Ashly CFT-1800 Operating Manual

Ashly CFT-1800 Operating Manual

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FTX-1001
FTX-1501
FTX-2001
CFT-1800

Power Amplifier

Series III
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.
847 Holt Road
Webster, NY
14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/

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  • Page 1: Power Amplifier

    FTX-1001 FTX-1501 FTX-2001 CFT-1800 Power Amplifier Series III Operating Manual ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier 1 INTRODUCTION ..........4 2 UNPACKING .
  • Page 3 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier 9 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ........12 9.1 Stereo Operation .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier INTRODUCTION The Ashly FTX Series III MOSFET amplifiers combine the sonic excellence of a high-end stereo amp with the ruggedness and stamina necessary in pro audio. The FTX Series III amps use lateral power MOSFETs...
  • Page 5: Ac Grounding Requirements

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier FTX-1001 FTX-1501 FTX-2001 Idle loads 2 Amps 2.5 Amps loads 3 Amps 4 Amps loads 7 Amps Table 3.1: Recommended AC line current capacity All FTX Series III amplifiers consume less than...
  • Page 6: Grounding

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier AC Power FTX-1001 FTX-1501 FTX-2001 Idle 210 BTU 250 BTU loads 550 BTU 580 BTU loads 800 BTU 970 BTU loads 2030 BTU 2590 BTU Table 5.2: Max BTU per hour (both channels driven)
  • Page 7: Output Meters

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier Clip Protect Protect Clip Output Meters Output meters display peak output voltage in dB, referenced to full output. For example, if full output in a given configuration was 400 watts, then “0” would mean the amp is delivering the full 400 watts to the load, “-6”...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Features

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier REAR PANEL FEATURES Inputs The standard input panel of the FTX Series III amps is equipped with balanced 1/4" tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) phone jacks, balanced XLR jacks, and balanced screw- terminal inputs. The three types of connectors are inter- nally wired in parallel and may be used with balanced or unbalanced connections.
  • Page 9: Normal/Bridging Switch

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier Input Ground The CHASSIS GROUND terminal is internally connected to the chassis, the AC earth ground, and the power amplifier’s signal ground. The INPUT GROUND terminal is tied to the XLR pin 1 and the 1/4" jack sleeve.
  • Page 10 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier Ch.2 Stereo Limiter Limit Mono Bridge Threshold (dB) 0 -3 PUSH PUSH 4 5 6 Level Limiter In/Out Channel 2 Output Modes 1 2 3 Level Ch.2 Ch.1 1.Low High (FR) 2.Low Low...
  • Page 11: Input Options

    In addition to the FTX amplifiers, input options can be installed on MFA High-Power amps, the CFT-1800 convection cooled amp, and P70 series 70 volt amps. A brief description of currently stocked input op- tions follows.
  • Page 12: Typical Applications

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Stereo Operation (Both switches out, both inputs used, both level controls used, both outputs used) Parallel Mono Operation (Parallel mono switch in, channel 1 input used, both level controls used, both outputs used)
  • Page 13: Bridged Mono Operation

    Like the FTX Series III, the CFT-1800 is a modular design for ease of servicing. Because of the passive cooling in the CFT- 1800, thermal headroom is somewhat reduced from that...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Tips

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 11.1 No Audio Output Power switch not lit: Line fuse is blown or power outlet is dead. IF LINE FUSE IS BLOWN, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 16: Warranty Policy

    Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier 13.1 Output Power Maximum Average Power, 0.1% THD, 1KHz RMS Watts Per Channel, Both Channels Driven FTX-1001 FTX-1501 FTX-2001 8 ohms: 120W 200W 4 ohms: 175W 300W 2 ohms: 380W Bridged Mono Mode:...
  • Page 17 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier...
  • Page 18 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier...
  • Page 19 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier...
  • Page 20 Operating Manual - FTX-1001, FTX-1501, FTX-2001, CFT-1800 Power Amplifier ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/ 1998 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA 1/98...

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