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Important Precautions

•   To reduce the risk of electrical shock or f ire, do not expose this unit 
   rain or moisture
•   Do not spill water or other liquids  into or on to your unit
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been  
   frayed or broken
•   Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the 
   electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical 
   shock and f re in case of an internal short
•   Disconnect main power before making any type of connection
•    Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user 
   serviceable parts inside
•   Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper 

  

   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged
•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
   doors voids all warranties
•    During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power
•   Always mount this unit in a safe and stable manner

  

•    Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked 
   on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.
•    Cleaning -The outside of the unit should be wipe down with a soft 
   cloth and mild cleaner when needed.
•   Heat -The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources 
   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances 
   (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•    The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

   

    A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

    
    B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
    D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a 
       marked change in performance.

Introduction

Installation: 

This amplifier is designed to mount into a standard 19” 

rack. The front panel provides four holes used to screw the unit into 
a  rack.  The  unit  also  provides  a  way  to  rear  mount  the  unit  into  a 
rack for added security. Rear mounting the unit is especially recom-
mended if the unit is to mounted into a mobile rack.  

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Introduction:

 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an 

UNiKA’s A  series  amplifier. This  amplifier  is  a  representation  of
UNiKA’s continuing commitment to produce the 

amplifiers 

are  designed  to  provide  a  big  impact  in  sound  reproduction.
Please  read  and  understand  this  manual  completely  before 
attempting to operate your new amplifier. This booklet contains
important information concerning the proper and safe operation
of your new amplifier

.

best and highest

quality  audio  products  at  an  affordable  price.  These

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Every  A series amplifier  has been thoroughly tested

and  has  been  shipped  in  perfect  operating  condition.  Carefully 
check  the  shipping  carton  for  damage  that  may  have  occurred 
during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully
inspect  your  unit  for  any  damage  and  be  sure  all  accessories 
necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In the event
damage  has  been  found  or  parts  are  missing,  please  contact 
your dealer for further instructions.

acking: 

Summary of Contents for A-500

Page 1: ...PROTECT POWER PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER LIMITER ON 0 10 POWER ON OFF LIMITER ON 0 10 SIGNAL 20dB 10dB CLIP PROTECT POWER PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER LIMITER ON 0 10 POWER ON OFF 0 10 SIGNAL 20dB...

Page 2: ...le guide ATTENTION ATTENTION AVERTISSEMENT Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso que no tiene aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto que puede...

Page 3: ...00 7 A 1300 8 Inputs 9 Outputs 9 Operating Modes 13 Protection Circuitry Limiter 13 Short Circuit Protection 13 Thermal Protection 14 Low Cut Filter 14 Specifications 15 FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND RE...

Page 4: ...qualified service personnel when The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged A The power supply cor d or the plug has been d...

Page 5: ...Channel 2 Clip Indicator This red LED will begin to flash when channel two begins to overload clip At this point channel one will be gin to distort Under heavy clipping activity lower the channel one...

Page 6: ...hannel one speakers to channel one output 6 Circuit Breaker This breaker is designed to protect the amplifier and your speak ers in the event of an AC overload In the event of an electrical overload t...

Page 7: ...etails on input configuration 5 Mono Bridge Stereo Selectable Switch This switch changes the amplifier operating mode from either stereo or mono bridge Amplifiers are shipped in stereo mode 6 Fuse Hol...

Page 8: ...operating mode from either stereo or mono bridge Amplifiers are shipped in stereo mode 9 Fuse Holder This holder houses the external fuse Always replace with the exact same type fuse 10 Channel 2 XLR...

Page 9: ...of it popping out Set Up INPUTS The A series amplifiers allows you to use two types of input connectors per a channel a XLR jack for balanced con nections and a 1 4 female jack that will accept balan...

Page 10: ...ck caps on the binding post are tighten down completely Insert the banana jacks into the caps of the binding post be sure that the banana jack is inserted securely to avoid the risk of it popping out...

Page 11: ...IPMENT TO RAIN OF MOIS TURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECT AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECT TRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR P2 P3 P1 CH 1 CH 2 PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO BRIDGE STEREO BRIDGE ST...

Page 12: ...4 Typical Stereo Set Up Typical Mixer A1300 series Rear View Typical Speaker Connect to Vplus series Channel One Output Typical Speaker Connect to Vplus series Channel Two Output Output Diagram 15 pa...

Page 13: ...s the gain of an overloading signal and reduces it the reduction in gain reduces distortion that can cause damage to your speakers and amplifier During normal operation below clipping and momentary cl...

Page 14: ...ure the source voltage for your areas matches the required voltage for your amplifier Gain Controls The gain controls are located on the front panel and are calibrated in 2dB of attenuation from full...

Page 15: ...power 8 ohms Input Sensitivity and Impedance rated output power 8 ohms 1 5v rms 1 1v RMS 0 dBv 1v RMS 0 dBv Dimensions Weight Height Width Depth Weight 3 5 8 8cm 19 48 3cm 15 9 40 7cm 26 4 lbs 12kg 3...

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