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USER MANUAL
VORTEX 3 QUADRO
P.8
USER MANUAL
VORTEX 3 QUADRO
P.9
1.3 The Amplifier
The
VORTEX 3 QUADRO
is a Class-H four channel power amplifier with a power
output of 750 W per channel / 4
Ω
load (1,5 kW in stereo / 2
Ω
or 8
Ω
load). These
four channels are subdivided in two stereo amplifiers A/B and C/D which can be
independently set to stereo, Mono-Bridge or Parallel-Mono operation.
This feature guarantes the most flexibility of the
VORTEX 3 QUADRO
.
It is supplied by Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). These SMPS’s radically
reduce the weight and size (only 2U) of the amplifier. Using SMPS, the 2 sym-
metrical supply voltages of the power amplifier are more stable than the power
supplies used in conventional amplifiers.
The
VORTEX
also uses three microprocessors for controlling and monitoring
the power amp. Controlling a power amp 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 protection or failures by different LED sequences
The
VORTEX
has been designed as an intelligent and powerful product
for performing specialised tasks within a complex audio system. Users can
adapt the power amp to meet their specific audio requirements before use.
Controls mounted on the front and the rear of the
VORTEX
allow access to the
functionality.
Since some of the externally mounted controls have multiple functions, it is
important that users should familiarise themselves with the entire range of con-
trols and programmable features before using the power amp.
If you have questions about features of the
VORTEX
power amp that are not
covered by the basic descriptions in this manual,
CAMCO
would be pleased to
offer you further information. Alternatively, contact your dealer/distributor.
