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  • Page 3 INFORMATION FOR USE FOR MODELS Q-POWER 6 and Q-POWER 10 QUM_GB_2008-R1_01-2008 © Copyright 2007 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 2762 408-0 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S P.
  • Page 4 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10) The amplifi er may only be used in accordance with the information provided 1) Read the information for use (user manual). in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifi er please ensure that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations as detailed in 2) Please keep this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the am- the user manual, are adhered to.
  • Page 5 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 1. Read the information for use (user manual) CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS CAUTION When shipping the Q-POWER amplifi er always use the original shipping carton EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT. and packing materials.
  • Page 6 14. Servicing and Replacement Parts Any mounting of the amplifi er should follow the manufacturers instructions and All service and repair work must be carried out by a CAMCO authorised dealer. should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7 Manufacturers Address: Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Declares that the product with the model name: CAMCO Power amplifi er Q - P O W E R and Q - P O W E R Conforms to the following standards: EN60065...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    8.1 Summary Of Warranty 4.1.4 Clip LEDs 8.2 Items Excluded From This Warranty P. 16 4.2 Controls 8.3 What CAMCO Will Do 4.2.1 Volume Control 8.4 How To Obtain Warranty Service 4.2.2 Gain selector 8.5 CAMCO’s Product Improvement 4.2.3 Limiter Switch P.

  • Page 9: Welcome To Camco

    Only you the consignee may initiate a claim for shipping damage. systems for use both on tour and in fi xed installations. CAMCO will be happy to cooperate fully as needed. Please save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.

  • Page 10: The Amplifi Er

    fi er output stage 2,5 kW peak per channel @ 4 Ω, Q-POWER 10 using a MOSFET class D high effi ciency power amplifi er output stage 2 Facilities 2.1 Q-POWER –...
  • Page 11 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S MODEL: Q-POWER 6 120 / 230 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 1600 W OUTPUT PWR PER CH/IMP: 1000 W / 4 Ohm SER. NO. : 45800 MADE IN GERMANY 2.2 Q-POWER –...
  • Page 12 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 2.3 Factory settings Q-POWER amplifi ers are delivered with the following factory settings: Front panel: On/Off Switch The amplifi er is switched off. 5 - 8 Volume Control The volume is set to minimum.
  • Page 13 120 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 22 / 12 A 1600 W Q-POWER 10 120 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz 21 / 11 A 1500 W If a power cut occurs while the amplifi er is switched on, it will restart auto- matically once the power supply has been restored.

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 3.3 Mounting Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifi er to the front rack rails. For mobile use, the amplifi er should also be secured using the 19” mounting elements on the rear panel.

  • Page 15: Cooling

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 3.4 Cooling Input D Input C Input B Input A Under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The air is taken in from the front and out through the back. It is of course essential that while the power amp is running air is able to circulate around it freely.
  • Page 16 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S The Q-POWER 6 and Q-POWER 10 amplifi ers are optimised for a loudspeaker The pin confi guration of the Barrier Strip connector is as follows: impedance of 4 Ω . Attaching lower impedances might affect audio quality and Top row from left to right: overall performance of the amplifi...

  • Page 17: Indicators

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 4.1 Indicators 4.1.3 I-Out LEDs 4.1.1 On LEDs The brightness is proportional to the output current in the channel. Output cur- Under normal operation, after the amp has started, the green power LEDs are rent of approx.

  • Page 18: Controls

    (Q-POWER 6) or limit the maximum load current in the power transistors (logarithmically) and therefore guarantee an optimal range of settings for (Q-POWER 10). practical applications. Each channel can be set individually. 4.3.3 DC Protection Set the volume to zero before turning on the amplifi...

  • Page 19: Mains Protections

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 4.4 Mains Protections 4.5 Main SMPS Protections 4.4.1 Inrush Current Limitation 4.5.1 Over Current Protection Within approximately 2 seconds of the Q-POWER Amplifi er being switched on, The main SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) transformer current of your the inrush current limiter will increase mains current smoothly from nearly zero Q-POWER Amplifi...

  • Page 20: Filter Cleaning

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 4.7 Filter Cleaning The air intake on the front of your Q-POWER Amplifi er is fi tted with a removable WARNING: Turn off the amplifi er before removing the front frame. fi...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Volume Control Security Cover

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 4.8 Mounting the Volume Control Security Cover It is possible to install a solid protection over the volume controls to prevent intentional or unintentional changes of the amplifi er volume settings. WARNING: Disconnect the amplifi...

  • Page 22: Problem: No Sound

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 5.1 Problem: No Sound 5.2 Problem: Distorted Sound Indication: Indication: On LEDs not lit Output Current LEDs are lit Signal LEDs not lit Signal LEDs responding to signal level Check AC plug.

  • Page 23: Problem: Hiss

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 5.3 Problem: Hiss / Noise Unplug the amplifi er input to confi rm that the hiss is coming from the source or from a device upstream. Erratic or popping noises indicate an electronic fault in the offending unit.
  • Page 24 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S Q-POWER 6 Q-POWER 10 470 W @ 8 Ω 620 W @ 8 Ω Output Power 800 W @ 8 Ω 1100 W @ 8 Ω 1 kHz, THD < 1 %, all channels driven 1000 W @ 4 Ω...
  • Page 25 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S Q-POWER 6 Q-POWER 10 THD+N (typical) < 0,03 % < 0,05 % 20 Hz - 10 kHz, 8 Ω, 11 dB below rated power Damping Factor > 350 >...
  • Page 26 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S +180 +0.75 +160 +0.5 +140 +120 +0.25 +100 -0.25 -0.5 -0.75 -1.0 -1.25 -1.5 -1.75 -2.0 -100 -2.25 -120 -2.5 -100 -2.75 -160 -3.0 -180 100k Figure 7.1 Figure 7.3 Gain vs.
  • Page 27 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S -100 -110 -120 -100 Figure 7.2 Figure 7.4 Channel separation vs. frequency @ 10 W / 4 Ω (Q-POWER 6, Q-POWER Common mode rejection ratio (Q-POWER 6, Q-POWER (Measurements of a typical performance) (Measurements of a typical performance)
  • Page 28 Q-POWER 10 Distortion Limited 4 Ohm Output Power (1% THD) 8 Ohm 16 Ohm Impedance Figure 7.12 Q-POWER 10 (Measurements of a typical performance) P. 26 USER MANUAL Q - P O W E R S E R I E S...

  • Page 29: Summary Of Warranty

    8.1 Summary of Warranty 8.4 How to Obtain Warranty Service CAMCO guarantees the Q-POWER Amplifi er to be free from defective material You must notify your dealer/distributor of your need for warranty service. and/or workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of sale. When a All components must be shipped in the original packaging.
  • Page 30 CAMCO appointed dealers/distributors. distributor. CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen, Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany P. 28 USER MANUAL Q - P O W E R S E R I E S...

  • Page 31: Maintenance Information / 11 Decomissioning

    Q - P O W E R S E R I E S 10 Maintenance Information 11 Decomissioning Cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifi er must never carry out by un- During the decomissioning process of the amplifi er, all legally prescribed rules qualifi...
  • Page 32 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S Mailing Address: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D-57482 Wenden Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 2762 408-0 Facsimile: +49 (0) 2762 408-10 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com...
  • Page 33 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S P. 31 USER MANUAL Q - P O W E R S E R I E S...
  • Page 34 Q - P O W E R S E R I E S P. 32 USER MANUAL Q - P O W E R S E R I E S...
  • Page 36 www.camcoaudio.com...

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