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2 3 0 - 240V      5 0 -60Hz

1 / 4 “

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      2       Pos         Tip

Pin 1       Scrn        Sleeve

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5.3

 

Link switch

The   L in k   s witch es   lo ca te d   o n  th e   r ea r   p an el  (b etw ee n  th e   fou r   XLR   in pu t  c on ne cto rs )  a re   for  ch an g in g th e 
o pe ra tin g  mo d es   o f  the   a mplifie r .  By   us in g  a   c omb in atio n   o f  the se   s w itch e s  an d  inp ut  /o utpu t  w ir ing   it is
p os sible   to  h av e  se v er al  op er ating   c o nfig ur a tion s .  (See   be lo w ,  se ction   5 .2) .

5.4

 

Operating modes

5.4.1

 

Stereo mode

For 2 x stereo, 2 x bi amp or 4 channel (quad)
use, all channels operate independently of each
other, and all the link switches are OUT. For a 2 x
stereo configuration the input designation is CH A
left input 1, CH B right input 1, CH C left input 2,
and CH D is right input 2. For 2 x bi amp CH A
input would be LF1, CH B input HF1, CH C input
LF2 and CH D input HF2.
   The attenuators on the front panel will control
the respective channels levels.

Never connect either output terminal to ground or in parallel

. The recommended minimum

impedance, for quad or tandem stereo operation, is 2 ohms per channel.

5.4.2

 

Notes for amplifier testing

NOTE: Channels B and D are always polarity reversed on the input, and polarity reversed back
on the output. On channels B and D outputs, the positive output voltage with respect to 0V

appears on pin -2 of the Speakon connector. Channel A and C outputs are connected with normal
polarity. By having channel A and B (and C and D) operating in opposite polarity, the energy storage in
the power supply is more efficient. This is significant for signals below 100 Hz (sub bass etc.) and
improves the power bandwidth. 

Be sure to use balanced inputs on all measurement equipment

(including oscilloscope probes) if you are bench testing.

Summary of Contents for MA200Q

Page 1: ...PLIFIER TESTING 7 5 4 3 TANDEM MODE 8 5 4 4 BRIDGE MONO MODE 8 5 4 5 BRIDGE MONO MODE FEATURES 8 6 INSTALLATION 9 6 1 MOUNTING 9 6 2 COOLING 9 6 3 OPERATING VOLTAGE 9 6 4 GROUNDING 10 6 5 POWER CONSUM...

Page 2: ...screws There are no user serviceable parts inside this amplifier Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 3 4 Important Safety Instructions Before using your amplifier please read the operating ins...

Page 3: ...h as Mains cable or plug is damaged Liquid has entered the amplifier An object has fallen into the amplifier The amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture The amplifier does not operate normally...

Page 4: ...ducts sold in the EC must be approved for immunity against electromagnetic fields high voltage flashes and radio interference Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 INTRO...

Page 5: ...ow full output signal 5 On indicator The four bottom green ON LED s indicate that the output circuits are receiving the correct rail voltage 6 Power switch Turns the mains power ON or OFF See page 9 a...

Page 6: ...on the rear of the amplifier indicates the selected AC mains operating voltage Connect the mains cable only to the AC source referred to on the label 5 REAR PANEL FEATURES 5 1 Gain The gain of the MA...

Page 7: ...2 and CH D is right input 2 For 2 x bi amp CH A input would be LF1 CH B input HF1 CH C input LF2 and CH D input HF2 The attenuators on the front panel will control the respective channels levels Neve...

Page 8: ...This is NOT a parallel output mode Never connect either output terminal to ground or in parallel You can use the remaining input connectors to parallel off Daisy chain signal to other amplifiers NOTE...

Page 9: ...amplifiers have front to rear cooling Never try to reverse the airflow as the amplifier needs a pressure chamber between the fans and heat sink and this only operates in one direction of the airflow...

Page 10: ...three ways to determine the power current consumption of the amplifier First the peak current draw at full power output Under this condition the amplifier will operate for less than 2 minutes before t...

Page 11: ...mains power consumption from the chart above is 720 watts The heat power produced is the difference between the power consumption and output power 720 267 453 watts total for the amplifier MA200Q HEA...

Page 12: ...nced inputs To connect an unbalanced source connect pin 3 ring on TRS jack to the shield of the connector If you leave one pin disconnected you will lose 6 dB s in level A better method of connecting...

Page 13: ...lity stranded cable Do not use shielded wire such as microphone or guitar cable Remember that the speaker cable reduces the power of the amplifier in two ways It increases the load impedance and intro...

Page 14: ...miter is engaged it has a short time constant and illuminates briefly When the clip limiter is not engaged it has an increased time constant and illuminates for a longer period The 40dB LED s illumina...

Page 15: ...n the heatsink temperature reaches 90 C 9 3 VHF protection If a signal of more than 12kHz at full power is detected which lasts for more than five seconds the VHF protection mutes the input signal Thi...

Page 16: ...loose termination Check also that the VHF protection is not activated If it is remove possible high frequency oscillations from the relevant input Fault The amplifier goes into thermal protection when...

Page 17: ...operation with faulty associated equipment exposure to inclement weather conditions and normal wear and tear Units on which the serial number has been removed or defaced will not be eligible for warr...

Page 18: ...rrent 10A 20A MAINS CURRENT DRAW 4 Ohms 230V version 115V version Quiescent current no load 0 6Arms 1 2Arms 1 8th Full power both channels driven 2 9Arms 6Arms 1 3rd Full power both channels driven 4...

Page 19: ...ntrols 4 x 31 Position detent Indicators Protect 4 x Yellow LED s Indicators Clip 4 x Red LED s Indicators Signal Present 4 x Green LED s Rear Panel Input Connectors 4 x Neutrik Combo 3 pin Phoenix Ou...

Page 20: ...Park High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL England Telephone 44 0 1494 535312 Facsimile 44 0 1494 438669 Web www martin audio com E mail info martin audio com The Martin Experience Please Click here t...

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