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Lab.gruppen LAB 500 User Manual

Lab.gruppen LAB 500
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USER MANUAL HEADLINES
Unpacking 2
Warnings 2
User responsibility 2
1. Speaker damage
2. Speaker output hazard.
3. Radio interference.
Introduction 3
1. Front panel
2. Rear panel
Installation 4
1. Mounting
2. Cooling
3. Operating voltage
4. Grounding
5. Power consumption
6. Input connections
7. Connecting speakers
Operation modes 6
1. Stereo
2. Tandem mono
3. Bridged mono
4. Stereo reverse
Operation 7
1. Operation precautions
2. Input attenuators
3. Gain switch
4. Indicators
Protections 8
1. Clip-limiter
2. Thermal protection
3. VHF protection
4. Short circuit protection
5. D.C. protection
LAB 500
USER MANUAL
Design features 9
Cooling
Safety approvals
EMC approvals
Specifications 9
EMC-declaration
Appendix A 10
Mains voltage selection
Maintenance 10
Troubleshooting 10
Warranty and disclaimers 11
General
International
Technical assistance and services 11
International
Factory services
Unpacking
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Lab.gruppen LAB 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLab.gruppen
ModelLAB 500
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings

User responsibility

Speaker damage

Amplifier's power can damage loudspeakers. Check speaker power capabilities.

Speaker output hazard

Amplifiers produce hazardous output voltages. Avoid touching exposed speaker wiring.

Radio interference

Product complies with EMC directive, but interference may occur. User can take corrective steps.

Introduction

The front panel

Details the function of carry handles, input attenuators, indicators, and power actuator.

The rear panel

Details speaker connectors, AC line cord, input jacks, phase reverse, link, and gain switches.

Installation

Mounting

Describes rack mounting (2U high, EIA 19 inch) and recommends rear supports for mid-rack placement.

Cooling

Explains forced air cooling, front-to-rear flow, and thermal protection muting.

Operating voltage

Details AC mains voltage selection and warranty void if incorrect voltage is used.

Grounding

Explains automatic grounding via resistor to chassis and safety of not disconnecting earth pin.

Power consumption

Details peak, average (1/3 power), and normal (1/8 power) operating power consumption.

Input connections

Describes XLR input connectors (balanced) and their wiring convention (Pin 2 HOT).

TRS Jacks

Details TRS jacks for linking and other purposes, and input impedance.

Unbalanced Line Connection

Explains how to connect an unbalanced source by tying pin 3 to shield for minimal hum.

Connecting speakers

Neutrik Speakon Connectors

Details wiring for Neutrik NL4FC Speakon connectors (Pin -1 Ground, Pin +1 Positive).

Speaker Polarity and Cable

Emphasizes speaker polarity, short/good quality cables, and avoiding shielded wire.

Operation modes

Stereo operation

Describes independent channel operation with level attenuators controlling respective levels.

Tandem mono

Details linking both channels for mono operation with separate level control.

Bridged mono

Explains bridging channels for higher power mono, with specific connection and impedance requirements.

Stereo reverse

Describes phase reversal for channel B to improve power supply efficiency for specific signals.

Operation

Operation precautions

Advises turning off power before connections, checking AC mains, rear panel switches, and lowering gain during power-up.

Input attenuators

Explains front panel attenuators for adjusting signal level and their use in bridged mode.

Gain switch

Details the rear panel gain switch for input sensitivity adjustment (29dB vs. 0dB).

Indicators

Front Panel Indicators

Describes ON LEDs, -25 dB LEDs, level bar indicators, and Clip/limit indicator.

Protection features

Clip limiter

Prevents speaker damage by limiting signals exceeding 1% THD, reducing input signal proportionally.

Thermal protection

Mutes input signal if amplifier overheats (above 90°C), allowing cooling via Intercooler®.

VHF protection

Mutes input signal if high-frequency signals (>20kHz) are present at output for over five seconds.

Short circuit protection

Protects output devices from short circuits, eventually leading to thermal protection.

D.C. protection

Protects against DC levels (>10V) on channels via fuses and crowbar protection.

Design features

Cooling

Explains the Intercooler™ heat sink design for efficient cooling and thermal management.

Safety approvals

States compliance with IEC65 electrical safety approval.

EMC approvals

Defines EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and its requirements for emission and immunity.

EMC-declaration

Lists standards (EN, IEC) the amplifier conforms to for EMC compliance.

Appendix A

Mains voltage selection

Guides on how to check and select the correct mains voltage (115/230V) for the amplifier.

Maintenance

User Maintenance and Servicing

Covers routine cleaning of the front grill and recommending professional servicing every 3 years.

Troubleshooting

Common Faults and Checks

Addresses issues like no output, thermal protection, and non-response, with suggested checks.

Warranty and disclaimers

General Warranty

Details the one-year warranty, exclusions (misuse, alteration), and limits on incidental damages.

International Warranty

Advises contacting local supplier for country-specific warranty information.

Technical assistance and services

International Service Contact

Provides guidance on contacting dealers or distributors for repairs and service locations.

Factory Service Procedure

Outlines the procedure for returning products for factory service, including return authorization.

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