QSC PowerLight 6.0 II, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 TD 000108 00 rev A TD 000108 00 PowerLight Series PowerLight 6 0 II User Manual TM ...

Page 2: ...y purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked...

Page 3: ...12 DataPort 14 Power Supply Remote Control 16 Outputs Binding Posts 17 Outputs Speakons 18 USE Power Switch 19 Power Standby and Protect LED indicators 19 Gain Controls 20 Signal 20 dB 10 dB and Clip LED indicators 20 Clip Limiters 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 24 APPENDIX DataPort Pinout 25 QSC PowerWave Technology Overview 26 WARRANTY INFORMATION 27 HOW TO CONTACT QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS 27 TA...

Page 4: ...nt highs for a more musical sound The PowerLight 6 0 II utilizes an enhanced second generation power supply design This new design reduces both EMI electromagnetic interference and the overall weight of the unit enabling far greater placement options when positioning equipment In the unlikely event your unit ever requires service the new power supply design offers several additional benefits inclu...

Page 5: ...Cooling air inlet vents 2 Domestic North America fixed AC power cord entry 2A Export IEC style detachable power cord entry 3 Mode switch Bridge Stereo Parallel 4 Input connectors combo XLR TRS and terminal blocks 5 QSC DataPort Connector interfaces with QSC accessories 6 Remote power supply control 7 Output connectors 8 Operating voltage and serial number tag location side of unit ...

Page 6: ...ng rear rack ear mounting kit terminal block connectors for inputs and remote power supply control four adhesive feet Unpacking and Inspection UNPACKING Supporting the Front of the Amplifier Rack mounting of the amplifier is optional The PL6 0 II is designed to fit a normal 19 inch width equipment rack Secure the front rack ears using four machine screws with washers as shown below Verify operatin...

Page 7: ...ion includes helpful dimensions for determining rear support locations Method 2 The amplifier is first installed from the front of the rack and secured to the front rack rails Temporarily secure the rear ears to the rear rack rails and select the appropriate mounting position for the pin Remove the rear ears and install the locator pins securely Use of thread locking is recommended for high vibrat...

Page 8: ...he amplifier relies on free air flow in and out of its vents Keep the vents free of obstructions and dust buildup Periodic inspection of the vents for dust buildup is recommended If required use a small bristle brush gently around the vent openings while the amplifier is running Do this outside to avoid blowing dust onto other equip ment Be certain not to obstruct or block the cooling air vents in...

Page 9: ...fier The PL6 0 II is a very high power amplifier and as such can demand high current from the AC service All connections must be properly rated for reliable operation Use of extension cords is discouraged If extension cords must be used use only heavy duty 10 gauge extension cords that are as short as possible AC Power Connection 120 Volt Models NEMA L5 30 Receptacle Connect the 30 Amp twist lock ...

Page 10: ...e switch The switch is recessed to prevent accidental changes Change switch positions by sliding the switch up or down Operate the switch with a small flat tip screwdriver or similar tool Do not use a pencil or other item that could break off and fall into the chassis In Stereo Mode each input signal is sent to its respective channel Each channel has independent gain control clip limiting and outp...

Page 11: ... speaker channels In Bridge Mode both output chan nels are combined into one higher power channel The result is one output with about 4 times the peak power and about 3 times the sus tained power of a single channel Use only CH1 s input Output connec tions for Bridge Mode are the two red binding posts Connection polarity is clearly marked CH1 red binding post positive CH2 red binding post negative...

Page 12: ...able and connectors for best results If the Mode Switch is set to PARALLEL all input connectors CH1 and CH2 are connected in parallel An input signal applied to any of the four input connectors will drive the amplifier Any of the unused inputs may be used to daisy chain the input signal to other equipment Make sure only one input signal is applied to the amplifier The inputs are electronically bal...

Page 13: ...IONS Inputs XLR TRS 1 4 inch and Terminal block Pinouts TRS 1 4 inch Terminal block Connectors phone plug tip sleeve shield jumper from to shield shield Balanced Unbalanced pin 2 pins 1 and 3 Jumper pin 2 pin 1 pin 3 ...

Page 14: ... 15 plug with the DataPort receptacle insert fully and finger tighten the retaining screws Do not use tools to tighten the retaining screws If using the DataPort only for control and monitor ing of amplifier functions and NOT audio input then the audio input may be connected to the normal combo or terminal block connectors If audio inputs are active on both the DataPort and normal connections they...

Page 15: ...ith remote network applications QSControl be sure to leave the amplifier s AC power switch in the ON position Place amplifier in STANDBY mode using the ampli fier network control software If the AC power switch is OFF the amplifier will be unable to respond to any commands Typical DataPort Application Refer to QSControl and DataPort Accessory documentation for connection details Required interface...

