Q4 audio DPI 10 User Manual

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DPI Series
Professional Power Amplifiers
Prelimenary

User manual

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DPI 10
DPI 15
DPI 20
DPI 30
DPI 40
2 x
300 W
2 x
500 W
2 x
800 W
2 x 1.100 W
2 x 1.500 W

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DPI Series Professional Power Amplifiers DPI 10 300 W DPI 15 500 W DPI 20 800 W DPI 30 2 x 1.100 W DPI 40 2 x 1.500 W Prelimenary User manual...
  • Page 2 DPI SERIES USER MANUAL Introduction Thank you for choosing the Q4audio DPI series for your ap- plication. You have made an excellent choice. DPI series is part of a new breed of power amplifiers using our proprietary switching output stage, also called class D (CLD) topology. The rugged steel chassis and conventional power supply based on a low flux toroïdal transformer make it a perfect match for applications where portability is not a premium requirement.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL Table of contents Introduction .......................................  . Safety Symbols..................................... 3 2. Safety Instructions ....................................4 3. DPI series Features ....................................4 4. Setting up the amplifier ..................................5 4. Unpacking the unit .................................. 5 4.2 Attaching / removing the fancover ............................5 5.
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 1. Safety Symbols Explanation of grahical symbols: This symbol is intended to alert the user of pres- CAUTION ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to DO NOT OPEN persons.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 2. Safety Instructions • The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; • The unit has fallen, or its chassis got damaged;  All safety and operation instructions must be read before this • The power cord or power plug are damaged.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Amplifier

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 4. Setting up the amplifier 4.1 Unpacking the unit DPI amplifiers are packed in a strong cardboard box that pro- tects it during transport. In case you ever need to ship the ampli- fier again it is best to pack it using the original packaging materials. Therefore it is advised to save all packaging materials.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Amplifier

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 5. Connecting the amplifier 5.1 Familiarisation with the rear panel MAINS FUSE Model: DPI 40 Serialnr.: DPI40-01AA-XXXX Date of manufacture: 28.06.04 ATTACH TYPE LABEL TO THIS LOCATION. THIS Made in Belgium, EU LABEL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION: INFORMATION AND MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
  • Page 8: Input Connections

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 5.3 Connections All input and output sockets are on the rear panel of the amplifier. The rear panel also holds the mains cord (8) and the fuse holder (9). For maximum safety, it is recommended to stick to the order given below when wiring the PA system.
  • Page 9: Mains Connection

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL In case the sense inputs are not used leave them unconnected. The amplifier will then function as a conventional amplifier. Extra care is needed in case of 4 core cables to make sure the sense wires are not con- nected.
  • Page 10: Operation

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 6. Operation Each channel is controlled from the front panel by a level con- trol potentiometer and 4 status LED’s. The status LED’s indicate the following operational states of the amplifier: READY/PROTECT: two-coloured LED indicates whether or not the channel is ready to operate.
  • Page 11: Grounding

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 7. Grounding For maximum performance we recommend the use of two conductor shielded cable for making input connections. Because the shield does not carry audio signal, interference between signal current and audio current is minimised in this way. While wiring up your system take following important points into consideration: .
  • Page 12: Specifications

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 8. Specifications Model DPI10 DPI15 DPI20 DPI30 DPI40 Min. output power per channel into 2 ohms 500 W 900 W 200 W 600 W 2200 W 1 kHz sine wave, THD < 1%, both channels driven Min.
  • Page 13 DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 9. Dimensions MAINS FUSE Model: DPI 40 Serialnr.: DPI40-01AA-0001 Date of manufacture: 28.06.04 ATTACH TYPE LABEL TO THIS LOCATION. THIS Made in Belgium, EU LABEL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION: Power requirments: 264V AC 50/60Hz 6.000W INFORMATION AND MUST NOT BE REMOVED. FIRE HAZARD! REPLACE LABEL IN CASE IT GOT DAMAGED REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL 10. Warranty SUMMARY The Q4AUDIO division of Summit Engineering nv Tongersesteenweg 90 3800 Sint-Truiden Belgium, the creators and manufacturers of the Q4AUDIO product line warrants to you, the original purchaser and any subsequent owner of this Q4AUDIO product, for a period of 2 (two) years (warranty period) from the date of purchase by the original purchaser that the product is free of defects in components and factory workmanship.
  • Page 15: Service Request Form

    DPI SERIES USER MANUAL Service request form Owner information Name/Company: ..........................Shipping addess: ........................................................Country: ............................Tel: ..............................Fax: ..............................Product information Product:: ............................Serial number: ..........................Purchased from: ..........................Purchase date: ..........................Problem description Be sure to explain the circumstances under which the problem occurred! ................................

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