Renkus-Heinz P3501 Operation Manual

Dual channel power amplifiers, plug-in controller modules

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OPERATION MANUAL

P3500 • P3501
Dual Channel Power Amplifiers
PK-xxx-A
Plug-In Controller Modules

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Summary of Contents for Renkus-Heinz P3501

  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    OPERATION MANUAL P3500 • P3501 Dual Channel Power Amplifiers PK-xxx-A Plug-In Controller Modules...
  • Page 2: Warning Messages

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Cautions Sicherheitsvorschriften CAUTION VORSICHT UM ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAG ZU TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT VERMEIDEN, KEINE FINGER ODER INSERT FINGERS OR OBJECTS INTO GEGENSTÄNDE IN ÖFFNUNNGEN DES ANY OPENINGS IN THE CABINET GEHÄUSES STECKENN WARNUNG: ZUR VERMEIDUNG VON FEUER...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Table of Contents Warning Messages Table of Contents ntroduction Technical Specifications Front Panel Features Protection LED's Signal LED's Output LED's Standby LED Output Attenuators On/Off Switch Rear Panel Features AC Power Cord Output Connections Input Connections Mode Selector...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz model P3500 or P3501 dual- channel, professional power amplifier. Your Renkus-Heinz amplifier has been designed to provide years of trouble-free, high performance operation. We hope you enjoy it. If you purchased the model P3500, your amplifier will include either a PK-xxx-A loudspeaker controller module or a PK-BLANK-A 'blank"...
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Technical Specifications OUTPUT RATINGS: w/ch at 8 ohms (20 Hz to 20 kHz w/ch at 4 ohms < 0.25% THD) 1000 w/ch at 2 ohms 2000 watts, 4 ohms bridged FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +0.0, -.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ RPO THD (at 1kHz) DISTORTION: <...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Features

    BLANK-A have two LED's (one for each amplifier channel) as shown above. These LED's light up (turn red) whenever the loudspeaker protective circuits are activated. The P3501 amplifier has no provisions for plug-in loudspeaker controller modules and does not have these two LED's.
  • Page 7: Standby Led

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Front Panel Features MODEL P3500 10 - CH1 POWER 10 - CH2 LIFIER by service personnel. Standby LED t is normal for the Status LED's to be red when the amplifier is first turned on. They will then turn to green as a sign the amplifier is on and operating satisfactorily.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Features

    Pin 2 is the + (plus) or "hot" signal line and pin 3 is the - (minus) side. In a P3500 ampli- fier, these outputs are processed signals (controller output signals). In a P3501 amplifier, they are "looping" input circuits.
  • Page 9: Input Connections

    8. Input Connectors Input The audio inputs on the P3500 and P3501 are electronically balanced and use standard 3-pin female XLR connectors. We recommend the use of pin 2 as "hot" and pin 3 as "neutral". Pin 1 is Connections chassis ground.
  • Page 10: Loudspeaker Controller Modules

    PK-BLANK-A cards are used when a controller module is not needed. PK-BLANK-A Blank Module Note: If your amplifier is a P3501, it will not have facilities for a plug in module and will not include the two loudspeaker protection LED's found on the P3500.
  • Page 11: Block Diagrams

    Looping/ Amp. Processed Output Block Diagram P3500 Amplifier with PK-xxx-A Controller Module In the P3501, these 2 outputs are strictly "looping" outputs that provide an easy means of P3501 parallelling the inputs of multiple amplifiers. Amplifier Channel 1 Vol. Control Ch.
  • Page 12: Amplifier Setup And Operation

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Amplifier Setup and Operation The P3500 and P3501 amplifiers are designed to be mounted in a standard 19" rack. It has 4 Mounting front panel mounting screws and rear panel mounting ears. Because of its depth and weight it is imperative that the amplifier be supported at the rear in any portable application.
  • Page 13: Trouble Shooting

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL Trouble Shooting Possible Cause Fault Indicates the amplifier is turned "off" or not receiving power. Check for proper connection of the Status LED's are power cord to a suitable outlet and verify proper voltage. not lit Make sure the amplifier is turned "on".
  • Page 14: Typical Stereo System

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL CH1 OUTPUT -LINE LEVEL- INPUT CH1 AVIS CAUTION OUTPUT P3500 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT OPEN CH 2 750 W / 4 ohm each channel CH 1 120V AC 50-60 Hz, 12 A...
  • Page 15: Typical Bridge Mode Operation

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL CH1 OUTPUT -LINE LEVEL- INPUT CH1 AVIS CAUTION OUTPUT P3500 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT OPEN CH 2 750 W / 4 ohm each channel CH 1 120V AC 50-60 Hz, 12 A...
  • Page 16: Typical 4-Way System

    P3500/P3501 OPERATION MANUAL CH1 OUTPUT -LINE LEVEL- INPUT CH1 AVIS CAUTION OUTPUT P3500 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT OPEN CH 2 750 W / 4 ohm each channel CH 1 120V AC 50-60 Hz, 12 A...

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