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Configuration Changes Using Front Panel Controls

Navigation using the front-panel interface is intuitive with context-sensitive menus displayed above the soft-key buttons. Soft keys are 

pressed to navigate to menu options. Data values are scrolled using the encoder knob, which is pressed to input a selected value. As an 

example, the following steps outline how to change the default settings for several key functions. 

Changing Default Output Attenuation

1. 

Starting from the default power up screen, press the MENU navigation key to access the MAIN MENU.

2. 

Press the LEVEL soft key.

3. 

Rotate the knob to highlight OUTPUT ATTENUATE then press the knob to navigate to the LEVEL<OUTPUT ATTEN screen.

4. 

Press the CHANNEL soft key and rotate encoder to highlight channel pairs for which change is desired.

5. 

Press CH (1 to 8) soft key to highlight current value of channel for which change is desired.

6. 

Rotate the knob to change the value of the highlighted channel in 0.5 dB increments and set to the desired value. 

7. 

If change is desired for CH 2, press CH 2 soft key to highlight the current value. Turn knob to set the desired value. 

8. 

If change in other channels is desired, Press the CHANNEL soft key and turn the knob to display desired channels.  

Repeat 5 and 6.

9. 

If no additional change is required, press the BACK navigation key to return to the MAIN MENU <LEVEL screen.

10.  Press the BACK navigation key to return to the MAIN MENU.
11.  Press the BACK navigation key to return to the OPERATION screen.
12.  Resume normal operation or make additional configuration changes using the menu. 

Changing Output Configuration

1. 

Starting from the Operating Display, press the 

MENU

 navigation key to access the MAIN MENU.

2. 

Press the 

CONFIG

 soft key to access the CONFIGURE menu.

3. 

Rotate the knob to highlight Output Config and press knob to access CONFIG OUTPUTS menu.

4. 

Press 

CHANNEL

 soft key and rotate knob to display channel for which to change output configuration.

5. 

Press 

SELECT

 soft key and rotate knob to display desired output configuration.

6. 

Press knob to select desired configuration. 

For changes to or from Mono, or any Voltage Bridge configurations, follow steps 7A to 10A.   For changes to or from I-Share or Quad 

Bridge configurations, follow steps 7B to 15B:
7A.  Continue steps 4-6 until all output channel configurations have been changed to desired settings.
8A.  Press 

BACK

 navigation key to return to 

CONFIGURE

 menu.

9A.  Press BACK navigation key to return to MAIN menu.
10A.  Press BACK navigation key to return to Operating Display.
For Change to or from I-Share or Quad Bridge Configurations:
7B.  A warning message will be displayed to check output wiring.  Make any required changes to output loudspeaker wiring and insert 

shorting jumpers in output connectors as outlined on Page 14 in Figures 9 -11.

8B.  Press 

CONFIRM

 soft key to set the configuration change. 

Note: When changing to I-Share or Quad Bridge Modes, the amplifier will be placed in automatically in STANDBY Mode and will display 

“IN STANDBY”
9B.  Continue steps 4-6, then 7B-8B until all output channel configurations have been changed to desired settings.
10B.  Press BACK navigation key to return to 

CONFIGURE

 menu.

11B.  Press BACK navigation key to return to MAIN menu.
12B.  Press 

UTILITY

 soft key to access Utility menu.

13B.  Rotate knob to highlight 

Standby Mode

 and press knob to access Standby Menu. 

14B.  Press 

EXIT STANDBY

 soft key to enable the outputs and resume normal operation.

15B.  Unit will automatically return to the Operating Display.
Note: When using ControlSpace Designer Software for setup and configuration, you may select if the front-panel controls are persistent 

(they over-write any stored settings in the ControlSpace Design file), or if changes from the front panel are ignored after the next power 

off/on cycle (the settings stored in the ControlSpace Design file over-write any front panel changes after power cycling). For additional 

information, please refer to the ControlSpace Designer V3.0 User Manual.
All other front-panel interface menus use a similar navigation and data entry structure.

Summary of Contents for PM8500

Page 1: ...and Safety Guidelines Instrucciones de instalación y de seguridad Installation et instructions de sécurité Installations und Sicherheitshinweise PowerMatch PM8500 Configurable Professional Amplifier PowerMatch PM8500N Configurable Professional Amplifier PM8500 PM8500N ...

Page 2: ...arnings on the product and in all product documentation 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating put the product in a position and location that will not in...

Page 3: ...t must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreational vehicles or on boats This product conforms will all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www Bose com static compliance This Product meets the immunity requirements for the E2 class EN55103 2 directive Initial turn on inrush current 14 8 Amps 23...

Page 4: ...todas las instrucciones 5 No utilice este aparato cerca del agua o humedad 6 Límpielo sólo con una bayeta seca 7 No bloquee las aberturas de ventilación Instálelo siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante Para garantizar un funcionamiento fiable del producto y evitar que se recaliente colóquelo en una ubicación y posición que permitan una ventilación adecuada 8 No lo instale cerca de fuentes de c...

Page 5: ...utilizarse en interiores No está diseñado ni ha sido probado para uso al aire libre o en embarcaciones Este producto cumple los requisitos de todas las Directivas de la UE aplicables legalmente Encontrará la declaración de conformidad completa en www Bose com static compliance Este producto cumple los requisitos de inmunidad que establece la Directiva EN55103 2 para la clase E2 Corriente de irrupc...

