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Bose PowerMatch PM8500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PowerMatch™ PM8500 Configurable Professional Amplifier PowerMatch™ PM8500N Configurable Professional Amplifier PM8500 / PM8500N PowerMatch ™ Configurable Professional Power Amplifier User Guide...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Features ............................12 PowerMatch™ Amplifier Product Line Overview ................13 PowerMatch PM8500 and PM8500N ..................... 13 Accessory Cards ............................ 13 Ideal for use with RoomMatch™ array module loudspeakers ..............13 Interfacing with a ControlSpace ESP-88 engineered sound processor ..........13 ®...
  • Page 4 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you.
  • Page 5 This product conforms with all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/static/compliance. This Product meets the immunity requirements for the e2 class eN55103-2 directive. Initial turn on inrush current: 14.8 Amps (230V / 50 Hz) Inrush current after 5 seconds AC mains interruption: 15.4 Amps (230V / 50 Hz)
  • Page 6 Este documento ofrece a los instaladores profesionales instrucciones básicas de insta- lación y seguridad para los amplificadores Bose PowerMatch™ en sistemas típicos de instalación fija. Lea este documento antes de intentar la instalación.
  • Page 7 Nota: este producto debe utilizarse en interiores. No está diseñado ni ha sido probado para uso al aire libre o en embarcaciones. Este producto cumple los requisitos de todas las Directivas de la UE aplicables legalmente. Encontrará la declaración de conformidad completa en www.Bose.com/static/compliance. este producto cumple los requisitos de inmunidad que establece la Directiva eN55103-2 para la clase e2.
  • Page 8 à la pluie ou à l’humidité, mauvais fonctionnement, chute de l’appareil, etc.). Ne tentez pas de réparer ce produit vous-même. L’ouverture ou la dépose d’un couvercle risque de vous exposer à des tensions électriques ou autres dangers. Veuillez contacter Bose pour connaître les coordonnées du centre de réparation agréé le plus proche. Page 8 Installation et instructions de sécurité...
  • Page 9 Ce produit est conforme à toutes les directives de la Communauté Européenne qui s’y appliquent. L’attestation complète de conformité est disponible à l’adresse www.bose.com/static/compliance. Ce produit répond aux critères d’immunité des directives eN55103-2 pour les appareils de classe e2.
  • Page 10 Wichtige sicherheitshinweise pro.bose.com Dieses Produkt darf nur von fachkundigen Monteuren installiert werden! Vielen Dank, dass Sie Bose PowerMatch™- ® Verstärker für Ihr Klangverstärkungssystem gewählt haben. Dieses Dokument soll fachkundigen Monteuren grundlegende Installations- und Sicherheitsrichtlinie für Bose PowerMatch™-Verstärker in typischen Festinstallationssystemen bieten.
  • Page 11 – Versuchen Sie in solchen Fällen keinesfalls, das Gerät selbst zu reparieren. Öffnen oder entfernen Sie unter keinen Umständen die Gehäuseabdeckungen, da Sie andernfalls mit gefährlichenelektrischen Spannungen in Berührung kommen oder anderen Gefahren ausgesetzt sein könnten. Wenden Sie sich telefonisch an Bose, um die Anschrift eines autorisierten Kundendienstzentrums in Ihrer Nähe zu erfragen.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    The PM8500 delivers 4 kW rated power from a single AC mains outlet, with greater than 75% conversion efficiency. • Optimized Loudspeaker Processing Integrated audio DSP for loudspeaker EQ, crossover, delay, and limiting. When used with RoomMatch™ and other Bose loudspeakers, the presets provide all required signal processing with optimized protection limiting of self-powered loudspeakers.

  • Page 13: Powermatch™ Amplifier Product Line Overview

    8 channels of uncompressed digital audio. Figure 1 below shows an example of one ESP-88 processor sharing 8 channels of audio to three PM8500 amplifiers. Visit pro.bose.com for details on the full ControlSpace line of products and accessories.

  • Page 14: Controls, Display, And Connectors

    User guide pro.bose.com Controls, Display, and Connectors Figures 2 and 3 detail the various elements found on the front and rear panels of the PM8500 and PM8500N amplifiers. Figure 2. PM8500 and PM8500N Front Panel View 1. LED Indicators 5. Menu Soft Keys (1-5) 2.

