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1. IY c PROFESSIONAL AUDIO USER S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind NOVA Products Service Information Form Owner s Name Shipping address Street Nature of the problem Be sure to describe the conditions that existed when the problem occurred and what attempts were made to correct it If warranty has expired payment method Cash Check Visa I Master card number Signature Enclose this form with the defective unit Do not mail separately Siti f x Series x Series Sith f LIMITED WARRANTY NOTES THE WARRANTY For a period of One 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser as shown on the original invoice or sales receipt NOVA International Group Limited warrants to the ORIGINAL OWNER of each product provided it was purchased at an Authorized NOVADealer that it is free of defects in materials and workmanship and that each product will meet or exceed all factory published specifications for each respective model NOVA agrees to repair or replace atits discretion all defective parts at no charge for labor or materials subject to following provisions WARRANTY VIOLATIONS NOVA shall take no responsibilit2. INPUT gt 2 o 5 n C CCI ACZ CZ CO C C C C C3 CO CJ 3 Tourz ours mean o Pos Pintech2 Pintechifpnaecha Pint nec Pint cha rint chtjpna cha _Pinz beet 13 10 11 12 PARALLEL gt j 1 CHANNEL 2 CAUTION TURN OFF AMPLIFIER STEREO J BRIDGE 78 1 BEFORE CHANGING THIS SWITCH OOOO LN UNO u RO Input attenuator Two front panel precision 41 steps input attenuator adjust level for their respective amplifier channels Minimum attenuation 0dB equals maximum output In the bridge mode both level attenuator must be at the same position We recommend that you set CH1 to the OdB full position CO C773 LOUDSPEAKERS Signal bar LED Each channel hasa signal LED as the inputsignal strength increase the green SIGNAL indi cators light respectively C Cc P Clip Limiter LED Each channel has a LED thatlight at the real clipping point more than 0 5 T H D and also indicates the inputsigned is compressedby amplifiers Page 4 Reference Manual Reference Manual Parallel Mono Mode Only use the CH 1 Input CH 2is not usedin the m MIXER Figure 1 Page 9 Stereo Mode standard In stereo mode the channels operateindependently withtheir input attenuators controlling the respective channel
3. slevel Recommended minimum nominal load impedancefor stereo operation is 4or 2 Ohmsper channel asindicated on the specifications Loudspeakers are connected to the speakon outputs CH1 or CH2 For reference see Figure 1 Bridged Mono Mode In Bridged Mono mode both amplifier channels work withthe same inputsignal but with inverse phases Theresult is adoubling of the output voltage andthus double the power on the double impedance If the amplifieris to beoperated in Bridged Mono mode ONLY one input may beused CH1 Werecommend that youset them tothe 0dB full position Loudspeakers are connected to the speakonoutput CH 1 For reference see Figure 1 Parallel Inputs Link In parallel mode both channels inputs are linked and receive the same signal The parallel mode is active if the Link switches are in position PARA Both level attenuators are active allowing you toset different levelsfor each channel Note that onlythe inputs are connected in parallel Thisis NOT aparallel mono mode Never connect either positive output terminal to ground orin parallel You may use the remaining input connectors to carry the signal to other amps NOTE Always turnoff the Linkswitch when usingthe amplifier for Bi amping Page 8 Reference Manual x Series TOY a 5 Protect LED Each channel hasa Protect LED that will light when the load connected is lowerthan 1 Ohm or amplifier broken If the amplifier is going to operate above its maximum operating tempe
4. ERS NO ras eend snem USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER hoke oh Worldwide Service SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE Betrete Service may be obtained from your local authorized service center To obtain service simply PERSONNEL DISCONNECT POWER CORD Urto Hazard Do Non Entrano present your sales receipt as proof of purchase along with the defective unit to an authorized EA sA nde nh PANEL GOWER service center They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remember to transport your unitin the original factory packaging 1 When sending a NOVAproduct to the authorized service center for service be sure to fill out xX the service information form that is enclosed at the end of this manual and include it inside your unit s shipping pack Do not send the service information form separately W A R N l N G 2 To ensure the safe transportation of your unit to the authorized service center ship it in an original factory packing container TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC ee m Do not ship the unit in any kind of rack Ignoring this warning may resultin extensive damage SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS to the unit and the equipment rack Accessories are not needed Do not send the instruction EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE manual cables and any other hardware Magnetic Field CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high gain equipment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly above or below this unit Because this amplifier has a high power density it h
