TWO Channel Power Amplifier, Amplifier Operation

OWNER'S MANUAL

SPL-6000

TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

SPL-6000

INTRODUCTION

Your new Fender SPL-6000 Power Amplifier is designed to provide you with years of trouble-free service for both permanent and portable applica- tions. Utilizing a unique proprietary cross coupled protection system, the SPL-6000 delivers more power into multiple loudspeakers than more con- ventional approaches for VI, current limiting and load fuses. Other features include silent delayed turn-on and off, triac "crowbar" loudspeaker pro- tection, full input/output connector compliment, and

arugged "Road-Proof" 14 gauge steel chassis con- struction.

In order to thoroughly understand the operation, features and functions of your power amplifier, please read and refer, as needed, to this owner's manual. By doing so, your amplifier is sure to pro- vide you with years of trouble-free service.

AMPLIFIER OPERATION

This procedure applies to stereo, mono, or bridged opera- tion into a full-range loudspeaker system which uses a pas- sive high-level crossover (or none at all). If you are using the SPL-6000 in a multi-amplifier system with an electronic or low-level passive crossover, the INPUT LEVEL controls on the amplifier are generally set to maximum (zero loss), and all level controlling is done at the crossover (skip step 10):

1.Turn all equipment OFF.

2.Plug the amplifier into a power source.

3.Connect the wiring from the signal source(s) to the amplifier's input jack(s).

4.Select the appropriate settings for the MODE switches.

5.Connect the speaker(s) to the output terminals, as appropriate for the setting of the MODE switch.

6.Adjust the INPUT LEVEL controls to their minimum (infinity) setting.

7.Turn everything else ON except the amplifier.

8.Adjust the controls on the signal source for "normal" indications on the source's meter or level indicator. If there is no metering, then set the master control at zero (minimum).

9.Turn the amplifier ON.

10.Adjust the INPUT LEVEL control(s) to maximum. Carefully advance the master control on your signal source until the sound level from the speaker is just past the "cor- rect" level; i.e. just a little bit too loud. Remove the input signal from the source, leaving the master control ( and any input controls on the source) set as they were. If the system is noisy (hissy), reduce the setting of the INPUT LEVEL control(s) slightly and repeat this step. You must "juggle" the settings of the source's controls until you find a combination that gives you the desired amplifier output, freedom from clipping caused by excessive output demands placed on signal source, and poor signal-to- noise performance caused by excessive amplifier gain.

WARNING:

-To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazzard, do not expose this amplifier to rain or moisture.

-No user serviceable parts inside, refer

servicing to qualified personnel only.

- This amplifier must be earth grounded.