background image

The V-5000PLUS carries a three year limited warranty. We recommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All 
returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a R.A. (return authorization) number. If the 
mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support 
team on our toll free number. 

Please contact American Audio

®

 customer support at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package 

not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A.  American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and work-
manship for a period of 3 Years (1095 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United 
States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable 
evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B.  For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or 
service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated 
point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with 
the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such 
accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.  
C.  This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which American Audio® con-
cludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has 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, 
American Audio® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects 
in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replace-
ment thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 
1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. 
E.  American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these 
changes in any products theretofore manufactured. 
F.  No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to 
the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of 
merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including 
warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall 
be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, 
direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. 

 
G.  This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions 
of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published. 

American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.com  -  V-01 Series™ Power Amplifier User Manual  Page 19

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 ...

Reviews: