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 Gato Audio DPA-4004 - 4 Channel Power Amplifier

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Safety first!

Mains plug and cable:

•  Insert the mains plug fully into the mains outlet socket

•  Do not use any mains cable other than the one provided with this amplifi er

•  Do not defeat the ground connection

•  Do not move the amplifi er around while it is connected to mains

•  Do not place heavy objects on the mains cable or place the cable near high-temperature objects

•  Do not use damaged mains plugs or socket outlets

Liquids:

Electricity and liquids are not a safe combination, therefore:

•  When cleaning the amplifi er, remove the mains plug

•  Do not handle the mains plug with wet hands

•  Do not spray any liquid directly onto the amplifi er

•  Do not place liquid containers above or near the amplifi er

•  Keep liquids away from the amplifi er

…And:

•  This is not a toy and should not be handled like one (by children OR adults)

•  Do not remove the covers of the amplifi er (for service see page 10)

•  Do not attempt to put foreign objects inside the amplifi er (for service see page 10)

•  Do not cover the amplifi er with cloth

•  Do not place the amplifi er on sloped or unstable surfaces

•  When the amplifi er will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug

•  Never connect or disconnect cables when the amplifi er is switched on

•  Do not short the amplifi er outputs

•  This unit is made for indoor temperature (15-25

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 C or 59-77 

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F). If it has been exposed to cold temperature, let it adjust itself to indoor 

temperature before use

•  Make sure that your amplifi er is able to breathe by securing a minimum safe distance around the heat sinks of 100 mm or 4 inches

• The 

amplifi er can get hot during use. Normal operating temperature is from room temperature to 50

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 C or 122

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DPA-4004

100 mm / 4”

100 mm / 4”

Summary of Contents for DPA-4004

Page 1: ...DPA 4004 4 Channel Power Amplifier User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 4 About the amplifier 5 Setting up your amplifier 6 Basic connection 6 Overview 6 How does it work 7 Power on 7 Standby 7 Channel read out 7 Display dimming 7 Protection warnings 7 Configuration 8 Single ended and bridge configuration 8 Gain setting 9 Make it last 10 If all else fails 10 Technical specifications 11 ...

Page 3: ...lso consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products events and technical updates We are also present on several social media like Facebook Twitter Instagram Google and LinkedIn All this and more on www gato audio com Our very best Gato Audio Package contents Please check that the following is included in the package 1 Gato Audio DPA 4004 power amplifier 1 ...

Page 4: ...away from the amplifier And This is not a toy and should not be handled like one by children OR adults Do not remove the covers of the amplifier for service see page 10 Do not attempt to put foreign objects inside the amplifier for service see page 10 Do not cover the amplifier with cloth Do not place the amplifier on sloped or unstable surfaces When the amplifier will not be used for a long time ...

Page 5: ...s and flexibility For multichannel systems it will serve as a slave for a surround processor perhaps in combination with a PRD 3 DIA 250 or DIA 400 enabling their Home Theater setting Class D Output Stage The DPA 4004 amplifier offers four state of the art Class D output stages with dedicated and optimized switch mode power supplies The multiple stage power amplifiers are built around proven techn...

Page 6: ...R or RCA for each channel Connecting both XLR and RCA inputs at the same time in the same channel may damage the amplifier or the connected equipment Overview Made in Denmark Link Mains DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Live N...

Page 7: ...e connected equipment in case of failure The DPA 4004 features two warning signals An H for HOT sign will be shown in the display due to temperature problems One or two dots will flash indicating which output section is failing If this happens turn off the amplifier mains switch and wait about 10 minutes for the heat sinks cool down before turning on the mains again If a lot of heat is generated w...

Page 8: ...d to 2 3 or 4 channel operation accommodating your specific system requirements The DPA 4004 offers in total four discrete output stages organized in two sections each containing two channels All sections can be configured as single ended or as bridged outputs Each section is configured by its own little switch on the back of the amplifier Move the switch towards if you want to set the section in ...

Page 9: ...ssistance of a technician For each channel there is a two way micro switch with these combinations The default state matches the voltage gain for the Gato Audio DIA 250 and DIA 400 integrated amplifiers Please note that when a section is bridged both micro switches for each channel must be set to the same value Gain micro switch placement on the PCB Ch1 Ch3 Ch2 Ch4 Gain adjustment 2 0 dB 0 0 dB de...

Page 10: ...Be careful never to use hot water or any type of concentrated detergent solvent thinner or any other volatile substance on the surfaces or you may cause permanent damage to the surface coating Keep the cabinet away from prolonged contact with rubber or PVC materials Do not expose the amplifier to direct sunlight or other heat sources If all else fails don t panic Every Gato Audio product comes wit...

Page 11: ...use Power consumption stdb idle max Dimensions WxHxD Weight 4x 400W 2x 1400W 1x 1400W 2x 400W 4x 800W we do not reccommend 4 Ω load in bridge mode 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB and 2 Hz 70 kHz 3 dB 0 01 at rated power 110 dB 20 kΩ RCA or 40 kΩ Balanced 26 dB Single Ended 4 16 Ω Bridged 8 16 Ω 2 pairs gold plated XLR Neutrik 2 pairs of gold plated RCA stereo 4 pairs of gold plated safety banana 1 mini jack 1...

Page 12: ...Gato Audio Marielundvej 28 DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Phone 45 4095 2205 www gato audio com hello gato audio com 510014 GA DPA 4004 MAN 1 0 1502 ...

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