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    User guide pro.bose.com hardware installation Unpacking The product box includes the following items: Figure 4. Contents PowerMatch™ PM8500 or PM8500N amplifier Installation and Safety Guidelines IEC C19-type detachable power cord Connector Accessory Pack (P/N 343511-0010) including: 8 Input connectors 2 Output connectors...

  • Page 16: Making Connections

    User guide pro.bose.com Making Connections Connection and Configuration steps Use the following procedure when setting up the PM8500 for the first time. Subsequent sections in this guide give details on each step. 1. Install any accessory cards (optional) 2. Mount the amplifier into the rack 3.

  • Page 17: Wiring Input Connectors

    User guide pro.bose.com Wiring input Connectors The balanced line-level analog inputs utilize 3-pin terminal block connectors (Phoenix Contact #1776168, supplied). For balanced inputs, strip the wire ¼ inch (6 mm) and connect the respective positive, negative, and ground terminals as indicated on the unit and in Figure 6.
  • Page 18 User guide pro.bose.com The following chart shows examples of the types of loads possible and the mode required: Intended Loudspeaker Load Number of Affected Channels Power Rating Max Channels Output Mode 2 to 16 Ohms 500 W @ 4Ω Mono 4 to 8 Ohms 1000 W @ 8Ω...

  • Page 19: Fault Notification Output

    User guide pro.bose.com Figure 9. output wiring showing mixed configuration Note: Changing the output configuration will automatically place the unit in Standby Mode to allow the safe installation of loudspeaker cable connections to the rear-panel output terminal blocks. Fault Notification output The PM8500 features a hardware fault notification circuit.

  • Page 20: Setup And Configuration

    User guide pro.bose.com setup and Configuration Figure 11 shows the basic signal flow and available DSP functions available to manipulate each individual input channel. Some functions and advanced parameters can only be modified using ControlSpace Designer™ software. See “Function Table” on page 40 ®...

  • Page 21: Control Panel Description

    LED lights red when a fault condition has been detected. For more information see Figure 21, “Fault Conditions” on page 38. Clip LED Indicator Indicates red when the input signal reaches full scale. Bose recommends that you reduce input levels to prevent this condition. Limit LED Indicator When this LED illuminates, indicates that one or more output channels have reached user-adjustable RMS or Peak threshold values or if system internal protection is occurring.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Control Menu Structure

    User guide pro.bose.com Front Panel Control Menu structure The displays and user controls accessible by the front panel are presented in the following menu structure illustration: Figure 13. PM8500 menu structure OPERATING Mute All Main Menu MAIN MENU LEVEL METER...
  • Page 23 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU OPERATING Mute All ➞ Main Menu Description The MAIN MENU offers five areas of control: • Level • Meter • DSP • Configuration • Utility Available Controls Navigation Soft Key: Back to OPERATING display. • Menu Soft Key #1: Enters LEVEL menu.
  • Page 24 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < LEVEL < OUTPUT ATTEN LEVEL Output Mute ➞ Output Attenuate Input Mute Input Sensitivity Input Source Description This display allows you to attenuate each configured output channel. For channels set to output modes other than Mono, attenuation control is bound by the configured groupings.
  • Page 25 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < LEVEL < INPUT SOURCE LEVEL Output Mute Output Attenuate Input Mute Input Sensitivity ➞ Input Source Description This display allows you to select an analog or digital audio source for each input channel. No parameters can be modified if the amplifier is without a digital input card.
  • Page 26 Menu Soft Key #5: Enables the selection of the output channel (or output groupings) using the rotary encoder dial. Menu Soft Key #1: Enables users to select from a list of Bose speaker series, or none, using the rotary encoder. Once the desired series is highlight- ed, press the rotary encoder to select.
  • Page 27 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < DSP < ARRAY EQ Speaker Presets ➞ Array EQ Delay Limiting Description This display allows you to apply additional EQ to each input channel (A-H) that feeds signal to RoomMatch™ loudspeakers in array configurations.
  • Page 28 MAIN MENU < DSP < SPEAKER PRESETS. ® For non-Bose loudspeakers, refer to manufacturer technical specifications for information to properly configure the limiter. See “Setting the Limiting Function for use with 3rd Party Loudspeakers” on page 33 for further details.
  • Page 29 Options OFF, -60dB to 0dB in 1dB increments Notes Bose suggests that you first configure output modes (MAIN MENU < CONFIG < OUTPUT CONFIG) before performing input routing. English User Guide Page 29...
  • Page 30 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < UTILITY ➞ UTILITY Standby Mode Alarm Log Network Setup (Device ID) Lock Front Panel Set Front Panel Lock Combination Display Restore Factory Settings Firmware Version Description The UTILITY menu allows you to access additional configuration parameters of the amplifier.
  • Page 31 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < UTILITY < ALARM LOG UTILITY Standby Mode ➞ Alarm Log Network Setup (Device ID) Lock Front Panel Set Front Panel Lock Combination Display Restore Factory Settings Firmware Version Description This display allows you to view, clear, and erase captured alarm notifications.
  • Page 32 User guide pro.bose.com MAIN MENU < UTILITY < LOCK FRONT PANEL UTILITY Standby Mode Alarm Log Network Setup (Device ID) ➞ Lock Front Panel Set Front Panel Lock Combination Display Restore Factory Settings Firmware Version Description This display allows you to view the current un-lock combination and ability to lock the front panel controls to prevent tampering.

