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E-400, E-800,

E-1200, E-1500

Power Amplifier

User Manual

Summary of Contents for E-1500

Page 1: ...E 400 E 800 E 1200 E 1500 Power Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 Internet www thomann de 27 03 2023 ID 173888 173889 460282 460283 V4...

Page 3: ...s and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 9 3 Features 12 4 Installation and starting up 13 5 Connections and operating elements 17 6 Technical specifications 25 7 Plug and connection assignment 31 8...

Page 4: ...4 E 400 E 800 E 1200 E 1500 Power Amplifier...

Page 5: ...e to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We...

Page 6: ...ion to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please con...

Page 7: ...bol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible...

Page 8: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning danger zone General information 8 E 400 E 800 E 1200 E 1500 Power Amplifier...

Page 9: ...ervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety Safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babi...

Page 10: ...the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device t...

Page 11: ...t can interfere with the function of poorly shielded devices The strongest magnetic fields are directly above and below the power amplifier Therefore never place sensitive devices such as pre amplifie...

Page 12: ...1050 W 4 2 640 W 8 item no 460283 n Inputs XLR phone jack balanced and RCA only for item no 173888 n Outputs Speaker Twist and terminal clamps for speakers n Protection circuits DC short circuit over...

Page 13: ...t or storage respectively Create all connections while the device is off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards...

Page 14: ...wer amplifier Therefore never place sensitive devices such as pre amplifiers radio transmission systems or tape decks directly above or below the power amplifier When installing the power amplifier in...

Page 15: ...hannels are internally connected in such a way that twice the output power is available Only the input signal from channel A is amplified and loudspeakers are connected only to the correspondingly mar...

Page 16: ...their impedance doubles if they are connected in a series their impedance halves if they are connected in parallel For detailed information related to this topic please refer to our Online Guide PA Sp...

Page 17: ...operating elements 1 POWER Mains switch Turns the device on and off 2 LED panel SIG Indicates the presence of an input signal Front panel Connections and operating elements E 400 E 800 E 1200 E 1500 1...

Page 18: ...ature of the amplifier blocks has reached 85 C n One or more protection circuits have been triggered or the device is faulty POWER Lights up green when the device is turned on In standby mode the LED...

Page 19: ...off switch for standby function If the standby function is enabled the device automati cally switches to standby mode after fifteen minutes without any input signal Rear panel E 400 Connections and o...

Page 20: ...he earth pin of the device and the signal ground of the device 10 LIMITER Limits the output level so that the maximum distortion is 5 11 Selector switch for operating mode n PAR Parallel mode n STE St...

Page 21: ...Power cord 16 ON OFF STANDBY On off switch for standby function If the standby function is enabled the device automati cally switches to standby mode after fifteen minutes without any input signal Re...

Page 22: ...22 INPUT Input channel B A n XLR chassis socket n inch 6 35 mm jack balanced or unbalanced 21 GROUND LIFT Ground lift switch If hum is caused by a ground loop you can use this switch to disconnect th...

Page 23: ...8 29 OUTPUT Output channel B A n Speaker Twist chassis connector for speaker output 1 2 positive 1 2 negative n Screw terminals Rear panel E 1200 E 1500 Connections and operating elements E 400 E 800...

Page 24: ...n XLR chassis socket male n XLR chassis socket female 31 Selector switch for operating mode n PAR Parallel mode n STR Stereo mode n BRI Bridged mode Connections and operating elements 24 E 400 E 800...

Page 25: ...k balanced 20 k balanced 10 k unbalanced 10 k unbalanced Output connections 2 Speaker Twist panel connector 2 Speaker Twist panel connector 4 terminal clamp 4 terminal clamp Output power 8 stereo 2 12...

Page 26: ...0 Sensitivity 0 775 V 26 dB 1 4 V 0 775 V 26 dB 1 4 V Gain 34 dB 0 77 V 28 dB 1 4 V 36 dB 0 77 V 31 dB 1 4 V Attack time 20 ms 20 ms Power consumption Typical current draw depending on the output powe...

Page 27: ...0 A 250 V slow blow DC 5 mm 20 mm 15 A 250 V slow blow AC RFMB 103 11D3N B A 88 Series 10 A 250 V Dimensions W H D 482 mm 88 mm 317 mm 482 mm 88 mm 375 mm Weight 8 6 kg 12 8 kg Ambient conditions Temp...

Page 28: ...el connector 2 Speaker Twist panel connector 4 terminal clamp 4 terminal clamp Output power 8 stereo 2 800 W RMS 8 stereo 2 950 W RMS 4 stereo 2 1200 W RMS 4 stereo 2 1430 W RMS 8 bridged stereo 1 240...

Page 29: ...tput power level RMS value ARMS All values based on a 230 V mains voltage and a 1 kHz input signal at 0 dB sine 2 880 W 4 2 1050 W 4 2 540 W 8 2 640 W 8 Inrush current 12 A 4 ms 12 A 4 ms Supply volta...

Page 30: ...15 3 kg 16 0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing 2 stable No DSP crossover No Convection cooling No Further information Technical specifications 30...

Page 31: ...d shielding while the signal is trans mitted through the core Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference especially at low levels such as microphone signals and when using...

Page 32: ...Signal out of phase 3 Ground 1 Signal left 2 Signal right 3 Ground 1 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced 1 4 TRS phone plug mono bal anced 1 4 TRS phone plug stereo unbalanced Plug and connection assignme...

Page 33: ...in phase 3 Signal out of phase 4 Shielding on plug housing option 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal 3 Bridged to pin 1 XLR plug balanced XLR plug unbalanced Plug and connection assignment E 400 E 800 E 120...

Page 34: ...al 2 in phase 2 Signal 2 out of phase Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding Speaker Twist chassis connector RCA connection Plug and connection assign...

Page 35: ...on a reg ular basis Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect mains operated devices from the mains Only use pH neutral solvent free and non abrasive cleaning agents Clean the unit with a s...

Page 36: ...rkings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste...

Page 37: ...Notes E 400 E 800 E 1200 E 1500 37 Power Amplifier...

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