Halcro MC30 Owner's Manual
2/3/5/7 channel power amplifier
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual MC70 7 Channel Power Amplifier MC50 5 Channel Power Amplifier MC30 3 Channel Power Amplifier MC20 2 Channel Power Amplifier www.halcro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Freight damage claims......49 Connecting an audio source.....21 If you have moved ........49 Connecting a processor ......22 Thank you for choosing Halcro!....49 Connecting the trigger ......23 Connecting to a PC ........23 Index............51 Connecting the mains supply cable..23... -
Page 4: Introduction
Distortion (THD), the key feature of the Halcro experience. range of monoblock and stereo amplifiers. If you wish to contact Halcro to give us feedback on your purchase or for general enquiries, please feel free to: E-mail us at: admin@halcro.com... -
Page 6: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Symbols Electrical safety WARNING: This product must The following symbols are used on this equipment: always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a lightning flash with protective earth connection. arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to Only use a suitable approved mains cord alert the user to the presence of complying with European individual country... -
Page 7: Protection From Fluids
Protection from fluids Service warnings The Halcro Logic MC20/30/50/70 units are designed for indoor use only and are not All compartments are sealed at the factory. If protected against liquids. They must not be... -
Page 8: Protection From Overheating
To prevent fire hazards, these openings must never be blocked or covered. The MC20/30/50/70 may be stacked on top of a Halcro Logic SSP80/100 amplifier but overheating result ventilation inadequate. Ensure there is at least 4 in... -
Page 9: Additional Important Safety Instructions For Us
Additional Important Safety Instructions for US The following instructions should be followed Additional instructions continued: by customers in the USA in addition to the o Protect the power cord from being safety instructions in the rest of this chapter: walked on or pinched particularly at o Read these instructions. -
Page 10: Interference Warning - Us Fcc Regulations
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the amplifier is connected. o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes modifications expressly approved by Halcro could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 12: Mc20 Features
MC20 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC20 include: • 2-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 400 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 13: Mc30 Features
MC30 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC30 include: • 3-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 400 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 14: Mc50 Features
MC50 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC50 include: • 5-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 350 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 15: Mc70 Features
MC70 Features Features of the Halcro Logic MC70 include: • 7-channel rack mountable or free standing multi-channel power amplifier • 350 watts per channel • unbalanced and balanced voltage inputs • mains voltage: 100-240 V AC • remote trigger switch between On and Standby •... -
Page 16: Installation
The packaging is custom designed to prevent If you require assistance in the unpacking and damage from occurring during transport. installation of your Halcro multi channel power Store the packaging in a dry location. amplifier, please contact your dealer. Positioning... -
Page 18: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections The numbers shown on the diagram below front and rear panel. Refer to this page for a are used throughout the manual to refer to quick reference controls the individual controls and connections on the connections. -
Page 19: Front Panel
Trigger connection Connections to up to seven (in the Connects to a control center such as the MC70) amplification modules comprising Halcro Logic SSP80/100 to allow it to audio input and loudspeaker connections control the multi-channel power amplifier. RS232 connection... -
Page 20: Mc20/30/50/70 Inputs
MC20/30/50/70 inputs Connect the audio source to the required Each amplification module is numbered and input, and make sure the selector switch is in named (15) for your convenience. To ensure the correct position: up for balanced voltage peak performance, and share the load equally input;... - Page 21 Connecting loudspeakers...
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Page 22: Connecting An Audio Source
Connecting an audio source Each amplifier module switch- input. Make sure the speaker setup is selectable inputs with an associated input consistent. For example, make sure the ‘Right socket for connection to the audio source Front’ speaker is connected to the ‘Right such as a CD player). -
Page 23: Connecting A Processor
Connecting a processor Connect either balanced to the corresponding ‘R.Rear’ output on the unbalanced (10) inputs on the multi channel processor. Make sure you set the selector power amplifier to the processor, making sure switch (9) on the rear panel to either balanced the speaker setup is aligned. -
Page 24: Connecting The Trigger
PC or by trigger cable to a control center such as Network. To connect to the PC/Network: the Halcro Logic SSP80/100. To activate the o Locate a suitable Ethernet cable (cross- remote On/Standby function: over cable required for direct PC to MC o Locate a suitable trigger cable. -
Page 26: Operation
If the multi-channel power amplifier trigger (6) is connected to a con rol center such Starting up as the Halcro Logic SSP, it can be left in Standby mode since the con rol cen er will Once the external cables are connected to the units, ensure the Master On/Off switch operate the amplifier when required. -
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
Cleaning Never clean any electrical fittings or terminals with the damp cloth. Halcro takes no responsibility for any damage caused through careless or improper cleaning o After using the slightly damp cloth, wipe techniques. over the surfaces with a soft dry cloth. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy NO sound and NO lights Ensure the master switch is On and the mains cable is plugged into the multi-channel power amplifier. Ensure the mains cable is plugged into a working wall socket. (Try testing the wall socket with another appliance.) Check the fuse. -
Page 32: Halcro Reliabilty Assurance Service (Hras)
Halcro Reliabilty Assurance Service (HRAS) Halcro Reliability Assurance Service To install HRAS Monitor on your computer: (HRAS) is an optional feature that may be o Insert the HRAS CD into your computer installed on a computer connected to your CD drive. -
Page 33: Launching Hras Monitor
Windows taskbar to Halcro Devices list. indicate the HRAS Monitor is active: The HRAS Monitor application runs in the background, with no operator actions... - Page 34 To allow HRAS Monitor to find and register Registering devices devices: Devices must registered with HRAS o Make sure HRAS Monitor is running and Monitor before they can be monitored. HRAS Registration page is displayed. Currently, the only devices monitored by HRAS are the MC series of multi-channel o Make sure your multi-channel power power amplifiers.
