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

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MAX 860 MAX 1500 MAX 2500

User's Manual

Manual del Usuario

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MAX 860 MAX 1500 MAX 2500

POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR POTENCIADO

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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				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.

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’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 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

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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating 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.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a MAX Plus series power amplifier. Based on years of experience in designing and manufacturing professional audio equipment, we at Phonic designed this power amplifier for those who need an extremely powerful, reliable and sturdy amplifier with a small footprint. Taking advantage of itshugeheatsinkaswellasitsvariablespeedfanthat 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 amplifier 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

●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

GETTING STARTED

●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 identification.

●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 fit 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 general, power amplifiers 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 amplifiers and other devices to guarantee better cooling (see

Figure 1).

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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 amplifier 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).

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 speakers 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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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 amplifier should be the last piece of audio equipment to be powered on, and the first to be powered off, in a PA system.

5. POWER LED

This blue LED comes on when power is on.

6. PEAK LED

When the input signal level becomes too high, causing input signal to loss definition 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 monitorsignallevel. Aminimumlevelof-30dBuisrequired 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.

9. PARALLEL / STEREO / BRIDGE MONO OPERATION MODE

There are three operation modes for different use. To avoid damaging your PAsystem, remember to turn the power off before switching from one mode to the other.

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