Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp Power Amplifiers
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5 nX SERIES REAR PANEL FEATURES
5.1 Channel Configuration DIP Switch
- The DIP
switches configure each channel's 80Hz 2nd Order Hipass
Filter, Output Clip Limiter, Amplifier Gain, and Output
Mode. In the example to the right, the DIP switch is set as
follows:
6
: 80Hz High Pass Filter is Off
;
5
: Clip Limiter is
On
;
4&3
: Gain is 1.4V
;
2&1
: Output Mode is Low Z.
Note: The Gain setting of 1.4V means that a 1.4V input will drive
the amp to full output in any output mode. The other three Gain settings will apply their
respective amplifier gain regardless of output mode, so the actual input voltage required
to fully drive the amp will vary based on the selected output mode.
5.2 Euroblock Input Jack
- Used for wiring a balanced input. If using an unbalanced
signal, wire the input signal to the (+) pin, the shield to (G), and wire the (-) input pin to
ground. Euroblock pins are wired in parallel to the 1/4" TRS and XLR combo jack.
5.3 Remote DC Level Control
-
Each channel has a potentiometer circuit available for
remote DC Level Control. The example to the right illustrates a typical DC level control application.
There is no limit to wire length, but do not use any other ground source. If multiple remote DC level
controls are used for different channels, the same ground and V+ sources can be shared.
5.4 Combo Input Jack
-
The combination 1/4" TRS and XLR jack (pin 2 hot) is wired in
parallel to the euroblock input. Do not float the TRS ring or XLR pin 3, connect it to (-) signal or
to ground (if unbalanced).
5.5 Bridge Mode Switch
-
This switch places an adjacent
channel pair into bridge mode, combining two amplifier outputs
for more power to a single speaker load. Bridge mode uses only the
odd numbered input channel and level control, disabling the even
numbered input. Speaker outputs for bridge mode must be wired
according to the chart shown to the right. The bridge mode switch
button can be removed for added security by pulling it straight off.
5.6 SpeakON
®
Output Jack Wiring
-
SpeakON output
jacks provide safe, secure, and reliable loudspeaker connections,
preventing external contact with potential hazardous voltage. See the speaker wiring diagram above or on the amplifier back panel for
SpeakON pin connections and channel assignments for normal or bridge mode speaker wiring. See sec 5.5 to use bridge mode.
5.7 PowerCON
®
AC Mains Connector
-
Always use the AC cord provided by Ashly for connecting to mains power. The
amplifier auto-detects mains voltage from 120VAC to 240VAC.
WARNING: Do not remove or lift the mains connector ground.
5.8 Serial Number Sticker
- This sticker identifies the product model number, serial number, MAC address (if network
-
able), and AC mains current/power rating.
5.3 Remote DC Level Control
5.1 Channel Configuration DIP Switch
5.6 Speakon Wiring: Two channel amplifiers
5.6 Speakon Wiring: Four channel amplifiers
