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1. D INPUT D a Gu qu gu S S p Dj SS C e e i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 10 3 Installation 3 1 Mains Supply When mounting or connecting the amp always disconnect it from mains Only connect the iD4 amplifier to an appropriate AC circuit and outlet according to the requirements indicated in the second line on the rating plate MODE 7 MODEL 4 120 V 50 60 Hz 22 6 A 1220 W 1900 W 4 Ohm 24 220 V 50 60 Hz 11 3 A 1220 W 1900 W 4 Ohm _ SER NO XXXXXXX MADE IN GERMANY EXE XXXXXXX Mag MODEL 4 230 V 50 60 Hz 11 3 A 1220 W 1900 W 4 Ohm XXXXXXX Exemplary rating plates for the three available amplifier variants Power supply data of all available variants Amplifier standby power off lt 0 5A 8W ow Idle amplifier powered on 1 3A 70W ow 250 W per channel 85 10A 1220 1500W 500W Mains current draw and power consumption 230 V 50 Hz Measured with pink noise with crest factor of 12 dB to represent typical music signal For 120 V mains operation the current values ca2. POD oo0o 00 add E o ES O ESI O In 100 120 150 2 83 5 66 8 49 11 32 14 14 16 97 19 80 22 63 25 46 28 29 33 95 42 43 56 58 84 87 113 15 141 44 169 73 198 02 226 31 254 60 282 89 339 46 424 33 2122 8 24 11 76 14 26 16 20 due 1912 20 28 21 30 22 22 23 80 25 74 28 24 31 76 34 26 36 20 37 78 39 12 40 28 41 30 42 22 43 80 45 74 0 00 6 02 9 54 12 04 13 98 15 56 16 90 18 06 19 08 20 00 21 58 23 52 26 02 29 54 32 04 33 98 35 56 36 90 38 06 39 08 40 00 41 58 43 52 0 18 0 25 0 50 0 50 1 00 2 00 1 13 2 25 4 50 2 00 4 00 8 00 3 13 6 25 12 5 4 50 9 00 18 0 6 13 12 3 24 5 8 00 16 0 32 0 10 1 20 3 40 5 12 5 25 0 50 0 18 0 36 0 72 0 28 1 56 3 112 5 50 0 100 0 200 0 112 5 225 0 450 0 200 0 400 0 800 0 312 5 625 0 1250 0 450 0 900 0 1 800 0 612 5 1225 0 2450 0 800 0 1600 0 1012 5 2025 0 1250 0 2500 0 1800 0 3600 0 2812 5 Values in grey are calculated only 1 4 is not able to deliver these output powers i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 9 Warranty Information 9 1 Summary of Warranty CAMCO guarantees the iD4 amplifier to be free from defective material and or workmanship for a period of six 6 years from the date of sale When a defect occurs under normal installation and use CAMCO will repair the product under this warranty In this event please return the amplifier to your dealer distributor toget
3. ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Problem No reaction when switching the amplifier on If nothing happens when switching the amplifier on i e the display stays totally dark no message inside the display please check following points Check mains cable and plug Confirm that the AC outlet works by plugging in any other device 5 2 Problem No sound If no sound can be heard on the outputs please check following DSP set tings through the DSP control application Input source selection Input and output gain settings Input and output limiter settings If digital AES input signal is used please check AES signal source samplig frequency bit resolution and signal quality long cables 5 3 Problem Error message Error amp switched off This error message indicates an internal error which forced the main power supply SMPS to be switched off This can be caused by Detection of permanent DC on the outputs Detection of amplifier stage malfunction protect Detection of main SMPS error You can try to power cycle the amplifier to reset all amplifier stage detec tion circuits This might help in case the DC or amplifier fault was caused by an invalid input signal e g an extremely high frequent or extremely distorted input signal For this please switch off the amplifier for at least 4 minutes and switch the amplifier on again If the message still appears after this procedure the fault is permanent and the amplifier
4. P 31 i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 1 Welcome to CAMCO Thank you for choosing CAMCO products You are now the proud owner of a very advanced CAMCO Amplifier The technologies used in your amplifier are of the latest generation and designs delivering a far reaching set of results across all functions The amplifier has been designed to be incorporated into a professional speaker system and is suitable for use across all applications from Touring Live Sound to Fixed Installations Your speaker systems will benefit from the renowned CAMCO sonic qual ity as well as the many operating functions and features detailed within this manual which are incorporated within the design to maximise results The CAMCO peace of mind long term manufactures warranty is our com mitment to you that every CAMCO amplifier is ready to give you many years of faultless service WELCOME TO CAMCO 1 1 Unpacking Please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit If damage is found notify the transportation company immediately Only you the consignee may initiate a claim for shipping damage CAMCO will be happy to cooperate fully as needed Please save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper s inspection Even if the amplifier has arrived in perfect condition save all packing mate rials so you will have them if you ever need to transport the unit Never ship the amplifier without t
