Vision Vision 1600 Vision 2400 Vision 3500 ORDERCODE D4151 ORDERCODE D4152 ORDERCODE D4153
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DAP Audio DAP Audio Vision 1600, 2400, 3500 Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................………………………………………….. 2 Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 2 Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Description..…..............................................................................……….………………………………… Features………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…. Overview Front side..…………………………………………………………………………………....
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system have to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Connecting amplifier outputs to oscilloscopes or other test equipment, while the amplifier is in bridged mode, may damage both the amplifier and test equipment. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output. In system setup, the amplifier's output power must be 50%-100% more than the loaded loudspeakers rated power.
Description of the device Features The Vision 1600, 2400 and 3500 are professional high-end amplifiers : Vision 1600 • 2x Channel in and Link out • 2x Speakon out • Built-in Clip Limiter • Switch-able entrance sensitivity: 0.77V, 1V and 1.4V • Bridge, parallel or stereo mode • 30 Hz Hi-pass filter, -3 dB, 18 dB/oct. • Ground-selector • Back to front airflow • Amplifier has softstart and separate standby power.
Overview 1 3 8 7 4 1 5 6 2 7 10 3 8 7 4 1 5 6 2 7 10 3 8 7 4 5 6 2 7 10 1. Air vents Don't obstruct or insert objects into air vents. 2. "POWER" Indicator This indicator lights when the power amplifier is switched on. 3. "CLIP" Indicator Any illumination of the clip indicates a state of over modulation (distortion at extremely high volumes). In this case, check the output signal of your mixer and turn down the input gain control.
6. LED "STAND BY” This indicator lights when you switch your power amplifier on and stays illuminated for a few seconds (during this time the power amplifier makes an auto-test). When the LED dims, it means the power Amplifier is ready to work. 7. "SIGNAL" Indicator The illumination of the LED only indicates a safe operation. 8. Handles Handles are used for easy transportation. 9. Power Switch Use this switch to switch your power amplifier on. 10.
VISION SERIES DESCRIPTION REAR PANEL: 11. Channel 1 XLR Input This XLR input is a balanced input. Connect this input to the left output of your mixer. 12. Channel 1 Link Socket This balanced socket is used to link another amplifier. 13. Input Sensitivity Selector This selector allows you, to choose the input sensitivity: 0.77V, 1.0V or 1.4V. 14. Operation Mode Selector This switch is used to choose the operating mode of the power amplifier: Stereo Mode: 2 inputs (channel 1 and 2) and 2 outputs are used.
Installation Remove all packing materials from the Vision. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage.
Parallel mode: In this mode, connect the input CH1 to your mixer's outputs. Put the selector on the parallel position. Outputs volume can be adjusted by means of the two potentiometers. Connect the 2 turn lock outputs to the 2 speakers. Bridge mode: In this mode, connect the input CH1 to your mixer's outputs. Put the selector on the bridge position. Output volume can be adjusted with channel 1 potentiometer. Connect the channel 1 turn lock output to the speaker.
CONNECTING FOR VISION 2400, 3500 : Stereo mode: In this mode, connect the 2 inputs CH1 and CH2 to your mixer's outputs. Put the selector on the stereo position. Output volume can be adjusted by means of the two potentiometers. Connect the 2 turn lock outputs to the 2 speakers.
Parallel mode: In this mode, connect the input CH1 to your mixer's outputs. Put the selector on the parallel position. Outputs volume can be adjusted by means of the two potentiometers. Connect the 2 turn lock outputs to the 2 speakers. Bridge mode: In this mode, connect the input CH1 to your mixer's outputs. Put the selector on the bridge position. Output volume can be adjusted with channel 1 potentiometer. Connect the bridge turn lock output to the speaker.
Maintenance The Vision requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Product Specifications MODE 8ohm Stereo Power 4ohm Stereo Power 8ohm Bridge Power Freq. Resp (+0/ 0.3,1W/8ohm) THD+N Slew Ratio DAMPING Factor S/N Ratio Input sensitivity Input imped.(bal/unbal.) Protection Voltage Crosstalk Gross Weight Dimensions (mm) VISION 1600 520W 780W 1560W 20Hz-20KHz, -3dB@100KHz <0.03% 30V/us 400 >95dB VISION 2400 VISION 3500 800W 1000W 1200W 1500W 2400W 3000W 20Hz-20KHz(+0/-0.5dB) <0.03% <0.03% 40V/us 44V/us 300 300 >95dB >95dB 0.775V, 1V, 1.
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