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  • Page 2 INFORMATION FOR USE FOR VORTEX 3 QUADRO V3QUM_GB_2004-2005-R1_01-2005 © Copyright 2005 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 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10) The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provided 1) 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 ampli- the user manual , are adhered to.
  • Page 4 1. 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 5 14. Servicing and Replacement Parts 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. When replacement parts are required, please ensure that the dealer/distributor only uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 (Council Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/31/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:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETEY INSTRUCTIONS 3.9.5.1 Parallel-Mono / Parallel-Mono P.25 5 OPTIONS EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS / SAFETY P.18 3.9.5.2 Mono-Bridge / Mono-Bridge 5.1 CAI (CAMCO Audio Interface) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3.9.5.3 Parallel-Mono / Mono-Bridge 5.1.1 Wiring CONTENTS P.19 4 OPERATION 5.1.2 CAI Address Settings 1 WELCOME 4.1 Precautions...

  • Page 9: 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 10: On/Off Switch

    VORTEX 3 QUADRO – The Front VORTEX 3 QUADRO – The Rear 1 On LEDs (multifunctional) 8 On/Off Switch 15 CAMCO Audio Interface (CAI) 23 AC Power Cable 2 Signal LEDs 9 Enter-Switch (behind Front Panel) 16 Cooling Air Outlet Vents 24 SPEAKON Outlet ch.
  • Page 11 2.3 Factory settings VORTEX 3 QUADRO amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings Front panel: Rear panel: Power switch Amplifier is switched off Mode Channel C/D Stereo Limiter Mode Channel A/B Stereo Gain Channel C/D 26 dB Input Ground Lift Grounded Gain Channel A/B 26 dB...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    3.1 On/Off Switch 3.2 Precautions NOTE: This switch does NOT disconnect the amplifier from mains. When mounting or connecting the amp always disconnect it from mains. The switch initiates start-up by activating the current limiting function. As soon as the power amplifier is connected to the mains power supply, a 3.3 Mounting voltage is supplied to both the line-filter and the fused input of the controllable Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack rails.

  • Page 13: Cooling

    3.4 Cooling Removing or taping the mains connector ground is illegal and dangerous. Under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The air is taken in from the front and out through the back, it is of DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS course essential that while the power amp is running air is able to circulate...

  • Page 14: Mode Selector

    3.7 Mode Selectors 3.8.1 Stereo Operation The switches AB MODE and CD MODE on the rear panel change the operating Two fully independent amplifier channels (normal operating mode). mode of the appropriate amplifier (A/B , C/D). Moving one of these switches will ch A(C) shutdown the VORTEX 3 QUADRO and restart it in the new operating mode.

  • Page 15: Mono-Bridge

    3.8.3 Mono-Bridge 3.9 Wiring One-channel mono bridged operation. 3.9.1 XLR Connection XLR: Pin 1 Ground (or lifted via 15 Ohm resistor) Pin 2 Hot ch A(C) Input Channel A(C) Pin 3 Cold Always use symmetrical (balanced) shielded cable to connect the amplifier. Z ≥...
  • Page 16 WARNING ! 3.9.2 SPEAKON Connection The SPEAKON connectors are connected as shown below. SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning flashes indicate high vol- tages that are potentially life threating. Right SPEAKON: Pin 1+ Channel A speaker signal (view from the rear) Pin 1 - Channel A speaker ground Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or...

  • Page 17: Four-Channel Operation

    3.9.3 Four-Channel Operation 3.9.4 Three-Channel Operation Four fully independent amplifier channels give the opportunity of use in several Three-Channel Operation is the choice for eg. stereo systems with subwoofer or applications,such as:multi-channel monitor systems,four channel reproduction, compact amplification in active 3-way systems compact amplification in active 2- or 4-way systems ...

  • Page 18: Stereo / Mono-Bridge

    3.9.4.2 Stereo / Mono-Bridge 3.9.5 Two-Channel Operation If you have a high-impedance load you can set the appropriate amplifier to With amplifiers A/B and C/D set to mono modes you will nearly have a normal Bridge-Mono operation. stereo amplifier with the exception that you are able to choose either to drive minimum loads of 2 Ohms or 8 Ohms.

