E45
OWNER’S
MANUAL
(BG version)
MC
2
AUDIO Ltd.,
Units 6-8, Kingsgate,
Heathpark Industrial Estate,
HONITON,
Devon EX14 1YG
England
Tel: ++(0)1404.44633 Fax: ++(0)1404.44660
www.mc2-audio.co.uk
Page 1: ...5 E45 OWNER S MANUAL BG version BG version BG version BG version MC 2 AUDIO Ltd Units 6 8 Kingsgate Heathpark Industrial Estate HONITON Devon EX14 1YG England Tel 0 1404 44633 Fax 0 1404 44660 www mc2 audio co uk ...
Page 2: ...cal 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 9 CONNECTIONS Inputs 10 Outputs 10 Bridged Operation 11 OPERATION Switching on 11 Level controls 11 Bar signal indicators 11 3dB indicator 11 Limiters 11 PRC indicators 11 Temperature control 12 Fault indicator 12 Bridged LED 12 MAINTENANCE 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 13 APPENDIX Table of PRC settings 14 ...
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Page 4: ...our local power supply requirements but before connecting the unit to the supply ensure that the voltage printed on the rear panel is correct Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit Damage caused by connecting to improper AC voltage is not covered by the warranty SAFETY WARNING Where a MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device...
Page 5: ... particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance ALWAYS OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE AC GROUND WIRE CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GROUND Precautions should be taken so that the means of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated DO NOT REMOVE THE LID Removing the lid will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages There are no user serviceable pa...
Page 6: ...ced on the equipment 16 To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power cord from the mains circuit breaker 17 Where the amplifier is mounted in a rack and permanently connected to the mains then the rack should be installed with a readily accessible connector or an ALL POLE circuit breaker with 3mm breaking distances 18 This unit is fitted with a 3 wire power cord F...
Page 7: ...t débrancher cet équipement de la conduite principale de courant alternatif débranchez la corde de pouvoir du disjoncteur de conduite principale 17 Où l amplificateur est monté dans un égouttoir et en permanence raccordé à la conduite principale alors l égouttoir devrait être installé avec un connecteur sans hésiter accessible ou TOUT le disjoncteur de PÔLE avec 3 millimètres cassant des distances...
Page 8: ...t away from other equipment which is sensitive to magnetic fields Also this amplifier may suffer a substantial reduction in performance if it is subjected to or mounted close to equipment which radiates high RF fields When mounting the amplifier in a rack or enclosure ensure that 1 The rear of the unit is adequately supported The brackets which are supplied fit standard 19 inch 483mm rack mounting...
Page 9: ... rear panel 2 per channel Each channel has an LED indicator GREEN active when either PRC switch is selected A full table of PRC settings and the resulting outputs are given in the Appendix The possible settings are 2dB 4dB 6dB This relates to the maximum output of the amplifier See the chart in the Appendix section at the end of this manual In bridged mode the Channel A PRC circuit operates over b...
Page 10: ...sis mains earth If ground loops mains hum are encountered remove the screen connection from the other end of the cable and leave it open circuit If problems persist consult your dealer supplier DO NOT TAMPER WITH OR ALTER ANY GROUND EARTH CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE AMPLIFIER For BRIDGED OPERATION input should be made to channel A only and the rear panel switch set for bridged mode OUTPUTS Channel A an...
Page 11: ...ise Assuming no faults are detected after a few seconds only the POWER LED and SIGNAL indicators if signal is applied will illuminate PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Level controls These are analogue controls allowing precise level settings Note that in BRIDGED mode only channel A control is active Signal Indicators 3 Green LEDs These are active from a minimum output level of approximately 10 Watts ...
Page 12: ...lts will reset once the unit has cooled sufficiently Output short circuits will require manual reset after clearing the fault Bridged LED green This indicates the position of the switch on the rear panel and is illuminated when bridged mode is selected with the switch pressed in Maintenance CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only Ensure that Electrical power to...
Page 13: ...4 4 9 2 5 1 5 2 7 1 5 1 4 Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz dB 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 3 Power Consumption Nominal 240v 4 ohms Amps 5 6 4 5 3 2 1 7 2 7 Power Consumption Nominal 120v 4 ohms Amps 11 2 9 6 4 2 14 5 4 Dimensions mm Amplifier H x W x D 88 x 482 x 428 Boxed shipping UK H x W x D 230 x 580 x 560 Boxed shipping all except UK H x W x D 250 x 610 x 600 Weight Kgs Amplifier 11 78 11 42...
Page 14: ...ication if it is installed and operated as described in this manual APPENDIX Table of PRC settings and average relative output E45 E45 E45 E45 Output Per Channel Watts Bridged Mode Watts Max Power into 4ohm 2250 6400 2dBu PRC Setting 1400 4000 4dBu PRC Setting 900 2500 6dBu PRC Setting 560 1600 Max Power into 8ohm 1200 4400 2dBu PRC Setting 800 2800 4dBu PRC Setting 525 1800 6dBu PRC Setting 350 1...
