5 x 60W Slave Amplifier
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1. O adastra RS605 5 x 60W Slave Amplifier Item ref 953 151UK User Manual RS605 5 CHANNEL SLAVE AMPLIFIER Qadastra POWER 1 o Introduction Thank you for choosing the Adastra RS605 rackmount 5 x 60W slave amplifier as part of your public address system This amplifier is designed to offer high quality dependable service for mobile and installed systems Please read this manual fully and follow the instructions to achieve the best results with your new purchase and to avoid damage through misuse www avsl adastra com an ens group brand O adastra A Caution Please read this manual carefully before operating Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty SAFETY SYMBOL AND MESSAGE CONVENTIONS CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS DO NOT OPEN OUVRIR This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit A SAFETY NOTICE Prior to use read through this manual Keep the manual in good condition Pay attention to safety warnings Observe all operating requirements Do not use the device near water or wet areas For cleaning only use a lint free dry cloth Install according to the specifications Place away from heat sources or heating appliances Use mains lead provided and2. O adastra 100V line systems For 100V line systems connect the amplifier to the first speaker in the system using double insulated speaker wire which has adequate current rating to handle the total output of the amplifier Connect the 100V output terminal to the positive connection of the speaker and COM output to the negative connection of the speaker Connect further speakers in parallel to the first speaker with all positive terminals and connected together and all negative terminals connected together as shown below 60W Oo Amplifier A 100V line speaker system can comprise of many speakers connected together The determining factor for how many speakers can be used on a single amplifier is the power rating For most purposes it is advised to connect as many speakers as needed with a combined wattage of no more than 90 of the amplifier s output power rating The terminals of a 100V speaker are connected to a transformer and in some cases this transformer may be tapped for different power ratings These tappings can be used to adjust the wattage and output volume of each speaker in the system to help achieve the ideal total power of the system for the amplifier Low impedance systems Alternatively each of the RS605 amplifiers can provide an output for a single 8Q speaker by connecting the 8Q output to the positive speaker connection and COM output to the negative speaker connectio
3. a PROTECT LED 1 on the front panel to indicate if that amplifier has entered the protect mode This indicates that the amplifier has experienced a problem and the amplifier should then be switched off and disconnected from the mains Disconnect the input and speaker output from the protected amplifier channel before attempting to switch on again If all else is operational check the speaker and cable and ensure that the input signal works OK on a different channel Check also that the speaker was connected to the appropriate terminal s on the modular connector If there is still a PROTECT indication after checking and reconnecting inputs and outputs refer to qualified service personnel to check the amplifier s Powering down To avoid loud pops through the speakers turn down the MASTER control before powering down 953 151UK User Manual Specifications O adastra Power supply 110 230Vac 50 60Hz DC power 24Vdc screw terminals Fuse T5A 250V Output power 300Wrms 5 x 60W all channels driven Output connections 5 x modular terminals COM 8 Ohms 100V Input connections 5 x paired RCA line Input sensitivity 10dBV Frequency response 100Hz 20kHz T H D 1 0 S N ratio 90dB Controls 5 x volume 5 x gain rear mode switch Dimensions 482 x 89 x 420mm Weight 14kg 953 151UK User Manual Troubleshooting O adastra No power LED on control pa
4. avoid damage to cable or connectors 10 Unplug power from mains during stormy weather or if unused for long periods 11 In case of malfunction water ingress or other damage consult qualified service personnel 12 Do not place in damp areas or near liquids or moisture Do not spill liquids on the housing 13 Please pay attention to warning symbols during transit and placement 14 Terminals marked with the 4 symbol are HAZARDOUS LIVE and should only be connected by qualified personnel 15 Ensure that the apparatus is connected to a mains socket with a protective EARTH connection 16 Ensure correct operation of the mains switch 17 The DC input terminals must only be connected to a DC power supply which complies with SELV 1O ONAWS WN pa Warning To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose any components to rain or moisture If liquids are spilled on the casing stop using immediately allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before further use Avoid impact extreme pressure or heavy vibration to the case No user serviceable parts inside Do not open the case refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Safety Check for correct mains voltage and condition of IEC lead before connecting to power outlet Use double insulated speaker wire with adequate current rating for 100V speaker connections Do not use 8Q and 100V terminals at the same time Do not connect 8Q speakers to the 100V termina
