CARVIN DCM1500 Operating Manual Download Page 1

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.

GREEN & YELLOW—Earth        BLUE—Neutral         BROWN—Live

U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING:  A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe.  NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED
OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.

IMPORTANT!  FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE:  Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc).  Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES:  The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:  Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polar-
ization is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION:  Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING:  The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions.  All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING:  If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CON-
TAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR DCM AMPS

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dan-
gerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 3 YEARS unless otherwise stated.

Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit
is under warranty.  Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.  CARVIN DOES
NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN.   A COPY OF THE ORIG-
INAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.  Carvin assumes no respon-
sibility for horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover,
and no liability is assumed, for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss
of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions.  This war-
ranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person
is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale
or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 

When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authoriza-

tion number.  Describe in writing each problem.  If your unit is out of warranty, you
will be charged the current FLAT RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to fac-
tory specifications. 

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT

Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit.  The panel of
your unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to
remove dust and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in
caustic environments (salt air).  When used in such an environment, be sure the ampli-
fier is adequately protected by rack, covers, etc..

03-00220 2  EACH  

INSLTR MICA .0030".450"X .65"  

03-00223 2  EACH 

INSLTR MICA .0030"1.37"X .65"  

03-00450 1  EACH 

INSLTR 9.125x1.5x.01" SGL ADHV 

03-00475 1  EACH  

SPACER PAD .1X .4X .75 W/ADHSV 

03-00503 8  EACH  

INSULATOR .36X .36X .20" 85deg 

03-82061 1  EACH  

CABLE TIE 14.5Lx .19Wx 2" BNDL

03-92521 6  EACH  

STANDOFF LED .925 x .215 T1   

USE ON D2,D3,D181,D180,D31,D32

05-85622 1  EACH  

CABLE ASSY, 5C 220MM          

06-10028 24  EACH  

MS PPH 4-40X .500 ZINC TYPE F 

06-40050 7  EACH  

TERMINAL VERT MALE PC MTG .250

QC1,QC2,QC3,QC4,QC5,QC6,QC7

07-01602 1  EACH  

KNOB "6" 6x6x9.7mm GREY CAP S3

07-01603 3  EACH  

KNOB "6L" 6x6x17.4mm GREY CAP 

S1,S2,S4

12-00880 1  EACH  

HEATSINK 8"L 1pc FAN MOUNTED  

15-00105 2  EACH  

COIL AIR 1.5uH 14AWG L100,L200

21-31100 1  EACH  

RECEPTACLE AC W/FAST-ON CHASS PL1

21-40000 2  EACH  

