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1. RIDGE T CH1 GLASS 2 WRG MAY BE USED ror suo CLASS 1 WANG MUST BE USED OR 2 CHANNEL OPERATION S FOR BRIDGED MONO OPERATION consult Ewn 1 AC Mains Circuit Breaker will protect the amplifier against excessive current draw Should the breaker trip wait turn off the power switch then press in to reset 2 AC Mains Power Cord Caution should be used to protect the power cord from damage to prevent the possibility of electric shock 3 Channel 2 Speakon connector Used to connect speakers to Channel 2 Speaker wire should be connected to Pin1 and Pin1 within the mating connector 4 Channel 2 Multi way Binding post speaker connectors Red is positive and Black is negative Take care to assure no frayed strands of wire are bridging between the connectors This can be simplified by not stripping an excessive amount of insulation from the speaker wire 5 Channel 1 Multi way Binding post speaker connectors Red is positive and Black is negative Take care to assure no frayed strands of wire are bridging between the connectors This can be simplified by not stripping an excessive amount of insulation from the speaker wire 6 Channel 1 Speakor connector Used to connect speakers to Channel 1 Speaker wire should be connected to Pin1 and Pin1 within the mating connector Channel 1 s Speakon connector can be used to deliver the speaker level audio to a single speaker when the amplifier is set to t2. 80 HP ON 0 775 Figure F on the rear of the amplifier see figure F A range from 40dB to 20dB is available At 40dB very little signal is required to keep the amplifier turned ON and is considered to be a Bypass setting for the Signal Smart feature At a setting of 20dB a much larger amount of signal is required to overcome the standby function of the signal smart circuit A setting of about 30db will be virtually transparent to the user Once the threshold has been passed an amplifier that is in standby will return to its full potential in approximately 40 milliseconds or about the time it take to blink your eyelid Sonically this is transparent and causes little or no abbreviation of the sound if the threshold is not set to high 20db Turning the threshold control fully counter clockwise will bypass the Signal Smart feature on the amplifier 70V Direct Drive Operation The Xi1850 and the Xi2600 have sufficient output voltage capability in stereo mode to direct drive 70 volt distribution systems without using a step up transformer at the amplifier In this configuration the Xi1850 delivers up to 370 watts per channel and the Xi 2600 500 watts per channel to the 70V system depending on the impedance of the total system As with all 70V systems step down transformers are still required at each loudspeaker The Xi1850 can deliver 370 watts per channel into an 8
3. Ohm stereo loads By design the Xi Series power amplifiers are very accurate and efficient Your Xi Series amplifier will give you many years of outstanding service and reliability Unpacking Inside the box you will find one Xi Series Amplifier 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 CHANNEL 1 LU O P O O SIGNAL O O POWER O O PROTECT O O THERMAL O O STANDBY O POWER SPECIFICATIONS Xi1850 Xi2600 e 370W per channel into 8 ohm stereo
4. ohm impedance 54 41V line voltage The Xi2600 can deliver 500 watts per channel into an 8 ohm impedance 63 25V line voltage The price for going direct is having to calculate the new transformer tap values at the new line voltage Since watts are proportional to the square of the voltage compute the correction factor by taking the ratio of the square of the line voltages then multiply each tap value by this correction factor For example choose a transformer that has tap values at 10W 5W and 2 5W when used ina 70 7 volt distributions system Its new tap values when used with an Xi1850 are computed as follows 1 Complete correction factor K K 54 41V 70 7V K 0 59 2 Apply to tap value 10W x 0 59 5 9W SW x 0 59 2 95W 2 5W x 0 59 1 74W Its new tap values when used with an Xi2600 are computed as follows 1 Complete correction factor K K 63 25V 70 7V K 0 80 2 Apply to tap value 10W x 0 80 8 0W 5W x 0 80 4 0W 2 5W x 0 80 2 0W When used in a 70 7 volt distribution system this transformer s new tap values are as noted above Note that the 3dB power relationship between each tap still holds true Similarly maximum amplifier loading occurs when the sum of the New tap values eguals the amplifier s output power per channel into the 8 ohm load Performance Specifications Xi1850 Xi2600 THD N lt 0 5 rated power 8 ohm 20 20kHz lt 0 5 rated power 4 ohm 20 20kHz 1 rated power 2 ohm 1k
