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FRONT PANEL

1.   Channel 1 Signal indicator -

This Green LED will glow when there is an input signal present.  

2.   Channel 1 Protect indicator - 

 

This red LED will glow when channel one goes in to protect mode.  

In protect mode the output signal to the speakers will terminated 

to channel one.

3.   Channel 1 Clip indicator - 

This LED comes on at the amplifiers clipping point, the point when 

the  output  signal  begins  to  distort.  Under  heavy  clipping  lower 

the input gains (Diagram 8) to reduce the risk of damage to your 

speakers and amplifier.

4.   Power LED -

 

This  LED  will  glow  when  the  amplifier  is  turned  on,  indicating 

power is going to the unit. 

5.   Channel 2 Clip indicator - 

This LED comes on at the amplifiers clipping point, the point when 

the output signal begins to distort. Under heavy clipping lower the 

input  gains  (Diagram  10)  to  reduce  the  risk  of  damage  to  your 

speakers and amplifier.

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6.   Channel 2 Protect indicator -

 

This red LED will glow when channel two goes in to protect mode.  

In protect mode the output signal to the speakers will terminated 

to channel two.

 

7.   Channel 2 Signal indicator -

This Green LED will glow when there is an input signal present.

8.   Channel 1 Gain control -

This knob adjust the channel one volume output to the speakers 

connect to channel one.

9.   Power Switch -

This switch turns the unit on.

10. Channel 2 Gain control -

This knob adjust the channel one volume output to the speakers 

connect to channel one.

11.  Exhaust Cooling Vents -

A cooling fan is mounted at rear of the amplifier. These exhaust 

vents  allow  hot  air  to  be  pushed  out  of  the  amplified  to  allow 

ample cooling of the internal components. 

Do Not Block These 

Vents!

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Summary of Contents for Classic A53

Page 1: ...User Instructions American Audio American Audio 4295 Charter Strret Los Angeles Ca 90058 Revised 5 01 ...

Page 2: ...ning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous volt age within the products enclosure and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user manual acco...

Page 3: ...ong periods of time Introduction Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio V1500 amplifier This amplifier is a representa tion of American Audio s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality products all at an affordable price This ampli fier is an ultra compact amplifier that packs a big punch Please read and understand this manual completely b...

Page 4: ...ort Under heavy clipping lower the input gains Diagram 10 to reduce the risk of damage to your speakers and amplifier 8 2 3 10 1 4 6 9 V1500 Power Amplifier Instructions page 4 5 7 6 Channel 2 Protect indicator This red LED will glow when channel two goes in to protect mode In protect mode the output signal to the speakers will terminated to channel two 7 Channel 2 Signal indicator This Green LED ...

Page 5: ...tlet Be sure that supplied voltage matches that of the required voltage of you amplifier Never plug your amplifier in to a wall outlet that does not match the required voltage of your amplifier serious damage may occur to your unit 5 Channel 1 Speaker Output 5 Way Binding Post Connect your channel one speakers to channel one output 6 Channel 2 Speaker Output 5 Way Binding Post Connect your channel...

Page 6: ...he 1 4 input option may be a little more convenient for most user due to the abundant supply of prefabricated cables on the market You may also use the two different types of input cables to jump a parallel connection to another amp For Example Connect a XLR cable to the input of channel one You may now connect a 1 4 cable to the input put jack of channel one and jump that cable to the input of an...

Page 7: ... To reduce the risk of shock or damage to your amplifier be sure that the wire connected to one binding post does not come in contact with that of another Spade Connector Diagram 6 When connecting your speakers to the amplifier using spade connector Unscrew the red and black caps on the binding post be sure not to completely remove or unscrew the red and black caps Insert the spade connector in to...

Page 8: ...TYPICAL MONO BRIDGE SET UP SPEAKERS 8 OHM MINIMUM Typical Stereo Output Connections V1500 Power Amplifier Instructions page 8 Diagram 8 Diagram 7 SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM ...

Page 9: ...ical Stereo Set Up Typical Mixer V1500 Rear View Typical Speaker Connect to V1500 Channel One Output Typical Speaker Connect to V1500 Channel Two Output V1500 Power Amplifier Instructions page 9 Diagram 9 ...

Page 10: ... amplifier should be the last piece you turn on Apply an input signal to your amplifier Turn channel two gain up Use the channel one gain to regulate your amplifier output PROTECTION LIMITER During normal operation the limiter does not affect the audio signal and is in fact inaudible It will allow brief clipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous hard clipping occurs The limiter will ...

Page 11: ... 820 WATTS RMS Less than 0 1 1 0v RMS 0 dBv 3 5 8 8cm 19 48 3cm 15 9 40 5cm 30 lbs 13 6kg 10 Hz 40 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz 100 dB unweighted 7A 120vAC 2 Dual Speed Fans and Heatsinks V 3000 800W RMS PER CH 600W RMS PER CH 360W RMS PER CH 1500 WATTS RMS 1100 WATTS RMS Less than 0 1 1 0v RMS 0 dBv 3 5 8 8cm 19 48 3cm 15 9 40 5cm 31 lbs 14 kg 10 Hz 40 kHz 20 Hz 40 kHz 100 dB unweighted 10A 120vAC and Heatsi...

Page 12: ... American Audio American DJ Group of Companies World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 web www americandj com e mail info americandj com ...

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