5. The iD4 a very powerful and complete speaker management system with optimum flexibility and maximum con trol and security Since some of the externally mounted controls have multiple functions it is important that users should familiarise themselves thoroughly with the entire range of controls OC SIGNAL CLIP O BEBE m EEE lt CAN KOO Omane O gt LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL FN EBEBEBE N lt Om M menu SETTINGS H HAHA CO e P 8 iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 6000000000 oo eo e C O SIGNAL CLIP Camco iD4 PRESET 28 4 gt iD4 4 mM 4 gt SETTINGS LLI am oO 2 1 iD4 The Front 2 2 iD4 The Rear Signal LEDs XLR line input 1 Clip LEDs XLR line input 2 Character LCD AES input Channel buttons Ethernet network input Item buttons Cooling air outlet vents Menu buttons SPEAKON output 2 Rotary encoder with push button SPEAKON output 1 Removable air filter system Rating plate Cooling air inlet vents AC power cable On Off switch C Feng X eee mu VS
6. must be done manually through the user interface or the DSP Control remote application So please consider this carefully before using this function with analogue input signal i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 16 4 4 Power Amp Protection Systems 4 4 1 Clip Limiter Underimpedance Limiter The DSP section of the iD4 offers various limiter and compressor settings both on the signal inputs and on the signal outputs Those limiters and compressors can be adjusted and even switched off completely if desired Disabling the limters is done by setting the thresholds to their highest values But in case the amplifier is driven into hardware clip i e when the Clip LED is glowing orange or red for longer periods of time the threshold setting of the output limiter will automatically be reduced temporarily Note that this is automatically done inside the amplifier and cannot be seen in the DSP control application This automatic threshold reduction will especially take place at low output impedances smaller 4 Q and high output powers and shall prevent the amplifier from being operated in continuous hard amplifier cliping 4 4 2 SOA Protection Whenever the power transistors leave their Safe Operation Area SOA the SOA protection switches back the rail of the respective channel 4 4 3 DC Protection Each output of the power amp is constantly monitored for persis tent DC voltage levels If the thresholds are exceeded at any
7. output cur rent limitation thermal limitation Clip Underimpendance Limiter FuseProtect Limiter Two temperature dependent speed controlled axial fans LEDs for signal protect and clip Two 3 pin XLR female analogue input connectors pin 2 hot inphase Two 3 pin XLR male passive loop through connectors One 3 pin XLR female AES digital input connector One Ethernet connector RJ45 One 4 pole SPEAKON connector for each output channel bi amping possilbe Dual channel Stereo mono bridge Analogue AES 24 bit 96 kHz We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 22 Latency Digital inputs AC mains Approximative mains voltage range where the amplifier can be used Amplifier output power performance will decrease with lower mains voltages than the rated 230 V 220 V 120 V and slightly increase with higher mains voltages Operating temperature Dimensions W x H x D Net weight Shipping dimensions W x H x D Shipping weight Min 0 58 ms AES EBU 16 to 24 bit 44 1 48 88 2 or 96 kHz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz for Europe 190 263 V 220 V AC 50 60 Hz for China 190 263 V 120 V AC 50 60 Hz for US 95 134 V 5 C to 55 C 41 F to 131 F 483 x 88 1 x 419 mm 19 x 3 5 x 16 5 inches 19 2U 9 4 kg 20 7 Ibs 600 x 105 x 527 mm 23 3 x 4 1 x 20 7 inches 11 kg 24 3 Ibs We reserve the right to make technical
8. 4 MENU buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds You will then be asked if you want to switch to Standy Mode Pressing the encoder knob without rotat ing it will then power down the main power supply of the iD4 The standby function can of course also be controlled by the DSP Control remote application 4 3 Standby Function The iD4 offers the possibility to set the amplifier into standby mode either from the user interface or by the DSP Control remote application In standby mode the iD4 will power down it s main SMPS thus saving energy while at the same time staying accessible via network connection From the amplifier s user interface this function is accessible through a Hot Key function as described above Inside the DSP Control remote application you can access this function through the Hardware menu An additional feature is the automatic standby function which will set the iD4 in standby mode if no input signal analogue and or AES is applied for a certain period of time This delay time can be set individually or Switched off inside the DSP Control remote application through the Hardware gt Configure gt Standby Delay menu If the amplifier has been set into standby through the auto standby function automatic wakeup will only work if digital AES input signal is applied again Applying analogue signal again will not wakeup the amplifier When unsing analogue input signal exiting the automatic standby mode
