Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HCA-2 PS Audio
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T able of Contents 1. Package Contents 2. W arning 2. Safety Instructions 2. Overview 3. Features 3. Setup Guide 4. Back Panel 5. Front Panel Controls 5. Alternate Connectivity 5. Using the 12 V olt Input T rigger 6. Using the PS Bus 6. T roubleshooting Guide 7.
Warning T o prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o avoid electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only . T o prevent electric shock, use a 3 prong, grounded power cable.
Features • Stereo power amplier • 150 W atts Per Channel into 8Ω • 225 W atts Per Channel into 4Ω • SDA T™ output stage • Balanced JFET input stage • Single ended (RCA) and balanc.
1. 12 V olt Trigger The HCA-2 is equipped with a 12 V olt DC input trigger . The 12 Volt trigger can be used with other 12 V olt trigger equipped products to relay power status. See “Using the 12 V olt Input Trigger” for more information. 5. Fuse The fuse is a 7 amp slow blow .
Front Panel Controls Power The front panel of the HCA-2 was designed to bring both a level of elegance and simplicity into your system. The power button (on/off) is located on the far left-hand side. When the HCA-2 is of f, pressing this button will initiate the power up sequence.
Using the PS Bus The PS Bus allows for more sophisticated communication between other PS Audio products. The HCA-2 includes two PS Bus connectors. This allows for several PS products to be linked together so they work as a system. There are 4 small switches next to the PS Bus connectors.
Specications Power Rating (both channels, stereo) 8 ohms - 150 watts per channel 4 ohms - 250 watts per channel 2 ohms - 275 watts per channel Performance Frequency - 20 Hz to 20 kHz Response +/- 0.5 dB THD+N - 0.2% @ 1kHz (full power) V oltage Gain - 24 dB Input Impedance - 100K General Weight - 35 lbs Dimensions - 17 x 4.
PS Audio International, Inc. 4824 Sterling Dr . Boulder , CO 80301 USA T oll Free: 877-772-8340 Ph: 720-406-8946 Fax: 720-406-8967 www .psaudio.com.
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