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Operating Manual
MA SERIES
MA-500.8
MA-500.4
MA-250.8
MA-250.4
4- and 8-channel
Power Amplifiers
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual MA SERIES MA-500.8 MA-500.4 MA-250.8 MA-250.4 4- and 8-channel Power Amplifiers...
  • Page 2 MA Amplifier • Operating Manual MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Important Safety Instructions • Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement Read these instructions. Protéger le cordon de secteur Keep these instructions. contre tous bris ou pincement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral Heed all warnings.
  • Page 3 The warranty covers every product generates, uses and can radiate radio and packing materials are not available for with the Ashly brand name, and is offered at no frequency energy and, if not installed and inspection by the carrier. Save all packing extra cost to you.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ....4 • Remote standby contact closure, Requirements ....4 Thank you for your purchase of this Ashly MA switchable polarity power amplifier. This product uses state of the 2.1 AC mains ....... 4 art, light weight, high power, high efficiency •...
  • Page 5: Input Signal Wiring

    163 watts lost as heat. Always be sure to use to the speaker’s own impedance, reducing Ashly recommends a stripped wire length adequate gauge speaker wire. the power which is actually delivered to the of 5mm (0.2 in) for use with Euroblock...
  • Page 6: Mechanical

    MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Amplifier Protection Mechanical Each amplifier model is 2RU and is designed to Power-On Delay: All models have a two second fit into a 19-inch equipment rack with minimum depth of 16.1" (409mm). Use four screws turn-on delay to prevent excessive in-rush when mounting the amplifier to the front rack current when first powered on.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Features

    MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Front Panel Features MA500.8 shown Air Vents Cool air enters in through the amplifier front and is vented out the rear. Channel LED Indicators CLIP/MUTE (red): • CLIPPING is indicated when the speaker output reaches 95% (-0.5dB) of maximum power.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Features

    MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Rear Panel Features Audio Inputs Balanced Input Euroblock connectors (3.5mm) are used for wiring input signals. If using unbalanced (single-ended) inputs, connect the signal wire to the (+)input pin, connect the Output Mode DIP Switch Utility DIP Switch Functions: shield wire to the (-) input pin, and optionally Output mode...
  • Page 9: Amplifier Gain

    AC Mains Connector Ashly's proprietary one channel is now 900W (1,800W bridged), power sharing Always use the AC cord provided by Ashly nearly double the normal rated power. Note algorithms continually for connecting to mains power. The amplifier that the total output power available within a...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

        Still Not Working? *Power Supply Rails Too High (all 4) Standby Low (0)   • Contact Ashly technical support at Standby Low (0) Micro-Controller Over-Temperature †† (all 4)      1-800-872-0010 x124, or email Amp still passes audio (unless amp is in Standby Mode), enacts countermeasures, automatic recovery service@ashly.com...
  • Page 11 MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Specifications General Power Amplifier Specifications Total Thermal Dissipation (0dBu = 0.775V rms) - in BTU/hour with typical input, all channels Amplifier Model MA500.8 MA500.4 MA250.8 MA250.4 driven, 120VAC Maximum Output Power, (Power Sharing OFF*) Amplifier Model MA500.8 MA500.4 MA250.8...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    MA Amplifier • Operating Manual Specifications (continued) DIP Switch settings (per channel) Other Input High Pass Filter 80Hz 2nd order HPF, Attenuators Per channel: front panel, On (UP), Off (DOWN) Fully off = Mute Clip Limiter On (UP), Off (DOWN) Remote Control Options WR-1, WR-1.1 DC level control Output Mode (two DIP switches per ch.)
  • Page 13: Warranty

    ASHLY AUDIO in make additions to, or improvements upon, this defect and application that the product is used in.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ma-500.8Ma-500.4Ma-250.8Ma-250.4

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