Carvin F600 User manual

F300, F600 &F1200

PROFESSIONAL STEREO POWER AMPLIFIERS

OPERATION MANUAL

Manual No. 76-12028

Revision 1.2

Made in USA

12340 World Trade Drive

San Diego, CA 92128

(800)854-2235

HELPLINE

1-800-854-2235

7:30 To 5:00 Monday-Friday

Pacific Standard Time

USA

12340 World Trade Drive

San Diego, CA 92128

Record the serial number of your amplifier in the space provided below:

Serial No._________________ Invoice Date________________

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Call Toll-Free 800-854-2235 if you need help with your CARVIN product. If you need to

return it for service, our service dept. will issue a Service Number so that we can expect

your shipment. Write the Service Number on the carton and be sure to include a full

description of every problem. Pack in its original carton using all its packing material.

Return by UPS pre-paid. Units returned with physical damage, missing parts, or damage

from improper service are not serviceable.

REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY (1Year)

There is no charge for service under warranty. However, shipping is to be paid both

ways by the customer.

REPAIRS OUT OF WARRANTY

After your warranty has expired, call us for the current flat rate charge which includes

parts labor and testing to bring your unit up to factory specifications.

SERVICING IN YOUR AREA

You may select your own service center or have your own qualified technician work on

the unit at your own expense. This will not void the warranty unless damage was done

because of improper servicing. Under the ONE YEAR WARRANTY, Carvin will ship parts

pre-paid to you or your technician providing that the defective part(s) are first returned for

our inspection. If you do not have a qualified service person, we ask that you do not

involve yourself in servicing the unit.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin Professional Series Product is guaranteed against failure for ONE YEAR.

Carvin will service the unit and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the

unit is under warranty. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER

THAN OUR OWN. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not

transferable. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE FAILURES CAUSED BY INCOR-

RECT USE, INADEQUATE CARE OF THE UNIT, OR NATURAL DISASTERS. A COPY

OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin

takes no responsibility for any horn driver or speaker damaged by this unit. This warranty

is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No representative or person is

authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or ser-

vicing of Carvin products. No liability is assumed for damage due to accident, abuse, lack

of reasonable care, loss of parts, or failure to follow Carvin’s directions. CARVIN SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In the interest of creating new products and improving existing ones, Carvin is continually research-

ing the latest state of the art audio design methods, and modern packaging and production tech-

niques. Thus, Carvin reserves the right to make changes in its products and specifications without

notice or obligation.

12340 World Trade Drive

San Diego, CA 92128

800-854-2235 M-F 7:30 to 5:00

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTOPENCHASSIS;DONOTDEFEATORREMOVETHE

GROUNDPINOFTHEPOWERCORD;CONNECTONLYTOAPROPERLYGROUNDEDACPOWEROUTLET.

WARNING: TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTEXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENTTORAINOR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING: A moulded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord in unsafe.

Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.

Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained

from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amp and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.

EXPLANATION

OF SYMBOLS: “IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL”

“REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D’UTILISATION”

“UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN”

“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”

“DANGER HAUTE TENSION”

“GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG”

IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so

that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described

in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization

means of an appliance is not defeated.

POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the oper-

ating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer

to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code.

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live

The power cord is terminated in a CEE7/7 plug (Continental Europe). The green / yellow

wire is connected directly to the unit’s chassis. If you need to change the plug, and if you

are qualified to do so, refer to the table below.

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the sys-

tem to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth

ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and the earth ground are

touched simultaneously.

CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR

NORMAL ALTERNATIVE

LIVELBROWN BLACK

NEUTRALNBLUE WHITE

EARTHEGREEN / YEL GREEN

I23

F300 F600 F1200

Output Power

8Ω, 1kHz, < 1% THD 300 Watts 600 Watts 1,200 Watts

4Ω, 1kHz, < 1% THD N/A N/A 1,200 Watts

2Ω, 1kHz, < 1% THD N/A N/A 1,800 Watts

(BRIDGE MONO)

8Ω, 1kHz, < 0.5% THD 100/100 Watts 200/200 Watts 400/400 Watts

4Ω, 1kHz, < 0.5% THD 150/150 Watts 300/300 Watts 600/600 Watts

2Ω, 1kHz, < 0.5% THD N/A N/A 600/600 Watts

2Ω, 1kHz, < 0.5% THD N/A N/A 900/900 Watts*

(Stereo, both channels driven) (*RMS POWERMAX™)

THD

20-20kHz < 0.1% < 0.1% < 0.1%

(8Ωat half power)

Damping Factor >450 >450 >500

Sensitivity (@ 4Ω)0.75 Vrms 1.0 Vrms 1.5 Vrms

Signal to Noise Ratio

100 dB 103 dB 106 dB

Weight (Shipping) 21 lbs. 23 lbs. 27 lbs.

