thomann Quadro 500 DSP, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 20 05 2021 ID 438086 V3 ...

Page 3: ...entions 6 1 3 Symbols and signal words 6 2 Safety instructions 9 3 Features 12 4 Installation 13 5 Connections and controls 15 6 Operating 19 7 Technical specifications 23 8 Plug and connection assignment 27 9 Cleaning 30 10 Protecting the environment 31 Table of contents Quadro 500 DSP 3 ...

Page 4: ...it is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information po...

Page 5: ...d search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information Quadr...

Page 6: ...ts and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Letterings Displays General information power amplifier 6 ...

Page 7: ...his combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage General information Quadro 500 DSP 7 ...

Page 8: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information power amplifier 8 ...

Page 9: ...nt physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety Safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure tha...

Page 10: ...d result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician CAUTION Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment Over an extended period of time even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hea...

Page 11: ...device generates strong magnetic fields that can interfere with the function of poorly shielded devices The strongest magnetic fields are directly above and below the power amplifier Therefore never place sensitive devices such as pre amplifiers radio trans mission systems or tape decks directly above or below the power amplifier When installing the power amplifier into a rack you should place it ...

Page 12: ... n Connections for four signal inputs designed as XLR sockets n Four lockable output sockets Speaker Twist n Extensive adjustment options allow individual adaptation to different rooms and signal sources n USB port for connection to a PC n 19 rack mountable 1 RU Features power amplifier 12 ...

Page 13: ... or a carpet Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the product against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Create all connections while the device is off Use the shortest possible...

Page 14: ...The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19 inch rack it occupies one rack unit Rack mounting Installation power amplifier 14 ...

Page 15: ...5 Connections and controls ö 1 POWER Main switch Turns the device on and off 2 Display Front panel Connections and controls Quadro 500 DSP 15 ...

Page 16: ...ct a computer Download the driver Prolific from the product website under www thomann de to your computer install it and open the software Select the device under DEVICES After 5 seconds the device is displayed in the right area Click on CONNECT The status LED lights green Connections and controls power amplifier 16 ...

Page 17: ...s designed as XLR sockets 7 OUTPUT CH A OUTPUT CH D Speaker outputs designed as lockable panel sockets Speaker Twist Normal mode CH A B C D speaker 1 1 Bridge 12 Bridge 34 or Bridge 12 34 CH A 1 and CH A 2 Rear panel Connections and controls Quadro 500 DSP 17 ...

Page 18: ...8 Breaker Resettable fuse 9 IEC chassis plug for the power supply Connections and controls power amplifier 18 ...

Page 19: ...t chan nels To adjust the volume of the inputs proceed as follows 1 Select with the control Functions Control one of the channels CH1 CH4 and press the control 2 Adjust the level in a range of 70 dB 10 dB or mute the input MUTE 3 Press the control Level meter and setting Operating Quadro 500 DSP 19 ...

Page 20: ... setting The table below shows on overview of the available menus 3 In each submenu select EXIT to close the submenu 4 In the main menu select EXIT to close the main menu Menu item Meaning ROUTING Opens the settings for assigning input channels to outputs MUTE Opens the settings for muting input channels DELAY Opens the settings for the channel wise adjustable delay time INVERT Opens the settings ...

Page 21: ...completely For each channel the option HP can be used to turn on a high pass filter whose filter type and cut off frequency can be adjusted Using the Bypass option BPSS the high pass filter for the respective input can also be switched off completely The option ALLBYPASS makes it possible to completely switch off the entire tone control for the respective input channel COMP Opens the settings for ...

Page 22: ...adopt the settings Gains EQs Dynamics of the channels B C and D Routing stays freely selectable PIN PIN selection and key lock activation TEMP Setting the temperature used for the conversion of delay time into distance NAME Naming the device with a string When the main menu is closed this string is shown in the dis play FIRMWARE Display of the firmware version used in the device Operating power am...

Page 23: ...ocket Speaker Twist Input impedance 20 kΩ balanced 10 kΩ unbalanced Output power 8 Ω 4 250 W 4 Ω 4 500 W Max output power bridged 1000 W Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB Signal to noise ratio 95 dB A weighted Total harmonic distortion THD 0 15 Damping factor 1 kHz 8 Ω 180 Technical specifications Quadro 500 DSP 23 ...

Page 24: ... below rated power 50 dB Latency 0 66 ms Power consumption 1100 W Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions W H D 483 mm 460 mm 44 mm Weight 8 0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Technical specifications power amplifier 24 ...

Page 25: ...Block diagram Technical specifications Quadro 500 DSP 25 ...

Page 26: ...Power 4Ω channel 500 W Channels 4 19 installation height 1 RU 2 Ω stable No DSP crossover Yes Convection cooling No Further information Technical specifications power amplifier 26 ...

Page 27: ...tors one core plus shielding are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans mitted through the core Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference especially at low levels such as microphone signals and when using long cables In a professional environment therefore the balanced transmission is prefe...

Page 28: ...ed signals the interfering signal is completely neutralized The result is a pure signal without any noise inter ference 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal in phase 3 Signal out of phase 4 Shielding on plug housing option XLR plug balanced Plug and connection assignment power amplifier 28 ...

Page 29: ...1 Signal 1 positive 1 Signal 1 negative 2 Signal 2 positive 2 Signal 2 negative Speaker Twist connector ö Plug and connection assignment Quadro 500 DSP 29 ...

Page 30: ...h as dust etc on a reg ular basis Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect mains operated devices from the mains Only use pH neutral solvent free and non abrasive cleaning agents Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint free cloth Fan grids Cleaning power amplifier 30 ...

Page 31: ...he notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your c...

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