- Page 35 The software begins a search for devices When a device is registered and selected, connected to the network and displays the buttons become available on the right of the results. The name, IP address and status window for editing, deleting or showing information should appear automatically.
- Page 36 Manually registering a device To register a device manually instead of allowing the HRAS Monitor to search for connected components: o Click Register Device… on the HRAS Registration page. Register Device dialog is displayed. Enter a device name and its IP address in the boxes, and ensure the check box is ticked if you want the device to be monitored.
- Page 37 E-mail To setup which events should trigger an The E-mail Server section of the E-mail (normally failure of an output channel Notification page sets your Internet only). connection details. o Click Select Events. o Enter the IP address of your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Page 38 'alert' E-mails sent by be the Halcro service department, but you HRAS. may wish to send an E-mail to the installer, your Halcro dealer, or even your own E-mail address. o Enter at least one E-mail address. Customizing settings...
- Page 39 Setting HRAS options To check or change the HRAS setup options: Tools o Select Options from the menu. Options dialog is displayed. o If a period other than the default is required, select it from the pull-down list. o Make sure “Always enable HRAS for newly discovered devices”...
- Page 40 Modifying device properties To view or monitor a device’s properties: o On the HRAS Registration page, highlight the device concerned. Edit Device o Click Edit (or select from the menu). Edit dialog is displayed. o View or change the details as required. o Click OK to save the changes or Cancel to lose them.
- Page 41 General This page indicates the model and serial HRAS number of the device highlighted on the Registration window, and shows the mode and status (on or off) of each of the channels. In the bottom section the amplifier channel numbers or PS (power supply) are shown in red if there is a fault in the respective channel or power supply.
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Page 42: Viewing The Events Log
To view the HRAS events: Viewing the events log Source o Click to sort the list by application The events log keeps a record of events name. pertaining to the system monitored by the ® HRAS application. It is a normal Windows o Scroll through the list to the HRAS function. -
Page 43: Shutting Down Hras Monitor
Shutting down HRAS Monitor To remove the application: exit HRAS Monitor o Scroll through the list to find and select program, right click the HRAS HRAS Monitor ® application icon in the Windows Taskbar, and then select Exit o Click Remove. from the menu. -
Page 44: Communications
Communications The Halcro MC series have can be controlled Ethernet communications and monitored via a personal computer (PC). A serial and an Ethernet port are available for multi-channel amplifiers this purpose. connected to an Ethernet network. There are three modes... - Page 45 The commands are as follows: Axxxxxxx indicates which amplifier modules are active, 0 = not *m=xx set amplifier enable active, 1 = active bitmask to hex value Txxxxxxx indicates the temperature print current amplifier status amplifier modules, 1 enable mask in hex = OK, 0 = Over power off (standby) temperature...
- Page 46 To enter ASCII mode press return three times set ip <addr> print or set IP address to send three line feeds. Once in ASCII mode set netmask <addr> print or set netmask you cannot return to pseudo-binary mode set broadcast <addr> print or set without disconnecting and reconnecting.
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Page 48: Service And Warranty Information
During the in Halcro products for years to come. It is our warranty period, Halcro will remedy all such expressed desire that your Halcro products defects without charge for parts or labor. -
Page 49: Transferability
Halcro when ownership the following conditions must be met: changes. • the unit must be returned to Halcro or its authorized repair center in the original Warranty verification packing materials It is the owner's responsibility to show proof or... -
Page 50: Transportation Of Products
Halcro dealer upon request. We are not equipped to accept freight collect shipments. Thank you for choosing Halcro is not liable for freight, courier, or other Halcro! charges incurred in transporting a unit to and We trust you will enjoy the performance of... -
Page 52: Index
Fault finding, 29 Operation, 25 FCC rules, 9 Overheating, 7 Feedback, 3 Packaging, 15, 31 Fuse, 7 replacement, 31 Halcro SSP, 21 Packing list, 15 HRAS, 31 Polarized plug, 8 customizing, 37 RCA output, 19 device registration, 33 Register devices, 33, 35... - Page 53 Test E-mail, 37 Troubleshooting, 29 Unbalanced voltage input, 19 Uninstall, 42 Unpacking, 15 US warnings, 8 Ventilation, 7 Voided warranty, 47 Warm up, 25 Warranty, 47 XLR output, 19...
- Page 55 Copyright and acknowledgements This product is manufactured by Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd trading as Halcro and Halcro Audio (USA) Inc Halcro Logic and Lyrus are trademarks of Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd, Australia. ® ® Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.