5. as a strong magnetic field which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby This field is strongest just above and below the unit If an equipment rack is used we recommend locating the amplifier s at the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive eguipment at the top The lightning bolt triangle is The exclamation point triangle is used Printed on used alert the user to the toalertthe user to important operating recycled paper risk of electric shock and or maintenance instructions Page 2 Reference Manual Reference Manual Page 11 MOa SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Max output power RMS at 1kHz and 1 THD 89 per channel Watt 40 per channel Watt 2 per channel Watt 8 Q bridged Watt 40 bridged Watt MX Series X6000 1750 3000 4500 6000 9000 Note 1 Max output 4ohms bridge with burstsignal 100ms THD at 1kHz and 1dB below clipping Slew rate Dampping Factor Sensitivity Input connectors Link connectors Mode Switch Output Connector Operation voltage Soft Start Dimensions Wx D xH Unit mm Packing mm Weight kg Net Weight Gross Weight 0 10 45V us 600 26dB 32dB 1 4V XLR Female XLR Male Phonejack Stereo Bridge Parallel Speakon 230V Yes 483 x 446x 133 4 560 x 560x 195 35 38 Reference Manual x Series Introduction lve Reference Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a X Series audio power amplifier We would lik
6. dust build up orexcessive humidity e Fog machines output s oriented to the area of the amplifier e Exhaust air ventilators and similar units near the areaof the amplifier e With permanent vibrations e With excessive inductionor magnetic fields due to transformers and transmitters The ShowAlways Goes On X6000 is completely protected against every possible error inoperation and is designed to work under every condition It gives you maximum power with maximum safety and increases long term reliability Anticipating potential problems atthe design stage means your show always goes on Page 3 FIO x Series x Series Front Panel Parallel Inputs Link PARALLEL CAUTION TURN OFF AMPLIFIER BEFORE CHANGING THIS SWITCH MU ONU A MU LOUDSPEAKERS 26 Stereo Mode Rear Panel MIXER 14 13 15 8 10 11 9 9 CAUTION TURN OFF AMPLIFIER po of T O T o T BEFORE CHANGING THIS SWITCH Il NN CO Bridge Mono Mode Only use the CH 1 Input is not Rack mounting ears T Two frontpanel mounting holesare provided oneach mounting ear RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK O TN 10 m Gmc 7 al OUTHUT 2 ACINPUT 180V 245V INPUT OUTPUT LOUDSPEAKERS C gt C C C C C C C C J C C C C C C IDGE
7. e to thank you foryour confidence inus and our products All the components were specially selected Although the amplifier was designed to allow Straightforward and uninterrupted operation improper handling or incorrect installation could damage the power amplifier Your amplifier represents the latest technology in power amplifier design Please read this manual carefully asit contains information vital to the safe operation of your amplifier Unpacking Check the carton box and its contents immediately tosee if thereis any signof damage Upon unpacking inspectthe amplifier if you detectany damage inform the forwarding agent without delay and ask for the damage to be documented Claims can onlybe made againstthe forwarder agentby the consignee Be sure tosave the cartonand all packaging materials for the carrier s inspection It s a good idea to save the carton and packing material even if the amplifier has arrived in good condition Should you ever need to ship the unit back to service office or one of its Service Center Using only the original factory packaging will be the best way to save the unit from carriernegligence Installation Mounting The X6000 is 3 rack space units that can mount in astandard 19 rack Four front panel mounting holes are provided Rear mounting ears give additional supportespecially important in mobile sound systems The unit should not to be installed in alocation with e Toohigh ambient temperature
