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Anthem, Sonic Frontiers, and Paradigm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc.

Copyright Paradigm Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole

or in part without our express written permission. We reserve the right to change specifications and/or features without

notice as design improvements are incorporated.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

– Never push objects of any kind through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and
ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the product.

17. Servicing

– Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service

– Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under

the following conditions:

• When power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts

– When replacement parts are required, be sure the technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check

– Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. Heat

– The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe)
In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective
August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal,
require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of
Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with its distributors in European Union member
nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.

Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping
material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

Summary of Contents for MCA 20

Page 1: ...MCA SERIES OPERATING MANUAL w w w a n t h e m A V c o m ...

Page 2: ...ore cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning 6 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 7 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious i...

Page 3: ...eceptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to the proper grounding o...

Page 4: ...fied technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part U...

Page 5: ... Do not connect power if there are any signs of damage to any part of the exterior The Front Panel power buttons and the Rear Panel switch do not disconnect the product from the AC line Ensure that the power cord remains readily accessible at all times To connect power only use the supplied double insulated power cord Allow adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheati...

Page 6: ...the way the amplifier is turned on and off To use Trigger On connect a standard 3 5mm 125 mono mini plug cable between the amplifier and the preamplifier or control component Once all other connections are made connect the power cord to the amplifier and then the wall outlet Some clicks should be heard from relays inside the amplifier a few seconds after power is turned on Manual On When in this p...

Page 7: ...E OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING VA M C A 20 WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING VA M C A 30 2 4 REAR PANEL LAYOUT 1 Fuses one in MCA 20 30 two in MCA 50 2 Single Ended RCA Inputs 3 Trigger Input and Output 4 Balanced XLR Inputs 5 On Mode Trigger Manual Auto 6 Speaker Binding Posts 7 Power Cord Socket 8 Chassis Ground MCA 20 MCA 30 MCA ...

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Page 9: ...kΩ XLR Damping Factor 130 at 1 kHz ref 8 Ω S N Ratio ref 225 W IEC A filter 120 dB Crosstalk 65 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz Voltage Gain 29 dB POWER REQUIREMENT Power Consumption at maximum power output 8 Ω load MCA 20 800 W MCA 30 1100 W MCA 50 1800 W Low voltage version In countries where the line voltage is 120V this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108V and 13...

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Page 11: ...determine the cause of the problem and arrange for the appropriate action Alternatively follow the procedure below for factory service A Return Authorization RA number must be obtained from Anthem Technical Support before a product can be shipped to Anthem for any reason Product shipped to Anthem without its RA Number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping carton will be refused and return...

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