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USER MANUAL

 VORTEX 3 QUADRO

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INFORMATION FOR USE FOR VORTEX 3 QUADRO

V3QUM_GB_2004-2005-R1_01-2005

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 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH 

für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen

Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany 

Tel49 (0) 27 62/4 08- 0

 

Summary of Contents for VORTEX 3 QUADRO

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Page 2: ...QUADRO P 1 INFORMATION FOR USE FOR VORTEX 3 QUADRO V3QUM_GB_2004 2005 R1_01 2005 Copyright 2005 by CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D 57482 We...

Page 3: ...accordance with the information provided in the user manual Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations especially the safety recommendations as detailed in the...

Page 4: ...g materials For maximum protection repack the unit as it was origi nally packed at the factory 2 Environments Use this amplifier only in E1 E2 E3 or E4 environments according to EN55103 2 Electromagne...

Page 5: ...n the amplifier to prevent sudden high levels of noise decibel which may cause hearing or speaker damage See also 4 2 1 Volume control 12 Damages that require service Unplug this amplifier from the ma...

Page 6: ...ddress Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Germany Declares that the product with the model name CAMCO Power amplifier VORTEX 3 QUADRO Conforms to the following standards EN60065 Security EN55103 1 Emission E...

Page 7: ...imiter 4 4 3 SOA Protection 4 4 4 Speaker Protect Limiter 4 4 5 DC Protection 4 4 6 DC Servo 4 4 7 Over Current Protection 4 4 8 Thermal Protection 4 5 Mains Protection 4 5 1 Inrush Current Limitation...

Page 8: ...n in professional power amp construction The seamless combination of groundbreaking technology with secure and proven elements is the hallmark of the new series Welcome to the new world of professiona...

Page 9: ...mp designed for use in modern sound systems has four main advantages over more traditional power amp systems Reduced Distortion Improved Noise Characteristics Integrated Remote Control Indication of p...

Page 10: ...Panel 10 CAI Status Indicator 11 Operating Mode Indicators ch A B 12 Operating Mode Indicators ch C D 13 Removable Air Filter System 14 Cooling Air Inlet Vents VORTEX 3 QUADRO The Rear 15 CAMCO Audio...

Page 11: ...EX 3 QUADRO amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings Front panel Power switch Off Amplifier is switched off Rear panel Mode Channel C D Stereo Limiter SpP Mode Channel A B Stereo G...

Page 12: ...has to be freely accessible Disconnect the mains plug from the mains during a lightning storm or when the amplifier remains unused or un supervised for a prolonged period of time Alternatively you ca...

Page 13: ...ed ventilation system has to be used 3 5 Ground Lift The input signal ground pin 1 for all 4 XLRs is tied to the ground potential in the mains supply Opening the ground lift switch causes this connect...

Page 14: ...D 3 8 1 Stereo Operation Two fully independent amplifier channels normal operating mode 3 8 2 Parallel Mono Operation Parallel operation of the two channels together The output terminals of the two ch...

Page 15: ...t of the amplifier remains the same both the available output voltage and the minimum impedance that can be connected are doubled as compared with stereo operation Only Channel A C Input is active tur...

Page 16: ...te high vol tages that are potentially life threating Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords Custom wiring should only be carri...

Page 17: ...annel reproduction compact amplification in active 2 or 4 way systems 3 9 4 Three Channel Operation Three Channel Operation is the choice for eg stereo systems with subwoofer or compact amplification...

Page 18: ...can set the appropriate amplifier to Bridge Mono operation 3 9 5 Two Channel Operation With amplifiers A B and C D set to mono modes you will nearly have a normal stereo amplifier with the exception...

Page 19: ...USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 18 3 9 5 2 Mono Bridge Mono Bridge With its mode selectors set to Mono Bridge the VORTEX 3 QUADRO is able to control high impedances 3 9 5 3 Parallel Mono Mono Bridge It...

