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- Page 1 1605 NW State Street Lehi, Utah 84043 (801) 766-7600 FAX: (801) 766-8282 Interenet: www.ivie.com Operation and Owners Manual for the Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technologies MPS 2300 MUSIC AND PAGING SYSTEM Table of Contents Section One...Introduction 1-1 Welcome Warranty 1-2 Overview and Description Section Two..Basic Instructions 2-1 Unpacking and Inspection Important Installation Precautions Front Panel Controls and Indicators Power Switch Master Volumes A & B... - Page 3 AC Power Chassis Ground Speaker Connections 2-10 Paging Connections Paging Inputs Balanced Sources Unbalanced Sources 2-11 Zone Keying Paging Mic/Line Switch Mic Gain Control (See Gain Staging) Music Connections Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Inputs Summing Stereo Pairs 2-12 Music Adjustments AUX Inputs Gain Staging Control Range Gain Staging Adjustments...
- Page 4 Set-up Operation Stereo Remote Hook-up Stereo Remote Set-up Quasi-balanced Lines Section Four..Operational Trouble Shooting 4-1 No Sound Very Faint Sound Page but No Music Music but No Page Weak but Clear Sound 4-3 Weak and Distorted Sound Sound Cuts In and Out Sound has Bad Tone Lacks Power Unwanted...
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Page 5: Section Two
Your lvie MPS 2300 can be readily operated by anyone. However, we recommend that you use a qualified audio professional to install and set-up the system. In this manner, you will be assured of achieving optimum system performance. - Page 6 Introduction lvie Technologies MPS 2300 Overview and The MPS 2300 Music + Paging System is an integrated 8 - Description. channel, 2-zone or stereo 1 -zone mixer amplifier designed specifically for music and paging applications. The numerous features incorporated to improve performance,...
- Page 7 The MPS 2300 is designed to provide years of trouble free performance. Quality components and contemporary high performance circuits assure optimum performance and long-term reliability. A three year limited parts and labor...
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Page 8: Unpacking And Inspection
Basic Instructions lvie Technologies MPS 2300 Unpacking and Check for carton damage while unpacking. Inspection. Check the product for loose or rattling parts. Save the carton for return shipment, if required. If shipping damage is evident, notify the transpor- tation company immediately. File a claim with the carrier for shipping damage. -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Basic lvie Technologies Instructions MPS 2300 Safety Warning. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE. Do not remove the cover or expose to rain or moisture. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Warranty may be void if the product is repaired or tampered with by non-lvie repair personnel. -
Page 11: Music Input Signal Presence And Assignment Indicators
Basic Instructions lvie Technologies MPS 2300 +6 dB fully clockwise. A remote fader can be used on each control to provide up to 30 dB of attenuation. Music Input Signal Music input Signal Presence and Assignment Indicators set-up Presence and monitor performance and operation and simplify trouble shooting. -
Page 12: Mic Input Sensitivity Switch
Basic Instructions Ivie Technologies MPS 2300 Mic Input Sensitivity Switch selects mic or line input Mic Input Sensitivity sensitivity. Switch. Active Balanced Mic Active Balanced Mic Inputs provide hum and noise Inputs. rejection, low distortion and controlled frequency response. Barrier strips provide long term gas-tight connections. -
Page 16: Basic Set-Up Instructions
Basic Instructions Ivie Technologies MPS 2300 Basic Set-Up These instructions cover normal use of the MPS 2300 in Instructions. two-zone applications. See Section Three for installation instructions and stereo one-zone operation. AC power. Connect AC cord to standard 120V, 60Hz, three conductor (grounded) outlet only. -
Page 18: Zone Keying
Basic Instructions lvie Technologies MPS 2300 unbalanced line, do not use the mic shield as the ground connection for Zone Keys (see below). Active electronic switching connects the mic channel to the Zone Keying. output Zone(s) only during actual paging. This blocks noise and interference between pages, as well as activating the Music Muting. -
Page 19: Music Adjustments
Basic lvie Technologies Instructions MPS 2300 Set the 0.1 V-l V Sensitivity Switch so the Music Gain Music Adjustments. control operates in a comfortable range (see Gain Staging, below). The Treble and Bass controls are flat on the center detent and have typical home-stereo response curves to match tone quality for each source. -
Page 20: Gain Staging The Music Levels
Basic Instructions Ivie Technologies MPS 2300 Paging Volume (but not both) may be reduced to the center detent. This would normally be the case with a 70V system where speaker taps have been accurately set for desired SPL. When Paging is desired at reduced level, the control to be locked-out can be reduced as necessary. -
