Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Service Manual

7
Front-Panel Controls and Menu Structure
The amplifier front-panel LCD and user-interface controls allow all basic setup functions to be
performed directly on the amplifier. The LCD screen provides output metering and status infor-
mation during normal operation. Additionally, the LCD provides context-sensitive menu displays
during setup and configuration using the front-panel controls.
Front-Panel Controls shown with “Operation Screen” in Mixed-Mode Configuration
(with signal)
The displays and user controls accessible by the front panel are presented in the following menu
structure illustration:
Front-Panel Control Menu Structure
OPERATING
Mute All
Main Menu
MAIN MENU
LEVEL
METER
DSP
CONFIG
UTILITY
DSP
Speaker Presets
Array EQ
Delay
Limiting
CONFIG
Output Config
Input Routing
UTILITY
Standby Mode
Alarm Log
Network Setup*
Lock Front Panel
Set Front Panel Lock Combination
Display
Restore Factory Settings
Firmware Version
LEVEL
Output Mute
Output Attenuate
Input Mute
Input Sensitivity
Input Source
METER
Output Voltage
Input Meter
* Becomes Device ID
for USB-only units

Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Specifications

General

Efficiency	75 %
Amplifier class	D
Audio input channels	8 channels
Audio output channels	8.0 channels
Peak power per channel	500 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	102 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.1 %
USB port type	USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Speakers connectivity type	-
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Purpose	Performance/stage
Cooling type	Active
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Package weight	15700 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
LED indicators	Fault

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	12900 g