XLR FEMALE CONNECTOR W/O GRND 

J100,J200

21-40001 2  EACH  

XLR MALE CONNECTOR J1,J2

21-45000 3  EACH  

SPEAKON 4-POLE PCMTG #NL4MD-V 

J3,J103,J203                                     

21-52345 2  EACH  

JACK .250 PHONE MONO STEEL    

J105,J205

23-03529 2  EACH  

FUSEHOLDER CLIPS 3AG VERT MTG 

F1

23-08604 3  EACH  

CONNECT HEADER .086" 4 PIN H6B H1 H6A

23-08605 1  EACH  

CONNECT HEADER .086" 5 PIN H5

23-08612 1  EACH  

CONNECT HEADER .086" 12 PIN H7

23-10002 3  EACH  

CONNECT HEADER .100" 2 PIN H4,H8,H9

23-11010 6  EACH  

CONNECT HEADER 10 PIN STRAIGHT

H1A,H1B,H2A,H2B,H3A,H3B

25-02201 4  EACH  

SWITCH DPDT PUSH PC MTG LOCKNG

S1,S2,S3,S4 30-

02000K

1  EACH  

PCB CARD MAIN DCM1500/2000    

41-47322 3  EACH  

CAP MYLR .0470UF 250VAC BOX 

C19,C20,C21                                       

42-10312 4  EACH  

CAP ELEC 10,000 MFD 100V 20%  

C115,C116,C215,C216                               

44-13520 2  EACH  

JUMPER PCB 20AWG .350" X .175" B1,B3         

45-25152 4  EACH  

CAP CERM 250PF  500VOLT 5%    

C106,C107,C206,C207                               

46-10412 2  EACH  

CAP POLY .1000UF 100VOLT 10%  

C117,C217                                         

46-47312-1 2  EACH  

CAP POLY .0470UF 100V 10%PREP                   

C127,C227                                         

47-10235 4  EACH  

CAP ELEC 1,000 MFD  35V 20%   

C1,C2,C8,C12                                      

47-22151 1  EACH  

CAP ELEC 220 MFD  50VOLT 10%  C18              

47-47125 1  EACH  

CAP ELEC 470 MFD  25VOLT 20%  C7                

49-10412 2  EACH  

0.1UF   SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805 C10,C13          

49-22035 13  EACH  

SMT CAP 22uF 35v ELECTROLITIC 

C15,C16,C17,C102,C120,C124,C126,

C181,C202,C220,C224,C226,C281                     

49-22212 1  EACH  

0.0022UF SMT 10% FILM 0805 50V C14

49-27052 9  EACH  

27 PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805     

C100,C101,C103,C104,C200,C201,

C203,C204,C280 

49-39052 2  EACH  

39PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805 C123,C223

49-47312 6  EACH  

0.047UF SMT 10% FILM 0805  50V

C3,C4,C9,C11,C105,C205

49-82052 2  EACH  

82PF SMT 5% CERAMIC 0805 C121,C221

52-10015 1  EACH  

RES 10.00 OHM  .50W 5% CARBON R27

55-03300  24  EACH  

RES .33 OHM 5W 5% SB VERT R142,R143,

R144,R145,R146,R147,R148,R149,R150,

R151, R152,R153,R242,R243,R244,R245,

R246,R247,R248,R249, R250,R251,

R252,R253                               

55-05025 4  EACH  

RES 5.00 OHM  5W  5% SB VERT

R120,R121,R220,R221 

55-30035 2  EACH 

RES 3.00KOHM  5W  5% SB WIRE R42,R43 

56-35010 2  EACH  

RES 350.00 OHM 10W 10% SB SDOF

R44,R45                                           

58-00035 2  EACH  

0.0 SMT JUMPER 1206 R181,R282

58-10025 2  EACH  

100.5 SMT .25W 1206 1%  R128,R228

58-10035 9  EACH  

1K SMT .25W 1206 1% R8,R15,R22,R34,

R111,R129,R211,R229,R187           

58-10045 24  EACH  

10K SMT .25W 1206 1% R5,R13,R19,R28,

R30,R35,R100,R101,R113,R154,R156,  

R200,R201,R213,R254,R256,R183,

R185,R190 R283,R285,R290,R189,R289

58-10055 7  EACH  

100K SMT .25W 1206 1% 

R21,R114,R157,R214,R257,R184,R284

58-10065 2  EACH  

1M SMT .25W 1206 1% R115,R215

58-15025 2  EACH  

150ohm SMT .50W 1206 1% R141,R241

58-15035 1  EACH  

1.5K SMT .25W 1206 1% R18

58-15045 9  EACH  

15K SMT .25W 1206 1% R23,R102,R103,

R202, R203, R112, R212,R155,R255       

58-15055 3  EACH  

150K SMT .25W 1206 1% R11,R12,R260

58-22035 5  EACH  

2.2K SMT .25W 1206 1% R1,R137,R237,

