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Introduction

— Usage examples

PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual

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PX amplifier available system configurations

PX amplifier can be used with the following 15 types of system configurations, including the examples above.

Input configuration (routing)

Dual mode

Parallel mode

Single mode

Sum mode

Channel A and channel B are

independent.

After dividing channel A input

signal to channel A and channel B,

the signal is processed.

After processing channel A input

signal, the signal is divided to A and

channel B.

Mixes input signals from

channel A and channel B.

Two full-range speakers

Two subwoofers

A full-range speaker and a subwoofer

A full-range speaker

driven in bi-amp mode

Full-range speaker

Power Boost

mode

Subwoofer

NOTE

In Power Boost mode, the two-channel amplifiers are used as one-channel, high-power amplifier (PX5 and PX3 only).

Out

put

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Summary of Contents for PX-3

Page 1: ...Reference Manual EN ...

Page 2: ...SP TYPE speaker type 20 SP SERIES speaker series 20 SP MODEL speaker model 20 HPF high pass filter 21 LPF low pass filter 21 X OVER crossover 21 CONFIRMATION 21 CONFIG WIZARD screen Advanced mode 22 WIZARD MODE 22 SP TYPE speaker type 22 ROUTING 23 SENS GAIN input sensitivity amplifier gain 24 SP SERIES speaker series 24 SP MODEL speaker model 24 SP IMPEDANCE speaker impedance 24 CONFIRMATION 24 T...

Page 3: ...wise the example illustrations used in this manual are taken from the PX10 The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co Ltd Maximum output of 1 000W PX10 from an exceptionally lightweight chassis Yamaha s proprietary Class D and processing technologies provide superb sound qual ity and high reliability Speaker presets that allow you to get the bes...

Page 4: ... Use with two full range speakers This conventional application inputs stereo L R signals to each channel A B for stereo reproduction with two speakers Use with a full range speaker and subwoofer The input signal is divided into separate frequency ranges for driving a full range speaker and subwoofer Usage examples ...

Page 5: ...aker driven in bi amp mode The input signal is divided into separate frequency ranges for driving a two way full range speaker in bi amp mode Use for driving a subwoofer with a stereo signal Stereo input signals drive a subwoofer in Power Boost mode PX5 and PX3 only Channel A Channel B PX5 ...

Page 6: ... After dividing channel A input signal to channel A and channel B the signal is processed After processing channel A input signal the signal is divided to A and channel B Mixes input signals from channel A and channel B Two full range speakers Two subwoofers A full range speaker and a subwoofer A full range speaker driven in bi amp mode Full range speaker Power Boost mode Subwoofer NOTE In Power B...

Page 7: ...r If signals over the input sensitivity are input the built in limiter of the PX amplifier is activated If the volume is lowered the input sensitivity rises and the amplifier gain declines Maximum power is constant if the volume is lowered For example if the amplifier gain on the PX10 is set to 32 dB the input sensitivity is 9 3 dBu and the maximum output power is 1 000 W if speaker impedance is 8...

Page 8: ...the volume knob of channel B 5 Intake ports Air intakes for the cooling fan Make sure to not block these ports Front panel e r w t y u i t y u 2 2 o 0 1 4 5 5 4 3 q WARNING To ensure that high volume noise is not output from the speakers power on the equipment starting with the audio sources then the mixer and processors and finally the amplifiers Reverse this order when turning the system off NOT...

Page 9: ...an Make sure to not block these ports Rear panel 7 8 6 9 NOTE The XLR input jack and the phones input jack of each channel are connected in parallel The signal input from an XLR jack can be output from the phone jack and input to another amplifier Only one of the jacks can be used as an input jack at one time the sig nals from the jacks cannot be mixed 1 2 3 Ground Cold Hot Ring cold Tip hot Sleev...

Page 10: ...ration Wizard Though the PX amplifier can be used as a normal ampli fier by simply setting the volume knobs properly using the Configuration Wizard to make settings enhances the performance of speakers Refer to CONFIG WIZARD screen Basic mode page 20 or CONFIG WIZARD screen Advanced mode page 22 8 Rotate the volume knob to adjust the vol ume 9 Control the tone in TUNING screen Refer to TUNING scre...

Page 11: ...st 10 centimeters from walls or other surfaces If the rear of the rack cannot be left open install a commercially available fan or similar ven tilating option to secure sufficient airflow If you have installed a fan kit there may be cases in which closing the rear of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect Refer to the rack and or fan unit manual for details Connecting to the SPEAKERS termi...

