Peavey CA-A540B user manual

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CA-A540B /CA-A800B
Cinema Power Amplifiers
Operating Guide
Operating Guide
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Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Òdangerous voltageÓ within the productÕs enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock Ñ DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

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ENGLISH ª ª CA-A540B and CA-A800B Common Features ª ¥ SPS compression with LED indicators and defeat switch ¥ Slew Rate: 20 V/microsecond, stereo mode ¥ Frequency Response (each channel): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB, at rated power ¥ Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.07%, at rated power ¥ Hum and Noise: 100 dB below rated power, unweighted ª Congratulations! You are now the owner of a Peavey CinemAcoustics amplifier designed especially ª for the theater marketplace. The Peavey CinemAcoust

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FRONT PANEL CA-A800B 1 2 1 3 POWER Cinem coustics CA - A800B SPS ACTIVE A POWER ON SPS ACTIVE B CINEMA POWER AMPLIFIER (1) SPS COMPRESSION ACTIVE LED These indicators, one per channel, illuminate when SPS compression is taking place. This LED becomes a CLIP indicator when the rear panel SPS ENABLE/DEFEAT switch is in the DEFEAT position. (2) POWER LED This indicator illuminates when AC mains power is applied to the amplifier and both channels are operational. The power LED will go dark if

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BACK PANEL CA-A800B 6 7 BUILT UNDER U.S. PATENT NO. 4,318,053 + + OUTPUT B OUTPUT A Cinem coustics + + BA CINEMA POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUT MONITOR 10 400W/8 OHMS 56.6V RMS PER CHANNEL ENABLE dBV INPUT SENSITIVITY dBV INPUT SENSITIVITY 700W/4 OHMS 52.9V RMS PER CHANNEL DEFEAT 1000W/2 OHMS 44.7V RMS PER CHANNEL TM +15 +12 +15 +12 SPS 11 +18 +18 +9 +9 8 INPUT B INPUT A +21 +6 +21 +6 9 2 OHM MINIMUM LOAD +3 +3 MODE CLASS 2 WIRING STEREO + + RESET -- 5 BRIDGE CA - A800B MOUNT IN RACK ONLY. A DIVISION OF

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breaker trips instantly each time you attempt to reset it, the unit should be taken to a qualified service center for repair. (6) OUTPUT MONITOR ª This standard Quick-Connect RJ11 modular connector provides Channel A and B signals to PeaveyÕs booth monitor products such as the CA-M400. Refer to the diagram above the connector for proper polarity. (+ is equal to the channelÕs positive output.) The channels are indicated below the connector. (7) BARRIER STRIP SPEAKER OUTPUTS The SPEAKER OUTPUTS

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(11) EURO CONNECTOR INPUTS The popular plugable Euro connector is provided for the inputs for each channel. These inputs are balanced electronically, with the terminals marked Ò+Ó as the positive amplifier inputs, and the terminals marked Ò-Ó as the negative amplifier inputs. The remaining terminals are ground (chassis). If possible, always use two-conductor, shielded cables when interconnecting to the amplifier; connecting the twisted pair to the respective Ò+Ó and Ò - Ó terminals of each am

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quickly. In all circumstances, an investigation should be undertaken to determine the cause of the thermal shut down. If the amplifier is not severely overloaded or its outputs shorted, and air flow is normal in and out of the amplifier, steps should be taken to provide a cooler environment for the amplifier, along with any other amplifiers in the same equipment cabinet. As a general rule, the cooler electronic equipment is operated, the longer its useful service life. BRIDGE MODE BRIDGE MODE is

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ª ª CA-A540B and CA-A800B SPECIFICATIONS Characteristics: CA-A540B CA-A800B Output Power 1, 2, 3: 2 Channel Mode, Stereo 4 ohms, 1 kHz at 1% THD 450 W RMS per channel 700 W RMS per channel 8 ohms, 1 kHz at 1% THD 270 W RMS per channel 400 W RMS per channel Bridge Mode, Mono 8 ohms, 1 kHz at 1% THD 900 W RMS 1400 W RMS Rated Output Power 1, 2: 4 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.15% THD 400 W RMS per chan 625 W RMS per chan 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD 240 W RMS per chan 370 W RMS per chan Slew R

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near or in a bathtub, swimming pool, sink, wet basement, etc. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturerÕs instructions. It

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ESPA„OL ª ª CA-A540B y CA-A800B Caracter’sticas comunes ª ¥ Compresi—n SPS con LED indicadores e interruptor de anulaci—n ¥ Velocidad de transici—n: 20 V/µs, modo estereof—nico ¥ Respuesta de frecuencia (cada canal): 20 Hz a 20 kHz, ± 0,2 dB a la potencia nominal ¥ Distorsi—n arm—nica total: < 0,07 % a la potencia nominal ¥ Zumbido y ruido: 100 dB por debajo de la potencia nominal, sin ponderaci—n ª ÁFelicitaciones! Usted acaba de comprar un amplificador Peavey CinemAcoustics , dise–ado esp

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FRONT PANEL CA-A800B 1 2 1 3 POWER Cinem coustics CA - A800B SPS ACTIVE A POWER ON SPS ACTIVE B CINEMA POWER AMPLIFIER (1) LED INDICADOR DE COMPRESIîN SPS ACTIVA Estos indicadores, uno por canal, se encienden cuando est‡ activa la compresi—n SPS. Si el conmutador ENABLE/DEFEAT (activar/anular) del panel posterior se encuentra en la segunda posici—n, el LED indica la condici—n de recorte de la se–al. (2) LED INDICADOR DE ENCENDIDO Este indicador se enciende cuando el interruptor de alimenta