Power Consumption

(120V)

290 VA 575 VA 1250 VA

(230V)

290 VA 575 VA 1250 VA

Frequency Response

±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

(±1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz)

Input Impedance > 20kΩBalanced or Unbalanced

Dimensions 3 1/2” High x 19” Wide x 10” Deep

SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTENANCE

Carvin’s F-Series amplifiers have free-flow ventilation and require no filter maintenance.

However, use caution to avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside

the unit. As with all pro-audio gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environments (i.e., on

the beach). When used in such an environment, please be sure the amplifier is adequately

protected by rack, covers, etc..

To clean the unit, always use a mild detergent and warm water solution applied to a soft

cloth. Never spray cleaning products directly on the unit.

From small clubs to sports arenas you’ll love the crystal clear sound these amplifiers pro-

vide. Their light-weight, compact design is complemented by heavy duty construction per-

fectly suited for the rigors of road use. They’re available in three power levels to fit the

widest possible range of applications.

It all starts with a massive, precision toroidal power transformer. This type of transformer

is praised for its efficient transfer of energy and the way it confines noise fields quietly

within its coils. With this quiet efficiency also comes lighter weight. One of the main rea-

sons Carvin is able to offer a substantial 1,200 Watts of power from a two rack unit pack-

age weighing only 25 pounds.

But that’s just the beginning. A specially designed cooling chamber funnels the air vol-

ume of an average sized refrigerator across the heatsinks every 20 seconds. The heatsink

size, shape and configuration are custom made and optimized with the help of computer

aided design. The height to width ratio pushes the envelope of aluminum extrusion tech-

nology. Our high fin count is the greatest in the industry but even more impressive are the

675 micro-fins which increase the heat transferring surface area of the sink by a phenome-

nal 52%! Staggered mounting of the power transistors distributes heat evenly across the

entire heatsink to eliminate hotspots.

Each model in Carvin’s F-Series has enough thermal headroom to dissipate more than

twice its power rating.

Carvin’s F-Series offers high quality audio in a tough, efficient package while providing

peace of mind reliability.

Carvin’s USA toll free number: 800-854-2235

FOR THE NEW OWNER

Carvin’s F-Series of professional stereo amplifiers represent the state of the art in linear

audio power amplification technology.

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PCB REF DESCRIPTION PART #

R254 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R255 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R256 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R257 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R258 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R259 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R260 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R261 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R262 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R263 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R264 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R265 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R266 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47025

R267 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47025

R268 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R269 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R270 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R271 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R272 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R273 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R274 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R275 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 5KΩ, Wire Wound . . . . . .55-50030

R276 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 5KΩ, Wire Wound . . . . . .55-50030

R277 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R278 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R279 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R280 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R281 Resistor 2W, ±10%, 1.5k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-15030

R282 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R283 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R284 Resistor 1/2W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-22035

R285 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 68K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-68045

R286 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R287 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R288 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R289 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R290 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R291 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R292 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R293 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R294 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R295 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R296 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R297 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R298 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R299 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

S1 Switch, DIP, 8 Pole single throw . . . . . . . . . . . .25-02068

SYS GND Jumper, 22AWG, .500”x.175” . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-15000

VR1 Regulator, Voltage, +15, 2A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-78150

VR2 Regulator, Voltage, -15, 2A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-79150

Z100 Zener Diode,16V ±5%, 1N4745A . . . . . . . . . . .61-47450

Z101 Not used

Z102 Not used

Z103 Not used

Z200 Zener Diode,16V ±5%, 1N4745A . . . . . . . . . . .61-47450

Z201 Not used

Z202 Not used

Z203 Not used

There are several differences between the two but of primary concern are power cord and

fuse values. Models with power cords containing the standard North American three prong

plug are for use with 120VAC where models with the European CEE-7 plugs are for 230V.

