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INFORMATION FOR USE FOR TECTON 38.4, TECTON 32.4, TECTON 24.4, TECTON 28.2, TECTON 22.2 and TECTON 14.2 TUM_GB_2004-2007-R2_2-2007 Copyright 2007 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH © für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 2762 408-0 USER MANUAL P. TECTON POWER AMP SERIES TECTON USER MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ) R ead the information for use (user manual). The amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provided 0) in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure 2) Please keep this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the am- that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations as detailed in plifier. The user manual forms an integral part of the amplifier. Reselling of the the user manual, a
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. Read the information for use (user manual) CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS When shipping the TECTON amplifier, always use the original shipping carton CAUTION EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT. and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was origi- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER ALL SERVICING TO DO NOT OPEN AUTHORISED PERSONNEL. nally packed at the factory. 2. Environments THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL, IS INTENDED TO Use this amplifier only in E, E2, E3 or E
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7. Lightning 2. Damages that require service For added protection of this amplifier during lightning storms, or when it is Unplug this amplifier from the mains supply and refer to your dealer/distributor left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall or other authorised repair workshop if any of the following situations occur: outlet. This will prevent damage to the amplifier due to lightning and power- if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
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EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to EC Directives: electro-magnetic compatibility (Council Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by Directives 92/3/EEC and 93/68/EEC); low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive 73/23/EEC ) Manufacturers Name: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Manufacturers Address: Fischpicke 5, 57482 Wenden – Germany Declares that the product with the model name: CAMCO Power amplifier TECTON-38.4, 32.4, 24.4, 28.2,
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P.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P.8 4..5 HPF-F ilter P.3 9 WARRANTY INFORMATION P.3 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS / SAFETY 4.2 Indicators 9. Summar y Of Warranty P.5 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4.2. Output Current LEDs 9.2 Items Excluded From This Warranty P.6 CONTENTS 4.2.2 Signal LEDs 9.3 What CAMCO Will Do P.7 WELCOME P.9 4.2.3 Clip LEDs 9.4 How To Obtain Warranty Service . Welcome to CAMCO 4.3 Power Amp Protection Systems 9.5 CAMCO’s Product Improvement .2 Unpacking 4.3. C lip
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. Welcome to CAMCO .2 U npacking Established in 983, CAMCO has gained worldwide experience with professional Please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any damage that may have sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market, CAMCO specialises occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation company in the production and marketing of high quality power amplifiers and sound immediately. Only you, the consignee, may initiate a claim for shipping damage.
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.3 The Amplifier TECTON amplifiers are fitted with Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), which The TECTON is a Class-H power amplifier with a power output of: significantly reduces the weight and size (only 2U) of the amplifier. Using SMPS, the 2 symmetrical supply voltages ( symmetrical supply voltage for TECTON TECTON 38.4 900 W per channel @ 4 Ω 22.2 and TECTON 14.2) of the power amplifier are more stable than the power 3800 W in Mono-Bridge @ 8 Ω supplies used in conventional ampli
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5 6 7 4 3 2 2. TECTON – The Front 2.2 TECTON – The Rear On/Off Switch 8 AC Power Cable 4 Extended User Interface 9 M ode Selector 2 Volume Control – Channel B 9 SPEAKON Outlet A (E.U.I. 2) 20 Gain Selector 3 Volume Control – Channel A 0 SPEAK ON Outlet B 5 XLR – Line Input A 2 High Pass Filter A 4 Operating Mode LEDs C ooling Air Outlet Vents 6 XLR – Line Input B 22 Clip Limiter Switch 5 Clip LEDs 2 XLR – Line Link A 7 Input G round Lift Switch 23 Rating Plate 6 Output
