Carver ZR500 - Manual (Page 4)

Congratulations on choosing the Carver Professional ZR Series
Amplifier! The ZR Series amplifiers not only have superior fidelity
and the capability to drive low impedances, they are among the
most efficient professional power amplifiers on the market. By
utilizing digital power processing (DPP®), our ZR series can
deliver generous power levels, even at 2 Ohm stereo loads. By
design, the ZR Series power amplifiers are very accurate and
efficient. Your ZR Series amplifier should give you many years of
outstanding service and reliability.
UNPACKING
Inside the box you will find; one ZR Series Amplifier, one IEC-
type power cord, two Euro-style input connectors, four self-
adhesive rubber feet, and an owner’s manual and warranty card.
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 visible signs of
damage that were not apparent from the outside of the box. If
you encounter what appears to be concealed damage, please
consult your Carver Professional Dealer before installing 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.
Serial Number: ________________________ Purchased at: ________________________________ Date: _____________
Finally, take a moment to fill out 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.
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
• 95W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 150W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 250W per channel into 2 ohm stereo loads, 1 kHz, with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 300W bridged mono into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0.5% THD+N
• 500W bridged mono into 4 ohms, 1 kHz with less than 0.5% THD+N
FEATURES
• High Efficiency Spread Spectrum Switching Amplifier
• Stable 2 Ohm Operation
• Variable Speed, Ultra-quiet Fan Cooling
• 4 LED Level Display, Per Channel, Including Signal Present and Clip Indicators
• 3 LED Status Display: Ready, Protect and Thermal Overload
• Standby LED Indicates the Amplifier is in Standby Mode
• Level Control Defeat Accessible From Front Panel
• Switched 40 Hz/80 Hz (12 dB/Octave Cut) High Pass Filters
• Switched Soft Knee Clip Limiters
• Soft Start In-Rush Current Limiting
• Individual Ground Lifts for Each Channel Input
• Terminals for Sequencing Power (On/Off)
• Input via Neutrik
® Combo Connectors and Euro-style Connectors
• Speaker Outputs via 3 Neutrik ® Speakon ® Connectors
• Power Switch, 3 Positions: ON, OFF, Standby
• AC Line Cord (Detachable IEC Type)
DPP ® is a registered trademark of Tripath Technology, Inc.
Speakon ® is a registered trademark of Neutrik, Inc.
Neutrik ® is a registered trademark of Neutrik, Inc.
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