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- Page 1 ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference GCA-MC Power Amplifi er Instructions for use GCA-MC Power Amp Series Document 15-041-11-1 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Introduction
When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Questions and 4 - 5 Answers Troubleshooting 6 - 8 Warranty 9 - 10 Service 11 - 12 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Table Of Contens iii PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 4 Thank you for your purchase of the GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er. The GCA-MC is a full function multi-channel power amplifi er that can be confi gured, at the factory or through your dealer or distributor, with as few as three channels and as many as 7 channels of any of the three available wattage modules: 100 watt, 250 watt and 500 watt (into 8 Ohms, double that into a 4 Ohm load).
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Page 5: Getting Started
Once your new GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er is unpacked, you’ll need to fi nd a convenient Location place to set it. There are several ways to mount the GCA-MC power amplifi er: on a rack shelf, on the fl oor behind the loudspeakers or on shelf near your preamplifi er or surround processor. Cautions If the GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi... -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Make sure the rear mounted input selection switch is placed in the appropriate position. Only one input on the GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er can be used at a time, either XLR or RCA. Speaker Cables Speaker cables are a critical link between your loudspeakers and your new GCA-MC power amplifi er. - Page 7 We do not recommend plugging the GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er into an extension strip or plug extender unless it is of the highest quality and heavy duty design, such as the PS Audio Juice Bar or device with similar properties.
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Page 8: Questions And Answers
There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er will be unaffected by leaving it on. We recommend placing the amplifi er in its standby mode via the front panel logo/standby button when the amp is not in use. - Page 9 The GCA-MC multi-channel power amplifi er is specifi c to your country’s voltage. Do not use the GCA- What voltages MC on a voltage higher than it is rated for. For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated GCA-MC multi- can the amp run channel power amplifi...
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
GCA-MC Power Amplifi er, there is no power from the AC socket, or you have the DC trigger jack connected without an appropriate voltage to turn it on. - Page 11 Blue light is too If the blue light is too bright, or if it is not lit but the amplifi er plays, check the rear panel of the GCA-MC Power Amplifi er for the three position dimmer switch. The switch is located on the rear panel, upper bright left hand side as you face the rear of the unit.
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Page 12: Gca-Mc Power Amplifi Er
If the amplifi er shuts down with very little volume, then check the speaker cable connections. The GCA-MC Power Amplifi er is so powerful that it can actually play music at low levels even into a near short on its outputs. Chances are good that you have a shorted connector (plus touching the minus) and you should simply check carefully on the back of the speaker and the back of the amplifi... - Page 13 PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center.
- Page 14 In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capability of the importer, PS Audio will fulfi ll the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
- Page 15 Canada Service Department. 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the PS Audio factory and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid. The product may also be hand delivered to the California or Colorado facilities if arrangements with the Service Department have been made in advance.
- Page 16 If you have If you feel your country’s authorized dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio products, please contact our service department at service@psaudio.com or at the above problems contact numbers to discuss the situation.
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