Owner's Manual

Parts list for DCM Series Power Amplifiers Carvin P/N
Binding Post, 2-way, Red/Black.................................................03-10450
Cover, Black 18GA Steel ............................................................10-82005
Chassis......................................................................................10-07509
Face panel..................................................................................10-07503
Face panel bezel.........................................................................10-07504
Trim Label..................................................................................77-07521
Fan, 24VDC 80mm.....................................................................70-02408
Fan Guard, 80x80mm ................................................................03-90080
Power cord (120V) ....................................................................05-01603
Power cord (230V) ....................................................................05-01903
Handle, 2-space rack .................................................................10-11120
Knob, Black, recessed................................................................07-09011
Power cord, 8’2”........................................................................05-01603
Stand-off, Al, 1.5” Hex, 6-32......................................................03-63315
Toroid insulator pad 3.8” OD .....................................................03-15004
DCM600 Specific parts:
Label Face..................................................................................77-07522
Rear label ..................................................................................77-07508
10 Amp Circuit breaker (120V)..................................................70-28110
6 Amp Circuit breaker (230V)....................................................70-28106
Toroid, 120V..............................................................................15-70160
Toroid, 230V..............................................................................15-70260
C1, Capacitor 10KµF 63V, Poly 20%.........................................42-10363
C2B, Capacitor 10KµF 63V, Poly 20%.......................................42-10363
R30, 1/4W Resistor 47K, .35” prep. 5% Carbon......................50-47045
DCM1000 Specific parts:
Label Face..................................................................................77-07523
Rear label...................................................................................77-07510
15 Amp Circuit breaker (120V)..................................................70-28115
10 Amp Circuit breaker (230V)..................................................70-28110
Toroid, 120V..............................................................................15-10166
Toroid, 230V..............................................................................15-10266
C1, Capacitor 10KµF 80V, Poly 20%.........................................42-10381
C2, Capacitor 10KµF 80V, Poly 20%.........................................42-10381
R21, 1/4W Resistor 36K, .35” prep. 5% Carbon......................50-36045
Parts list for PCB Card HT Series Power Amplifiers Carvin P/N
Ref. Des. Description Carvin P/N
A1 IC Op Amp NE5532 Linear Output 60-55320
A2 IC Op Amp MC4558 CP1 Dual HFREQ 60-45580
A3 IC Op Amp NE5532 Linear Output 60-55320
A4 IC Op Amp NE5532 Linear Output 60-55320
A5 IC Op Amp MC4558 CP1 Dual HFREQ 60-45580
A6 IC Op Amp MC4558 CP1 Dual HFREQ 60-45580
A7 IC Op Amp MC4558 CP1 Dual HFREQ 60-45580
A8 IC Op Amp NE5532 Linear Output 60-55320
BP1 Binding Post Red/Black Combo 03-10400
BP2 Binding Post Red/Black Combo 03-10400
BR1 Diode Bridge AC/DC PCB MTG 60-35041
C3 Capacitor 1000µF 35V Electrolytic 20% 47-10235
C4 Capacitor 1000µF 35V Electrolytic 20% 47-10235
C5 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C6 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C7 Capacitor 220µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-22151
C8 Capacitor 10µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-10051
C9 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C10 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C11 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C15 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C16 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C17 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C18 Capacitor 470µF 25V Electrolytic 20% 47-47125
C100 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C101 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C102 Capacitor 22µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-22051
C104 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C105 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
Ref. Des. Description Carvin P/N
C110 Capacitor 0.001µF 100V Poly 10% 46-10212
C111 Capacitor 22µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-22051
C115 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C116 Capacitor 56PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-56052
C117 Capacitor 120PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-12052
C118 Capacitor 10µF 63V Electrolytic 20% 47-10061
C119 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C120 Capacitor 0.001µF 100V Poly 10% 46-10212
C121 Capacitor 0.068µF 100V Poly 10% 46-68312
C200 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C201 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C202 Capacitor 22µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-22051
C204 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C205 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C210 Capacitor 0.001µF 100V Poly 10% 46-10212
C211 Capacitor 22µF 50V Electrolytic 20% 47-22051
C215 Capacitor 27PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-27052
C216 Capacitor 56PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-56052
C217 Capacitor 120PF 500V Ceramic 5% 45-12052
C218 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C219 Capacitor 0.047µF 100V Poly 10% 46-47312
C220 Capacitor 0.001µF 100V Poly 10% 46-10212
C221 Capacitor 0.068µF 100V Poly 10% 46-68312
D1 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D2 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D3 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D4 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D5 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D6 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D7 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D8 LED Red small #204HD 3mm T-1.0 60-75320
D9 LED Yellow small #204YD 3mm T-1.0 60-75340
D10 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D11 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D12 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D13 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D100 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D101 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D102 LED Green small #204GD 3mm T-1.0 60-75330
