Phonic MAX 860 plus, MAX 1500 plus, MAX 2500 plus User’s Manual

MAX 860 MAX 1500 MAX 2500
MAX1500Plus
User's Manual Manual del Usuario
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MAX 860 MAX 1500 MAX 2500
POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR POTENCIADO
ESPAÑOL.....................................II
V1.2 07/27/2012
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
FEATURES 1
GETTING STARTED 1
INSTALLATION 1
CONNECTIONS 2
OPERATION 3
PROTECTION 6
SPECIFICATIONS 7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
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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 can be easily accessible.
1. Read these instructions before operating this 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
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 an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
s instructions.
.
into your outlet, consult
with liquids, such as vases,
area during the operation so that the mains switch
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
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.
dangerous voltage” within the
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 when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip­over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long 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.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those
may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing a MAX Plus series power
amplier. Based on years of experience in designing
and manufacturing professional audio equipment,
we at Phonic designed this power amplier for those who need an extremely powerful, reliable and sturdy amplier 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 Plus 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 amplier installation.
This unit is designed with great care and great at­tention to details, so please read this manual carefully. Look after it and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
FEATURES
Up to 2200 Watts with only 2U footprint
Output: 300W for MAX 860 Plus, 450W for MAX
1500 Plus and 750W for MAX 2500 Plus, all at 4 ohms
High current toroidal transformer allowing high
power output with low noise and low distortion
Built in limiter with a button allowing user to
disable limiter’s function
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.
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 identication.
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.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE UNIT
Designed to t into a standard 19-inch rack, this unit
only takes up 2 units of rack space. Secure this unit with 4 rack-mount screws and cup washers. In gen-
eral, power ampliers 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 ampliers and other devices to guarantee better cooling (see
Figure 1).
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Balanced XLR inputs
Binding post and speakon outputs
Front mounted gain controls for easy access
Signal and Peak LED indicators to monitor
performance
Protection: short circuit, thermal, subsonic,
RF protection, output DC offset, power on/off muting
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1. HEAT VENTILATION
This unit comes with variable speed fan that auto-adjusts
fan speed depending on the temperature of the machine
during operation. Be sure not to obstruct the heat vents in any way. This will ensure the amplier is always properly
ventilated.
CONNECTIONS
2. INPUT
With these balanced XLR input jacks, you can use any XLR connector. These input jacks accept balanced and unbalanced input. When sending unbalanced signal, the 3rd pin and the 1st pin of the XLR connector should be
connected (see Figure 2).
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3. OUTPUT
Binding posts and speakon connectors make up the unit’s output section. Loudspeakers can easily be connected using banana plugs, spade lugs, bare wires or speakon
connector. More people prefer using speakon than other
connectors because it’s the least likely to be disconnected by accident or cause electrical shock. Because speakon
comes with four wires inside, you can connect to two speak-
ers with only one channel output. Be careful when making
connections since improper connecting could cause the unit to short circuit. The minimum impedance setting for STEREO and PARALLEL operation is 4 ohm, while 8 ohm
is the minimum for BRIDGE MONO (see Figure 3).
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OPERATION
FRONT PANEL
4. POWER SWITCH
This switch turns the power of the unit on. Remember to turn the gain controls down before turning power on or off,
even though it comes with a POWER ON / OFF MUTING
feature. In general, the power amplier should be the last piece of audio equipment to be powered on, and the rst to be powered off, in a PA system.
5. POWER LED
This blue LED comes on when power is on.
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REAR PANEL
9. PARALLEL / STEREO / BRIDGE MONO OPERATION MODE
There are three operation modes for different use. To avoid
damaging your PA system, remember to turn the power off before switching from one mode to the other.
6. PEAK LED
When the input signal level becomes too high, causing input signal to loss denition and to distort, this red LED
comes on. When this happens, turn the gain control down until the PEAK LED no longer comes on or remains on continously.
7. SIGNAL LED
Every channel comes with a signal LED, allowing user to
monitor signal level. A minimum level of -30dBu is required
for the LED to go on.
8. GAIN CONTROLS
These two rotary knobs control the signal level of the input.
Center detented control allows precise volume setting.
Slowly turn the knob clockwise to increase input level, but make sure that PEAK LED does not remain on or blink
constantly.
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