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Offering top power, superior performance and full professional operating features in a roadworthy compact chassis, the XA Series are
perfect for even the most demanding sound reinforcement installation and touring applications.

The operating instruction in this manual are for the XA-900 and XA-1100 power amplifiers. The operation and functions of these units
are the same, except as noted.

FEATURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations on your choice of stereo power amplifiers — you have purchased one of the finest stereo amplifiers on the market to-
day. This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians. You will find that your new
NADY AUDIO XA-900/1100 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other amplifiers in its price range.  Please read
this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit.

Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in stereo power amplifiers.

• Full operating features: detent volume controls; parallel bal-

anced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs; stereo (dual channel), parallel-
input, or bridged mono operating modes with selector switch;
binding post (banana plug) outputs; ground lift switch

• Full safety/reliability features: 2 dual speed fans for cooling; soft-

start turn on, noise-free on-off; built-in DC offset; independent
DC and thermal overload protection on each channel; short cir-
cuit and speaker protection; DC servo operation; built-in digital
current limiter

• Power ON, Clip, Signal, and Protect LED indicators for each

channel

• Roadworthy, rugged double rack space (2U) housing
• ~115(60Hz)/~230V(50Hz) AC select switch and IEC power cord

connector with built-in fuse

• XA-900 - 2 x 300W @ 4

, 2 x 400W @ 2

                 Bridged mono: 675W @ 4

• XA-1100 - 2 x 475W @ 4

,  2 x 730W @ 2

                   Bridged mono: 1100W @ 4

FEATURES ................................................................................. 3

WARNING ................................................................................... 4

FRONT & REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ................................ 5

INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 6

CONNECTIONS .......................................................................... 7

BLOCK DIAGRAM ..................................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 10

Summary of Contents for SPA 850

Page 1: ...XA SERIES A M P L I F I E R S STEREOPOWERAMPLIFIERS OWNER S MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...ll find that your new NADY AUDIO XA 900 1100 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other amplifiers in its price range Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your...

Page 4: ...n the ears you should consult an audiologist 5 The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained 6 The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat v...

Page 5: ...ROTECT LED INDICATORS These LEDs illuminate if the power amplifier s output connection is shorted or the load impedance is too low When either of these LEDs is lit up turn OFF the power and check the...

Page 6: ...signal to the input jack of the other amplifier The 1 4 TRS phone jacks can also be used for unbalanced inputs For TRS phone plugs simply connect the unused side of the balanced input to ground For 1...

Page 7: ...The following instructions describe the most common ways to install your amplifier into a sound system 1 Turn off the amplifier power switch before making any connections 2 The XA Series amplifiers ma...

Page 8: ...can damage your amplifier Note Do not use the PARALLEL MONO switch when feeding the amp 2 separate signals Bridged Mono Mode To put the amplifier in bridged mono mode turn the amplifier off and slide...

Page 9: ...BLOCK DIAGRAM 9...

Page 10: ...imiter crowbar Front Power switch 40 dentent input level control for each channel Rear Parallel CONTROLS Mono Bridge selector ground lift switch AC voltage selector switch SIGNAL 2x green LED INDICATO...

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Page 12: ...l at service nady com International For service please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YO...

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