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American Audio Model V 5000 - User Manual

American Audio Model V 5000
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User Instructions
AMERICAN AUDIO®
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
Rev. 12/03
Professional Power Amplifier
V5000plus
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Summary

Important Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Crucial safety guidelines and warnings for amplifier operation.

Introduction and Setup

User Manual Introduction

Welcome and overview of the V5000plus amplifier.

Installation and Customer Assistance

Guidelines for mounting the amplifier and obtaining customer support.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Channel 1 Controls and Indicators

Gain control, limiter switch, and clip/protect indicators for Channel 1.

Channel 2 Controls and Indicators

Gain control, limiter switch, and clip/protect indicators for Channel 2.

Signal and Function Indicators

LEDs indicating signal presence, level, and amplifier operating modes.

Rear Panel Layout and Connections

Cooling, Power, and Reset

Details on cooling fans, AC power input, and circuit breaker reset.

Input and Thru Connections

Explanation of XLR and TRS input jacks and THRU signal pass-through.

Speaker Output Terminals

Description of binding post and Speakon speaker output connectors.

Detailed Input;Output Connections

Input Connector Options

Using XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs for signal connection.

Speaker Output Wiring Best Practices

Polarity and connector usage for reliable speaker connections.

Speaker Connection Types

Bare Wire and Spade Connections

Instructions for connecting speakers using bare wires or spade connectors.

Speakon Connector Overview

Introduction to Neutrik Speakon connectors for stereo and mono bridge modes.

Speakon Connector Assembly

Speakon Assembly Steps

Step-by-step guide for assembling Neutrik NL4FC Speakon connectors.

Speakon Wiring Diagram

Illustrates pin configuration for Speakon connectors and speaker wiring.

Operating Modes

Stereo and Mono Bridge Modes

Instructions for setting up and using stereo and mono bridge modes.

Parallel Mono and Subwoofer Modes

Guides for parallel mono, subwoofer, bridge subwoofer, and stereo subwoofer modes.

Protection Systems

Limiter and Safe Power Levels

Explanation of the limiter and safe power levels for different speaker loads.

Short Circuit Protection

Details on how short circuit protection functions and indicates faults.

Amplifier Features and Operation

Thermal and Input;Output Protection

Information on thermal protection and input/output signal handling.

Gain Controls and LED Indicators

Adjusting gain controls and understanding LED indicators for operation.

30 Amp Plug Conversion

Plug Conversion Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for changing the power plug to a 30 Amp connector.

Limited Warranty Information

Three-Year Limited Warranty Details

Explains the terms, conditions, and coverage of the amplifier's warranty.

V Series Amplifier Specifications

American Audio Model V 5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Signal to Noise Ratio>100dB
Channels2
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
THD<0.1%
Input Impedance20k ohms
CoolingFan-cooled
ProtectionThermal, short circuit, DC, overload
Input ConnectorsXLR
Output ConnectorsSpeakon

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