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MAX 1000
English
GETTING STARTED
The following steps will help you set up your amplifier,
and get the levels just right.
1.
Ensure that you turn the amplifier’s power switch
is off and that the AC power connector is discon-
nected.
2.
Turn down both level controls.
3.
Decide which operating mode is best for your
purposes: Stereo, Parallel or Bridge.
Stereo mode
is the most common operation mode
of amplifiers, where input channel 1 is sent directly
through to output channel 1. Similarly, input channel
2 is sent directly through to output channel 2.
In
Parallel Mode
, users are able to utilize a mono
signal from input channel 1 and send the signal
through both output channels 1 and 2. These outputs
are controlled with their own individual level controls.
Bridge Mode
takes the signals from input channel
1 and sends it through a single output. The output
power of the both channels is combined when in
bridge mode. The signal is output through either out-
put channel 1’s speakon connection, or through the
binding post connections on channels 1 (+) and 2 (-).
4.
Set the Stereo / Parallel / Bridge switch according
to your selection.
5.
Make connections from your mixer main output
to your MAX amplifier’s inputs using balanced
XLR cables. Remember that when using Parallel
mode, you need only connect a signal source to
input channel 1.
Balanced XLR inputs are wired as follows:
Pin 1 = Ground; Pin 2 = Hot (+); Pin 3 = Cold (–)
6.
Connect speaker cables to the speakon or bind-
ing post speaker outputs.
When in Parallel and Stereo mode, the binding post
connectors are wired as follows:
red = hot (+ speaker terminal)
black = cold (– speaker terminal)
When in Parallel or Stereo mode, the Speakon con-
nectors are wired as follows:
1+ = hot (+ speaker terminal)
1– = cold (– speaker terminal)
When in Bridge mode, the binding post connectors
are wired as follows:
Channel 1 red post = hot (+ speaker terminal)
Channel 2 red post = cold (– speaker terminal)
Do not use the black terminals.
When in Bridge mode, the Speakon connectors are
wired as follows:
1+ = hot (+ speaker terminal)
2+ = cold (– speaker terminal)
NOTE: When in Bridge mode, ensure that only the channel 1
Speakon connector is used.
7.
Plug all of your system’s various components into
suitable AC power outlets, making sure that they
are grounded and able to deliver the appropriate
amount of current.
8.
Ensure that your signal source is powered up
and delivering a signal to the MAX amp.
9.
Turn the MAX’s power switch on. You should be
greeted by an illuminated POWER LED.
10.
Turn up both of the MAX’s level controls slowly.
The SIGNAL light should come on if any signal is
present. The more you turn the level control up,
the louder the music should get. If the CLIP LED
comes on, turn down either the corresponding
level control or your signal source until the CLIP
LED lights up only occasionally, or just below the
point where it may flash.
