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1)  Channel 4 unbalanced input on cinch connectors: use the top or bottom cinch connector to apply an 

unbalanced signal on channel 4. These connectors are wired in parallel, this means you can use the second 

connector as a signal link connector. 

2)  Channel 3 unbalanced input on cinch connectors: use the top or bottom cinch connector to apply an 

unbalanced signal on channel 3. These connectors are wired in parallel, this means you can use the second 

connector as a signal link connector. In case of bridge operation of channel 3 and 4, use this connector and 
leave channel 4 input unused. 

3)  Mode switch : enables to switch to normal 2 channel stereo operation, 2 channels mixed and each playing 

this mono mix, or single channel bridge mode. In case of bridge mode, only the channel 3 volume control is 

used. This is indicated by the bridge led on the front panel.

4)  Ground lift switch: use this switch to lift or connect audio ground to safety ground. This can be usefull in case 

of hum.

5)  Top switch: when pushed in, an active highpass filter at 100 Hz, 12 dB/octave is applied to channels 3 and 4, 

when not pushed in, channels 3 and 4 operate as full range channels.

6)  Channel 4 speaker binding post: this connector accepts speaker cable as well as 4 mm banana plugs. 

Remove the protective cover from the middle of the red/black binding post in case you want to use banana 
plugs.

 For bridge mode applications, you MUST use the red binding posts only: channel 4 red plug is 

bridge mode negative speaker connector.

7)  Channel 3 speaker binding post: this connector accepts speaker cable as well as 4 mm banana plugs. 

Remove the protective cover from the middle of the red/black binding post in case you want to use banana 
plugs. 

For bridge mode applications, you MUST use the red binding posts only: channel 3 red plug is 

bridge mode positive speaker connector.

8)  Mains cable connector: plug the mains cable connector here, this socket also contains a mains fuse holder. 

Replace this fuse only with the type as indicated on the rear panel.

9)  Channel 2 speaker binding post: this connector accepts speaker cable as well as 4 mm banana plugs. 

Remove the protective cover from the middle of the red/black binding post in case you want to use banana 
plugs. 

For bridge mode applications, you MUST use the red binding posts only: channel 2 red plug is 

bridge mode negative speaker connector.

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Summary of Contents for Champ - 4

Page 1: ...INFO APART AUDIO COM MANUAL Champ 4 MANUAL Professional quad power amplifier...

Page 2: ...unit Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground Have gain controls on amplifiers tur...

Page 3: ...niting the power of 2 amplifiers Minimum load impedance in bridge mode is 8 ohms Self supporting low resonance frame Torsion free front and side panel construction with integrated heatsink assembly So...

Page 4: ...ing the amp Reduce the input level by a few dB so that this led never lights up anymore 5 Bridge led this led lights up to indicate that the amplifier is in bridge mode 6 Signal led channel 2 this led...

Page 5: ...light up red during a few seconds this is perfectly normal When it lights up red during use the power transformer or power amplifier is overheated or in protect mode and is shut down Turn off the powe...

Page 6: ...t pushed in channels 3 and 4 operate as full range channels 6 Channel 4 speaker binding post this connector accepts speaker cable as well as 4 mm banana plugs Remove the protective cover from the midd...

Page 7: ...ond connector as a signal link connector 14 Channel 1 unbalanced input on cinch connectors use the top or bottom cinch connector to apply an unbalanced signal on channel 1 These connectors are wired i...

Page 8: ...oute all AC wiring along one side of the rack and all audio wiring along the other side to avoid coupling mains cable interference into the audio path Please use only high quality signal and speaker c...

Page 9: ...audio chain In order to adapt the front panel dimensions to the dimensions of other equipment it is possible to remove the 19 brackets and handles for an even more sleek and refined look Remove the t...

Page 10: ...uits DC clip overcurrent short circuit Active filter channel 1 and 2 100 position lowpass at 100Hz 12 dB oct Active filter channel 1 and 2 AP position APart audio specific filter characteristic optimi...

Page 11: ...r an authorized APart Audio repair centre postage prepaid insured and properly packaged Proof of purchase must be presented in the form of a valid invoice or some other positive proof that the product...

Page 12: ...gestions to suggestions apart audio com CHAMP 4 is developed by Audioprof nv Lanteernhofstraat 90 BE 2100 Deurne BELGIUM Company names product names and names of formats etc are the trademarks or regi...

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