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B-52 US Series Professional Power Amplifiers - Instruction Manual
THE BEAUTY OF POWER
US SERIES AMPLIFIERS
OWNERS MANUAL
US-SERIES
PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIERS
US-1200
US-1800
US-3000
US-4000
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Summary

Unpacking and Installation

Important Information

General Safety Instructions

Follow instructions, heed warnings, ensure proper ventilation, and protect power cords.

Electrical & Environmental Safety

Avoid water, heat, and ensure proper plug/grounding for electrical safety.

Operational Precautions

Clean with dry cloth, unplug when not in use, and use specified accessories.

Important Safety Precautions

Object Entry & Damage Prevention

Prevent object/liquid entry, and refer damage requiring service to qualified personnel.

Servicing & Replacement Parts

All servicing by qualified personnel; use manufacturer-specified replacement parts.

Grounding & Power Safety

Maintain reliable grounding and disconnect power physically for safety.

Power Ratings at a Glance

Amplifier Features

Front Panel Controls

Rack Mounting & Air Vents

Points for rack mounting and description of air vents and filter cleaning.

Front Panel Indicators

Explanation of blue illuminated strips and signal/clip indicator LEDs.

Channel Level Controls

21-position detented controls for adjusting output levels of Channel 1 and Channel 2.

Front Panel Controls (cont.)

Mode and Power Indicators

Explanation of PROTECT, BRIDGE, POWER, and PARALLEL LEDs and AC power switch.

Rear Panel Controls

Fan and Input Connectors

Description of cooling fans and balanced/unbalanced input connectors.

Link Connectors and HPF Switch

Function of link XLR jacks and High Pass Filter slide switches.

Rear Panel Controls (cont.)

Limiter Switch and Mode Selector

Operation of limiter switch (US-3000/4000) and mode selector (Stereo/Parallel/Bridge).

Speaker Output Connectors

Details on binding posts and Speakon™ output connectors for speaker connection.

Protection Features

Circuit Breaker and AC Input

Function of circuit breaker and AC input connector for power supply.

Thermal and DC Voltage Protection

Protection against overheating heatsinks and DC voltage on outputs.

Protection Features (cont.)

Subsonic and Current Limiting

Protection against subsonic signals and excess current to output transistors.

Clip Limiters

Explanation of clip limiters to prevent distortion and protect amplifier/speakers.

Setting Up Your US-Series Amplifier

Clip Limiter Setup

Configuration of clip limiters for preventing distortion and protecting speakers.

High-Pass Filter (HPF) Setup

Guidance on using HPF to optimize bass response and speaker performance.

Mode Select and Speaker Connections

Stereo Mode Operation

Independent operation of channels for stereo output with minimum impedance.

Parallel Mono Operation

Amplifying one signal to both outputs for feeding two speakers.

Bridged Mono Operation

Combining channels for powerful single-channel output, with specific impedance warnings.

Connecting Your Speakers

Stereo Mode Wiring

Diagrams for connecting speakers in Stereo Mode using binding posts or Speakon™.

Parallel Mode Wiring

Diagrams for connecting speakers in Parallel Mode using binding posts or Speakon™.

Bridged Mono Wiring

Diagrams for connecting speakers in Bridged Mono Mode using binding posts or Speakon™.

Wiring Guides

XLR Balanced Wiring

Guide to balanced XLR input and output wiring configurations.

Connector Types

Details on unbalanced 1/4" connectors and Speakon™ output connectors.

Specifications

Limited Warranty

Notes

B-52 US-4000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePower Amplifier
Number of Channels2
THD<0.1%
S/N Ratio>100dB
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz
Input Impedance10k Ohms unbalanced, 20k Ohms balanced
Connectors InputXLR and 1/4" TRS
Connectors OutputBinding posts and Speakon
ProtectionThermal, short circuit, DC offset, overload

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