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- Page 3 INFORMATION FOR USE FOR VORTEX 3 QUADRO V3QUM_GB_2004-2007-R2_2-2007 © Copyright 2007 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 27 62/4 08- 0 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0) The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provided ) Read the information for use (user manual). in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations as detailed in 2) Please keep this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the am- the user manual, are adhered to.
- Page 5 . Read the information for use (user manual) CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS CAUTION When shipping the VORTEX amplifier, always use the original shipping carton EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT. and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was origi- REFER ALL SERVICING TO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
- Page 6 4. Servicing and Replacement Parts uct. Any mounting of the amplifier should follow the manufacturers instructions, All service and repair work must be carried out by a CAMCO authorised dealer. and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
- Page 7 (Council Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/3/EEC and 93/68/EEC); low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive 73/23/EEC ) Manufacturers Name: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Manufacturers Address: Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Declares that the product with the model name:...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
4.7 Filter Cleaning EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS / SAFETY 3.9.5. Parallel-Mono / Parallel-Mono P.25 5 OPTIONS EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3.9.5.2 Mono-Bridge / Mono-Bridge 5. CAI (CAMCO Audio Interface) CONTENTS P.9 3.9.5.3 Parallel-Mono / Mono-Bridge 5.. Wiring WELCOME 4 OPERATION 5..2 CAI Address Settings... -
Page 9: Welcome To Camco
CAMCO will be happy to cooperate fully as needed. Please save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection. The success of the LA, DL and DX series power amps has made the CAMCO name synonymous with professional quality, high performance and utterly Even if the amplifier has arrived in perfect condition, save all packing materials reliable power amps. -
Page 10: The Amplifier
If you have questions about features of the VORTEX power amp that are not The VORTEX also uses three microprocessors for controlling and monitoring covered by the basic descriptions in this manual, CAMCO would be pleased to the power amp. Controlling a power amp designed for use in modern sound offer you further information. -
Page 11: Vortex 3 Quadro - The Front
VORTEX 3 QUADRO – The Front VORTEX 3 QUADRO – The Rear On LEDs (multifunctional) 8 On/Off Switch 5 CAMCO Audio Interface (CAI) 23 AC Power Cable 2 Signal LEDs 9 Enter-Switch (behind Front Panel) 6 Cooling Air Outlet Vents 24 SPEAKON Outlet Ch. - Page 12 2.3 Factory Settings VORTEX 3 QUADRO amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings Front panel: Rear panel: On/Off Switch Amplifier is switched off Mode Channel C/D Stereo Limiter Mode Channel A/B Stereo Gain Channel C/D...
- Page 13 3. Mains Supply 3.2 On/Off Switch When mounting or connecting the amp always disconnect it from mains. NOTE: This switch does NOT disconnect the amplifier from mains. Only connect the VORTEX amplifier to an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, The switch initiates start-up by activating the current limiting function. according to the requirements indicated in the second line on the rating As soon as the power amplifier is connected to the mains power supply, a plate.
