| CONTENTS |
Description | 17 |
Installation Notes | 18 |
Rear View | 19 |
Inputs | 19 |
Outputs | 20 |
Specifications | 27 |
Block Diagram | 43 |
Dimensions | 44 |
DESCRIPTION
Especially designed for permanent installations, the DPA-Series power amplifiers offer performance-consistent and reliable operation of PA-systems with 2 individual loudspeaker lines, each. Therefore, DPA-Series power amplifiers are most suitable for company intercom, alarm and background music transmission installations in offices and commercial areas, congregation and sport centers, schools, houses of worship, hotels, hospitals, shopping malls and super markets, cruise ships, and other similar applications.
Each power amplifier incorporates two high-performance output transformers. Next to 100 V, 70 V, and 25 V floating outputs, the direct outputs provide the possibility to also drive loudspeaker systems with low-impe- dance down to a minimum of 4 ohms. Simultaneous operation of low-impedance speaker systems and floating loudspeaker lines on a single output channel of the power amplifiers is possible as well.
The integrated 45 Hz LO-cut filter with 18 dB/oct. slope protects the connected loudspeaker lines from unwan- ted ultra-low frequencies.
Comparator circuitry constantly monitors the input and output signals of the power amplifiers and activates their internal limiters whenever non-linear operation is encountered which reliably protects the connected loudspeaker systems against overload conditions and clipping, saturation of the power supply transformers, and overvoltage at the outputs. The DPA-Series power amplifiers’ transmission and sound qualities are ab- solutely superb. The employed comprehensive dimensioned power supply units with low-interference toroidal transformers ensure that the stated nominal performance specifications are accomplished, even in most de- manding and critical installations. Since the DPA-Series power amplifiers do not employ V/I-Foldback-Limiter circuits, operation on complex loads up to ±90° phase angles is possible without a problem.
Quick optical information on the power amplifiers’ momentary operational status is provided through easily readable LED indicators, individually showing whether a channel is ready for operation, a signal is present at the output, if any of the limiter circuits and/or one of the protection circuits has been activated.
The inputs are electronically balanced and carried out as XLRF-type and as binding post clamping connectors as well. Parallel linking the two connector types at the input provides the possibility to utilize the carried-th- rough signals to feed additional power amplifiers, without the necessity for special split-cables. Both inputs can be optionally retrofitted with input transformers. Through Input Routing switches it is possible to configure the DPA-Series power amplifiers for stereo, parallel-monaural, or bridged-mode operation.
The dB-scaled level controls – extremely precise and good to operate potentiometers – are located on the rear of the appliances. A Ground-Lift switch which helps eliminating ground noise loops by separating the amplifier circuit ground from the common ground of the enclosure is also to be found on the rear panels. Con- veniently connecting the loudspeaker lines to the power amplifiers is provided through a binding post strip, where all voltages – 25 V, 70 V, 100 V – and the low-impedance output are present on individual screw-clamp connectors. The rear panel service mains switches allow turning the power amplifiers’ power on directly. Using the provided power remote input, remote-start is also possible.
Consistent thermal stability of the power amplifiers is obtained through extremely silent running fans which are automatically switched stepwise depending on the amplifiers’ operation mode. The front-to-rear air circulation guarantees trouble-free operation in rack-shelf enclosures of any size.
Several other features of the DPA-Series power amplifiers are revealed within this owner’s manual. Therefore, please take the time to carefully and entirely read the provided information.
