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VLP SerIeS SPeCS

Power supply: 

Ac 100v, 50/60Hz (Japan)

Ac 110v, 60Hz (colombia)

Ac 120v, 60Hz (u.S.A. and canada)

Ac 127v, 60Hz (mexico)

Ac 220v, 50Hz (chile and Argentina)

Ac 220v, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)

Ac 230v, 50Hz (europe, new Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)

Ac 240v, 50Hz (Australia and u.K.)

modeL:

vLP 300

vLP 600

vLP 1000

output Power: 

  150W rmS per channel @ 4 ohms,  300W rmS per channel @ 4 ohms,  500W rmS per channel @ 4 ohms,
  1kHz, 0.1% THd   

 

       1kHz, 0.1% THd 

 

 

 1kHz, 0.1% THd

  100W rmS per channel @ 8 ohms,  200W rmS per channel @ 8 ohms,  330W rmS per channel @ 8 ohms,
  1kHz, o.1% THd    

       1kHz, 0.1% THd         

            1kHz, 0.1% THd

  (Bridge mode, mono) 

       (Bridge mode, mono)

(Bridge mode, mono)

  300W rmS @ 8 ohms,    

       600W rmS @ 8 ohms,

1000W rmS @ 8 ohms,

  1kHz, 1% THd 

 

 

       1kHz, 1% THd           

1kHz, 1% THd

Total Harmonic          Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @      Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @    Less Then 0.1% (20Hz - 20kHZ @
distortion (THd):        8 ohms

8 ohms   

  8 ohms

Frequency

(+/-01db, @ rated output power,         (+/-01db, @ rated output power, 

  (+/-01db, @ rated output power,

response:  

  8 ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz   

        8 ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz 

  8 ohms): 20Hz - 20KHz

Slew rate: 

  15v Per usec 

        15v Per usec 

  15v Per use

damping Factor @     260 

        300 

  300

8 ohm:  
impedance:

20K ohms Balanced 

        20K ohms Balanced   

  20K ohms Balanced

 10K ohms unbalanced 

        10K ohms unbalanced 

  10K ohms unbalanced

dimensions 

  13.25” x 19” x 1.75” 

        14” x 19” x 3.5” 

  14” x 19” x 3.5”

(LxWxH): 

  336 x 482 x 44mm  

        360 x 482 x 88mm 

  360 x 482 x 88mm 

Weight: 

   24lbs/11Kgs 

        33lbs/15Kgs 

   33lbs/15Kgs 

American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.us  -  vLP Series™ Power Amplifier user manual  Page 18

Содержание VLP 2500

Страница 1: ...User Instructions American Audio 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 Rev 5 10 Professional Power Amplifier VLP Series ...

Страница 2: ...supplémentaries 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: ...k of electric shock The 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 L A FIABILE TE E T 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 DE...

Страница 4: ...uction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this American Audio VLP series amplifier This amplifier is a representation of American Audio s continuing commitment to produce 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 t...

Страница 5: ...tion Indicators These indicators detail the operating mode of the amplifier These LEDs will also function as a power indicator 6 Power Switch This switch is used to control the units main power 7 Channel 2 Signal Indicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 8 Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to flash when channel one begins to overload cl...

Страница 6: ...ng to the average signal output 15 Power Indicators These LEDs function as a power indicator 16 Power Switch This switch is used to control the units main power 17 Channel 2 Signal Indicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 18 Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to flash when channel one begins to overload clip At this point channel one wi...

Страница 7: ...dicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 25 Function Indicators These indicators detail the operating mode of the amplifier These LEDs will also function as a power indicator 26 Power Switch This switch is used to control the units main power 27 Channel 2 Signal Indicators These green and yellow LED s will glow according to the average signal output 28...

Страница 8: ...ity 39 Ground On Off Switch If hear a hum or any interference put the Ground switch in the On postion 40 Channel 2 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 41 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Post Connect to your speaker s input jack Red is positive signal and Black is negative signal 42 Channel 1 Speakon Output Opti...

Страница 9: ...stores a 8 amp GMA protective fuse for the VLP 600 10 amp GMA protective fuse for the VLP 1000 and a 15 amp GMA protec tive fuse for the VLP 1500 Never defeat the fuse the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations Always be sure to re place the fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American Aud...

Страница 10: ...otect the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations Always be sure to replace the fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American Au dio service technician 70 AC Cord Plug this cable into a standard wall outlet Check that the voltage in your area matches the amplifiers required voltage 71 Channel 1 Output Jack 5 way Binding Po...

Страница 11: ...s of the binding post be sure that the banana jack is inserted securely to avoid the risk of it popping out Figure 10 Set Up INPUTS The VLP Series 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 ov...

Страница 12: ...rs to terminate their speaker cables with spade lugs or bare wire ends This is not 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 produ...

Страница 13: ... wire See Figure 16 5 Slide the connector insert 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 ...

Страница 14: ... across the red output binding post on the rear of your amplifier Turn your equipment on your amplifier should always be the last item you turn on Apply an input source signal to your amplifier Turn channel two gain up Use the channel one gain to regulate your amplifier output Bridged Mono Mode Caution The voltage across the output terminals of a bridged VLP Series amplifier may equal or exceed 10...

Страница 15: ...ill allow brief clipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous hard clipping occurs During excessive 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 Dif...

Страница 16: ... controls are located on the front panel and are calibrated in 2dB of attenuation from 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 s...

Страница 17: ...ICAL Mono bridge SET UP SPEAKERS 8 OHM MINIMUM Typical Stereo Output Connections SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 4 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 Figure 18 Figure 17 ...

Страница 18: ...dge Mode Mono 300W RMS 8 Ohms 600W RMS 8 Ohms 1000W RMS 8 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 1kHz 1 THD 1kHz 1 THD Total Harmonic Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Distortion THD 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Frequency 01db rated output power 01db rated output power 01db rated output power Response 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz Slew Rate 15V Per usec 15V Per us...

Страница 19: ... 1500W RMS 8 Ohms 700W rmS per channel 8 ohms 1kHz 0 1 THd Bridge mode mono 2500W rmS 8 ohms 1kHz 1 THD 1kHz 1 THD Total Harmonic Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ Distortion THD 8 Ohms 8 Ohms Frequency 01db rated output power 01db rated output power Response 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz Slew Rate 15V Per usec 15V Per usec Damping Factor 300 450 8 Ohm Impedance 20K Ohms Bala...

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