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- Page 2 INFORMATION FOR USE FOR MODELS VORTEX 6, VORTEX 4, VORTEX 2.6 and VORTEX 200V VUM_GB_2005-R3_08-2005 © Copyright 2005 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 2762 408-0 USER MANUAL...
- Page 3 9) Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched or damaged in any the amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal function or other way. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit from performance. the amplifier. USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 4 TO A SOCKET WITH A CONNECTION TO GROUND. or pinched by items placed upon them or against them, paying particular atten- tion to cords and plugs, and the point where they exit from the amplifier. USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- 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 Please Note:The following formulations have been chosen: VORTEX-6,VORTEX-4, VORTEX-2.6 and VORTEX-200V for the type plate and for the EC declaration of conformity. VORTEX 6, VORTEX 4,VORTEX 2.6 and VORTEX 200V for the front face of the appliance and for the text in the user manual.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using The E.U.I.2? 4.1 Controls 5.2 CAI (CAMCO Audio Interface) 4.1.1 Volume Control 5.2.1 Wiring P.17 4.1.2 Gain Selector P.23 5.2.2 CAI Address Settings 4.1.3 Gain and Input Sensitivity P.24 5.2.3 CAI Status Indicator USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 8: 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 9: The Amplifier
If you have any questions regarding features and/or functions of your VORTEX, SMPS, the 3 symmetrical supply voltages (2 symmetrical supply voltages for CAMCO will be pleased to offer you further information. Alternatively, contact VORTEX 2.6) of the power amplifier are more stable than the power supplies your dealer or distributor. -
Page 10: Vortex - The Front
22 XLR – Line Links 5 Signal LEDs 11 CAI Status LED 16 Input Ground Lift Switch 23 XLR – Line Inputs 6 Clip LEDs (multifunctional) 17 Optional Feature Selector 24 Rating Plate USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 11: Factory Settings
VORTEX amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings Front panel: Rear panel Input Ground Lift Grounded On/Off Switch Amplifier is switched off Optional Feature Circle Mode Stereo Limiter Gain 26 dB P.10 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 12: Mains Supply
10 A 1450 W VORTEX-2.6 120 V 50/60 Hz 14,4 A 1005 W VORTEX-2.6 220 V 60 Hz 7,2 A 1005 W VORTEX-2.6 230 V 50/60 Hz 7,2 A 1005 W P.11 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 13: Mounting
For mobile use, the amplifier should also be secured using the 19” mounting elements on the rear panel. 10,5 mm Amplifier switched off 465,0 mm 76,2 mm 442,0 mm Amplifier switched on (On LED is lighting up) P.12 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 14: Cooling
Amplifier in Mono-Bridge mode to Pin 1 of the XLRs Removing or taping the mains connector ground is illegal and dangerous. DO NOT REMOVE MAINS CONNECTOR GROUND IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS P.13 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 15: Mode Selector
Only channel A-Input is Ground Lift active. The channel B-Input is inactive – turn the volume on channel B down to P.14 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 16: Mono-Bridge Operation
All customer specific cables may only be manufactured by qualified suppliers/personnel. All cabeling or rewiring work must be carried out by qualified personnel. = 2 Ω for VORTEX 6, 4 and 2.6 = 4 Ω for VORTEX 200V P.15 USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: Controls
The volume controls are also used to set the CAI address. (See 5.2.2 CAI Address Settings) P.16 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 18: Gain Selector
2 Ω @ 1300 W VORTEX 2.6 2,56 1,28 amp. (See 6.1 Flashing sequences for On LEDs) 4 Ω @ 750 W 2,75 1,38 32,0 dB 8 Ω @ 450 W 3,01 1,51 P.17 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 19: Signal Leds
To ensure that the power transistors are only used in the Safe Operation Area (SOA), the SOA-protection in stereo mode switches back the rail voltages of the respective power stage. In mono modes the rail voltages of both channels are switched back. P.18 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 20: Speaker Protect Limiter
The other channel continues to operate normally. If the DC signal occurs. at the input vanishes, the microprocessor will de-mute the affected channel and the amplifier will work as usual again. P.19 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 21: Mains Failure Detection
If the temperature surpasses 100 °C, the main SMPS is switched off. The On LEDs will start a blinking sequence corresponding to this malfunction. (See 6 Troubleshooting) P.20 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 22: 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 25: Cai Status Indicator
5.2.3 CAI Status Indicator This green LED indicates the presence of communication between PC and the amp. P.24 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 26: On Led Flashing Sequences
5 * flashing + 0.5 s pause output stage defect Output Stage Defect 6 * flashing + 0.5 s pause without DC Main SMPS off (unless high temperature/ 2 * flashing + 0.5 s pause power fail) P.25 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 27: Problem: No Sound
Take care not to use too many speakers in parallel, which would result in sensitivity from 1,4 V to 32 dB or 26 dB with the Gain Selector on the rear. an impedance that is too low for normal operation! P.26 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... -
Page 28: Problem: Hiss
Working in stages from the signal source towards the amplifier and check each device in the signal path by reducing its gain or by unplugging it. P.27 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... - Page 29 Multiply currents by 2 for 120 V 1/8 of max Output Power with pink noise to represent typical music signal max. rated Output Power (see above) * VORTEX 200V Output Power @ THD ≤ 1 % P.28 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 30 483 x 88,9 x 422 mm (19” , 2U) Net Weight 12,4 kg Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 615 x 135 x 540 mm (0,045 m Shipping Weight 15 kg We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice P.29 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 31 -135 -180 Figure 8.1 Figure 8.3 Gain vs. frequency (Ch1, Ch2) Phase vs. frequency (Ch1, Ch2) (Measurements of a typical performance of a VORTEX 6) (Measurements of a typical performance of a VORTEX 6) -100 -110 Figure 8.2 Figure 8.4 Channel separation vs.
- Page 32 Output impedance vs. frequency @ 1 Amp RMS injected current (Ch1, Ch2) equivalent 11 mΩ + 2,1 uH equation: damping factor = loaded impedance / amplifier output impedance (Measurements of a typical performance of a VORTEX 6) (Measurements of a typical performanceof a VORTEX 6) -100...
- Page 33 50m 100m 200m 500m 1 Vrms Figure 8.9 CCIF difference frequency method (10,5 kHz and 11,5 kHz) vs. input level @ 4 Ω (Ch1, Ch2) (Measurements of a typical performance of a VORTEX 6) -100 100u 200u 500u 1m 10m 20m...
- Page 34 (0,1 % THD) output power (0,1 % THD) Impedance / Ω Impedance / Ω Figure 8.12 Figure 8.14 VORTEX 6 (Measurements of a typical performance) VORTEX 2.6 (Measurements of a typical performance) P.33 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
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Page 35: Summary Of Warranty
(3) years from the date of sale. When a All components must be shipped in the original packaging. defect occurs under normal installation and use, CAMCO will repair the product under this warranty. In this event, please return the amplifier to your dealer/ distributor together with a copy of your sales reciept as proof of purchase. - Page 36 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.35 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
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Page 37: Maintenance Information
Advice on how to carry out these checks can be found in DIN VDE 0702-1“Safety Checks for Electronic Appliances” . An amplifier that is considered to be unsafe must be labelled accordingly and stored in a safe place to prevent this amplifier being used mistakenly. P.36 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V... - Page 38 Mailing Address: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D-57482 Wenden Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 2762 408-0 Facsimile: +49 (0) 2762 408-10 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com Email: postmaster@camco.de P.37 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 39 P.38 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 40 P.39 USER MANUAL VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V...
- Page 42 www.camcoaudio.com...
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