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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 amplifier 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 this 

American Audio

®

 XLT Series amplifier. This amplifier is a represen-

tation 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 the proper and safe operation of your new 

amplifier.

Unpacking:

 Every XLT Series amplifier has been thoroughly test-

ed 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 accessories nec-

essary 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  customer 

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.us 

for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please 

contact American Audio

®

.  Service  Hours  are  Monday  through 

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

    Voice: (800) 322-6337      E-mail: [email protected]

    Fax: (323) 582-2610

©American Audio®  -  www.americanaudio.us  -  XLT Series Power Amplifier User Manual  Page 4

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Страница 1: ...User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 1 12 Professional Power Amplifier XLT Series ...

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: ...ted dangerous volt age within the products enclosure and may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk 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 JA...

Страница 4: ...ngratulations and thank you for purchasing this American Audio XLT Series amplifier This amplifier is a represen tation 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 the prope...

Страница 5: ... up Before powering down the amp turn the gain controls to the lowest position 3 Channel 2 Gain Control This rotary knob is used to control the output signal of channel two Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase signal output Before powering down the amp turn the gain control to the lowest position 4 Bridge Indicator This indicator will glow when the amp is set to Bridge Mode Amer...

Страница 6: ... one two RCA female jacks Excepts either a balanced or unbalanced plug See page 9 for more details 14 Channel 1 2 TRS Input Channel one two 1 4 female jacks Excepts either a balanced or unbalanced plug See page 9 for more details 15 Mode Switch This switch controls the amplifier s operating mode The amplifier can operate in three different modes Mono Bridge Stereo or Parallel Mono The amplifier is...

Страница 7: ...male jacks Excepts either a balanced or unbalanced plug See page 9 for more details 23 Mode Switch This switch controls the amplifier s operating mode The amplifier can operate in three different modes Mono Bridge Stereo or Parallel Mono The amplifier is shipped in stereo mode 24 Air Vents These vents allow hot air to exit the amp Do not place any thing in front or obstruct these vents 25 AC Cord ...

Страница 8: ...f 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 XLT Series amplifier A balanced connection is recommended for cable runs longer that 20ft When constructing your own XLR cables follow the pin configuration describe bel...

Страница 9: ...are ready to use the Speakon connection With Speakon connectors you can connect straight from the amplifier to the speaker The Speakon connector used on this amplifier meets all known safety regulations Once wired correctly the connector cannot be plugged in backwards causing the type of inverted polarity situations that have become common with banana hookups This connection will provide a safe se...

Страница 10: ...wire See Figure 11 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 c...

Страница 11: ...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 XLT Series amplifier may equal or exceed 100...

Страница 12: ...d amplifier During normal operation below clipping and momentary clips on peaks the limiter does not affect the audio signal and is inaudible It will 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 clippin...

Страница 13: ... first amplifier s input patch from the amplifier s LINK jacks to the next amplifier s input and so on daisy chaining as many amplifiers as there is no excessive level loss OPERATING VOLTAGE AC MAINS The correct AC main voltage is listed above the Power Cord input Connecting to the wrong voltage is dangerous and may damage the amplifier GAIN CONTROLS The gain controls are located on the front pane...

Страница 14: ...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 Connections Use the two positive binding post termainals red for speaker output Figure 15 Figure 14 Set the Operation Mode switch to Bridge ...

Страница 15: ...ricanaudio us XLT Series Power Amplifier User Manual Page 15 TYPICAL PARALLEL SET UP SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM Figure 15 Use Channel 1 Inputs Only XLR or 1 4 Jacks Set the Operation Mode switch to Parallel ...

Страница 16: ...n cludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has 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 ...

Страница 17: ...Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 1000W RMS 8 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 900W RMS 4 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 1200W RMS 4 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD Total Harmonic Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ 8 Ohms Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ 8 Ohms Distortion THD Frequency 01db rated output power 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 01db rated output power 8 Ohms 20H 20KHz Response Slew Rate 20V Per µsec 20V Per µsec Damping Factor 100 200 8 Ohm Dynamic Range More Then or Equal to 80dB...

Страница 18: ... Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 2000W RMS 8 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 2000W RMS 4 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD 2500W RMS 4 Ohms 1kHz 1 THD Total Harmonic Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ 8 Ohms Less Then 0 1 20Hz 20kHZ 8 Ohms Distortion THD Frequency 01db rated output power 8 Ohms 20Hz 20KHz 01db rated output power 8 Ohms 20H 20KHz Response Slew Rate 20V Per µsec 20V Per µsec Damping Factor 200 200 8 Ohm Dynamic Range More Then or Equal to 80...

Страница 19: ...American Audio www americanaudio us XLT Series Power Amplifier User Manual Page 19 Notes ...

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