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Page 14: Mounting
3.3 Mounting If the amp is installed in a case, the open area at the back of the case must be at Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack rails. least 40 cm². This area should be in line with the amp. For mobile use, the amplifier should also be secured using the 9”... -
Page 15: Mode Indicators
3.6 Mode Indicators 3.7 Mode Selectors On the front panel there are two pairs of yellow LEDs (A/B, C/D) to indicate the The switches AB MODE and CD MODE on the rear panel change the operating modes that are set to the amplifiers A/B and C/D. In stereo mode none of them mode of the appropriate amplifier (A/B , C/D). -
Page 16: 3.8.2 Parallel-Mono
3.8.2 Parallel-Mono Operation 3.8.3 Mono-Bridge Parallel operation of the two channels together. One-channel mono bridged operation. A(C) A(C) Input Input ≥ 2 Ω Channel A(C) Channel A(C) Z ≥ 8 Ω B(D) B(D) The output terminals of the two channels are configured in parallel using an The second channel processes the same input signal, but with reversed phase. -
Page 17: Wiring
3.9 Wiring 3.9.2 SPEAKON Connection The SPEAKON connectors are connected as shown below. 3.9. XLR Connection XLR: Pin Ground (or lifted via 5 Ohm resistor) Right SPEAKON: Pin + Channel A signal Pin 2 Hot Pin - Channel A ground (view from the rear) Pin 3 Cold... -
Page 18: Four-Channel Operation
Custom wiring should only be carried out by qualified personnel. 3.9.3 Four-Channel Operation Four fully independent amplifier channels give the opportunity of use in several To prevent electric shock, do not operate the amplifier with any of the applications, such as: multi-channel monitor systems, four channel reproduction, conductor portion of the speaker wire exposed. -
Page 19: Three-Channel Operation
3.9.4 Three-Channel Operation 3.9.4.2 Stereo / Mono-Bridge Three-Channel Operation is the choice for eg. stereo systems with subwoofer or If you have a high-impedance load you can set the appropriate amplifier to compact amplification in active 3-way systems Mono-Bridge operation. With its capability to be set to Mono-Bridge or Parallel-Mono the VORTEX 3 QUADRO gives the possibility to be adapted to the impedance of your sub- woofer. -
Page 20: Two-Channel Operation
3.9.5 Two-Channel Operation 3.9.5.2 Mono-Bridge / Mono-Bridge With its mode selectors set to Mono-Bridge the VORTEX 3 QUADRO is able to With amplifiers A/B and C/D set to mono modes you will nearly have a normal stereo amplifier with the exception that you are able to choose either to drive control high impedances. -
Page 21: Parallel-Mono / Mono-Bridge
3.9.5.3 Parallel-Mono / Mono-Bridge 4. Controls It is also possible to set one amplifier to Parallel-Mono and the other to Mono- 4.. Volume Control Bridge operation. Two microprocessor-controlled DCAs (Digital Controlled Attenuator) with a control resolution of 2 bits per channel is integrated into the signal path. This means that the signal is not subject to an A/D followed by a D/A conversion with associated losses. -
Page 22: Gain Selector
4..2 Gain Selector 4.2 Indicators Two switches on the rear of the VORTEX allow the maximum amplification 4.2. On LEDs (multifunctional) attainable to be set directly in the input stage of each amplifier (A/B, C/D). Under normal operation, after the amp has started, the green power LEDs are permanently lit. -
Page 23: Signal Leds
4.2.2 Signal LEDs The intensity of the green light is defined by the current passing through the The green signal LED is illuminated when the voltage level at the output reaches output stage of each channel (lowest brightness is proportional to approxi- approx. -
Page 24: Soa Protection
impedance limiter is active, the corresponding channel’s On LED is turned off. Driver Stage (See 6 Troubleshooting) When a DC voltage is located at the driver stage only the defective channel’s output stage and the DCA are muted. The other channel continues to work. 4.3.3 SOA Protection The On LED of the defective channel will indicate the malfunction by starting Whenever the power transistors leave their Safe Operation Area (SOA), the SOA-... -
Page 25: Mains Protections 4.4. Inrush Current Limitation
4.4 Mains Protections 4.5 Main SMPS Protections 4.4. Inrush Current Limitation 4.5. Over Current Protection Within 2 seconds of the VORTEX being switched on, the inrush current limiter Main SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) transformer current of your VORTEX will increase mains current from nearly zero to nominal value. This value depends is continuously monitored. -
Page 26: Filter Cleaning
(4) should and may result in reduced output levels. from the cradle (2) and then carefully pull the CAMCO badge (5) out of the four fastening holes with both hands. Remove the foam filter (3) and clean it with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water. -
