Fender SPL-6000P User's Manual
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1. TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 300 WATTS 40HM MINIMpM SPL 6000 INPUT POWER x FUSIBLE DE o D of RECHANGE z 1 K g ATTENTION G DE MEME G MODE SELECT MONO BRIDGED STEREO This two position switch left rear panel selects either the mono bridge or normal stereo mode With the button in the in position the amplifier is in the mono bridged mode With the button in the out position the amplifier is configured for the normal two channel stereo mode of operation In the Bridged Mode of operation speaker out put is taken across the two red positive output terminals The Channel A terminal is the positive output terminal and the Channel B terminal is the negative terminal for bridged operation only CAUTION In the Bridged Mode of operation the load floats and is NOT chassis ground referenced H MODE SELECT DUAL MONO STEREO This two position switch connects the amplifier inputs together to allow channel A and B to be summed mixed for non bridged mono operation In the dual mono and the stereo mode of operation both attenuators control their respective channels I J amp K INPUT CONNECTORS Each channel is provided with a Female XLR I and Male XLR J connectors for easy Daisy Chain operation of multiple channels in large systems and a 1 4 inch tip ring sleeve stereo phone jack K Each input is electroni cally balanced and will accept signals from balanced sources either active or transformer or fr2. Plug the amplifier into a power source 3 Connect the wiring from the signal source s to the amplifier s input jack s 4 Select the appropriate settings for the MODE switches 5 Connect the speaker s to the output terminals as appropriate for the setting of the MODE switch 6 Adjust the INPUT LEVEL controls to their minimum infinity setting 7 Turn everything else ON except the amplifier 8 Adjust the controls on the signal source for normal indications on the source s meter or level indicator If there is no metering then set the master control at zero minimum 9 Turn the amplifier ON 10 Adjust the INPUT LEVEL control s to maximum Carefully advance the master control on your signal source until the sound level from the speaker is just past the cor rect level i e just a little bit too loud Remove the input signal from the source leaving the master control and any input controls on the source set as they were Ifthe system is noisy hissy reduce the setting of the INPUT LEVEL control s slightly and repeat this step You must juggle the settings of the source s controls until you find a combination that gives you the desired amplifier output freedom from clipping caused by excessive output demands placed on signal source and poor signal to noise performance caused by excessive amplifier gain WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazzard do not expose this amplifier to rain or mo
3. breaker then check the AC power supply OFF a e SPLO000 w On uhr m M Nmax ufr ON LIFT CHANNELA RIGHT CHANEL B PROFESSIONAL STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER g ap ELECTRONCS 2 REAR PANEL E amp F OUTPUT CONNECTORS Each channel is provided with a single 1 4 phone jack E and a pair of five way binding posts F which will accommodate a single pair of dual banana plugs multiple stacked banana plugs are not recommended as they tend to fall out spade lugs or bare wire If the speaker wire is terminated with spade lugs make sure that the lugs are tin or gold plated brass or copper not plated steel Non linear contact resistance phenomena will degrade the sonic integrity of any amplifier at the speak er amplifier interface The Channel A and Channel B outputs are spaced on 0 75 inch 19 mm centers so that one double banana plug can be used for bridged operation During performance verification measurements use the five way binding posts only CAUTION Do not operate the amplifier in the two channel stereo mode with a load impedance of less than 4 Q connected to either channel Do not operate the amplifier in the Bridged Mode with a load impedance of less than 8 AZ A TYPE PR200 CAUTION CHASSIS SURFACE HOT ING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR A PRODUBT OF SERIAL 8 OHM MINIMUM a LOAD BRIDGED 300 WATTS 40HM MINIMIM O NEk Bo tO POSE HHS EOUIFMENT RIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPM SAA
4. BV 1 23V Bridged Mode 1 8 dBV Each channel Peak LED red Power LED green Two speed fan Continuously variable attenuator one per channel Stereo Mono Bridge Stereo Dual Mono two push button switches 1000W 25 Ibs 11 3 kg 35 in B9 em 19 in 48 3 cm 15 in 38 cm THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES ECTI EMC 89 336 EEC AND LV 73 23 EEC A PRODUCT OF FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP CORONA CA 91720 USA 7
