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Manual-3

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

 

INPUTS: 

These are balanced Euroblock connectors. Cable should include two wires with shield. Euroblocks accept up to

12 AWG wire. The shield may be attached to either chassis or signal ground. For unbalanced sources consult the included
RaneNote, “Sound System Interconnection.”

 

OUTPUTS:

 Connect the speaker(s) to each of the six Channels by means of the Euroblock connectors with 18 to 12 AWG

wire (See 

 for Bridged operation).

 

NORMAL/BRIDGED switch: 

With the switch in the

 out

 position and the red Bridged indicator 

on,

 the MA 6S is operating

in BRIDGED mode. The MA 6S utilizes the BRIDGE switch to make internal connections between each pair of Channels:
1&2, 3&4, and 5&6. Whenever a signal is connected to an odd numbered Channel (say Channel 1), the next even-numbered
Channel is driven 

inverted

 when the BRIDGE switch is activated. Connect Inputs to 

odd 

Amplifier Channels only (1,3,5),

and connect speakers to the “+” terminals of each Channel pair as shown on the MA 6S chassis silk-screen. When the
BRIDGE switch is inactive, the internal connection is defeated and both Channels operate independently.

 

AC line cord: 

Plug this into a 

grounded

 l20 VAC AC outlet  (or 230 VAC if the MA 6S is internally wired for 230 V

operation).

 

Line FUSE:

 For 120 volt operation, use only a 15 amp 250 volt

 Fast-blow 

(or Normal blow—

not Slow blow

) fuse, 1.25"

long, such as Buss ABC-15 or equivalent. For 230 volt operation use Buss AGC-8 or equivalent.

 

Fan filter: 

This washable filter may easily be removed for periodic cleaning by gently pulling on the black plastic housing

and then lifting it away–perform this feat with the fan 

off

, of course. Once the filter is removed, rinse it under hot tap water;

use dish soap to cut through particularly stubborn “tav sludge.” The MA 6S draws a tremendous amount of air to ensure
proper cooling and resultant long term reliability. Check and clean the filter as often as necessary, especially if the THER-
MAL overload indicator ever comes on.

    IMPORTANT: Keep this filter clean to ensure proper cooling and reliability of the MA 6S. Never remove the filter with the

unit plugged in.

Summary of Contents for MA 6S

Page 1: ...hort as possible See RaneNote 110 Sound System Interconnection for more information regarding this issue Speaker loads should be no less than four ohms per output If you are running multiple speakers per Channel in series or parallel check your impedances and consider the KTM 6 Transformer Kit as an option If you do use 100V 70 7V or 25V output transformers we recommend engaging the 80 Hz High Pas...

Page 2: ...elay to turn off until the amplifier has been turned off and the problem corrected Normal operation is the off status 햷 CLIP LIMIT indicators Light red whenever a Channel s Output cannot follow its Input The amplifier has turned down the Input level quickly and automatically avoiding audible distortion Normal operation is the off status 햸 CHANNEL LEVEL controls Determine the Input sensitivity of e...

Page 3: ... Channel pair as shown on the MA 6S chassis silk screen When the BRIDGE switch is inactive the internal connection is defeated and both Channels operate independently 햵 AC line cord Plug this into a grounded l20 VAC AC outlet or 230 VAC if the MA 6S is internally wired for 230 V operation 햶 Line FUSE For 120 volt operation use only a 15 amp 250 volt Fast blow or Normal blow not Slow blow fuse 1 25...

Page 4: ...Manual 4 MA 6S CONNECTIONS Direct Biamp and Bridged Wiring ...

Page 5: ...eries if they have an individual impedance of less than 16 ohms each WIRING NOTE Whenever connecting any device to the MA 6S Inputs be aware of signal grounding paths Connect the shield to MA 6S Chassis Ground for proper cable shielding Some installations may permit ground connection to Signal Ground on the Euroblock but the best ground is directly to the Chassis In addition since the AC 22 does n...

Page 6: ...s available to suit your present and growing needs The nice thing about the MA 6S is that you can re configure it instead of losing money on an obsolete used piece of gear you no longer need Basically you can start out with 6 Channels at 100 watts or three Channels at 300 watts When the time comes you can step up to six Channels at 300 watts by obtaining another MA 6S and keeping the original Upgr...

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