Carver CV Series user manual Introduction, Important Paperwork

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional CV Series Power Amplifier. The CV Series amplifiers are designed expressly for commercial and institutional audio applications. The CV Series amplifiers are designed and manufactured by Carver Professional, a division of Phoenix Gold International, Inc. They combine Carver Professional’s experience in pro audio along with the needs of the system integrator to provide an uncompromising product for the commercial sound industry. The sonic heritage of Carver Professional combined with the performance, manufacturing quality and attention to detail that has defined Phoenix Gold International assures you of the value and integrity you seek in an amplifier product. Thank you for placing your confidence in Carver Professional and Phoenix Gold. We know your amplifier will provide many years of dependable service and reliable sound reproduction.

Please read this entire manual, especially the Safety Warnings, before operating your amplifier.

UNPACKING AND PAPERWORK

Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and packing materials for future moving, shipment or long-term storage. After opening the box, please check for visible signs of damage that were not apparent from the outside of the box. If you encounter what appears to be concealed damage, please contact your Carver Professional Dealer before installing unit.

Important Paperwork

Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial number, which is located on the back of the amplifier. Record it in the space provided below for convenient reference.

Model: _______________ Serial Number: __________________________

Purchased at: __________________________ Date: _________________

Finally, take a moment to fill out the Warranty Registration Card packed with the amplifier and return it to Carver Professional. This will allow us to keep you informed about new products, as they become available

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Contents CV Series Safety Information Important Paperwork IntroductionCV1501 Power Consumption Specifications with Basic input moduleCV1502 Crosstalk CV4002 Hz to 20 kHz 4 and 8 ohm loads Level Display LEDs Rack Mount EarsLevel Controls Status LED DisplayPower Switch CV Series Model NumberStandby LED Output Connector Sequence ConnectorSerial Number Standard Input Module XLR ConnectorEuro Connector Remote LevelRear Support Location and General PrecautionConfiguration DIP Switches Mechanical ConsiderationsMagnetic Leakage Consideration AC Power ConsiderationsInput Wiring Thermal ConsiderationsInput Sensitivity Loudspeaker PolarityMono Operation Class 1 Wiring Required Class 2 wiring ApprovedPower Sequencing Turning a Single Amplifier on / OFFSequencing Multiple Amplifiers on / OFF Ground Test Procedure Use of the Remote Level Control Connector Using Other Amplifiers in the Power SequenceWiring Requirements for Remote Level Control Applications Using Third Party Control Systems CV Series Block DiagramWarranty Information No Sound, No Power Power On, Low Output or No OutputPlayback Is Mixed with Hum Distortion CV2502 25v tap Power Consumption for CV Series AmplifiersCV2501 25v tap CV1502 25v tapBridged, Parallel, Normal Settings Input SensitivityJP100
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