MAX 1000 MAX 1600 POWER AMPLIFIER MAX 1600
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the can be easily accessible. area during the operation so that the mains switch 1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus. CAUTION 2.
MAX 1000 MAX 1600 POWER AMPLIFIER INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................4 FEATURES......................................................................................................................4 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................4 GETTING STARTED.............................................................................
INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION Congratulations on your purchase of a fantastic MAX series power amplifier from Phonic. Based on years of experience in designing and manufacturing professional audio equipment, we at Phonic designed this power amplifier for those who need an extremely powerful, reliable and sturdy amplifier with a small footprint.
GETTING STARTED The following steps will help you set up your amplifier, and get the levels just right. 1. Ensure that you turn the amplifier’s power switch is off and that the AC power connector is disconnected. 2. Turn down both level controls. When in Parallel and Stereo mode, the binding post connectors are wired as follows: red = hot (+ speaker terminal) black = cold (– speaker terminal) When in Parallel or Stereo mode, the Speakon connectors are wired as follows: 1+ = hot (+ speaker terminal) 3.
3 2 1 13 12 10 11 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW REAR PANEL 1. HEAT VENTILATION 3. OUTPUT This unit comes with variable speed fan that auto-adjusts fan speed depending on the temperature of the machine during operation. Be sure not to obstruct the heat vents in any way. This will ensure the amplifier is always properly ventilated. Binding posts and speakon connectors make up the unit’s output section. Loudspeakers can easily be connected CONNECTIONS 2.
4 8 7 6 5 OPERATION REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL 9. PARALLEL / STEREO / BRIDGE MONO 4. POWER SWITCH OPERATION MODE This switch turns the power of the unit on. Remember to turn the gain controls down before turning power on or off, even though it comes with a POWER ON / OFF MUTING feature. In general, the power amplifier should be the last piece of audio equipment to be powered on, and the first to be powered off, in a PA system. There are three operation modes for different use.
OPERATING MODES PARALLEL When set to PARALLEL mode, the input signal of Channel 2 parallels the input signal of Channel 1, so only one input jack is needed for the signal source. Even though the input signal of both channels parallels each other, the output level of each channel is determined by its own independent gain controls. So the two channels sharing the same signal do not share the same output level (see Figure 4). OR STEREO STEREO mode is the most frequently used mode among the three.
BRIDGE MONO This mode is for those who need high level output. It combines the power of both channels to produce the maximum amount of power the unit can handle. Make sure your speaker can handle the higher wattage this mode offers. Remember, the minimum impedance requirement is 4 ohm. When using bridge mono mode, ensure only Channel 1 input is in use.
PROTECTION AC POWER CONSIDERATIONS The unit comes with many circuitry protection features that protecting it and the speakers it’s connected to from The voltage level of the MAX amplifier will depend on your region. Ensure that the local voltage levels are identical by those required by your amplifier before attempting to connect it to an AC outlet. This is particularly important if you intend to take the amplifier overseas. harm.
OUTPUT WIRING We recommend users use stranded, heavy gauge wire for connecting to the binding post outputs of the MAX amplifier. As the distance between the amplifier and the speaker increases, it’s important that the gauge of the cable decreases. Speaker wire has resistance, so the longer the cables are run the more this resistance affects the signal. The lower the gauge, the thicker the wire, and the less resistance the cable will offer.
TROUBLESHOOTING No Power Poor sound ● Perhaps the most obvious question, but is it plugged in? ● Is the signal loud and distorted? If so, turn down the level of the source signal. ● Is the AC outlet that the MAX amp is connected to active? Test it with a lamp. ● Is the clip LED flashing quickly or staying constantly on? If so, try reducing the Amplifier’s level controls.
SPECIFICATIONS MAX 1000 Stereo Mode (driving both channels) MAX 1600 Continuous Average Output Power Per Channel 8Ω EIA 1kHz 0.1%THD 200W 280W 4Ω EIA 1kHz 0.1%THD 300W 450W Bridge Mono Mode 8Ω EIA 1kHz 0.1%THD Continuous Average Output Power 600W 900W All Models Output Circuitry Class H Input Sensitivity @ 8Ω 1.23V (+4dBu) Distortion (SMPTE-IM) <0.
DIMENSIONS * All measurements are shown in mm/inches.
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