Anthem PVA Series User manual

PVA SERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE
AND VOLTAGE TYPE. REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT
PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE, OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
1. Read Instructions – All the safety an operating instructions shoul be rea before the pro uct is operate .
2. Retain Instructions – The safety an operating instructions shoul be retaine for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the pro uct an in the operating instructions shoul be a here to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating an use instructions shoul be followe .
5. Cleaning – Unplug this pro uct from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liqui cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a amp, soft cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this pro uct near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laun ry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; an the like.
7. Accessories – Do not place this pro uct on an unstable cart, stan , tripo , bracket, or table. The pro uct may fall,
causing serious injury to a chil or a ult, an serious amage to the pro uct. Use only with a cart, stan , tripo , bracket,
or table recommen e by the manufacturer, or sol with the pro uct. Any mounting of the pro uct shoul follow
manufacturer’s instructions, an shoul use a mounting accessory recommen e by the manufacturer.
The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral triangle
warns of the presence of uninsulate “ angerous voltage”
within the pro uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitu e to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle warns users
of the presence of important operating an maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

. Ventilation – Slots an openings in the cabinet are provi e for ventilation an to ensure reliable operation of the
pro uct an to protect it from overheating, an these openings must not be blocke or covere . The openings shoul
never be blocke by placing the pro uct on a be , sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This pro uct shoul not be place
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provi e or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been a here to.
9. Power Sources – This pro uct shoul be operate only from the type of power source in icate on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your pro uct ealer or local power company. For
pro ucts inten e to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
10. Grounding and Polarization – This pro uct may be equippe with a polarize alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one bla e wi er than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug shoul still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not efeat the safety purpose of the polarize plug.
11. Power-cord Protection – Power-supply cor s shoul be route so that they are not likely to be walke on or pinche
by items place upon or against them, paying particular attention to cor s at plugs, convenience receptacles, an the
point where they exit from the pro uct.
12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outsi e antenna or cable system is connecte to the pro uct, be sure the antenna
or cable system is groun e so as to provi e some protection against voltage surges an built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Co e, ANSI/NFPA 70, provi es information with regar to the proper groun ing of the mast
an supporting structure, groun ing of the lea -in wire to an antenna- ischarge unit, size of groun ing con uctors,
location of antenna- ischarge unit, connection to groun ing electro es, an requirements for the groun ing electro e.
13. Lightning – For a e protection for this pro uct uring a lightning storm, or when it is left unatten e an unuse for
long perio s of time, unplug it from the wall outlet an isconnect the antenna or cable systems. This will prevent
amage to the pro uct ue to lightning an power-line surges.
14. Power Lines – An outsi e antenna system shoul not be locate in the vicinity of overhea power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outsi e antenna system,
extreme care shoul be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading – Do not overloa wall outlets, extension cor s, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Anthem, Sonic Frontiers, an Para igm are tra emarks or registere tra emarks of Para igm Electronics Inc.
Copyright Para igm Electronics Inc. All rights reserve . The information containe herein may not be repro uce in whole
or in part without our express written permission. We reserve the right to change specifications an /or features without
notice as esign improvements are incorporate .
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kin through openings as they may touch angerous voltage points
or short-out parts that coul result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this pro uct to ripping or splashing an
ensure that no objects fille with liqui s, such as vases, are place on the pro uct.
17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this pro uct yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
angerous voltage or other hazar s. Refer all servicing to qualifie service personnel.
1 . Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this pro uct from the wall outlet an refer servicing to qualifie personnel un er
the following con itions:
• When power-supply cor or plug is amage .
• If liqui has been spille , or objects have fallen into the pro uct.
• If the pro uct has been expose to rain or water.
• If the pro uct oes not operate normally by following the operating instructions. A just only those controls that are
covere by the operating instructions as an improper a justment of other controls may result in amage an will require
extensive work by a qualifie technician to restore the pro uct to its normal operation.
• If the pro uct has been roppe or amage in any way.
• If the pro uct exhibits a istinct change in performance – this in icates a nee for service.
19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are require , be sure the technician has use replacement parts
specifie by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorize substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazar s.
20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this pro uct, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to etermine that the pro uct is in proper operating con ition.
21. Heat – The pro uct shoul be situate away from heat sources such as ra iators, heat registers, stoves, or other
pro ucts (inclu ing amplifiers) that pro uce heat.
RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe)
In accor ance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical an Electronic Equipment) irective effective
August 13, 2005, we woul like to notify you that this pro uct may contain regulate materials which, upon isposal,
require special reuse an recycling processing. For this reason Para igm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of
Para igm speakers an Anthem electronic pro ucts) has arrange with its istributors in European Union member
nations to collect an recycle this pro uct at no cost to you. To fin your local istributor please contact the ealer
from whom you purchase this pro uct or go to our website at www.para igm.com.
Please note that only the pro uct falls un er the WEEE irective. When isposing of packaging an other shipping
material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Anthem PVA Power Amplifier.
PVA series amplifiers are ma e in 2, 4, 5, 7, an 8-channel versions. Anthem pro ucts are engineere to
recreate the passion of a live musical performance an thrill of the best movie theaters by using the highest
level of circuit esign, superior buil quality, innovative features, an intuitive ergonomics.
1.1 BEFORE OPERATING THE AMPLIFIER
Check that you have receive everything in the Packing List below an report any iscrepancies to your
ealer as soon as possible. Retain all packing materials an use them for any future shipment.
Packing List:
• Amplifier
• Power Cor (North America only)
• Operating Manual
Keep the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without
it, service will not be provided under warranty.
Safety Instructions:
• Rea all safety precautions an instructions at the beginning of this manual.
• Do not connect power if there are any signs of amage to any part of the exterior.
• The Front Panel power buttons an the Rear Panel switch o not isconnect the pro uct from the
AC line. Ensure that the power cor remains rea ily accessible at all times.
• To connect power, only use the supplie ouble-insulate power cor .
• Allow a equate ventilation to ensure reliable operation an to prevent overheating. The amount of
space require above the unit for ra iation epen s on ambient air temperature an circulation.
Installation insi e a cabinet with a front that can be close is not recommen e unless a fan is also
installe to a equately raw air away from the top of the unit.
• Failing to comply with any safety instruction, precaution, or warning in this Operating Manual is in
irect violation of the stan ar s of esign, manufacture, an inten e use of the pro uct.
• Anthem an any relate party assume no liability for the user’s failure to comply with requirements.
1.2 IN-USE NOTICES
• Disconnect the power cor before connecting or isconnecting any components.
• Do not remove the top cover.
• Do not mo ify the pro uct.

