R & M Int'l. MCA Series User's Manual
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1. DETACHABLE AC POWER CORD SOCKET Plug the Detachable Power Cord into this socket The MCA Amplifiers are factory buit for the correct operating BREAK IN TIME As with all audio electronic products the ultimate sonic character of the MCA Amplifiers will not be realized until and unless the unit receives a minimum of approximately 70 hours of signal break in time i e the amplifier is on and outputting a signal PLACEMENT FOR PROPER VENTILATION The MCA Series require a minimum of 12 30cm above of unobstructed air space Make sure that the ventilation slots on the top and bottom remain unobstructed by any object Do not stack any other component on top of the amplifier or block the ventilation slots in any way Also be sure that the amplifier is placed on a secure hard and level surface NOT on carpet In the event of overheating your MCA amplifier is equipped with a thermal shut off feature The amplifier will remain off until the temperature falls below the shut off threshold Once this condition is met the amplifier will reset itself and it can be powered on again PACKING MATERIALS Please retain all of the packing material and shipping boxes for your MCA Amplifier They are custom designed to prevent shipping damage from occurring Sonic Frontiers Int l will accept no responsibility for any damage occurring to an MCA Amplifier that is shipped in packing material other than the original Sonic Frontiers packing material DISC2. warrants to the purchaser that each componentis free of manufacturing defects for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase This five 5 year limited warranty excludes all vacuum tubes and CD Transport mechanisms which are warranted for a period of twelve 12 months To receive this warranty the original purchaser must complete and mail to Sonic Frontiers International within thirty 30 days from the date of purchase the enclosed Warranty Registration Card which validates the warranty This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers International assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or operation of this equipment or for damages to any other equipment connected to it Sonic Frontiers International reserves the right to make design changes or improvements without the obligation to revise prior versions All specifications are subject to change without notice Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non transferable This warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been handled other than in accordance with the instructions of our Owner s Manual abuse or misused damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported or the defect is due to the product being tampered with modified or repaired by anyone other than Sonic Frontiers International or an authorized Sonic Fro
3. 1Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack MCA5 5 Balanced 5 Single ended 1Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack MCA2 2 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts 1Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack MCA3 3 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts 1Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack MCA5 5 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts 1 Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack Power On Off 3 Way On Mode Auto on Manual on Trigger on MCA2 17 25 44 cm W x 5 25 13 5 cm Hx 12 30 5 cm D MCA3 17 25 44 cm W x 5 25 13 5 cm H x 12 30 5 cm D MCA5 17 25 44 cm W x 5 25 13 5 cm H x 17 43 cm D MCA2 36 Ibs 16 kg unpacked MCA3 42 Ibs 19 kg unpacked MCA5 56 lbs 25 5 kg unpacked MCA2 2x 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms MCA3 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms MCA5 5 x 200 Watts into 8 ohms 350 Watts into 4 ohms 267W 8 ohms 479W 4 ohms 10Hz 80kHz 3dB 0 5Hz 80kHz 0 15dB 0 002 200W 0 0015 half power 15VRMS for full output 21kOhms RCA 15 KOhms XLR 130 08 Ohms 122dBW A Weighted 200W 27dB 30V us MCA2 23800VA maximum power output MCA3 1100VA maximum power output MCA5 1800VA maximum power output All tests were performed with the Audio Precision System Two DOVAC Power output is one channel driven In addition each MCA amplifier exceeds 170 w ch all channels driven simultaneously into 8 ohms 6 WARRANTY USA amp CANADA LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Sonic Frontiers International
4. ANTHEM MCA SERIES AMPLIFIERS OPERATING MANUAL We at Sonic Frontiers International hope you will derive many years of listening pleasure from your new Anthem MCA Amplifier This Operating Manual contains important information regarding the operation and care of the MCA Series Be sure to read this manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to keep your unit performing and sounding its best Please contact Sonic Frontiers if you have any questions a Customer Service Representative will be pleased to assist you READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the amplifier pus Before operating your MCA Amplifier read and follow all instructions and warnings Retain these instructions for future reference CAUTION 10 protect against electrical shock and risk of fire do not expose to rain or moisture and do not use amplifier near sinks showers bathtubs swimming pools saunas in wet basements or near any source of water Always unplug before cleaning and use a damp soft cloth
5. FUNCTIONS 2 COLOUR LED In MANUAL mode the LED is lit green when the amplifier is ON receiving power from the power supply In TRIGGERor AUTOmode the LED will be lit red until the amplifier receives a music signal auto or a trigger voltage trigger at which point it will turn green POWER BUTTON When in the ON position button depressed high voltage power is received by the amplifier circuitry from the power source When in the OFF position not depressed the amp is not receiving power and is not operational ONNECTION FUNCTIONS TRIGGER INPUT amp OUTPUT These 3 5mm 125 mini jacks receive input a 5 24V AC DC trigger signal and deliver output the same trigger signal throughput from an upstream component preamplifier surround sound processor SSP system controller etc ON MODE With this three way switch you may select the way in which your amplifier is turned ON OFF TRIGGER ON This feature will allow your amplifier to be turned on or off remotely via the Trigger described above C AUTO ON This innovative feature eliminates the need for a manually operated power switch AUTO ON simply turns the amplifier on whenever there is an input signal on any one of the channels If no input signal is sensed after a period of time the amplifier will switch off automatically MANUAL ON When in this position the amplifier can only be turned ON OFF via the power switch on the front panel B
