User Manual

VORTEX
SILVER SERIES
USER MANUAL
VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8
P. 8
2.1 Unpacking
Please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation
company immediately. Only you as the consignee may initiate a claim for
shipping damage. CAMCO will be happy to cooperate fully as needed.
Please save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s
inspection.
Even if the amplifier has arrived in perfect condition, save all packing ma-
terials for any future transport of the unit.
When shipping the V8 amplifier, always use the original shipping carton
and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.
NOTE: Never ship the amplifier without the original packaging materials.
2.2 The Amplifier
The V8 amplifiers offer a power output of:
4900 W peak per channel @ 4 Ω
5300 W peak per channel @ 2 Ω
10600 W peak in Mono Bridge @ 4 Ω
10600 W peak in Parallel Mono @ 1 Ω
Using a bipolar class H high efficiency power amplifier output stage. For
a complete overview of rated power data please refer to chapter 8 Speci-
fications.
The V8 power amplifier is fitted with Dual Voltage Switched Mode Power
Supply (SMPS) with automatic voltage range selection for 120 V / 230 V
operation, which significantly reduces the weight and size (only 2U) of the
amplifier. Using SMPS, the seamlessly regulated symmetrical supply volt-
ages of the power amplifier are more stable and efficient than the power
supplies used in conventional amplifiers.
The V8 also uses a microprocessor for controlling and monitoring the
power amp. This has five main advantages over more traditional power
amp systems:
1. Integrated Remote Control
2. Extreme fast and accurate monitoring of all amplifier parameters
3. Fast detection of failures
4. Very fast triggering of protection features
5. Very detailed indication of failures on the display
The V8 has been designed as an intelligent and powerful amplifier for per-
forming specialised tasks within a complex audio system. Users can adapt
the power amp to meet their specific audio requirements before use. The
display mounted on the front of the V8 amplifier allow the different func-
tions to be accessed. Since there are a lot of parameters available, it is im-
portant that users should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the entire
range of settings and programmable features before using the power amp.
If you have any questions regarding features and/or functions of your V8
amplifier, CAMCO will be pleased to provide you with further information.
Alternatively, contact your dealer or distributor.
2 THE AMPLIFIER