Lab.gruppen LAB 1000 User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a LAB.GRUPPEN power amplifier. This manual contains important information on
operating your amplifier correctly and safely. Please take some time and read this manual to familiarize yourself
with the amplifier.
The front panel
Figure 1. Front panel
1. Carry/protection handle
Both handles can be used to carry the amplifier,
they also act as protection for the front panel. If so
desired they can be removed (by removing the
screws behind the front panel) for fixed installations,
or racks where the front covers are to shallow.
2. Input level attenuators
These controls are used to alter the signal level
entering the amplifier. They are calibrated in dB to
help set up active loudspeaker systems or cut down
unwanted noise from the input signal.
(See page 7).
3. Over temperature protect indicator.
This indicator is lit if the amplifier tries to
operate above its maximum operating
temperature(90
o
C). The indicator first comes on as a
warning to either turn down the input level or check
the cooling arrangements after which point the
amplifier will mute the input signal. When the
cooling fans have returned the output heat sinks to
the normal operating temperature the input signal is
unmuted.
4. VHF protection indicator
This indicator lights when constant signals,
above 20 kHz at full power, are present at the output
terminals. When this happens the input signal is
muted and the process cycles until the VHF signal is
no longer present. (See page 8).
5. Clip/limit indicator
This indicator tells when the amplifier output is
clipping or limiting. The two different states can be
told apart:
• When the clip limiter is engaged it flickers
briefly. (See page 8).
• When the clip limiter is not engaged it lights for
a longer period.
6. Fan grill filter.
A foam filter is located behind the front panel to
prevent dust entering the amplifier.
7. Power actuator
This is used to start the amplifier.
(See page 4 and 7)
The rear panel
Figure 2. Rear panel
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Lab.gruppen LAB 1000 Specifications

Power Output

max output power at 8 Ω stereo	350 W
max output power at 4 Ω stereo	550 W
max output power at 2 Ω stereo	600 W
max output power at 8 Ω bridged	1200 W
max output power at 4 Ω bridged	1300 W

Power Output (EIA)

max output power at 8 Ω stereo (EIA)	380 W
max output power at 4 Ω stereo (EIA)	600 W
max output power at 2 Ω stereo (EIA)	700 W
max output power at 8 Ω bridged (EIA)	1300 W
max output power at 4 Ω bridged (EIA)	1400 W

Calculated Peak Power

peak power at 8 Ω stereo	500 W
peak power at 4 Ω stereo	900 W
peak power at 2 Ω stereo	1300 W
peak power at 8 Ω bridged	1800 W
peak power at 4 Ω bridged	2600 W

IHF Peak Power

ihf peak power at 8 Ω stereo	450 W
ihf peak power at 4 Ω stereo	750 W
ihf peak power at 2 Ω stereo	900 W
ihf peak power at 8 Ω bridged	1500 W
ihf peak power at 4 Ω bridged	1800 W

Distortion

thd 20 Hz-20 kHz and 1 W-600 W at 4 Ω	0.08 %
thd at 1kHz and 600W at 4 Ω	0.03 %
dim 30 at 300 W at 4 Ω	0.02 %
ccif (13 and 14 kHz) at 200 W at 4 Ω	0.02 %
smpte (60 Hz and 7 kHz) at 300 W at 4 Ω	0.05 %

Power and Operating Conditions

power bandwidth	10 Hz-50 kHz
slew rate	40 V/µs
output impedance at 1 kHz	0.07 ohm
hum and noise below max power	<- 105 dBA
channel separation at 1 kHz	90 dB
channel separation at 10 kHz	75 dB

Phase and Delay

deviation from perfect delay 150 Hz-20 kHz	± 2°
total delay input to output at 4 ohms	4.1 µs
sensitivity for full output into 4 ohms	0.775 or 1.7 Vrms
gain switchable	36 dB or 29 dB
impedance	20 kohms, balanced

Power Requirements

operation voltage	120 V - 260 V AC
full output power	230 V AC
peak inrush current	83A

Dimensions and Weight

width	483 mm (19”)
height	88 mm (3.5”)
depth	355 mm (14”)
weight	18 kg (40 lbs)