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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION:

 Risk of the electrical shock - 

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION:

 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all  servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

 To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard, do not expose this amplifier to rain or moisture. Before using this amplifier, read the user manual for further warnings.

Ce symbole est utilisé pur indiquer  à l’utilisateur la présence à l'intérieur de ce produit de tension non-isolée dangereuse pouvant être d'intensité suffisante pour 
constituer un risque de choc électrique.
Ce symbole est utilisé pour indiquer à l’utilisateur qu'il trouvera d'importantes instructions importantes sur l'utilisation et l'entretien de l'appareil dans la littérature 
accompagnant le produit.

ATTENTION: Risque de choc électrique - NE PAS OUVRIR!  
ATTENTION: Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Il ne se trouve à l’intérieur aucune piéce pouvant être réparée par l'utilisateur. Confier 
l'entretien à un personnel qualifié.
AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prévenir les risque de décharge ou de feu, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Avant d’utiliser cet amplificateur, lisez les aver-
tissements supplémentaries situés dans le guide.

Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de  “voltaje peligroso“ que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener 
una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo.
Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones importantes sobre la operación y mantenimiento en la literatura que vienc con 
el producto.

PRECAUCIÓN: 

 Riesgo del choque eléctrico - 

NO SE ABRA

PRECAUCIÓN: 

Para disminuir el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no quite la cubierta. No hay piezas adentro que el usario puede reparar. Deje todo mantenimiento al los téc-

nicos cualificados.

ADVERTENCIA: 

Para prevenir choque eléctrico o riesgo de incendios, no deja expuesto a la lluvia o a la humedad este amplificador. Antes de usar este amplificador, lea 

mas advertencias en la guia de operacion.

Dieses Symobl soll den Anwender vor unisollierten gefährlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehäuses warnen, die von Ausreichender Stärke sind, um einen elek-
trischen Schlag verursachen zu können.

Dieses Symobl soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen, die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betref-
fen.

VORSICHT:

 Risiko - Elektrischer Schlag! Nicht öffnen!

VORSICHT:

 Um ddas Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, nicht die Abdeckung enfernen. Es befinden sich keine Teile darin, die vom Anwender repariert 

werden könnten. Reparaturen nur von qualifizierte Fachpersonal durchführen lassen.

ACHTUNG:

 Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden, sollte diesen Gerät nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetz werden. Vor Inbetriebnahme 

unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen. 

©American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.com  -  V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual  Page 2

Summary of Contents for Power Amplifier V5000plus

Page 1: ...User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 Rev 12 03 Professional Power Amplifier V5000plus ...

Page 2: ...upplémentaries situés dans le guide Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones importantes sobre la operación y mantenimiento ...

Page 3: ... exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user manual accompanying the amplifier POUR ASSURER LA FIABILETE ET OBTENIT UNE PERFORMANCE OPTIMALE NESOUMETTE JAMAIS L AMPLIFICATEUR A UNE CHARGE D IMPEDANCE TOTALE INFERIEURE A 2 OHMS NI AVEC UN H P NI EN COMBINAISON DES H P AVEC UN H P IL FAUT ...

Page 4: ...gratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio V5000plus amplifier This amplifier is a rep resentation of American Audio s continuing commitment to pro duce the best and highest quality products all at an affordable price Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new amplifier This booklet contains important information concerning the proper ...

Page 5: ...n as a power indicator 7 Channel 2 Protect Indicator The red Protect LED will begin to glow when the channel goes into protect mode When the channel goes into protect mode all output for that channel will turn off This is to protect any American Audio www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 5 Front Panel Control speakers connected to the channel 8 Channel 2 Clip Indicator ...

Page 6: ...the voltage in your area matches the amplifiers required volt age To get optimum power out of this particular amplifier switch the standard Edison plug to a 30 amp plug See page 15 23 Channel 1 TRS Input Channel one 1 4 female jack Excepts either a balanced or unbalanced plug See page 7 for more details 24 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positiv...

Page 7: ...io www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 7 Set Up INPUTS The V5000plus amplifier allows you to use two types of input connector per a channel a XLR jack for balanced connections and a 1 4 female jack that will accept balanced and unbalanced connectors Use these connections to connect the output signal from a mixer cross over or EQ to your V5000plus amplifier A balanced c...

Page 8: ...advantageous to most users that want to reconfigure their systems or quickly change out an amp The Neutrik Speakon connector provides the most convenient solution to this problem eliminating the need for spade plugs or bare wire end cables Major speaker manufacturers have been using Speakon connectors on their products for years so chances are you are ready to use the Speakon connection With Speak...

Page 9: ...rt B into the connector housing A making sure that the large notch on the outer edge of the insert lines up with the large groove on the inside of the connector housing The insert should slide easily through the housing and out the other side until it extends approximately 3 4 inch from the end of the housing 6 Slide the cable tension clip D along the cable and insert into the housing A making sur...

Page 10: ...e same signal their gain controls affect only their respective channels and they both must use their respected speaker outputs Never attempt to parallel the speaker outputs this may cause serious damage to your amplifier This mode is recommended when using the V5000plus to run bass speakers to achieve better low end To run in parallel mono mode connect your system as you would if you were going to...

Page 11: ...lipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous hard clipping occurs During exces sive clipping the limiter will reduce the audio signal enough to minimize the amount of clipping When the input signal decreases enough that clipping ends the limiter will deactivate and cease its gain reduction The limiter has a fixed threshold and can not be adjusted Safe Power Levels at Different Output Lo...

Page 12: ...rom full gain It is best to adjust the amplifier so no hissing is heard from speakers with no music being played this will ensure the lowest possible distortion during normal operation AMPLIFIER FEATURES THRU Thru will allow the user to daisy chain one amplifiers signal input into another amplifier Plug the signal source outputs into the first amplifier s input patch from the amplifier s THRU jack...

Page 13: ...to Subwoof Set to Subwoof Diagram 13 Diagram 14 American Audio www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 13 Use either the Speakon or the banana jacks Use the two red terminal from the banana jacks to power a subwoofer speaker in mono bridge mode Stereo Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set Up Bridge Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set Up ...

Page 14: ...ICAL MONO BRIDGE SET UP SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM TYPICAL STEREO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM Use Channel 1 Inputs Only XLR or 1 4 Jacks X Use Speakon or Banana Jacks Use the two positive binding post termainals red for speaker output Diagram 16 Diagram 15 ...

Page 15: ...at make up the AC cord diagram 17 3 Cut back the wire casing on all three individual wires 4 Slide the AC cord through the 30 Amp plug diagram 18 5 Once all three wires are exposed the green wire is the ground wire E the black wire is the negative and the white wire is the positive 6 Unscrew the three phillips screws D that surround the 30 Amp plug The tallest prong C which has a number 2 on it is...

Page 16: ...as been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Ameri...

Page 17: ...z 20kHz rated output power 8 ohms Input Sensitivity and Impedance rated output power 8 ohms Power Consumption rated output power 8 ohms V 1500 N A 280w RMS Per Ch 200w RMS Per Ch N A 600w RMS Less than 0 1 1 5v rms 1 75 4 4cm 19 48 3 cm 15 25 40cm 25 lbs 10 5kg 10 Hz 40 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz 100 dB unweighted 8A 120v AC and Heatsinks 1 Dual Speed Fan V 4000 PLUS 1400w RMS Per Ch 1010w RMS Per Ch 600w R...

Page 18: ...ican Audio is part of the American DJ Group of Companies American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 web www americanaudio com e mail info americanaudio com ...

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