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ATC ELECTRONICS MANUAL COVERS 181011_ATC ELECTRONICS MANUAL COVERS 14/10/2016 15:14 Page 1 A T C E l e c t r o n i c s U s e r O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l...
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Mains Connection supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as Page 2 Section G3 Fuses Section G4 ATC Remote Handset marked on the appliance. Section G5 Care and Maintenance Section G6 Warranty and Contact 9. Power cord protection – power supply cords should be routed so that...
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British loudspeaker companies began their at least 100mm (4 inches) clearance be left behind careers, he struck out on his own. The premise on which ATC began is a simple one, a unit for plugs and cables.
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ATC can be contacted at: should be returned to ATC for service. Loudspeaker Technology Ltd. G 4 ATC R e m o t e H a n d s e t s Gypsy Lane, Aston Down, Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL6 8HR UK...
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The phono amplifier stage carries an array of slide switches that enable optimal matching to phono cartridges of various output voltages and load requirements. Selection of CA2 inputs is achieved via a five position rotary control using gold plated relays for silent switching. Output volume adjustment is achieved through a precision motorized potentiometer.
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P r e a m p l i f i e r The phono amplifier can be configured to accommodate a wide selection of phono cartridge types by setting combinations of the board mounted jumpers (links). Access to the phono stage is gained by removing the cover of the preamplifier.
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Once connected to mains power and powered up from the rear panel mains switch, the front panel Standby button (or remote handset Standby button) will switch the CA2 between standby and active mode. In Standby mode the Standby Indicator glows RED. Operating the Standby function from either the front panel or the remote handset will switch the CA2 into active mode.
See Table A equipment, or while changing the input selection. R.I.A.A. Accuracy (20Hz – 20kHz): ±0.5dB Unity gain though the CA2 from any of the line Input Impedance: 5k Ohms level inputs is indicated by the ‘0dB’ print on the...
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P r e a m p l i f i e r 2 . 1 D e s c r i p t i o n The SCA2 is an extremely high resolution preamplifier designed to partner ATC active, and, with an appropriate power amplifier, passive loudspeaker systems. It incorporates eight line-level stereo inputs, two stereo signal outputs and two stereo record outputs.
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SCA2 P r e a m p l i f i e r Diagram 1 - SCA2 rear panel and connection sockets Table A - Input Sockets Input socket types and legends Rear Panel Front Panel Input Notes Legend Legend Type balanced input cd cd bal...
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SCA2 P r e a m p l i f i e r amplifier (or active speakers). Use the balanced Table B - RIAA Board Gain Stage Link Setting option in preference if both options are possible. Mid point gain stage set LOW (11dB) Link Z1 to Connections to the primary output XLR sockets follow the convention of pin 1 to ground, pin 2 to...
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Due to the nature of the electronics in ATC amplifiers it is quite normal for a sound to be heard from the speaker when the power is applied or disconnected. The noise...
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SCA2 P r e a m p l i f i e r 2 . 5 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s MAIN OUTPUTS Maximum Output Level 8.5V RMS into 600 Ohms balanced 17.5V RMS into 600 Ohms unbalanced Input Sensitivity (for 1V Output) 230mV...
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Red L.E.D. to indicate that the Amplifier is in Standby. The Amplifier rack mount chassis, front panel mounted standby can be brought out of Standby by the Standby button on the ATC SCA-R remote button and remote standby trigger via a rear panel control (supplied with P1 and P2).
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XLR sockets are provided. Each channel has two phono Input sockets, the ”Link” pairs of proprietary ATC loudspeaker terminals. Input phono sockets may be used to connect the Amplifier Inputs to a further ATC The left and right channels are clearly marked and Power Amplifier for Instance as a Sub Channel.
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However, the amp is likely to switch quickly back to Due to the nature of the electronics in ATC amplifiers it is quite normal for a sound ‘protect’ mode unless the output level has been to be heard from the speaker when the power is applied or disconnected.
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The SIA2-150 incorporates the same gain reduction and loudspeaker protection right channels are clearly marked and correspond circuits as used in the ATC active monitors. This ensures that even working at very high to the left and right inputs. The wire used for the...
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CA2 into active mode. The RED indicator will Due to the nature of the electronics in ATC amplifiers it is quite normal for a sound extinguish and be replaced by the Input select to be heard from the speaker when the power is applied or disconnected.
SIA2-150 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 4 . 5 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Power Output >150 Watts (1% Distortion, 1kHz, Both channels driven, Continuous average) Frequency Response <2Hz –...
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Loudspeaker Technology Ltd Gypsy Lane, Aston Down, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8HR United Kingdom Telephone 01285 760561 Fax 01285 760683 Email: info@atc.gb.net Web: www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk Acoustic Transducer Company is the trading name and ATC is the registered trade mark of Loudspeaker Technology Ltd.
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