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UNiKA Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound w w w . u n i k a . c o m...
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Live Sound INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a UNiKA PS Power Amplifier. This state of the art pow- er amplifier includes the latest features and is backed by a three year limited warranty. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
If damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage. UNiKA will be happy to help as needed. Save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound Install Your Amplifier CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your amplifier is disconnected from the power source, with power switch in the “off” position and all level controls turned completely down (counter clockwise).
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Read all operating instructions before using this equipment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There is NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please contact the UNiKA Ser- vice Department or your authorized dealer to speak to a qualified service technician.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Rear Panel Input section: There are two parallel input connectors (one female XLR and one male) per channel. Either can be used as an input or as a link to chain amplifiers.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound you should be aware that the parameter curve at clip level is very steep and you will have only a small improvement of the usable signal, but a strong increase of distortion.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound Front Panel Power Switch(7): ◆ Turns the unit on and off. Power LED(8): ◆ When you have switched on the amplifier channels, the ON LED indicates the power is being supplied to the channel.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound Bridge LED(11): ◆ The bridge LED will light when you have set the rear panel MODE SWITCH (2)for mono bridge operation. Always mark sure that this switch is in the correct position and that all speaker connections have been made correctly for the mode of operation you wish to use before powering up the amplifier.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The amplifier's power must be turned off when changing modes of operation. Stereo Operation The unit has two channels for stereo operation. Each channel provides a separate and discrete signal at the speaker outputs according to the signal received at the input.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound Parallel Mono Operation Follow these instructions for parallel Mono Operation using a single input cable, and you will have the same monophonic signal on both the channel 1 and the channel 2 output.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound Mono Bridge Operation Follow these instructions to bridge the unit's output. Bridging. the amplifier converts the unit to a monophonic or single channel. The amplifier can be used with 4 Ohm or higher loads only in Mono Bridge mode.
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Manual Manual PS Series Amplifier PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA UNiKA Professional Amplifiers Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound for Live Sound NOTE: When the clip LEDs light, there is distortion present in the amplifier's output section.
Manual PS Series Amplifier PS-5000 PS-4000 PS-3000 UNiKA Professional Amplifiers for Live Sound TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS PS-3000 PS-4000 PS-5000 Both Channel Driven 600 W 900 W 1200 W 8 Ohm Both Channel Driven 980 W 1400 W 1900 W 4 Ohm...
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