  • Page 19: Mono-Bridge / Mono-Bridge

    3.9.5.2 Mono-Bridge / Mono-Bridge 3.9.5.3 Parallel-Mono / Mono-Bridge With its mode selectors set to Mono-Bridge the VORTEX 3 QUADRO is able to It is also possible to set one amplifier to Parallel-Mono and the other to Mono- control high impedances. Bridge operation.

  • Page 20: Volume Control

    Each channel can be set individually ����� except when operating in mono mode whereby only ChA (C) is active. CAMCO PRODUKTIONS- UND VERTRIEBS- GMBH Using an intelligent DCA control (Digital Controlled Attenuator) instead of Exemplary a rating plate of VORTEX 3 QUADRO the “conventional”...

  • Page 21: On Leds (Multifunctional)

    4.2.2 Gain Selector 4.3 Indicators Two switches on the rear of the VORTEX allows the maximum amplification 4.3.1 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 22: Clip Leds (Multifunctional)

    4.3.2 Signal LEDs The intensity of the green light is defined by the current passing through The green signal LED is illuminated when the voltage level at the output reaches the output stage of each channel (lowest brightness is proportional to approx.

  • Page 23: Speaker Protect Limiter

    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. 4.4.3 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...

  • Page 24: Inrush Current Limitation

    4.5 Mains Protections 4.6 Main SMPS Protections 4.5.1 Inrush Current Limitation 4.6.1 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 is continuously monitored.

  • Page 25: 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 26 CAI LED ENTER-Switch...

  • Page 28: On Led Flashing Sequences

    6.1 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 Ch1: 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: flash of Clip LEDs.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 VORTEX 3 Quadro 2 x 1500 W / 8 Ω Output Power 2 x 900 W / 16 Ω 1 kHz, THD < 0,1 % , in mono-bridge mode 2 x 1500 W / 2 Ω 1 kHz, THD < 0,1 %, in parallel-mono mode 2 x 900 W / 4 Ω...
  • Page 32 ± Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz 0,15 dB 8 Ω load, 1 dB below rated power Input Impedance 40 kΩ balanced Voltage Gain selectable: 26 dB, 32 dB, or 1,4 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 33: Measurements

    +180 +26,5 +135 +25,5 +24,5 +23,5 +22,5 -135 +21,5 50k 100k -180 50k 100k Figure 8.1 Figure 8.3 Gain vs. frequency Phase vs. frequency (Measurements of a typical performance) (Measurements of a typical performance) -100 -110 -100 -120 -110 Figure 8.2 Figure 8.4 Channel separation vs.
  • Page 34 300m 200m 100m Figure 8.5 Figure 8.7 Damping factor into 8 Ω vs. frequency Output Impedance vs. frequency @ 1 Amp RMS injected current equivalent 11 mΩ + 2,1 µH (Measurements of a typical performance) equation: damping factor = loaded impedance / amplifier output impedance (Measurements of a typical performance) -100 -100...
  • Page 35 — Channel A — Channel B -100 — Channel C — Channel D -120 100u 200u 500u 1m 10m 20m 50m 100m 200m 500m 1 Vrms Figure 8.9 CCIF difference frequency method (10,5 kHz und 11,5 kHz) @ 8 Ω vs.
  • Page 36 1000 Watt Distortion limited output power (0,1 %) Peak power Peak power Distortion limited output power (0,1 % THD) Impedance (Ohms) Figure 8.11 VORTEX 3 Quadro (Measurements of a typical performance) P.35 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...

  • Page 38: Owner's Information

    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...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Information

    11 Maintenance Information 12 Decomissioning Cleaning and servicing the inside of the aplifier must never carry out by unquali- During the decomissioning process of the amplifier, all legally prescribed rules fied personnel.The amplifier must never be opened by unqualified personnel. and procedures must be adhered to.
  • Page 40 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- 10 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com Email: postmaster@camco.de P.39 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
  • Page 41 P.40 USER MANUAL VORTEX 3 QUADRO...
  • Page 42 www.camcoaudio.com...

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