  • Page 33: Setting The Limiting Function For Use With 3Rd Party Loudspeakers

    ➞ Firmware Version Description This display allows you to view the model number, hardware software versions, installed Bose loudspeaker EQ presets file, and status of any plug-in cards. Available Controls To access the Firmware Versions menu, use the rotary encoder dial from the UTILITY menu to highlight, then press to select.

  • Page 34: Sample Output Configurations For Different Loudspeaker Loads

    Designer™ software provides ® additional configurability to these examples. Further information on this software can be found on pro.bose.com. Configuration of a RoomMatch™ Four-Module Array (example 1) In this example, four full-range RoomMatch array modules are connected to one PowerMatch™ amplifier, arranged as follows: (2) Bose®...

  • Page 35: Configuration Of Roommatch™ Two-Module Array With A Roommatch Rms215 Subwoofer Module (Example 2)

    (1) Bose® RoomMatch 7010 array module loudspeaker (70° H x 10° V) (1) Bose RoomMatch 9040 array module loudspeaker (90° H x 40° V) (2) Bose RoomMatch RMS215 subwoofer array modules. (The subwoofer modules are installed in an array frame with the array modules.) (1) Bose PowerMatch PM8500 configurable professional power amplifier Figure 16.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Operations

    To obtain the newest version of the Firmware and EQ files, download the latest version of ControlSpace Designer software from pro.bose.com. Upon connection, you may be alerted of a newer version of firmware and/or EQ files and will be prompted for action.

  • Page 37: Saving And Recalling Amplifier Settings

    Designer™ software releases, PowerMatch™ firmware updates and loudspeaker EQ files may be ® available. Users will need to load these files manually within the ControlSpace Designer environment. Check pro.bose.com for updates and instructions on how to load and apply these files.

  • Page 38: About The Alarm Log And Fault Indicator

    User guide pro.bose.com About the Alarm log and Fault indicator The PowerMatch™ amplifier monitors operating temperature, power supply status, amplifier status, open and short wiring, and additional conditions for issues. When issues are detected, information is stored in the amplifier in an internal log found by accessing MAiN MeNU <...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    ® Fault LED is lit Refer to Figure 21, “Fault Conditions” on page 38 for alarm conditions and potential solutions. Call your local Bose support contact for assistance with unlisted or unsolvable faults. USB is connected to PC but not found by •...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Set output attenuation (dB) Set output mute View output gain (dB) View output voltage (V) Load Bose ® speaker EQ preset View Bose speaker EQ Load speaker array EQ Adjust delay Adjust limiting Modify output configuration Modify input routing Enter/exit standby mode...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    User guide pro.bose.com specifications Power Rating (20-20k Hz) 2 Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω 70 V 100 V THD For Power Rating <0.1% THD 1% THD Mono Mode: 8 channels (per channel) 500 W 500 W 300 W not available...

  • Page 42: Ac Current Draw And Thermal Dissipation Information

    User guide pro.bose.com Electrical Specifications AC Line Voltage requirement (+/-10%) 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) Minimum AC Line Voltage for Power Up 80 V (reduced output power) Maximum Inrush Current 15.4 A (230VAC 50 Hz) Maximum Long-Term Average (RMS) Current Draw...
  • Page 43 Additional Resources pro.bose.com Additional Resources Visit us on the web at pro.bose.com for more information, including specifications, technical literature, product warranty, parts and accessories, and global support contact information. Americas hong kong (USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America) Bose Limited...
  • Page 44 © 2011 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved. The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA www.pro.Bose.com All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. AM346853 Rev. 00...

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