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made in britain, heard worldwide

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

A

B

POWER

on

CHANNEL LEVELS

ON

PROTECT

BRIDGE

MONO

GT

 

800FX

POWER AMPLIFIER

MATRIX

gt series amplifiers

user manual

 

models covered:

gt

800fx

, gt

1000fx 

(1u & 2u)

gt

1600fx

G

T

10

0

0

FX

 

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

A

B

POWER

on

CHANNEL LEVELS

ON

PROTECT

BRIDGE

MONO

G

T

16

0

0

FX

 

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

A

B

POWER

on

CHANNEL LEVELS

ON

PROTECT

BRIDGE

MONO

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

A

B

POWER

on

CHANNEL LEVELS

GT1000FX

POWER AMPLIFIER

MATRIX

ON

PROTECT

BRIDGE

MONO

Summary of Contents for GT1000fX

Page 1: ...ER AMPLIFIER MATRIX gt series amplifiers user manual models covered gt800fx gt1000fx 1u 2u gt1600fx GT1 000FX SIGNAL SIGNAL A B POWER on CHANNEL LEVELS O N P R O T E C T B R ID G E M O N O GT1 600FX S...

Page 2: ...ad the notices regarding correct wiring of output connectors as this impacts the operation of the amplifier For warranty service please retain your receipt and all packaging that comes with the amplif...

Page 3: ...ons and that extreme wind rain heat will not find its way to the equipment When taking any equipment from a cold environment unheated storage vehicles etc into a warm one allow the equipment time to b...

Page 4: ...ages is still possible via the Gain controls c Bridged Mono Mode Indicator This indicator shows if Bridged mode is selected on the rear panel It is most important that this indicator is not illuminate...

Page 5: ...o approximately 12 5 of the amps available power at the load it is connected to The table below gives the ratings at 9db for typical impedances connected 4 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 16 Ohms 8 Ohms Bridged 16 Ohms...

Page 6: ...eakon plugs turn clockwise until you hear it click This ensures correct connection has been made To remove pull back the levered tab and turn anti clockwise Ready made sensibly priced quality intercon...

Page 7: ...ver use standard 1 4 instrument leads for connection between amplifier and loudspeaker choose a quality speaker lead for this specific task for safe operation and optimal performance 8 Output Mode Sel...

Page 8: ...nsert so the mechanism is closed line up the foot with the chassis hole and push into place 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 9 Power Connection Mains power is supplied to the amplifier by a standard 10 Amp IEC mains soc...

Page 9: ...with a good quality speaker cable Never use a screened shielded guitar cable for this as you may damage the cable and the amplifier The GT series amps will accept various standard impedance cabinets a...

Page 10: ...o low Important Notice regarding connection to multiple input and switchable input cabinets Care must be taken when connecting the amp to any cabinet that has more than one jack plug or socket or feat...

Page 11: ...Amp Matrix mode switch set to Stereo Matrix Output A to Mono Input of Cab SIGNAL SIGNAL A B POWER on CHANNEL LEVELS GT FX POWER AMPLIFIER MATRIX ON PR OT EC T BR IDG E MO NO Main Mono L Out to Input...

Page 12: ...B from Matrix to Wet Cabs effected signal NOTE The above system can also be adapted to run the Matrix as a slave amp Take care that the Matrix amp receives only a line level signal and not a signal di...

Page 13: ...Bridged Mode Bridged Mode High Powered Mono 8 Ohms Minimum Ensure cabinet is a minimum of 8 ohms or over 8 or 16 for instance or the amp will go into protect mode Bridged mode delivers much more powe...

Page 14: ...ohms giving a combined impedance of 5 3 ohms total R total R1xR2 R1 R2 so in this case 8 x 16 128 8 16 24 5 3 Two 16 ohm cabs giving a combined impedance of 8 ohms Note Depending on your modelling sys...

Page 15: ...nnect amplifier from all equipment mains supply as lethal voltages are present inside Next remove the screws on the lid shown below with a suitable cross head screwdriver the lid should now simply lif...

Page 16: ...ring connection or disconnection This can be a benefit when working with sound equipment that is in operation The chassis receptacles are airtight so do not provide an air leak path from speaker enclo...

Page 17: ...lace if blown same type of fuse specified installed must be used do not change If fuse re blows refer to service personnel Check voltage selector of amp is in correct position for required voltage If...

Page 18: ...damage to the amplifier or connected speakers Check cabinet impedance is not less than 4 ohms per channel or less then 8 ohms in bridged mode If both channel outputs are connected check cabinet is in...

Page 19: ...rom a defect in material or workmanship and was not damaged due to use other than its intended use 3 the product was not used under abnormal excessive or unusual operating conditions or suffered abuse...

Page 20: ...osted on our social media https www facebook com MatrixAmplification We re also around to offer any help or advice as best we can if you run into any problems or have a question no matter how trivial...

Page 21: ...mping Factor ref 8R 100Hz Cooling Fan Arrangement Temperature controlled dual speed fans Input Level Sensitivity Dimensions mm Weight GT800 GT1000 1U 2U GT1600 2 125 250 400 400 800 230V 15 110V 15 4A...

Page 22: ...ances Induced by Radio Frequency Fields Criteria A Voltage Dips Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Enterta...

Page 23: ...22 NOTES...

Page 24: ...n com Matrix Amplification Unit 1b Techways Wonastow Road Industrial Estate Monmouth Wales NP25 5JA Matrix Amplification inc 1376 Walter Street Unit 3 Ventura California 93003 United States of America...

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