American Audio Amplifier V 1000 Plus User Manual
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User Instructions AMERICAN AUDIO® 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058Revised 12/03 Professional Power Amplifiers �� � �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����������������������������� � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����������������������������� � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �...
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: Risk of the electrical shock - DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove...
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® DEALER. CAUTION Do not open - risk of electric shock FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY DO NOT PRESENT THE AMPLIFIER WITH A SPEAKER LOAD OF LESS THAN 2 OHMS OR ANY COMBINATION OF SPEAKERS THAT TOGETHER ARE LESS THAN 2 OHMS! USING ONE SPEAKER, IT MUST BE RATED AT 4 OR MORE OHMS. USING TWO...
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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 electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short • Disconnect main power before making any...
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FRONT PANEL 1. Power Switch - This switch controls the units main power. 2. Channel 1 Limiter Switch (V2000 & V3000 Only) - This is used to activate the channels built-in limiter. The limiter reduces the average output level when the signal begins to distort, this process is designed to reduce distortion and protect the speakers. See limiter page 12. 3. Channel 1 Clip Indicator - This red LED will begin to flash when channel one begins to overload (clip). At this point channel one will be- gin to...
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V1000plus REAR PANEL 1. Channel 2 Input - Connect the input source for channel two to either the balance XLR or the balanced/unbalanced 1/4” input jacks. The 1/4” TRS plug is configured as follows; Tip is positive, Ring is negative and Sleeve is ground. The XLR jack is configured as follows; Pin three positive, pin two negative, pin one ground. See page 9 for more details on input configuration. 2. Channel 1 Input - Connect the input source for channel...
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V2000plus REAR PANEL 1. Cooling Fan - Dual speed cooling fans. These fans are used to cool the internal parts of the amplifier. Never block the fan grills in any way or mount in an en- close rack, doing so may cause the amplifier to overheat and fail. 2. Channel 2 Input - Connect the input source for channel two to either the balance XLR or the balanced/unbalanced 1/4” input jacks. The 1/4” TRS plug is configured as follows; Tip is positive, Ring is negative and Sleeve is ground. The...
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V3000plus REAR PANEL 1. Cooling Fan - Dual speed cooling fans. This fans are used to cool the internal parts of the amplifier when in use. Never block the fan grills in any way or mount in an enclose rack, doing so may cause the amplifier to overheat and fail. 2. Channel 2 Subwoofer Mode On/Off Switch - This switch activates the amplifier subwoofer mode for channel two. 3. Channel 2 Frequency Adjustment. - This pot is used to adjust the frequency response when running channel two in...
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OUTPUTS: Binding Post/Banana Plug - Connect your speakers to the binding post outputs on the rear of the amplifier. The speaker wire may be connect by bare wire (directly connected, usually for permanent connections), banana plug, or spade connector. Connections are made to Channels 1 and 2 output’s for stereo mode or across the red termi- nals of Channels 1 and 2 for Mono Bridge Mode. Important Notice: Although a speaker will operate with the positive and negative leads plugged into...
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Bare Wire Connections: When connecting your speakers to the amplifier using bare wire; Unscrew the red and black caps on the binding post, be sure not to completely remove or unscrew the red and black caps. Strip back the wire insulation 1/2” (13mm). Insert the bare wire into the hole that was reveled by unscrewing the binding post cap. After inserting the wire into the binding post hole, screw the binding post cap down on the wire. To reduce the risk of...