9. 5 5 Fuse Protection 4 1 2 Clip LEDs multifunctional SIGNAL CLIP Camco PRESET 28 The colour of the bi coloured LED changes between orange and red depending on the clip intensity Orange indicates light clipping red indi cates heavy clipping These LED s exclusively indicate hardware clipping ofthe power amplifier stage Possible internal DSP limitation and compres sion is not indicated here SIGNAL CUP O CAMCO O PRESET 28 4 gt D4 menu SETTINGS 4 1 3 CHANNEL Buttons The CHANNEL buttons allow to select the channels to make adjustments on Selectable items are In 1 to In 4 and Out 1 and Out 2 depending on user and access rights Note that if channels are linked the settings will always affect both linked channels In this case the channel selection will display In 12 In 34 or Out 12 4 1 4 ITEM Buttons The ITEM buttons allow you to navigate trough all parameters which can be set from the front panel Note that currently only a small choice of parameters can be set from the amplifier user interface For full access on all settings and parameters please use the DSP Control remote control application The parameters are Gain gt Gain settings in 0 25 dB steps Source gt Selects the source of the chosen input channel Analog AES Channel 1 AES Channel 2 AES Mono Sum AES Stereo Delay gt Signal delay settings Link Se
10. LED s 4 6 Main SMPS Protections 4 6 1 Over Current Protection Main SMPS Switched Mode Power Supply transformer current is continu ously monitored If over current occurs the main SMPS immediately stops working Should there be an internal failure this feature prevents other parts being damaged 4 7 Fans The fans mounted in the iD4 operate permanently but as long as the tem perature remains below 40 C they run at their slowest speed and can hardly be heard The highest detected temperature from either channel controls the speed of the fans above 40 C the speed is increased until it reaches its maximum value i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 4 8 Filter Cleaning The air intake on the front of your iD4 amplifier is fitted with a removable Turn off and disconnect the amplifier from the mains before removing filter system If the filter becomes clogged the unit will not cool as effi the front frame ciently as it should and may result in reduced output levels To clean or replace the filter just slightly unscrew the fixing screw with the help of a 3 mm allen key The screw will be held back by a small plastic spacer on the back of the frame to avoid losing it Then shift the front iD4 Filter Assembly frame slightly to the right Then you should be able to remove the frame Foam filter from the amplifier completely pull gently to avoid any bending of the front Front frame frame Screw P 18 iI SERIES
11. N x 3000W 4Q peak x 1800W 70V line x 2500 W 100 V line Bipolar Class H 2 step high efficiency circuit gt 102 dB unweighted 7 105 dB A weighted Amplifier standby power off 8 W Idle Amp powered on 70 W 4 0 1220 2 1500 W 142 V peak 39 A peak We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 21 Frequency response 4 Q load with 120 W ouptut power THD N over frequency 4 load with 120 W output power Damping factor 8 Q load 1 kHz and below Input impedance Amplifier gain Maximum analogue differential input level Level attenuation Minimum loudspeaker load impedance Lower values are safe but out of specification No performance guarantees can be given when driving lower impedances than specified Protection circuits Analogue limiters HW Cooling LED indicators Input connectors Power output connectors Modes of operation Input sources A D D A converters 10 Hz 20 kHz 0 175 dB 20 Hz 10 kHz lt 0 02 400 29 kQ balanced 32 dB default adjustable through DSP 22 2 dBu 10 Vays 14 2 V Done through DSP in 0 25 dB steps Zan 2 for Dual Channel operation Zn 4 Q for Mono Bridge operation Inrush current limitation mains surge overvoltage protection temperature monitoring of heatsinks output DC protection temperature dependent SOA protection mains fuse protection
12. front rack rails For mobile use the amplifier should also be secured using the 19 mounting elements on the rear panel 7 50 mm 10 50 mm 88 10 mm 76 20 mm 442 00 mm x n 418 60 mm 431 00 mm 409 60 mm e 483 00 mm 3 4 Cooling The air is taken in from the front and out through the back It is essential that while the amplifier is running the air is able to circulate around it freely The efficiency of the cooling will depend on the immediate environment e g an enclosed rack direct sunlight If the amp is installed in a case the open area at the back of the case must be at least 140 cm This area should be in line with the amplifier If this cannot be achieved a forced ventilation system has to be used Note that continous high power draw at low load impedance equal or less than approx 2 7 Q can drive the amplifier into thermal limitation So please check the amplifier temperatures on the display or in the DSP con trol application and reduce the onput levels if necessary i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 12 3 5 Signal Inputs 3 5 1 Analog Input XLR Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Hot inphase Pin 3 Cold out of phase Always use symmetrical balanced shielded cable to connect the amplifier 3 5 2 AES Input The digital AES XLR input accepts any AES EBU
13. multifunctional 4 1 2 Clip LEDs multifunctional 4 1 3 CHANNEL Buttons 4 1 4 ITEM Buttons 4 1 5 MENU Buttons 4 1 6 Rotary Encoder with Push Button 4 2 Hot Key Functions Standby 4 3 Standby Function 4 4 Power Amp Protection Systems 4 4 1 Clip Limiter Underimpedance Limiter 4 4 2 SOA Protection P 16 4 4 3 DC Protection 4 4 4 Over Current Protection 4 4 5 Thermal Protection 4 5 Mains Protections 4 5 1 Inrush Current Limitation 4 5 2 Mains Over Voltage Detection 4 5 3 Mains Surge Overvoltage Protection 4 5 4 Mains Failure Detection 4 5 5 Fuse Protection 4 6 Main SMPS Protections 4 6 1 Over Current Protection 4 7 Fans 4 8 Filter Cleaning 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Problem No reaction when switching the amplifier on 5 2 Problem No sound 5 3 Problem Error message Error amp switched off 6 Specification 7 Typical Performance Diagrams 8 Unit Conversion Equations and Lookup Table 8 1 Unit Conversion Equations 8 2 Lookup Table 9 Warranty Information 9 1 Summary of Warranty 9 2 Items Excluded from This Warranty 9 3 What CAMCO Will Do 9 4 How to Obtain Warranty Service 9 5 CAMCO Product Improvement 10 Service Information 11 Maintenance Information 12 Decommissioning 13 Company Information 14 Changes Made to The Amplifier Notices P 16 P 16 P 16 P 16 P 16 P 16 P 16 P 16 P 17 P 17 P 17 P 17 P 18 P 19 P 19 P 19 P 19 P 20 P 23 P 26 P 26 P 26 P 27 P 27 P 27 P 27 P 27 P 27 P 28 P 29 P 29 P 30