Page 12: ...with minimum settings Advanced mode is used when you want to set parameters in detail Each mode has a HOME screen and MENU screen Example of screens To switch between Basic mode and Advanced mode 1 Press the MENU key to enter the MENU screen 2 Rotate the main knob to select the tab of the desired mode and then press the main knob Basic operation HOME screen Basic mode MENU screen Advanced mode BAS...

Page 13: ...n both modes but dis played items differ To switch between the modes use the OPERATION MODE screen in the MENU screen Screen structure Basic mode HOME screen CONFIG VIEW screen MENU screen MENU top screen CONFIG WIZARD screen TUNING screen AMP PRESET screen UTILITY screen Advanced mode HOME screen CONFIG VIEW screen MENU top screen CONFIG WIZARD screen TUNING screen AMP PRESET screen UTILITY scree...

Page 14: ...nel controls are operated while the panel is locked the following message appears in the display To release the panel lock input the PIN code by rotating the main knob select OK and then press the main knob Alert messages Panel lock NOTE To release the panel lock temporarily select TEMP If TEMP is selected the panel will be locked after turning off and turning on again If a PIN code has been set i...

Page 15: ...W icon CONFIG VIEW screen appears when selecting the icon by rotating the main knob and pressing it 1 icon Operation log appears when selecting the icon by rotating the main knob and pressing it Refer to Operation log indication page 35 for details on the operation log 2 Speaker name clipping limiting message Normally this shows the name of the speaker that is connected along with a related mes sa...

Page 16: ...nnel A pages 21 27 t HPF cutoff frequency for channel B pages 21 27 y LPF cutoff frequency for channel B pages 21 27 u System configuration page 6 i Input sensitivity amplifier gain page 24 o HPF cutoff frequency for channel A pages 21 27 0 Crossover frequency pages 21 26 1 LPF cutoff frequency for channel B pages 21 27 2 Polarity page 28 To return to the HOME screen press the back key To call up ...

Page 17: ...creen To move to the lower layer in MENU screens or to select a param eter or other item Rotate the main knob to move to the desired item and then press the main knob To move to the upper layer in MENU screens Press the back key To return to the HOME screen Press and hold the back key MENU screen NOTE Refer to the Function list page 37 for details on configurable items in each MENU screen NOTE The...

Page 18: ...P TYPE Selects a combination of speakers for connection page 22 ROUTING Selects the route of the input signal page 23 SENS GAIN Sets the input sensitivity or the amplifier gain page 24 SP SERIES Selects a series of speakers for connection page 24 SP MODEL Selects a speaker for connection page 24 SP IMPEDANCE Sets the impedance of the speaker for connection page 24 CONFIRMATION Applies the set valu...

Page 19: ...Sets the panel lock page 32 HOME SCREEN Sets contents of the HOME screen page 33 LOAD SP PRESET Loads speaker preset data stored in the USB flash drive to the PX amplifier page 33 DEVICE BACKUP Stores all the settings of the PX amplifier or lists the stored settings page 34 DEVICE INFORMATION Displays the condition in the device page 34 INITIALIZE Displays how to initialize the data in the PX ampl...

Page 20: ...annel A SP SERIES speaker series Selects a speaker series for connection from models registered in the PX amplifier SP MODEL speaker model Specifies a speaker for connection from the speaker series selected in the SP SERIES screen CONFIG WIZARD screen Basic mode WARNING The volume changes depending on the setting Carry this out with the volume lowered for safety NOTE Items that can be set differ b...

Page 21: ...cts the crossover frequency of the full range speaker and subwoofer CONFIRMATION Applies the set value After confirming the setting is appropriate press the main knob to actually apply the set value To correct the setting press the back key to return to the screen to be corrected To cancel the setting press the MENU key or press and hold the back key until a confirmation screen appears NOTE In Bas...

Page 22: ... connecting a full range speaker to the SPEAKERS of channel B and a subwoofer to channel A BI AMP When connecting low range of a bi amp speaker to the SPEAKERS of channel A and high range to channel B FULL MONO When connecting a full range speaker driven in Power Boost mode to the SPEAKERS terminal of channel A PX5 and PX3 only SUB MONO When connecting a subwoofer driven in Power Boost mode to the...

