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- Page 1 Five Channel Amplifier...
- Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed power amplifier. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection. - Page 4 From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing this Proceed power amplifier. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking and Placement ................ 6 Unpacking ......................6 Placement ......................6 Ventilation ......................6 Operating Voltage ..................7 note the serial number ..................7 amplifier bottom-panel label ..............7 A Quick Start....................8 Special Design Features ................10 Multiple power supplies ................... -
Page 6: Unpacking And Placement
Carefully inspect the product for shipping damage. If you discover any , see your Proceed dealer immediately . Y our Proceed amplifier may be placed either near the preamplifier/control center Placement or near the loudspeakers. It may be placed on a shelf or in a cabinet where it is convenient to operate. -
Page 7: Operating Voltage
Operating Voltage The Proceed amplifier is factory-set for 100V , 120V , 220V , or 240V AC mains opera- tion at either 50 or 60 Hz, according to the country for which the unit was manu- factured. (230V in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) Make sure that the label on the rear panel of the amplifier indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your location. -
Page 8: A Quick Start
It does not need to be turned off—merely turned down. SELECT “XLR” OR “RCA” WITH THE “INPUT SELECT” SWITCHES Each channel of the Proceed Five Channel Amplifier has both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) inputs, with a small switch between the two connectors to select between them. - Page 9 SLOWLY RAISE THE VOLUME ON YOUR PREAMPLIFIER Congratulations! Y ou should now be able to enjoy your favorite music while reading the rest of this manual. (Please, do read the rest of this manual. It contains much valuable information about your new amplifier which we could not possibly fit onto these two pages.)
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Page 10: Special Design Features
The combination of an “overbuilt” design specification and extraordinary atten- tion to detail in manufacturing improves performance, reliability , and longevity . Y our Proceed amplifier will shut itself down if it senses either the presence of Extensive protection either DC (direct current) or a short circuit at the output, or any unsafe operating temperature. -
Page 11: Home Thx Audio System Certification
power supply components during power-up, and switches off-line once the power supply has been charged. Home THX Audio System certification... -
Page 12: Front Panel
AC outlet, it cannot respond to a remote turn-on command from a control unit. If you wish the amplifier to turn on and off via the Proceed communi- cations bus (or by a DC trigger), the amplifier needs to be in standby , with... - Page 13 Note also that if the amplifier has been disconnected from the AC mains power by depressing the front panel power button, it cannot respond to a remote turn-on command from a control unit. INDICATOR LIGHTS power indicator light (above the small power button, below the large button) is normally either on or off, indicating whether AC power...
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Page 14: Rear Panel
COMMUNICATION PORTS These RJ-45 communications ports provide for sophisticated inter-compo- nent communications within the context of a Proceed system, allowing the multichannel controller to toggle the amplifier between operate as needed, without forcing the user to turn the amplifier on sepa- standby rately . -
Page 15: Communication Cable
To use these ports, simply daisy chain the various Proceed products to- gether. The modular cable needed for the connection may be purchased from your Proceed dealer. It may also be easily and inexpensively made to length using two modular connectors and the appropriate length (up to 100 feet/30 meters) of flat, eight conductor cable. - Page 16 Audio Engineering Society . Refer to the operating manual of your balanced- output preamplifier to verify that the pin assignments of its output connec- tors correspond to your Proceed amplifier. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
- Page 17 SPEAKER OUTPUTS & BINDING POSTS The Proceed amplifier is equipped with gold-plated, high-current binding posts for output termination to a loudspeaker system. To take full advantage of the AMP’s sonic quality, we recommend using high-quality speaker cable; see your Proceed dealer.
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Page 18: Bridged Operation
Bridged Operation Y our Proceed amplifier has been designed to be extremely versatile. Should your needs change or grow over time, you may wish to add additional power by one of two means: Bridging, or Biamping. We will discuss bridged operation first. -
Page 19: Balanced Bridging Kit
Male XLR Output (normal) Balanced Bridging Kit Pin 1: signal ground Balanced Bridging Pin 2: signal + (non-inverting) Input Adapter Pin 3: signal – (inverting) (pin configuration) (shield not connected) Female XLR Input Pin 1: signal ground Pin 2: signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: signal –... -
Page 20: Single-Ended Bridging
CONNECT THE BALANCED BRIDGING OUTPUT ADAPTER TO THE TWO BLACK OUTPUT TERMINALS Connect one end of the Balanced Bridging Output Adapter to a black out- put terminal on one of the two channels to be bridged together, and then connect the other end of the Output Adapter to a black output terminal on the other channel. -
Page 21: Single-Ended Bridging Kit
Failure to establish a common ground reference between the two channels can damage your amplifier by forcing significant currents to flow where they do not belong! To bridge your Proceed amplifier using a single-ended (RCA) input signal, follow these steps: DISCONNECT YOUR AMPLIFIER FROM EVERYTHING Start with your amplifier totally disconnected from inputs, outputs, and AC power. - Page 22 CONNECT THE SINGLE-ENDED BRIDGING OUTPUT ADAPTER TO TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE BLACK OUTPUT TERMINALS Connect one end of the Balanced Bridging Output Adapter to a black out- put terminal on one side of the amplifier, and then connect the other end to a black output terminal on the other side of the amplifier. (The two con- nections should be side-by-side rather than one above the other.) Make sure these connection are snug and secure.
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Page 23: Biamplification
(See below.) The loudspeaker’s internal crossover con- tinues to divide the frequencies appropriately among the various drivers. To facilitate biamping, all Proceed power amplifiers have the same voltage gain and input sensitivity. Because of this fact, you should not have to concern your- self with adjusting the relative volumes of the bass and treble sections of your loudspeakers—if they sounded good with a single amplifier, they should sound... -
Page 24: Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of your amplifier, use a feather duster or a lint- free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the amplifier with the cloth. -
Page 25: U.s. And Canadian Warranty
Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., P . O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. The extended warranty for this Proceed product is five (5) years from the date of Five Year Extended Warranty purchase. -
Page 26: Obtaining Service
We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your Proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally , or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. -
Page 27: Specifications
Madrigal provides an owner-transferable, five year extended warranty on all Proceed products within the U. S. and Canada ONLY. Warranty and service policies outside the U. S. and Canada are set by the local, authorized distributor and are applicable in the country of purchase ONLY. Madrigal products are designed to operate at set voltages appropriate for the country of sale and may be damaged if operated at the wrong voltage. -
Page 28: Dimensions
Dimensions 17.26" 43.84 cm f i v e c h a n n e l a m p l i f i e r standby 6.53" 16.6 cm power 17.61" 0.695" 44.73 cm 1.77 cm 15.47" 39.29 cm 19.55" 49.66 cm 1.40"... -
Page 29: Installation Notes
Rack Mounting If you need or prefer to rack mount your amplifier, contact your Proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly provides the needed ventilation for the heatsink “chimneys” of the amplifier as well as the sup- port required for this heavy component. - Page 30 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com/ PR O C E E D is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. a Harman International company 630280-2 ©...