Halcro MC70 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual MC70 7 Channel Power Amplifier MC50 5 Channel Power Amplifier MC30 3 Channel Power Amplifier MC20 2 Channel Power Amplifier www.halcro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MC30 Features ........12 Setting the IP address ....... 43 MC50 Features ........13 Ethernet communications ......43 Serial communications ......43 MC70 Features........14 Service and Warranty Information ..47 Installation..........15 Overview ............. 47 Unpacking ............15 Product warranty ........47 Storing packaging ........15... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Halcro Amplification for your home theater system Logic MC20, MC30, MC50 or MC70 multi- must meet a stringent set of requirements. It channel power amplifier. must have a dynamic range to suit the most explosive... -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Symbols Electrical safety The following symbols are used on this WARNING: This product must always be connected to a equipment: mains socket outlet with a lightning flash with protective earth connection. arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to Only use a suitable approved mains cord alert the user to the presence of complying with European individual country... -
Page 7: Protection From Fluids
Protection from fluids Service warnings The Halcro Logic MC20/30/50/70 units are designed for indoor use only and are not All compartments are sealed at the factory. If protected against liquids. They must not be... -
Page 8: Protection From Overheating
To prevent fire hazards, these openings must never be blocked or covered. The MC20/30/50/70 may be stacked on top of a Halcro Logic SSP80/100 amplifier but overheating result ventilation inadequate. Ensure there is at least 4 in... -
Page 9: Additional Important Safety Instructions For Us
Additional Important Safety Instructions for US The following instructions should be followed Additional instructions continued: by customers in the USA in addition to the o Protect the power cord from being safety instructions in the rest of this chapter: walked on or pinched particularly at o Read these instructions. -
Page 10: Interference Warning - Us Fcc Regulations
Interference warning - US Wiring to the Loudspeaker FCC Regulations Terminals to Class 2 Wiring (US Wiring Regulations) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This equipment has been classified as having device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 11: For Consumers Within The Eu
For Consumers within the European Union: The following instructions should be followed by customers in the EU in addition to the safety instructions in the rest of this chapter: o Do not dispose of this equipment in general household waste or unsorted municipal waste. -
Page 12: Mc20 Features
MC20 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC20 include: • 2-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 400 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 13: Mc30 Features
MC30 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC30 include: • 3-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 400 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 14: Mc50 Features
MC50 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC50 include: • 5-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 350 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 15: Mc70 Features
MC70 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC70 include: • 7-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 350 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 16: Installation
The airflow to these should not items: be interrupted. Ensure there is at least four • inches (ten centimeters) clearance around the MC20, MC30, MC50 or MC70, as vents. ordered • mains supply cable (USA and EU) •... -
Page 18: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections The numbers shown on the diagram below front and rear panel. Refer to this page for a are used throughout the manual to refer to quick reference controls the individual controls and connections on the connections. -
Page 19: Front Panel
Trigger connection Connections to up to seven (in the Connects to a control center such as the MC70) amplification modules comprising Halcro Logic SSP80/100 to allow it to audio input and loudspeaker connections control the multi-channel power amplifier. RS232 connection... -
Page 20: Mc20/30/50/70 Inputs
MC20/30/50/70 inputs Connect the audio source to the required Each amplification module is numbered and input, and make sure the selector switch is in named (15) for your convenience. To ensure the correct position: up for balanced voltage peak performance, and share the load equally input;... - Page 21 Connecting loudspeakers...
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Page 22: Connecting An Audio Source
Connecting an audio source Each amplifier module switch- input. Make sure the speaker setup is selectable inputs with an associated input consistent. For example, make sure the ‘Right socket for connection to the audio source Front’ speaker is connected to the ‘Right such as a CD player). -
Page 23: Connecting A Processor
Connecting a processor Connect either balanced to the corresponding ‘R.Rear’ output on the unbalanced (10) inputs on the multi channel processor. Make sure you set the selector power amplifier to the processor, making sure switch (9) on the rear panel to either balanced the speaker setup is aligned. -
Page 24: Connecting The Trigger
PC or by trigger cable to a control center such as Network. To connect to the PC/Network: the Halcro Logic SSP80/100. To activate the o Locate a suitable Ethernet cable (cross- remote On/Standby function: over cable required for direct PC to MC o Locate a suitable trigger cable. -
Page 26: Operation
If the multi-channel power amplifier trigger (6) is connected to a con rol center such Starting up as the Halcro Logic SSP, it can be left in Standby mode since the con rol cen er will Once the external cables are connected to the units, ensure the Master On/Off switch operate the amplifier when required. -
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance The multi channel power amplifiers have been o Immerse the soft cloth in the bucket of water and then wring the cloth out designed for indoor use only. Under no circumstances should the amplifier be allowed thoroughly until the cloth is nearly dry. to get wet. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy NO sound and NO lights Ensure the master switch is On and the mains cable is plugged into the multi-channel power amplifier. Ensure the mains cable is plugged into a working wall socket. (Try testing the wall socket with another appliance.) Check the fuse. -
Page 32: Halcro Reliabilty Assurance Service (Hras)
Halcro Reliabilty Assurance Service (HRAS) Halcro Reliability Assurance Service To install HRAS Monitor on your computer: (HRAS) is an optional feature that may be o Insert the HRAS CD into your computer installed on a computer connected to your CD drive. home entertainment network. -
Page 33: Launching Hras Monitor
Launching HRAS Monitor To launch the application at times other than If the computer is connected to the Internet, during installation: and an event such as a fault occurs, the fault is logged, and E-mails are automatically sent o Double-click the shortcut icon on the to the recipients listed on the HRAS Monitor Desktop. - Page 34 To allow HRAS Monitor to find and register Registering devices devices: Devices must registered with HRAS o Make sure HRAS Monitor is running and Monitor before they can be monitored. HRAS Registration page is displayed. Currently, the only devices monitored by HRAS are the MC series of multi-channel o Make sure your multi-channel power power amplifiers.