Page 23: ...r A Speaker processor A Input processor B Speaker processor B INPUT A INPUT B Input processor A Speaker processor A Input processor B Speaker processor B VOL BAL SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B NOTE The volume knob is available only for control of channel A The volume of channel B is linked to that of channel A NOTE Depending on the SP TYPE speaker type page 22 the menu choices may be limited For details re...

Page 24: ...Sets the impedance of the speaker for connection CONFIRMATION Applies the set value After confirming the setting is appropriate press the main knob to actually apply the set value To change or correct the setting press the back key to return to the previous screen To cancel the setting press the MENU key or press and hold the back key until a confirmation screen appears NOTE Refer to Input sensiti...

Page 25: ... boomy if the speaker is set directly on the floor This enables you to hear mid and high frequency ranges clearly when using as a floor monitor w DEPTH Sets the degree of the effect The larger the value the deeper the effect TUNING screen NOTE If A or B appears in a parameter setting screen at the upper side in TUNING screen the parame ter is for the respective channel A or B Press the A key or B ...

Page 26: ... BI AMP Sets the crossover frequency of channel A and channel B q X OVER FREQ Sets the crossover frequency The crossover frequency to be set is the cutoff frequencies of the LPF of channel A and the HPF of channel B NOTE Three delay time indications changes in conjunction D Contour HPF LPF Polarity Level Limiter 6 Band PEQ Delay Speaker Delay q e w Channel Input processor Speaker processor D Conto...

Page 27: ...d in LPF TYPE NOTE If THRU is selected filter is off A filter on 12 db Oct or more can be selected from four types below Adjustable Gain Con trol Butterworth Bessel and Linkwitz Riley For example the 12 dB Oct Butterworth type is displayed as 12dB BUT D Contour HPF LPF Polarity Level Limiter 6 Band PEQ Delay Speaker Delay q e e w r Input processor Speaker processor Basic mode Channel Channel Advan...

Page 28: ...or changing the settings of the limiter depending on the speaker specifications in order to protect the speaker q ON OFF Turns the limiter on off w THRESHOLD Sets the threshold beyond which the limiter is activated according to output power Watt D Contour HPF LPF Polarity Level Limiter 6 Band PEQ Delay Speaker Delay q Input processor Speaker processor Channel D Contour HPF LPF Polarity Level Limit...

Page 29: ... of channel A and channel B identical If a setting is operated for channel A the settings of channel A are copied to the settings of channel B If a setting is operated for channel B the settings of channel B are copied to the settings of channel A CHANNEL COPY Advanced mode only when SP TYPE is set to FULL FULL or SUB SUB Copies settings between channels q Ach Bch Copies the settings of channel A ...

Page 30: ...entry Then rotate the main knob to select the character to be input and press the main knob to actually enter it By pressing the back key when selecting the character you can return to selecting the position Selecting OK in this state confirms the title CLEAR Clears a stored amplifier preset AMP PRESET screen WARNING If a speaker type different from the current one is recalled the volume will chan...

Page 31: ...t and press the main knob to actually enter it By pressing the back key when selecting the character you can return to selecting the position Selecting OK in this state confirms the title PROTECT Protects a stored amplifier preset against inadvertent changes If the parameter is on the amplifier preset cannot be with the TITLE CLEAR and overwriting STORE operations NOTE The title of a protected amp...

Page 32: ... PIN CODE Sets a PIN code any four digits for the panel lock Once a PIN code has been set the PIN code must be entered to release the panel lock UTILITY screen NOTE Even if BLACKOUT is on the POWER ALERT PROTECT and LIMIT indicators light as usual For the protection of the display even if BLACKOUT is off the display automatically turns off if the PX amplifier has not been operated for 20 minutes T...

Page 33: ... VOL BAL GAIN indication in HOME screen page 15 VOL Input volume GAIN Total level gain from the input jack to the speaker output terminal w METER Selects the level indicated in the level meter input signal or output signal INPUT Input signal level OUTPUT Output signal level LOAD SP PRESET load speaker preset Loads a speaker preset downloaded and stored in a USB flash drive to the PX amplifier q LO...

Page 34: ...s the temperature of the power supply unit in three grades If maximum is indi cated the limiter is active w THERMAL AMP Indicates the temperature of the amplifier unit in five grades The limiter is active depending on the temperature e RUN TIME Indicates the total operating time of the device r FIRMWARE Indicates the version of the firmware INITIALIZE Indicates how to initialize the internal data ...

