Bowers & Wilkins MATRIX 1000 manual Important Safety Information, Clean only with dry cloth

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Important Safety Instructions / Specifications

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Important Information

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Amplifier Descriptions

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Set-up & Warranty Information

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Contact Information

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

 

1)Read these instructions.

2)Follow all instructions

3)Keep these instructions

4)Heed all warnings

5)Do not use the MATRIX 1000 near water. Be extra cautious when moving the system during rain or while transporting the system over wet surfaces as water might splash onto the amplifier.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other devices that may produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarization or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug and the point where it exits the MATRIX 1000 amplifier.

11)Only use attachments / accessories specified by B-52 Pro-Audio.

12)Use caution when transporting the system to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug the MATRIX 1000 during lightning storms and when not in use.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified to personnel. Servicing is required when the MATRIX 1000 has been damaged in any way such as when power-cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled into the cabinets, the unit has been exposed to moisture or rain, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the MATRIX 1000 to rain or moisture.

16)The MATRIX 1000 is not intended for outdoor fixed installations or in high moisture areas. Moisture can damage the speakers and can use cause corrosion of electrical contacts.

Keep speakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The subwoofer spider and surround will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may fade and be damaged by long- term exposure to intense ultra-violent light.

 

HEED ALL WARNINGS

 

CAUTION

WARNING: To reduce the risk or fire or

electrical shock do not expose

this

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

equipment to rain or moisture.

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Subwoofer Power Output:

400 W / 8 Ohms @ 1% THD

10” Two-way Power Output:

150 W / 4 Ohms @ 1% THD

Line in:

XLR Female

Parallel out:

XLR Male

Input Impedance:

48 k Ohms

Speaker Out:

Speakon NL4 Style Connector

ACTIVE CROSSOVER:

 

Crossover Frequency:

120 Hz; 24 dB/ Octave

SUBWOOFER:

 

Speaker:

1 x 15” Custom Built B-52 Subwoofer

Nominal Impedance:

8 Ohms

Subwoofer Freq. Response:

40 Hz – 120 Hz +/- 3dB

Sound Pressure Level (1w/1m):

102 dB (half space)

Max. SPL:

127 dB @10% THD

Weight:

115 lbs

Dimensions (Transport):

28” (H) x 19” (W) x 23” (D)

10” TWO-WAY SPEAKERS:

 

Speaker Input:

Speakon style connector

 

(pin 1+ = +, pin 1- = -)

LF/MF Woofer:

1 x 10” Custom Built B-52 Transducer

HF Driver:

1 x 3/4” Titanium Diaphragm

 

on CD Horn

HF Dispersion:

90O x 40O

Nominal Impedance:

4 Ohms

Active Freq. Response:

120 – 19K Hz +/- 3dB

Crossover Frequency (passive):

2.5 kHz; 12 dB / Octave

Sound Pressure Level (1w/1m):

101 dB (half space)

Max. SPL:

124 dB @10% THD

Weight:

25 lbs

Dimensions (Upright):

19” (H) x 12” (W) x 11” (D)

COMPLETE SYSTEM:

 

Weight:

165 lbs

Dimensions (Transport):

39” (H) x 19” (W) x 23” (D)

 

 

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice

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