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Important Precautions

•  To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this  
   unit rain or moisture.
•  Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
•  Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been  
   frayed or broken.
•  Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from  
   the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of elec- 
   trical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
•  Disconnect main power before making any type of connection
•   Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no 
   user serviceable parts inside.
•  Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
•  Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow  
    proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device 
   and a wall.
•  Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
•  This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
   doors voids all warranties.
•  During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main 
   power.
•  Always mount this unit in a safe and stable manner.
•  Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be   
   walked on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.
•   Cleaning -The outside of the unit should be wipe down with a 
   soft cloth and mild cleaner when needed.
•  Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  
   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances  
    (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•  The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel 
   when:
    A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
    B. Objects have fallen on, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
    D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
         marked change in performance.

Introduction

Introduction:  

Congratulations  and  thank  you  for  purchasing  the 

American  Audio

®

  V5000

plus™

  amplifier.  This  amplifier  is  a  rep-

resentation  of  American  Audio’s  continuing  commitment  to  pro-
duce  the  best  and  highest  quality  products  all  at  an  affordable 
price. Please read and understand this manual completely before 
attempting  to  operate  your  new  amplifier.  This  booklet  contains 
important information concerning the proper and safe operation of 
your new amplifier.

Unpacking:

  Every  V5000

plus™

  amplifier  has  been  thoroughly 

tested  and  has  been  shipped  in  perfect  operating  condition. 
Carefully  check  the  shipping  carton  for  damage  that  may  have 
occurred  during  shipping.  If  the  carton  appears  to  be  damaged, 
carefully inspect your unit for any damage and be sure all acces-
sories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the event 
damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our 
toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please 
do not return the amplifier to your dealer without contacting cus-
tomer support first. 

Installation: 

This  amplifier  is  designed  to  mount  into  a  standard 

19”  rack.  The  front  panel  provides  four  holes  used  to  screw  the 
unit  into  a  rack.  The  unit  also  provides  a  way  to  rear  mount  the 
unit into a rack for added security. Rear mounting the unit is espe-
cially recommended for this amplifier if the unit is to mounted into 
a mobile rack.  

Customer Support:

 American Audio

®

 provides a toll free custom-

er support line, to provide set up help and  to answer any question 
should you encounter problems during your set up or initial opera-
tion. You may also visit us on the web at www.americanaudio.com 
for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please 
contact  American  Audio

®

.  Service  Hours  are  Monday  through 

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
    Voice: (800) 322-6337      E-mail: [email protected]
    Fax: (323) 582-2610

©American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.com  -  V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual  Page 4

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Страница 1: ...User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 Rev 12 03 Professional Power Amplifier V5000plus ...

Страница 2: ...upplémentaries situés dans le guide Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de corrientazo Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de instrucciones importantes sobre la operación y mantenimiento ...

Страница 3: ... exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user manual accompanying the amplifier POUR ASSURER LA FIABILETE ET OBTENIT UNE PERFORMANCE OPTIMALE NESOUMETTE JAMAIS L AMPLIFICATEUR A UNE CHARGE D IMPEDANCE TOTALE INFERIEURE A 2 OHMS NI AVEC UN H P NI EN COMBINAISON DES H P AVEC UN H P IL FAUT ...

Страница 4: ...gratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio V5000plus amplifier This amplifier is a rep resentation of American Audio s continuing commitment to pro duce the best and highest quality products all at an affordable price Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new amplifier This booklet contains important information concerning the proper ...

Страница 5: ...n as a power indicator 7 Channel 2 Protect Indicator The red Protect LED will begin to glow when the channel goes into protect mode When the channel goes into protect mode all output for that channel will turn off This is to protect any American Audio www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 5 Front Panel Control speakers connected to the channel 8 Channel 2 Clip Indicator ...

