Anthem MCA 225 Operating Manual Download Page 7

Thank you for purchasing the Anthem MCA series amplifier.

All Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical 
performance and emotional involvement experienced in the best movie theaters by 
utilizing the highest level of circuit design, superior parts and manufacturing techniques, 
innovative features, and intuitive ergonomics. We are confident that their inclusion in 
your system will significantly enhance your enjoyment of recordings for years to come.

1.1

  BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS

Check that you have received all items listed below and report discrepancies to your 
dealer as soon as possible. In case the unit needs to be transported in the future, keep 
the packing materials. 

Retain the invoice that you received from your authorized 

Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it, service will not be provided 
under warranty.

 

Packing List:

•   Amplifier

•   Operating manual

•   Power cord (North America only)

Safety Instructions:

•   Read all safety precautions and instructions at the beginning of this manual.

•   Do not connect power if there are any signs of damage to any part of the exterior.

•   The front 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 cord.

•   Allow adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating. 

The amount of space required above the unit for radiation depends on ambient air 
temperature and circulation. Installation inside a cabinet with a front that can be 
closed is not recommended unless a fan is also installed to adequately draw air away 
from the top of the unit.

•   Failing to comply with any safety instruction, precaution, or warning in this manual is 

in violation of the intended use of the product.

•   Anthem and any related party assume no liability for the user’s failure to comply with 

requirements.

1.2

  IN-USE NOTICES

•   Disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any components.

•   If the amplifier was transported or stored in the cold, let it reach room temperature 

before use.

•   Do not remove the top cover.

•  Do not modify the product.

•   Due to continuing advances, operational characteristics may change.  If this manual 

contains discrepancies please check 

www.anthemAV.com

 for the latest manual.

1.3

  RACK-MOUNTING

An optional rack-mount kit is available to custom installers.

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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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