User Manual
Rear Panel
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AC Socket
connect AC cord here.
ATTENTION:  Ensure you use an intact AC
cord with an insulated plug only! 
Before  you  power  the amp  up, ensure  the
voltage value printed above the AC socket
corresponds to the available current!
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AC Fuse Box
contains  mains  fuse  (rear  chamber)  and
spare fuse (front chamber). 
NOTE:  Ensure  replacement  fuses  bear
identical ratings (refer to the table)!
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FOOTSWITCH: 
VOLUME A/B; PRESENCE A/B 
1/4"  stereo  jack  for  connecting  a  dual 
footswitch  (e.g.  ENGL  Z-4)  or  a 
MIDI-switching  system  (e.g.  ENGL  Z-11).
The  following  functions  can  be  executed:
1. VOLUME A/B (mono terminal).
2. PRESENCE A/B (stereo terminal).
INPUT RIGHT
Signal  input  right  stereo  channel.  Connect 
this input to a preamp´s or a FX processor’s 
right  output/send  jack  via  a  shielded  cable 
with 1/4" plugs.
The Input sensitivity can be adjusted via the 
Gain pushbutton at the frontpanel.
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INPUT LEFT
Signal input left stereo channel. Connect this 
input to a preamp´s or a FX processor’s left 
output/send  jack  via  a  shielded  cable  with 
1/4" plugs.
The Input sensitivity can be adjusted via the 
Gain pushbutton at the frontpanel.
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T I P 4
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GROUND LIFT SWITCH
GROUND-position:  direct  connection 
between  amp´s  ground  and  outlet  ground.
GROUND  FLOATED-position:  no  direct 
connection  between  amp´s  ground  and 
outlet  ground  =>  use  this  feature,  to  avoid 
ground  loops  in  combination  with  other 
grounded 19" units.
PLEASE NOTE: If operating the Poweramp 
with a preamp or FX device, that does not 
have  a  direct  connetion  between  internal 
ground  and  outlet  ground,  ensure  this 
switch  is  set  to  the  position  "Ground". 
Otherwise you may encounter a hum noise.
SPEAKER OUTPUT 8 OHMS LEFT
8Z left channel speaker output jack; connect 
8Z speaker cabinet here.
IMPORTANT:    If  you  choose  to  use  just 
one power amp channel, ensure you switch 
the  other  channel's  STANDBY  switch  off. 
Never  operate  an  active  stereo  channel 
without  a  connected  speaker,  you  may 
destroy the power amp!
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Fan Shaft 
ultra-quiet  fan  ensures  your  poweramp
remains  cool;  hot  air  escapes  via  this  shaft.
ATTENTION: Install the amp in a 19" rack
in  such  a  manner  as  to  ensure  air 
circulation is not impeded. Do not block or 
cover the  fan  shaft,  the side and the front 
coolant vents.
T I P 3
16 OHM 16 OHM
SERIAL NUMBER:
WIRED FOR:
GROUND LIFT
SWITCH
GROUND
FLOATED
GROUND
DO NOT OPEN !
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK !
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE !
CAUTION !
!
8 OHM8 OHM
RIGHT LEFT
S
PEAKER 
O
UTPUT
F
OOTSWITCH
I
NPUT
R
IGHT
L
EFT
VOLUME
A / B
S
TEREO
T
UBE
 P
OWERAMP
T
YPE
 E840/50
Designed by: Horst Langer
Optically refined by: CLARK / Meinerz
MADE IN GERMANY
REPLACE FUSE 
ONLY WITH SAME
TYPE AND RATING !
FUSED
VOLTAGE
100-120 V
220-240 V
 3,15 AM
1,6 AM
PRESENCE
A / B
230 VOLT
099840
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SPEAKER  OUTPUT  16  OHMS  RIGHT
16Z  right  channel  speaker  output  jack;
connect 16Z speaker cabinet here.
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SPEAKER  OUTPUT  8  OHMS  RIGHT
8Z  right  channel  speaker  output  jack; 
connect 8Z speaker cabinet here.
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SPEAKER  OUTPUT  16  OHMS  LEFT
16Z  left  channel  speaker  output  jack; 
connect 16Z speaker cabinet here
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