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1 CONTENTS MA200Q USER GUIDE 1
2APPROVALS 2
3WARNINGS 2
3.1 EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS 2
3.2 WARNING 2
3.3 CAUTION 2
3.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
3.5 USER RESPONSIBILITY 3
3.5.1 LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE 3
3.5.2 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT HAZARD 3
3.5.3 RADIO INTERFERENCE 4
4 INTRODUCTION 4
4.1 UNPACKING 4
4.2 FRONT PANEL 4
4.3 REAR PANEL 5
5 REAR PANEL FEATURES 6
5.1 GAIN 6
5.2 SENSITIVITY 6
5.3 LINK SWITCH 7
5.4 OPERATING MODES 7
5.4.1 STEREO MODE 7
5.4.2 NO
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ENGLISH 2 APPROVALS This equipment conforms to the requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC and the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC. Standard Applied EMC Emission EN55103-1, E3 EMC Immunity EN55103-2, E3, with S/N below 1% at normal operation level. Electrical Safety EN60065, Class I 3 WARNINGS 3.1 Explanation of graphical symbols The lightning symbol within a triangle is The exclamation mark within a triangle is
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ENGLISH 9. Connect only to AC power outlets rated 230-240V (or 100-120V), 50-60Hz. 10. Do not use this amplifier if the mains cable is damaged or frayed, particularly check where the mains cable exits the amplifier and the mains plug. Protect the mains cable from being walked upon or rolled over by heavy objects. 11. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. The amplifier is intended to use in a 19” rack. Follow the mounting instructions. When racks with ! wheels are used, use cau
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ENGLISH 3.5.3 Radio interference A sample of this product has been tested and complies with the limits for the European Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from electrical equipment. This product uses radio frequency energy and if not used or installed in accordance with these operating instructions, may cause interference to other equipment, such as radio receivers. Compliance with the (EMC) dire
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ENGLISH 2 . P r o t e c t i n d i c a t o r LE D This indicator illuminates if the amplifier attempts to function above its maximum operating temperature (90°C). The indicator first comes on as a warning, to either turn down the input level or check the cooling arrangements, after which point the amplifier will mute the input signal. When the cooling fans have returned the output heat sinks back to the normal operating temperature the input signal is un-muted. Th is i n d i c a t o r a l s o i
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ENGLISH 3. Clip limiter switch Turns the clip limiter “ON” (switch IN position) or “OFF” (switch OUT position). (See page13). 4. Input signal XLR. The Neutrik Combo jack is used which also features a _” TRS phone jacks. (Pin 2 is “hot”, see page10). 5. Link switch. Allows a single input to drive channels B and C simultaneously. 7. Link / bridge switch. Allows a single input to drive channels A and B and / or channels C and D simultaneously. Also used for bridged operation of channel pairs (See p
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ENGLISH 5.3 Link switch Th e L i n k s w i t c h e s l o c a t e d o n t h e r e a r p a n e l ( b e t w e e n t h e f o u r X L R i n p u t c o n n e c t o r s ) a r e f o r c h a n g i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g m o d e s o f t h e a m p l i f i e r . B y u s i n g a c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e s e s w i t c h e s a n d i n p u t / o u t p u t w ir i n g it is p o s s i b l e t o h a v e s e v er al op er at i n g c o nf i g ur a t i on s . (S ee be l o w , s e c t i o n
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ENGLISH 5.4.3 Tandem mode In tandem mode two or four of the amplifiers inputs are linked together. To use only one input signal to drive inputs A or B press the (A+B link/bridge) switch and connect a signal to inputs A or B. In this configuration loudspeaker 1 would then be connected across +1 and -1, and loudspeaker 2 across +2 and -2 of the OUTPUT A, B Speakon connector. To use only one input signal to drive inputs C and D press the (C+D link/bridge) switch and connect a signal to inputs C or
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ENGLISH Bridged mono mode combines the power of two channels into one loudspeaker. This results in twice the voltage swing, four times the peak power and just less than three times the full power of a single channel. This is because the coil is driven with positive voltage at one pole and an equivalent negative voltage at the other pole. So, if an 8 ohms load is connected in bridged mode, one channel shares one 4 ohms part of the load, and the other channel shares the other 4 ohms part. The pow
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ENGLISH O n c e c o n ne c t e d t o a s u i t a bl e A C s u pp l y , t h e am pl i f i e r c a n be s t ar t e d w i t h t h e p o we r s wi t c h. Wh en yo u p o w e r u p t h e a m p l i f i e r i t t a k e s a c o u p l e o f s e c o n d s to s e l f c h e ck ( th i s i s kn o w n a s th e " so ft sta r t " o r "s l o w s t a r t " s e q u e n c e ) , t h e f a n s t h en bl ow at h i g h s pe e d be f o r e go i n g i n t o " i d l e " . Th e f o u r b ot t o m g