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2.3 Factory Settings TECTON amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings 7 8 9 20 2 22 3 2 Front panel: Rear panel: On/Off Switch Off Amplifier is switched off 7 Input Ground Lift Grounded 2 Volume Control - Channel B Off 8 High Pass Filter channel B Off 3 Volume Control - Channel A Off 9 Mode Selector Stereo 20 Gain Selector 26 dB 2 High Pass Filter channel A Off 22 Clip Limiter Off Make sure that the switches are set to the configuration needed for each p
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3. M ains Supply Power supply data: When mounting or connecting the amp always disconnect it from mains. Voltage Mains Frequency Current Power Consumption Only connect the TECTON amplifier to a appropriate AC circuit and outlet, TECTON 38.4 20 V 50/60 Hz 22,6 A 220 W according to the requirements indicated in the second line on the rating TECTON 38.4 220 V 60 Hz ,3 A 220 W plate. TECTON 38.4 230 V 50/60 Hz ,3 A 220 W TECTON 32.4 20 V 50/60 Hz 9,6 A 0 0 W TEC
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3.2. On/Off Switch 3.3 Mounting The On/Off Switch is a rocker-type switch. It is located on the right side of the Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack rails. front panel. To turn the amplifier on, push in on the upper part of the switch. This For mobile use, the amplifier should also be secured using the 9” mounting initiates start-up by activating the inrush current limiter. During power up the elements on the rear panel. Clip and Signal LEDs from both c
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3.4 Cooling 3.6 Mode Indicators Under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a On the front panel there are two yellow LEDs to indicate the mode that is set. In problem. The air is taken in from the front and out through the back, it is of stereo mode (2-channel) none of them will be lit. In Parallel-Mono the (PM) LED course essential that while the power amp is running air is able to circulate will be lit and in Mono-Bridge, the (MB) LED will be lit. around it freely.
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3.7 Mode Selector 3.8 Wiring The switch on the rear panel changes the operating mode. Switch the power 3.8. E .U.I. and XLR Connection switch to the Off position to make changes on the Mode Selector. When the XLR: Pin = Ground (or lifted via 5 Ω resistor) (See 3.5 Ground Lift) amplifier is switched on again, the selected mode will operate. Pin 2 = Hot (inphase) Pin 3 = Cold (out of phase) Always use symmetrical (balanced) shielded cable to connect the amplifier. Input Input LINK B LINK A
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3.8.2 Stereo Operation, 2 Channel Operation 3.8.4 Mono-Bridge Operation Two fully independent amplifier channels (normal operating mode). One-channel mono bridged operation. TECTON A (L) TECTON Z ≥ *Z min A B (R) Z ≥ 2 *Z min Z ≥ *Z min 3.8.3 Parallel-Mono Operation The second channel processes the same input signal, but with reversed phase. Parallel operation of the two channels together. The (single) load is connected between the two positive channel outputs using a suitable connected SPE
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3.8.5 SPEAKON Connection WARNING ! Both SPEAKON connectors are connected to channel A and channel B outputs. SPEAKON connectors marked with the lightning flash indicate high vol- The pin configuration of the SPEAKON connectors is as follows: tages that are potentially life threatening. SPEAKON right: Pin + Channel A signal Wiring to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or (View at the back) Pin - Channel A ground Pin 2+ Channel B signal the use of ready-made lea
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4. C ontrols 4..3 G ain and Input Sensitivity 4.. Volume Control The table shows input sensitivity per channel for a given gain and load. It also A volume control with 4 notched settings controls the audio signal. These shows the gain for the ,4 V input sensitivity. settings have been selected to correspond to human hearing characteristics (logarithmically) and therefore guarantee an optimal range of settings for prac- Model 26 dB 32 dB 1,4 V tical applications. Each channel can be set
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4..5 HPF F ilter 4.2 Indicators (Channel A as example) 4.2. Output C urrent LEDs The brightness is proportional to the output current in the channel. Output current of approx. A lights up the LED at its lowest brightness level, while full brightness corresponds to the maximum rated current. Left position: Middle position: Right position: HPF: Off HPF: 30 Hz HPF: 50 Hz HPF OFF HPF 30 Hz HPF 50 Hz 4.2.2 Signal LEDs (multifunctional) Low frequency response curves The channels Signal L
