User manual ROCKTRON MAXE

[. . . ] 1 Velocity 250 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Stereo Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] And, because it is a variable control, you can customize your Velocity 250 to sound like any of your favorite tube amps. Best of all, this feature is available in the mono bridged mode too!In addition, the Velocity 250 has "Definition" controls to give you that little bit of edge you need to bring your playing out in the mix. It also has automatic short circuit protection, which detects problems and shuts down the amplifier before any internal damage can be done. It also has massive heatsinks for cool, reliable performance. Other Features: · 115/230 VAC voltage selector switch. · An AC power detect circuit, which ensures that the amplifier outputs shut down first when AC is removed. This will guard against any thumps or pops that could otherwise occur, potentially damaging speakers when power is cut to the amplifier. · Differential input buffers to eliminate ground loop hum coming from the power amp. · Over-temperature protection · Rock-solid design to provide reliable, trouble-free use. 1 Velocity 250 Design ® Designers have been working at creating solid state amplifiers which sound like tube amplifiers ever since the transistor hit the scene. We at Rocktron first produced the Velocity 150 & 300 amplifiers with that goal in mind. The Velocity 250 takes what those first models provided to a whole new level. When turned fully counterclockwise, the simulated output impedance is at a minimum. This control determines the level of definition for Channel 1. Turning this control fully counter-clockwise bypasses the Definition circuit, while turning it fully clockwise provides maximum Definition. When switched to "BRIDGED" the Velocity 250 operates as a mono unit with increased output power (Channel 2 becomes inoperable in this condition). In the "STEREO" position the unit operates as a normal stereo amplifier. This control determines the output level for Channel 2. This control determines the amount of Reactance for Channel 2. As this control is turned clockwise, the simulated output impedance is increased and the Velocity 250 will increasingly exhibit the characteristics produced by the interaction between a tube amplifier and a guitar speaker cabinet. When turned fully counterclockwise, the simulated output impedance is at a minimum. This control determines the level of definition for Channel 2. Turning this control fully counter-clockwise bypasses the Definition circuit, while turning it fully clockwise provides maximum Definition. 4 DEFINITION control 5 STEREO/BRIDGED switch 6 GAIN control 7 REACTANCE control 8 DEFINITION control 3 Rear Panel 1 INPUT jack (Ch. [. . . ] 1) 6 POWER INLET module This module provides a connection for the power cord and also houses the main fuse of the unit. (For information about changing the fuse, see page 8). 4 Connections Stereo Applications 5 Mono Bridged Applications 6 Operating Precautions Although operation of the Velocity 250 is simple once the proper connections have been made, attention to the following precautions is essential to protect your equipment against failure and ensure the long life of your Velocity® amplifer. Power Output/Speaker Load The Velocity 250 is capable of producing the following power output levels into each of these loads: Unbridged (Stereo) (with both channels driven) 4 load 8 load 16 load 125 watts 90 watts 50 watts Bridged (Mono) 4 load 8 load 16 load Not Recommended* 250 watts 170 watts * Note: Rocktron does not recommend using the Velocity 250 in bridged mode when connected to a load of less than 8 ohms. However, using the Velocity 250 in bridged mode with an 8 ohm load produces a higher output level (250 watts) than would be achieved with a 4 ohm load - therefore using a 4 ohm load would provide no additional benefits. !! Always be certain to use speakers or speaker cabinets capable of withstanding the power provided in the above mentioned applications. [. . . ]