2. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW Commercial power amplifier. You now own one of the finest professional audio products available - the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Please read these instructions to get the maximum performance from your new power amplifier.

Each EAW Commercial power amplifier is intended for professional use. The construction, components, and hardware have been designed to provide robust, reliable performance for its intended application. Please ensure that you fully understand its proper installation and operation before use.

The CAZ series amplifiers are designed for continuous duty in speech, music, paging and sound reinforcement applications in churches, schools, offices, arenas, hotel meeting rooms, convention centers, recreation facilities and other venues demanding high performance, flexible features, and rugged dependability.

A rear panel low-cut switch allows you to remove low frequencies (below 30 Hz), and a clip-eliminator allows extra protection for your speakers by preventing the amplifier from being overloaded.

The amplifier can operate in stereo, dual-mono, or bridged mono.

The outputs are screw terminals that accept bare wire or spade terminals.

There are screw terminal inputs, and combination inputs, capable of accepting balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS, or unbalanced 1/4" TS connections from line-level sources. Two front panel level controls allow adjustment of the input signals.

The front panel has a rocker power switch with a power LED, and each channel has a signal-present LED and an overload LED.

The amplifier output stage is fully protected against permanent damage caused by overloading, shorts, and extreme temperatures.

The front panel incorporates holes for rack mounting, and it will take up two rack spaces. There are two handles fitted on the front panel for easy transporting.

KEY FEATURES

CAZ800: 800 watts continuous @ 4 ohms bridged

CAZ1400: 1400 watts continuous @ 4 ohms bridged

CAZ2500: 2500 watts continuous @ 4 ohms bridged

Ultra-low noise/low-distortion design

Switchable low-cut filter @ 30 Hz on both channels

Switchable limiter on both channels

Combination 1/4" TRS and XLR line input jacks

Screw terminal input connectors (balanced)

Screw terminal output connectors

Detented rotary gain controls

Signal present and OL (overload) LEDs

Variable speed fans and large finned heatsink for superior cooling

Robust chassis, proven design

Discreet component power amplifiers

Double-sided, quality circuit boards

APPLICATIONS

Foreground/Background Music Systems

Sound Reinforcement Systems

Paging Systems

Continuous-Duty Applications

UNPACKING

You should visually inspect the outside of the shipping carton and note any damage on the shipping bill. After unpacking, if you find concealed damage, save the packing materials for the carrier’s inspection, notify the carrier immediately, and file a shipping damage claim. Although EAW Commercial will help in any way possible, it is always the responsibility of the receiving party to file any shipping damage claim. The carrier will help prepare and file this claim.

Keep your receipt in a safe place. This is required as proof if the amplifier ever needs warranty service.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................

2

2.

INTRODUCTION...........................................................

3

3.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES ..........................................

4

4.

REAR PANEL FEATURES.............................................

5

5.

OPERATION ..................................................................

7

6.

CONNECTIONS ............................................................

9

7.

HOOKUP DIAGRAMS..................................................

10

8.

SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................

12

9.

BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................

13

10.

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................

14

11.

SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................

15

12.

EAW COMMERCIAL WARRANTY .............................

15

 

 

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