Martin Audio MA200Q manual

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 1 CONTENTS (ENGLISH) P age No 1 CONTENTS MA200Q USER GUIDE 1 2A P P ROV ALS 2 3W ARNINGS 2 3.1 EXPLANA TION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS 2 3.2 W ARNING 2 3.3 CAUTION 2 3.4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3.5 USER RESPONSIBILITY 3 3.5.1 LOUDSPEAKER DAMAGE 3 3.5.2 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUT HAZARD 3 3.5.3 RADIO INTERFERENC[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 2 2 APPROVALS This equipment conforms to the requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC and the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC. Standard Applied EMC Emission EN55103-1, E3 EMC Immunity EN55103-2, E3, with S/N below 1% at norma[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 3 ! 9. Connect only to AC power outlets rated 230-240V (or 100-120V), 50-60Hz. 10. Do not use this amplifier if the mains cable is damaged or frayed, particularly check where the mains cable exits the amplifier and the mains plug. Protect the mains cable from being walked upon or rolled over by heavy objec[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 4 3.5.3 Radio interference A sample of this product has been tested and complies with the limits for the European Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from electrical equipment. This product uses radio freque[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 5 2 . P r o t e ct ind ic a t or LED This indicator illuminates if the amplifier attempts to function above its maximum operating temperature (90°C). The indicator first comes on as a warning, to either turn down the input level or check the cooling arrangements, after which point the amplifier will mute [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 6 ! 3. Clip limiter switch Turns the clip limiter “ON” (switch IN position) or “OFF” (switch OUT position). (See page13). 4. Input signal XLR . The Neutrik Combo jack is used which also features a _” TRS phone jacks. (Pin 2 is “hot”, see page10). 5. Link switch . Allows a single input to driv[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 7 ! 2 30-2 40V 5 0 -60Hz 1/ 4 “ XL R 3 N eg R ing 2 P os Ti p Pi n 1 S crn Sl eeve Must b e grounded L e g d i r B /k n iD + C Fi x e d g a in 32 dB L C + B k n i L B + A e g d i r B / k n i CH. D C H . C I NPUT S CH .B CH . A 5.3 Link switch The L i n k s wi tc h e s lo c a t e d o n t h e r ea r p an e[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 8 5.4.3 Tandem mode In tandem mode two or four of the amplifiers inputs are linked together. To use only one input signal to drive inputs A or B press the (A+B link/bridge) switch and connect a signal to inputs A or B. In this configuration loudspeaker 1 would then be connected across +1 and -1, and loudsp[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 9 Bridged mono mode combines the power of two channels into one loudspeaker. This results in twice the voltage swing, four times the peak power and just less than three times the full power of a single channel. This is because the coil is driven with positive voltage at one pole and an equivalent negative [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 10 O nc e co n ne cte d to a su ita ble AC su pp l y, the am pli f ier c a n be star te d w ith the p o we r s witc h. Wh en yo u p ow e r u p th e a mp li fi er it ta k es a co u p le of se c o n d s to s elf c he ck ( this is kn ow n a s the " so ft sta rt " or "s lo w s t a r t " s e[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 11 6.5.1 Calculation The current draw can be calculated by dividing the mains input power by the mains voltage. We recommend that you design the power distribution for at least the required current at 1/8 power, or 1/3 power for heavy-duty demands such as concert touring and Industrial music etc. The heat [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 12 2 30-2 40V 5 0 -60Hz 1/ 4 “ XL R 3 N eg R ing 2 P os Ti p Pi n 1 S crn Sl eeve Must b e grounded L e g d i r B /k n iD + C Fi x e d g a in 32 dB L C + B k n i L B + A e g d i r B / k n i CH. D CH . C I N PUT S CH. B CH . A The Neutrik Combo jack is wired in parallel with the XLR. TI P H O T R I N G C [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 13 When outputs A and B, or C and D are bridged, the loudspeaker is connected to +1 and -2 of the connector see diagram below. Looking at the rear of the amplifier the right hand Speakon has both channel A and B outputs, the left hand Speakon channels C and D. This configuration is useful for bridging and [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 14 8.2 Powering up – Soft start W he n y o u p ow e r up t h e am p lifier it ta ke s a c ou ple o f se c on ds to s elf -c he c k. Thi s is k no wn a s th e "s of t - s t a rt " o r "s l o w - s t a r t " s e q u e n ce . Th e fa n s th e n b lo w a t h i g h sp e e d b e fo r e g o [...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 15 limi te r re du c es the in pu t s ig na l p r o p or t i on a lly. No te th at , i f th e s ig na l is di s to rte d or c l ip pe d b e fo r e it r ea c h es the a mp lifi e r , th e c lip li mit e r wi l l no t be ac tiv ated . U nd e r n o rm al op er ation t h e cl ip li miter i s ina ud i ble. Th e[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 16 10 MAINTENANCE Under normal use the amplifier should provide years of trouble-free service. The only maintenance required by the user is to clean the front grille periodically. In some extreme cases it may be necessary for authorized service personnel to clean the inside of the amplifier. These conditio[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 17 11 WARRANTY General The MA200Q Power amplifier is warranted to be free from defects in components and factory workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of thre e years from the date of original purchase. During this warranty period MARTIN AUDIO LTD or it's nominated agents, will undert[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 18 12 SPECIFICATIONS MA200Q MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER EIA @1kHz 1%thd FTC 20 – 20kHz @ 0.1% thd 8 Ω per Channel 130W 120W 4 Ω per Channel 200W 180W 2 Ω per Channel 270W 245W 8 Ω Bridged 400W 360W 4 Ω Bridged 540W 490W MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE 8 Ω load 32Vrms Peak voltage, no load 51Vrms POWER REQUIR[...]

Martin Audio – MA200Q Amplifier E NGLISH 19 WEIGHT 13.2Kg (29Ibs) SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W) 560mm x (H) 180mm x (D) 500mm (W) 22ins x (H) 7.1ins x (D) 19.7ins SHIPPING WEIGHT 14.8Kg (32.5lbs) Front Panel Gain controls 4 x 31 Position detent Indicators Protect 4 x Yellow LED’s Indicators Clip 4 x Red LED’s Indicators Signal Present 4 x Green LED[...]

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