5. l or 100V speakers to the 8Q terminal Do not allow any foreign objects to enter the case or through the ventilation grilles or CD slot Placement For rack mounting ensure adequate support for the weight of the amplifier Ensure adequate air flow and do not cover cooling vents at the front and rear of the amplifier Ensure adequate access to controls and connections Cleaning Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the casing as required Use a vacuum cleaner to clear ventilation grilles of any dust or debris build ups Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit 953 151UK User Manual adastra Front panel RS605 5 CHANNEL SLAVE AMPLIFIER Qadastra POWER PROTECT LED indicators CLIP LED indicators SIGNAL LED indicators Channel volume controls Power on off switch OWN Rear panel 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz Qadastra c RS605 POWER INPUT LIFIER amp t O 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 Mains voltage selector 7 IEC mains inlet amp fuse holder 8 24Vdc power connection 9 Mode switch 10 Speaker output modular connectors 11 Channel GAIN controls 12 Line input connectors RCA 13 Ventilation grille do not cover 953 151UK User Manual O adastra Connection and setup Connect the rear IEC inlet 7 to the mains using the supplied mains lead or an equivalent approved type Ensure that the voltage is correct as indicated on the voltage selector 6 and that the mains o
6. n It is important to ensure that the speaker load is no less than 8Q and that the power handling of the speaker is equal to or greater than the output power of the amplifier 60W Amplifier 953 151UK User Manual O adastra Operation Select the required operating mode from the MODE switch on the rear panel 9 If the preferred usage is for all outputs to have the same signal the MIX mode may be used allowing 5 inputs to all 5 amplifiers Otherwise the 5CH mode feeds each input independently to its relative amplifier As a start point set all the GAIN 11 controls on the rear panel to the 12 o clock position When all connections to the amplifier are made turn all channel volume controls 4 fully down and switch on the power 5 and the power LED will illuminate Ensuring that the signal is active on one of the channel inputs gradually turn up the relevant volume control until the sound can be heard through the speaker s Each amplifier channel has its own SIGNAL LED 3 to indicate the status of the audio input A CLIP LED 2 indicates when this signal is clipping or overloading If the CLIP LED lights any more than very briefly during operation the relevant GAIN control should be reduced This same GAIN control can be increased if the input signal is not loud enough to drive the channel This would be the case if the CLIP LED never lights even when the channel volume is at full level Each amplifier channel also has
7. nel Ensure IEC lead is in good condition and connected properly If 24Vdc power input is being used check battery is charged Ensure POWER switch is on and check mains inlet fuse Power LED is on but no other LEDs and no output Check input signals and condition of input connection leads Check that the correct operation mode has been selected MIX 5CH Check that the channel GAIN control is not turned fully down Check that the relevant channel volume control is turned up POWER and SIGNAL LEDs lighting but no output Check speaker output terminals are connected correctly Check speakers are working test on another amp if available Output is very loud or distorted Check level of input signal is not too high Reduce channel GAIN control Reduce channel volume control Output is working but at very low level Check input signal level is not too low Increase channel GAIN control Increase channel volume level Amplifier overheating Ensure cooling vents are clear from debris and dust Check that 8Q speakers are not connected to 100V terminals Ensure total 100V speaker wattage is lower than amplifier rating Ensure that 100V and 8Q speakers are not both connected together Ensure that total load connected to 8Q output is not less than 8Q Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its usef
8. ul life X Disposal The Crossed Wheelie Bin symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines Errors and omissions excepted Copyright 2014 AVSL Group Ltd 953 151UK User Manual
9. utlet is switched on Alternatively the RS605 can be powered by a 24V battery such as a lorry or boat battery by connecting the and of the battery to the 24Vdc INPUT 8 on the rear panel Note Ensure that DC cables are capable of handling the current 15A min recommended Ensure the POWER 5 is switched off until all input and speaker connections are in place The RS605 is designed to accept up to 5 line inputs from a mixer or multiple input sources and provide power for up to 5 independent speaker zones from its 5 internal amplifiers Line level signal inputs should be connected to the dual RCA INPUT connectors 12 at the rear Each of the 5 amplifiers are mono so any stereo input signals will be summed together to provide a monaural output A Mode switch 9 offers the option of independent input to each amplifier SCH or a mix of all inputs to all amplifiers MIX Speaker outputs Each of the RS605 amplifiers can be used either as a 100V line amplifier or standard low impedance power amplifier These 2 configurations cannot be used together so it is important to decide which method will be used at the start The RS605 speaker outputs are via modular connectors with screw terminals These modular connectors may be unplugged from the rear for convenience during installation Information about the differences between 100V and low impedance systems are detailed on the following pages 953 151UK User Manual
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