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BACK PANEL CA-A800B 6 7 BUILT UNDER U.S. PATENT NO. 4,318,053 + + OUTPUT B OUTPUT A Cinem coustics + + BA CINEMA POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUT MONITOR 10 400W/8 OHMS 56.6V RMS PER CHANNEL ENABLE dBV INPUT SENSITIVITY dBV INPUT SENSITIVITY 700W/4 OHMS 52.9V RMS PER CHANNEL DEFEAT 1000W/2 OHMS 44.7V RMS PER CHANNEL TM +15 +12 +15 +12 SPS 11 +18 +18 +9 +9 8 INPUT B INPUT A +21 +6 +21 +6 9 2 OHM MINIMUM LOAD +3 +3 MODE CLASS 2 WIRING STEREO + + RESET -- BRIDGE 5 CA - A800B MOUNT IN RACK ONLY. A DIVISION OF

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(6) MONITOR DE SALIDA ª Este conector modular est‡ndar es del tipo RJ11 Quick-Connect y proporciona se–ales a los canales A y B de los monitores de cabina Peavey, tales como el modelo CA-M400. La polaridad adecuada de los conectores se muestra en el diagrama anterior. (El terminal Ò+Ó corresponde a la salida positiva del canal.) El canal se indica debajo de cada conector. (7) SALIDAS DE ALTAVOCES CON TIRA DE BARRERA Las salidas de altavoces de cada canal se encuentran en una tira de barrera pa

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INPUT A INPUT B + + + + - - - - Shield Shield Balanced output Single-ended output from processor from processor - + + Entrada A se conectada en una configuraci—n no equilibrada. Entrada B conectada en una configuraci—n equilibrada. INSTALACIîN Y CONFIGURACIîN La serie de amplificadores de potencia CinemAcoustics se ha dise–ado para asegurar la durabilidad y el alto rendimiento en salas de cine y teatro. Los amplificadores est‡n enfriados internamente mediante un ventilador de dos velocidades, y

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OPERACIîN CON COMPRESIîN SPS El sistema de compresi—n patentado de Peavey maximiza el rendimiento del amplificador porque impide que la se–al se recorte, incluido al entregar m‡xima potencia. El sistema de compresi—n es activado por un circuito sumamente singular que detecta las condiciones de se–al que podr’an sobrecargar el amplificador y reduce la ganancia de corriente cuando el recorte es inminente. El umbral de compresi—n se encuentra cerca del punto de recorte, de modo que no hay compresi—

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ª ª ESPECIFICACIONES DE LOS AMPLIFICADORES CA-A540B y CA-A800B Caracter’sticas: CA-A540B CA-A800B Potencia de salida 1, 2, 3: Modo de 2 canales (estereof—nico) 4 ½ a 1 kHz, DAT 1 % 450 Wef por canal 700 Wef por canal 8 ½ a 1 kHz, DAT 1 % 270 Wef por canal 400 Wef por canal Modo de puente (monof—nico) 8 ½ a 1 kHz, DAT 1 % 900 Wef 1400 Wef Potencia de salida nominal 1, 2: 4 ½, 20 Hz a 20 kHz, DAT 0,15 % 400 Wef por canal 625 Wef por canal 8 ½, 20 Hz a 20 kHz, DAT 0,1 % 240 Wef por canal 370 Wef po

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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES ADVERTENCIA: Al utilizar productos elŽctricos se deben respetar las precauciones b‡sicas, que incluyen las siguientes: 1. Lea estas instrucciones. 2. Conserve estas instrucciones. 3. Preste atenci—n a todas las advertencias. 4. Respete todas las instrucciones. 5. No utilice este aparato cerca del agua. Por ejemplo, cerca o dentro de ba–eras, piscinas, lavaderos, s—tanos hœmedos, etc. 6. Limpie el aparato solamente con un trapo hœmedo. 7. No bloque ninguna d

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FRAN‚AIS ª ª CA-A540B et CA-A800B CaractŽristiques: ª ¥ Protection SPS avec indicateurs LED et interrupteur ¥ Slew Rate: 20 V/microsecond, mode stŽrŽo ¥ RŽponse en frŽquence (chaque canal): 20 Hz ˆ 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB, ˆ puissance nominale ¥ Distorsion harmonique totale: moins de 0.07%, ˆ puissance nominale ¥ Bruit et souffle: 100 dB sous la puissance nominale ª Nous vous fŽlicitons pour lÕacquisition de cet amplificateur de puissance Peavey CinemAcoustics spŽcialement conu pour les thŽatres e

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FACE AVANT CA-A800B 1 2 1 3 POWER Cinem coustics CA - A800B SPS ACTIVE A POWER ON SPS ACTIVE B CINEMA POWER AMPLIFIER (1) LED DÕACTIVATION DE LA PROTECTION SPS Ces indicateurs (un par canal) sÕallument lorsque la protection SPS se met en action. Ils indiquent lՎcrtage lorsque lÕinterrupteur SPS est en position DEFEAT. (2) LED DÕALIMENTATION Cette LED sÕallume lorsque lÕappareil est sous tension et que les deux canaux sont opŽrationnels. Elle sՎteindra si lÕappareil nÕest pas alimentŽ,