Phonic MAX 1000, MAX 1600 User’s Manual
MAX 1000
MAX 1600
POWER AMPLIFIER
MAX 1600
1. Re ad the se i ns tr uc ti on s be fo re o pe ra ti ng t hi s
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the 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 (including
.
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 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 plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand , tripod, bracket, or
table by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
wh en m ov in g th e cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tipover.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
st or ms or when unused for lon g
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product
’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MAX 1000
MAX 1600
POWER AMPLIFIER
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................4
FEATURES......................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................4
GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................6
REAR PANEL.....................................................................................................................6
CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................................6
OPERATION...............................................................................................................7
FRONT PANEL...............................................................................................................7
REAR PANEL...............................................................................................................7
OPERATING MODES...........................................................................................................8
PR OT EC TI ON .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............................................................................10
AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS...........................................................................................................10
INPUT WIRING.................. ........................ ........... ........................ ..............................10
OUTPUT WIRING...........................................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................13
DI MENSIONS..................... .. .. ............................. .. .. .. ............................. .. .. ..............14
Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice.
V1.1 MAY 14, 2009
4 MAX 1000 / 1600
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of a fantastic MAX
series power amplier from Phonic. Based on years
of experience in designing and manufacturing profes-
sional audio equipment, we at Phonic designed this
power amplier for those who need an extremely
powerful, reliable and sturdy amplier with a small
footprint. Taking advantage of its huge heat sink as
well as its variable speed fan that auto-adjusts fan
speed depending on the temperature of the machine
during operation, MAX power amps are always able to
perform. Its professional quality output and its sturdy
case design make this unit great for various locations
like churches, concert tours, stages, disco, pubs, or
any place that requires amplier installation.
This unit is designed with great care and great atten-
tion to details, so please read this manual carefully.
Look after it and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
FEATURES
MOUNTING THE UNIT
Designed to t into a standard 19-inch rack, this unit
only takes up 2 units of rack space. Secure the unit
with 4 rack-mount screws and cup washers. In gen-
eral, power ampliers usually are heavier than any
other audio equipment, so when installing this unit
onto a rack, begin placing it from the bottom of the
rack. Leave 1-rack space between power ampliers
and other devices to guarantee better cooling (see
Figure 1).
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Up to 900 Watts of power in a 2U footprint
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Output: 300W for MAX 1000, 450W for MAX 1600,
both at 4 ohms
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High current toroidal transformer allowing high
power output with low noise and low distortion
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Balanced 1/4” TRS and XLR inputs for maximum
exibility
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Grounding / Floating switch to avoid grounding
loop
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Binding post and speakon outputs
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Front mounted gain controls for easy access
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Signal and Peak LED indicators to monitor per-
formance
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Protection: short circuit, thermal, subsonic, RF pro-
tection, output DC offset, power on/off muting
PLEASE NOTE
● Check the AC voltage before connecting the power
plug to the outlet. Make sure the AC power supply
shares the same voltage used in your country (For
example, while some countries use 100V, others
use 120V, 230V, or 240V). Please ensure your
device is properly grounded. Under no circumstances should the ground pin be removed from
the AC power cable.
● Before turning on the power, make sure the gain
controls are turned all the way down to prevent
other equipment from harm.
● Check your cables regularly and label each end
clearly for easy identication.
● Always turn the power off before connecting to and
disconnecting from the unit.
● NEVER use solvents to clean the unit. Clean it with
a soft and damp or dry cloth.
GETTING STARTED
The following steps will help you set up your amplier,
and get the levels just right.
When in Parallel and Stereo mode, the binding post
connectors are wired as follows:
red = hot (+ speaker terminal)
1. Ensure that you turn the amplier’s power switch
is off and that the AC power connector is discon-
nected.
2. Turn down both level controls.
3. Decide which operating mode is best for your
purposes: Stereo, Parallel or Bridge.
Stereo mode is the most common operation mode
of ampliers, where input channel 1 is sent directly
through to output channel 1. Similarly, input channel
2 is sent directly through to output channel 2.
In Parallel mode, users are able to utilize a mono sig-
nal from input channel 1 and send the signal through
both output channels 1 and 2. These outputs are
controlled with their own individual level controls.
Bridge mode takes the signals from input channel
1 and sends it through a single output. The output
power of the both channels is combined when in
bridge mode. The signal is output through either
output channel 1’s speakon connection, or through
the binding post connections on channels 1 (+) and
2 (-).
4. Set the Stereo / Parallel / Bridge switch accord-
ing to your selection.
black = cold (– speaker terminal)
When in Parallel or Stereo mode, the Speakon con-
nectors are wired as follows:
1+ = hot (+ speaker terminal)
1– = cold (– speaker terminal)
When in Bridge mode, the binding post connectors
are wired as follows:
Channel 1 red post = hot (+ speaker terminal)
Channel 2 red post = cold (– speaker terminal)
Do not use the black terminals.
When in Bridge mode, the Speakon connectors are
wired as follows:
1+ = hot (+ speaker terminal)
2+ = cold (– speaker terminal)
NOTE: When in Bridge mode, ensure that only the channel 1
Speakon connector is used.
5. Make connections from your mixer main output
to your MAX amplier’s inputs using balanced XLR
cables. Remember that when using Parallel mode,
you need only connect a signal source to input chan-
nel 1.
Balanced XLR inputs are wired as follows:
Pin 1 = Ground; Pin 2 = Hot (+); Pin 3 = Cold (–)
6. Connect speaker cables to the speakon or bind-
ing post speaker outputs.
7. Plug all of your system’s various components
into suitable AC power outlets, making sure that they
are grounded and able to deliver the appropriate
amount of current.
8. Ensure that your signal source is powered up
and delivering a signal to the MAX amp.
9. Turn the MAX’s power switch on. You should be
greeted by an illuminated POWER LED.
10. Turn up both of the MAX’s level controls slowly.
The SIGNAL light should come on if any signal is
present. The more you turn the level control up, the
louder the music should get. If the CLIP LED comes
on, turn down either the corresponding level control
or your signal source until the CLIP LED lights up
only occasionally, or just below the point where it may
ash.
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