Page 20: ...sult your local power provider Never attempt to measure this impedance level with your ohmmeter This may damage your meter and expose you to the risk of electric shock 4 2 Controls 4 2 1 Volume Contro...

Page 21: ...the VORTEX It allows you to set the mode of the limiter This limiter affects both channels in both amplifiers There are three modes See 4 4 1 Clip Limiter and 4 4 4 Speaker Protect Limiter Right posit...

Page 22: ...nt and clip via the LEDs can aid the detection of incorrectly wired components and faults in the loudspeakers at an early stage See 6Troubleshooting 4 4 Power Amp Protection Systems 4 4 1 Clip Limiter...

Page 23: ...r at the input of the amplifier Output Stage When a DC voltage is located at an output stage the main SMPS remains switched off The On LEDs will show a flash sequence corresponding to this malfunction...

Page 24: ...uld trigger the fuse protection to be predicted In order to avoid shut down of the amplifier due to current overload the amplitude of the input signals will be limited and by hard overloads the amp wi...

Page 25: ...ides carefully unclip the moulded surround 4 from the cradle 2 and then carefully pull the CAMCO badge 5 out of the four fastening holes with both hands Remove the foam filter 3 and clean it with a mi...

Page 26: ...ommended with 100 Ohm termination at its end Please refer to RS485 specifications 5 1 2 CAI Address Settings The VORTEX 3 QUADRO uses two addresses to communicate with the master PC You only select th...

Page 27: ...on the 10 scale spacing The current selected address of amplifier A B will be immediately displayed but NOT automatically stored or activated After each turn of pot you have another 30 seconds to tim...

Page 28: ...lashing 0 5 s pause USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 27 6 1 On LED Flashing Sequences When switching on the amp the On LEDs flash twice accompanied by a flash of Clip LEDs This is normal for the Start se...

Page 29: ...sequence Please refer to the On LED flashing sequences table to find out which protection is active High temperature will cause an attenuation of output level DC will cause the amp to mute or shut dow...

Page 30: ...the primary signal source at full level without clipping Avoid boosting the signal further between the source and the amplifier 6 7 Problem Squeals and Feedback Microphone feedback should be controlle...

Page 31: ...e mode Measurement at 2 without preconditioning EN 60268 3 4 x 750 W 4 4 x 450 W 8 Circuitry Bipolar Class H 2 step high efficiency circuit Signal to Noise Ratio 20 Hz 20 kHz 8 load unweighted A weigh...

Page 32: ...witch on back panel Indicators LEDs for On Signal Clip indicating additionally Output Current and faults for example like DC and High Temp Input Connectors 3 pin XLR male and female per channel pin 2...

Page 33: ...k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k Hz 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 dBr 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 32 Figure 8 1 Gain vs frequency Measurements of a typical performanc...

Page 34: ...50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 33 Figure 8 5 Output Impedance vs frequency 1 Amp RMS injected current equivalent 11 m 2 1 H Measurements of a typical performance Figu...

Page 35: ...5m 10m 20m 50m 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 Vrms USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 34 Figure 8 9 CCIF difference frequency method 10 5 kHz und 11 5 kHz 8 vs input level Measurements of a typical performance Figu...

Page 36: ...ower Distortion limited output power 0 1 THD Distortion limited output power 0 1 Peak power 1000 750 500 250 0 4 8 16 785 952 475 570 306 265 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 35 Figure 8 11 VORTEX 3 Quad...

Page 37: ...shipping accidents misuse abuse operation with incorrect AC voltage operation with faulty associated equipment modification or alteration without prior factory approval service by an unauthorised serv...

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Page 39: ...afety regulations to be in a position to judge the safe functioning of power amplifiers based on technical rules according to IEC 60065 IEC 60065 Din EN 60065 Safety Requirements for Audio Video or si...

Page 40: ...P 39 Mailing Address CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Germany Telephone 49 0 27 62 4 08 0 Facsimile 49 0 27 62 4 08 10 Interne...

Page 41: ...USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO P 40...

Page 42: ...www camcoaudio com...

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