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Phoenix Gold pm1400 manual

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  • Page 1

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We CARVER PROFESSIONAL INTERNATIONAL (supplier’ s name) 9300 N. DECATUR, PORTLAND, OR 97203 USA (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product pm1400 (name, type or model, lot, batch or serial number, possibly sources and numbers of items) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the foll[...]

  • Page 2

    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 v[...]

  • Page 3

    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 v[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: 475 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 0.1% THD; 700 watts per channel into 4 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.1% THD Bridged-mono operation: 1400 watts into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no mor e than 0.1% THD Dual-mono operation: 950 watts into 8 ohms, 1400 watts in[...]

  • Page 5

    3 Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: 475 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz, with no more than 0.1% THD; 700 watts per channel into 4 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.1% THD Bridged-mono operation: 1400 watts into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no mor e than 0.1% THD Dual-mono operation: 950 watts into 8 ohms, 1400 watts in[...]

  • Page 6

    6. BRIDGED OPERATION The STEREO/MONO switch is located just behind the input panel. This switch is used to select between NORMAL STEREO operation, DUAL MONO operation, or BRIDGED MONO operation. For NORMAL STEREO operation, use CH 1 and CH 2 inputs. For DUAL MONO or BRIDGED MONO operation, use CH 2 input only (see page 12 for instructions on how to[...]

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    6. BRIDGED OPERATION The STEREO/MONO switch is located just behind the input panel. This switch is used to select between NORMAL STEREO operation, DUAL MONO operation, or BRIDGED MONO operation. For NORMAL STEREO operation, use CH 1 and CH 2 inputs. For DUAL MONO or BRIDGED MONO operation, use CH 2 input only (see page 12 for instructions on how to[...]

  • Page 8

    AC Power Considerations Ensure that the pm1400 is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage specified for your model and enough current to allow full-power operation of all the amplifiers plugged into it. The current demand of a power amplifier varies depending on several factors, including the impedance of the load, the outpu[...]

  • Page 9

    AC Power Considerations Ensure that the pm1400 is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage specified for your model and enough current to allow full-power operation of all the amplifiers plugged into it. The current demand of a power amplifier varies depending on several factors, including the impedance of the load, the outpu[...]

  • Page 10

    9 70V Distribution Systems The pm1400 has sufficient output voltage capability in stereo mode to drive 70-volt distribution systems without using a step-up transformer at the amplifier. In this configuration, the pm1400 delivers up to 475 watts per channel to the 70-volt system, depending on the impedance of the total system. As with all 70-volt sy[...]

  • Page 11

    9 70V Distribution Systems The pm1400 has sufficient output voltage capability in stereo mode to drive 70-volt distribution systems without using a step-up transformer at the amplifier. In this configuration, the pm1400 delivers up to 475 watts per channel to the 70-volt system, depending on the impedance of the total system. As with all 70-volt sy[...]

  • Page 12

    Oper a ting Tips Using the pm1400 Once the amplifier has been installed and wired into the system, you are ready to use it. Here are some tips to help you get the most from it. • V erify that the switches (Stereo / Mono, Clipping Eliminator and Level Defeat) have been set to the mode that you want. • When you power the system up for the first t[...]

  • Page 13

    Oper a ting Tips Using the pm1400 Once the amplifier has been installed and wired into the system, you are ready to use it. Here are some tips to help you get the most from it. • V erify that the switches (Stereo / Mono, Clipping Eliminator and Level Defeat) have been set to the mode that you want. • When you power the system up for the first t[...]

  • Page 14

    13 Figure 9 Input Polarity The XLR input connectors on the pm1400 are shipped from the factory with pin 2 hot (+), as indicated on the rear panel. The polarity of the balanced inputs can be reversed by changing four jumpers located on the Input Board. Cross-wire JP3 and JP4 to change the input polarity of CH 1 and cross-wire JP1 and JP2 to change C[...]

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    13 Figure 9 Input Polarity The XLR input connectors on the pm1400 are shipped from the factory with pin 2 hot (+), as indicated on the rear panel. The polarity of the balanced inputs can be reversed by changing four jumpers located on the Input Board. Cross-wire JP3 and JP4 to change the input polarity of CH 1 and cross-wire JP1 and JP2 to change C[...]

  • Page 16

    W arranty Informa tion Professional Power Amplifiers: 5 years NOTE: The following warranty is exclusive to the United States and its possessions and territories. Please see your Carver Professional dealer or distributor for the correct warranty information in your area or locale. WHA T IS COVERED: THIS W ARRANTY COVERS DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKM[...]

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    W arranty Informa tion Professional Power Amplifiers: 5 years NOTE: The following warranty is exclusive to the United States and its possessions and territories. Please see your Carver Professional dealer or distributor for the correct warranty information in your area or locale. WHA T IS COVERED: THIS W ARRANTY COVERS DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKM[...]

  • Page 18

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We CARVER PROFESSIONAL INTERNATIONAL (supplier’ s name) 9300 N. DECATUR, PORTLAND, OR 97203 USA (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product pm1400 (name, type or model, lot, batch or serial number, possibly sources and numbers of items) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the foll[...]