User manual CARVIN DCM2000

[. . . ] CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA DCM2000, DCM2500 & DCM2570 POWER AMPS OPERATING MANUAL RECEIVING INSPECTION--read before getting started INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately. SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. [. . . ] If the distortion stops, you can try to turn the channel up for more power. The lower bass frequencies are most affected. WARNING: Do not check in an environment where the sound level could damage your ears! 12. CHANNEL SIGNAL INDICATOR The green SIGNAL LED indicators will start to flash when there is a signal passing to your speakers (-30dBµ). This lets you know when the amp is passing a signal to your speaker connectors. 5. CHANNEL CLIP INDICATOR The red CLIP LED indicators will start to flash when each channel has reached its maximum output. Occasional flashing caused by lower bass frequencies is OK. However, consistent flashing caused from higher frequencies may damage high frequency drivers (excessive distortion). This does not cause damage to the amp. 13. SPEAKER 1/4" AND SPEAKONTM OUTPUTS The standard 1/4" SPEAKER jacks are offered for low power applications. SpeakonTM connectors are provided for high power application. Secure the SpeakonTM connection by turning to the right. The center SpeakonTM is for Bridge only. Turn the amp off before connecting your speakers. COOLING VENTS/FAN Upon rack installation, the rear of the amp must be fully exposed to room temperature air. The surrounding air should not be warmer than 120°F or the thermal protection could activate the PROTECT LED. The front cooling vents are not to be restricted from exhausting the warm air. 14. BINDING POST OUTPUTS For other high power speaker connections, use the rear BINDING POSTS to connect your speakers. Wire sizes up to 7 gauge (50 amps) can be inserted into the binding post "side holes". Larger cable can be used with "banana" plugs which plug into the end of the binding posts (remove colored caps from the top of the binding post). Binding posts are spaced on ISO standards. Use the two center RED binding posts to BRIDGE both power amps (see 15 BRIDGE MODE). 7. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]