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Russound. This Electronic file and all documents contained within are private, confidential and the sole property of Russound/FMP, Inc. The concepts, ideas and information are proprietary and may not be disclosed to third parties. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This document, or parts thereof, may not be...
R850MC man2.qxd 6/28/05 10:41 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appli- ance. 12.Main Power Disconnect - The power switch is a single-pole switch. When the switch is in the “Off” position, the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power.
Page 3 R850MC AMPLIFIER INTRODUCTION The Russound R850MC is an 8-channel power amplifier The R850MC is rated at 50 watts per channel into 8 and is ideal for use as the main amplifier in home theater ohms and 80 watts per channel into 4 ohms. With the and distributed audio systems.
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R850MC man2.qxd 6/28/05 10:41 AM Page 4 R850MC AMPLIFIER Bus Input/Output: The bus line input is an optional Fuse Receptacle: Holds a replaceable fuse for AC input that can be used to connect a single source power input connection. Fuse rating for North to multiple zones.
12V 100mA THERMAL PROTECTION PROTECTION CIRCUITRY All Russound amplifiers are designed with special circuit- All Russound amplifiers are designed with special circuit- ry to safeguard the amplifier under a thermal overload ry to safeguard the amplifier under a short-circuit condi- condition.
R850MC man2.qxd 6/28/05 10:41 AM Page 6 R850MC AMPLIFIER POSSIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The R850MC can be configured as the main amplifier for of zones can be bridged to create a higher powered an audio distribution system or home theater system. zone.
Russound. Damage to or destruction of components due to improper use voids the warranty. In these cases the repair will be made at the owners expense. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owners expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required.
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R850MC man2.qxd 6/28/05 10:41 AM Page 8 R-Series R850MC Power Amplifier User’s Manual 5 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA Tel 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388 e-mail: tech@russound.com 28-1169 06/24/05...
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R850MC & R1250MC Test Procedure The purpose of this Test Procedure is to instruct both the Russound Test Department and any outside Service Technician as well. Equipment Needed: R850MC or an R1250MC Instruction Manual for Amplifier being tested CD player Speakers Trigger Test LED (A red LED with a 1K Ohm resistor soldered to a 1/8”...
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Audio and Trigger Test: 1) Connect the CD player line level output to Bus In Left and Right jacks. 2) Press Play on the CD player and play any song. 3) Place a Trigger Test LED into the Zone 1 Trigger Out 12V jack. 4) Set the Zone 1 Line In/Bus In slide switch to Bus In.
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Bus Out Loop Test: On all Zones: 1) Adjust Left and Right gain controls fully counter clockwise. 2) Set the Stereo/ Bridge Mono slide switch to the Stereo position. 3) Set Line In/Bus In slide switch to Line In for all zones. 4) Connect the CD player line level output to Bus In Left and Right jacks.
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Front Panel LED’s to turn Red and for Trigger Test LED’s to go dark. 20) Take a 12V power supply (Russound 1201A with a 1/8” phone jack attached) and plug into Zone 1 Trigger In. (Power supply must have a rating of 12V 100ma).
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Protection Circuitry Preparation: Build the following jumpers for this test. There will be two jumpers total. ***Use 16AWG wire only*** Short R+ and R- of one Speaker A connector. ***Use 16AWG wire only*** Short L+ and L- of a second Speaker A connector. ***Use 16AWG wire only*** Left Right Speaker...
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Protection Circuitry Test: On all Zones: 1) Adjust Left and Right gain controls fully counter clockwise. 2) Set the Stereo/ Bridge Mono slide switch to the Stereo position. 3) Set Line In/Bus In slide switch to Bus In for all zones. 4) Connect the CD player to Bus In Left and Right.
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