2 + SIGNAL (BAL.)
3 - SIGNAL (BAL.)
1 GND
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"
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
CAUTiON
RiSK OF ELECTRiC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS (EUROPEAN)
The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
gREEN & YELLOw—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROwN—Live
U.K. MAiN PLUg wARNiNg: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe.
NEVER UNDER ANY CiRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU iNSERT A DAMAgED OR CUT MAiN PLUg
iNTO A POwER SOCKET.
iMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTiON, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOwiNg:
wATER AND MOiSTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POwER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
gROUNDiNg OR POLARizATiON: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization is not defeated.
POwER CORD PROTECTiON: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERViCiNg: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSiNg: if your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important operating
and maintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
LiMiTED wARRANTY
Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 3 YEARS unless otherwise stated. Carvin
will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under war-
ranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARViN DOES NOT PAY FOR
PARTS OR SERViCiNg OTHER THAN OUR OwN. A COPY OF THE ORigiNAL iNVOiCE iS
REQUiRED TO VERiFY YOUR wARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers
or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed,
for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care,
incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for
Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARViN SHALL
NOT BE LiABLE FOR iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTiAL DAMAgES.
SERViCE:
in the USA, please go to www.carvinservice.com
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.com for your nearest
service center. include a written description of the problem with serial number and date
of purchase.
MAiNTAiNiNg YOUR EQUiPMENT
Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your
unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust
and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environ-
ments (salt air). when used in such an environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately
protected by rack, covers, etc..
REFER SERViCiNg TO QUALiFiED SERViCE
PERSONNEL! THiS UNiT CONTAiNS HigH
VOLTAgE iNSiDE!
CAUTION
RiSK OF ELECTRiC SHOCK
MIN IMPEDANCE
DCM2000L/DCM2500L/DCM3000L and DCM3800L minimum is 2 ohm per channel and 4 ohm bridged.
DCM1540L minimum is 4 ohms per channel and 8 ohms bridged.
8 OHM 300W/CH - 900W BRIDGE
4 OHM 450W/CH - 1500W BRIDGE
2 OHM (MIN) 750W/CH
120-240VAC 50/60Hz 1000VA
BRIDGE
OUTPUT
SPEAKONS™ ACCEPT 1/4 INCH JACKS
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
PARALLEL
100Hz
BRIDGE
1
2
1
2
HD1500
8 OHM 300W/CH - 900W BRIDGE
4 OHM 450W/CH - 1500W BRIDGE
2 OHM (MIN) 750W/CH
120-240VAC 50/60Hz 1000VA
BRIDGE
OUTPUT
SPEAKONS™ ACCEPT 1/4 INCH JACKS
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
PARALLEL
100Hz
BRIDGE
1
2
1
2
HD1500
8 OHM 300W/CH - 900W BRIDGE
4 OHM 450W/CH - 1500W BRIDGE
2 OHM (MIN) 750W/CH
120-240VAC 50/60Hz 1000VA
BRIDGE
OUTPUT
SPEAKONS™ ACCEPT 1/4 INCH JACKS
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
PARALLEL
100Hz
BRIDGE
1
2
1
2
HD1500
8 OHM 300W/CH - 900W BRIDGE
4 OHM 450W/CH - 1500W BRIDGE
2 OHM (MIN) 750W/CH
120-240VAC 50/60Hz 1000VA
BRIDGE
OUTPUT
SPEAKONS™ ACCEPT 1/4 INCH JACKS
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
PARALLEL
100Hz
BRIDGE
1
2
1
2
HD1500
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm
2 ohm
per channel
Mixed Impedance
4 ohm CH1, 8 ohm CH2
2 ohm
per channel
speaker imp.
4 ohm
speaker imp.
4 ohm
speaker imp.
4 ohm
speaker imp.
4 ohm
4 ohm
Bridged
speaker imp.
4 ohm
speaker imp.
4 ohm
speaker imp.
8 ohm