14. requires servicing iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 20 6 Specification Output power 1 kHz THD x 196 in dual channel operation typical values 230 V 50 Hz duration limited by fuse thermal protection for RL lt 8 Q Peak output power 1 kHz single sine wave in dual channel operation typical values 230 V 50 Hz may be subjected to component tolerances Mono bridge operation output power 1 kHz THD lt 1 in mono bridge operation typical values 230 V 50 Hz duration limited by fuse thermal protection for RL 16 Q 1 kHz single sine wave in mono bridge operation typical values 230 V 50 Hz may be subjected to component tolerances 70 100 V line operation output power 1 kHz THD x 196 only possible in mono bridge operation single channel Circuitry Signal to noise ratio 10 Hz 20 kHz 8 Q load Power consumption 230 V both channels driven at 250 W output power approx of max THD limited output power with pink noise to represent typical music signal Maximum output voltage in dual channel operation typical values 230 V 50 Hz Maximum output current in dual channel operation typical values may be subjected to component tolerances 2 ES x 600W 160 x 1100W 80 x 190W 40 x 1950W 2 70 x 1500W 20 x 630W 160 x 1240W 80 x 2250 40 x 2000 W 2 70 x 1500W 20 x 2200W 160 x 3800W 80 x 3000W 40 2480W 9 16Q peak 1x 4500W 80 peak ES
15. RAIN OR MOISTURE THE AMPLIFIER MAY ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONDUCTOR iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS EC DECLARATION OF COMFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to EC Directives Electromagnetic compatibility Council Directive 2004 108 EC low voltage electrical equipment Council Directive 2006 95 EC Manufacturer s Name CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Manufacturer s Address Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Germany Declares that the product with the model name CAMCO Power amplifier iD4 Conforms to the following standards EN60065 Safety EN55103 1 Emission EN55103 2 Immunity The operating conditions and application environments presupposed in the information for use user manual are to be kept accordingly Wenden 17 06 2013 E s A Lr Joachim St cker i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 6 Important Safety Instructions Explanation of Symbols EC Declaration of Comformity 1 Welcome to CAMCO 1 1 Unpacking 2 The Amplifier 2 1 iD4 The Front 2 2 iD4 The Rear 3 Installation 3 1 Mains Supply 3 2 On Off Switch 3 3 Mounting 3 4 Cooling 3 5 Signal Inputs 3 5 1 Analog Input 3 5 2 AES Input 3 6 Remote Control Network Input 3 7 Power Outputs 3 7 1 SPEAKON Connection 3 7 2 Dual Channel Operation 3 7 3 Mono Bridge Operation 4 Operation 4 1 User Interface Elements 4 1 1 Signal Protect LEDs
16. alterations without prior notice i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 7 Typical Performance Diagrams 14 20k 0 5 4 o 05 4 44 S 154 24 25 4 34 3 54 4 T T T 1 10 100 1k 10k Hz Figure 7 1 Gain vs frequency 120 W output power Measurement of a typical performance 2 amp 4 45 0 14 0 014 0 001 T T T T T T Figure 7 2 THD 1 kHz vs input level 4 Q load 32 dB amplifier gain Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 0 14 0 01 4 0 001 T T T T T T 1 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 ES Figure 7 3 THD 9 1 kHz vs input level 2 2 load 32 dB amplifier gain Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 dis 0 1 0 01 4 0 001 T 1 20 100 1k 10k 20k Figure 7 4 THD vs frequency 120 W output power Measurement of a typical performance 2 Q amp 4 Q i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 204 404 dBr 604 100 5 120 10 100 1k 10k 20k Figure 7 5 Channel separation vs frequency 120 W 4 Q Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 gt Ch 2 amp Ch 2 gt Ch 1 104 0 01 5 0 001 T T T T T T 1 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 Figure 7 6 DIM100 vs input level 32 dB amplifier gain Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 204 304 40 dBr 50 604 704 80 10 100 1k 10k 20k Figure 7 7 Common mode rejection ra
17. e system will try to restart in inter vals and will return with a soft start when the regular mains voltage returns 4 5 3 Mains Surge Overvoltage Protection The iD4 is fitted with a varistor unit protecting the SMPS from sporadic surge overvoltages coming from the mains distribution 4 5 4 Mains Failure Detection Mains failure detection is always operative When the mains supply is inter rupted for about 2 mains cycles the amplifier will be switched off When the mains voltage returns to a normal value a soft start occurs iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 4 5 5 Fuse Protection When driving the iD4 at very high output levels over a longer period of time i e several seconds and minutes the average mains current draw can become very high In such situations the FuseProtect limiter will reduce the output signal in order to prevent the external mains breaker from trip ping But this limiter in turn will not affect the output signal on dynamic music signal and short current peaks thus guaranteeing the full available peak output power Please note that the FuseProtect limiter only controls the average mains input current not the short term peak input current This means that with very dynamic music signals the short term input current can still reach very high levels which can be very demanding for a mains distribution If active the operation of the FuseProtect limiter can be seen by short orange or red glowing of the Signal
