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Transport and storage

Secure and smart handling of our products helps you to keep the value of your device. In addition to this you
benefit for a longer time from the quality of your product.
For this reason, we ask you to note the following information in relation to above mentioned content point:
It is essential to install the device in a

ideally shock-absorbing

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-Flightcase, to protect the device from

transport- and handling damage. Please note that these flight cases are not the proper housing for shipping with
parcel services. Please ensure that there is sufficient air ventilation when installed. Make sure to handle the device
as gently as possible during transport. We recommend to transport the unit in a horizontal position as shown on
the cover (page 1). Always store the device at a minimum temperatrure of 05° Celsius with low humidity and
without large temperature fluctuations. Avoid to expose the device to permanent direct sunlight.

Guarantee terms and conditions

PL-AUDIO gives its customers a manufacturer's guarantee of 5 years on the PowerPac 4003 DSP product. This
guarantee is retained even if the product is resold within the EU and Switzerland. The guarantee period begins with
the purchase from an authorized sales or distribution partner or directly ex works. Please keep the original invoice.
This must be submitted for the submission and acceptance of any warranty claims. This manual is an essential part
of the product. Devices without a serial number (illegible or removed serial numbers) cannot be accepted under
any guarantee.

PL-AUDIO disclaims liability for transport damage, rough handling and / or incorrect use, external manipulation on
and inside the housing, unauthorized repair attempts, faulty mains voltage or mains connection, operation of the
amplifier below the minimum ohmic value specified in the operating instructions, effects of moisture, massive
contamination from dust, incorrect operation of emergency power systems (power generators, UPS systems, ...)
and faulty feeds into the device. Furthermore, PL-AUDIO does not recognize any warranty or guarantee claims for
any direct or indirect damage caused by installation, configuration, manipulation or storage of the specified
software and its components.

Devices which are covered under the guarantee conditions must be sent back to PL-AUDIO after prior notification.
Please send the devices in sufficient outer packaging (ideally in the original packaging) to the PL-AUDIO production
site. You can find this on the website www.pl-audio.de. Please note that any service manipulation can lead to data
errors or complete data loss on the device sent in. Data errors and / or data loss are not covered by warranty or
guarantee. You should therefore save your presets several times on different storage media in the course of the
configuration in your own interest.

In the event of any claim, no guarantee or subsidiary liability is assumed for upstream / downstream products.

Individual goodwill decisions on the part of PL-AUDIO are always related to the respective individual case and in no
case represent an acknowledgment of any defects. In a recognized warranty case, PL-AUDIO decides on repair or
replacement at its own discretion.

Product short description

The PowerPac, low weight and top performance
The PowerPac 4003 DSP product is a digital 3-channel amplifier with integrated DSP G-2.3 controller. The PowerPac
4003 DSP is ideal as a base for a multitude of applications from solo entertainers to small PA-solutions, fixed
installations up to medium-sized PA-systems. Using several PowerPac 4003 DSPs, these can be customized very
easily to multiple system solutions. The power of 2.5kW on the bass-channel and 2 x 0.8kW on the Fullrange-
channels offers versatile configuration possibilities which offers highest flexibility to your rental equipment as well
as to any personalized PA-system. Easy programming and operation plus small mechanic dimensions are an
additional benefit which makes the PowerPac 4003 DSP a very interesting solution for almost any requirement.

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USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP

© PL-Audio GmbH & Co.KG | Siegener Straße 6 | 57482 Wenden | www.pl-audio.de  Version: October 2021  V 1.0 

Summary of Contents for PowerPac 4003 DSP

Page 1: ...3 Channel Amplifier with DSP Handmade in Germany massive Power 1 x 2 500W 2 x 800W at 4Ohm free programmable DSP with 80 Memorypresets audiophile presence light weight PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener St...

Page 2: ...r generator XLR and speaker connection 13 USB and network communication 15 Installation 16 Limiter table 17 DSP control via Display Encoder wheel 18 Loading and editing of presets on the device Routin...

Page 3: ...g water high humidity heat and direct sunlight Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as drinking water glasses on the product The heat generated by the amlipier modules must be dissipated...

Page 4: ...and faulty feeds into the device Furthermore PL AUDIO does not recognize any warranty or guarantee claims for any direct or indirect damage caused by installation configuration manipulation or storag...

