Martin Audio MA4.2s User Manual
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3.1 EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
3.2 WARNING
3.3 CAUTION
3.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.5 USER RESPONSIBILITY
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4.1 UNPACKING
4.2 FRONT PANEL
4.3 REAR PANEL
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5.1 GAIN SWITCH
5.2 LINK SWITCH
5.3 OPERATING MODES
5.4 IMPEDANCE MATCHING (MLS SWITCH)
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6.1 MOUNTING
6.2 COOLING
6.3 OPERATING VOLTAGE
6.4 DENMARK
6.5 SWITZERLAND
6.6 GROUNDING
6.7 POWER CONSUMPTION
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7.1 INPUT CONNECTIONS
7.2 CONNECTING SPEAKERS
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8.1 OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
8.2 POWERING UP – SOFT START
8.3 INPUT ATTENUATORS
8.4 INDICATORS
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9.1 OUTPUT LIMITER
9.2 THERMAL PROTECTION
9.3 VHF PROTECTION
9.4 SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
9.5 AUTOMATIC FUSE SAVER, AFS - LIMITER
9.6 AC MAINS VOLTAGE PROTECTION
9.7 THE "AC" LED
9.8 D.C. PROTECTION
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10.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
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All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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CONTENTS MA4.2S USER GUIDE
APPROVALS
WARNINGS
3.5.1
LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE
3.5.2
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT HAZARD
3.5.3
RADIO INTERFERENCE
INTRODUCTION
REAR PANEL FEATURES
5.1.1
GAIN
5.1.2
SENSITIVITY
5.1.3
OPTIONS
5.3.1
STEREO MODE
5.3.2
NOTES FOR AMPLIFIER TESTING
5.3.3
TANDEM MODE
5.3.4
BRIDGE MONO MODE
5.3.5
BRIDGE MONO MODE FEATURES
5.4.1
THE MLS TECHNOLOGY :
5.4.2
THE PROBLEM
5.4.3
THE SOLUTION
INSTALLATION
6.7.1
CALCULATION
CONNECTIONS
7.1.1
BALANCED INPUTS
7.1.2
UNBALANCED INPUTS
OPERATION
PROTECTION FEATURES
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS MA4.2S
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  • Page 1 9.5 AUTOMATIC FUSE SAVER, AFS - LIMITER 9.6 AC MAINS VOLTAGE PROTECTION 9.7 THE "AC" LED 9.8 D.C. PROTECTION MAINTENANCE 10.1 TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS MA4.2S All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 2: Explanation Of Graphical Symbols

    Protect the mains cable from being walked upon or rolled over by heavy objects. 11. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 3: User Responsibility

    All electrical products sold in the EC must be approved for immunity against electromagnetic fields, high voltage flashes, and radio interference. Consult your dealer or an experienced engineer/ technician for help. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 4: Front Panel

    Unpacking Each Martin Audio MA series amplifier is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the unit, examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if such damage is found.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    8. Gain switch channel A. Three of the switches in the DIP-switch selects the maximum gain of the channel to be either 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 36, 39 or 41 dB. (See page 6). All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Features

    As the output power varies with the load impedance, 4 ohms is usually taken as the reference. Because the MA4.2s is equipped with an MLS-switch there are numerous variations of output power versus sensitivity versus load impedance.
  • Page 7: Link Switch

    You can use the remaining input connectors to parallel off “Daisy – chain” signals to other amplifiers. NOTE: Always turn off the Link switch when using the amplifier for Bi-amping. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 8: Impedance Matching (Mls Switch)

    Bridge mono mode Bridge mono mode is used to deliver increased power to the loudspeakers. Using the MA4.2s in bridge mode reduces the number of channels from two to one. The nominal impedance of the load must be more than 3 ohms. Set the Link/bridge switches to the “On” position (UP) and use either of the input connectors A or B.
  • Page 9: The Mls Technology

    As power is the product of current and voltage, an increase in current requires a reduction in voltage. This reduction in voltage also causes the dissipation in the output devices to be lower. The current limit protection All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Danish safety regulation only permits the use of an 8A main fuse. As the MA 4.2s uses an internal primary mains fuse of 15A, the MA4.2s must be equipped with an industrial mains connector rated for 16A or above, or as an alternative it can be hard wired to a 16A capacity circuit and breaker.
  • Page 11: Power Consumption

    2300 / 3 = 767 watts, and the total output power = 2 x 767 = 1534 watts. The power consumption according to the chart above is then 1975watts. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 12: Connections

    To daisy chain amplifiers, use the XL R-m ale conn ector, labe le d Link, provided o n e ach chan nel. It is co nne cte d in pa ra lle l w ith the Ne utrik Co mb o jack o n e ach inpu t. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 13: Connecting Speakers

    (see bridged mono operation on page 8). The left Speakon, Channel B, carries only the channel B output. Bridged mono Channel A and B into one Speakon Channel A and B into two separate (Stereo and Bi-amp) Speakons. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 14: Operation Precautions

    The ”-40 dB” LED’s illuminate if the output signal is greater than - 40dB (with 0dB as reference to full output power). These LED’s also act as signal present indicators. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 15: Protection Features

    Short circuit protection All Martin Audio MA Series amplifiers are completely short circuit protected. The protection circuit permits very high peak currents, but still holds the output devices within the safe operating area. If a sh o rt circuit is ma intaine d , th e cha nn el affe cte d will eve ntua lly g o into a the rm a l prote ct cycle un til th e sh ort circuit ha s b ee n rem ove d.
  • Page 16: Ac Mains Voltage Protection

    The MA4.2s uses a power-relay in the soft-start circuit, with a low voltage control switch instead of a high power switch on the front panel. This method of power switching is more reliable and takes up less panel space than a conventional power switch.
  • Page 17: Warranty

    In the unlikely event of on a non-user rectifiable fault, return the amplifier to your supplier or an approved service centre. Martin Audio cannot be held responsible for damage or injury as a result of the top cover being removed. 11 WARRANTY General The MA 4.2s Power amplifier is warranted to be free from defects in components and factory workmanship under...
  • Page 18: Specifications Ma4.2S

    (W) 483mm x (H) 88mm x (D) 393mm (incl. Handles) (W) 19ins x (H) 3.5ins x (D) 15.5ins (incl. Handles) WEIGHT 10Kg (22Ibs) All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 19: Shipping Dimensions

    0dB, -2dB, -4dB, -5dB. Speakon and Comb jack, are registered Trademarks of Neutrik AG Liechtenstein. and AFS are registered Trademarks of Lab gruppen AB Kungsbacka Sweden. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA4.2s Amplifier...
  • Page 20 The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669 Web: www.martin-audio.com E-mail: info@martin-audio.com All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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