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S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 3 CONTENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................ 4 THANKS............................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the manufacturer: MC2 Audio, Units 6-8 Kingsgate Heathpark Industrial Estate Honiton, Devon England EX14 1YG acknowledge our responsibility that the following products: Kind of equipment: Commodity Code: Type Designation: Audio amplifier 8518408990 T500, T1000, T1500, T2000, T3500, T4-250 Ti500, Ti1000, Ti1500, Ti2000, Ti3500, Ti4-250 E15, E25, E45, E90, E100, E475 S800, S1400 and all OEM variants of these models are manufa
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 5 THANKS Thank you for choosing an S Series amplifier for your application. Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit and become familiar with its operating requirements. All MC2 products are carefully designed and engineered for cutting-edge performance and world-class reliability. If you would like further information about this or any other MC2 product, please contact us.
Page 6 S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence if uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR Le symbole représentant un éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral a pour but d’alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’une “tension dangeruese” non isolée à l’intérieur du boitier, pouvant être d’une force suffisante pour constituer un risqué d’électrocution.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 8 Installing Your Amplifier: Electrical Considerations The amplifier has been manufactured to comply with your local power supply requirements, but before connecting the unit to the supply, ensure that the voltage (printed on the rear panel) is correct. The amplifier is fitted with either a 100/120V or 220/240V tapped transformer according to customer requirements. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 9 Installing Your Amplifier: Mechanical Considerations To ensure that this equipment performs to specification, it should be mounted in a suitable rack or enclosure as described below. Like all high power amplifiers, it should be kept away from other equipment which is sensitive to magnetic fields. Also, this amplifier may suffer a substantial reduction in performance if it is subjected to, or mounted close to equipment which radiates high RF fields.
Page 10 S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Connecting To Your Amplifier: Inputs and Link Outs XLR MALE Inputs and Links - The input and link outputs are made via 3-pin XLR connectors, which are electronically balanced and should be connected via a high grade twin core screened cable, as follows: PIN1: Screen (see note) PIN2: Hot (signal +) PIN3: Cold (signal -) The amplifier is designed to operate with fully balanced equipment and ground loops or loss of performance may be experienced if conne
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 11 Connecting To Your Amplifier: Speaker Outputs SPEAKON NL2 & NL4 The speaker outputs are via Neutrik Speakon connectors. 2 pole (NL2FC) or 4 pole (NL4FC) connectors can be used. Pin 1+: Hot Pin 1-: Cold Additionally Channel A Speakon connector carries Channel B output on Pins +2 & -2 to allow easy bi-amping or bridged operation using a single NL4 connector. Pin 2+: Hot Ch. B Pin 2-: Cold Ch. B There must be no shared connections between channels.
Page 12 S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Operating Your Amplifier: Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1: Limit LEDs: The amplifiers incorporate signal limiters, which are preset to prevent clipping with high levels of drive. The amber LEDs on the front panel illuminate to indicate operation of the limiters. 2: Signal LEDs: These are active from a minimum output level of approximately 10 Watts and are an indication only of signal presence.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 13 Operating Your Amplifier: Notes and Switching On Read all documentation before operating your equipment and retain all documentation for future reference. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit and do not operate the unit while standing in liquid. Do not block fan intake or rear ventilation outlets or operate the unit in an environment that could impede the free flow of air around the unit.
Page 14 S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Operating Your Amplifier: Rear Panel Sockets and Switches 1 3 2 MC 2 4 Channel B Channel A In nk nk Bridged Mono In t pu Li t pu Li Made in England Input / Link Pin1 GND Pin2 +VE Pin3 -VE Stereo To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Serial No. Channel B O/P Class 2 Wiring on Outputs All vents on the front and rear of the unit must not be obstructed.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 15 Looking After Your Amplifier: Maintenance Before any routine maintenance, please ensure that your amplifier is disconnected from the mains supply! The filter behind the air intake apertures on the front of your amplifier should be cleaned or replaced periodically, e.g. 12-24 months. (Filters in amplifiers located in more 'dirty' atmospheres may require more frequent maintenance). The filter should be 'dry' cleaned, using a vacuum cleaner preferably.
Page 16 S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Performance Of Your Amplifier: Specifications Main Specifications Parameter (Units) S1400 S800 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 2 Ohms 775 1500 1800 475 950 1550 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 3000 3600 1900 3100 0.008 0.03 32 / 36 8.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 1.2 20 — 20000 3.2 6.4 0.007 0.03 32 / 36 5.5 / 1.5 1.4 / 0.9 20 — 20000 2.1 4.2 88 x 482 x 428 230 x 580 x 560 250 x 610 x 600 88 x 482 x 428 230 x 580 x 560 250 x 610 x 600 23.25 25 20.5 22.
S Series – S1400/800 Operating Instructions Page 17 Performance Of Your Amplifier: Specifications Power Consumption and Thermal Emissions — S1400 Mains (V) Load (R) 240 240 240 120 120 120 8 4 2 8 4 2 Current Draw (A) Thermal Emissions (W) No Sig’l Light Average Heavy No Sig’l Light Average Heavy 0.6 1.1 1.9 4.0 144 173 223 343 0.6 1.5 3.2 7.3 144 200 296 543 0.6 1.8 3.7 8.4 144 214 327 605 1.2 2.2 3.8 7.9 144 173 223 343 1.2 3.1 6.4 14.