Page 5: ...etric EQ s Limiter and Noisegate Function Short Delay and long delay Phase Firmware Upgrade over interface APP in in preparation Product detailed description As described above the PowerPac 4003 DSP i...

Page 6: ...ncy range USB Ethernet Input Delay Output Delay 10MBit with DHCP Server Auto Manual IP Adress 800 ms 274m Input 1 2 5 ms 1 715m Output 1 2 3 USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP 6 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegene...

Page 7: ...speaker outputs DC Protection on the speaker outputs High frequency protection on the outputs 30kHz 2Sek Temperature observation with output power reduction by overheating Measurements Width 482mm 19...

Page 8: ...loaded preset Encoder selector turn Select push confirmation execute L ftungsschlitze 8 XLR Out symmetric signal pass through 9 XLR Input symmetric 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ethernet connector for netwo...

Page 9: ...n 4 are now shared between both subwoofers and each speaker receives 1250W into 8 see application 2 Calculation example 1250W 8 1250W 8 2500W 4 For all stereo applications the LINE signals from the mi...

Page 10: ...n cable 2 3 2 Bi Amp operation Application 3 4 2 PA System 2 x PowerPac 4003 DSP 4 x Subwoofer passive 8 eg PL Audio B18Sub 2 x Fullrange Tops 8 without built in X Over eg PL Audio TS 42 61 62 LA206 2...

Page 11: ...Now switch on the bridge mode in the PC software In the menue click Hardware Select Configure Output Mode Outputs 2 and 3 Bridge Mono Click on In the bridge mono operating mode all buttons of the Out...

Page 12: ...tches the power pack to the correct voltage range 115V AC or 230V AC If a three phase current generator is used at events on which the device is to be operated the correct mains voltage must be checke...

Page 13: ...of the PowerPac 4003 DSP non complete or incorrect settings can damage the connected loudspeakers due to overload The Speakon sockets 13 black on the back of the device page 9 are intended for the lo...

Page 14: ...2 mid while another amplifier channel drives the Tweeter s e g channel 3 high This Bi Amp system uses a 4 pole Speakon cable between Speakon connector 14 red and loudspeaker where pins 1 1 transmit t...

Page 15: ...use the Ethernet connection RJ 45 socket 2 2 Item 10 Netzwork Ethernet Interface With the network interface you can integrate the DSP controller into a local network to control and operate it remotel...

Page 16: ...start up process the loudspeaker outputs of the power amplifier are muted and are activated automatically as soon as the power amplifier is ready for operation This protective circuit prevents unplea...

Page 17: ...below shows the limiter settings for the majority of the loudspeakers from PL AUDIO USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP 17 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener Stra e 6 57482 Wenden www pl audio de Version October...

Page 18: ...in menue in an endless loop Encoder wheel turn to select parameters and navigate in the sub menue Encoder wheel pushing to confirm a setting or to jump to the next module EXIT button push once to jump...

Page 19: ...irm the appearing security query by turning the encoder wheel to the right until YES will appear in the display with capitalisation By pushing the encoder wheel again the selected preset will be loade...

Page 20: ...the input window opens in the software 4 2 Firmware update process In order to always have the latest firmware on the signal processor you should carry out a firmware update regularly The update can...

Page 21: ...4003 DSP Check the network or USB connection and restart the PL Audio software Now switch the PowerPac 4003 DSP back on The fan will now start up briefly If the display is dark and does not work the...

Page 22: ...3 1 DSP Functions internal wiring USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP 22 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener Stra e 6 57482 Wenden www pl audio de Version October 2021 V 1 0...

Page 23: ...23 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener Stra e 6 57482 Wenden www pl audio de Version October 2021 V 1 0 Note If in Input 1 or Input 2 the Link function is active the display shows IN 12 Both Inputs will the...

Page 24: ...3 2 Loading and editing Presets on the unit Routing USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP 24 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener Stra e 6 57482 Wenden www pl audio de Version October 2021 V 1 0...

Page 25: ...USER MANUAL PowerPac 4003 DSP 25 PL Audio GmbH Co KG Siegener Stra e 6 57482 Wenden www pl audio de Version October 2021 V 1 0...

Page 26: ...mbH Landstrasse 91 38644 Goslar disposed professionally and in a resource saving manner sent to the collection of recyclable materials We have therefore marked all devices affected by the ElektroG wit...

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