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A Division Of Phoenix Gold International, Inc. Made In America 9300 Nort h De c at ur ● P o r tla n d OR 97203 ● T el : 5 03.288 .2 008 ● F a x: 503. 978.33 02 ● Em ail: car v e r p ro @ i m a g i n a . c o m 8100.0157A †Available in North America only † † p x m 2 5 0 / 4 5 0 / 90 0 P r o f e s s i o n a l S t e r e o P o w e r A m p [...]
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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 SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous vo[...]
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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 SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous vo[...]
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4 Power Output, both channels driven: (1kHz, 1%THD), 175W per channel into 2 ohms, 125W per channel into 4 ohms, 75W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20k Hz , w ith no mor e t ha n 1 % T HD), 120 W per c ha nnel int o 4 ohm s, 70W per cha nne l into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 250W into 8 oh[...]
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4 Power Output, both channels driven: (1kHz, 1%THD), 175W per channel into 2 ohms, 125W per channel into 4 ohms, 75W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20k Hz , w ith no mor e t ha n 1 % T HD), 120 W per c ha nnel int o 4 ohm s, 70W per cha nne l into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 250W into 8 oh[...]
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6 Power Output:, both channels driven: (1kHz, 1%THD), 275W per channel into 2 ohms, 225W per channel into 4 ohms, 150W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 1% THD) 215W per channel into 4 ohms 140W per channel into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 450W into 8 ohms, 1kHz, <[...]
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6 Power Output:, both channels driven: (1kHz, 1%THD), 275W per channel into 2 ohms, 225W per channel into 4 ohms, 150W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 1% THD) 215W per channel into 4 ohms 140W per channel into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 450W into 8 ohms, 1kHz, <[...]
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Power Output, both channels driven: 550W per channel into 2 ohms 450W per channel into 4 ohms 300W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 1% THD) 440W per channel into 4 ohms 280W per channel into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 900W into 8 ohms, 1kHz, <1% THD 880W into 8 o[...]
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Power Output, both channels driven: 550W per channel into 2 ohms 450W per channel into 4 ohms 300W per channel into 8 ohms Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: (20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 1% THD) 440W per channel into 4 ohms 280W per channel into 8 ohms Bridged-mono operation: 900W into 8 ohms, 1kHz, <1% THD 880W into 8 o[...]
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Figure A From Channel 1 + GND (Shield) From Channel 2 + GND (Shield) From Channel 1 – + GND (Shield) From Channel 2 – + GND (Shield) From Channel 1 From Channel 2 – + GND (Shield) TIP + SLEEVE (Shield) From Channel 2 TIP + SLEEVE (Shield) From Channel 1 From Channel 1 From Channel 2 + GND (Shield) Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E Figure F [...]
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Figure A From Channel 1 + GND (Shield) From Channel 2 + GND (Shield) From Channel 1 – + GND (Shield) From Channel 2 – + GND (Shield) From Channel 1 From Channel 2 – + GND (Shield) TIP + SLEEVE (Shield) From Channel 2 TIP + SLEEVE (Shield) From Channel 1 From Channel 1 From Channel 2 + GND (Shield) Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E Figure F [...]
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Bridged Mono "Bridged Mono" mode is used to tie the two amplifier channels together thereby doubling the power of the amp into a mono load. To configure the amplifier for "Bridged Mono" operation, change the output configuration switch located on the back panel of the amplifier. When in the "Bridged Mono" setting conne[...]
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Bridged Mono "Bridged Mono" mode is used to tie the two amplifier channels together thereby doubling the power of the amp into a mono load. To configure the amplifier for "Bridged Mono" operation, change the output configuration switch located on the back panel of the amplifier. When in the "Bridged Mono" setting conne[...]
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In Case of Difficul ty If you are having trouble, or suspect a problem with your PXm amplifier, try some simple troubleshooting before contacting an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer, Authorized Carver Professional Service Center or Carver Professional T echnical Service. Below are listed some general problems and items that should be checked i[...]
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In Case of Difficul ty If you are having trouble, or suspect a problem with your PXm amplifier, try some simple troubleshooting before contacting an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer, Authorized Carver Professional Service Center or Carver Professional T echnical Service. Below are listed some general problems and items that should be checked i[...]
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18 Cables and Accessories For the optimum connection of your PXm amplifier, here is a sample of the many accessory products available from Carver Professional. For more information on these accessories, or to receive a full-line catalog of Carver Professional A c c e s s o r i e s , see your Authorized Carver Professional Dealer / Contractor, or co[...]
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18 Cables and Accessories For the optimum connection of your PXm amplifier, here is a sample of the many accessory products available from Carver Professional. For more information on these accessories, or to receive a full-line catalog of Carver Professional A c c e s s o r i e s , see your Authorized Carver Professional Dealer / Contractor, or co[...]
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A Division Of Phoenix Gold International, Inc. Made In America 9300 Nort h De c at ur ● P o r tla n d OR 97203 ● T el : 5 03.288 .2 008 ● F a x: 503. 978.33 02 ● Em ail: car v e r p ro @ i m a g i n a . c o m 8100.0157A †Available in North America only † † p x m 2 5 0 / 4 5 0 / 90 0 P r o f e s s i o n a l S t e r e o P o w e r A m p [...]