Page 16: ...tely controlling its Power Status 1 the Power Supply Control connection 2 the DataPort connection using QSControl Two status modes are possible STANDBY and ENABLE Using the Power Supply Control connec tion all that is required is a switch and some two conductor cable Below is a hookup diagram outlining the required connections If using the DataPort connection refer to QSControl s help file for mor...

Page 17: ...s for the PL6 0 II Stereo and Parallel operating modes use two separate output channel connections Bridge mode uses only one output channel connection Refer to the chart below for connection diagrams Mode Switch position is shown for reference Speakon pinout is provided on the following page Do not use less than 4 ohm loads in Bridge mode Note polarity of connections for Bridge mode Speakon connec...

Page 18: ...amplifier exceeds Speakon capability at 2 ohms The Speakons are wired Pin 1 positive Pin 1 negative Below is a diagram for reference Speakons are wired for Stereo and Parallel operating modes Do not use the Speakons if operating in Bridge mode use the Binding Posts Each Speakon is wired only to its own respective channel no biamp output on CH1 like lower power amplifiers Do not use 2 ohm loads con...

Page 19: ... It may take a few moments for the Power LEDs to extinguish This is normal AC Power Switch To the right of the Power switch are six LEDs indicating the Power Status of the amplifier The left column of LEDs is for channel 1 and the right column for channel 2 POWER green LED indicating the amplifier is turned on and con nected to a properly functioning AC source STANDBY yellow LED illuminates when t...

Page 20: ...de Signal Level LED Indicators Between the Gain controls are eight LEDs indicating input signal level to the amplifier The left column indicates channel 1 s input levels The right column indicates channel 2 s input levels Each channel s LEDs operate independently SIGNAL Illuminates when the input signal strength is sufficient to drive the output above 40 dB relative to full output 20 dB Illuminate...

Page 21: ...tly When the push button switch is in the down or in position the clip limiter is on When the push button switch is in the up or out position the clip limiter is off Clip Limiting Tips Clip limiting reduces extreme overdrive peaks allowing a higher average signal level without audible distortion Increasing the gain with the Clip Limiter engaged until clipping is again audible can double the averag...

Page 22: ...supplied with the amplifier All supply circuits and AC power receptacles should be rated for voltage and current printed on the serial number plate Unreliable and potentially dangerous conditions could result from using this product with improperly rated AC supply circuits Always consult a licensed professional electrician for verification of proper AC power distribution in high power systems In e...

Page 23: ...s Make sure the DataPort cable between the amp and the DSP module has pin 9 removed from either end See DSP module documentation for details I am using the amp for a subwoofer application and it sounds rubbery what s up Verify that the Clip Limiters are OFF See page 21 The Clip Limiter is set to respond as quickly as possible after clipping is detected On low frequency material this may be perceiv...

Page 24: ...0 watts at 2 ohm Frequency response at 10 dB below rated power 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 15 dB 2 Hz to 50 kHz 3 0 dB Damping Factor 2000 at 1 kHz and below Noise unweighted 107 dB below rated output from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Voltage Gain 40x 32 dB Input Sensitivity 2 4 Vrms 9 4 dBu for rated power into 8 ohms 2 3 Vrms 9 5 dBu for rated power into 4 ohms Input Impedance 20 k ohm balanced 10 k ohm unbalanced Con...

Page 25: ...60 lbs shipping Power Requirements 120 Volts AC 50 to 60 Hertz 30 Amp NEMA L5 30 receptacle OR 240 Volts AC 50 to 60 Hertz 15 Amp service Current Consumption in amperes rms Current Consumption Notes Typical 1 8 power pink noise represents typical program with occasional clipping Full 1 3 power pink noise represents severe program with heavy clipping Maximum continuous sine wave at 1 clipping Note ...

Page 26: ...r impedance and greater efficiency because its copper windings are short and thick In essence it provides a bigger pipe to get electrical energy to the amp s output circuitry The result A stiffer power supply that delivers chest pounding bass Cleaner Sound The PowerWave supply in the PL6 0 II charges the rails 180 000 times per second a vast improvement over 100 120 times per second in conventiona...

Page 27: ...anty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period USA only other countries see your dealer or distributor Mailing address Adresse postale Postanschrift Dirección postal QSC Audio Products Inc 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa CA 92626 1468 USA Telephone Numbers Numéros de téléphone Telefonnummern Números de teléfono Main Number Numéro principal Hauptnummer Número principal 714 7...

Page 28: ...28 QSC Audio Products Inc 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa California 92626 USA QSC and the QSC logo are registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office 2002 QSC Audio Products Inc ...