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Inter-m PAM-120A User Manual

Inter-m PAM-120A
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Operation Manual
Public Address Amplifier
PAM-120A/340A/480A

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Inter-m PAM-120A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output120W
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.1%
Output Impedance
InputsXLR
THD (at 1kHz)<0.1%
Power SourceAC 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Input Impedance20kΩ (Balanced), 10kΩ (Unbalanced)

Summary

Welcome

Installation

Environment

Specifies the ideal operating environment for the product, avoiding heat, dust, moisture, and vibration.

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for installation and operation, including water proximity and ventilation.

Features

Modular Design

Allows installation of optional modules like CD player or tuner for expanded audio capabilities.

Individual Input Gain Controls

Rear-panel controls for managing individual input channel levels.

Speaker Select

Switches enable selection of up to five individual speakers.

Selectable Priority Muting

Assigns audio priority to specific inputs like Channels 1 and 2 over others.

Remote Control Input

Enables wired remote control for speaker zone selection and chime activation.

Announcement Chime

Provides a convenient four-tone chime for use with announcements.

Emergency Voice IC

Optional feature for EM broadcasting stored in VOICE IC during emergencies.

Operation

Front Panel

Tuner Module Bay

Slot for installation of the optional PAM-T (AM/FM Tuner) Module.

Cassette Deck and CD Module Bay

Slots for installing optional PAM-CDA (CD Player) or PAM-D (Cassette Deck) Modules.

Output Level Display

Seven-segment LED meter indicating the amplifier's output level in RMS.

Channel 1-6 Volume

Controls individual volume levels for Channels 1 through 6.

Tone Control

Individual Bass and Treble controls for adjusting frequencies.

Master Volume

Rotary switch controlling the overall output volume of the amplifier.

Chime Button

Activates the amplifier's chime circuitry.

Speaker Selector Switches

Switches used to select output to any combination of up to five individual speakers.

Power Switch

Turns the unit on or off, indicated by the Power LED.

Protection Indicator

LED indicating the status of the amplifier's protection circuitry.

Rear Panel (PAM-120A)

Speaker Output Terminal Strip

Connects up to five individual speakers to the terminal strip.

Impedance Selector

Selects between 70V or 100V distributed systems for high impedance operation.

Antenna Connector

Terminal for connecting the antenna for the optional PAM-T AM/FM Tuner module.

EQ Controls

Three-band equalization controls for adjusting high, mid, and low frequencies.

Phantom Power Switch

Supplies +22V DC to microphone inputs for condenser microphones.

Priority Switch

Grants priority to Channels 1 and/or 2 over all other channels and audio inputs.

AC Power Input

Connection point for the standard three-pin AC power cable.

EXT CHIME

Activates the four-tone chime circuitry when terminals are shorted.

EXT MUTE

Mutes signals from channels 3-6 and optional modules via wired remote.

DC Input Terminals

Terminals for connecting a 24VDC battery source for backup power.

Preamp Output

Output for connecting the unit to an external power amplifier.

Amp In

Input for an external mixer or preamp to the unit's power amp.

Link In

Line-level input for connecting the unit with an external mixer.

Channel Inputs 1-6

Balanced XLR connectors for microphone or low impedance signals.

Input Gain Controls

Knobs providing continuous control of input levels for each of the six input channels.

Rear Panel (PAM-340A/480A)

Speaker Output Terminal Strip

Connects up to five individual speakers to the terminal strip.

Antenna Connector

Terminal for connecting the antenna for the optional PAM-T AM/FM Tuner module.

EQ Controls

Three-band equalization controls for adjusting high, mid, and low frequencies.

Phantom Power Switch

Supplies +22V DC to microphone inputs for condenser microphones.

Priority Switch

Grants priority to Channels 1 and/or 2 over all other channels and audio inputs.

AC Power Input

Connection point for the standard three-pin AC power cable.

EM

Handles emergency broadcasting when the EM switch is pressed.

EXT CHIME

Activates the four-tone chime circuitry when terminals are shorted.

EXT MUTE

Mutes signals from channels 3-6 and optional modules via wired remote.

Remote Control Input

15-pin D-SUB for wired remote control of speaker zones and chime.

Preamp Output

Output for connecting the unit to an external power amplifier.

Amp In

Input for an external mixer or preamp to the unit's power amp.

Link In

Line-level input for connecting the unit with an external mixer.

Channel Inputs 1-6

Balanced XLR connectors for microphone or low impedance signals.

Input Gain Controls

Knobs providing continuous control of input levels for each of the six input channels.

Connecting Speakers

Connecting 4Ω or 8Ω Speaker Systems

Guidance on connecting conventional low-impedance speakers.

Connecting High-Voltage Distributed Speaker Systems

Instructions for connecting high-impedance speakers in parallel.

Applications

Block Diagrams

PAM-120A Block Diagram

Schematic representation of the PAM-120A's internal circuitry.

PAM-340A/480A Block Diagram

Schematic representation of the PAM-340A/480A's internal circuitry.

Specifications

Service

Service Procedures

Steps to ensure problems are not due to operator error before contacting support.

Schematic

Information on how to obtain the unit's schematic diagram.

Parts List

Information on how to obtain the unit's parts list.

Variations and Options

Variations

Notes on product compatibility with local AC power requirements.

Options

Indicates that no optional items are available for this product.

Warranty