8. orized Service Center are not satisfactory Owner is instructed to give written notice to NOVA If the defect or malfunction remains after a reasonable amount of attempts by NOVA to remedy the defect or malfunction the Owner shall then have the option to elect either a refund or replacement of said NOVA product free of charge The refund shall be an amount equal to but not greater than the actual purchase price not including any taxes interest insurance closing costs and other finance charges minus reasonable depreciation on the product If a refund is necessary the Owner must make the defective or malfunctioning product available to NOVAfree and clear of all liens or other restrictions MODIFICTTIONS OF EQUIPMENT NOVA reserves the right to modify or change equipment in whole or part at any time prior to delivery thereof in order to include therein electrical or mechanical improvements deemed appropriate by NOVA but without incurring any liability to modify or change any equipment previously delivered or to supply new equipment in accordance with any earlier specifications DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES YOU THE OWNER ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM NOVA ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE NOVA PRODUCT THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER PRODUCT OR WEEE Mark PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM SUCH ADEFECT If you wantto dispose ofthis product donot mix with general household wa
9. ower impedance loads as shown in table 1 As can be seen in table 1 the X6000 can produce output power in excess of 2000 watts MLS SWITCH SETTING 0 dB 1300 W 2300 W 2 ohms Stereo 2 channel 2900 W 2 3200 W 1 ooo o 2600 W 8 ohms Bridge mono 4600 W 4 ohms Bridge mono 5800 W 1 Reference Manual Page 5 Sith f x Series x Series Sith f 12 Input Sensitivity Gain Operation The standard settings are 1 4V 32dB 26dB selection is independent foreach channel Use this function to match the amplifier s sensitivity gain with the other connected equipment Grounding As option is possible adjust the unit for any sensitivity gain Note that everyincrease of the gain will decrease the S N ratio 13 Mode operation switches Setup these switches for the desired operation mode Forreference see Figure 1 14 Speakon outputconnectors The unit hasfour Speakon connectors as outputs CH1 and CH2 Every onepermit the con nection of both channels for stereo operation or parallel mode For bridge operation the CH1 connector shouldbe used Forreference see Figure 1 15 A C Power cable The unit have one A C power cable Before connection be sure that the cable is not frayed or broken The connection must be made only ina plug with the electrical ground wire sys tem 16 S N label Every unit hasa label indicating the model andthe bar codeserial number Page 6 Reference Manual There is noground lift switchor te
10. power up Cooling Requirements Amplifier use aforced air coolingsystem to maintaina low even operating temperature Drawn by ainfinitely variable speedfans mounted inside the unit airenters through the front grills with dustfilter and courses through the cooling fins ofthe heatsinks which dissipates power transistor heat before exiting through the rear panel ports Make surethat there is enough space aroundthe front ofthe amplifier toallow air toenter andaround the units to allow the heated air to exit If the ampis rack mounted donot use doorsor covers onthe front and rearof the rack the air mustflow through the amplifier without resistance Note whatever typeof rack youare using make sure that the heated air canescape freely and that thereis not resistanceto the intake of cool airthrough the frontgrill Configuration Use the configuration switch configurate the amplifier to meetyour requirements The setup must be donewith the unitswitched off Withthe switches andjumpers is possible to configurate the amplifierfor the following functions Reference Manual Page 7
11. rature 90 C The indicator first comes on as a warning to either turn down the input level or check the cooling arrangements Beyond the maximum temperature the amplifier will mute the input signal Once the cooling fans have brought the output heat sinks back to normal operating temperature the input signalis un muted oD Power LED The green active LED illuminates to indicate that the amplifier is turned on and works correctly M AC power switch Use this to switch on the amplifier A soft startsystem limits the start up surges oo Fan exhaustports Heated air exits the amplifier through the exhaust ports located on the rear of the amplifier chassis Be surenot to blockthis ports especially when rack mounting the amplifier co Input connectors XLR female is provided on each channel for balanced or unbalanced input Unfortunate wiring in the proximity of dimmers or other generalised phase controls motors trans former etc can cause interference into your system You will hear loud humming or a bumping noise in the loudspeakers Balanced wiring suppresses these noises quite significantly 10 Impedance matching OVP switch The VOP switchesare located onthe rear panel The VOP Minimum Load Select switches Offer impedance matching so you can drive the X6000 into 2 ohms without increased heat loss As stated earlier the X6000 can produce 2300 watts into both 2 and 4 ohms Use lower OVP settings when connecting to l