The following chart shows what fuse values to use for each model:

FUSE SELECTION

There are two versions of each F-Series amplifier. A 120 Volt AC version for those

countries supplying 120 and a 230 Volt version for others.

Fuse Selector Chart for 120 VAC Models

Model Fuse Value Size Carvin P/N

F1200 . . . .12A, 250V, Slow Blow............3AB, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22112

F600 . . . . .6A, 250V, Slow Blow ............3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22060

F300 . . . . .3A, 250V, Slow Blow ............3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22030

Fuse Selector Chart for 230 VAC (Export) Models

Model Fuse Value Size Carvin P/N

F1200 . . . . .6A, 250V, Slow Blow ............3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22060

F600 . . . . .3A, 250V, Slow Blow ............3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22030

F300 . . . .1 1/2A, 250V, Slow Blow..........3AB, 1/4 x 1 1/2”...........70-22015

Warning: Installing a wrong value fuse can damage the amplifier or create a fire hazard.

INSPECT YOUR AMPLIFIER FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during ship-

ment. If any damage is found, notify the shipping company and call CARVIN immediately.

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to reship this

amplifier, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best

possible protection during shipment. Neither CARVIN nor the shipping company are liable

for damage caused by improper packing.

SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service. Immediately check your

invoice against the items received.

SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If items are missing, it may be that they were shipped separate-

ly. Please allow several days for the balance of your order to arrive before inquiring. If you

determine (after allowing an appropriate amount of time) you have not received all the

items you ordered, please call CARVIN.

Carvin’s USA toll free number: 800-854-2235

RECEIVING INSPECTION

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PCB REF DESCRIPTION PART #

L100 Inductor, 2.5µH, 26 Turns of 15AWG, .31" i.d. .15-00165

L200 Inductor, 2.5µH, 26 Turns of 15AWG, .31" i.d. .15-00165

P100 Pot, 16 “K”, B10KΩ, 41 Click, Alpha . . . . . . . . .71-10302

P101 Pot, Vert Trimmer, 3KΩ, .25W . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-23110

P102 Pot, Vert Trimmer, 3KΩ, .25W . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-23110

P200 Pot, 16 “K”, B10KΩ, 41 Click, Alpha . . . . . . . . .71-10302

P201 Pot, Vert Trimmer, 3KΩ, .25W . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-23110

P202 Pot, Vert Trimmer, 3KΩ, .25W . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-23110

Q1 Transistor, Darlington, NPN, 0.5A, 30V . . . . . .60-00014

Q100 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q101 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q102 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q103 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q104 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q105 Transistor, PNP, 3A,100V, 40 W, TIP 32C . . . .60-32000

Q106 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q107 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q108 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q109 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q110 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q111 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q112 Transistor, 2N5400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-54000

Q113 J175, JFET, P-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-17500

Q114 Transistor, NPN, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW42 . . .60-00042

Q115 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q116 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q117 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q118 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q200 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q201 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q202 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q203 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q204 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q205 Transistor, PNP, 3A,100V,40 W, TIP 32C . . . .60-32000

Q206 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q207 Transistor, 2N5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55500

Q208 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q209 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q210 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q211 Transistor, MOSFET, N Ch, STW33N20 . . . . .60-33420

Q212 Transistor, 2N5400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-54000

Q213 J175, JFET, P-Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-17500

Q214 Transistor, NPN, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW42 . . .60-00042

Q215 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q216 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q217 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

Q218 Transistor, PNP, .5A, 300V, 1 W, MPSW92 . . .60-00092

QC1 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC2 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC3 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC4 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC5 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC6 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

QC7 Zierick/Keystone, Straight, .250 QC . . . . . . . . .06-40050

R1 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R2 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R3 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R4 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R5 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R6 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 3.3K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-33045

R7 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R8 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 0.56Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-05605

R9 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 0.56Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-05605

R10 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R12 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R13 Resistor 2W, ±10%, 3.3k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-33035

R14 Resistor 10W, ±10%, 40Ω, Stand off . . . . . . . .56-40015

R15 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R16 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R17 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R18 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R19 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R20 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R21 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R22 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R23 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R25 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R26 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22015

R27 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R28 Resistor, 2W, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-15025