5. Power Amplifiers v From Fender Pro Audio oe Owner s Manual for ELECTRONICS P N 038866 OWNER S MANUAL SPL 6000 TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER SPL 6000 INTRODUCTION Your new Fender SPL 6000 Power Amplifier is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service for both permanent and portable applica tions Utilizing a unique proprietary cross coupled protection system the SPL 6000 delivers more power into multiple loudspeakers than more con ventional approaches for VI current limiting and load fuses Other features include silent delayed turn on and off triac crowbar loudspeaker pro tection full input output connector compliment and a rugged Road Proof 14 gauge steel chassis con struction AMPLIFIER OPERATION In order to thoroughly understand the operation features and functions of your power amplifier please read and refer as needed to this owner s manual By doing so your amplifier is sure to pro vide you with years of trouble free service This procedure applies to stereo mono or bridged opera tion into a full range loudspeaker system which uses a pas sive high level crossover or none at all If you are using the SPL 6000 in a multi amplifier system with an electronic or low level passive crossover the INPUT LEVEL controls on the amplifier are generally set to maximum zero loss and all level controlling is done at the crossover skip step 10 1 Turn all equipment OFF 2
6. disputed that higher frequency audio signals flow along the outside of each conductor skin effect if this is so the more strands the lower the effective cable resistance to high frequencies In cases where speakers and power amplifiers are located far away from the signal source a mixer or a preamp bal anced line signal cables are a wise choice CROSS REFERENCE TABLE CROSS SECTION mm2 AWG CAUTION NEVER use coiled cords for speaker hookup even in an emergency Coiled guitar type cords usually have higher internal resis tance than the speakers themselves This is due to the light gauge wire used to keep the coil cords flexible These cords will prevent most of the power from reaching the speakers In high power operation a coil cord can melt causing a fire hazard and possible damage to the amplifier As a general rule both straight and coiled gui tar type connecting cords make poor speaker cables The SPL 6000 can produce enough power output to dam age electronic equipment connected to its output Besides being capable of destroying speakers under certain circum stances shock and or fire hazards are possible High power amplifiers should always be properly applied and used with care in clean and dry environment If you have mounted all your sound equipment in a rack or portable case you can ensure that everything stays calibrat ed by marking the settings of the necessary controls Small pointers made from ma
7. isture No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel only This amplifier must be earth grounded DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES 4 7 1 FRONT PANEL A PEAK LED INDICATOR The red Peak LED Indicator illuminates when the output volt age of the amplifier reaches clipping maximum output volt age The threshold for the peak indicator automatically adjusts for load impedance and supply voltage variations B LIMIT SWITCHES The Limit Switch is used to defeat the intemal compressor circuits C INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS Two continuously variable attenuators control the ampli fier s input sensitivity Control settings can vary between zero attenuation maximum clockwise rotation and infinite attenuation maximum counterclockwise rotation At the full clockwise rotation a 1 8 dBV input signal is required for rated output Each gain control is independent except for the Mono Bridge mode where Channel A is the active control and the Channel B control is inactive Refer to the Amplifier Operation section for additional information on proper adjustment of the input level controls D POWER LED INDICATOR AND SWITCH The power switch turns the unit on and off To tum the unit on push the power switch to the right The LED is illuminated when the amplifier is turned on and main volt age is present If this indicator does not light when the power switch is turned on and does not trip the circuit
8. om unbalanced circuits Pin 2 is the positive pin on the XLR connectors a RING f PHONE L AC POWER CORD WARNING This amplifier is equipped with a 3 prong grounding type supply cord To reduce the possibility of shock hazard be sure to con nect the unit to a grounded AC recepticle DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG 100 120V OPERATION This must be connected to a source of 100V or 120V 50 to 60 Hz AC power with a current capability of at least 10 A As a general guideline it is accepted to connect two 2 SP L 6000 amplifiers to one 1 20 ampere circuit provided the load is limited to 4 ohm loudspeakers on each channel and the signal source is full range music or speech 220 240V OPERATION This must be connected to a source of 220 240V 50 to 60 Hz AC power with a current capability of at least 5 A M EXTERNAL FUSE When necessary replace the extemal fuse only with one of the same type and rating as shown on the label next to the external fuse holder BASIC CONNECTIONS and WIRING Power and audio signal cables are the most common sources of sound system failure Well made and carefully maintained cables are essential to the reliability of the entire system If long speaker cables are required make sure the wire is of sufficient size to transfer all of the avail able amplifier power to the speakers rather than absorbing power itself As a rule of thumb the larger the wire the better larger wire has smaller ga