18. e this amplifier only in E1 E2 E3 or E4 environments according to EN55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video and audio visual and entertainment lighting control appara tus for professional use Part 2 Immunity 4 Mounting Placement Do not place this amplifier on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The amplifier may fall caus ing serious injury and serious damage to the prod uct Any mounting of the amplifier should follow the manufacturer s instructions Only mounting acces sory shall be used which is recommended by the manufacturer 5 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the amplifier The disconnection device from mains mains plug or external all pole circuit breaker shall remain readily operable and freely accessible at all times 6 Heat Do not use this amplifier near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatuses that produce heat 7 Water and Moisture Do not expose this device to rain or moisture Do not use this amplifier near water for example swimming pools and fountains Do not place any objects containing liquids such as bottles or glasses on the top of the unit Do not splash liquids on the unit IP 20 equipment Th
19. ere is no protec tion against splashing water 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the amplifier and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered This amplifier should not be installed unless proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer s instruc tions have been adhered to 9 Interference of External Objects and or Liquids with the Appliance Never push objects of any kind into this amplifier through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the amplifier iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 10 Connections When you connect the amplifier to other equipment turn offthe power and unplug all of the equipment from the supply source Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury Read the user manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections 11 Lightning For additional protection of this amplifier during lightning storms or when it is left unattended and or unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the amplifier due to lightning and power line surges Disconnection from the mains power supply can only be achieved by removing the plug from the mains socket and by external disconnecting all poles from
20. erial Number Purchase Date Expired Warranty PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH THE AMPLIFIER DO NOT SEND SEPARATELY If the warranty has expired payment will be Cash Cheque Shipping Address To transport the amplifier VISA MasterCard he original packing materials must be used Please return the amplifier to the address on the right side or your nearest CAMCO appointed distributor Nature of problem occurred Please describe the conditions that existed when the problem occured and what attempts were made to correct it Other equipment in your system Our web site www camcoaudio com provides a complete list of CAMCO dealers distributors CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 57482 Wenden Germany i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 11 Maintenance Information Cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifier must never be carried out by unqualified personnel The amplifier must never be opened by unquali fied personnel Cleaning and servicing work on the inside of the amplifier must only be carried out by qualified personnel Qualified personnel is defined as a person who has gained specialised relevant knowledge of electronic engineering through education training and experience and who has sufficient knowledge of all relevant gov ernmental work safety regulations to be in a position to judge the safe f
21. ety test can be found in DIN VDE 0701 1 Maintenance Modification and Test of Electronic Appli ances 16 Cleaning Unplug this amplifier from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean only with dry cloth 17 Packaging and shipping When shipping the iD4 amplifier always use the original shipping carton and packing materials For maximum protection repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory 18 Altitude for China only The amplifier shall only be operated at altitudes below or equal 2000 m 19 Non tropics for China only The amplifier shall only be operated in non tropic areas EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS CAUTIO N CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER ALL SERVICING TO DO NOT OPEN AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THE EXCLAMATION MARK IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ALSO FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE AMPLIFIER THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL ALERTS THE USER TO DANGEROUSLY HIGH VOLTAGE AT THE OUTPUT CONNECTORS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE LIFE THREATENING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AMPLIFIER TO