R29 Resistor, 2W, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-15025

R100 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R101 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R102 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R103 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R104 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R105 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R106 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R107 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R108 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R109 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R110 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R115 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R116 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R117 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R118 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R119 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R120 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R121 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R122 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R123 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R124 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R125 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R126 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R127 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R128 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R130 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

PCB REF DESCRIPTION PART #

R131 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R132 Not used

R133 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R134 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R135 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1.5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15035

R140 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R141 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R142 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R143 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R144 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R145 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R146 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R147 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 15K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15045

R148 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-22026

R149 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R150 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R151 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R153 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R154 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R155 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R156 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R157 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R158 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R159 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R160 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R161 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R162 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R163 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R164 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R165 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R166 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47025

R167 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47025

R168 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R169 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R170 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R171 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R172 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R173 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R174 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R175 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 5KΩ, Wire Wound . . . . . .55-50030

R176 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 5KΩ, Wire Wound . . . . . .55-50030

R177 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R178 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R179 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R180 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R181 Resistor 2W, ±10%, 1.5k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-15030

R182 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R183 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R184 Resistor 1/2W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-22035

R185 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 68K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-68045

R186 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R187 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R188 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R189 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R190 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R191 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R192 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R193 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

R194 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R195 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R196 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 4.7K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47035

R197 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R198 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R199 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R200 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R201 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R202 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R203 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R204 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R205 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R206 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R207 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R208 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R209 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R210 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R215 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R216 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R217 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R218 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R219 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47015

R220 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 150Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15025

R221 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R222 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22025

R223 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 2.2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22035

R224 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R225 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R226 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R227 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R228 Resistor 3W, ±10%, 0.22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-02205

R230 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 470K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47055

R231 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10035

R232 Not used

R233 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10055

R234 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

R235 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 1.5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15035

R240 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R241 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22045

R242 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R243 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 33K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-33045

R244 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R245 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R246 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 24K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-24045

R247 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 15K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-15045

R248 Resistor, 5W,±10%, 22Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-22026

R249 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R250 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R251 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 10K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-10045

R253 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 220K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-22055

CONNECTING AC POWER

Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to avoid shock hazard.

INPUT CONNECTIONS

Balanced XLR and 1/4” phone input connectors are locat-

ed on the rear panel and labeled “INPUTS”. The 1/4” phone

jacks can be used with either balanced (ring-, tip+, sleeve

gnd) or unbalanced (tip, sleeve) plugs.

The new amplifier, right out of the box, will have its

“ACCESSORY GROUP” switches configured for the typical

stereo setup (see page 5).

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

STEREO

Carvin’s F-Series of amplifiers contains the latest in

state of the art, high current speaker connectors.

Along with standard 1/4” phone jacks there are bind-

ing posts (the F1200 model also includes Speakon™

connectors). These output connections are located

within a box on the rear panel labeled “OUTPUT”.

BRIDGE MODE

When operating in bridge mode, use the two RED binding posts marked “MONO

BRIDGE” to connect the amplifier to speaker cabinets. Channel 1’s RED post is positive

and channel 2’s RED post is negative. There are DIP switches accessible through the rear

panel labeled “BRIDGE MONO”. Slide both of them to the right.

QUICK SET UP

Like most new owners, you’re probably in a hurry to plug in your F-Series amplifier and

audition it. Here are some brief instructions to get you going quickly.

INPUTS

BALANCED LINE

PIN 2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN 3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN 1 : GROUND

MONO

BRIDGE

–

OUTPUTS

PIN 1– : GND (–)

PIN 2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN 1+ : SIGNAL (+)

SPEAKER

CHANNEL

123

50 0 dB PROTECT CHANNELPOWER

123

50 0 dB

1 2

POWER-UP SEQUENCE

Follow these simple steps when applying power to the system.

1. Verify all system connections while power is still off.

2. Lower all power amplifier level controls to minimum.

3. Apply power to the mixers, processors etc. first.

4. Apply power to the power amplifiers last.

5. Setup mixer, processors etc. to nominal operating levels.

6. Set power amplifier level controls to desired volume.

Note: Reverse this procedure for power-down.

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1. POWER SWITCH

Press the top half of this switch to apply power to the unit. (The orange power LED ➆

will illuminate to show when the amplifier is powered.)

2. CHANNEL 1 LEVEL CONTROL

A precision 41 step input level attenuator is used to adjust volume levels.