5. the AC cables power transformers motors or EMI inducing device 4 Try connecting another source to the power amplifier inputs If the hum stops the problem lies with the original source component Distortion Distortion is usually caused by excessive loss in the input controls the mixer equalizer crossover cannot produce enough output overdriving resulting in output clipping or current limiting caused by excessively low load impedance 1 Check the setting of the input level sensitivity controls If set too high the preceding piece of equipment may overdrive the input stage 2 Check the speaker connections and verify that all screw connections are tight and that there are no stray strands of wire to cause short circuits 3 _ Verify that the total load impedance presented to the amplifier is within the limits described in this manual for mode of operation selected 11 Notes Carver Professional 9300 North Decatur Street Portland Oregon 97203 Phone 503 286 9300 Fax 503 978 3302 Email support carverpro com Web www carverpro com 8100 0305A
6. this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected IMPORTANT Xi1850 and Xi2600 amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high gain equipment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly a
7. E Loudspeakers must be connected with consistent polarity for correct phasing between them Incorrect phasing will do no physical harm but frequency response will be affected The key is to make sure that both speakers connected to the speaker terminals are hooked up the same way Connect at the speaker outputs to on the back of the speaker and at the speaker outputs to on the back of the speaker Bridged Mono Operation When in Bridged Mono mode connect the input signal to CH2 input CH1 input becomes disabled Connect the speaker s to the two red binding posts The CH2 terminal is the hot non inverting side and the CH1 terminal is the low inverting side When connected in this way each channel sees one half the impedance of the speaker s connected between them If and 8 ohm speaker is used each channel will see a 4 ohm load Therefore it is not recommended that any load lower than a 4 ohm load be connected in this mode of operation In Bridged Mono operation Class 1 NEC cable must be used Use Dual Mono mode for lower impedances To R Speakor connectors in Bridged Mono mode see the paragraph above refencing Speakon NOTE Be sure to set both CH1 and CH2 input level controls to the same setting for egual power distribution to the inverted and non inverted signals WARNING In bridged mono operation the output connections are actually a balanced output configuration This means that b
8. Hz 1 rated power 8 ohm bridged 1 rated power 4 ohm bridged IMD SMPTE lt 0 2 60HZ 7kHz 4 1 35Vpeak 4 ohms Dynamic Headroom 1 5dB Power Bandwidth 20 20 kHz 4 and 8 ohm loads Frequency Response 20 20kHz 0dB 1dB Signal to Noise gt 100dB A Weighted referenced to 4 ohm rated power Crosstalk gt 70dB 1kHz referenced to rated power 4 ohm CMRR 70dB at 1kHz Slew Rate 20V uSec Sensitivity for rated power 0 775Vrms or 1 55Vrms Selectable Input Impedance 50k balanced Input Overload 20dBu Protection Thermal Short Circuit Over Current amp Over Voltage Stability Unconditionally stable into reactive loads at 1 3 rated output power Duty Cycle Continuous operation at 1 3rd power POWER REQUIREMENTS Mains Voltage output power rated at nominal voltage 100Vac 50 60Hz 10 117Vac 60Hz 10 234Vac 50Hz 10 Current consumption 1 8 rated power pink noise Xi2600 8 ohm x 2 500W 7 0A 117V 60Hz 400W 2 8A 234V 50Hz 4 ohm x2 700W 10A 117V 60Hz 600W 4 0A 234V 50Hz 2 ohm x 2 1250W 15A 117V 60Hz 1100W 7 5A 234V 50Hz Xi1850 8 ohm x2 340W 4 9A 117V 60Hz 340W 2 3A 234V 50Hz 4 ohm x 2 525W 7 2A 117V 60Hz 525W 3 5A 234V 50Hz 2 ohm x 2 850W 10 8A 117V 60Hz 825W 5 3A 234V 50Hz Limited Warranty Information Xi Series Power Amplifiers 5 Years The following limited five year warranty is exclusive to the United States and its possessions and territories In all other countrie
9. ORAY DNIPRO Xi1850 Xi2600 User Manual FROFRERSSIONAL BP alma Xi1850 A Product of Phoenix Gold International Inc e 9300 North decatur Street e Portland Oregon 97203 e Tel 503 286 9300 e Fax 503 978 3302 e www carverpro com CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Please read this entire manual especially the Instructions and Warnings before operating Explanation of Symbols The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus in or near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Do not defeat the safety pur
