V O RT E X V8 USER MANUAL S I LV E R S E R I E S INFORMATION FOR USE FOR MODELS VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8 SSUM_GB_2010-2012-R4_12-2012 The leading version of this brochure is the English one which shall prevail to the exclusion of the national translation on hand. Copyright 2010 – 2012 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, 57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 0 VS IO RT E X LV E R S E R I E S Please visit our website www.camcoaudio.
V O RT E X IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S I LV E R S E R I E S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. General The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provided in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations as detailed in the user manual, are adhered to. 5.
V O RT E X IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S I LV E R S E R I E S 10. Connections When you connect the amplifier to other equipment, turn off the 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.
V O RT E X EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS S I LV E R S E R I E S CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICING TO 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.
V O RT E X EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY S I LV E R S E R I E S 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 für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Manufacturer´s Address: Fischpicke 5, 57482 Wenden, Germany Declares That The Product With The Model Name: CAMCO Power amplifier VORTEX SILVER SERIES V8 Con
V O RT E X CONTENTS S I LV E R S E R I E S P.6 P. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS P. 5 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY P. 6 CONTENTS P. 7 1 WELCOME 1.1 Welcome To CAMCO P. 8 2 THE AMPLIFIER 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 The Amplifier P. 9 2.3 V8 – The Front 2.4 V8 – The Rear P. 10 2.5 Factory settings 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Mounting P. 11 3.2 Cooling 3.3 Mains 3.3.1 Mains supply P. 12 3.3.2 Inrush current limitation 3.3.
V O RT E X 1 WELCOME S I LV E R S E R I E S 1.1 Welcome To CAMCO Established in 1983, CAMCO has gained worldwide experience with professional sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market, CAMCO specialises in the production and marketing of high quality power amplifiers and sound systems to be used both on tour and in static installations.
V O RT E X 2 THE AMPLIFIER S I LV E R S E R I E S 2.1 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 as 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. 2.
V O RT E X 2 THE AMPLIFIER S I LV E R S E R I E S 3–11 1 2 12 2 2 2.3 V8 – The Front 1 Display 2 Touch Controls 3 Input Selection LED 4 Output Mode LED 5 Clip LED Channel A 6 Signal LED Channel A 7 Device Indicator LED 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 Clip LED Channel B Signal LED Channel B DSP LED Uman Network Status LED Cooling Air Inlet Vents Removable Air Filter System 2.
V O RT E X 7,5 mm 10,5 mm 465,0 mm 442,0 mm 1. The reset "Settings" option will restore all amplifier parameters and a reboot of the amplifier will take place. Note that this type of reset is also done at the end of each a firmware update process. 452,5 mm In the settings menu there are three options to restore the original factory settings. 2. The "Settings+IP" option will do the same but additionally also restore the Ethernet and Uman network IP settings to the above values. 3.
V O RT E X 3 INSTALLATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 3.2 Cooling Under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The air is taken in from the front and out through the back. It is of course essential that, while the power amp is running, the air is able to circulate around it freely. The efficiency of the cooling will depend on both the immediate environment (e.g. an enclosed rack, direct sunlight) and that the front filter is clogged.
V O RT E X 3 INSTALLATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 3.3.2 Inrush current limitiation The V8 has a special processor dedicated to limit the mains inrush current. This limiter will take action anytime: – when connecting the amplifier to the mains through the mains cable – when switching the amplifier on through an external mains breaker – the mains voltage was lost for at least 4 half-cycles or more (e.g. a short voltage drop) This limiter will confine the mains current to a value smaller than 17 A rms*.
V O RT E X 3 INSTALLATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 3.4 Signal inputs The V8 amplifier offers three different input signal sources: Analog In this mode the analog signals connected to the XLR input connectors will be used as input signal. In analog mode the V8 has no signal latency (with DSP switched off), the audio signal path is pure analog. AES In this mode the digital AES input signal connected to the AES XLR input connector will be used as input signal.
V O RT E X 3 INSTALLATION S I LV E R S E R I E S this first amplifier through the Uman input and output connectors (daisychaning). The first V8 amplifier connected by Ethernet then acts as an Ethernet to Uman bridge for remote control purposes. WARNING! SPEAKON® connectors marked with the lightning flashes indicate high voltages that are potentially life threatening. 3.6 Power Outputs 3.6.1 SPEAKON® Connection Both SPEAKON® connectors are connected to the channel A and channel B amplifier outputs.
V O RT E X 3 INSTALLATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 3.6.2 Dual Channel Operation Two fully independent amplifier channels (aka “Stereo” – normal operating mode). V8 In A When connecting speaker cabinets in parallel, always use both SPEAKON® connectors where possible for current sharing. Not doing so may cause permanent damage to the connectors and may considerably reduce performance. 3.6.4 Mono Bridge Operation One-channel mono bridged operation.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.1 Screen User Interface Due to the advanced approach with the absence of any control knobs or switches, control of all parameters is done via the screen user interface. 4.1.1 Screen User Interface Elements The screen user interface consists of four buttons and two selection bars. 1 2 3 6 Vertical Selection Bar (VSB) – Scrolls through menu items (up / down) 4.1.2 Handle the Selection Bars 6 4 5 – Tip the VSB at the upper half to scroll upwards.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.1.3 Hot Key Functions The Hot key Functions give you a quick access to your favorite screens and some special features: Power Off Hot Key (accessible from all menus and screens): Touch and hold MENU and ENTER simultaneously (≈3 s). The Power Off screen will be displayed. Holding longer (or touching and holding again MENU and ENTER) will display the power off confirmation window. 4.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.3 Indicators 4.3.3 Clip LEDs (Channel A / Channel B) This LED indicates an overloading of the corresponding amplifier channel. Input Selection LED Output Mode LED Clip LED Channel A Signal LED Channel A Device Identifier LED Clip LED Channel B Signal LED Channel B DSP LED Uman LED 4.3.1 Input Selection LED The status of the bi-coloured (green / orange) LED changes between off, green, and orange depending on the selected input (see 3.4).