D103 LED Red small #204HD 3mm T-1.0 60-75320
D104 LED Red small #204HD 3mm T-1.0 60-75320
D106 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D107 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D108 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D109 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D200 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D201 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D202 LED Green small #204GD 3mm T-1.0 60-75330
D203 LED Red small #204HD 3mm T-1.0 60-75320
D204 LED Red small #204HD 3mm T-1.0 60-75320
D205 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D206 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D207 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D208 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
D209 Diode 1N4003 Rect Gen 1A 200V 60-40030
H1-A Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG 23-08604
H1-B Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG 23-08604
H2 Header 2 Pin Vert Panduit PCB MTG 23-10002
H2-A Header 4 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11004
H2-B Header 4 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11004
H3-A Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11010
H3-B Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11010
H4-A Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11010
H4-B Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG 23-11010
H5 Header 2 Pin Vert Panduit PCB MTG 23-10002
H6-A Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG 23-08604
H6-B Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG 23-08604
H7 Header 9 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG 23-08609
J100 XLR Jack Female Neutrik Vert PCB MTG 21-40000
J101 Phone Jack, 1/4” 7 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall 21-06457
J102 Phone Jack, 1/4” 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall 21-06453
J200 XLR Jack Female Neutrik Vert PCB MTG 21-40000
J201 Phone Jack, 1/4” 7 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall 21-06457
J202 Phone Jack, 1/4” 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall 21-06453
Ref. Des. Description Carvin P/N
K100 Relay 24V12A SPDT SIEMENS PCB MGT 70-05712
K200 Relay 24V12A SPDT SIEMENS PCB MGT 70-05712
L100 Inductor 3.3µH Air Core Spool 15-00165
L200 Inductor 3.3µH Air CoreSpool 15-00165
OP1 Opto Isolator VTL5C2 60-50253
OP2 Opto Isolator VTL5C2 60-50253
P100 Pot. B10Kx2 41Clk Brkt Rot Knurled 90° 71-10301
P101 Pot. Trimmer 5K Vert PCB MTG 71-25000
P200 Pot. B10Kx2 41Clk Brkt Rot Knurled 90° 71-10301
P201 Pot. Trimmer 5K Vert PCB MTG 71-25000
Q1 Transistor Darlington NPN MPSA14 60-00014
Q2 Transistor 2N5400 PNP AMP TO-92 60-54000
Q100 Transistor Darlington NPN MPSA14 60-00014
Q101 Transistor TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220 60-31000
Q102 Transistor MPSW42 HV 1.0W NPN T0-237 60-00042
Q103 Transistor CENW92 HV PNP 1.0W TO-92 60-00092
Q104 Transistor TIP32C 3A 100V PNP TO-220 60-32000
Q105 Transistor TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220 60-31000
Q106 Transistor TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220 60-31000
Q107 Transistor MJL21194 NPN 16A 250V 200W 60-21194
Q108 Transistor MJL21194 NPN 16A 250V 200W 60-21194
Q109 Transistor MJL21193 PNP 16A 250V 200W 60-21193
Q110 Transistor MJL21193 PNP 16A 250V 200W 60-21193
Q200 Transistor Darlington NPN MPSA14 60-00014
Q202 Transistor MPSW42 HV 1.0W NPN T0-237 60-00042
Q203 Transistor CENW92 HV PNP 1.0W TO-92 60-00092
Q204 Transistor TIP32C 3A 100V PNP TO-220 60-32000
Q205 Transistor TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220 60-31000
Q206 Transistor TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220 60-31000
Q207 Transistor MJL21194 NPN 16A 250V 200W 60-21194
Q208 Transistor MJL21194 NPN 16A 250V 200W 60-21194
Q209 Transistor MJL21193 PNP 16A 250V 200W 60-21193
Q210 Transistor MJL21193 PNP 16A 250V 200W 60-21193
R1 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R2 1/4W Resistor 3.3K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-33035
R3 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R4 1/4W Resistor 150Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-15025
R5 1/4W Resistor 39K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-39045
R6 1/4W Resistor 39K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-39045
R7 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R8 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R9 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R10 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R11 1/4W Resistor 20K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-20045
R12 1/4W Resistor 6.8K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-68035
R13 1/4W Resistor 2.2M .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22065
R14 1/4W Resistor 20K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-20045
R15 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R16 Not Used
R17 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R18 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R19 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R20 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R22 1/4W Resistor 5.6K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-56035
R23 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R24 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R25 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R26 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R28 1/4W Resistor 220Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22025
R31 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R100 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R101 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R102 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R103 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R104 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R105 1/4W Resistor 220Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22025
R106 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R107 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R108 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R109 Not Used
R110 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R111 1/4W Resistor 470Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47025
R112 1/4W Resistor 1.5K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-15035
R115 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
Ref. Des. Description Carvin P/N
R116 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R117 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R118 1/4W Resistor 47K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47045
