Technical information

Macro-Tech 3600VZ Power Amplifier
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Reference Manual
CONTENTS
1 Welcome ............................................................................ 7
1.1 Unpacking ................................................................... 7
1.2 Features ....................................................................... 8
2 Facilities ............................................................................ 9
3 Installation ....................................................................... 11
3.1 Mounting ................................................................... 11
3.2 Cooling ...................................................................... 11
3.3 Wiring ........................................................................ 12
3.3.1 Stereo (Two-Channel) Operation ...................... 12
3.3.2 Bridge-Mono Operation ................................... 13
3.3.3 Parallel-Mono Operation .................................. 14
3.3.4 Input Connection ............................................. 15
3.3.5 Output Connection .......................................... 17
3.3.6 Additional Load Protection ............................... 19
3.3.7 AC Power Requirements .................................. 19
4 Operation ......................................................................... 20
4.1 Precautions ................................................................ 20
4.2 Indicators ................................................................... 20
4.3 Protection Circuits ...................................................... 21
4.3.1 Output Device Emulation Protection
(ODEP) .... 21
4.3.2 Standby Mode ................................................. 22
4.3.3 Transformer Thermal Protection ....................... 22
4.3.4 Circuit Breaker................................................. 22
4.4 Controls ..................................................................... 23
4.5 Filter Cleaning ............................................................ 24
5 Technical Information ...................................................... 25
5.1 Overview ................................................................... 25
5.2 VZ Power ................................................................... 25
5.2.1 Background .................................................... 25
5.2.2 The VZ Supply ................................................. 26
5.3 Circuit Theory ............................................................ 26
5.3.1 Stereo Operation ............................................. 26
5.3.2 Bridge-Mono Operation ................................... 28
5.3.3 Parallel-Mono Operation .................................. 28
6 Specifications .................................................................. 29
7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation ....................... 36
8 Accessories ..................................................................... 37
8.1 PIP Modules .............................................................. 37
8.2 Level Control Security Kit ........................................... 39
9 Service ............................................................................. 40
9.1 Worldwide Service ..................................................... 40
9.2 North American Service ............................................. 40
9.2.1 Service at a North American Service Center .... 40
9.2.2 Factory Service ............................................... 40