12. rminal onthis amplifier The signal groundis always floating via aresistor to chassis and the grounding system is automatic If a potentialabove 0 6V is presentsin between signal ground and chassis ground a shortcircuit is introduced between the two thereby enabling electrical protection If aunit in the system is faulty its mains fuse will blow due tothis automatic ground system If however you wish totie the sig nal ground tochassis connect the XLR connector s shell lugto pin 1 In the interestof safety never disconnectthe earth pinon theAC power cord For all units that are FCC approved radio interference there is anAC mainsfilter This fil ter needs the chassis ground forreference otherwise acurrent loop is formed via the signal ground Use the balanced input toavoid hum andinterference Connecting Power and Circuit size requirements Amplifier s power requirementare rated atidle at 1 8and 1 3 power severe music condi tion The maximum power current draw ratingis limited only by the internalfuses Consult the specification atthe end ofthis manual forthe power each amplifier will demand Mains voltage must alsobe correct andthe same asthat printed onthe rear ofthe amplifier Damage caused by connecting the amplifierto improper AC voltage isnot covered by any warranty Note always switchoff and disconnectthe amplifier from mains voltage before making audio connections andas an extra precaution have the attenuators turned down during
13. ste Thereare separate collectionsystems for used WARRANTY ALTERATIONS electronic products inaccordance with legislation under the WEEE No person has the authority to enlarge amend or modify this Warranty This Warranty is not extended by the length of Directive Directive 2002 96 EC and is effective only within the time which the Owner is deprived of the use of product Repairs and replacement parts provided pursuant to the European Union Warranty shall carry only the non expired portion ofthe Warranty THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL Page 12 Reference Manual Reference Manual Page 1 Siti f x Series x Series Sith f The information furnished in this manual does not include all of the details of design and engineering of this ae nie sb Service particular product not does it cover every possible application or situation concerning its usage which may u a occur during the installation operation or maintenance of said NOVA product This unit has very sophisticated circuitry and should only be serviced by a fully trained technician This is why each unit bears the following label IMPORTANT THE PRODUCT REQUIRES CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING X CAUTION A Z CAUTION A To prevent electric shock do not remove covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT Shock Hazard Do Not Enter servicing to a qualified technician REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COV
14. y for repair or replacement as specified under this warranty if the damaged product has been subject to misuse accident neglect or failure to comply with normal maintenance procedures or if the serial number has been defaced altered or removed Nor will NOVA accept responsibility for or resulting from improper alterations or unauthorized parts or repairs This warranty does not cover any damage to speakers or any other consequential damage resulting from breach of any written or implied warranty NOVA WARRANTY PROVISIONS NOVA will remedy any defect regardless of the reason for failure except as excluded by repair or replacement NOVA will remedy the defect and ship the product within a reasonable time after receipt of the defective product at an NOVA Authorized Service Center TO OBTAIN WARRANTYSERVICE In the event that an NOVA product requires service the Owner must contact NOVA or an Authorized NOVA Service Center to receive an R A N Return Authorization Number and instructions on how to return the product to the NOVA Authorized Service Center or to the factory NOVA or its Authorized Service Center will initiate corrective repairs upon receipt of the returned product Please save original carton and all the packing materials in case shipping is required All products being returned to the factory or service center for repairs must be shipped pre paid If the repairs made by NOVA or the NOVA Auth
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