Table of contents safety information introduction – Phoenix Gold pm1400 User Manual
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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 maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Introduction...........................................................1
Unpacking and Paperwork....................................1
Features and Specifications ..................................2
Controls and Functions.........................................4
Installation
Location and General Precautions....................6
Mechanical Considerations...............................6
Rear Support for Road Applications.................6
Thermal Considerations....................................6
AC Power Considerations.................................6
Magnetic Leakage
Considerations...................................................7
Input Wiring......................................................7
Input Sensitivity................................................7
Output Wiring...................................................8
Installation (continued)
Polarity..............................................................8
Dual Mono........................................................8
Bridged Mono...................................................8
Parallel Mono....................................................8
70V Distribution Systems.................................9
Clipping Eliminator ..........................................9
Level Defeat......................................................9
Power ON Sequencing......................................9
Remote Turn-On of
One or More Amplifiers .................................10
Servicing Instructions.........................................12
In Case of Difficulty...........................................13
Care and Service Assistance...............................14
Warranty Information..........................................15
Table Of Contents
Safety Information
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional Power A m p l i f i e r. It is backed by
state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you the best in quality
craftsmanship and reliable performance. The pm1400 is specially designed for pro sound
applications. It’s rugged construction and low profile make it ideal for sustaining the abuses of the
road with reliability and space-saving economy. The pm1400 is rated at 700 watts per channel into
4 ohms and 475 watts per channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation it is rated at 1400 watts
into 8 ohms. The sophisticated protection circuits designed into this amplifier will protect your system should
an unexpected fault occur. They also protect the amplifier from excessive temperature, continuous current
limiting and shorted outputs. The balanced input uses a high quality, high common-mode rejection diff e r e n t i a l
amplifier for exceptional 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 large 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. This power amplifier was 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 service
and reliable sound reproduction.
U n packing and Pa p e r w o r k
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 consult
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