3. CHANNEL 1 SIGNAL INDICATOR

This green LED comes on when signal is present on channel 1.

4. CHANNEL 1 CLIP INDICATOR

This RED LED lights when channel 1 has reached its maximum output capability.

5. FRONT PULL COOLING VENTS

The cooling chamber gets air from the front of the amplifier where the air is cooler. Make

sure there is adequate ventilation. Never block the vents or attach a front cover to the

rack while the equipment is operating.

6. HANDLES

These sturdy one piece aluminum handles make transporting a breeze as well as facili-

tate installation and removal from racks.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

CHANNEL

123

3050 0 dB PROTECT

23 711

Parts List For F-Series PC Sub Assemblies

PCB REF DESCRIPTION PART #

A1 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A2 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A3 5532 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55320

A4 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A5 5532 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55320

A6 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A7 5532 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-55320

A8 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A9 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A10 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A11 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

A12 4558 Op Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45580

BIAS ADJ Header, 4 Pin, .100, Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-10004

C4 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C5 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C6 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C8 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C9 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C10 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 4700µF, 100V . . . . . . .42-47212

C11 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C12 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C14 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C15 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C16 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C18 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C19 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C20 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C21 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C22 Capacitor, Electrolytic 47µF, 63V . . . . . . . . . . .47-47061

C23 Capacitor, Electrolytic 47µF, 63V . . . . . . . . . . .47-47061

C100 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C101 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C105 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C106 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C107 Capacitor, Poly, .001µF, 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-10212

C109 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C110 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C111 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C112 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C113 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C114 Capacitor, Ceramic, 39pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-39052

C115 Capacitor, Ceramic, 39pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-39052

C116 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C117 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C118 Capacitor, Poly 0.068µF 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-68312

C119 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 47µF, 63V . . . . . . . . . .47-47061

C125 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C126 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C127 Capacitor, Ceramic, 27pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-27052

C128 Not used

C129 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C130 Not used

C131 Capacitor, Ceramic, 120pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-12152

C132 Not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C133 Not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C134 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C135 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C136 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.047µF/400V . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47342

C138 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.0033µF/100V . . . . . . . . . . .46-33212

C139 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 22µF, 160V . . . . . . . . .47-22016

C140 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C141 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C142 Capacitor, Mylar, .01µF, 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-10312

C200 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C201 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C205 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C206 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C207 Capacitor, Poly, .001µF, 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-10212

C209 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 470µF, 25V . . . . . . . . .47-47125

C210 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C211 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C212 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C213 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C214 Capacitor, Ceramic, 39pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-39052

C215 Capacitor, Ceramic, 39pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-39052

C216 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C217 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C218 Capacitor, Poly 0.068µF 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-68312

C219 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 47µF, 63V . . . . . . . . . .47-47061

C225 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C226 Capacitor, Ceramic, 56pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-56052

C227 Capacitor, Ceramic, 27pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-27052

C228 Not used

C229 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C230 Not used

C231 Capacitor, Ceramic, 120pF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-12152

C232 Not used

C233 Not used

C234 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C235 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C236 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.047µF/400V . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47342

C238 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.0033µF/100V . . . . . . . . . . .46-33212

PCB REF DESCRIPTION PART #

C239 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 22µF, 160V . . . . . . . . .47-22016

C240 Capacitor, Electrolytic, 10µF, 50V . . . . . . . . . .47-10051

C241 Capacitor, Mylar, 0.22µF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-22412

C242 Capacitor, Mylar, .01µF, 100V . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-10312

D1 LED, Small Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-75320

D2 LED, Small Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-24251

D3 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D4 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D5 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D6 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D7 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D8 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D9 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D100 Diode, 1A, 1000V, 1N4007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-10000

D101 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D102 Diode, 1A, 1000V, 1N4007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-10000

D105 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D106 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D107 LED, Small Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-75320

D108 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D109 LED, Small Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-75330

D110 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D111 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D112 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

D113 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D114 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D115 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D116 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D117 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D118 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D119 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D120 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D121 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D200 Diode, 1A, 1000V, 1N4007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-10000

D201 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D202 Diode, 1A, 1000V, 1N4007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-10000

D205 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D206 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D207 LED, Small Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-75320

D208 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D209 LED, Small Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-75330

D210 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D211 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D212 Resistor 1/4W, ±5%, 47K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-47045