Page 35: ... to select an event and pressing the knob to actually determine the event show the detailed view w SAVE TO USB Save the latest operation log to a USB flash drive The function is for user support refer ence There are three ways to initialize the PX amplifier To initialize the current parameters 1 Turn on while pressing the A key 2 Rotate the main knob to select CONFIG TUNING and press the main knob...

Page 36: ...press the main knob To initialize all the user data and speaker preset Turn on while pressing the B key and the back key simultaneously Screens to confirm the initialization do not appear NOTE User data are parameters set in the CONFIG WIZARD AMP PRESET TUNING and UTILITY screens For parameters refer to Function list page 37 PIN code is also initialized NOTE The operation log is not deleted ...

Page 37: ...P MODE SP TYPE FULL FULL FULL FULL SUB SUB FULL SUB FULL FULL SUB SUB FULL SUB BI AMP FULL MONO POWER BOOST SUB MONO POWER BOOST ROUTING DUAL Not configurable DUAL PARALLEL SINGLE SUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8Ω Not configurable 8Ω 4Ω Device ATT 0 dB 31 steps MUTE OFF OFF ON Input processor D CONTOUR MODE OFF OFF FOH MAIN MONITOR DEPTH 5 1 10 DELAY ON OFF OFF Not configurable OFF ON TIME msec DISTANCE me...

Page 38: ...ERTED SPEAKER DELAY OFF Set in speaker preset 6BAND EQ THRU Set in speaker preset LEVEL 0 dB Not configurable 10 dB 10 dB LIMITER ON OFF OFF Not configurable OFF ON THRESHOLD 1500 W 10 1500 W ATTACK RELEASE Set in speaker preset Utility PANEL SETUP LCD BACKLIGHT 6 1 10 BLACKOUT OFF Not configurable OFF ON PANEL LOCK LOCK OFF OFF ON PIN CODE 0000 4 digit 0000 if not set HOME SCREEN dB VALUE VOL Not...

Page 39: ...L R Others CH LINK Not available AMP PRESET RECALL Total is 8 STORE CLEAR TITLE PROTECT SP PRESET RECALL WIZARD LOAD FROM USB DEVICE BACKUP SAVE TO USB Not available RESTORE FROM USB DEVICE INFORMATION THERMAL PSU THERMAL AMP FIRMWARE VERSION LOG LOGGING 4096 LOG LIST SAVE TO USB Not available INITIALIZE CONFIG TUNING ALL FACTORY DATA RESET FIRMWARE UPDATE Parameter Initial value Basic mode Advanc...

Page 40: ...cessary 22 24 LIMITED BY OVERHEAT The amplifier temperature is excessively high and so the limiter for the output has been activated Since continuous high power output causes high temperatures lower the output level Also check whether dirt or a foreign object could have clogged the cooling fan and clean the fan itself if necessary 25 MUTED BY OVERHEAT The amplifier temperature is excessively high ...

Page 41: ...ults when a file stored from PX5 PX3 in Power Boost mode has been restored 70 POWER TURNED ON The device has been turned on 71 POWER TURNED OFF The device has been turned off 72 SHORT INTERRUPTION An instantaneous power failure occurred causing the device to shut down and start up again Connect to a stable power supply 73 FIRMWARE UPDATE COMPLETED Completed the update of the firmware 74 PANEL UNLO...

Page 42: ...ound the amplifier Leave the amplifier off until the internal temperature goes down and then turn it on again CLIP LIMIT indicator lights Because the input signal is excessive or the output exceeds the rated voltage the signal is clipped or the limiter has been engaged to protect the circuit Lower the output level of the device connected to the input connector or lower the volume of the amplifier ...

Page 43: ... signals are not output from channel B Cancel Power Boost mode or reconnect the cables The panel controls cannot be operated The panel lock is turned on Turn off the panel lock Refer to Panel lock page 14 for instructions on turn ing off the panel lock The parameter settings need to be returned to their initial values Return the settings to the initial values To do this refer to Initializing the P...

Page 44: ...B S N Ratio A weighted 8Ω gain setting 14 dBu 101 dB 101 dB 100 dB 100 dB Voltage Gain Sensitivity 8Ω volume max Gain setting 32 dB 32 0 dB 9 3 dBu 32 0 dB 8 3 dBu 32 0 dB 6 3 dBu 32 0 dB 4 1 dBu Gain setting 26 dB 26 0 dB 15 3 dBu 26 0 dB 14 3 dBu 26 0 dB 12 3 dBu 26 0 dB 10 1 dBu Gain setting 4 dBu 37 3 dB 4 dBu 36 3 dB 4 dBu 34 3 dB 4 dBu 32 1 dB 4 dBu Gain setting 14 dBu 27 3 dB 14 dBu 26 3 dB...