22. he original packing materials When shipping the iD4 amplifier always use the original shipping carton and packing materials For maximum protection repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 2 The Amplifier The iD4 is a Class H power amplifier with a power output of iD4 amplifiers are fitted with Switched Mode Power Supplies SMPS which significantly reduces the weight and size only 2U of the amplifier Using SMPS the 2 symmetrical supply voltages of the power amplifier are more stable than the power supplies used in conventional amplifiers 1x 4500W mono bridge 8 O peak 1x 3800W mono bridge 80 The iD4 has been designed as a powerful two channel amplifier with on 1x 3000W mono bridge 9 40 board 64 bit DSP processing Both amplifier settings and DSP settings can be user adjusted to match a speaker systems specifications With up 2x 2250W dual channel 4 Q peak to 100 onboard speaker pre set storage capability fine tuning of a system 2x 2000 W dual channel 2 7 Q peak or differing systems is fast easy and strait forward the user interface is 2x 1900 W dual channel 40 x nn for an Bie e combination of both power amplifier and on boar echnologies es Qt WY dual channel 20 used in the iD4 provide the level of control and audio quality expected in any professional applications
23. her with a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase This warranty provides that examination of the returned product must indi cate in our judgment a manufacturing defect 9 2 Items Excluded from This Warranty CAMCO is not liable for any damage caused by shipping accidents misuse abuse operation with incorrect AC voltage operation with faulty peripheral equipment modification or alteration without prior factory approval service by an unauthorised service center and normal wear and tear Amplifiers on which the serial number has been removed or defaced are not eligible for warranty service 9 3 What CAMCO Will Do CAMCO or its appointed agent undertakes to rectify any defect regard less of the reason for failure unless excluded from this warrenty by repair replacement or refund as it sees fit 9 4 How to Obtain Warranty Service You must notify your dealer distributor of your need for warranty service All components must be shipped in the original packaging 9 5 CAMCO Product Improvement CAMCO reserves the right to improve the technical standard of its prod ucts without giving prior notice If in any doubt please consult your dealer distributor or contact CAMCO directly for clarification i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 28 10 Service Information Owner s Information Company Name Contact Address Telephone Facsimile E Mail Address Model S
24. iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS cU gt INFORMATION FOR USE iD4 i SERIES TDA302USERGBC Revision C 2013 10 01 Please visit our website www camcoaudio com for the latest version of this user manual Please note that the leading version of CAMCO manuals is always the English one Copyright 2013 by CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Germany Telephone 49 0 2762 408 0 Pa i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 General The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information pro vided in the user manual Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations especially the safety recommen dations as detailed in the user manual are adhered to The iD4 amplifier is designed for the amplification of pulsed audio sig nals The amplifier should only be connected to speakers with an average impedance as indicated 2 User Manual Read the information for use user manual and heed all warnings Keep this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the amplifier The user manual forms an integral part of the amplifier Reselling the amplifier is only possible if the user manual is available In case of reselling the amplifier the reseller has to document any changes made to the amplifier in writing and pass the documentation on to the buyer 3 Environments Us
25. ion RMS output voltages can be as high as 200 V Wiring to the speaker loads must conform to NEC class 3 safety stand ards or its equivalent that meets all national and local electric codes All customer specific cables may only be manufactured by qualified suppli ers personnel All cabling or rewiring work must be carried out by quali fied personnel i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 4 Operation 4 1 User Interface Elements This chapter only describes the basic user interface operation and functions Please refer to the separate DSP Control manual for an expla nation of the extensive Digital Signal Processing DSP options and advanced features offered by the remote application 4 1 1 Signal Protect LEDs multifunctional Camco PRESET 28 The Signal LEDs are illuminated in green when the voltage level at the output reaches approx 4 V this corresponds to a power of 4 W into a 4 Q load The channel Signal LEDs are illuminated red when the amplifier is in Protect Mode Mute for example because of persistent DC voltage at the outputs or overheating When switching the amplifier on the Signal LEDs will also light red for a few seconds while the DSP is starting up along with the Clip LEDs In case the FuseProtect limiter is activated it is possible that the green Signal LED s will glow in orange or red colour for short periods of time while the amplifier is playing music See also chapter 4
