Carver pm125 Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

Continuous Average Output Power, both

channels driven:
135 watts 
per channel
into 8 ohms from 20Hz to
20kHz, with no more than
0.1% THD 
210 watts per channel
into 4 ohms at 1kHz, with
no more than 0.1% THD 

Bridged-mono operation: 

420 watts into 8 ohms at
1kHz, with no more than
0.1% THD 

Dynamic Headroom:

1.4dB @ 4 ohms

Frequency Response:

20Hz to 20kHz (±0.75dB)

Channel Separation: 

>55dB @ 1kHz

Damping Factor:

<400

Input Impedance:

22 Kohms unbalanced,
44 Kohms balanced

Sensitivity:

Low: 1.5V

RMS

for rated

power into 4 ohms at
1kHz 106mV

RMS

for 1W

into 4 ohms @ 1kHz
High: 0.775V

RMS

for rated

power into 4 ohms @
1kHz, 55mV

RMS

for 1W

into 4 ohms @ 1kHz

Gain:

High: 31.2dB (±0.5dB)
Low: 25.5dB (±0.5dB)

Input Overload:

+18dBµ

IM Distortion:

<0.1%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

>100dB, A-weighted,
referenced to rated power
into 4 ohms

Slew Rate:

>10V / µS

CMRR:

>44dB @ 1kHz

Power Consumption:

1000W at full power into
4 ohms

Power Requirements:

120VAC/60Hz (USA and
Canada) Other voltages
as required for export

Display:

LED ladder, 3 indicators
per channel: READY,
SIGNAL, CLIP / PROTECT

Size (H x W x D):

3.50˝ (2U) x 19˝ x 13.25˝
89

mm

x 483

mm

x 337

mm

Net Weight:

23.8 lbs. (10.8 kgs)

Shipping Weight:

28 lbs. (12.73 kgs)

Due to ongoing continuous product development
features, specifications, and availability are subject
to change without notice.

pm420

135W per channel into 8 ohms
210W per channel into 4 ohms
420W mono into 8 ohms

1/4-inch TRS input jacks

Accepts balanced or unbalanced lines

Multi-way binding post outputs

Independent 11 detent Level Controls for CH1 & CH2 

Dual Mono mode for operating both channels with a
mono signal

Bridged Mono mode for combining the power of
both channels into a single higher-powered channel

Input sensitivity set at 1.5V

RMS

from factory.

Internally reconfigurable to 0.775V

RMS

.

Internal jumpers to bypass Left and Right Channel
Level Controls

Independent CH1 / CH2 2 Speaker relays will
instantaneously disconnect if one of the following
fault conditions is detected:

D.C. Offset
Over Temperature
Short Circuit

Additional protection circuitry includes:

Clipping Eliminator
Resettable Circuit Breaker

Power Ready, Signal Present and Clip / Protect
indicators for each channel

Convection cooled

70V transformer option

CE 1997 approved

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Summary of Contents for pm125

Page 1: ...normative document s EN55013 EN55020 EN60065 title and or number and date if issue of the standard s or other normative document s if applicable following the provisions of 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Direc...

Page 2: ...rated at 62 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono operation it is rated at 125 watts into 8 ohms The pm420 is rated at 210 watts per channel into 4 ohms a...

Page 3: ...rated at 62 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono operation it is rated at 125 watts into 8 ohms The pm420 is rated at 210 watts per channel into 4 ohms a...

Page 4: ...ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD 62 watts per channel into 4 ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD Bridged mono operation 125 watts into 8 ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD Dynamic Headroo...

Page 5: ...one jack Convection cooled 70V transformer option CE 1997 approved Continuous Average Output Power both channels driven 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD 62 watts per...

Page 6: ...ADY SIGNAL CLIP PROTECT Size H x W x D 3 50 2U x 19 x 13 25 89mm x 483mm x 337mm Net Weight 23 8 lbs 10 8 kgs Shipping Weight 28 lbs 12 73 kgs Due to ongoing continuous product development features sp...

Page 7: ...ADY SIGNAL CLIP PROTECT Size H x W x D 3 50 2U x 19 x 13 25 89mm x 483mm x 337mm Net Weight 23 8 lbs 10 8 kgs Shipping Weight 28 lbs 12 73 kgs Due to ongoing continuous product development features sp...

Page 8: ...OFF 0dB OFF 0dB MADE IN U S A INPUT IMPEDANCE 22K OHM EACH LEG TO GROUND TOTAL 44K OHMS BALANCED DRIVE CH 2 IN BRIDGED MONO 10 11 POWER ON 2 A M P HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 CLIP PROTECT CLIP PROTECT SIGNA...

Page 9: ...OFF 0dB OFF 0dB MADE IN U S A INPUT IMPEDANCE 22K OHM EACH LEG TO GROUND TOTAL 44K OHMS BALANCED DRIVE CH 2 IN BRIDGED MONO 10 11 POWER ON 2 A M P HEADPHONES CH 1 CH 2 CLIP PROTECT CLIP PROTECT SIGNA...

Page 10: ...at the ventilation holes are not covered and that air is allowed to circulate freely behind beside and above the unit Excessive heat is the single greatest source of both short term and long term comp...

Page 11: ...at the ventilation holes are not covered and that air is allowed to circulate freely behind beside and above the unit Excessive heat is the single greatest source of both short term and long term comp...

Page 12: ...es disabled Connect the speakers to the Speaker Outputs on the amplifier in the same way that you would for normal stereo operation Both speaker outputs will carry the signal that is connected to the...

Page 13: ...es disabled Connect the speakers to the Speaker Outputs on the amplifier in the same way that you would for normal stereo operation Both speaker outputs will carry the signal that is connected to the...

Page 14: ...m125 pm420 are shipped from the factory with pin 2 hot as indicated on the rear panel The polarity of the balanced inputs can be reversed by changing four jumpers located on the amplifier s main circu...

Page 15: ...m125 pm420 are shipped from the factory with pin 2 hot as indicated on the rear panel The polarity of the balanced inputs can be reversed by changing four jumpers located on the amplifier s main circu...

Page 16: ...may be internal to the pm125 pm420 1 The Input Level controls are set too low 2 Move the input connections to another amplifier that you know is working to verify that it is not a source problem 3 Ch...

Page 17: ...may be internal to the pm125 pm420 1 The Input Level controls are set too low 2 Move the input connections to another amplifier that you know is working to verify that it is not a source problem 3 Ch...

Page 18: ...RETAIN AND PROVIDE YOUR SALES RECEIPT TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty Period begins from the date of first consumer purchase from an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer...

Page 19: ...RETAIN AND PROVIDE YOUR SALES RECEIPT TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty Period begins from the date of first consumer purchase from an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer...

Page 20: ...normative document s EN55013 EN55020 EN60065 title and or number and date if issue of the standard s or other normative document s if applicable following the provisions of 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Direc...

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