Page 27: Cai (Camco Audio Interface)
5. CAI (CAMCO Audio Interface) Briefly press the ENTER-Switch . This push button switch can be accessed CAI is a bus system, in which all significant device functions can be monitored through the 3 mm hole in the front panel located between the On/Off switch externally and remotely controlled using a master PC. -
Page 28: 5..3 Cai Status Indicator
To adjust the address you can use the scale markings of the potentio- NOTE: Ensure you return both pots to their original position after address meters. You will find the digits 0,1,...,9 on the 10 scale spacing. selection is complete, otherwise the amplifier will change its volume level to the new pot positions! 5..3 CAI Status Indicator This green LED indicates the presence of communication between PC and the... -
Page 29: On Led Flashing Sequences
6. On LED Flashing Sequences Examples of LED Sequences LED sequence: When switching on the amp the On LEDs flash twice accompanied by a flash of Ch: Clip LEDs. This is normal for the ‘Start’ sequence of the VORTEX. Ch2: Ch3: When switching off the amp the On LEDs flash several times followed by a Ch4:... -
Page 30: Problem: No Sound
Indication: On LED(s) sequence 6.2 Problem: No Sound Indication: On LEDs not lit Please refer to the On LED flashing sequences table to find out which protection Clip LEDs not lit is active. High temperature will cause an attenuation of output level! DC will cause Check AC plug. -
Page 31: Problem: Hiss
6.6 Problem: Hiss Unplug the amplifier input to confirm that the hiss is coming from the source or from a device upstream. Erratic or popping noises indicate an electronic fault in the offending unit. To keep the noise floor low, operate the primary signal source at full level, without clipping. - Page 32 Output Power 2 x 500 W @ 8 Ω kHz, THD < 0, % , in mono-bridge mode 2 x 900 W @ 6 Ω 2 x 500 W @ 2 Ω kHz, THD < 0, %, in parallel-mono mode 2 x 900 W @ 4 Ω...
- Page 33 Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0,5 dB 8 Ω, 0 dB below rated power Input Impedance 40 kΩ balanced Voltage Gain selectable: 26 dB, 32 dB, or ,4 V input sensitivity Protection Circuits inrush-current limitation, temperature monitoring of transformers and heat-sinks, output DC protection, power transistor SOA protection, output over current protection, under impedance limiter, intelligent mains fuses protection Limiter...
- Page 34 +80 +26,5 +35 +25,5 +24,5 +23,5 +22,5 -35 +2,5 50k 00k -80 50k 00k Figure 8. Figure 8.3 Gain vs. frequency Phase vs. frequency (Measurements of a typical performance) (Measurements of a typical performance) -00 -0 -00 -20 -0 Figure 8.2 Figure 8.4 Channel separation vs.
- Page 35 300m 200m 00m Figure 8.5 Figure 8.7 Damping factor into 8 Ω vs. frequency Output Impedance vs. frequency @ Amp RMS injected current equivalent mΩ + 2, µH (Measurements of a typical performance) equation: damping factor = loaded impedance / amplifier output impedance (Measurements of a typical performance) -00 -00...
- Page 36 — Channel A — Channel B -00 — Channel C — Channel D -20 00u 200u 500u m 0m 20m 50m 00m 200m 500m Vrms Figure 8.9 CCIF difference frequency method (0,5 kHz und ,5 kHz) @ 8 Ω vs.
- Page 37 000 Watt Peak power Distortion limited output power (0, %) Impedance (Ohms) Figure 8. VORTEX 3 QUADRO (Measurements of a typical performance) P.35 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
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Page 38: Summary Of Warranty
CAMCO will repair faulty prod- ucts under this warranty when a defect occurs under normal installation and use. - Page 39 Our web site: www.camcoaudio.com provides a complete list of CAMCO Please return the amplifier to the following address or your nearest CAMCO dealers/distributors. appointed distributor. CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen, Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany P.37 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
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Page 40: Maintenance Information 2 Decomissioning
Maintenance Information 2 Decomissioning Cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifier must never be carried out During the decomissioning process of the amplifier, all legally prescribed rules by unqualified personnel. The amplifier must never be opened by unqualified and procedures must be adhered to. - Page 41 Mailing Address: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D-57482 Wenden Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 27 62/4 08- 0 Facsimile: +49 (0) 27 62/4 08- 0 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com Email: postmaster@camcoaudio.com P.39 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
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