D213 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D214 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D215 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D216 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D217 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D218 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D219 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D220 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

D221 Diode, 1A, 200V, 1N4003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-40030

E1 Not used

E2 Wire, RED, 14AWG, 14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14214

E3 Wire, BLU, 14AWG, 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14616

E5 Wire, RED, 14AWG, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-16206

E6 Wire, BlU, 14AWG, 7” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14607

E100 Wire, GRN, 14AWG, 9” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14509

E101 Wire, BLK, 14AWG, 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14016

E102 Wire, BRN, 14AWG, 11” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14111

E103 Wire, BRN, 14AWG, 5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14105

E200 Wire, GRN, 14AWG, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14512

E201 Wire, BLK, 14AWG, 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14016

E202 Wire, BLK, 14AWG, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14008

E203 Wire, BLK, 14AWG, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14004

H1 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 8Pin, 175mm . . . . . . .05-24175

H2 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 4Pin, 254mm . . . . . . .05-24254

H3 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 4Pin, 275mm . . . . . . .05-24275

H4 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 4Pin, 125mm . . . . . . .05-24125

H5 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 4Pin, 225mm . . . . . . .05-24225

H6 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 8Pin, 255mm . . . . . . .05-24255

H7 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 8Pin, 255mm . . . . . . .05-24255

H8 Conn. Header, 4 Pin, .100, Straight . . . . . . . . .23-10004

H9 Cable, Ribbon, 24AWG, 8Pin, 255mm . . . . . . .05-24255

J100 Jack, 1/4” 7P Plastic, 24mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-06457

J101 XLR, Female, Neutrik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-40000

J102 Jack, 1/4” 3P Plastic, 24mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-06453

J103 Connector, Speakon 4 Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-45000

J200 Jack, 1/4” 7P Plastic, 24mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-06457

J201 XLR, Female, Neutrik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-40000

J202 Jack, 1/4” 3P Plastic, 24mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-06453

J203 Connector, Speakon 4 Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-45000

JMP108 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP110 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP113 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP114 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP119 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP120 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP130 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP131 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP132 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP134 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP136 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP137 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP138 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP139 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP140 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP151 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP156 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP162 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP165 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

JMP166 Resistor, 0.0Ω, 0.35” jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-00035

K1 Relay, 10 Amp, SPDT, 24VDC, JY1JDC24V . .70-05698

K100 Relay, 10 Amp, SPDT, 24VDC, JY1JDC24V . .70-05698

K200 Relay, 10 Amp, SPDT, 24VDC, JY1JDC24V . .70-05698

THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE

COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

19 4

ROTECT CHANNELPOWER

123

3050 0 dB

1 8

7 69

10 5

7. POWER INDICATOR

An orange LED unmistakably tells when the amplifier is turned on. (The various front

panel indicators were deliberately given different colors so the operator can see the status

of the amplifier from across the room with only a glance.)

8. CHANNEL 2 LEVEL CONTROL

A precision 41 step input level attenuator is used to adjust volume levels.

9. CHANNEL 2 SIGNAL INDICATOR

This green LED comes on when signal is present on channel 2.

10. CHANNEL 2 CLIP INDICATOR

This RED LED lights when channel 2 has reached its maximum output capability.

11. PROTECT INDICATOR

If the amplifier detects any problems due to abusive operating conditions, it will automati-

cally enter “PROTECT” mode. This mode will remove signal from one or both affected

channels and the “PROTECT” LED will light. (See the section entitled “PROTECT LED”

for more detailed information.)

REF DESCRIPTION PART # QTY

1Switch, Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-31360 . . . . . . . . . .1

2Binding Post, Dual, Black/Red, Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-10450 . . . . . . . . . .2

3Bridge Rectifier, 35A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-35040 . . . . . . . . . .1

4Unichassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-06009 . . . . . . . . . .1

5Heatsink, custom, natural aluminum finish . . . . . . . . . . . .12-00504 . . . . . . . . . .2

6Bracket, Fan, Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10027* . . . . . . . . . .1

7Fan, DC 24V, 80mm, 36CFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-02408 . . . . . . . . . .2**

8Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-06001-3 . . . . . . . . .1

9Switch, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-31350 . . . . . . . . . .1

