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3

Rear Panel

INPUT

SPEAKERS

CHANNEL B

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL B

CHANNEL A

G

G

(BRIDGE)
(PARALLEL)

BRIDGE

STEREO    PARALLEL

STEREO

BRIDGE

MAX. OUTPUT 450W/4

 (STEREO)

MAX. OUTPUT 900W/8

 (BRIDGE)

(STEREO)
4-8

/SP

(BRIDGE)
8-16

/SP

3

2

1

4

3

SPEAKERS terminals
For polarity in each mode, refer to the following dia-
gram.

• STEREO, PARALLEL mode

SPEAKERS

CHANNEL B

CHANNEL A

STEREO

BRIDGE

• BRIDGE mode

SPEAKERS

CHANNEL B

CHANNEL A

STEREO

BRIDGE

In BRIDGE mode, the (

-

) jacks of CHANNELS A and

B are not used.
The minimum impedance for the connected speaker
system is specified in “Speaker Impedance” on page 4.

4

GND terminals
This is the grounding screw terminal. If hum or noise
occurs, ground (earth) the unit via this jack, or try
connecting it to the chassis of the mixer or preamp, etc.

1

INPUT terminals (CHANNEL A, B)
Three types of balanced terminals for channels A and B
are provided.
Channel A input terminal is used in Bridge and Parallel
mode.

• XLR-3-31 type connector

They are wired pin 1–ground, pin 2–hot (

+

), and pin 3 cold

(

-

).

1

2

3

Cold

Ground

Hot

• Phone jack

They are wired tip–hot (

+

), ring–cold (

-

), and sleeve–

ground.

Ring

Sleeve

Tip

• Barrier strip

Hot (

+

), Cold (

-

) and Ground (G).

2

STEREO/BRIDGE/PARALLEL switch
This slide switch is used to set the amplifier operating
mode: STEREO, BRIDGE or PARALLEL.
For details on the functionality of each mode, refer to
“Modes” on page 4.

Summary of Contents for P4500

Page 1: ...POWER AMPLIFIER Owner s Manual Mode d emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucci nes TEMP PROTECTION POWER ON OFF A B CLIP SIGNAL dB 0 0 40 30 20 15 10 3 6 25 40 30 20 15 10 3 6 25 EEEngine M...

Page 2: ...muting and the DC detection circuit The TEMP indicator warns of heat sink overheating Variable speed low noise fan s ensures high reliability even under demanding conditions This owner s manual covers...

Page 3: ...th the internal circuitry will void the warranty 5 Make sure power is off before making or removing connections Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables This is important...

Page 4: ...ydisconnectedfromtheamplifieroutputswhen this indicator lights up The protection systems are activated when overheating occurs or a DC voltage is present at the amplifier outputs If the problem is cor...

Page 5: ...mpedance on page 4 4 GND terminals This is the grounding screw terminal If hum or noise occurs ground earth the unit via this jack or try connecting it to the chassis of the mixer or preamp etc 1 INPU...

Page 6: ...ons SPEAKERS CHANNEL B CHANNEL A BRIDGE STEREO PARALLEL STEREO BRIDGE MAX OUTPUT 450W 4 STEREO MAX OUTPUT 900W 8 BRIDGE Set to PARALLEL Speaker System 4 min 4 min BRIDGE mode connections SPEAKERS CHAN...

Page 7: ...8 in monaural on the P4500 340 W 340 W 8 in stereo and 880 W 8 in monaural on the P3200 160 W 160 W 8 in stereo and 400 W 8 in monaural on the P1600 Be sure to use a speaker system that has sufficient...

Page 8: ...ove the amps as shown in the following figure Ventilation panel attach to the front or rear of the rack TEMP PROTECTION POWER ON OFF A B CLIP SIGNAL dB 0 0 40 30 20 15 10 3 6 25 40 30 20 15 10 3 6 25...

Page 9: ...for ventilation Front Air intake Air exhaust Completely open Rear View Side View INPUT SPEAKERS CHANNEL B CHANNEL A CHANNEL B CHANNEL A G G BRIDGE PARALLEL BRIDGE STEREO PARALLEL STEREO BRIDGE MAX OU...

Page 10: ...nnel Separation Half Power 8 Vol max 65 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz input 600 shunt 75 dB 1 kHz Slew Rate STEREO 30 V sec 8 full swing BRIDGE 50 V sec Sensitivity Vol max Rated Power into 8 5 7 dB 4 2 dB 1 2 dB V...

Page 11: ...ower Amp PC Limiter Ach Power Amp PC Limiter SPEAKERS BRIDGE PARALLEL CHANNEL A CHANNEL B B A INPUT PROTECTION TEMP Heat Sink Sensor Circuit Protection STEREO PARALLEL BRIDGE G G SIGNAL Dimensions 15...

Page 12: ...dance of at least 4 stereo or 8 bridge Check the ventilation slots and improve the airflow around the amplifier Check the amplifier ventila tion conditions and take appropriate measures to improve air...

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