AUSTRALIAN MONITOR AMB600 Installation And Operation Manual

AUSTRALIAN MONITOR AMB600 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
AMB SERIES
AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIERS
AMB600
AMB1200
AMB1600

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL AMB SERIES AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIERS AMB600 AMB1200 AMB1600...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRÉCAUTIONS DURANT UTILISATION LISEZ ces instructions. Read these instructions. Tenez ces instructions. Keep these instructions. Notez tous les avertissements. Heed all warnings. Suivez toutes les avertissements. Follow all instructions. N’utilisez pas ce produit près de l’eau (la piscine, la plage, le lac, etc.). Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS AMB SERIES INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing Australian Monitor for your professional FEATURES & PROTECTION FEATURES amplification requirements. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS & INDICATORS The design of our AMB Series Audio Power Amplifiers embraces all the aspects of a well designed amplifier. The visual design, mechanical,...
  • Page 4: Protection Features

    FEATURES & PROTECTION FEATURES FEATURES PROTECTION FEATURES Custom designed, 2RU heavy-duty steel chassis Suppression of inrush current at mains turn-on • • • Front / Rear rack mount ears • Radio-frequency interference suppression Symmetrical layout – even weight distribution Short-circuit protection •...
  • Page 5: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    CONTROLS, CONNECTORS & INDICATORS FRONT PANEL Status Indicator The AMB Series differ only slightly across all models and all share the same features on their front panels. There is a 7 step LED Bar graph given on the front panel for each channel. The functions of the controls and indicators are as follows: They indicate 0dB, -3dB, -6dB, -9dB,-12dB,-18dB, -24dB levels of output signal.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS, CONNECTORS & INDICATORS REAR PANEL Balanced Input Mains Connection A female 3-pin combined XLR connector is provided on each input: Your amplifier is fitted with an internationally recognised IEC mains inlet connector. Pin 1 = Signal Ground; Please ensure that the connecting mains lead for use with the IEC connector Pin 2 = Hot (non-inverting or in phase);...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION Power Requirements When wiring for an unbalanced source: Pin 1 = GROUND/SHIELD Power consumption for your model of the AMB Series amplifier is indicated on the rear panel for 1/8th output power. Pin 2 = HOT (in phase with the amplifier’s output), Ensure that your mains voltage is the same as the rear panel mains voltage Pin 3 = GROUND/SHIELD (joins to pin 1).
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Speaker Connector Wiring Diagram Hum Problems Most equipment is designed for minimum hum when used under ideal conditions. When connected to other equipment, and to a safety earth in an electrically noisy environment, problems may occur. The three ”E”s of hum and hum related noise which can plague your audio system are: a) Electrostatic radiation, b) Electromagnetic radiation, and...
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Level Matching IMPORTANT: All signal source equipment should be adequately earthed. This not only ensures your safety but everybody else’s as well. The normal operating position for the attenuator is the max position (fully clockwise, no attenuation). In this position the amplifier operates at full gain. Faults can and do occur in mains connected equipment where the Turning the attenuator back (anticlockwise) reduces the input sensitivity.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Only competent or qualified persons should attempt any service or maintenance of your amplifier. Your AMB Series amplifier will need minimal maintenance. No internal adjustments need to be made to the unit to maintain optimum performance. To provide years of unhindered operation we suggest a maintenance inspection be carried out on a regular basis, say every 12 months or so.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model AMB 600 AMB 1200 AMB 1600 Conditions/Comments Topology Class-AB Class-AB Class-AB Channels Power Output Single Channel 4Ω 400W 760W 900W 1kHz, 1%THD, ±50W Single Channel 8Ω 250W 450W 550W 1kHz, 1%THD, ±50W Mono 4Ω (Both Driven) 300W 600W 800W 1kHz, 1%THD, ±50W Mono 8Ω...
  • Page 12 Powder coated steel Powder coated steel Colour Black Black Black Accessories IEC Mains cable IEC Mains cable IEC Mains cable ENGINEERED BY AUSTRALIAN MONITOR Address: Level 7, 130 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia. Website: www.australianmonitor.com.au International enquiries email: international@australianmonitor.com.au...

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Amb1200Amb1600

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