Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features................................9 Installation and starting up........................ 10 Connections and controls........................13 Technical specifications........................15 Plug and pin assignments........................17 Cleaning............................... 18 Protecting the environment......................19 I-Amp 1.300T Power Amplifier...
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This unit amplifies audio frequency signals for the operation of passive loudspeakers. It is designed for professional use only. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Risk of death from electrical current! Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and screw terminals. The connection of screw terminals and all maintenance and repair work on the electrical installation of the device may only be performed by a qualified electrician. Always perform maintenance and repair work when the device is free from voltage.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
Features Features 1-channel installation amplifier, 1×300 watts @ 70/100 V (RMS), Class D amplifier Protection circuits such as thermal, short circuit, on/off muting Euroblock input and output Volume control and mains switch installed on the front Signal, clip, protect and power LED Frequency response 140 Hz - 15 kHz, input impedance 20 kOhm balanced / 10 kOhm unbalanced Dimensions: (W ×...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation and starting up DANGER! Risk of death from electrical current! The output voltages of modern high-performance amplifiers may result in death or serious injury. Never touch the bare ends of loudspeaker cables when the amplifier is on. NOTICE! Interference with nearby electrical devices due to magnetic fields! The device generates strong magnetic fields that can interfere with the function of poorly shielded devices.
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Installation and starting up To connect an unbalanced input signal, use the [+] and [G] terminals. To connect a balanced input signal, use the [+], [-] and [G] terminals. Speaker connection The device is equipped with two Euroblock terminals that can be used to connect ELA speakers (70-V technology or 100-V technology).
Connections and controls Connections and controls & ö 1 Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 Channel control for input signal gain. 3 Channel LED lights up green when the device is turned on. 4 [CLIP] | Lights up when the channel is overdriven. In this case, reduce the signal level with the channel control until the LED goes out.
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Connections and controls SPEAKER OUTPUT INPUT PRE-SET 100V 7 [INPUT] | Signal input, designed as Euroblock terminals [+] | Balanced or unbalanced signal input (+) [-] | Balanced signal input (-); remains free in case of unbalanced input signals [Ground] | Ground (GND) 8 [PRE-SET] | DIP switch for selecting the operating mode (70 V or 100 V) 9 [SPEAKER OUTPUT] | Euroblock terminals as speaker output 10 IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Amplifier class Class D Input impedance 20 kΩ (balanced) 10 kΩ (unbalanced) Power output (RMS) 300 W Frequency response 140 Hz…15 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 95 dB Crosstalk > 70 dB Total harmonic distortion < 0.1% (THD) Damping factor >...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 44 mm × 360 mm Weight 5.2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) I-Amp 1.300T Power Amplifier...
Plug and pin assignments Plug and pin assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Cleaning Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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