USE- LED Indicators (continued) and Important User Caution
LED Indicators (continued)
NOTE! If both PWR indicator LED’s fail to illuminate after turning the power to the 215PCM on, verify the AC power is working and is properly connected. If this fails to correct the
problem, disconnect the DataPort connections (if any) and retry. If the PWR indicator illuminates now, the DataPort was forcing the amplifier into Standby mode. Refer to
QSControl documentation for information regarding amplifier Standby power status.
If one Processor’s PWR indicator illuminates and the other’s does not, it is possible that one of the amplifiers could have a problem. First, disconnect the DataPort connections (if any) and retry. If the PWR indicator illuminates now, the DataPort was forcing the amplifier into Standby mode. Refer to QSControl documentation for information regarding amplifier Standby power status. If the indicator still fails to illuminate, have the 215PCM serviced by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT USER CAUTION
The 215PCM has been equipped with a very powerful internal amplifier. The amplifier power is several times greater than the
speakers to be used without reaching the clipping point of the amplifier. The extra power is provided for greater dynamic range and impact, but the drivers can be damaged by excessive
levels. To avoid speaker damage as well as amplifier thermal muting, the user should observe the following operating limits:
Average program power,
Average program power,
Average program power, 8 hours or more: 800 watts ( 6dB below clipping point, 25% average power).
These limits apply for speakers at normal operating temperatures. If the speakers have already been running at one of the
The speakers must be operated within their rated frequency range to avoid cone damage from overexcursion. If there is audible distortion on certain notes, this must be noted as the maximum operating level, and average levels must be regulated against this limit according to the figures shown above. Speakers operated at these maximum limits will experience severe flexing stress, and should be inspected frequently for damage around the edge of the cone, using a flashlight through the speaker grille.
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