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Summary of Contents for PMQ240

Page 1: ...PMQ Series User manual PMQ240 PMQ480 PMQ600 www audac eu ...

Page 2: ...in connections and connectors 9 Connection standards 9 Chapter 2 Front rear panel 11 Front panel overview 11 Front panel description 11 Rear panel overview 13 Rear panel description 13 Chapter 3 Quick start guide 14 Connecting the amplifier 14 Configuring the amplifier 14 Ready 15 Chapter 4 Connecting the amplifier 16 Input connections 16 Output connections 17 Connection examples 18 ...

Page 3: ...tput setup 21 Filters 21 Equalizing 22 Delay 23 Max level 23 Standby 23 Limiter 23 Phase reverse 24 Roll off 24 Output type 24 Clear presets 24 General setup 24 Input gain 25 Password 25 LCD 25 USB 26 Info 27 Temperature 24 Factory reset 27 Save 27 Lock 27 Chapter 6 Additional information 28 Technical specifications 28 Notes 30 ...

Page 4: ...speakers in your installation Each output is individually software configurable between 100V or 8 Ohm offering optimal flexibility for installations with 100V and low impedance loudspeakers combined Typical applications are venues with 100V high frequency widely spread and low impedance bass cabinets added Controllability The operation and configuration of the device can be done in multiple ways T...

Page 5: ... administrator level Different levels allow different configuration and control functions giving limited Eg only volume control access to standard users and full configuration control to administrators User restriction can be enabled disabled and is given through password and or USB key Secondly equipment protection is implemented by an output limiter which monitors the output power of every chann...

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Page 7: ...ANY OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION OPENINGS ALWAYS KEEP A FREE DISTANCE OF 10 CM ON FRONT AND REAR OF THE APPARATUS FOR SUFFICIENT AIR CIRCULATION DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS OR OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WHICH CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF DUST HEAT MOISTURE OR VIBRATION THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT ...

Page 8: ...t Do not open the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer s warranty Do not get the unit wet If liquid is spilled on the unit shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE T...

Page 9: ...nt are performed corresponding to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment XLR For balanced signal input connections Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 3 Pin Terminal Block For balanced signal input link output connections Left Signal XLR Pin 3 Center Signal XLR Pin 2 Right Ground XLR Pin 1 ...

Page 10: ...ntrol equipment Connection Standard RS232 PIN 2 PMQ TX PIN 3 PMQ RX PIN 5 GND Settings 19200 Baud 8 Bit 1 Stop bit No parity No Handshaking RS232 The complete command set to control the PMQ amplifiers through RS 232 is available in the commands user manual which is freely downloadable on www audac eu ...

Page 11: ...selection dial Browsing through the menu structure and adjusting parameters is made easy with the rotary selection dial This multifunctional rotatable dial allows easy one hand operation throughout the entire menu structure Browsing can be done by turning it while actions will be taken when pressing it Channel selection buttons with indicator LED s Channel selection and monitoring is made easy thr...

Page 12: ...uminated no signal will be present on the outputs When the level for multiple outputs should be adjusted simultaneously press and hold their channel selection buttons for about 3 seconds The desired channels will be simultaneously selected and changes will apply to all selected channels Power switch A power switch allows to switch the amplifier on and off while the blue indicator LED located next ...

Page 13: ...re implemented in two ways using balanced XLR and 3 pin terminal block connectors This way connections coming from the signal source such as pre amplifier mixer or matrix system can always be made in the most easy and appropriate way while allowing signal linkthrough to other amplifiers RS232 Connection The amplifier can be controlled through external hardware such as home industrial automation sy...

Page 14: ... loudspeaker output connections is described in a further chapter of this instruction manual Connecting the amplifier 3 Other connections After the in and output connections are made other connections such as mains power and RS 232 if required can be made After connecting them the amplifier is ready to be powered up and configured Configuring the amplifier 1 Configuration using presets In case you...

Page 15: ...t gain can be adjusted under Settings General setup Input gain On the right side of this screen are colour indicators shown for every input giving feedback of the currently set gain A correct regulation of the input gain is achieved when the green indicator is frequently blinking the orange indicator is only illuminated at the peaks 6 dB and the red indicator blinks rarely or not When the red indi...

Page 16: ... required the second connector can be used for linkthrough of the applied signal to other amplifiers The input structure of the amplifier is made flexible due to the input selection matrix meaning that any signal applied to the amplifier can be patched to any channel When driving multiple channels by the same signal or summing stereo signals and converted into mono external links are redundant due...

