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Model PA635X 

 

© 2001 Xantech Corporation 

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They flash Amber 5 times during power up, then turn steady Green when Power On Mute releases.  This 
action occurs whether the unit is powered ON by the POWER switch (item # 3) or by a DC voltage applied to 
the REMOTE MASTER ON/OFF CONTROL terminals (item #10).  Be sure the rear panel master AC LINE 
ON/OFF Switch, item #13, is set to the ON (I) position for the above to occur. 

 

5. Line 

Inputs

.   These RCA-type jacks are the audio inputs for each of the amplifier pairs. Connect them to the 

OUTPUT jacks of the driving preamp with good quality RCA-type patch cables.  Note that the inputs are marked 
LEFT-1-RIGHT, LEFT-2-RIGHT, etc., signifying the stereo channel pairs.  Both the LEFT and RIGHT jacks are 
also active when the MODE switch (item #7) is set to the MONO or BRIDGED mode. 

 

6. Input 

LEVEL Control

.  This screwdriver adjustable control (for each stereo or bridged pair) allows the input level 

for full rated power output to be adjusted over a range of 0.2 volts to 3 volts (24.3 dB).  Normally you would adjust 
the driving preamp to max. volume, then set this control to the maximum volume that the client desires for a given 
zone or room.  This prevents the system from being driven to potentially destructive power levels. 

 

7. MODE 

Switch

. Switches the amplifier pair between 

STEREO

MONO

 and 

BRIDGED

 modes.  

  
 a) 

In 

STEREO

 mode, the two amplifiers operate independently of each other for 35 Watts of output each, except 

IR control of Volume, Max-V, Mute, Standby OFF/ON and Balance functions is common to both.  

  
 b) 

In 

MONO

 mode, left and right input signals are summed internally for Mono output from each of the two 

amplifiers.  Also, either the Left or Right (item #5) input may be used if the source is already a Mono signal.  

 
 c) 

In 

BRIDGED

 mode, the two amplifiers are bridged for a single channel of high power output (150 Watts @ 8 

Ohms).  Either the Left or Right input (item #5) may be used to drive the resultant single channel amplifier. 

 
 

CAUTION

: Be sure to have the POWER turned OFF when changing the position of this switch and when making 

the corresponding speaker connection changes (see also item #9, following).  

 

8. FUSE

.  When required, replace only with a fuse of the same type and rating:  

 

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120 V Version: 6.25 AMP 250 VAC, SLOW BLOW.  

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240 V Version: 3.15 A Time-Lag 250 VAC.   

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Replacement with a fuse of higher rating will not protect the amplifier and will void the warranty.  

 

9. SPEAKER 

Terminals

.  These plug-in 4-terminal screw type connectors permit speaker wire sizes up to 12 

gauge. When making connections for the STEREO mode, be sure to observe the "+” and "–" polarity markings, 
just under the LEFT & RIGHT markings, for each wire pair going to the speakers. 

 
 

CAUTION:  When making connections for the BRIDGED mode, remember, only one speaker is being attached 
per amplifier pair.   Be sure to observe the outer "+” and "–" polarity markings on each side of the word 
"BRIDGED" on the panel above the 4-terminal connector when connecting the 2-conductor wire to the speaker. 

 

10. REMOTE MASTER ON/OFF CONTROL

. This 2-terminal connector allows the entire PA635X to be powered ON 

and OFF by a control voltage ranging between 5 and 30 Volts DC (16mA @ 12 V).  Be sure to observe the 
marked polarity.  For instance, the 12 volt common CO (Control Output) of the Xantech ZPR68 preamp will power 
the PA635X ON and OFF automatically with the first zone ON and last zone OFF commands. The DC Voltage 
must be applied continuously to retain the ON condition and drop to less than 0.5 Volt to switch to the OFF 
condition. 

 
 

NOTE: The front panel POWER switch (item #3) must be left in the Manual OFF (Out) position and the 
Master AC Line Switch (item #13) set to ON (I) to permit the REMOTE MASTER ON/OFF CONTROL to 
operate.  See also CAUTION notes, Fig. 9. 

 
 NOTE: 

When powering up multiple PA635X’s, a delay of two (2) or more seconds should be incorporated 

between “power on” using multiple Xantech AC2’s. 

Summary of Contents for PA635X

Page 1: ...TION 2 PA635X PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 3 INSTALLATION Physical Location and Mounting 5 CONNECTING THE PA635X 6 Stereo Mode Connections 6 Speaker Phasing 7 Bridged Mode Connections 8 Connecting t...

Page 2: ...aximum This would act as a volume limiter for any particular zone i e to prevent the kids from over driving wall speakers etc 1 2 3 PA635X SIX CHANNEL AMPLIFIER POWER FIGURE 1 THE MODEL 635X 6 5 4 3 O...

Page 3: ...TS THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFEREN...

Page 4: ...output 150 Watts 8 Ohms Either the Left or Right input item 5 may be used to drive the resultant single channel amplifier CAUTION Be sure to have the POWER turned OFF when changing the position of th...

Page 5: ...all etc 2 inch spacing minimum PA635X To maximize air flow route single large opening in lower shelf Keep perforations on top cover free of obstructions for max cooling effect Keep perforations on bot...

Page 6: ...19 rack use the rack panel cup washers and screws supplied NOTE You should consider some sort of rear support for rack mounted units when used in mobile applications or when located in seismically act...

Page 7: ...re are no free strands that could cause shorting Speaker Phasing To obtain stable imaging and full bass response it is imperative that stereo speakers be connected in phase with each other You can ver...

Page 8: ...ctor as shown on the panel for BRIDGED connections NOTE Only one speaker is connected per amplifier pair in the BRIDGED mode CAUTION When operating in the BRIDGED mode particularly when bench testing...

Page 9: ...CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION MODEL PA635X LD Player DVD...

Page 10: ...switch is incorrectly set to BRIDGED position Set to STEREO position See Fig 6 Sound cuts in and out every 3 to 5 seconds Speaker load impedance is less than 4 Ohms for Stereo mode or less than 8 Ohm...

Page 11: ...t 1 Watt 3dB 12 Hz to 55 kHz Input Sensitivity at rated power stereo mode input gain IR controlled setting Max 0 5 V Default 1 0 V Minimum Off Input Impedance Local Inputs 22 kOhms Common Audio Buss I...

Page 12: ...Page 12 Model PA635X 2001 Xantech Corporation Part No 08901240 Rev A 01 02 2002...

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