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QSC III Series User Manual

QSC III Series
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Series III
Power Amplifiers
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
3800
REV. B
*TD-300001-AX*
3500
3350
3200
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QSC III Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Signal to Noise Ratio> 100 dB
THD< 0.02%
Total Harmonic Distortion< 0.02%
Damping Factor>200
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
Voltage Gain32dB
ProtectionThermal, short circuit, DC, ultrasonic, RF, and overload protection
Dimensions19" x 3.5" x 15.5" (483mm x 89mm x 394mm)

Summary

Series III Product Specifications

Model 3200 Specifications

Detailed specifications including output power, distortion, and frequency response.

Model 3350 Specifications

Detailed specifications including output power, distortion, and frequency response.

Model 3500 Specifications

Detailed specifications including output power, distortion, and frequency response.

Model 3800 Specifications

Detailed specifications including output power, distortion, and frequency response.

Series Three Parts Lists

3200 PCB Assembly Parts

List of components for the 3200 main PCB, categorized by type.

3350 PCB Assembly Parts

List of components for the 3350 main PCB, categorized by type.

3500 PCB Assembly Parts

List of components for the 3500 main PCB, categorized by type.

3800 Main NPN PCB Parts

List of components for the 3800 Main NPN PCB, categorized by type.

3800 Main PNP PCB Parts

List of components for the 3800 Main PNP PCB, categorized by type.

3800 Gain PCB Assembly Parts

List of components for the 3800 Gain PCB, categorized by type.

Series Three Circuit Description

Block Diagram Overview

Overview of the amplifier's functional blocks and signal flow.

Power Supply Details

Explanation of the dual-monaural power supply circuit.

Balanced Input Circuitry

Description of the differential input stage and gain control.

Amplifier Feedback Network

Explanation of the feedback network for stability and performance.

Complementary Driver Transistors

Description of the driver transistor stages and crossover bias.

Complementary Output Transistors

Explanation of the output transistor configuration and heat sinking.

Protection and Signal Readout Circuits

Details on protection circuits and signal indicator logic.

Series Three Troubleshooting Guide

Current Draw Issues

Diagnosing abnormal current draw with or without signal.

Protection Circuit Issues

Diagnosing problems with protection, relay, thermal, and DC circuits.

Relay and Muting Problems

Troubleshooting relay activation and muting delay.

Thermal and DC Protection Faults

Diagnosing issues with thermal shutdown and DC protection.

Signal Presence Faults

Diagnosing issues when signal is present but amplifier operates incorrectly.

Instability and Distortion Issues

Diagnosing signal instability, ringing, crossover, and excess distortion.

Current Limit and Step Problems

Troubleshooting incorrect current limits and output stage step issues.

Gain and Frequency Response Issues

Diagnosing problems with amplifier gain and frequency response.

Series Three Test Procedures

Model 3200 Test Procedures

Step-by-step testing for Model 3200, including inspection, start-up, and checks.

Model 3350 Test Procedures

Step-by-step testing for Model 3350, including inspection, start-up, and checks.

Model 3500 Test Procedures

Step-by-step testing for Model 3500, including inspection, start-up, and checks.

Model 3800 Test Procedures

Step-by-step testing for Model 3800, including inspection, start-up, and checks.

Series Three Schematics

Model 3200 Schematic

Circuit diagram for the Model 3200 amplifier.

Model 3350 Schematic

Circuit diagram for the Model 3350 amplifier.

Model 3500 Early Version Schematic

Circuit diagram for the early version of the Model 3500 amplifier.

Model 3500 Late Version Schematic

Circuit diagram for the late version of the Model 3500 amplifier.

Model 3800 Schematic

Circuit diagram for the Model 3800 amplifier.

Series Three PCB Layout Diagrams

Model 3200 PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3200.

Model 3350 PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3350.

Model 3800 46A PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3800 46A.

Model 3800 47A PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3800 47A.

Model 3800 48B PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3800 48B.

Model 3800 Gain PCB Layout

Printed circuit board layout for the Model 3800 Gain PCB.

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