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Carver M-400A User Manual

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Carver M-400A Specifications

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Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.05%
Input Sensitivity1.5V
Signal to Noise Ratio100 dB
Gain29 dB
Power Output200 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Summary

Technical Specifications

Circuit Descriptions

Protection

Explains protection functions shared by amplifiers and power supply, including current limiters and thermal switches.

Test to Specification

Initial Power Up

Procedure for initial power-up and low-level signal verification.

Calibrate Supply Voltage At Idle

Steps to calibrate the +75.5 VDC supply voltage at idle.

Triac Firing

Procedure to verify smooth and symmetrical Triac firing at line frequency.

Bias Adjustment

Method for adjusting amplifier bias for correct crossover notch appearance.

Commutator Test

Procedure to test the functionality of the commutator switching.

Distortion

Test for total harmonic distortion at rated power.

Integrator Shutdown

Test to verify the integrator's shutdown function.

Over-Current/Short Circuit Shutdown

Test for shutdown response to over-current or short circuits.

Low Frequency/DC Shutdown

Test for shutdown response to low frequency or DC input.

Troubleshooting to Specification

Triac Misfiring

Troubleshooting for rough or asymmetrical Triac firing, including modifications.

Troubleshooting Major Failures

Unit Blows Fuse

Diagnosing fuse blowing issues, checking line voltage and components like Triac, Diac.

Will Not Come Out of Protection

Procedure to bypass protection and force unit on, identifying defective channels.

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