26. lects if Input 1 amp 2 Input 3 amp 4 or Output 1 amp 2 shall be linked Smaller steps 0 01 dB can be set via the DSP Control remote application iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS All settings and selections are done through the rotary encoder Changes will take effect immediately 4 1 5 MENU Buttons The left 4 MENU button will always act as an ESCAPE EXIT button The right gt MENU button offers following sub menus accessible through repeated pressing on the right MENU button Load preset Save preset Access Level control Auxilliary information gt Version Info Serial Number SN gt Version Info FW Version SW gt Version Info Hardware Version HW gt IP Address gt MAC Address gt Temperature of both amplifier stages Inside the Auxilliary information menu you can navigate through the sub menus with the encoder wheel Note that in this menu the encoder will only work in a round robin fashion regardless of the rotation direction The left 4 MENU button always acts as an ESCAPE EXIT button in all menus 4 1 6 Rotary Encoder with Push Button The rotary encoder allows to make swift adjustments of parameters like for example the Gain settings by simply turning it in the desired direction In some menus the push function of the encoder will act as an ENTER button for example when selecting loading presets 4 2 Hot Key Functions Standby To set the iD4 to standby mode simply press both
27. n be multiplied by 2 3 2 On Off Switch The On Off Switch is a rocker type switch It is located on the right side of the front panel To turn the amplifier on press on the upper part of the switch During power up the Clip and Signal LEDs from both channels will light up in red for a few seconds To turn the amplifier off press on the lower part of the switch Amplifier is switched on Amplifier is switched off This switch does NOT disconnect the amplifier from mains Discon necting the amplifier from the main power supply can only be achieved by disconnecting the mains plug or by an external all pole disconnection e g a mains circuit breaker The mains plug or circuit breaker therefore has to be freely accessible at all times Disconnect the mains plug from the mains during a lightning storm or when the amplifier remains unused or unsupervised for a prolonged period of time The switch initiates start up by activating the inrush current limiter As soon as the power amplifier is connected to the mains power supply a voltage is supplied to both the line filter and the fused input of the controllable rectifier If a power cut occurs while the amplifier is switched on it will restart auto matically once the power supply has been restored All amplifier settings prior to the loss of power will be maintained i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 11 3 3 Mounting Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the
28. of the outputs the corresponding channel will be muted If DC was only detected for a short moment the amplifier will release mute and work as normal If DC is detected for longer periods or repeatedly the amplifier will switch to standby mode and disable the main power supply If this happens the display will indicate Error amp switched off In this case switch off the amplifier for at least 4 minutes and switch the amplifier on again 4 4 4 Over Current Protection Over current is permanently controlled in the output stage There are two limiting levels of over current depending on output voltage These limits will be set automatically This improves reliability without degrading sound quality when driving complex loads 4 4 5 Thermal Protection There are several sensors inside the amplifier in order to ascertain tem perature data If a temperature of more than 85 C is detected at the heat sinks the input signal on that channel is reduced 4 5 Mains Protections 4 5 1 Inrush Current Limitation Within 2 seconds of the amplifier being switched on the inrush current limiter will increase mains current from nearly zero to nominal value This value depends on program material output level and speaker loads 4 5 2 Mains Over Voltage Detection Mains over voltage detection is always operative When the mains voltage exceeds approx 263 V 220 230 V operation or 134 V 110 120 V opera tion the amplifier will be switched off Th
29. signals pro or consumer format in 16 to 24 bit resolution and 44 1 48 88 2 or 96 kHz samplig fre quency This wide input frequency range of is guaranteed by an integrated sample rate converter SRC chip 3 6 Remote Control Network Input The Ethernet Link network connector allows you to access the iD4 from a host computer for remote control firmware update and downloading DSP presets The iD4 is configured by default to use DHCP for automatic IP address assignment in the network If not desired this feature can be set through the DSP Control application 3 7 Power Outputs 3 7 1 SPEAKON Connection Both SPEAKON connectors are connected to channel 1 and channel 2 outputs The pin configuration of the SPEAKON connectors is as follows SPEAKON right Pin 1 Channel 1 signal View at the back Pin 1 Channel 1 ground Pin2 Channel 2 signal Pin2 Channel 2 ground SPEAKON left Pin1 Channel 2 signal View at the back Pin 1 Channel 2 ground Pin2 Channel 1 signal Pin2 Channel 1 ground SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning flash indicate high voltages that are potentially life threatening Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords Custom wiring should only be made by qualified personnel To prevent electric shock do not operate the amplifier with any of the con ductor portion of the speaker wire exposed For reasons of safe
