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User Instructions

AMERICAN AUDIO

4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058

Re. 9/06

Professional Power Ampliﬁers

V-01 Plus Series

Summary of Contents for V-01 Plus Series

Page 1: ...User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 Re 9 06 Professional Power Ampliﬁers V 01 Plus Series ...

Page 2: ...lémentaries 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 l...

Page 3: ...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 accompanying the amplifier POUR ASSURER L A FIABILE TE E T 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 ...

Page 4: ...ratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio V 01 Series amplifier This amplifier is a representation of American Audio s continuing commitment to produce 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 a...

Page 5: ...pliﬁer This LED also functions as a power indicator 6 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 speakers connected to the channel 7 Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to ﬂash when channel one begins to overload clip ...

Page 6: ...de On Off Switch Turns the subwoofer mode for channel one on and off 20 Channel 1 Rear Gain Control This rotary knob is used to control the output signal of channel one Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase signal output You must have the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH in the Rear position to use this gain control 21 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input...

Page 7: ... the subwoofer mode for channel two on and off 32 Channel 2 Frequency Adjustment This knob is used to adjust the frequency level sent to your speaker on channel two when running the channel in subwoofer mode 33 Channel 2 HPF High Pass Filter Switch When this function is activated it removes all frequencies below 40Hz Therefore the reproduction of the signal s bass portion is optimized since all ul...

Page 8: ...de The ampliﬁer can operate in three different modes Mono Bridge Parallel Mono or Stereo The ampliﬁer is shipped in stereo mode 20 Channel 1 Frequency Adjustment This knob is used to adjust the frequency level sent to your speaker on channel one when running the channel in subwoofer mode 21 Channel 1 Rear Gain Control This rotary knob is used to control the output signal of channel one Turning the...

Page 9: ...trol Switch Contractor Smart This switchs control of the ampliﬁer s volume control The ampliﬁer s volume can be either con trolled from the rear of the unit or the front If the switch is in the Rear position the volume control located in the rear is used to control the volume In this same postion the volume controls in the front of the unit will be disabled and cannot be used to adjust the volume ...

Page 10: ...If hear a hum or any interference put the Ground switch in the On postion 18 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 19 Channel 2 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 20 Reset Button This button is used to reset the breaker 21 ...

Page 11: ...wer Amplifier User Manual Page 11 Set Up INPUTS The V 01 Series amplifiers allow you to use two types of input connectors per 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 V 01 Series amplifier A balanced connection is recommended for cabl...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ... 3 Insert each wire with the brass ﬁttings into the top of appropriate slot of the connector insert B as shown in ﬁgures 12 and 13 Use a 1 5 mm Allen key to tighten the connection See ﬁgure 13 4 Be sure to properly match the positive and negative leads of each wire See ﬁgure 14 5 Slide the connector insert B into the connector housing A making sure that the large notch on the outer edge of the ins...

Page 14: ...dently Though they carry the 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 V 01 Series to run bass speakers to achieve better low end To run in parallel mono mode connect your system as yo...

Page 15: ...clipping 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 L...

Page 16: ... are calibrated in 2dB of attenuation from 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 inp...

Page 17: ...nal 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 Negative Lead Positive Lead Use Ch 1 Inputs Do Not Use Ch 2 Inputs Set to Bridge Use Ch 1 Inputs Use Ch 2 Inputs Figure 15 Figure 16 X Set Subwoofer switch to On Set Subwoofer switch to On Set to Stereo ...

Page 18: ...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 Figure 18 Figure 17 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...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 Americ...

Page 20: ...rated Less then 0 1 20Hz 20kHz rated Distortion output power 4 ohms output power 4 ohms output power 4 ohms THD N Frequency 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz Response 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz Signal to 4ohm Full Power 4ohm Full Power 4ohm Full Power Noise Ratio Audio Filter Weighted 100dB A...

Page 21: ...n 0 03 20Hz 20kHz rated Distortion output power 4 ohms output power 4 ohms output power 4 ohms THD N Frequency 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz 1dB 1W RMX 8ohms 10Hz 40kHz Response 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz 3dB 1W RMX 8ohms 20Hz 20kHz Signal to 100dB 100dB 100dB Noise Ratio Audio Filter Weighted Audio Filter Weighted Audio Filter Weighted Dampin...

Page 22: ...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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