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pm700

225W per channel into 8 ohms
350W per channel into 4 ohms
700W mono into 8 ohms

XLR and 1/4” TRS input connectors

Accepts balanced or unbalanced lines

Multi-way Binding Post output connectors

Independent 11 detent level controls for 
CH1 and CH2 

External Level Control Defeat Switch

Dual Mono mode for operating both channels
with 
a single mono input

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

Input sensitivity set at 1.5V

RMS

from factory.

Internally configurable to 0.775V

RMS

Internally configurable input polarity

Internal connection points for add-on accessories

Power ON Sequencer

Class H dual-rail power supply

Independent CH1 / CH2 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
AC Line Fuse

Power Connected / Standby indicator

7 LED display per channel, including Power
Ready 

and Clip / Protect indicators

2-speed Fan cooled

70-volt / 100-volt transformer option

CE 1997 approved

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Power Output::

(20Hz to 20kHz, with no
more than 0.1% THD)

225 watts per channel
into 8 ohms
350 watts per channel
into 4 ohms 
Bridged-mono:
700 watts into 8 ohms
at 1kHz, with no more
than 0.1% THD 

Dynamic Headroom:

>2.0dB

F requency Response:

20Hz to 20kHz (±0.75
dB)

Channel Separation:

>65dB @ 1kHz

Damping Factor:

<400 

Input Impedance:

25 Kohms unbalanced 
50 Kohms balanced

Sensitivity:

Low: 1.5 V

RMS

for

rated power into 4
ohms  160mV

RMS

for

1W into 
4 ohms
High: 0.775V

RMS

for-

rated power into 4
ohms 83mV

RMS

for 1W

into 4 ohms; 

Gain:

High: 33.8dB (±0.5dB)
Low: 27.8dB (±0.5dB)

Input Overload:

+18dB

THD:

<0.1%

IM Distortion:

<0.1%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

>100 dB, A-weighted,
ref. to rated power into

4 ohms 

Slew Rate:

40V / µS 
(Bandwidth limited)

CMRR:

>80dB @ 1kHz

Power Consumption:

55W at idle; 500W with
musical program;
1000W at full power
into 8 ohms (continu-
ous); 1550W at full
power into 4 ohms 
(continuous)

Power Requirements:

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

Fusing:

10 amp slo-blo 
(120V / 60Hz) 7 amp 
slo-blo (230V / 50Hz)

Sequence Receive Terminal:

+7V to +15V DC

50mA min. current
requirement

Display:

7 LED indicators per
channel 1 green
READY, 5 yellow SIG-
NAL, 1 red 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:

30 lbs. (13.6 kgs)

Shipping Weight:

36 lbs. (16.3 kgs)

Due to on-going product development, 
features, specifications, and availability are
subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for pm700

Page 1: ...rmative 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 73 23 EEC Directive PO...

Page 2: ...er channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono operation it is rated at 700 watts into 8 ohms The pm950 is rated at 475 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 325 watts per channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono oper...

Page 3: ...er channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono operation it is rated at 700 watts into 8 ohms The pm950 is rated at 475 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 325 watts per channel into 8 ohms In bridged mono oper...

Page 4: ...1 THD 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms Bridged mono 700 watts into 8 ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD Dynamic Headroom 2 0dB Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz...

Page 5: ...1 THD 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms Bridged mono 700 watts into 8 ohms at 1kHz with no more than 0 1 THD Dynamic Headroom 2 0dB Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz...

Page 6: ...PRO TECT Size H x W x D 3 50 2U x 19 x 13 25 89mm x 483mm x 337mm Net Weight 34 lbs 15 4 kgs Shipping Weight 36 lbs 16 36 kgs Due to ongoing product development features specifications and availabilit...

Page 7: ...PRO TECT Size H x W x D 3 50 2U x 19 x 13 25 89mm x 483mm x 337mm Net Weight 34 lbs 15 4 kgs Shipping Weight 36 lbs 16 36 kgs Due to ongoing product development features specifications and availabilit...

Page 8: ...s switch is engaged the power turns ON and the READY indicators illuminate Be sure all connections are made and double checked before switching the power amplifier on 2 STANDBY LED This indicator illu...

Page 9: ...s switch is engaged the power turns ON and the READY indicators illuminate Be sure all connections are made and double checked before switching the power amplifier on 2 STANDBY LED This indicator illu...

Page 10: ...Shield Figure 4A Figure 4B 9 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT W MADE IN USA RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SP...

Page 11: ...Shield Figure 4A Figure 4B 9 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT W MADE IN USA RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SP...

Page 12: ...iguration This means that both output terminals have voltage present neither one may be grounded Parallel Mono Parallel mono operation is useful when you are running sustained high levels into a singl...

Page 13: ...iguration This means that both output terminals have voltage present neither one may be grounded Parallel Mono Parallel mono operation is useful when you are running sustained high levels into a singl...

Page 14: ...er in the sequencing chain should fail or blow a fuse The control voltage will carry through from the RCV terminal to the SND terminal Furthermore once an amplifier has been turned on at the SEQUENCE...

Page 15: ...er in the sequencing chain should fail or blow a fuse The control voltage will carry through from the RCV terminal to the SND terminal Furthermore once an amplifier has been turned on at the SEQUENCE...

Page 16: ...CLIPPING ELIMINATOR SWITCH LEVEL DEFEAT SWITCH ON OFF ON OFF GND FOR BRIDGED OPERATIONS CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL CLIPPING ELIMINATOR BEHIND PANEL ACTIVATED 1 2 3 1 2 3 PUSH 1 2 3 PUSH INPUT IMPEDANCE 25...

Page 17: ...CLIPPING ELIMINATOR SWITCH LEVEL DEFEAT SWITCH ON OFF ON OFF GND FOR BRIDGED OPERATIONS CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL CLIPPING ELIMINATOR BEHIND PANEL ACTIVATED 1 2 3 1 2 3 PUSH 1 2 3 PUSH INPUT IMPEDANCE 25...

Page 18: ...d its possessions and territories Please see your Carver Professional dealer or distributor for the correct warranty information in your area or locale 17 Power On Low Output or No Output Low or no ou...

Page 19: ...d its possessions and territories Please see your Carver Professional dealer or distributor for the correct warranty information in your area or locale 17 Power On Low Output or No Output Low or no ou...

Page 20: ...rmative 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 73 23 EEC Directive PO...

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