Airflow around the unit should be unobstructed. Before using your Stewart Audio Inc. Power Amplifier, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully to ensure optimum trouble-free perfor- This amplifier should not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub, mance.
2.2.2 Universal-Mount Installation ··································· 7 1.1 Features 2.2.3 Product Dimensions ··············································· 8 Your Stewart Audio CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier is the result of years 2.3 Proper Cooling Considerations ············································ 8 of experience in the design and manufacture of quality amplifiers. As 2.4 Input Connections ·······························································...
2.2.1 Pole-Mount Installation The CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier casing has mount holes on both the top as well as the side of the unit which can be used with the AV-Pole bracket available from Stewart Audio. Two screws are included in the kit which will affix the bracket to the top or side of the unit.
When using a balanced input source and connector, you must ensure that the hot, cold, and ground pins of the connector are matched up to the +, -, and ground pins of the CVA50-1 Priority PA Euro Block con- 4.13in nector respectively.
2.4.2 Unbalanced Input Connections art Audio. These will allow for a quicker installation with less room for error when connecting the CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier to an unbal- When using an unbalanced input source and connector, a jumper must anced source. The summing adapters will properly sum a stereo source be added between the negative (-) terminals and the ground terminals.
2.4.3 Stereo 3.5mm 2.5 Output Connections Because of the differences in the way that constant-voltage amplifiers The second input channel is a stereo RCA jack which is then summed work as opposed to a typical 8-ohm setup, the wiring procedure and the gauge of wire used is very different.
NOTE: Stewart Audio will not be held responsible for damage to your CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifier or connect- ed equipment if the instructions in this manual are not followed.
CLIP LED goes out for undistorted sound amplification. 3.2.2 Controls The CVA50-1 Priority PA controls are located on the rear of the unit. There is no power switch so the amplifier will power up into a sleep state when power is first applied. The CVA50-1 Priority PA Signal Sense Technology (SST™) will power up the amplifier from sleep...
3.2.4 PA Ducking CVA50-1 Priority PA amplifiers can have their volume remotely con- The CVA50-1 Priority PA includes a ducking feature which allows the trolled (or muted) via the Euro Block input on the rear of the amplifier. PA channel to talk over the other channels. When a 25V Signal is de- The remote volume control allows the units volume to be controlled tected on PA line, it will lower the other channels by a set amount.
4 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problem: Output sound is distorted or cracking. Problem: Power indicator does not turn on. Procedure: Check all cables for damage or loose connections and re- Procedure: Check that the amplifier is plugged into a live outlet. After duce the gain on the input signal at the mixer or preamp level.
This section includes the return procedures which must be followed in Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54kg) order to prevent processing delay or cost to the customer. Please read the entire section before contacting Stewart Audio for returns. Stewart Audio reserves the rate to change features and specifications without notice.
2. Do not ship any accessories (manuals, cords, hardware, etc.) with your unit. These items are not needed to service your product. If Stewart Audio is unable to contact the sender in 14 days, the mer- Stewart Audio will not be held responsible for these items if they chandise will be considered scrap and may be disposed of.
7 Accessories 8 Notes The following accessories are available from Stewart Audio for your amplifier. All part numbers shown are Stewart Audio Part Numbers. Mounting Brackets AV-POLE Pole-mount bracket for AV Series amplifiers AV-BRACKET Universal mounting bracket for AV Series amplifiers...
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