User manual NADY PPA-300

[. . . ] Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in stereo power amplifiers. F E AT U R E S Offering top power, superior performance and full professional operating features in a roadworthy compact chassis, the PPA-300 amplifier is perfect for even the most demanding sound reinforcement installation and touring applications. · Full operating features: stereo (dual channel), volume controls; XLR and 1/4" TS inputs · Full safety/reliability features: fan for cooling; soft-start turn on, noise-free on-off; built-in DC offset; independent DC and thermal overload protection on each channel; short circuit and speaker protection · Power ON LED; Signal and Clipping LED indicators for each channel · Roadworthy, rugged double rack space (2U) housing · IEC power cord connector with built-in fuse · PPA-300 - 2 x 150W RMS @ 4, 2 x 120W RMS @ 8 CONTENTS FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FRONT & REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Zip Date of Purchase Dealer's Name City State CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Model # Serial # 2 WA R N I N G An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightening flash/arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and service instructions in the literature enclosed with this unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the product. [. . . ] Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 3 FRONT & REAR CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS (4) (4) (5) (3) (2) (3) (5) FRONT PANEL 1. POWER SWITCH To turn the unit ON or OFF, press the left or right portion of this button. Before turning on the amplifier, check all connections and turn down the level controls. A momentary muting is normal when turning the amplifier on or off. (Caution: Always turn on your power amplifier last, after all your other connected equipment, and always turn off your power amplifier before your other connected equipment. ) (1) the power amplifier's level controls or reduce the output level of the preceding component to avoid audible distortion or hard clipping. (Note: Operating the amplifier at hard clipping can result in overheating or may damage your amplifier over a period of time. Amplifiers that are damaged due to such user neglect, or improper operation, are not covered under warranty. ) 4. SIGNAL LED INDICATORS These LEDs illuminate to confirm the presence of an input signal greater than 100 mV at that channel of the amplifier 5. LEVEL CONTROLS These control the level of signal coming into each channel. The actual voltage gain of the amplifier is shown in dB. Turn these controls counterclockwise if the peak LEDs illuminate steadily (indicating too strong an input signal). 2. POWER LED INDICATOR This LED flashes and then illuminates when the power is turned "ON". CLIP (PEAK) LED INDICATORS These LEDs illuminate if any section of the power amplifier's output are within 3dB of clipping. Occasional blinking of the LEDs are acceptable, but if they remain on more than occasionally you should turn down either (8) (6) (7) REAR PANEL 6. POWER CONNECTOR The cord connector is used to connect the AC power source to your power amplifier. (CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE CENTER GROUNDING PIN. ) 7. [. . . ] Never block the air vent in the back side and front of the amplifier if the amplifier is being run at high output levels. For best results in such high output power applications you should augment the amplifier's air flow with a rack cooling system. 5 CONNECTIONS Total impedance no less than 4 Total impedance no less than 4 or or 6 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S POWER SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT POWER (EIA 1KHz 1% THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120W RMS @ 8 per side 150W RMS @ 4 per side ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUT SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500V RMS (-4dBu) INPUT IMPEDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50K Unbalanced & Balanced FREQUENCY RESPONSE (at 10dB below rated output power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz~20KHz ±1dB 5Hz~50KHz ±3dB DISTORTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <. 1% S/N RATIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100dB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROTECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and RF protection; stable into reactive or mismatched loads; ON/OFF muting; current limiter FRONT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power switch, input level control for each channel REAR PANEL CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC voltage selector switch CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power; IEC power cord jack Input: Active balanced XLR and 1/4" (6. 3mm) TRS Output: dual 1/4" speaker jacks POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110V~120V 60 HZ FUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115V AC ~ 4A 250V FB DIMENSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19" x 9. 6" x 3. 5" (483 x 244 x 89 mm) WEIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. 6 lbs. (7. 5Kg) The specifications above are correct at the time of printing of this manual. For improvement purposes, all specifications for this unit, including design and appearance, are subject to change without prior notice. 7 SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U. S. ) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at service@nady. com. [. . . ]