10 Knob, Power Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-09001 . . . . . . . . . .2

11 Handle, Extruded, F-Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11120 . . . . . . . . . .2

12 Shield, Vent, F-Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-06003 . . . . . . . . . .2

13 Mount, Toroid Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15004 . . . . . . . . . .1

Insulator, Toroid Pad (Not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-15010 . . . . . . . . . .2

14 Transformer, Power, Toroid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Chart . . . . . . . . . .1

15 Fuse Holder (See chart for fuse values) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-81116 . . . . . . . . . .1

16 Circuit Board Assembly (Includes all PCB’s) . . . . . . . . . . .80-12028 . . . . . . . . . .1

17 Capacitor, AC Line Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-47322 . . . . . . . . . .1

18 Cover, Chassis (Not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-06005 . . . . . . . . . .1

19 Foot, .875x.3125 (Not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-19682 . . . . . . . . . .4

20 Power Cord, AC, 16AWG (Not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-01604 . . . . . . . . . .1

* F1200 uses 10-10027 dual fan bracket, F300 & F600 uses 10-10017 single fan bracket.

** F1200 uses two fans whereas F300 and F600 uses only one.

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Fuse/Transformer Selector Chart

Model Line Fuse Value Transformer P/N

F1200.........120 VAC...........12A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . . .15-12120

F1200.........230 VAC............6A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . . .15-12240

F600..........120 VAC............6A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . . .15-06120

F600..........230 VAC............3A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . . .15-06240

F300..........120 VAC............3A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . . .15-03120

F300..........230 VAC.........1 1/2A, 250V, Slow Blow . . . . . .15-03240

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE

COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

REPLACEMENT PART GUIDE

5 18

One or both clip

LED’s flash intermit-

tently

Sound is coming from

both channels when

only one channel has

signal at its input

Unit enters PROTECT

mode repeatedly after

resets

Input signal

Accessory Group’s

“Parallel Inputs” switch-

es are in the mono

position

Accessory Group’s

“BRIDGE MONO”

switches are in the

mono position

Excessive speaker load

Shorted speaker or

speaker cable

Program material con-

tains excessive signal

below 20Hz

Clip LED’s light to indi-

cate maximum output

level. This is not a

problem as long as the

LED’s don’t stay contin-

uously lit and the sound

is not distorted.

Running the system

with the LED’s continu-

ously lit will not harm

the power amp but is

dangerous to speakers

whose power ratings

are not well above the

amplifier’s power rating.

Move “Parallel Inputs”

switches to the Stereo

position.

Move “BRIDGE

MONO” switches to the

Stereo position.

Verify that the total

speaker load is not less

than the amplifiers rat-

ing. (i.e., three 4Ω

speakers per channel

is less than 2Ωtotal.)

Try different cables and

speakers

Move Accessory Group

“Sub Filters” switches

to the ON position.

CorrectionProblem Possible Cause

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If the above chart has not been able to guide you to the problem then answer the follow-

ing five questions:

1. AC cord attached to a source ‘alive’ with appropriate Voltage and current capacity?

2. Is the fuse OK and power switched on?

3. Correct level audio signal connected to inputs through known good cables?

4. Are the Accessory Group switches set properly and level controls raised sufficiently?

5. Are known good speakers connected properly using known good cables?

Carvin’s friendly technical support staff will be happy to assist by calling 800-854-2235.

MADE

AUS

IN THE

Toll Free 1-800-854-2235

WARNING –– To prevent a fire hazard, provide adequate space for ventilation! WARNING –– To prevent fire or

shock, do not expose to rain or moisture. WARNING –– Do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING –– Replace fuse only with same type and value.

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWER AMPLIFIER

600/600 WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMS POWERMAX

[ ]

15 14

1. CHANNEL 1 1/4” PHONE JACK INPUT

This stereo phone jack is designed to receive either balanced or unbalanced input sig-

nals. Balanced signals coming into this jack should be wired with the connector’s tip going

to signal + and the connector’s ring to signal -. The connector’s sleeve is then tied inter-

nally to ground through the GROUND LIFT switch.

2. CHANNEL 1 XLR INPUT CONNECTOR

Like the 1/4” phone jack, this input connector will accept either balanced or unbalanced

signals. Pin 2 is signal +, pin 3 signal - and pin 1 is grounded through the GROUND LIFT

switch.

