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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA
2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
"EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK
OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
INSTRUCTION MAN U AL
CAZ2500
CAZ1400
CAZ800
Power Amplifi ers
OL SIG OL SIG
ON
POWER
OFF
- dB 30 - dB 30
AB
CAUTION
INPUT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
INPUT
CONNECTION DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
B MOISTURE. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
CAZ2500-AMPLIFIER
SERIAL / DATE CODE
BREAKER
B (+)
B (--)
LINE
(BALANCED)
AMP MODE
GND
CHANNEL B BRIDGED CHANNEL A
MONO
INP
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 19. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in 2. Keep these instructions. susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly 3. Heed all warnings. everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to suffi ciently 4. Follow all instructions. intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Occupational Safety and Health Administ
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• Screw terminal output connectors 2. INTRODUCTION • Detented rotary gain controls Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW • Signal present and OL (overload) LEDs Commercial power amplifi er. You now own one of the fi nest professional audio products available - the result of • Variable speed fans and large fi nned heatsink for exceptional engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Please superior cooling read these instructions to get the maximum performance from • Robust
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3. FRONT PANEL FEATURES 1. POWER 5. LEVEL CONTROLS Use this rocker switch to turn the unit on or off. This These two knobs control the levels of Channels A and B. connects/disconnects the AC power to the AC power The knobs are detented to make it easy to set both controls transformer. to the same level. Usually, these controls are set all the way up. The amplifi er is on when the top of the switch is pressed in. It is off when the bottom of the switch is pressed in. You might turn them down s
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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. 4. REAR PANEL FEATURES 1. SCREW TERMINAL INPUTS 4. CLIP LIMIT The CAZ series amplifi ers give you three options for When engaged, the CLIP LIMIT switch protects your connecting the input signal — these screw terminals, loudspeakers from the effects of clipping. It is designed to and XLR or 1/4” connectors via the "combination" input be virtually transparent, meaning you probably won’
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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. 6. FAN VENTS 9. POWER CORD SOCKET Do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the amplifi er. Here is where you connect the detachable power cord included with your amplifi er. Plug the other end of the 7. SPEAKER OUTPUTS power cord into an AC outlet properly confi gured with the voltage required for your particular model. Connect your speakers to these output screw terminals. The hookup
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OPERATING TIPS 5. OPERATION • Do NOT drive any of your electronic equipment into The following steps will help you set up your amplifi er, and clipping, particularly the power amplifi ers. This can easily get the levels just right. damage the loudspeakers. GETTING STARTED • If driven into clipping, even an amplifi er with a power output rating lower than the loudspeaker’s power rating 1. Be sure the amplifi er’s POWER switch is off when can cause damage to a loudspeaker. making any connect
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AC POWER REQUIREMENTS RACK MOUNTING The amplifi er's power cord should be plugged into an AC The CAZ amplifi ers are designed to be mounted in a outlet properly confi gured with the voltage required for standard rack. They require two rack spaces (2U = 3.5”). your particular model. They also require 15.75” depth inside the rack, including the rear support brackets. When designing your rack, put Be sure the AC outlet can supply enough current to allow the heavier items at the bottom and the lig
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1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks 6. CONNECTIONS “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for the signal between the signal source (mixing console, unbalanced signals. equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to the amplifi er. SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP If you are using unbalanced inputs, use a high-quality 2-conductor shielded cable. Here are some common audio TIP connectors and
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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. 7. HOOKUP DIAGRAMS STEREO HOOKUP CAUTION FROM MIXING CONSOLE INPUT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, INPUT CONNECTION DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR B MOI
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MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. MANUFACTURED IN CHINA 2004 LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. "EAW" IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. DAISY CHAINING CAUTION FROM MIXING CONSOLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, INPUT INPUT DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR CONNECTION MOISTURE. SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. B CAZ2500-AMPLIFIER STEREO MAIN OUT BREAKER SERIAL / DATE CODE + B (+) B (--) LINE (BALAN
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8. SPECIFICATIONS Continuous Sine Wave Average Output Power, Physical Dimensions and Weight both channels driven, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Height: 3.5 in/89 mm Width: 19.0 in/483 mm CAZ800 CAZ1400 CAZ2500 Depth: 15.7 in/400 mm 2 ohms: 480 W 800 W 1400 W Weight: 4 ohms: 300 W 450 W 750 W CAZ800: 43.6 lb/19.8 kg 8 ohms: 205 W 310 W 575 W
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9. BLOCK DIAGRAM CAZ Series – 13 OL +VDC SIG CHANNEL A NPUT A LEVEL FUSE 2 POWER XLR 1 + CHANNEL A AMPLIFIER 3 SPEAKER – OUT ON ON AMP NPUT A MODE OFF OFF –VDC TRS MONO SWITCH STEREO PROTECTION MONO BRIDGE DC OFFSET + BRIDGED A(+) SUBSONIC CLIP STEREO OVER TEMP SPEAKER FILTER LIMITER A(-) BRIDGE – SHORT CIRCUIT OUT CURRENT LIMIT GND MONO ON ON STEREO SCREW B(+) +VDC SIG OL TERMINALS BRIDGE B(-) OFF OFF CHANNEL B LEVEL 2 POWER NPUT B + 1 CHANNEL B AMPLIFIER XLR 3 SPEAKER FUSE – OUT NPUT B –VDC
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operation. Ensure level controls on electronic crossovers 10. TROUBLESHOOTING and associated amplifi ers are correctly set and that all Sound system diffi culties usually fall into one of the cables and connections for such equipment are connected following categories. and working properly. No Sound or Low Output • Loudspeaker not working properly. Swap with a good one. • Loudspeaker cables or connectors are not wired correctly No Power or they are faulty. Check all cabling, referring to th
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11. SERVICE INFORMATION 12. EAW COMMERCIAL In the event that your CAZ amplifi er should require WARRANTY servicing, please follow these instructions. Warranty: LOUD Technologies Inc. requires its authorized Important: Retain your sales receipt as this is proof of your EAW Commercial distributors to abide by the following warranty coverage period. warranty terms for all EAW Commercial brand products 1. Call EAW Commercial Tech Support at 1-888-337-7404, (all dates are from the date of del
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EAW Commercial A LOUD Technologies Inc. Company EAW Commercial | One Main Street | Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA | TEL toll free within US/Canada 888.337.7404 TEL outside US 425.892.6503 | FAX 425.485.1152 | www.eawcommercial.com © 2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