Page 6: ...ts qui figurent sur le produit ou dans sa notice d utilisation 4 Suivez toutes les instructions 5 N utilisez pas cet appareil à proximité d eau ou d une source d humidité 6 Utilisez uniquement un chiffon sec pour le nettoyage 7 Ne bloquez jamais les orifices d aération Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour l installation Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable du produit et le protéger contre t...

Page 7: ... testé pour une utilisation en extérieur dans des véhicules ou sur des bateaux Ce produit est conforme à toutes les directives de la Communauté Européenne qui s y appliquent L attestation complète de conformité est disponible à l adresse www bose com static compliance Ce produit répond aux critères d immunité des directives EN55103 2 pour les appareils de classe E2 Courant d appel à la mise sous t...

Page 8: ...erheitshinweise 1 Lesen Sie die folgenden Anweisungen 2 Bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf zum späteren Nachschlagen 3 Beachten Sie alle Warnhinweise am Produkt und in der gesamten Produktdokumentation 4 Befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen 5 Verwenden Sie dieses Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit 6 Reinigen Sie das Gerät nur mit einem sauberen trockenen Tuch 7 Achten Sie darauf dass di...

Page 9: ... gezogen werden 20 Die Vorderseite des LCD Bildschirms leuchtet wenn das Produkt Strom erhält Wenn Strom anliegt und der LCD Bildschirm nicht leuchtet geben Sie das Gerät bitte zur Reparatur 21 Achten Sie darauf dass die Betriebstemperatur des Geräts 40 C nicht überschreitet Seien Sie sich aller Bedingungen in einem geschlossenen Rack bewusst welche zu einem Anstieg der Temperatur über Zimmernivea...

Page 10: ...ose Representative or Technical Support specialist Throughout this document the naming convention PM8500 refers to both the PM8500 and PM8500N versions unless stated otherwise Summary Description The Bose PowerMatch PM8500 and PM8500N are configurable professional audio amplifiers The two versions are identical except that the PM8500N version adds an RJ45 connector on the rear panel to allow netwo...

Page 11: ...ontrols shown with Operation Screen in Mixed Mode Configuration with signal The displays and user controls accessible by the front panel are presented in the following menu structure illustration Figure 4 Front Panel Control Menu Structure OPERATING Mute All Main Menu MAIN MENU LEVEL METER DSP CONFIG UTILITY DSP Speaker Presets Array EQ Delay Limiting CONFIG Output Config Input Routing UTILITY Sta...

Page 12: ...ohms 4 CH1 2 3 4 Quad Low Z CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 2000 W 4Ω 2 ohms 2 CH1 2 3 4 Quad 70V CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 1600 W 70V 70 V constant voltage lines 2 CH1 2 3 4 Quad 100V CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 2000 W 100V 70 V constant voltage lines 2 Note For I Share and Quad Bridge Modes changing the output configuration will automatically place the unit in Standby Mode to allow different loudspeaker cable connections...

Page 13: ...unit exceed safe operating temperature a gradual reduction of gain will automatically be applied for thermal protection If the automatic gain reduction does not reduce operating temperatures to safe conditions the unit will mute all outputs and the red FAULT LED will illuminate on the front panel AC Mains Outlet Requirements The PM8500 features a highly efficient universal switch mode power supply...

Page 14: ...nd last position of the connector should be empty Placement of the shorting jumper is identical for I Share and Quad Bridge modes For connection of loudspeaker wiring refer to Figure 10 for I Share and Figure 11 for Quad Bridge configurations For the I SHARE and QUAD BRIDGE configuration pin assignments please refer to the Output Power Configuration section of this document Figure 8 POSIDRIV 1 Scr...

Page 15: ... Mutes Off Output Attenuate 0 0 dB Input Mute Off Input sensitivity 12 dBu Input Source Analog Meters Output dB scale Input dB scale DSP Speaker presets none Array EQ Off Input PEQ On flat Output PEQ On flat Delay 0 mSec Limiting Peak 89 0 V Limiting RMS 45 0 V Limiting Attack 1000 mS Limiting Release 2000 mS CONFIGURATION Output Config mono Input Routing CH 1 see table UTILITY Standby Mode not in...

Page 16: ...ob to display channel for which to change output configuration 5 Press SELECT soft key and rotate knob to display desired output configuration 6 Press knob to select desired configuration For changes to or from Mono or any Voltage Bridge configurations follow steps 7A to 10A For changes to or from I Share or Quad Bridge configurations follow steps 7B to 15B 7A Continue steps 4 6 until all output c...

Page 17: ...ial crossover cable that reverses pin connections on each end Multiple PM8500N units may be connected to standard Ethernet networking equipment and controlled from a single PC running ControlSpace software DCHP or static IP addressing are both supported with the PM8500N Each PM8500N ships from the factory with a default IP address of 192 168 0 80 and may be changed using ControlSpace soft ware For...

Page 18: ...100K Ω Input Sensitivity 0 4 12 24 dBu selectable Maximum Input Level 24 dBu Connectors Analog Inputs 3 pin Phoenix green color part 1776168 Inputs Digital Optional Card Digital Input Channels 8 ESPLink or Cobranet Connectors Digital Inputs Toslink ESPLink or Ethernet RJ45 Cobranet Outputs Output Channels 2 to 8 configurable Connectors Outputs accepts 10 to 22 AWG 8 pin Phoenix part 1718436 Connec...

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