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 MP-A20V, MP-A40V, and MP-A80V amplifiers are in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2). The QSC MP-A20V, MP-A40V, and MP-A80V amplifiers are in compliance with “China RoHS” directives. The following chart is provided for product use in China and its territories: QSC MP-A20V, MP-A40V, and MP-A80V Amplifiers 部件名称...
• Minimum open space of 3 inches measured from back of amplifier. — Figure 1 — NOTEE: QSC System Power Amplifiers contain advanced protection circuitry which allows them to reduce output power in order to maintain safe operating temperatures. Insufficient ventilation may result in the amplifier reducing output power during normal operation (indicated by Limiter/Protect LEDs illuminating red).
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Series include an 80Hz high-pass filter per channel, a remote standby contact, and amplifier status output for 3rd party system monitoring. This manual was created for the MP-A20V, MP-A40V, and MP-A80V models. Any reference to “MP-A Series” in this manual refer to all models in the range.
How to Set Up Your Loudspeakers and Amplifier When designing your system, best practice is to leave approximately 20% power headroom, leaving approximately 320 W for use. Rules for the 4 Ω and 8 Ω DIP Switch Settings Figure 4 (Refer to Use the 4 Ω...
Rear Panel 1 2 3 6a 6b 7 2a 2c 2d — Figure 6 — Signal / Protect / Limit LED (one per channel) Remote Signal=Green, Limit=Orange, Protect=Red, • Provides remote control of the standby Standby=Off mode of the amplifier •...
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Connections Wiring • For all wiring • Strip Length = 5mm See Figure 7. • DO NOT TIN! — Figure 7 — IMPORTANT!E: Class 2 Wiring on all outputs. Outputs IMPORTANT!E: Class 2 Wiring on all outputs • One for each channel •...
Inputs Refer to Figure 9 • One Input for each Channel • 3.5 mm Euro, 3-pin (green – one for each Input) • Cable Tie (one for each input) MP-A20V (2x) MP-A40V (4x) MP-A80V (8x) — Figure 9 — MP-A20V (x2) MP-A40V (x4) MP-A80V (x8) Balanced or Unbalanced...
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Remote Remote provides the capability of controlling and monitoring the status of the amplifier from a remote location. Figure 11 • One per amplifier • 3.5 mm Euro, 5-pin (black) Standby Standby Standby The REMOTE STBY contacts provide the functionality to put the amplifier into standby, and to take it out of standby from a remote location.
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Dimensions 465.4 mm 18.32 in Front mounting bracket Rear mounting bracket 31.8 mm 1.25 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5.9 mm 0.23 in Rear View 23.9 mm 0.94 in 12.7 mm 0.5 in 5.1 x 11.4mm 0.20 x 0.45 in 12.7 mm 0.5 in 21.8 mm...
Specifications Model MP-A20V MP-A40V MP-A80V Channels Power (all channels driven) 4 Ω 200 W 200 W 200 W 8 Ω 200 W 200 W 200 W 70 V 200 W 200 W 200 W 100 V 200 W 200 W 200 W FlexAmp Technology Allows each pair of amplifier channels to deliver up to 400 W total power, in any ratio...