Martin Audio MA1400 Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    THERMAL PROTECTION 9.1.3 VHF PROTECTION 9.1.4 SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION 9.1.5 AC MAINS VOLTAGE PROTECTION 9.1.6 DC PROTECTION MAINTENANCE 10.1 TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS MA1400 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 2: Approvals

    Protect the mains cable from being walked upon or rolled over by heavy objects. 11. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 3: User Responsibility

    • Consult your dealer or an experienced engineer/ technician for help. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unpacking Each Martin Audio MA series amplifier is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the unit, examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if such damage is found.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    0 dB u o r -1 0 dB th e high e r ga in se tting s o f th e a mp lifie r ca n b e u se d. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 6: The Dip-Switch

    Be sure to use balanced inputs on all measuring equipment (including oscilloscope probes) if you are bench testing. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 7: Tandem Mode

    4 ohms part. The power into 4 ohms from an MA 1400 is 700W. So, the total bridged power into the 8 ohms load will be 2 x 700 = 1400W All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Your amplifier uses a forced air cooling system to maintain a low and even operating temperature. All fan cooled MARTIN AUDIO MA Series amplifiers have front to rear cooling. Never try to reverse the airflow, as the amplifier needs a pressure chamber between the fans and heat sink, and this only operates in one direction of the airflow.
  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    1/3 Power level = Average power with music as programme source. The amplifier driven to clip level 1/8 Power level = Normal operating power with music as programme source, 9dB headroom All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 10: Connections

    . Unbalanced line connection All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 11: Warnings

    It increases the load impedance and introduces resistive power losses. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not operate the amplifier with any of the loudspeaker cable conductors exposed. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 12: Operation

    The two bottom green ”ON” LED’s indicate when the power supply is operating normaly and the output circuits are receiving the correct rail voltage. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 13: Protection Features

    Short circuit protection All MARTIN AUDIO MA Series amplifiers are completely short circuit protected. The protection circuit permits very high peak currents, but still holds the output devices within the safe operating area. If a sh o rt circuit is ma intaine d , the cha n ne l a ffecte d w ill e ve ntu ally go into a th erma l p ro te ct cycle u ntil th e sho rt circuit h as be en re mo ve d .
  • Page 14: 10 Maintenance

    In the unlikely event of on a non-user rectifiable fault, return the amplifier to your supplier or an approved service centre. Martin Audio cannot be held responsible for damage or injury as a result of the top cover being removed. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15: 11 Warranty

    During this warranty period MARTIN AUDIO LTD or it's nominated agents, will undertake to repair, or at it's discretion, replace this product at no charge to it's owner, when failing to perform as specified, providing the unit is returned undamaged, in it's original packaging, shipping prepaid, to the factory, distributor or authorised service facility.
  • Page 16: 12 Specifications Ma1400

    18Kg (37Ibs) SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W) 560mm x (H) 180mm x (D) 500mm (W) 22ins x (H) 7.1ins x (D) 19.7ins SHIPPING WEIGHT 19.6Kg (43lbs) All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 17 2 x Neutrik Speakons Clip Limiters Push Switch “ON”/ ”OFF” per Channel Speakon and Comb jack, are registered Trademarks of Neutrik AG Liechtenstein All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MA1400 Amplifier...
  • Page 18 The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669 Web: www.martin-audio.com E-mail: info@martin-audio.com All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 19 < > CONTENTS PRINT GUIDES MA1400 Amplifier User’s Guide ENGLISH The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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