10. Phone Jack Use a 3 conductor TRS tip ring sleeve 1 4 Phone Plug The tip carries the high non inverted side of the signal the ring carries the low inverted side of the signal and the sleeve is signal ground see Figure A Figure A Balanced Connection XLR Use a male XLR connector Pin 2 carries the high non inverted side of the signal Pin 3 carries the low inverted side of the signal and Pin 1 is signal ground See Figure B Figure B For Unbalanced Operation Unbalanced Connection 1 4 Phone Jack Use a 3 conductor TRS Better Method tip ring sleeve 1 4 Phone Pug The tip carries the high non inverted side of the signal the sleeve is signal ground connect the sleeve to the ring see Figure C Optional Method Figure C XLR Use a male XLR connector Pin 2 carries the high non inverted side of the signal Pin 1 is signal ground Pin 3 is jumpered to Pin 1 See Figure d Unbalanced Connection Input Sensitivity The input sensitivity of the Xi amplifiers is set at the factory to 1 55VRMs for rated output The input sensitivity can be changed to 0 775VRMs by using the appropriate DIP switch on the rear panel The input sensitivity can be set independently for each channel Better Method Optional Method Figure D Output Wiring Use heavy gauge cable for speaker connections The greater the distance between the amplif
11. Xi Series amplifier s power is switched off Line cord is disconnected Poor fit between the plug and AC receptacle Power off at AC receptacle check with tester or lamp The amplifier is plugged into a switched outlet Verify that the outlet is live Xi Series amplifier s mains breaker has blown This amplifier contains no user serviceable fuses inside the chassis DIELS Power On Low Output or No Output Low or no output problems are usually signal source bad cable or partial output short circuit related 1 The input level sensitivity controls are set too low 2 Move the input connection to another amplifier that you know is working to verify that it is not a source problem 3 Check speaker connections Be sure that there are no small strands of wire touching similar strands coming from the other wire in the cable 4 Make sure the speakers are functioning correctly Ifyou are using bridged mono mode ensure that the Input and Output configurations are set correctly 6 Use a voltmeter to determine if the power line voltage is dropping excessively when the amplifier is driven hard 7 The thermal breaker in the power transformer has opened Allow amplifier to cool and the breaker will reset itself Playback Is Mixed with Hum 1 Check or replace the connecting cables between source and amplifier s input 2 Make sure that each screw terminal connection is tight 3 Signal cables may have been routed too closely to
12. anty Service Centers or give you detailed instructions on how to return the product to us for prompt action If you should have questions or comments please write to the Factory address below or contact us via email at support carverpro com or at our web site www carverpro com Please include the model and serial number of your Carver Professional product your complete address and daytime phone number Carver Professional Service Department 9300 North Decatur Street Portland Oregon 97203 Phone 503 978 3334 Fax 503 978 3302 Email support carverpro com Web www carverpro com Carver Professional Customer Support 9300 North Decatur Street Portland Oregon 97203 Phone 503 286 9300 Fax 503 978 3302 Email support carverpro com Web www carverpro com Carver Professional reserves the right to improve its products at any time Therefore specifications are subject to change without notice IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you are having trouble or suspect a problem with your Xi Series amplifier try some simple troubleshooting before contacting an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer Authorized Carver Professional Service Center or Carver Professional Technical Service Below are listed some general problems and items that should be checked in an attempt to resolve the difficulty No Sound No Power This is usually an indication of a power supply problem in either the power line itself or the amplifier s power supply Check the following
13. bove or below the unit Because this amplifier has a high power density it has a strong magnetic field which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby The field is strongest just above and below the unit If an equipment rack is used we recommend locating the amplifier s in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at the top TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Important Safety instructions FCC Compliance Notice Magnetic Field Warning Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking Important Paperwork Power Specifications Features Front Panel Controls amp Features Rear Panel Controls amp Features Installation Location and General Precautions Mechanical Considerations Rear Support for Road Applications Thermal Considerations AC Power Considerations Magnetic Leakage Considerations Input Wiring Output Wiring Multi Way Binding Posts Speakon Polarity Bridged Mono Operation Dual Mono Operation DIP Switches Signal Smart 70 Volt Direct Drive Performance Specifications Warranty Information Care and Service Assistance In Case of Difficulty o O 0000 00 0 O OON N SISI SI d SI SI d for ou D R ed Ww e RO PO NN k a O O INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing the Carver Professional Xi Series Amplifier The Xi Series amplifiers have superior fidelity and the capability to drive low impedances Our Xi series can deliver generous power levels even at 2
