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User Manual
EUROPOWER
EP4000/EP2000
Professional 4,000 and 2,000-Watt Stereo Power Amplifier
with ATR (Accelerated Transient Response) Technology
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2 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3 1. Introduction ............................................................... 5 1.1 Before you get started ..................
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3 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL Important Safety or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY Instructions with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, blade or the third prong are provided for
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4 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual “Support” at behringer. com. If your country is not • connection or operation of the unit in any way (3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with that does not comply with the technical or safety obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the by our “Online Support” which may also be found under regulations applicable in the country where the product and any hidden defect. “Support” at
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5 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual 1. Introduction ◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor Honestly, who really likes to read manuals? We know you want to get started from the unit or the AC power cord. right away, but please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. It is only after reading these instructions that you will fully understand and be ◊ The sound quality may dimini
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6 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual 2.2 Rear panel (7) (8) (11) (12) (13) (14) (9) (10) (16) (15) Fig. 2.2: Rear panel control elements (7) These are the balanced XLR inputs (channels 1 and 2). 2.3 Configuration switches (MODE SWITCHES) (8) These are the stereo ¼" TRS inputs (channels 1 and 2). They can also be used with unbalanced plugs. (9) These are the MODE switches, used to alter the operating modes as well as to set the limiters and high-pass filters (see chapter 2.3). (10) The unit’
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7 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual The 50 Hz filter should be engaged when using broadband speakers because 3. Applications the filter provides a moderate amplification in the 100-Hz range, resulting in ◊ Running EUROPOWER amplifiers in conjunction with 8-Ohm speakers a fuller sound. The 30 Hz filter is ideally suited for subwoofer operation as well with a power rating of at least 2 x 400 Watts (EP2000) and 2 x 750 Watts as for broadband cabinets. The “Off” setting should be used only fo
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8 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual Fig. 3.2: DIP switch positions for 2-channel operation Fig. 3.4: DIP switch positions for parallel operation Parallel mode is identical to 2-channel mode, except for the inputs of both When running in mono-bridged mode, the voltage of both channels is added channels are internally connected in parallel. One input signal routes parallel up and fed into a single loudspeaker system. There is one input and one output both channels, while their filters etc. are
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9 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual The BEHRINGER EUROLIVE SERIES loudspeakers are an outstanding solution for expanding your P.A. system, because each frequency range/application has a speaker type that optimally suits its characteristics. ◊ Extreme clip limiter settings in bi-amp operating mode can result in balance shifting. XENYX X2222USB Mixing Console Fig. 3.6: DIP switch positions for mono-bridged mode ◊ When the amp is overdriven for longer periods of time, the output signal may oc
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10 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual 4. Installation 4.1.1 Using the binding posts Your EUROPOWER can be installed into a 19" rack and requires two rack units. To connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier’s binding posts, please do Please use four attaching screws and washers for installation. Reinforce the back the following: end, especially for on-the-road use. Please assure that enough cool air reaches 1) Switch off the amp and disconnect it from the mains the rack, especially when oth
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11 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual 4.2 Audio connections 5. Specifications Various cables are needed for different types of applications. The following Output Power illustrations show the correct wiring. Always use high-grade cables. When connecting a balanced input signal, please make sure to exclusively RMS @ 1% THD (Sine Wave), Both Channels Driven use balanced cables for passing the signal further on. Otherwise, one single EP4000 unbalanced cable can turn the entire signal unbalanced
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12 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual Distortion Cooling EP4000 < 0.02% EP4000/EP2000 Continuously variable speed fan, back-to-front air flow EP2000 < 0.01% Amplifier Protection Frequency Response EP4000/EP2000 Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal at 10 dB below rated output power 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB and HF protection Stable into reactive at -3 dB points 5 Hz - 50 kHz or mismatched loads Damping Factor Load Protection EP4000/EP2000 > 300 @ 8 Ω EP4000/EP2000 Turn-on/off muting, AC
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13 EUROPOWER EP4000/EP2000 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION PRODUCT FAMILY MO DEL/MODEL/ MODEL Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816 Fax: +1 425 673 7647 PRODUCT FAMILY MODEL/MODEL/MODEL complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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