R191,R291                            

58-22045 9  EACH  

22K SMT .25W 1206 1% R26,R29,R106,

R107, R125,R130,R206,R230,R225   

58-22055 6  EACH  

220K SMT .25W 1206 1% R31,R119,

R140,R219,R240,R186                      

58-27025 6  EACH  

270.5 SMT .25W 1206 1% R108,R131,

R132,R208,R231,R232                     

58-47025 2  EACH  

470.5 SMT .25W 1206 1% R24,R32

58-47035 9  EACH  

4.7K SMT .25W 1206 1% R2,R7,R10,

R14,R188,R288,R135,R235,R20             

58-47045 6  EACH  

47K SMT .25W 1206 1% R33,R126,

R226,R180,R280,R281                      

58-47055 6  EACH  

470K SMT .25W 1206 1% R16,R25,

R109,R209, R110, R210                     

58-68035 2  EACH  

6.8K SMT .25W 1206 1% R104,R204

58-68045 1  EACH  

68K SMT .25W 1206 1% R17                              

58-92201 8  EACH  

22 SMT 1W 2512 20% R38,R39,R40,

R41,R133,R134,R233,R234               

58-95102 8  EACH  

510 SMT 1W 2512 5% R6,R9,R36,

R37,R127,R136,R227,R236                 

60-00014 1  EACH  

TRANS MPSA14 DRLNGTN NPN T0-92 Q1

60-15032 2  EACH  

TRANS MJE15032 NPN T0-220     

Q107,Q207

60-15033 2  EACH  

TRANS MJE15033 PNP T0-220 Q108,Q208

60-21193-1 *STD 12  EACH TRNS BIPOLAR MJL21193-PREPPED 

Q109,Q110,Q111,Q112,Q113,

Q114,Q209,Q210,Q211,Q212, Q213,Q214

60-21194-1 *STD 12  EACH TRNS BIPOLAR MJL21194-PREPPED 

Q115,Q116,Q117,Q118,Q119,Q120,

Q215,Q216,Q217,Q218, Q219,Q220

60-31000 3  EACH  

BIPOLAR PWR TIP31C NPN 3A 100V

Q4,Q106,Q206

60-35041 2  EACH  

RECTIFIER BRIDGE 35AMP/400V PC

BR100,BR200

60-50200 4  EACH  

DIODE GEN REC 1N5402 3A 200V  

D107,D108,D207,D208

60-50253 2  EACH  

OPTO ISOLATOR VACTROL AXIAL   

OP100,OP200

60-75320 3  EACH  

LED RED DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00   

D2,D31,D181

60-75330 2  EACH  

LED GREEN DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00 

D32,D180

60-75340 1  EACH  

LED YELLOW DIFFUSED 3MM T-1.00

D3

60-78150 1  EACH  

REGULATOR VOLTAGE 15 +V 1 AMP 

VR1

60-79120 1  EACH  

REGULATOR VOLTAGE 12 -V 500mA 

Q7  

60-79150 1  EACH  

REGULATOR VOLTAGE 15 -V 1 AMP 

VR2 

61-04733  1  EACH  

DIODE ZENER 1N4733A 5.1V 1W   

Z1                                                

61-40030 1  EACH  

DIODE RECT GEN 1N4003 200V 1A 

D24                                               

62-00014 2  EACH  

MMBTA14 SOT-23 SMT  Q100,Q200                   

62-06001 7  EACH  

DIODE ULTRA FAST 600V 1A SMA  

D11,D12,D4,D5,D6,D7,D9

62-19140   24  EACH  

1N914 HI SPD SMT 250mW DIODE  

D1,D8,D10,D13,D14,D19,D20,

D21,D22,D23,D100,D104,D106,

D200,D204,D206,D15,D16,D25,

D26,D27,D28,D29,  D30                                     

62-20430 4  EACH  

NJM2043SMT(TESTED) DUAL HFREQ 

A1,A5,A100,A200                                  

62-29010 1  EACH  

NJM2901SMT SNGLE SUPPLY  A3                      

62-45650 3  EACH  

NJM4565 SMT DUAL HI FREQ   A6,A7,A2          

62-54001 5  EACH  

MMBT5401LT1 PNP SOT-23 SMT    

Q2,Q3,Q6,Q101,Q201                                

62-55500 5  EACH  

MMBT5550 NPN SOT-23           

Q5,Q102,Q202,Q8,Q9                                

70-05712 4  EACH  

RELAY SPDT 12A@120VAC/24V COIL

K100,K200,K1,K2                                   

70-22125 1  EACH  

FUSE MDA 25.00A SLOW 6.35X32MM

71-09251 2  EACH  

POT 9 D-P 25F B10K THREAD BSH 

P100,P200                                         

71-24450 2  EACH  

POT VERT TRIMMER 500ohm       

P101,P102                                         

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