6. LAIMER OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers Int l assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or operation of this equipment or for damages to any other equipment connected to it Sonic Frontiers Int l reserves the right to make design changes or improvements without the obligation to revise prior versions All specifications are subject to change without notice TROUBLESHOOTING If at any time the MCA Amplifier fails to work properly consult this checklist 1 Check that the AC Detachable Power Cord is plugged into the Detachable Power Cord Socket E and is connected to a live source of AC power For instance if using a power bar check that the bar is turned on 2 Ensure that all Input and Output connections are secure for a proper electrical contact 3 Ensure that the amplifier is configured for the appropriate ON MODE in your system setup If a problem still persists please contact your authorized Anthem Dealer or the Factory directly TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS OUTPUTS SWITCHES 2 DIMENSIONS NET WEIGHT POWER OUTPUT Continuous RMS 20Hz 20kHz lt LO THD HEADROOM POWER BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY RESPONSE THD amp N INPUT SENSITIVITY INPUT IMPEDANCE DAMPING FACTOR HUM amp NOISE VOLTAGE GAIN SLEW RATE POWER REQUIREMENTS MCA2 2 Balanced 2 Single ended 1Relay Trigger 3 5mm Stereo J ack MCA3 3 Balanced 3 Single ended
7. To protect against electrical shock do not remove the amplifier cover There are no user serviceable parts inside If the unit has been dropped damaged exposed to water or does not operate normally it must be serviced Refer any servicing to your Authorized Anthem Dealer who will return the product to Sonic Frontiers International AN CAUTION mus an plifier has a polarized electrical plug To protect against electrical shock do not use with any receptacle extension cord or any other outlet unless the metal arms of the plug can be fully inserted so that they are not exposed Use only with the AC voltage rating indicated on the rear panel Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Install so that the power cord will not get damaged over time Unplug the amplifier when not using it for an extended period of time to prevent damage due to lightning and power surges To protect against risk of fire and electric shock do not allow any liquids or objects to penetrate the amplifier enclosure ASTHEM FIGURE 1 front panel FIGURE 3 MCA 3rear panel Se O FIGURE 4 2 rear panel Cc A ONTROL
8. ar Tube amp Transport Mechanism warranty can be transferred on used equipment only if the unit is traded in to an authorized Sonic Frontiers Anthem Dealer An authorized SF Anthem dealer can resell the unit with the remaining warranty if itis cosmetically acceptable in perfect working condition and has not been internally or externally altered in any way We ask that the dealers call the factory and advise us of the serial number of the unit to register the warranty of the new owner WHAT IS THE USED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY FROM A NON AUTHORIZED DEALER Used equipment purchased from a non authorized dealer or private sale has no SFI warranty PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ANTHEM DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED B Y SONIC FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL 2790 BRIGHTON ROAD OAKVILLE ONTARIO CANADA L6H 5T4 TEL 905 829 3838 FAX 905 829 3033 Sonic Frontiers can be reached 9 00 am to 5 00 pm E S T or 24 hours a day by facsimile E MAIL SFl sonicfrontiers com WebSite http www sonicfrontiers com ANTHEM 06 01 99
9. ntiers International repair service center Warranty does not cover normal maintenance Sonic Frontiers International shall not be responsible in any way for consequential or indirect damages or liabilities resulting from the use and operation of the product covered herein or resulting from any breach of this warranty or any implied warranty relating to said product During this period Sonic Frontiers International will repair or replace any defective components free of charge If a problem or defect is discovered in your product please contact the dealer or distributor from which it was purchased It is the responsibility of the dealer distributor to determine the nature of the problem and arrange for either the appropriate replacement parts or the return of the product to the factory All other warranties or conditions either written or implied are void Sonic Frontiers International reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone In no event shall Sonic Frontiers International their agents or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may notap
10. plyto you INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Outside of Canada and the USA SFI sells to exclusive distributors who are responsible for the service and support of our equipment Your warranty in these countries are provided by the local distributor not SFI Sonic Frontiers will provide parts to the original purchaser of our components via the distributor for 5 years on electronics and one year on CD mechanisms and vacuum tubes All repairs and labor charges in international markets are the responsibility of the distributor Units returned to SFI for repair at our factory in Oakville must have an accompanying original bill of sale from an authorized retailer to receive our warranty service Under warranty SFI will provide parts and labor to the original purchaser but will not cover freight or duties to or from our factory A Return Authorization number must be obtained in advance by calling 1 905 829 3838 All other repairs will be at our regular bench rates for labor plus parts cost FREQUENTLY ASKED WARRANTY QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE FLOOR MODEL WARRANTY Display equipment sold by an authorized dealer has a full 5 year Parts amp Labor and 30 day Tube amp Transport Mechanism warranty as of the date of the customers invoice or the balance of the 1 year Tube amp Transport Mechanism warranty as of the date of the dealer invoice which ever is longer WHAT IS THE USED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY The balance of the 5 year Parts Labor and lye
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