14. entilation holes are not covered and that air is allowed to circulate freely behind beside and above the amplifier Excessive heat is the single greatest cause of component failure Mechanical Considerations The Xi1850 and Xi2600 require three rack space units 5 25 and a depth of 16 inside the rack including the rear supports Secure the unit mechanically using four screws with washers to prevent marring the front panel Rear Support for Road Applications If the Xi amplifier is rack mounted and the rack is transported mechanical support for the rear of the amplifier is required This could take the form of a shelf across the rear of the amplifier or brackets that engage the rear of the amplifier Rear support is recommended in all Xi amplifier installations Thermal Considerations When the Xi amplifiers are used free standing no thermal considerations are necessary other than keeping the ventilation holes open If the amplifiers are rack mounted ensure that adequate ventilation exists if front of and behind the amplifier When several amplifiers are mounted together in a rack you may need to provide air inlets from the outside of the rack The Xi amplifiers are fan cooled The fan is internally mounted so that it draws air from the rear of the chassis and exhausts it out the front The Xi amplifiers may be stacked directly on top of each other without spacer panels If the amplifiers are used with other amplifiers ensure that the hea
15. he MONO configuration See page 8 for more information 7 Serial Number Label should not be removed This label contains the serial number and manufacturing information and removal will void the product s warranty 8 Cooling Fans Care should be taken to insure that the fans are always in proper working order and that they are clean and free from any build up of dust or debris Never place the amplifier in a position that would block the free flow of fresh air from the fans The direction of airflow is from the rear to the front of the amplifier 9 Input connectors An XLR connector and a 1 4 TRS connector are provided for each channel Within a channel the XLR and TRS connectors are wired in parallel 10 Threshold adjustment for the Signal Smart feature of the amplifier 11 DIP Switches for selecting various features of the amplifier Installation Location and General Precautions Observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your amplifier A Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture If a fluid or foreign object should enter the unit disconnect the power plug and contact an authorized dealer or service center Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the cord grasp the plug firmly and pull from socket B Protect from heat and allow adequate ventilation Place away from direct sources of heat such as heating vents and radiators All components produce some heat during operation so make sure that the v
16. ier and the speakers the larger the diameter the cable should be to minimize power losses across the cable and improve the damping of the speaker Cable thickness specifications or gauges get larger as the cable gets thinner thus 14 gauge cable is thicker than 16 gauge cable Use the following as a guide Up to 25 feet use 16 gauge up to 40 feet use 14 gauge up to 60 feet use 12 gauge up to 100 feet use 10 gauge up to 150 feet use 8 gauge and up to 250 feet use 6 gauge speaker cable This will ensure that the resistance of the speaker cable is less than 5 of 4 ohms resulting in a transmission loss of less than 0 5 dB With Xi amplifiers Class 2 NEC cable may be used In Bridged Mono operation Class 1 NEC cable must be used Multi Way Binding Posts Xi amplifiers can accept spade connectors bare wire or banana connections except CE approved versions Be sure that all the fine strands of the cable are twisted together and contained within the connector If even one strand is loose and can touch the adjacent terminal a short circuit may result Speakon NL4 Pinout Speakon Must use Neutrik Speakor 4 position female connector NL4FC or equivalent Use speaker cable gauges as specified above for optimum performance Stereo or paralleled configuration for both channels Pin 1 is positive and Pin1 is negative Using the Mono Bridged connector CH1 Pin 2 is positive and Pin1 is negative see Figure E Polarity Figure
