DPA-Q Amplifiers User Manual DPA4.2Q — 4 Channel, 2000 W Network Amplifi er DPA4.3Q — 4 Channel, 4000 W Network Amplifi er DPA4.5Q — 4 Channel, 8000 W Network Amplifi er TD-000436-01 -A *TD-000436-01*...
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death. The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The QSC DPA4.2Q, DPA4.3Q , and DPA4.5Q amplifi ers are in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2). The QSC DPA4.2Q, DPA4.3Q , and DPA4.5Q amplifi ers are in compliance with “China RoHS” directives. The following chart is provided for product use in China and its territories: QSC DPA4.2Q, DPA4.3Q , and DPA4.5Q Amplifi...
Unpacking There are no special unpacking instructions. You may want to keep the shipping material for the unlikely event that the amplifi er should need returning for service. Package Contents 1. Quick-Start Guide TD-000435 5. Euro-style Connector Plug, 3-pin (4) 2.
Amplifi er Rear Panel NOTE: The DPA4.3Q , and DPA4.5Q models have a different rear panel confi guration than the DPA4.2Q amplifi er. The difference is that the position of the fan and the eight-pin Euro-style connector and associated information are interchanged.
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Inputs Connect the amplifi er LAN A, and if available, LAN B, to the Q-LAN network. (Figure 6) Refer to your Q-SYS documentation for network requirements and connection detail. ROUTABLE INPUTS Balanced Unbalanced LAN A LAN B — — — Figure 4 — —...
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Bridged (A+B) and Separate (C D) Channels PARALLEL CHANNEL For A+B (Bridged) One Loudspeaker COMBINING APPLICATIONS CH AB Use one 2-wire cable connect to: CH A • T1+/T3- For C & D (Separate) Two Loudspeakers CH CD Use two 2-wire cables connect to: CH B BRIDGED •...
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Parallel Channels Bridged (AB + CD) For One Loudspeaker OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS PARALLEL CHANNEL COMBINING APPLICATIONS Full power to one loudspeaker CH AB SETTINGS CAN BE Use one 2-wire cable, connect to: CONFIGURED FOR 70V, 100V AND • T1+/T5- 200V DIRECT CH CD OUTPUT.
Amplifi er Control NOTE: The following scenarios assume the amplifi er is connected to the Q-SYS Core via Q-LAN. When the NEXT & PREV Buttons NEXT PREV amplifi er is not connected to the Q-SYS Core, it is in a Fault •...
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Input and Output Signal Flow The DPA-Q amplifi ers have four Mic/Line Inputs and four amplifi ed Outputs on the rear of the amplifi er. The Inputs and Outputs on the rear of the amplifi er are not connected inside the amplifi er. The analog inputs are converted to digital audio in the amplifi...
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Output Screens OUTPUT A GAIN: -23.0 dB Refer to Figure 19 Q-LAN INPUT: -45.0 dB Each output or group of outputs has a dedicated screen. Figure 19 is an example of Output A. VOLTAGE: .777 V 1. GAIN – The amount of gain applied to the input signal. Controlled by the GAIN knob on POWER: .011 W the front panel of the amplifi...
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GPIO Connector GPIO # and Specifi cations Function 3.3 V 100 mA max (power cycle to reset current limiting) GPIO 1 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 resistor in series GPIO 2 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 resistor in series Ground GPIO 3 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127...
Specifi cations DPA4.2Q DPA4.3Q DPA4.5Q Channel Confi guration Peak Continuous Peak Continuous Peak Continuous 8 4 Independent Channels 500 W 400 W 900 W 625 W 1200 W 1150 W 4 A, B, C, D 700 W 400 W...
Bridged mono into 8 ohms is equivalent to 4 ohms per channel; into 4 ohms is equivalent to 2 ohms per channel. BTU/hr kcal/hr Idle DPA4.2Q DPA4.3Q DPA4.5Q Load per Channel 8Ω...
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