R119 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R120 1/4W Resistor 100Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10025
R121 1/4W Resistor 100Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10025
R122 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R123 1/4W Resistor 680Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-68025
R124 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R125 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R126 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R127 1/4W Resistor 680Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-68025
R128 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R129 1/2W Resistor 4.7Ω 0.5 prep. 5% Carbon 52-47005
R130 1/4W Resistor 150Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-15025
R131 1/2W Resistor 4.7Ω 0.5 prep. 5% Carbon 52-47005
R132 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R133 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R134 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R135 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R136 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R137 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R138 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R139 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R140 1/4W Resistor 33K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-33045
R144 2W Resistor 10Ω 0.8 prep. 5% Metal 54-10015
R150 2W Resistor 10Ω 0.8 prep. 5% Metal 54-10015
R200 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R201 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R202 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R203 1/4W Resistor 22K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22045
R204 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R205 1/4W Resistor 220Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22025
R206 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R207 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R208 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R209 Not Used
R210 1/4W Resistor 470K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47055
R212 1/4W Resistor 470Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47025
R215 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R216 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R217 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R218 1/4W Resistor 47K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47045
R219 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R220 1/4W Resistor 100Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10025
R221 1/4W Resistor 100Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10025
R222 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R223 1/4W Resistor 680Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-68025
R224 1/4W Resistor 4.7K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-47035
R225 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R226 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R227 1/4W Resistor 680Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-68025
R228 1/4W Resistor 2.2K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-22035
R229 1/2W Resistor 4.7Ω 0.5 prep. 5% Carbon 52-47005
R230 1/4W Resistor 150Ω .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-15025
R231 1/2W Resistor 4.7Ω 0.5 prep. 5% Carbon 52-47005
R232 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R233 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R234 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R235 5W Resistor 0.22Ω Vert 5% Sand Bar 55-02205
R236 1/4W Resistor 1K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10035
R237 1/4W Resistor 10K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10045
R238 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R239 1/4W Resistor 100K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-10055
R240 1/4W Resistor 33K .35” prep. 5% Carbon 50-33045
R244 2W Resistor 10Ω 0.8 prep. 5% Metal 54-10015
R250 2W Resistor 10Ω 0.8 prep. 5% Metal 54-10015
S1 Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG 25-02201
S2 Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG 25-02201
S3 Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG 25-02201
S4 Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG 25-02201
VR1 Voltage Regulator 7815 +15V 2A 60-78150
VR2 Voltage Regulator 7915 -15V 2A 60-79150
VR3 Voltage Regulator 7915 -15V 2A 60-79150
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)
The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOW—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROWN—Live
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERTA DAMAGED
OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.
IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polar-
ization is not defeated.
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 or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CON-
TAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR DCM AMPS
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dan-
gerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA OPERATING MANUAL
Pristine sound, brute power and no-fault reliability make the DCM amps the power
amp of choice for pro audio. Massive Toroid power supplies with huge capaci-
tors deliver the bass that kick drums demand. Designed for continuous opera-
tion, overheating is not a problem especially down at minimum impedances where
other amps simply turn off.
Each DCM is hand built at our San Diego factory featuring all steel construction,
recessed controls and heavy-duty power components. The rock-solid, efficient
design with its superb testimonial-proven sound makes the USA built DCM an
amp you'll own for years.
PURE—TRANSPARENT SOUND
Carvin considers the sound of an amp equally important as to its reliability. To
insure pure, uncolored sound, we build one of the fastest power stages on the
market today. High slew rates of 50v/µs deliver superb transient response. High
frequencies are transparent and open—even at extreme levels. Linear feedback
circuits reduce distortion to near the theoretical zero limit preventing harshness
which would lead to ear fatigue. The DCM deliver transparent, unaltered sound—
especially important to the studio user. Drive any type of reactive loads, includ-
ing 70V transformer distribution systems.
ULTRA RUGGED FOR TOURING
Every chassis is made from heavy-duty 16 gauge steel that is plated before painted
to prevent rust. All internal cabling is neatly tied and harnessed. Every circuit
card is FR-4 MILITARY SPEC, double-sided, fire retardant glass epoxy. Plated
through-holes insure that the solder flows on the top, bottom and through each
hole of every component preventing components from shaking loose. Speakon™
connectors, heavy-duty power switches, recessed knobs, all give the DCM amps
a “tank-like” ruggedness.
