TD-000235-01 rev. B *TD-000235-00* POWERLIGHT 3 SERIES PL325 1250 watts per channel at 2 ohms PL340 2000 watts per channel at 2 ohms PL380 4000 watts per channel at 2 ohms User Manual...
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11- Use only attachments/accessories specified by QSC Audio Products, Inc. 12- Use only with hardware, brackets, stands, and components sold with the apparatus or by QSC Audio Products, Inc. 13- Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
DataPort provides access to QSC's full range of digital processors and remote control monitor systems. The PL325 and PL340 continue the PowerLight legacy started in 1994, combining a powerful, lightweight and efficient switchmode supply with our most advanced Class-H linear output section. Their reference-quality audio performance, high thermal capacity, and touring-grade ruggedness continue to lead the industry.
RACK MOUNTING EAR 2RU, fits #10-32 or M6. AC POWER SWITCH Relay Controlled Inrush Limiting OPTIONAL HANDLES See page 8 for Installation. MODEL NUMBER PL325, PL340, PL380 COOLING VENTS Rear-to-Front Air Flow. Keep Clear.
LED INDICATORS BRIDGE PARALLEL Status of Input Mode Switch (Yellow) (Orange) GAIN CONTROLS 21 Steps, 1dB Each. CLIP (Red) Shows Distortion, Limiting, Muting -10dB (Orange) Output is approaching Full Power -20dB (Green) Middle of Normal Range SIGNAL (Green) Low End of Normal Range POWER (Blue) Run or Standby (on rear panel)
PLUGGABLE TERMINAL BLOCKS 5.0mm, 3-pin. Paralleled with XLRs Balanced Pinout: Unbalanced Pinout: XLR INPUT CONNECTORS Female and Male, Wired in Parallel for Daisychaining to Additional Equipment. Balanced Inputs, Impedance >10K Balanced: Unbalanced: QSC DATAPORT Supports QSC DataPort Products. CLIP LIMIT SWITCH (Ch1, Ch2) Off (No LED), On (Yellow) HIGH PASS FILTER SWITCH (Ch1, Ch2) Off (No LED), 30Hz (Yellow), 50Hz (Orange)
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COOLING VENTS SAFETY AGENCY AND Rear Intake. Keep Clear. RECYCLING MARKS AC POWER CABLE. Location and Type Vary By Model and AC Voltage. REAR SUPPORT EARS See page 10. AC BREAKER SERIAL NUMBER LABEL PL380 Only.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES AC POWER SWITCH •Controls all power to the amplifier. The AC Switch must be ON to use remote controlled Standby mode. The Blue POWER LED should illuminate whenever Power is ON, either in Standby or Run. •On the PL-380, it is normal for the Clip LEDs to remain on for 15 seconds after removing power. The red LEDs indicate prompt muting to prevent turn-off noises.
REAR PANEL FEATURES INPUT CONNECTIONS •Precision balanced inputs offer superior hum rejection, and accept >21dBu input levels on all Sensitivity settings (see Specs). •Female and Male XLR, Pluggable Terminal Blocks, and DataPort Input signals are all wired in parallel for each channel. •Paralleled DataPort routing is used for the first time on the PL3 series.
•1/3 power (pink noise) represents severe program with heavy clipping. •Full power (sine) is continuous sine wave driven at 1% clipping. Idle Model Load Current (Amperes) PL325 8 ohms x 2 4 ohms x 2 2 ohms x 2 PL340 8 ohms x 2 4 ohms x 2...
(USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor) Disclaimer QSC Audio Products, Inc. is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installa- tion and/or use of this loudspeaker product.