Stewart Audio CVA50-1 Priority PA - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ······························································ 2
Table of Contents ················································································ 4
1 Welcome ························································································· 5
1.1 Features ··············································································· 5
1.2 Using this Manual ································································ 5
2 Setup ······························································································· 6
2.1 Setup Precautions ······························································· 6
2.2 Amplifier Installation ···························································· 6
2.2.1 Pole-Mount Installation ··········································· 6
2.2.2 Universal-Mount Installation ··································· 7
2.2.3 Product Dimensions ··············································· 8
2.3 Proper Cooling Considerations ············································ 8
2.4 Input Connections ······························································· 9
2.4.1 Balanced Input Connections ··································· 9
2.4.2 Unbalanced Input Connections ····························· 10
2.4.3 RCA ······································································· 11
2.4.4 Stereo ··································································· 12
2.4.5 PA Euro Block ······················································· 12
2.5 Output Connections ·························································· 13
2.5.1 Constant Voltage ················································· 14
2.5.2 Wiring Example ···················································· 14
3 Operation ······················································································ 15
3.1 Operation Precautions ······················································· 15
3.2 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ································ 16
3.2.1 Indicators ······························································ 17
3.2.2 Controls ································································ 17
3.2.3 Remote Volume Control ······································· 18
3.2.4 PA Ducking ··························································· 19
4 Troubleshooting ··········································································· 20
5 Technical Specifications ······························································ 22
6 Warranty Information ·································································· 23
6.1 Warranty Summary ···························································· 23
6.1.1 Eligibility for Factory Repair ·································· 23
6.2 Return Procedure ······························································ 24
6.2.1 Return Authorization ············································· 24
6.2.2 Packaging Instructions ·········································· 24
6.2.3 Shipping Instructions ············································ 24
6.2.4 Estimate Approval ················································· 25
6.2.5 Payment of Non-Warranty Repair ························· 25
7 Accessories ··················································································· 26
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1 Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stewart Audio CVA50-1
Priority PA power amplifier. This amplifier has been designed and built
to provide you with years of high-quality audio performance and trouble
-free operation. If after reading this manual you should have any ques-
tions concerning amplifier installation and operation, please contact
your Authorized Stewart Dealer, or you may contact us directly using
the contact information provided on the back of this manual.
1.1 Features
Your Stewart Audio CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier is the result of years
of experience in the design and manufacture of quality amplifiers. As
such it provides a combination of performance and operational benefits
that simply cannot be found in conventional amplifiers.
 Sub Compact 1/3 rack package
 Constant voltage amplifier (70.7V / 100V)
 Adjustable ducking of local inputs
 Microphone input with adjustable pre-gain
 Remote volume control
 External inline power supply
 Made in the USA
1.2 Using this Manual
In order to obtain maximum performance from your CVA50-1 Priority
PA Amplifier, please take time to read this brief owner’s manual and
carefully follow the guidelines for connection and operation.
This manual provides you with the information necessary to safely in-
stall and operate your new CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier in the most
common scenarios. If you find yourself requiring additional assistance,
please feel free to contact your Authorized Dealer, or you may contact
us directly using the contact information provided on the back of this
manual.