Page 45: ... Amplifier Preset 8 user amplifier presets Factory Speaker Preset Speaker presets for Yamaha passive speakers Connectors Analog input XLR 3 31 2 1 4 PHONE TRS 2 Speakers Neutrik speakON NL4 2 binding post 2 pairs 1 4 PHONE TS 2 AC IN AC inlet 1 with AC cord clamp USB USB 2 0 Standard A connector female for save load speaker preset update firmware update with USB flash drive Controls Front Panel PO...

Page 46: ...age Output Current Integral Output Power DC Temperature AC IN Shutdown Limit Mute DAC Mute A B A B A B 1 FAN x 2 SPEAKERS 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 Input Sensitivity Gain 4dBu 14dBu 26dB 32dB Input Router DUAL PARALLEL SINGLE SUM Router Mute A POSITIVE A NEGATIVE B NEGATIVE DSP LIMIT PROTECT OUTPUT METER SIGNAL INPUT METER ADC CLIP ADC CLIP INPUT METER LIMIT HPF LPF Polarity 6 band PEQ Speaker Delay Level Lim...

Page 47: ...Reference Dimensions 47 PX10 PX8 PX5 PX3 Reference Manual Dimensions 430 480 361 Mounting Surface to Rear End 388 24 5 2 5 29 unit mm 88 ...

Page 48: ...out 8Ω ch 5 6 472 333 139 474 120 4Ω ch 7 2 608 400 208 710 179 110 V 120 V 60 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 120 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Watts dissipated Btu h kcal h Idle 0 7 60 0 60 205 52 1 8 out 8Ω ch 2 2 213 125 88 300 76 4Ω ch 2 7 263 150 113 386 97 1 3 out 8Ω ch 4 6 466 333 133 454 114 4Ω ch 5 9 597 400 197 672 169 220 V 240 V 50 Hz Line current A Watt W ...

Page 49: ...120 V 60 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 120 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Watts dissipated Btu h kcal h Idle 0 7 60 0 60 205 52 1 8 out 8Ω ch 1 9 182 100 82 280 71 4Ω ch 2 5 237 131 106 362 91 1 3 out 8Ω ch 3 8 385 267 118 403 101 4Ω ch 5 4 542 350 192 655 165 220 V 240 V 50 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 230 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out W...

Page 50: ...V 120 V 60 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 120 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Watts dissipated Btu h kcal h Idle 0 8 54 0 54 184 46 1 8 out 8Ω ch 1 7 130 63 67 229 58 4Ω ch 2 4 196 100 96 328 83 1 3 out 8Ω ch 3 1 259 167 92 314 79 4Ω ch 4 8 428 267 161 549 138 220 V 240 V 50 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 230 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Wat...

Page 51: ...V 120 V 60 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 120 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Watts dissipated Btu h kcal h Idle 0 8 54 0 54 184 46 1 8 out 8Ω ch 1 3 100 38 62 212 53 4Ω ch 1 8 140 63 77 263 66 1 3 out 8Ω ch 2 3 183 100 83 283 71 4Ω ch 3 4 291 167 124 423 107 220 V 240 V 50 Hz Line current A Watt W Thermal dissipation 230 V Power consumption In Power consumption Out Watt...

Page 52: ...terminal 11 connection speaker 11 crossover 26 Current draw 48 Current parameter 35 D D CONTOUR 25 D CONTOUR indication 15 DELAY 26 Delay indication 15 DEVICE BACKUP 34 DEVICE INFORMATION 34 Dimensions 47 Display 8 DUAL 23 Dual mode 23 E Exhaust ports 9 F Filter indication 15 Front panel 8 FULL MONO 22 FULL FULL 22 FULL SUB 22 G General specifications 44 H High pass filter 27 HOME SCREEN 33 HOME s...

Page 53: ...S Advanced mode 24 SP SERIES Basic mode 20 SP TYPE Advanced mode 22 SP TYPE Basic mode 20 speaker connection 11 Speaker impedance 24 Speaker model Advanced mode 24 Speaker model Basic mode 20 speaker name 15 Speaker polarity 28 Speaker processor 7 Speaker series Advanced mode 24 Speaker series Basic mode 20 speaker type 6 Speaker type Advanced mode 22 Speaker type Basic mode 20 SPEAKERS connection...

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