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ENGLISH 6.5.1 Calculation The current draw can be calculated by dividing the mains input power by the mains voltage. We recommend that you design the power distribution for at least the required current at 1/8 power, or 1/3 power for heavy-duty demands such as concert touring and Industrial music etc. The heat power can be calculated as following: If a headroom figure of at least 5dB (1/3 full power) is used with a 4 ohms load on all four channels of the amplifier.The 1/3 power per channel is th
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ENGLISH The Neutrik Combo jack is wired in parallel with the XLR. TI P H O T R I N G C OL D SL EE VE SHIE L D/G RO UN D CH.D CH.C INPUTS CH.B CH.A Th e i n p ut i m ped anc e i s hi g h eno ugh ( 20K oh m s ba l a nc e d) t o al l o w ” dai s y - c h ai n i n g ”, or m u l t i p l e p ar al l e l in p u t c onn ec t i o ns . T he hea dr oom of t he i n p ut c i rc u i t s i s al s o hi gh en oug h t o ac c ept t he m a x i m um out pu t l e v e l Fixed gain 32 dB fr o m v i r t u a l l y
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ENGLISH When outputs A and B, or C and D are bridged, the loudspeaker is connected to +1 and -2 of the connector see diagram below. Looking at the rear of the amplifier the right hand Speakon has both channel A and B outputs, the left hand Speakon channels C and D. This configuration is useful for bridging and bi-amp operation (see bridged mono operation on page7). chA chB Bridged mono Channel A and B (or C and D) into one Speakon. . (Quad or Bi-amp) Never connect either output terminal
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ENGLISH 8.2 Powering up – Soft start W h e n y o u p o w e r up t h e am p l i f i er i t t a ke s a c ou pl e o f se c on ds t o s el f - c he c k. T h i s i s k no wn a s t h e " s o f t - s t a r t " o r " s l o w - s t a r t " s e q u e n c e . Th e f a n s t h e n b l o w a t h i g h s p e e d b e f o r e g o i n g i n t o " i d l e " a n d t he f o ur bo t t om g r e e n L E D ’ s i l l u m i n a t e t o s h o w t h e a m p l i f i e r i s o p e r a t i o n a l . 8.3 Input
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ENGLISH li mi t e r r e d u c e s th e i n p u t s i g n al p ro p o r t i on a l l y . No t e t h at , i f t h e s i g na l i s di s t o rt e d or c l i p pe d b e f o r e i t r e a c hes th e a m p l i fi e r , t h e c l i p l i m i t e r w i l l not be ac t i v at ed . U n d e r n o r m al op er at i o n t h e c l i p l i m i t e r i s i n a ud i b l e . T h e l i m i t e r c a n be t u rn ed “O n” or “ Of f ” by pr e s s i n g th e r e l ev an t c l i p l i m i t s w
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ENGLISH 10 MAINTENANCE Under normal use the amplifier should provide years of trouble-free service. The only maintenance required by the user is to clean the front grille periodically. In some extreme cases it may be necessary for authorized service personnel to clean the inside of the amplifier. These conditions usually occur after prolonged use, e.g. in environments using "cracked- oil" smoke machines. If you are using your amplifier for heavy-duty use i.e. concert touring or industrial music
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ENGLISH 11 WARRANTY General The MA200Q Power amplifier is warranted to be free from defects in components and factory workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. During this warranty period MARTIN AUDIO LTD or it's nominated agents, will undertake to repair, or at it's discretion, replace this product at no charge to it's owner, when failing to perform as specified, providing the unit is returned undamaged, in it's original packaging,
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ENGLISH 12 SPECIFICATIONS MA200Q MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER EIA @1kHz 1%thd FTC 20 – 20kHz @ 0.1% thd 8W per Channel 130W 120W 4W per Channel 200W 180W 2W per Channel 270W 245W 8W Bridged 400W 360W 4W Bridged 540W 490W MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE 8W load 32Vrms Peak voltage, no load 51Vrms POWE
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ENGLISH WEIGHT 13.2Kg (29Ibs) SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W) 560mm x (H) 180mm x (D) 500mm (W) 22ins x (H) 7.1ins x (D) 19.7ins SHIPPING WEIGHT 14.8Kg (32.5lbs) Front Panel Gain controls 4 x 31 Position detent Indicators Protect 4 x Yellow LED’s Indicators Clip 4 x Red LED’s Indicators Signal Present 4 x Green LED’s Rear Panel Input Connectors 4 x Neutrik Combo, + 3 pin Phoenix Output Connectors 2 x Neutrik Speakons Clip Limiters Push Switch “ON”/ ”OFF” per Channel Input Link switches A+B, C+D,
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MA200Q Amplifier Please Click here to return to main menu Please Click here to visit our website The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669 Web: www.martin-audio.com E-mail: info@martin-audio.com
