American Audio VX User Instructions

American Audio VX User Instructions

Vx series professional power amplifiers

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AmericAn Audio
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6122 S. eastern Ave
Los Angeles ca. 90040
6/09
Professional Power Amplifiers
VX Series

User Instructions

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  • Page 1: User Instructions

    Professional Power Amplifiers VX Series AmericAn Audio ® User Instructions 6122 S. eastern Ave Los Angeles ca. 90040 6/09...
  • Page 2 Reparaturen nur von qualifizierte Fachpersonal durchführen lassen. aChtUng: Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden, sollte diesen Gerät nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetz werden. Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inputs...........................................8 Outputs..........................................8 Speakon output connector Assembly...............................10 operating modes......................................11 protection circuitry Limiter.........................................13 Short circuit protection...................................13 Thermal protection..................................13 Amplifier Features.......................................13 Amplifier Password/Lock Feature................................16 Speaker Setup......................................15 Warranty.........................................16 Specifications.......................................17 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 3...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water. Fax: (323) 582-2610 D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 4...
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    8. down Button - This button allows you to scroll backwards when in the menu settings. 9. Up Button - This button allows you to scroll forwards when in the ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - VX Series™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 5...
  • Page 6 27. Fuse holder - This housing stores a 20 amp GmA protective fuse for the VX1000 and 25 amp GMA protective fuse for the VX 1500. Never defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations.
  • Page 7 41. Channel B Speakon output - optional speaker output connections. use pins 1+ and 1- of this 4-pole Speakon connector to connect to your speaker’s Speakon input jack. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - VX Series™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 7...
  • Page 8: Outputs

    Set Up InpUt - The vX Series amplifiers have one XLr jack for balanced input per channel. use this connection to connect the output signal from a mixer, cross-over or EQ to your VX Series amplifier. A balanced connection is recommended for cable runs longer that 20ft.
  • Page 9 You can purchase the Speakon NL4FC connectors from your local audio dealer. ® ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 9...
  • Page 10 INPUT T U CAUTION SPEAKON 1+ HOT 1 COLD MINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 2 OHM PERCHANNEL 4 OHM BRIDGE - B I D E + UTPUTS 120 60 4800 ATTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 10...
  • Page 11: Operating Modes

    This mode is recommended when using the vX Series™ to run bass speakers, to achieve better low end.
  • Page 12: Limiter

    Short Circuit Protection - The vX Series™ amplifiers all come with built-in output Short circuit protects. The output Short circuit protection protects the output devices of the amplifier from short circuits and stressful loads. if your speaker lines short, the ampli- fier automatically detects this problem and discontinues operation for that channel.
  • Page 13: Thermal Protection

    Protection - dual variable speed fans on the vX Series amplifier provide adequate cooling. during low level output the fans run at normal speeds.
  • Page 14: Amplifier Password/Lock Feature

    4. If the Password Status is set to “OFF”, you do not need to enter your password to make adjustments to the amp settings. if the password Status is set to “on”, you will have to enter your password to make adjustmetns to the amp settings. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 14...
  • Page 15 Mono brIDge set-Up use channel 1 input only (XLr Jack) Figure 14 use the two positive binding post termainals (red) for speaker output. speaKers 8 OHM MINIMUM ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - VX Series™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 15...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which American Audio® con- cludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio®...
  • Page 17 16.5” x 19” x 3.5” 19.5” x 19” x 3.5” (LxWxH): 429 x 483 x 88mm 429 x 483 x 88mm 495 x 482 x 88mm Weight: 40lbs/18.5Kgs 45lbs/18.5Kgs 52lbs/23.5Kgs American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - vX Series™ power Amplifier user manual page 17...
  • Page 18 ©American Audio® American Audio® is part of the American dJ® Group of companies American DJ® World Headquarters: 6122 S. eastern Ave. Los Angeles, cA 90040 uSA Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-582-2610 web: www.americanaudio.com / e-mail: info@americanaudio.com...

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