Страница 6: ...the voltage in your area matches the amplifiers required volt age To get optimum power out of this particular amplifier switch the standard Edison plug to a 30 amp plug See page 15 23 Channel 1 TRS Input Channel one 1 4 female jack Excepts either a balanced or unbalanced plug See page 7 for more details 24 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positiv...

Страница 7: ...io www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 7 Set Up INPUTS The V5000plus amplifier allows you to use two types of input connector per a channel a XLR jack for balanced connections and a 1 4 female jack that will accept balanced and unbalanced connectors Use these connections to connect the output signal from a mixer cross over or EQ to your V5000plus amplifier A balanced c...

Страница 8: ...advantageous to most users that want to reconfigure their systems or quickly change out an amp The Neutrik Speakon connector provides the most convenient solution to this problem eliminating the need for spade plugs or bare wire end cables Major speaker manufacturers have been using Speakon connectors on their products for years so chances are you are ready to use the Speakon connection With Speak...

Страница 9: ...rt B into the connector housing A making sure that the large notch on the outer edge of the insert lines up with the large groove on the inside of the connector housing The insert should slide easily through the housing and out the other side until it extends approximately 3 4 inch from the end of the housing 6 Slide the cable tension clip D along the cable and insert into the housing A making sur...

Страница 10: ...e same signal their gain controls affect only their respective channels and they both must use their respected speaker outputs Never attempt to parallel the speaker outputs this may cause serious damage to your amplifier This mode is recommended when using the V5000plus to run bass speakers to achieve better low end To run in parallel mono mode connect your system as you would if you were going to...

Страница 11: ...lipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous hard clipping occurs During exces sive clipping the limiter will reduce the audio signal enough to minimize the amount of clipping When the input signal decreases enough that clipping ends the limiter will deactivate and cease its gain reduction The limiter has a fixed threshold and can not be adjusted Safe Power Levels at Different Output Lo...

Страница 12: ...rom full gain It is best to adjust the amplifier so no hissing is heard from speakers with no music being played this will ensure the lowest possible distortion during normal operation AMPLIFIER FEATURES THRU Thru will allow the user to daisy chain one amplifiers signal input into another amplifier Plug the signal source outputs into the first amplifier s input patch from the amplifier s THRU jack...

Страница 13: ...to Subwoof Set to Subwoof Diagram 13 Diagram 14 American Audio www americanaudio com V5000plus Power Amplifier User Manual Page 13 Use either the Speakon or the banana jacks Use the two red terminal from the banana jacks to power a subwoofer speaker in mono bridge mode Stereo Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set Up Bridge Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set Up ...

Страница 14: ...ICAL MONO BRIDGE SET UP SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM TYPICAL STEREO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM Use Channel 1 Inputs Only XLR or 1 4 Jacks X Use Speakon or Banana Jacks Use the two positive binding post termainals red for speaker output Diagram 16 Diagram 15 ...

Страница 15: ...at make up the AC cord diagram 17 3 Cut back the wire casing on all three individual wires 4 Slide the AC cord through the 30 Amp plug diagram 18 5 Once all three wires are exposed the green wire is the ground wire E the black wire is the negative and the white wire is the positive 6 Unscrew the three phillips screws D that surround the 30 Amp plug The tallest prong C which has a number 2 on it is...

Страница 16: ...as been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Ameri...

Страница 17: ...z 20kHz rated output power 8 ohms Input Sensitivity and Impedance rated output power 8 ohms Power Consumption rated output power 8 ohms V 1500 N A 280w RMS Per Ch 200w RMS Per Ch N A 600w RMS Less than 0 1 1 5v rms 1 75 4 4cm 19 48 3 cm 15 25 40cm 25 lbs 10 5kg 10 Hz 40 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz 100 dB unweighted 8A 120v AC and Heatsinks 1 Dual Speed Fan V 4000 PLUS 1400w RMS Per Ch 1010w RMS Per Ch 600w R...

Страница 18: ...ican Audio is part of the American DJ Group of Companies American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 web www americanaudio com e mail info americanaudio com ...

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