30. the mains 12 Damages that require service Unplug this amplifier from the mains supply and refer to your dealer dis tributor or other authorized repair workshop if any of the following situa tions occur if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the amplifier if the amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture if the amplifier has been dropped or damaged in any other way if the power supply cord or plug has been damaged when the amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal function or performance in case the amplifier has been used in a dusty environment for quite a period of time 13 Servicing All service and repair work must be carried out by a dealer distributor authorized by CAMCO Do not attempt to service this amplifier yourself As opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards the amplifier may only be opened by qualified personnel Please refer to your dealer distributor 14 Spare parts When spare parts are required please ensure that the dealer distribu tor only uses spare parts specified by the manufacturer The use of unauthorized spare parts may result in injury and or damage through fire or electric shock or other electricity related hazards 15 Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the dealer distributor to perform safety checks to determine that the amplifier works properly Recommendations on how to carry out the saf
31. tio vs frequency Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 1005 10 100 1k 10k 20k Figure 7 8 FFT of noise level no input signal applied analog input 32 dB amplifier gain Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 300 m4 1000 100 m4 800 3 600 5 2 3 4004 10m 2004 2m T 1 0 T T 1 20 100 1k 10k 20k 10 100 1k 10k 20k Hz Hz Figure 7 9 Figure 7 10 Output impedance vs frequency Damping factor into 8 Q 1 Amp RMS injected current equivalent 11 mQ 2 1 uH equation damping factor loaded impedance amplifier output impedance Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 Measurement of a typical performance of Ch 1 amp Ch 2 i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P 26 8 Unit Conversion Equations and Lookup Table 8 1 Unit Conversion Equations Vans gt dBu Vaus gt ABV dBu gt Vays ABV gt Vaus RMS Peak Vams gt Output power Value in V Level in dBu 20 log evel in dBu e 0 7746 Value inv Level in dBV 20 log 5 rus 1 0000 jns in dBu Voltage 0 7746 10 Level dBV 20 Voltage inV y 1 4 Voltage inV eak 1 414 Voltage in Vays Output in W utput power in OS Output power in W tal 40 Output power W put p 20 Voltage in Vays Voltage in Vays Voltage in Vays 8 2 Lookup Table
32. ty and performance use only high quality fully insulated speaker cables of stranded copper wire Use the largest wire size that is economically and physically practical and make sure the cables are no longer than necessary When connecting speaker cabinets in parallel always use all the con tacts in both SPEAKON connectors If not this may cause permanent damage to the connectors and considerably reduce performance i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 3 7 2 Dual Channel Operation Two fully independent amplifier channels Stereo normal operating mode iD4 2 2 for Dual Channel operation 3 7 3 Mono Bridge Operation One channel mono bridged operation iD4 2 gt Zn 4 Q for Mono Bridge operation In this mode the channel 2 amplifier stage processes the identical input signal than channel 1 but with reversed phase The channel 2 input signal is not used ignored The loudspeaker load must then be connected between the two posi tive channel outputs pin 1 and pin 2 using a specially configured SPEAKON connector cable This effectively doubles the maximum out put voltage But please note that this also doubles the minimum allowed loudspeaker impedance Znin In Mono Bridge Operat
33. unctioning of power amplifiers based on technical rules according to IEC 60065 IEC 60065 DIN EN 60065 Safety Requirements for Audio Video or simlar Electronic Appliances In order to guarantee the safe functioning of the amplifier it has to be checked regularly depending on its application but at least once a year by a properly qualified person Advice on how to carry out these checks can be found in DIN VDE 0702 1 Safety Checks for Electronic Appliances An amplifier that is considered to be unsafe must be labelled accordingly and stored in a safe place to prevent this amplifier being used mistakenly 12 Decommissioning During the decommissioning process of the amplifier all legally prescribed rules and procedures must be adhered to iI SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 13 Company Information Mailing Address CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH f r Beschallungs und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 57482 Wenden Germany Telephone 49 0 2762 408 0 Facsimile 49 0 2762 408 10 Internet www camcoaudio com E Mail postmaster camcoaudio com i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS 14 Changes Made to The Amplifier Notices Please consider that any changes made to the amplifier have to be docu mentated in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale P 31 i SERIES ADVANCED AMPLIFIERS P22
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