Chevin Research A500 User Manual

Installation.................................................. 2
Box contents, positioning & power................ 2
Inputs ........................................................... 3
Outputs ........................................................ 4
Speaker power ratings .................................. 5
Speaker impedances ..................................... 5
Mono bridge mode....................................... 6
Bridge input & output wiring ........................ 6
Operation ................................................... 7
Protection systems ........................................ 7
Servicing.......................................................7
Front & rear panels ....................................... 8
Specications.............................................. 14
Warranty & mono bridge loadings .............. 16
CONTENTS
USER MANUAL
for
PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIERS:
A500
•
A700v
•
A750
•
A1000
•
A1004
•
A1500
•
A2000
•
A3000
•
A4000
A5000
•
A5003
•
A6000
•
Q6
•
Q900
•
Q1004
•
QB1000/600
•
Line250
•
Line500

Chevin Research A500 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevin Research
Model	A500
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

Positioning Guidelines

Power Connection

Details on mains supply wiring, earthing, and voltage selection.

Input Signal Connections

Balanced Input Wiring

Wiring instructions for balanced audio signals using XLR connectors.

Unbalanced Input Wiring

Wiring instructions for unbalanced audio signals using various connectors.

Line250/500 Model Inputs

Mono Bridging Operation

Output Connections

Model-Specific Output Wiring

Speaker Impedance Guidelines

Bridged Mode Operation Details

Bridged Mode Input Wiring

Wiring procedures for input signals when bridging the amplifier.

Bridged Mode Output Wiring

Speaker cable connection instructions for bridged amplifier outputs.

Amplifier Operation and Servicing

Powering On and Off

Steps and indicators for powering up and safely powering down the amplifier.

Protection System Overview

Explains various protection circuits like AutoMute, shorted output, and clipping.

Servicing Precautions

General Specifications

RMS Power Output

Total Harmonic Distortion

Signal to Noise Ratio

Input Sensitivity

Protection Features

Details on clipping and shorted output protection mechanisms.

Power Consumption

Mono Bridge Loading and Power Outputs