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Vito Vacirca Jr
February 11, 2025

We here at Pro Line Music, received in our service department a GT1000FX is there a schematic for this unit. One of the amps went to smoke and fire.

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Summary of Contents for Matrix Amplification GT Series

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL CONTENTS: Page Thank You 1. Features and Innovations 2. Specifications Thank You 2.1 Technical specifications Congratulations on the purchase of your new 2.2 Basic Schematics Matrix Professional Power Amplifier. 3. Interface Elements Matrix amplifiers are the result of many decades of experience in the design of 3.1 Front Panel...
  • Page 3: Features And Innovations

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 1. Features and Innovations All our amplifiers have been designed to give the best possible performance for their intended application and are based on our own uncompromising, time proven MOSFET designs. These take advantage of components which will stand the test of time and give the best possible performance in a small, exceptionally light weight package.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 2.1 Technical Specifications GT 1000FX Number of Channels: Watts Per Channel at - 16 Ω: Watts Per Channel at - 8 Ω: Watts Per Channel at - 4 Ω: Watts Bridged (A and B) - 16 Ω: Watts Bridged (A and B) - 8 Ω:...
  • Page 5: Basic Schematics

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 2.2 Basic Schematics. Modes: Output Connections: MATRIX AMPLIFICATION REV.1.17...
  • Page 6: Interface Elements

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 3. Interface Elements, Front Panel. (1) Power Switch This switch controls the power supply to the amplifier. There is a short delay on power-up, this is to avoid switch-on "thump" which could damage the loudspeakers. (2) Gain Controls The level of each Channel is individually adjusted by these controls.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 3. Interface Elements, Rear Panel. (5) Cooling Fan Outlet Hot air exits here. M ake sure all rear (and front) ventilation paths are free from obstruction and air flows freely, otherwise the amplifier will trip into thermal protect mode prematurely and in some extreme circumstances damage may occur.
  • Page 8 GT SERIES USER MANUAL (7) Input Signal Sockets These are combined female XLR and 1/4" jack sockets. They provide a number of connection possibilities, including the industry standard Balanced XLR system, which helps ensure interference and noise free connections between equipment.
  • Page 9: Recommended Usage

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 4. Recommended Usage: To ensure your speaker and amplifier system functions optimally, it is advised to read through everything covered in this manual. Safety precautions and appropriate usage recommendations for specific connections and features are noted in the previous section.
  • Page 10 GT SERIES USER MANUAL 4.2 Using Bridge Mode: Only use this mode of amplifier operation where the power available from one amplifier output channel alone, is not sufficient for the connected speaker system. This mode works by using two amplifier output stages together in series, using specialised internal amplifier circuitry.
  • Page 11: Cables, Making Your Own

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL 5. Cables, Making your own. 5.1 Signal Level Leads. Standard Audio Connectors: Cable Maker Table: Cable Connections: Cable Type: Ground/Screen Red/Central Cable White balanced to balanced 1 to 1 2 to 2 3 to 3 balanced to unbalanced...
  • Page 12 GT SERIES USER MANUAL 5.2 Speaker Leads. Speakon Connectors, 4 Pin: Cable Maker Table: Cable Connections: Cable Type: + and - + and - Single Channel, 2 core lead. 1 to 1 Use in Mono / Stereo modes. Single Channel, 4 core lead.
  • Page 13 GT SERIES USER MANUAL The previous table is a rough guide for recommended cable gauges. It is important to use sufficiently heavy duty cables (try to use at least 2.5mm ) and plan the use and instillation of sound equipment such that the speaker cables in particular are kept short where possible (under 6m/20ft should provide enough flexibility to cover most applications).
  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting

    This is a normal phenomenon relating to the behaviour of certain components which vibrate slightly under the high powers involved. The Fans on the GT SERIES may appear to generate more noise than earlier models, they run at ●...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Warranty work can only be performed at our authorised distributors or at Matrix Amplification Limited. We will remedy the defect and ship the product from the service centre or our own factory within a reasonable time after receipt of the defective product. All expenses in remedying the defect, including freight costs from ourselves to you (within mainland UK) will be borne by us.
  • Page 16: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    GT SERIES USER MANUAL Declaration of CE Conformity Issuers Name and Address: Andrew Hunt, MATRIX AMPLIFICATION LIMITED, Cordes House, Factory Road, Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom. NP20 5FA Products: GT800FX Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers. Safety Standard: AMD1: 2005 and IEC Safety Requirements - Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus.

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