Page 17: ...Volt 100 Volt 41 7 Ohm 20 8 Ohm 16 7 Ohm 240 Watt 480 Watt 600 Watt PMQ series min load impedance in 100 Volt output mode Output Voltage Impedance Power PMQ240 PMQ480 PMQ600 43 2 Volt 62 0 Volt 69 3 Volt 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 240 Watt 480 Watt 600 Watt PMQ series max output voltage in 8 Ohm output mode In 100 Volt output mode numerous loudspeakers may be connected in parallel until the minimum load im...

Page 18: ...n both output connection terminals Matching Transformer Matching Transformer Matching Transformer 8 Ω Example connection diagram Only one 8 Ω loudspeaker or two 16 Ω low impedance loudspeakers are allowed to be connected in parallel when the amplifier is switched in 8 Ω mode 8 Ω 16 Ω 16 Ω ...

Page 19: ...ency Band 1 7 Freq settings 1 Hz 22 kHz Steps of 1 Hz EQ Q factor Band 1 7 Q factor setting 0 1 15 Steps of 0 1 Back Back EQ Level Band 1 7 EQ level setting 15 dB 15 dB Steps of 1 dB Input 1 Input 2 Input 1 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 3 4 Input gain Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Back 16 5 30 75 dB Steps of 0 75 dB Admin password Change admin password Adjustable from 0000 to 9999 User password Change...

Page 20: ...s shown for every channel This button will be indicated in green when the channel is playing and turns red when muted Settings menu By pressing the rotary function dial once when the main screen is displayed the output settings menu will be shown This menu is only accessible in administrator mode will be described extensively in a later section of this user manual and allows to make adjustments to...

Page 21: ...Filters are frequently used in audio systems for different purposes Some typical application examples are filtering noise or other unwanted signals from an audio signal and separating audio signals between different frequency ranges crossover when a 2 way or more system is used Because the characteristics of the required filter are strongly dependent of the application the filter settings are made...

Page 22: ...uencies for 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2 6 kHz 6 8 kHz and 15 kHz with Q factor of 0 7 is pre loaded The center frequency of each band can be infinitely adjusted within a range of 1 Hz and 22 kHz while the Q factor can be adjusted within a range of 0 1 and 15 and the level of each band within a range of 15 dB and 15 dB A fader overview for the 7 bands equalizer will be shown after selecting the EQ ...

Page 23: ...indicated above it When selected the fader including the currently configured maximum output level will turn green and the level is adjustable by turning the rotary function dial The fader will slide up or down and after the desired value has been selected it can be confirmed by pressing the rotary function dial Output setup Standby When no signal is detected for a corresponding channel it will be...

Page 24: ...etup Clear presets Loudspeaker and total system set configurations can be uploaded to the amplifier Every preset is made and optimized for one specific loudspeaker or system This window will indicate if any preset is currently loaded Presets which are meant for others than the connected loudspeakers may affect the performance and sound quality in negative way while not providing optimal protection...

Page 25: ...ration both passwords are set to 0000 In this case full access is given without requiring any password If either the configured user or administrator password is different from 0000 a password will be requested before access to the relevant functions is provided The configuration of the selected password can be made by selecting Admin pass or User pass in the column on the left side The currently ...

Page 26: ...low to browse up or to the root of the inserted medium After the desired file has been found it can be loaded by selecting it Speaker presets are files in SPF format which are prepared and provided by AUDAC and containing all parameters for optimal performance and protection for the corresponding loudspeaker When a SPF file is loaded the amplifier will recognize their filetype and show a popup win...

Page 27: ...software version which it is currently running General setup Temperature The temperature screen indicates the current operating temperature for each individual amplifier channel General setup Factory reset Factory reset will recall all settings to factory defaults and all previously made settings and configurations will be lost After pressing the factory reset button a confirmation will be asked i...

Page 28: ...requency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 95 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 0 05 Common Mode Rejection 70 dB Crosstalk 70 dB Inputs Type Balanced Line Connectors Female XLR Input 3 pin Terminal block 3 81 mm Impedance 10 k Ohm balanced Sensitivity 30 dB 5 dB Output Type Loudspeaker Output Connectors 4 pin Terminal Block 5 08 mm Controls DSP configuration through front panel RS 232 I...

Page 29: ...Type Switching mode Range 230 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption Standby PMQ240 480 600 26 Watt Idle PMQ240 480 900 63 Watt 1 8 Rated Power PMQ240 190 Watt PMQ480 329 Watt PMQ600 416 Watt 1 3 Rated Power PMQ240 426 Watt PMQ480 732 Watt PMQ600 1000 Watt ...

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