2.1 INPUT CONNECTIONS
The input signal connection is ma e with connectors from a suitable preamp or surroun soun processor.
Connect the outputs from your preamplifier to the correspon ing Right, Right Surroun , Right Rear, Center,
Left Surroun , Left Rear, an Left inputs (number of channels epen s on PVA mo el).
Do not use ‘RCA-compatible’ connectors that have a hollow center pin with a hole at the tip – inserting
them into the PVA amplifier’s RCA jacks can cause internal damage.
2.2 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Depen ing on the level of the input signal, the voltage at the outputs can be high enough to cause electric
shock – be sure that power is turne off when connecting or isconnecting anything. As well, be sure that
the speakers are rate for use with this amplifier – an over riven speaker can pose a fire hazar .
Connect the re (+) connection on the speaker to the re (+) bin ing post on the appropriate amplifier
channel, an the black (–) connection on the speaker to the black (–) bin ing post on the same amplifier
channel, using cable that is insulate to han le the maximum output of the amplifier. Do not overtighten the
bin ing posts as this may cause amage. Each bin ing post accepts a connection from one speaker.
2.3 ON MODES
With the three-way switch locate on the rear panel, you can set the way the amplifier is turne on an off.
To use Trigger-On, connect a stan ar 3.5mm (.125”) mono mini plug cable between the amplifier an the
preamplifier or control component. Once all other connections are ma e, connect the power cor to the
amplifier an then the wall outlet. Some ‘clicks’ shoul be hear from relays insi e the amplifier a few
secon s after power is turne on.
Manual-On:
When in this position, the amplifier is turne on/off via the power button on the front panel.
Trigger-On:
This feature allows the amplifier to be turne on or off remotely via the trigger. The
3.5mm (.125”) mini-jack INPUT receives power (5-24 volts, AC or DC) from an upstream
component or system controller. The same trigger signal can be linke to other
components through the OUTPUT. When using Trigger mo e, leave the front power button in the ‘on’ position.
Auto-On:
This feature also eliminates the nee to manually operate the power button. Auto-On turns the amplifier on
whenever it senses an input signal on any channel, an switches off 20 minutes after the input signal stops.
The power button on the front panel must be left ‘on’.
2-Color LED:
In Manual mo e, the LED on the front panel is lit blue when the amplifier is on. In Auto or Trigger mo e, the
LED is lit re to in icate stan by mo e, an blue to in icate operate mo e.
Note: The amplifier is equippe with a thermal shut off feature. If it overheats, the affecte channel will
remain off until the temperature falls below the shut off threshol .
2. CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION

2. CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION continue …
2.4 REAR PANEL LAYOUT
PVA 2
LEFT
INPUT
RIGHT
INPUT
SERIAL NO.:
1– Single En e RCA Inputs
2– Trigger Input an Output
3– On-Mo e (Trigger / Manual / Auto)
4– Speaker Bin ing Posts
5– Power Cor Socket
6– Chassis Groun
PVA 2 PVA 4
PVA 5
SERIAL NO.:
RIGHT
INPUTS
LEFT
INPUTS
1125VA
PVA 5 PVA
PVA 7
1
2
3
4
5
6

Power Output (Continuous RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, <1.0% THD).
One Channel Driven (8 Ω,4Ω,2Ω).................................125W,200W,300W
PVA 2/5/7 All Channels Driven (8 Ω,4Ω)...................................105W,140W
PVA 4 All Channels Driven (8 Ω,4Ω)......................................125W,165W
PVA 8 All Channels Driven (8 Ω,4Ω).......................................90W,120W
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.20 B), 5 Hz to 100 kHz (+0, -2.5 B)
THD+N ........................................0.002%at1kHz,0.03%at20kHz(125Winto8Ω)
Power Bandwidth ......................................10Hzto80kHz(+0,-3 B,125Winto8Ω)
Slew Rate ...........................................................................28V/µs
Headroom ..........................................................1.25 B(8Ω), 2.13 B (4 Ω)
Input Sensitivity ..............................................1.12Vrmsinfor125Woutinto8Ω
Input Impedance ......................................................................10kΩ
Damping Factor..........................................................200at1kHz(ref.8Ω)
S/N Ratio (ref.125W,IEC-Afilter) ......................................................122 B
Crosstalk ............................................................>65 B(100Hzto10kHz)
Voltage Gain ..........................................................................29 B
POWER REQUIREMENT
Power Consumption at maximum power output (8 Ωloa )
PVA2........................................................................500W
PVA4an PVA5.............................................................1125W
PVA7an PVA8.............................................................1500W
Low voltage version: In countries where the line voltage is 120V, this pro uct operates from a single
phase AC power source that supplies between 108V an 132V at a frequency of 60 Hz.
High voltage version: In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240V, this pro uct operates from
a single phase AC power source that supplies between 216V an 264V at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz.
DIMENSIONS
Height .............................57/8inches (14.9 cm) inclu ing feet – 3 rack units without feet
Width ................................................................171/4inches (43.8 cm)
Depth
PVA2..............................................................11inches(28cm)
PVA4an PVA5.................................................131/4inches (33.5 cm)
PVA7an PVA8..................................................163/8inches (42 cm)
Weight
PVA2...................................................................26lb(12kg)
PVA4................................................................36.1lb(16.4kg)
PVA5................................................................36.3lb(16.5kg)
PVA7................................................................47.3lb(21.5kg)
PVA8................................................................47.5lb(21.6kg)
SPECIFICATIONS