Specifications
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional Power Amplifier. It is backed by
state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you the best in quality
craftsmanship and reliable performance. The pm700 and pm950 are specially designed for pro
sound applications. Their rugged construction and low profile make them ideal for sustaining the
abuses of the road with reliability and space-saving economy. And their accurate sound and ample
power make them ideal for critical studio applications as well. The pm700 is rated at 350 watts per
channel into 4 ohms and 225 watts per channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation it is rated at 700 watts
into 8 ohms. The pm950 is rated at 475 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 325 watts per
channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation it is rated at 950 watts into 8 ohms. The sophisticated
protection circuits designed into these amplifiers will protect your system should an unexpected fault occur. They
also protect the amplifiers from excessive temperature, continuous current limiting and shorted
outputs. The balanced input uses a high quality, high common-mode rejection differential amplifier for excep-
tional hum and noise rejection. The sequencing feature allows a rack of amplifiers to be powered up from a
remote location. The daisy-chain connection scheme causes each amplifier to turn on in sequence, preventing the
l a rge in-rush current that can occur when an entire rack of amplifiers is turned on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y. These power amplifiers were designed and manufactured by people with a lifetime
commitment to providing the world’s finest components for music and sound reproduction. Thanks for placing
your confidence in Carver Professional. We know your amplifier will provide many years of dependable s e r v i c e
and reliable sound reproduction.
Unpacking and Paperwork
Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and packing materials for future moving,
shipment or long-term storage. After opening the box, please check for any visible signs of damage that were
not apparent from the outside of the box. If you do encounter what appears to be concealed damage, please con-
sult your Carver Professional Dealer before installing the unit.
Important Paperwork
Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration of your
Limited Warranty, and for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial number which is located on the
back of the amplifier. Record it in the space provided below for convenient reference.
Model: pm700 pm950
Serial Number:
Purchased at:
Date:
F i n a l l y, take a moment to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card packed with the amplifier and return
it to Carver Professional. This will allow us to keep you informed about new products as they become available.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unpacking and Paperwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features and Specifications
pm700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
pm950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation
Location and
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mechanical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Support for
Road Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Thermal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AC Power Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Magnetic Leakage
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Input Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Output Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation (continued)
Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dual Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bridged Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Parallel Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
70V Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Clipping Eliminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Level Defeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Power ON Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Turn-On of
One or More Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operating Tips
Using the pm700/pm950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Servicing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
In Case of Difficulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Care and Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Table Of Contents
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Safety Information