Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MFA-6000 Ashly
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MF A-8000 MF A-6000 Power Amplifier Operating Manual ASHL Y AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road W ebster , NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 T oll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www .
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 2 T abl e Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 UNP ACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier Caut ion: This power amplifier can produce danger ous output voltage levels, high power levels, and high sound pr essure levels in loudspeakers.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 4 1. INTRODUCTION The MF A Series amplifiers achieve the very high ener gy levels used in today’ s professional sound systems, carefully maintaining control and accuracy while deliv- ering high power to modern loudspeaker configurations.
5 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier peaking at the clipping level, the following AC line cur- rent capacities are recommended for system design pur- poses: Load MF A-6000 MF A-8000 Idle 1 Amp 1.2 Amps 8 Ω × 2 7.5 Amps 10 Amps 4 Ω × 2 10 Amps 15 Amps 2 Ω × 2 15 Amps 20 Amps T able 3.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 6 6. FRONT P ANEL FEA TURES 6.1 Power Switch When the unit is switched on there is a 2 second delay , during which time the PROTECT and LIMIT cir- cuits will activate. The load is disconnected during this power -up sequence, and the input signal is attenuated.
7 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 6.5 Thermal Indicator This yellow LED indicates that the internal tem- perature of the amplifier is too high in one or more places. Intensity of the LED is proportional to temperature above normal.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 8 7. REAR P ANEL FEA TURES 7.1 Inputs The standard input panel of the MF A series amps is equipped with balanced 1/4" tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) phone jacks, balanced XLR jacks, and balanced screw- terminal inputs.
9 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier Input Gr ound The CHASSIS GROUND terminal is internally connected to the chassis, the AC earth ground, and the power amplifier ’ s signal ground. The INPUT GROUND terminal is tied to the XLR pin 1 and the 1/4" jack sleeve.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 10 7.6 Speaker Outputs - Speakon Connectors Neutrik Speakon connectors are provided to con- nect with the Neutrik NL4FC 4-conductor plug.
11 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier Limiter In/Out Le v el Ch a nnel 2 (+) (-) In p u t G roun d C ha ssi s Ground (-) (+) Le v el Limiter In/Out Chann el 1 ( M ono ) CL-2 POW ERCARD Input Optio n Stereo Li mi ter 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 01 0 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 L im it L im it Ch .
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 12 9. TYPICAL APPLICA TIONS 9.1 Stereo Operation 9.2 Parallel Mono Operation (Both switches out, both inputs used, both level controls used, .
13 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier Sophisticated power amp monitoring circuits de- tect any abnormal conditions which may cause damage to the amplifier or speakers. A highly accurate clip de- tector illuminates the CLIP LED at the onset of clipping.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 14 1 1 . TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 1 1.1 No Audio Output Power switch not lit: Line fuse is blown or power outlet is dead. Power switch is lit but no LEDs lit: Ther e is no input signal applied or input level contr ols ar e off.
15 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 12. DIMENSIONS.
Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 16 13. SPECIFICA TIONS 13.1 Output Power Per channel, both channels driven at 1KHz, < .1% THD, 120V AC 60Hz MF A-8000 MF A-6000 8 Ω : 75.
17 Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier 14. W ARRANTY POLICY W e thank you for your expression of confidence in Ashly products. The unit you have just purchased is pro- tected by a limited five year warranty . T o establish the warranty , you must first complete and mail the warranty card attached to your product.
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Operating Manual - MF A-8000 and MF A-6000 Power Amplifier ASHL Y AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road W ebster , NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Fax: (716) 872-0739 T oll Free (800) 828-6308 Internet: http://www .ashly .com/ 1997 by Ashly Audio Corporation.
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