Page 21: Powerlimit Control
Basic lvie Technologies Instructions MPS 2300 2. While listening to music, repeatedly key the mic (in the zone you are adjusting) as you rotate the control clockwise. 3. Stop when you have achieved a satisfactory amount of muting. Most of the “action” will be in one half of the rotation depending on the presence of a remote Music Fader. -
Page 22: Protecting Speakers From Excess Power
Basic Instructions lvie Technologies MPS 2300 2. increase the Master volume in one zone until you achieve the desired maximum level. 4. Dial in limiting (rotate counterclockwise) until you begin to hear the level drop. Stop. 5. Increase the front panel controls to full. The peak level should only increase somewhat;... -
Page 23: Preventing Output Clipping
Basic Instructions Ivie Technologies MPS 2300 This method of setting the PowerLimit control is based on the speaker manufacturer’s ratings. Follow personal experience in conservatively allowing for differences between ratings and real-world performance. Preventing Output To allow full output but prevent clipping: Clipping. -
Page 24: Routing Of Signal To Other Amplifiers
Basic lvie Technologies Instructions MPS 2300 Routing of signal to other amplifiers- leave Routing of signal to jumper in place if signal is to also go to internal amp; other amplifiers remove jumper if the sections are used separately. These inputs reduce hum and noise problems that... - Page 25 Basic Instructions lvie Technologies MPS 2300 power amplifiers have turn-on/turn-off muting to block signals during these intervals. Care should be taken when connecting pre-amp output or DC powered accessories to non-lvie amplifiers which lack turn-on/turn-off muting.
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Page 26: And Set-Up
Installation lvie Technologies and Set up MPS 2300 Leave 2 to 3 inches clearance around sides, back and top Shelf Mounting. to ensure adequate ventilation. Make sure the shelf itself is well mounted and ventilated. Rack Mounting. Remove four (4) screws holding front panel ends on each side. -
Page 27: Set-Up
Installation and Set up lvie Technologies MPS 2300 applying. Cleaning surface with alcohol prior to application is recommended. Music Source Selector Knob Rotation Limit can be Music Source limited to those positions in use. To do so Selector Knob remove the knobs, and front panel. (CAUTION: Meter Rotation Limit. -
Page 29: Operation
Installation and Set up lvie Technologies MPS 2300 1. Remove the front panel taking care not to Set-up. damage the meter wires. (CAUTION: Meter wires are delicate. Meters are held in by a foam cushion. Gently snap out of front panel when removing.) - Page 31 A lamp plugged into the accessory outlet should light when the Power Switch is “On”. If AC service is good and switch is “On”, problem is with MPS 2300. Refer to Authorized Service personnel. Switch on and meters illuminated. Check Master Volume control, make sure it is at the proper setting.
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Page 32: Page But No Music
Operational lvie Technologies troubleshooting MPS 2300 Music lnout Signal LED’s (yellow) not active. Make sure Page, but No Music. music source is operating. Check rear panel input connections, Music Gain, and Sensitivity switches. If connections are good, make sure source is working by plugging it into another piece of equipment, or another channel of the 2300. -
Page 33: Weak And Distorted Sound
Operational Troubleshooting lvie Technologies MPS 2300 volume and input gain controls including Remote if used. Also insure rear panel PowerLimit is set to desired value (fully CW gives maximum output level). Test on other channel. Weak and Distorted Watch Output Meter and rear panel Clip indicator during distorted sound. -
Page 34: Hiss
Operational Troubleshooting lvie Technologies MPS 2300 Defined as a smooth "shh"t noise. Always a problem with Hiss. sensitive, high-gain electronic inputs, and usually starts at the point of weakest signal (usually the initial mic, phono, or tape source). Proper gain staging minimizes hiss by keeping signal below distortion but above the noise floor. -
Page 35: Cleaning
Maintenance & Service lvie Technologies MPS 2300 The unit can be cleaned with a soft cloth and a mild non- Cleaning. abrasive cleaning solution, such as Windex. Avoid cleaning powders and scrubbing pads, as these will scratch and dull the finish. Be sure to unplug the unit orior to cleaning. Do not apply liquid directly to the surface. - Page 36 Maintenance & Service lvie Technologies MPS 2300 saved your carton, see if your lvie dealer/contractor has one, or call lvie to have an empty carton sent for shipping. The Series Two warranty does not cover shipping damage caused by returning a product in an improper carton.
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