- Page 35 The software begins a search for devices When a device is registered and selected, connected to the network and displays the buttons become available on the right of the results. The name, IP address and status window for editing, deleting or showing information should appear automatically.
- Page 36 Manually registering a device To register a device manually instead of allowing the HRAS Monitor to search for connected components: HRAS o Click Register Device… on the Registration page. Register Device dialog is displayed. Enter a device name and its IP address in the boxes, and ensure the check box is ticked if you want the device to be monitored.
- Page 37 To setup which events should trigger an The E-mail Server section of the E-mail E-mail (normally failure of an output channel Notification page sets your Internet only). connection details. o Click Select Events. o Enter the IP address of your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Page 38 The bottom section of this page allows you to recommend telephone enter up to three E-mail addresses. If a recipient(s) to confirm they have received the problem occurs with your system, these test E-mail, which will confirm the E-mail setup E-mail recipients will receive notification of the correct.
- Page 39 Setting HRAS options To check or change the HRAS setup options: Tools o Select Options from the menu. Options dialog is displayed. o If a period other than the default is required, select it from the pull-down list. o Make sure “Always enable HRAS for newly discovered devices”...
- Page 40 Modifying device properties To view or monitor a device’s properties: o On the HRAS Registration page, highlight the device concerned. o Click Edit (or select Edit from the Device menu). Edit dialog is displayed. o View or change the details as required. o Click OK to save the changes or Cancel to lose them.
- Page 41 General This page indicates the model and serial number of the device highlighted on the HRAS Registration window, and shows the mode and status (on or off) of each of the channels. In the bottom section the amplifier channel numbers or PS (power supply) are shown in red if there is a fault in the respective channel or power supply.
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Page 42: Viewing The Events Log
To view the HRAS events: Viewing the events log o Click Source to sort the list by application The events log keeps a record of events name. pertaining to the system monitored by the ® HRAS application. It is a normal Windows o Scroll through the list to the HRAS function. -
Page 43: Shutting Down Hras Monitor
Shutting down HRAS Monitor To remove the application: exit HRAS Monitor o Scroll through the list to find and select program, right click the HRAS HRAS Monitor ® application icon in the Windows Exit Taskbar, and then select o Click Remove. from the menu. -
Page 44: Communications
Communications The Halcro MC series have can be controlled Ethernet communications and monitored via a personal computer (PC). A serial and an Ethernet port are available for multi-channel amplifiers this purpose. connected to an Ethernet network. There are three modes communication which Each port has two modes of operation: plain... - Page 45 M01 = MC20, M02 = MC30, M03 = MC50 and M04 = MC70. Rxxxxxxxx indicates serial number of amplifier indicates power status, 1 = On, 0 = Standby...
- Page 46 To enter ASCII mode press return three times set ip <addr> print or set IP address to send three line feeds. Once in ASCII mode set netmask <addr> print or set netmask you cannot return to pseudo-binary mode set broadcast <addr> print or set without disconnecting and reconnecting.
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Page 48: Service And Warranty Information
Overview Product warranty All Halcro products are designed and built to Halcro warrants the MC20, MC30, MC50 and world-class standards of quality, reliability, and MC70 multi-channel power amplifiers to be performance. Since so much care has gone free from defects... -
Page 49: Transferability
Transferability If service is required Transferability means that the warranty stays suggest that work with your with the product from the date of original authorized Halcro dealer when the need for purchase through the full warranty period, technical service, training, or applications regardless of who owns the product. -
Page 50: Transportation Of Products
Transportation of products If you have moved Halcro pays freight one-way to return product In the event that you have changed locations once warranty repair is completed. Halcro since your original Halcro purchase, we will requests prepaid shipment to the factory or to happily direct you to your nearest authorized a designated repair center or service agency. -
Page 52: Index
Master On/Off switch, 25 E-mail, 3, 31 MC20, 11 notification, 32, 35 MC30, 12 EMC, 5 MC50, 13 Ethernet, 43 MC70, 14 EU, 10 Naked flames, 6 Events viewer, 41 On mode, 25 Fault finding, 29 Operation, 25 FCC rules, 9... - Page 53 Test E-mail, 37 Troubleshooting, 29 Unbalanced voltage input, 19 Uninstall, 42 Unpacking, 15 US warnings, 8 Ventilation, 7 Voided warranty, 47 Warm up, 25 Warranty, 47 XLR output, 19...
- Page 55 Copyright and acknowledgements This product is manufactured by Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd trading as Halcro and Halcro Audio (USA) Inc Halcro Logic and Lyrus are trademarks of Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd, Australia. ® ® Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.