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.4 Main Menu Once that amplifier has been turned on, the main menu offers six items: – The Power menu is used for switching the amplifier off. – The Settings menu offers control of all important amplifier settings. – The Monitor menu gathers different screens carrying information about the current operating state of the amplifier like for example output signal levels, loaded presets, limiter, input and network settings, temperature status and more.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.5.4 DC Protection Each output of the power amp is constantly monitored for persistent DC voltage levels. If the 10 V threshold voltage is exceeded at any of the outputs, the corresponding channel will be automatically switched off. A DC issue can be located in the output stage, the driver stage, or at the input of the amplifier. Output Stage When a persistent DC voltage is located at an output stage, the main SMPS will be permanently switched off.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.6.5 Fuse Protection When driving the V8 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 tripping.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.9 Internal LED Description This section describes the internal status-LEDs which can be seen from the front behind the dust filter. These status LEDs can be helpful for troubleshooting in case of an unexpected amplifer behaviour. 1 1. Overload Protect limiter LED: This white LED will flash if the Overload Protection Limiter is activated. Please see chapter 4.7.2 for more details. 2.
V O RT E X 4 OPERATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 4.10 Filter Cleaning The air intake on the front of your V8 amplifier is fitted with a removable filter system. If the filter becomes clogged, the unit will not cool as efficiently as it should and may result in reduced output levels. For changing the filter, no tools are required: first, gently slide the whole plastic filter assembly a few millimeters to the left and lift it from the front panel.
V O RT E X S I LV E R S E R I E S 5 SPECIFICATION Output Power 1 kHz, THD ≤ 1%, in dual channel operation Peak Output Power 1 kHz, single sine wave in dual channel operation 1250 W @ 16 Ω Peak 2500 W @ 8 Ω Peak 4900 W @ 4 Ω Peak 5300 W @ 2 Ω Peak typical values, may be subjected to component tolerances Mono Bridge and Parallel Mono Operation Output Power 1 kHz, THD ≤ 1%, in mono bridge operation typical values @ 230 V / 50 Hz duration limited by fuse / thermal protection for RL<=16 Ω 1 kHz, single s
V O RT E X 5 SPECIFICATION S I LV E R S E R I E S Frequency Response @ 4 Ω load with 120 W ouptut power THD+N over frequency @ 4 Ω load with 120 W output power Damping Factor 8 Ω load, 1 kHz and below Input Impedance Input 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 Limiters Cooling LED Indica
V O RT E X 5 SPECIFICATION S I LV E R S E R I E S Latency Digital Inputs AC mains *: Approximative mains voltage ranges where the amplifier can be used. Amplifier output power performance will decrease with lower mains voltages than the rated 230 V / 120 V and slightly increase with higher mains voltages. Operating Temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Shipping Dimensions (W × H × D) Shipping Weight Zero-latency mode in analog input mode (with DSP off). Pure analog signal path. Approx.
V O RT E X 6 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS S I LV E R S E R I E S -40 + 0.5 -45 +0 -50 -0.5 d B r -55 -60 -1 d B -1.5 A -70 -75 -2 -80 -2.5 -3 -85 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10 k 20 k 50 k -90 -60 -50 -40 -30 Figure 6.1 Gain vs. frequency, 120 W output power, 4 Ω (channel 1, channel 2) (Measurement of a typical performance) -45 -50 -55 -60 -65 -70 -75 -80 -85 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 +0 +10 dBu Figure 6.2 THD @ 1 kHz, 4 Ω vs.
V O RT E X 6 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS S I LV E R S E R I E S -20 -25 +0 -30 -20 -35 -40 -45 d B -40 d B -50 -55 -60 -65 -60 -70 -75 -80 -80 -85 -100 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10 k -90 -60 20 k -50 -40 -30 Figure 6.5 THD vs. frequency, 120 W output power, 4 Ω (channel 1, channel 2) (Measurement of a typical performance) +0 +10 +0 -20 -30 -30 -40 -50 d B r -60 A -60 -40 -50 -70 -70 -80 -80 -90 -90 -100 +0 -10 -20 A -10 Figure 6.
V O RT E X 6 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS S I LV E R S E R I E S P.29 -20 T -25 5300 6000 4900 5100 -30 -35 5000 -40 -45 4000 -50 d B 4000 -55 -60 Watts -65 2500 3000 -70 2300 -75 2000 -80 1250 -85 -90 -60 -55 - 50 - 45 - 40 -35 -30 -25 -20 dBu -15 -10 -5 +0 +5 +10 Figure 6.9 SMPTE intermodulation distortion (60 Hz and 7 kHz) @ 4 Ω vs.
V O RT E X 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION S I LV E R S E R I E S 7.1 Summary of Warranty CAMCO guarantees the V8 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 together with a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase.
V O RT E X 8 SERVICE INFORMATION S I LV E R S E R I E S PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH THE AMPLIFIER DO NOT SEND SEPARATELY Owner’s Information Company Name: ���������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Contact: ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Address: �������������������������������������������������������������������������
V O RT E X 9 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION/10 DECOMISSIONING S I LV E R S E R I E S P.32 9 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 unqualified personnel. Cleaning and servicing work on the inside of the amplifier must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
V O RT E X S I LV E R S E R I E S COMPANY INFORMATION Mailing Address: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 57482 Wenden Germany P.33 Telephone: +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 0 Facsimile: +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 10 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com Email: postmaster@camcoaudio.
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