Altec Lansing 1270 - Manual

1270 POWER AMPLIFIER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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INTR0DUCT10N
The ALTEC LANSING Model 1270 Power
Amplifier provides continuous high power
demand where uninterrupted operation is
requisite. Designed to protect itself and the
acoustic elements it drives, the Model 1270
represents 800 + watts of controlled power.
Two channels may be operated independ­
ently, in parallel or in bridged configuration
to deliver up to 400 watts per channel at
less than 0.05% THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Peak Error Computer
The amplifier is provided with a peak/error
computer that compares channel input and
output signals and detects any output
errors. Detection of any peak/error causes
the appropriate peak/error indicator to illu­
minate. Output anomalies detected include
excessive voltage, excessive current (load),
excessive slew rate, and any other signifi­
cant difference between the channel input
and output signal.
Amplifier Protection
The amplifier output is continuously mon­
itored to guard against excessive current
drain. An instantaneous VI limiter restricts
output to 400 VA ±45° phase shift. The
amplifier is additionally protected against
excessive operating temperature; logic cir­
cuitry automatically overrides low-speed
fan operation and locks to the high fan
speed mode. If operating temperature
remains excessive, the load is discon­
nected by a relay and the protection indica­
tor illuminates. When temperature falls to
safe operating conditions, the amplifier
automatically resumes operation.
Load Protection
The load is protected from transients dur­
ing startup and shutdown of the amplifier.
During startup, the load remains discon­
nected through a relay during a three-
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FEATURES
second delay period. During shutdown or
loss of power, the load is instantaneously
disconnected by the relay. The load is simi­
larly protected against amplifier failure,
such as dc voltage at the output.
Item Name
Peak/Error
Indicators
Protection
Indicator
POWER
Indicator
POWER Switch
CHANNEL
Volume
Controls
Function/Description
Illuminate when excessive voltage, current or slew rate ap­
pears at the output terminals.
Illuminates when protection circuitry operates to prevent dam­
age to the amplifier or load.
Illuminated when primary ac power is applied to the amplifier.
Applies primary ac power to the amplifier.
Adjust gain of LEFT and RIGHT channels. Rotate clockwise to
increase gain.
LANSING
Specifications and components subject to change without
notice. Overall performance will be maintained or iTTzproLieci.
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