TOROID POWER SUPPLY
Toroids deliver massive amounts of “on demand” current for continuous 2 ohm
operation. This gives the power supply a solid foundation, yielding more head-
room for large subwoofer applications. Not only do toroids deliver high current,
but they are known for reducing stray magnetic fields eliminating hum & noise.
This is especially important to the recording industry.
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
With the DCM Series, Carvin brings you totally modular construction. If you
ever need an I/O (input/output) connector card because a connector wore-out,
just unplug and re-install the replacement card. This applies to every aspect of
the DCM Series amps including the power supply, power cards, heat sinks and
fans. Everything is connected by heavy-duty AMP™ and MOLEX™ type connectors
for easy replacement—even the Toroid transformer is a plug-in.
DISTORTION-FREE LIMITERS
The purpose of a limiter is to hold down peaks so the amp won’t distort with
extra hot input signals (helps protect speakers). In addition, a well designed lim-
iter can increase your amp’s average output as much as 3 dB allowing levels to
be turned up without peak distortion. Part of Carvin’s design uses the more expen-
sive, distortion-free linear “opto isolators”. Unlike amps that use FET controlled
limiters, which inject small amounts of distortion, the DCM Series limiters keep
your sound pure and uncolored!
DCM POWER AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL DCM600 DCM1000 DCM1500
Bridged RMS Continuous
4Ω, (20-20k Hz, <1.0%) 600w 1000w 1500w
8Ω, (20-20k Hz, <1.0%) 450w 700w 1000w
Both Channels RMS Continuous
2Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%) 300/300w 500/500w 750/750w
4Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%) 250/250w 350/350w 500/500w
8Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%) 125/125w 225/225w 300/300w
THD (20-20k Hz 50% power) 0.03% 0.03% 0.03%
THD (20-20k Hz 90% power) 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Damping Factor: >500 >500 >500
Slew Rate: bridged mode >50v/µs >50v/µs >50v/µs
Sensitivity: (4Ω, Vms) 1.0 V 1.0 V 1.0 V
Signal to Noise Ratio: Above 100dB
Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20kHz
(±1.5 dB, 10 Hz & 40 kHz)
Input Impedance: >20K Ω, balanced
Protection Circuits: Short Circuit • No Load Protection • SpeakerGuard™ • Thermal Shut-Off • Mute On/Off
Control and Indicators:
Front: Power switch • Recessed detente attenuators • Signal LED • Clip LED • Protect LED • Power Indicator
Rear: Ground Lift (each channel) • Parallel Input Switch • Speaker Output Bridge Switch • Limiters
IN/OUT Switch • Input Connectors: Two each; Balanced XLR & 1/4” • Speaker Output Connectors:
Dual heavy duty binding posts, three Speakon™ & four 1/4”
Internal Fuse SLOW BLOW - DCM600: 15A, DCM1000: 20A, 240V/10A, DCM1500: 20A, 240V/10A
Dimensions: 3 1/2" High x 19" Wide x 10" Depth (2-space); 8.8 x 48.3 x 25.3cm
Net Weight: DCM600: 19 lbs. DCM1000: 23 lbs. (10.3Kgs), DCM1500: 26 lbs. (11.9Kgs)
76-01000C 011404
DCM600, DCM1000, DCM1500
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If
any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your unit,
always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible pro-
tection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage
caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.
Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card for your records. Keep your
portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us.
USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at: www.carvinworld.com/registration
DCM600, DCM1000, DCM1500 POWER AMPS
FRONT PANELS & CONNECTING UP
The DCM Series feature front panel signal, peak and protect LEDs which let you
monitor the status of the amp. Both channels use detente level controls allow-
ing you to see your settings at a glance. Balanced TRS & XLR input connectors
are used to eliminate hum & noise. Speaker outputs feature heavy-duty binding
posts, Speakon™ connectors and 1/4” jacks.
The rear professional accessory group offers a GROUND switch to remove the
chassis ground from the XLR input. A PARALLEL input switch connects the inputs
together eliminating Y cables for patching multiple amp systems. The accessory
group also features a BRIDGE MODE switch to deliver twice the power into a “mono”
load or full power into a 70V distribution system, and a LIMITER ON/OFF switch
gives the choice of using the internal limiter circuitry.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 3 YEARS unless otherwise stated. Carvin
will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under war-
ranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR
PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS
REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers
or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed,
for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care,
incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for
Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SERVICE:
In the USA, please call 800-235-2235 for a RMA # (return authorization number). Write
this number on the box and enclose a description of the problem. Prepay to Carvin 12340
World Trade Drive, SD, CA 92128.
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www
.carvinworld.com for your near-
est service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date
of purchase.
MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your
unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust
and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environ-
ments (salt air). When used in such an environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately
protected by rack, covers, etc..