17. lete description of the problem the associated components and connections and a copy of the purchase receipt Carver Professional does not pay initial shipping costs Return shipping costs will be pre paid if repairs were covered by the scope of this warranty YOU MUST RETAIN AND PROVIDE YOUR SALES RECEIPT TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty period begins from the date of the first consumer purchase from an Authorized Carver Professional Dealer Any implied warranties for merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose required by any state law are limited in duration to the warranty period of your product The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other written or oral is expressed or implied Carver Professional specifically disclaims the implied warranties and merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES In no event shall Carver Professional be liable for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damages which may result from failure of this product If your Carver Professional product proves defective in material or workmanship the liability of Carver Professional shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of Carver Professional of any defective part 10 STATE LAWS MAY DIFFER Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen
18. loads 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0 5 THD N 500W per channel into 8 ohm stereo loads 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0 5 THD N 585W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0 5 THD N 800W per channel into 4 ohm stereo loads 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0 5 THD N e 925W per channel into 2 ohm loads 1 kHz with less than 1 THD N 1170W bridged mono into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1 THD N e 1850W bridged mono into 4 ohms 1 kHz with less than 1 THD N e Stable 2 Ohm operation e Variable speed ultra quiet fan cooling 7 LED level display per channel including signal present and clip indicators Power ready Signal Present Clip Protect Thermal and Standby LED indicators for each channel e Level control defeat can be accessed from rear panel e Switched 40 Hz 80 Hz 12 dB octave cut High Pass and Low Pass Filters e Switched Soft Knee Clip Limiters e 1300W per channel into 2 ohm loads 1 kHz with less than 1 THD N 1600W bridged mono into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1 THD N 2600W bridged mono into 4 ohms 1 kHz with less than 1 THD N FEATURES e Soft Start In Rush Current Limiting e Input via 1 4 TRS and XLR connectors e Speaker Outputs via Neutrik Speakon connectors e Speaker Outputs via two pairs of Multi Way binding posts e Power Switch 2 positions ON OFF e Heavy Duty AC Line Cord e Optional Accessories 70 Volt Line Transformer Fron
19. oth output terminals have potentially high voltages present neither one may be grounded Dual Mono To configure the amplifier for Dual mono operation change the output configuration switches located on the rear panel of the amplifier Connect the input source to CH2 CH1 input is now disabled Connect speaker s to either CH1 or CH2 or both DIP Switches The Xi Amplifiers have an eight position DIP switch located at the input of each channel on the rear of the amplifier see Figure F CH1 DIP Switch top to bottom e Clip Limiter Low Pass select 120Hz or 80Hz Low Pass Filter select On Off High Pass select 80Hz or 40Hz High Pass Filter select On Off e Sensitivity select 0 775V or 1 55V e CH1 Level Control Bypass Mono Operation select Dual or Bridged CH2 DIP Switch top to bottom Clip Limiter Low Pass select 120Hz or 80Hz Low Pass Filter select On Off High Pass select 80Hz or 40Hz e High Pass Filter select On Off Sensitivity select 0 775V or 1 55V e CH1 Level Control Bypass Operation select 2 Channel or Mono Signal Smart Signal Smart is an energy saving circuit in the Xi amplifiers When the amplifier is idle for more than three minutes Signal Smart will cause the amplifier to go into a standby mode that significantly reduces current draw in the amplifier Find the Signal Smart Threshold adjustment Orr u LPF 120 LP ON HPF
20. pose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 91909 ON O aS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2
