CARVIN RX1200L Operating Manual

RX1200L in RW5 Road Warrior Case
20.5"W x10"H x 12.75"D(without lids)
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CAUTION
alert the user to the pres- ed to alert the user to
ence of uninsulated "dan- the presence of impor-
gerous voltage" within the tant operating and
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
product's enclosure that maintenance (servic-
DO NOT OPEN
may be of sufficient magnitude to con- ing) instructions in the literature
stitute a risk of electric shock to per- accompanying the appliance.
sons.
IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo-
sure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc-
tions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer to replacement text on
the unit for correct fuse type.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOW—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROWN—Live
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A
POWER SOCKET.
RX1200L in RW6 Road Warrior Case with two USM16 wireless receivers
20.75"W x 12"H x 18"D(without lids)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 1 YEAR unless otherwise stated. Carvin will service and
supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the respon-
sibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY
OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for
horn drivers or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for dam-
age due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure to
follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or
person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of
Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number. Describe in
writing each problem. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the current FLAT RATE for parts and
labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications.

SERVICE:

In the USA, please go to www.carvinservice.com
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.com for your nearest service center. Include a writ-
ten decription of the problem with serial numbeer and date of purchase.

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT

Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your unit can be wiped from time
to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid
prolonged use in caustic environments (salt air). When used in such an environment, be sure the mixer is adequately
protected by a cover.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
CAUTION
PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK VOLTAGE INSIDE!
CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of Carvin's RX1200L or RX1200R mixer.
The RX1200L includes built-in high power amplifiers for direct hook-up to your speakers, while
the RX1200R is a non-powered model designed for use with your own power amps. Please read
this manual carefully to take advantage of the many features of your mixer.
SUPERB SOUND is derived from the extremely low distortion, "high headroom" design.
State-of-the art, low noise, balanced XLR preamps from our Concert Series mixers provide a
common mode rejection better than 78 dB, which means that any noise that may come over your
cables is virtually eliminated. Even the balanced XLR output connectors guard your system from
cable noise for professional recordings or external power amp connections. Distortion is nearly
non-existent with THD below .1%, which guarantees the purity of your sound. Hear the differ-
ence.
LIGHT WEIGHT and EASY TO USE Controls are logically laid out, making the RX Series
simple to use reducing errors during setup and performance. Its compact size and weight of 18
lbs. makes it the lightest, most powerful mixer in it's class.
4 HIGH CURRENT CLASS-D AMPLIFIERS produce total of 1600 watts RMS. Class-D amps not
only run cooler, but their power capabilities are outstanding. 800 watts RMS (400w/400) for your
main L and R speakers, plus 800 watts RMS (400w/400) to power your stage monitors - this is
the kind of output power that maintains the purity and integrity of your sound. Speaker outputs
accept either standard 1/4" or Speakon™ connectors for secure connections with maximum
power transfer to your speakers. Clip LEDs give you a visual indicator for each amp.
HIGH CURRENT SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLY conserves power by operating at higher effi-
ciency. The DC voltage supply is recharged 100,000 times per second, delivering continuous high
current to the power amps.
The RX1200L and RX1200R will auto-switch for 120VAC or 240VAC. Like a laptop computer,
you can go anywhere in the world and not worry about power convertors.
2 INDEPENDENT 24-Bit STEREO DSP EFFECTS allow you to independently assign
each channel to your choice of simultaneous effects. You can dedicate chorus/reverb to the
acoustic guitar channel and reverb to the vocals, etc. Both effects are assignable to your stage
monitors so you can hear yourself with full effects. The effects processors feature 256 effects
each, including reverbs, choruses, flanging and echoes, with parameters fully adjustable for;
damping, decay, depth, speed, regeneration and time.
ACTIVE 3 BAND CHANNEL EQ provides easy adjustment for the tone you want. The 80
Hz LO frequency control deliver solid non-flabby bass. A simple adjustment with the MID con-
trol gives you the best sound for vocals or guitar by affecting the very important 750Hz frequency
range. The 11.5k Hz HI treble control adds sparkle to your top-end without adding harshness.
Both the LO and HI are "shelving", which means they are effective from 20Hz up to 20kHz.
FOUR 7 BAND EQUALIZERS provide precise adjustments to fine tune your overall sound
and to help control feedback. Unlike one stereo graphic equalizer, four independent 7 bands give
you total control over each power amp.
BUILT-IN AMP LIMITERS The purpose of a limiter is to hold down peaks so the amp won't
distort even with extra hot input signals (this protects your expensive speakers). Limiters can
increase your amp's average output by 3 db or more, while keeping your sound clean and uncol-
ored.
ENGINEERED TO LAST Every RX Series mixer is housed in a rugged steel rackmountable
chassis. Continuous full power is assured from high-grade 6063-T5-aluminum heat sinks cooled
by a variable speed fan. Sealed controls and switches guard against the outside elements while
heavy-duty connectors provide a positive connection to your cables. Hidden deep in the heart of
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OPERATING MANUAL
RX1200L, RX1200R MIXERS
these mixers is the "SMT" Surface Mount Technology that utilizes surface mounted
components to prevent parts from shaking or vibrating loose. Precision 1% toler-
ances guarantee that your settings will be accurate every time. Fire retardant FR-4
military spec circuit boards feature double-sided copper construction to guard
against noise and radio frequencies (RF). The RX Series is made in the USA.
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
RX1200L
INSPECT YOUR AMP FOR DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If
damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your
unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best pos-
sible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for
any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped sep-
arately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this man-
ual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your
name and comments to us.
USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at: www.carvinworld.com/registration
for your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________

MODEL RX1200L, RX1200R SPECIFICATIONS:

Frequency Response: Mic or Line Inputs: 20Hz-20kHz ±1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than .1% at nominal levels
Equivalent Input Noise: 150 ohm source: -117dBu
Output Noise: -100dBu Master Line Out
(All Levels Minimum)
Output Headroom: +10dB
Maximum Gain: Mic in to Master Line Out: 60dB
Crosstalk: Adjacent ch's: -60db at 1KHz
Common Mode Rejection: -78db at 1KHz
Phantom Power: 48 volt @ XLR Mic channels
Channel EQ 3-band active: LOW: 80Hz ±12dB
MID: 750Hz ±12dB
HI: 11.5KHz ±12dB
Power Output: RX1200L: 1600w @ 4 ohms (8 ohm: 250w x4, 4 ohm: 400w x4)
Size and Weight: RX1200L (w/ sides): 10.25"H x 19"W x 9.5"D, 18 lbs.
RX1200L (no sides): 8.75"H x 19"W x 8"D, 14.5 lbs.
in RW5 RoadWarrior 5U case: 11"H x 21.5"W x 15.5"D, 36 lbs.
RX1200R: 8.75"H x 19"W x 8"D, 10.5 lbs.
Power Requirements: RX1200L: : Auto Switching 100-140VAC or 200-250VAC, 50-60Hz
RX1200R: 90-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz
Options: USM16-MC or USM16-BP wireless systems (require USM16-KIT)
FS22 footswitch for Effects bypass
RW5 Road Warrior 5U case
RW6 Road Warrior 6U case for use with USM16 option
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RX1200L
with
end caps
removed
for rack
mounting
-or-
RX1200R