Altec Lansing 4200A, 6125A manual AC Inlet, SELF-PROTECTION Features

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Operating Manual 6125A and 4200A Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

Model 6125A shown.

Model 4200A has only four channels.

7.9AC Inlet

The 6125A and 4200A amplifiers can be config- ured by the customer for operation at either 115VAC or 230VAC mains. Switching from one to the other simply requires the following steps:

1.) Unplug the amplifier from the wall and re- move the power cord from the rear of the amplifier.

2.) Using a small screwdriver as a lever, unlatch the fuse holder in the AC inlet and remove it.

3.) Remove the voltage selection insert and ro- tate until the new nominal mains voltage level indication (115 or 230) is on top and properly oriented for reading.

4.) Replace the voltage selection insert in the AC inlet, making sure that it is plugged in all the way.

5.) Replace the fuse with the appropriate size (see #6 below), and press the fuseholder back into the AC inlet until it latches.

6.) Using a power cord of the appropriate size and with the appropriate terminations, plug the cord into the rear of the amplifier and then into the wall. The ampli- fier is now ready for use at the new mains voltage.

If the mains voltage is 110-125VAC, the required fuse is MDA 12, 250V, and the required power cord is 3- wire grounded, 13 Amp (16AWG) minimum.

Outputs

If the mains voltage is 220-250VAC, the required fuse is MDA 10, 250V, and the required power cord is 3- wire grounded, 10 Amp (18AWG) minimum.

8.SELF-PROTECTION FEATURES

The 6125A and 4200A amplifiers contain circuitry to self-protect during extreme fault conditions. These fault conditions are:

1.) Power supply undervoltage

2.) Power supply overvoltage

3.) Output overcurrent

4.) Heat sink overtemperature

5.) Unacceptable DC or high frequency output content

6.) AC power interruption

Except for AC power interruption, the detection of any fault will result in the activation of protection cir- cuitry on a particular module, which consists of two chan- nels. That is, a short circuit on the output of channel 1 will result in both channel 1 and channel 2 entering pro- tect mode. This is because the signal processing module, which processes both channels simultaneously, does not distinguish between the two channels within a channel pair when processing a fault.

An AC power interruption will result in all chan- nels entering protect mode simultaneously, just as if the amplifier is being turned off.

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Contents 6125A 4200A Table of Contents Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Introduction AC Power RequirementsUnpacking Voltage RequirementsRACK-MOUNTING Requirements Cable RequirementsFront Panel Features Input Connectors Rear Panel FeaturesInput Ground Switch 50Hz Low Cut SwitchInput Level Controls Stereo/Mono SwitchAC Inlet SELF-PROTECTION FeaturesTypical Applications Specific conditions resulting in a fault are as followsSix Channel Setup dual stereo Bridged Mono Setup Troubleshooting Tips Design TheoryNo Audio Output Dimensions Distorted SoundHum or Buzz Noise Warranty Information Specifications6125A 4200A 6125A4200A6125A-0