21. s the warranty is limited to two years Please see your Carver Professional dealer or distributor for the correct limited warranty information in your area or locale WHAT IS COVERED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP ONLY This limited Warranty DOES NOT extend to 1 damage caused by shipment 2 damage caused by accident misuse abuse failure to perform owner maintenance or operation contrary to the instructions in the Carver Professional owner s manual 3 units on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed and 4 damage resulting from modification or attempted repair by any other person than authorized by Carver Professional WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR Carver Professional will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered under this Limited Warranty See the next section concerning shipping charges WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE In the event your Carver Professional product requires service contact your Carver Professional Authorized Dealer Contractor or contact Carver Professional ATTN Customer Service Dept 9300 North Decatur Portland OR 97203 or call Customer Service Department directly at 503 978 3317 You will be directed to an Authorized Carver Professional Service Station or receive instructions to ship the unit to the factory Please save the original carton and packing materials in case shipping is required Please do not ship parcel post Include a comp
22. t output from the other amplifiers does not interfere with the ventilation of the Xi amplifiers or vice versa AC Power Considerations Ensure that the Xi amplifier is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage specified for your model and enough current to allow full power operation of all amplifiers plugged into the outlet The current demand of a power amplifier varies depending on several factors including the impedance of the load the output level of the amplifier and the crest factor and duty cycle of the program material Under typical conditions reproducing rock music with both channels driven into a 4 ohm load to the point where musical peaks are just at the clipping point the amplifiers require the following current Xi1850 525W 7 2A for 117V versions 525W 3 5A for 234Vversions Xi2600 700W 10A for 117V versions 600W 4 0A for 234V versions Magnetic Leakage Considerations The Xi amplifiers may be mounted without concern for magnetic flux leakage within the confines of common sense For example it is not a good idea to mount a power amplifier near a microphone input transformer or magnetic storage media The input signal can be used with either unbalanced shielded single conductor or balanced shielded two conductor cables Use shielded cable to conduct the signal from the source i e mixer equalizer CD player etc to the amplifier S Balanced Connection For Balanced Operation 1 4
23. t Panel Controls and Features CHANNEL 1 i O IP O SIGNAL O POWER O PROTECT O THERMAL O STANDBY pe a wa aan O OOO LOL BR L 1 Channel 1 Level Control is a 41 detent potentiometer allowing adjustment from infinite attenuation to OdB attenuation in 40 steps Level controls may be bypassed from rear panel 2 Status LEDs From top to bottom One Red Clip indicator per channel one Yellow Signal Present indicator per channel one Green Power ON indicator per channel one Red Protection indicator per channel one Red Thermal Overload indicator per channel and one Yellow Standby indicator per channel 3 Channel 2 Level Control is a 41 detent potentiometer allowing adjustment from infinite attenuation to OdB attenuation in 40 steps Level controls may be bypassed from rear panel 4 Ventilation openings for fan cooling Caution should be taken to keep the ventilation opening free from any obstruction to assure proper cooling The fans force air from the back to front of the Xi amplifiers 5 Power Switch Press up for the ON position or press down for the OFF position Rear Panel Controls and Features CARVER GEJ 9300 North Decatur St e Portland OR 97203 WARNING Risk ERGIE ELECTRIQUE DE FONCTIONNEMENT MODEL NO SERIAL NO DO NOT WARRANTY VOID REMOVE IF REMOVED BRIDGED
24. tial damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS Carver Professional reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements to its products without the responsibility of installing such changes or improvements on products previously sold by Carver Professional We suggest that you attach your purchase receipt to this Warranty and keep both documents in a safe place Thank you for your choice of a Carver Professional Amplifier CARE AND SERVICE ASSISTANCE Care Wipe off the Xi Series Amplifier s front panel and chassis from time to time with a soft dry cloth If you have something stubborn to remove use a mild dish soap or detergent sparingly applied to a soft cloth Don t use alcohol ammonia or other strong solvents Service Assistance We suggest that you read the Limited Warranty completely to fully understand your warranty service coverage Please promptly complete and return the Warranty registration card Also be sure to save the sales receipt in a safe place It will be necessary for warranty service If your Carver Professional product should require service you may contact the Carver Professional Technical Service Department by calling 503 978 3399 or by writing to us at the Factory address below We will then direct you to the nearest in our national network of Authorized Warr
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