
TYPICAL STEREO SETUP WITH BRIDGED MONO SUBWOOFER
STEREO MAINS & TWO MONITOR MIXES
CHANNEL TWO
HIGH
PHASE
MID
PHASE
LOW
PHASE
XC3000
Electronic Crossover
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INTERNAL FUSE
90-250 VAC
10 VA ~50-60HZ
GND
LIFT
CHANNEL ONE
HIGH
PHASE
MID
PHASE
LOW
PHASE
MONO
[ LOW 1+2 ]
SWITCHABLE
TO MONO
[ LOW 1+2]
Left Lows
Right Lows
Right Highs
Left Highs
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DCM1204
FOUR CH AMPLIFIER
8 OHMS/CH 250W
4OHMS/CH 300W
CH 2-3 600W
8 BRDGED
SPK 1
SPK 2
SPK 3
SPK 4
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 1
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 2
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 3
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 4
CH 2 IN
CH 1-2
CH 3-4
INPUTS
INPUTS
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
BALANCED : TIP-POS RING-NEG
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:
RESET BY POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON)
HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO-RESET
Ch 1 Left Lows
8
MIN
4
MIN
4
MIN
Ch 2 Left Highs
Ch 4 Right Lows
Main Left
Main Right
Ch 3 Left Highs
For (stereo) the PARALLEL
switch must be OFF (OUT).
Right Full Range
Left Full Range
Ch 2 subwoofer
BRIDGE switch
must be ON (IN).
2-3
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DCM1204
FOUR CH AMPLIFIER
8 OHMS/CH 250W
4OHMS/CH 300W
CH 2-3 600W
8 BRDGED
SPK 1
SPK 2
SPK 3
SPK 4
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 1
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 2
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 3
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 4
CH 2 IN
CH 1-2
CH 3-4
INPUTS
INPUTS
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
BALANCED : TIP-POS RING-NEG
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:
RESET BY POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON)
HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO-RESET
8
MIN
4
MIN
4
MIN
Ch 1 Left
Ch 4 right
Subwoofer
2-3
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DCM1204
FOUR CH AMPLIFIER
8 OHMS/CH 250W
4OHMS/CH 300W
CH 2-3 600W
8 BRDGED
SPK 1
SPK 2
SPK 3
SPK 4
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 1
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 2
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 3
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 4
CH 2 IN
CH 1-2
CH 3-4
INPUTS
INPUTS
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
BALANCED : TIP-POS RING-NEG
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:
RESET BY POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON)
HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO-RESET
8
MIN
4
MIN
4
MIN
Monitors
BRIDGE switch
must be OFF (OUT).
Monitors
Mains
Mains
PARALLEL INPUT switches
must be ON (IN).
Ch 1 Left
Ch 4 Moniter 2
Ch 2 Right
Ch 3 Moniter 1
25V OR 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
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DCM1204
FOUR CH AMPLIFIER
8 OHMS/CH 250W
4OHMS/CH 300W
CH 2-3 600W
8 BRDGED
SPK 1
SPK 2
SPK 3
SPK 4
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
4 MIN
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 1
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 2
PIN 2+POS
PIN 2- NEG
CH 3
PIN 1+POS
PIN 1- NEG
CH 4
CH 2 IN
CH 1-2
CH 3-4
INPUTS
INPUTS
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
BALANCED : TIP-POS RING-NEG
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:
RESET BY POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON)
HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO-RESET
8
MIN
4
MIN
4
MIN
+
16
8
4
C
15w
7w
3w
1w
C
+
16
8
4
C
15w
7w
3w
1w
C
25V or 70V
Distribution System:
Wattage of transformer (TAP)
divided by total wattage
of Amp = Number of
transformer/speaker(s)
that can be hooked up.
STEREO BIAMPING
SHIELD
-NEG.
3
1
2
+POS
GND
- SIGNAL (BAL.)
+ SIGNAL (BAL.)
Speakon™
Twist-Lok
Housing
Contact
Insert
Cable
Clamp
Securing
Hub
• Connection Configuration:
Black (1+) / positive
White (1-) / negative
Red (2+) / positive
Green (2-) / negative
• Solder wires in contacts or use hex screws provided.
• Slip "Securing Hub" then "Cable Clamp" over cable before attaching wires.
1+
1-
2+
2-
Solder tinned wires 1/4"
Strip cable insulation back 3/4"
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Channels 2-3
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Channels 1-4
Sleeve
Ring
Neg.
Tip
Pos.
TRS 1/4” Balanced
Tip-Ring-Sleeve
TS 1/4” Unbalanced
Tip-Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Ring
Tip
XLR
Tip
Ground
Ground
Ring
HELPFUL HINTS
6) Note: Each amp will require a dedicated 20 amp circuit if
you are driving the amp to its full output. There will be a sus-
tained loss of power if the AC voltage is below the rated 120V
or 230/240V input.
1) NO SOUND FROM CH 3: The rear BRIDGE switch has been
inadvertently pushed in.
2) STEREO CHANNELS SOUND THE SAME: The rear
PARALLEL switch has been inadvertently pushed in.
3) NO HIGH FREQUENCIES: Tweeters or midrange drivers have
been damaged or blown from feedback or overpowering.
4) SYSTEM HUM: Try switching the GND LIFT switch IN or OUT
(depending on your use). If hum is not eliminated, then install
Carvin’s MTF55 “Ground Lifter” between the amplifier input and
signal source. This isolates the input ground from the AC power
ground.
5) POOR SOUND (BASS): The speaker systems are wired out
of phase to each other. To correct, reverse the wires on one
speaker connector only and your sound, especially bass response
will improve.
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