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VLP SERIES SPECS

Power supply: 

AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan)

      

AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia)

      

AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada)

      

AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico)

      

AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina)

      

AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)

      

AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)

      

AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.)

MODEL:                                          VLP 300                                             VLP 600                                                VLP 1500

Output Power: 

  150W RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms,  300W RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms,  7500W RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms,

 

 

 

  1kHz, 0.1% THD   

 

       1kHz, 0.1% THD 

 

 

 1kHz, 0.1% THD

 

 

 

  100W RMS per Channel @ 8 Ohms,  200W RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms,  500W RMS per Channel @ 4 Ohms,

 

 

 

  1kHz, o.1% THD    

 

       1kHz, 0.1% THD           

            1kHz, 0.1% THD

 

 

 

  (Bridge Mode, Mono) 

 

       (Bridge Mode, Mono)                          (Bridge Mode, Mono)

 

 

 

  300W RMS @ 8 Ohms,    

       600W RMS @ 8 Ohms,                       1500W RMS @ 8 Ohms,

 

 

 

  1kHz, 1% THD 

 

 

       1kHz, 1% THD                                   1kHz, 1% THD

Total Harmonic          Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @      Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @    Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @
Distortion (THD):        8 Ohms                                               8 Ohms   

 

 

 

  8 Ohms

Frequency                 (+/-01db, @ rated output power,          (+/-01db, @ rated output power, 

  (+/-01db, @ rated output power,

Response:     

  8 Ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz   

        8 Ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz 

 

  8 Ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz

Slew Rate:   

  15V Per usec 

 

 

        15V Per usec   

 

 

  15V Per use

Damping Factor @     260   

 

 

 

        300 

 

 

 

 

  300

8 Ohm:  
Impedance:               20K Ohms Balanced 

 

        20K Ohms Balanced   

 

  20K Ohms Balanced

 

 

 

 10K Ohms Unbalanced   

        10K Ohms Unbalanced 

 

  10K Ohms Unbalanced

Dimensions   

  13.25” x 19” x 1.75” 

 

        14” x 19” x 3.5” 

 

 

  14” x 19” x 3.5”

(LxWxH): 

 

  336 x 482 x 44mm  

 

        360 x 482 x 88mm 

 

 

  360 x 482 x 88mm 

Weight: 

 

   24lbs/11Kgs 

 

 

        33lbs/15Kgs   

 

 

   42lbs/19Kgs 

 

American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.com  -  VLP Series™ Power Amplifier User Manual  Page 17

Summary of Contents for VLP

Page 1: ...User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 Rev 2 06 Professional Power Amplifier VLP 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: ... 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 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 ...

Page 4: ...gratulations and thank you for purchasing this American Audio VLP 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 ...

Page 5: ...Function Indicators These indicators detail the operating mode of the amplifier These LEDs will also function as a power indicator 6 Power Switch This switch is used to control the units main power 7 Channel 2 Signal Indicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 8 Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to flash when channel one begins to overload ...

Page 6: ...ng to the average signal output 15 Power Indicators These LEDs function as a power indicator 16 Power Switch This switch is used to control the units main power 17 Channel 2 Signal Indicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 18 Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to flash when channel one begins to overload clip At this point channel one wil...

Page 7: ...GMA protective fuse for the VLP 1500 Never defeat the fuse the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations Always be sure to replace the fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American Au dio service technician 30 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is ...

Page 8: ...Ground On Off Switch If hear a hum or any interference put the Ground switch in the On postion 46 Channel 2 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 47 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 48 Channel 1 Speakon Output Optional sp...

Page 9: ...wer Amplifier User Manual Page 9 Set Up INPUTS The VLP Series 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 VLP Series amplifier A balanced connection is recommended for cable ...

Page 10: ...t 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 Spea...

Page 11: ...g 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 sure that the large notch lines up with th...

Page 12: ...er across the red output binding post on the rear of your amplifier Turn your equipment on your amplifier should always be the last item you turn on Apply an input source signal to your amplifier Turn channel two gain up Use the channel one gain to regulate your amplifier output Bridged Mono Mode Caution The voltage across the output terminals of a bridged VLP Series amplifier may equal or exceed ...

Page 13: ...damage to your speakers and amplifier During normal operation below clipping and momentary clips on peaks the limiter does not affect the audio signal and is inaudible It will allow brief clipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous hard clipping occurs During excessive clipping the limiter will reduce the audio signal enough to minimize the amount of clipping When the input signal dec...

Page 14: ...n controls are located on the front panel and 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 ...

Page 15: ...PICAL MONO BRIDGE SET UP SPEAKERS 8 OHM MINIMUM TYPICAL STEREO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 4 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 16 Figure 15 ...

Page 16: ... 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...

Page 17: ...dge Mode Mono 300W RMS 8 Ohms 600W RMS 8 Ohms 1500W RMS 8 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 1kHz 1 THD 1kHz 1 THD Total Harmonic Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Distortion THD 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Frequency 01db rated output power 01db rated output power 01db rated output power Response 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz Slew Rate 15V Per usec 15V Per us...

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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