into 8 ohms. The pm950 is rated at 475 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 325 watts per
channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation it is rated at 950 watts into 8 ohms. The sophisticated
protection circuits designed into these amplifiers will protect your system should an unexpected fault occur.They
also protect the amplifiers from excessive temperature, continuous current limiting and shorted
outputs. The balanced input uses a high quality, high common-mode rejection differential amplifier for exceptional hum and noise rejection. The sequencing feature allows a rack of amplifiers to be powered up from a
remote location. The daisy-chain connection scheme causes each amplifier to turn on in sequence, preventing the
l a rge in-rush current that can occur when an entire rack of amplifiers is turned on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y. These power amplifiers were designed and manufactured by people with a lifetime
commitment to providing the world’s finest components for music and sound reproduction. Thanks for placing
your confidence in Carver Professional. We know your amplifier will provide many years of dependable s e r v i c e
and reliable sound reproduction.
Unpacking and Paperwork
Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and packing materials for future moving,
shipment or long-term storage. After opening the box, please check for any visible signs of damage that were
not apparent from the outside of the box. If you do encounter what appears to be concealed damage, please consult your Carver Professional Dealer before installing the unit.
Important Paperwork
Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration of your
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225W per channel into 8 ohms
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350W per channel into 4 ohms
700W mono into 8 ohms
XLR and 1/4” TRS input connectors
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Accepts balanced or unbalanced lines
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• Multi-way Binding Post output connectors
Independent 11 detent level controls for
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CH1 and CH2
External Level Control Defeat Switch
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Dual Mono mode for operating both channels
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with
a single mono input
Bridged Mono mode for combining the power of
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both channels into a single higher powered channel
Input sensitivity set at 1.5V RMS from factory.
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Internally configurable to 0.775V RMS
Internally configurable input polarity
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Internal connection points for add-on accessories
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Power ON Sequencer
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Class H dual-rail power supply
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Independent CH1/CH2 Speaker relays will
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instantaneously disconnect if one of the following
fault conditions is detected:
D.C. Offset
Over Temperature
Short Circuit
Additional protection circuitry includes:
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Clipping Eliminator
AC Line Fuse
Power Connected/Standby indicator
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7 LED display per channel, including Power
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Ready and Clip/Protect indicators
2-speed Fan cooled
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70-volt/100-volt transformer option
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CE 1997 approved
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Power Output::(20Hz to 20kHz, with no
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more than 0.1% THD)
225 watts per channel
into 8 ohms
350 watts per channel
into 4 ohms
Bridged-mono:
700 watts into 8 ohms
at 1kHz, with no more
than 0.1% THD