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Operating Manual - Powerflex Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equalateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equalateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in

the literature accompanying the device.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  NO USER SER-

VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.

REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:  THIS  APPARATUS  MUST  BE  EARTHED  THROUGH  THE  SUPPLIED

POWER  LINE  CORD

 Caution:

This power amplifier can produce dangerous output voltage levels, high power levels,

and high sound pressure levels in loudspeakers.  In order to minimize the risk of injury, damage, or
hearing loss, please read the entire owner’s manual before connecting to a sound system.

10 DESIGN THEORY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11.1    No Audio  Output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
11.2    Distorted  Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11.3    Hum  or  Buzz  Noise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12 DIMENSIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

13 SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

14 WARRANTY INFORMATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Summary of Contents for Powerflex 4400

Page 1: ...bster NY 14580 9103 Phone 716 872 0010 Toll Free 800 828 6308 Fax 716 872 0739 www ashly com Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Protect Thermal Clip Signal Power Powerflex 4400 Channel 1 Channel...

Page 2: ...nput Connectors 7 7 2 Input Ground Switch 8 7 3 Multi Channel Operation 8 7 4 Input Level Controls 8 7 5 Stereo Mono Switches 8 7 6 Dual Channel Mode Bridge Mode Switches 8 7 7 50Hz Low Cut Switches 8...

Page 3: ...NO USER SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...

Page 4: ...l as preserving its own 2 UNPACKING As a part of our system of quality control every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to ensure flawless appearance After unpacking pleas...

Page 5: ...ft run of different gauges of 2 conduc tor copper speaker wire Wire Gauge 100ft 8 load 4 load 8 0605 0 8 1 5 10 1018 1 3 2 5 12 1619 2 0 4 0 14 2575 3 2 6 4 16 4094 5 1 10 2 18 6510 8 1 16 3 Table 4...

Page 6: ...sink extrusions reaches 85 to 90 C Both channels of the affected amplifier module will shut off until the measured temperature drops below about 70 C The amplifier should be able to maintain proper o...

Page 7: ...er sists try connecting a balanced signal to the Euroblock input with the input cable s shield lifted at the amplifier end of the cable ie no ground connection but connected to ground at the signal so...

Page 8: ...de channels 2 4 or 6 level controls become in active In BRIDGED mode the level controls function the same as in mono mode 7 6 Stereo Mono Switch Powerflex amplifiers are comprised of two 4400 or three...

Page 9: ...er 115VAC or 230VAC mains Switching from one to the other simply requires the fol lowing steps 1 Unplug the amplifier from the wall and re move the power cord from the rear of the amplifier 2 Using a...

Page 10: ...stated requirements or im proper AC inlet mains voltage setting make sure nominal AC mains voltage matches the number in the viewing win dow on the AC inlet 8 3 Output overcurrent more than 15 to 20 a...

Page 11: ...al Bridge Switches Out Levels Controls Used Per Input Channel Speaker Outputs Up To Six Different Outputs Minimum Speaker Load Per Channel 4 Up To Six Different Amplifier Inputs Six Channel Setup dual...

Page 12: ...up Possible Applications 70 Volt Constant Voltage Systems 6250 Only Subwoofers High Powered Monitors High Powered Full Range PA Speakers Bridged Channels 1 2 From Channel 1 Input Bridged Channels 3 4...

Page 13: ...mplifier module Specification Notes Due to its spread spectrum out put switching pattern the output signal of a Powerflex ampli fier contains significant dynamic frequency content far outside the audi...

Page 14: ...r damaged speaker drivers that could cause distorted sound 12 POWERFLEX DIMENSIONS Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Pr ot ect Thermal Cli p Signal Po wer Powerflex 6250 16 9...

Page 15: ...____________________ Dealer ______________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________ Dealer s Address _______________________________ ___________________________________...

Page 16: ...nnel Power Amplifier Printed in USA 10 01 6250 3 ASHLY AUDIO INC 847 Holt Road Webster NY 14580 9103 Phone 716 872 0010 Fax 716 872 0739 Toll Free 800 828 6308 www ashly com 2001 by Ashly Audio Corpor...

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