User guide
Table Of Contents
- 1) Read these instructions.
- 2) Keep these instructions.
- 3) Heed all warnings.
- 4) Follow all instructions.
- 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
- 6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
- 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructi...
- 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appar...
- 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has...
- 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience re...
- 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 12) Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with th...
- 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus ...
- 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Table of Contents
- 1 Welcome
- 1.1 Features
- 1.2 How to Use This Manual
- 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
- 2.2 Install Your Amplifier
- 2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
- 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors
- 2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
- Distance
- Wire Size
- 2.6 Wire Your System
- 2.7 Input Sensitivity Switch
- 2.8 Connect to AC Mains
- 2.9 Startup Procedure
- Figure 2.1 CE 1000 and CE 2000 Dimensions
- Figure 2.2 Airflow
- Figure 2.3 Balanced Input Connector Wiring
- Figure 2.4 Unbalanced Input Connector Wiring
- Figure 2.5 Barrier Strip Input Wiring: Balanced Signal In
- Figure 2.6 Neutrik® Speakon® Connector
- Figure 2.7 Output Connector Wiring for Stereo with Optional CEAS1 Output Module.
- Figure 2.8 Optional CEAS2 5-way Binding Post Output Connector (Left) Each Pair of Posts Connects ...
- Figure 2.9 Typical System Wiring, Stereo Mode
- Figure 2.10 Typical System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode
- Figure 2.11 Location of Input Sensitivity Switch
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 3 Operation
- 3 Operation
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- Figure 4.1 SST-SBSC Crossover Network
- Figure 4.2 SST-4622 Crossover Network
- Figure 4.3 Location of Fault Jack
- Figure 4.4 Fault Status LED Circuitry
- Figure 4.5 RJ-11 Jack Wiring and Pin Assignments
- Figure 4.6 Model CEAS1 Barrier Block Output Connectors
- Figure 4.7 Model CEAS2 5-way Binding Post Output Connectors
- Figure 4.8 Tamper-Resistant Hole Plugs Installed in a CE Series Amplifier
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 5 Principles of Operation
- Figure 5.1 CE Series Amplifier Block Diagram (Shown with Standard Input Module)
- 8.1 Worldwide Service
- 8.2 US and Canada Service
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- 9 Warranty
CE Series Power Amplifiers
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Operation Manual
5 Principles of Operation
TRANSLATOR LVA
BIAS
CURRENT
SOURCE
BALANCE
INPUT STAGE
VARIABLE
GAIN STAGE
ERROR
AMP
BALANCED
INPUTS
TO SIGNAL
PRESENCE
INDICATOR
COMPRESSOR
CONTROL
TO CLIP
INDICATOR
BUFFER
MUTE
DC PROTECT
LOGIC
TO
FAULT
CONNECTOR
–VCC
–VCC
+ HI-VOLTAGE
BOOTSTRAP
BIASBIASBIASBIASBIAS
TDVI
LIMITER
TRIPLE-DEEP
DARLINGTON
NPN POSITIVE
OUTPUT STAGE
TRIPLE-DEEP
DARLINGTON
NPN NEGATIVE
OUTPUT STAGE
PROPORTIONAL
SPEED
FAN
CONTROL
FAN
DC
PROTECT
HEATSINK
TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT
CONTROL
HEATSINK
TEMPERATURE
TRANSFORMER
TEMPERATURE
TO FAULT
INDICATOR
POWER
SUPPLY
+ VCC
+ 15V
– 15V
– VCC
TURN-ON
DELAY
+
OUTPUT
BOOTSTRAP
CIRCUIT
+ HI-VOLTAGE
BOOTSTRAP
Figure 5.1
CE Series
Amplifier Block
Diagram
(Shown with
Standard Input
Module)