9. plifier If you need to run long AC extension cords make sure their conductors are as large as practical small gauge number J ust as smaller diam eter wire causes speaker lines loss smaller power lines cause loss The effect of small AC lines is one of the intermittent clipping under severe conditions SPECIFICATIONS DESIGNATION TYPE OUTPUT POWER MONO BRIDGE SINGLE CHANNEL DRIVEN 1 kHz 1 THD POWER BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY RESPONSE RISE TIME SLEW RATE TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION THD HUM AND NOISE DAMPING FACTOR INPUT IMPEDANCE CHANNEL SEPARATION SENSITIVITY STATUS INDICATORS COOLING GAIN CONTROLS MODE SWITCHING POWER REQUIREMENTS DIMENSIONS Weight Height Width Depth PR 200 Stereo Continuous sine wave output power both channels driven 1dB 20 Hz to 20kHz THD lt 0 03 150 W into 8 Q each channel 300 W into 4 Q each channel 300 W into 16 Q 600 W into 8 Q 8 Q 179W 4 Q 312W 10 Hz to 68 kHz 3 dB down from rated power at less than 0 1 THD 0 3dB 5 Hz to 68 kHz at rated power 8 Q Less than 5 2 uSec Greater than 13 5 V uSec 20 to 20 kHz at rated power 4 Q Less than 0 03 Below rated output 4 Q 20 Hz to 20 kHz broad band 95 dB IEC A Weight 102 dB Reference 8 Q 5 Hz to 20 kHz Greater than 30 1 kHz Greater than 175 Differential 33 kQ Below rated power single channel operating 1 kHz Greater than 65 dB Referenced 1 kHz 0 25 dB Stereo Mode 1 8 d
10. sking tape are visible in dim light and can be removed with alcohol or rubber cement thinner with out damage to the paint on most front panels including those of the Fender amplifiers Be sure to check the finish in an inconspicuous place to determine the suitability of any cleanser Assuming you are NOT turning all the equipment on at once with a switched power receptacle strip be sure to turn on the power amplifier last This will prevent turn on thumps from the mixer or other pieces of gear that could possibly damage speakers The reverse logic should also be applied turn OFF the amplifier FIRST when shut ting down the system The SPL 6000 is timed to turn on the speaker outputs after the amplifier s power supply is fully charged up thus preventing any turn on noise Timing of the amplifier s turn on circuit is usually sufficient to accommodate all the turn on anomalies from other pieces of gear in a system making it acceptable to use a single switched power string in a permanent or semi permanent system CAUTION The SPL 6000 can draw a lot of AC power Be sure the AC power source for your AC distribution system has adequate current capability In multiple amplifier installations we recommend sequen tial turn on either manually or via timed relays to avoid a sudden major drain on the AC line You should keep in mind that the severe reduction of power line voltages affects the amount of power you can get FROM the am
11. uge numbers Below we have listed the smallest wires the highest num bered gauges recommended for best results To make it simple we ll assume you are operating under worst case conditions with 4 ohm loads 8 ohm operation will improve results with the same wire Larger diameter small gauge number wire is expensive and long cables made from it are heavy Rather than run ning long speaker cables it is better to locate power ampli fiers near speakers and run a line level signal cable over the long distance to the amplifier This approach eliminates most of the signal loss due to speaker cable resistance so the speakers are fed all of the amplifier s power without the need for heavy cables This can actually save money in many instances SPEAKER WIRE GAGING TABLES SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE e 50 100 Soy fia a fie to 282 a fas fis oou 3 05 7 60 m 0 10 0 00 3 05 m 4O 8Q 16Q SPEAKER IMPEDANCE z 100 UP 30 5 m UP SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH Example The length of the speaker wire required is between 25 50 feet 7 60 15 25 meters and the speaker impedance is 8 ohms The minimum recommended speaker wire gauge is 16 Always use stranded wire for three reasons 1 It is more flexible and less prone to metal fatigue breakage 2 If an end is nicked while insulation is being stripped for connection only one or two strands will break and not the entire wire 3 There is some evidence though
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