Bose PowerMatch PM8500 User Manual

English User Guide Page 3
pro.Bose.com Contents
Introduction
.................................................................................................................................................... 12
Additional Documents ................................................................................................................................ 12
Product Features .......................................................................................................................................... 12
PowerMatch ™ Amplifier Product Line Overview ............................................................................... 13
PowerMatch PM8500 and PM8500N ..................................................................................................... 13
Accessory Cards .................................................................................................................................... 13
Ideal for use with RoomMatch
™ array module loudspeakers ................................................................ 13
Interfacing with a ControlSpace
®
ESP-88 engineered sound processor ................................................ 13
Controls, Display, and Connectors ......................................................................................................... 14
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................. 15
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................... 15
Rack Mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................... 15
AC Mains Outlet Requirements .............................................................................................................. 15
Making Connections ................................................................................................................................... 16
Connection and Configuration Steps ..................................................................................................... 16
Power (Mains) Connection ...................................................................................................................... 16
Standby Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Wiring Input Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 17
Fault Notification Output ........................................................................................................................ 19
Setup and Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 20
Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................................... 20
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................................................... 21
Front Panel Control Menu Structure ....................................................................................................... 22
Control Menu Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 22
Setting the Limiting Function for use with 3rd Party Loudspeakers ....................................................... 33
Sample Output Configurations for Different Loudspeaker Loads ............................................... 34
Configuration of a RoomMatch
™ Four-Module Array (Example 1) ......................................................... 34
Configuration of RoomMatch
™ Two-Module Array with a RoomMatch RMS215 Subwoofer Module
(Example 2) ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Maintenance Operations ........................................................................................................................... 36
Updating Firmware and Speaker EQ Presets ......................................................................................... 36
Saving and Recalling Amplifier Settings ................................................................................................. 37
About the Alarm Log and Fault Indicator ................................................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Function Table ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 41
AC Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation Information ......................................................................... 42

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