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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK).   

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD 
SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL 
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE 
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED 
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE 
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF 
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN 
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO 
ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF 
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE 
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE 
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

1.  Read these instructions.

2.  Keep these instructions.

3.  Heed all warnings.

4.  Follow all instructions.

5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.  Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not 
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.

10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, 

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12.  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified 

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.   
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is 

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 
operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

WARNING:

 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, AND 
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE 
PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

 TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF 

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

 FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, 

REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE 
TYPE. REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

 UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE 

VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT PLACE NEAR A 
HEAT SOURCE, OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for MCA 225

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL MCA 525 325 225 P O W E R A M P L I F I E R S...

Page 2: ...ided for your safety When the provided plug does not t into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particul...

Page 3: ...e hot CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by quali ed service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating i...

Page 4: ...ns given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains l...

Page 5: ...that only the product falls under the WEEE directive When disposing of packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND D...

Page 6: ...1 Before Making Connections 1 1 2 In Use Notices 1 1 3 Rack Mounting CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION 2 2 1 Input Connections 2 2 2 Speaker Connections 2 2 3 On Modes 3 2 4 Front Panel 4 2 5 Rear Panel 5 MEA...

Page 7: ...t panel power button does not disconnect the product from the AC line Ensure that the power cord remains readily accessible at all times To connect power only use the supplied double insulated power c...

Page 8: ...se damage The binding post pair accepts a connection from one speaker 2 3 ON MODES With the three way switch located on the rear panel you can set the way the ampli er is turned on and off To use Trig...

Page 9: ...touch other wires or ampli er chassis or any piece of metal Slow ashing more than 1 second thermal protection Allow ampli er to cool and ensure that ventilation is adequate In an over temperature cond...

Page 10: ...PUT M C A 525 AC INPUT 120V 60Hz 1200W FUSES ON MODE TRIGGER T10AH 5 24V AC DC 2011 65 EC SERIAL NUMBER Designed Engineered and Made in Canada by Paradigm Electronics Inc TRIGGER ONLY MANUAL ON AUTO O...

Page 11: ...5 Vrms Voltage Gain 29 dB This product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies 108V 132V at a frequency of 60 Hz for the 120V version and 198V 264V at a frequency of 50 60 Hz for th...

Page 12: ...appropriate action Alternatively follow the procedure below for factory service A Return Authorization RA number must be obtained from Anthem Technical Support before a product can be shipped to Anthe...

Page 13: ...1 905 564 1994 8 30 am 5 00 pm M F ET www anthemAV com MAN0118 2016 01 15...

Page 14: ...mproved Advanced Load Monitoring system 8 bipolar output devices per channel for less stress on each device Less than 2 watts standby power consumption Crafted In Canada MCA teams up perfectly with an...

Page 15: ...the while eliminating the need for internal fuses ALM is not in the signal path so it never gets in the way Instead ALM engages instantly but only in the most extreme circumstances to protect your amp...

Page 16: ...quality sound from top to bottom of the frequency spectrum Stable As A Rock Our amplifiers are incredibly stable into difficult low impedance speaker loads making these superb sounding dynamos reliabl...

Page 17: ...Channel Separation 100 Hz to 10 kHz 65 dB Input Impedance RCA XLR 10 k 15 k Input Sensitivity 225 W into 8 1 5 Vrms Voltage Gain 29 dB This product operates from a single phase AC power source that su...

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