3. CHANNEL 1 SPEAKON OUTPUT

The Speakon speaker connectors’ twist-lock design and high current capacity is a great

way to simplify speaker connection while maintaining a high, system wide damping factor.

(F1200 only).

CHANNEL 1 1/4” PHONE JACK SPEAKER OUTPUT

Standard 1/4” phone jacks are supplied for convenient speaker connection.

5. CHANNEL 1 BINDING POST SPEAKER OUTPUT

An alternative for connecting speakers is through the binding posts. RED is positive and

BLACK is negative. These high current connectors will safely clamp bare wires at their

base or will accept standard banana plugs. (The two RED binding posts are used for mono

bridging, ch1 is + and ch2 is -).

6. RMS POWERMAX™ IMPEDANCE MATCHING SWITCH

Set this switch to the position that corresponds to the speaker load. (F1200 model only.

See the section “RMS POWERMAX™” for more information.)

7. MAIN POWER FUSE

Should the fuse ever blow, replace only with same type and value (see “Fuse Selection”).

F300 3A @ 120VAC or 1 1/2A @ 230VAC, Slow Blow

F600 6A @ 120VAC or 3A @ 230VAC, Slow Blow

F1200 12A @ 120VAC or 6A @ 230VAC, Slow Blow

(Note: Some F-Series amplifiers are supplied with circuit breakers. Should one of these

ever blow, simply let the breaker cool down and press to reset.)

REAR PANEL FEATURES

17 6

MADE

AUS

IN THE

Toll Free 1-800-854-2235

MONO

BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLEL INPUTS

GROUND LIFT CH 1

GROUND LIFT CH 2

SUB FILTER CH 1

SUB FILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN 1– : GND (–)

PIN 2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN 1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO

NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGE MONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCED LINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC 50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE = 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN 2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN 3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN 1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWER AMPLIFIER

600/600 WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMS POWERMAX

[ ]

4/8

FUSE

1 2 3 4 5 6

7814 12 11 10 913

8. AC POWER CORD

Always use grounded (3 prong) outlets. Defeating the power cord’s ground connection

can result in electrocution. If the speakers produce hum caused by a ground loop, the loop

can be broken by opening the GROUND LIFT switches provided in the “ACCESSORY

GROUP”.

9. CHANNEL 2 BINDING POST SPEAKER OUTPUT

Performs the same function as channel 1’s binding posts. (See ➄.)

10.

CHANNEL 2 1/4” PHONE JACK SPEAKER OUTPUT

Performs the same function as channel 1’s jack. (See ➃.)

11.

CHANNEL 2 SPEAKON OUTPUT

Performs the same function as channel 1’s Speakon. (See ➂.)

12. ACCESSORY GROUP SWITCHES

Use these switches to enable or defeat the following features:

SWITCH FUNCTION

1...........Parallel or ‘Y’ Inputs*

2...........Parallel or ‘Y’ Inputs*

3...........Channel 1 SUB FILTER (15Hz)

4...........Channel 2 SUB FILTER (15Hz)

5...........Channel 1 GROUND LIFT

6...........Channel 2 GROUND LIFT

7...........BRIDGE MONO**

8...........BRIDGE MONO**

* Switches 1 and 2 must be set in unison. For STEREO operation both must be in the left

position, for MONO, both right.

** Switches 7 and 8 must also be set in unison. Both left for STEREO and both right for

BRIDGE MONO.

13.

CHANNEL 2 XLR INPUT CONNECTOR

Performs the same function as channel 1’s XLR input. (See ②.)

14.

CHANNEL 2 1/4” PHONE JACK INPUT

Performs the same function as channel 1’s 1/4” input. (See ①.)

15. EXHAUST VENTS

These vents must have a minimum of 3” clearance to ensure adequate ventilation.

Blocking them will cause the amp to prematurely enter “PROTECT” mode.

Loud hum coming

from speakers

(cont’d)

No sound out of one

channel

One or both channels

cut out every few min-

utes

Sound is distorted

and clip indicator(s)

are on

Sound is distorted

and clip indicator(s)

are not on or only

flash occasionally

Bridge switch not set

properly

Unit entering PRO-

TECT mode due to

overheating

Program material con-

tains excessive signal

below 20Hz

Shorted speaker or

speaker cable

Too many speakers

Amplifier input signal is

too high

Defective input cable

es (located in the

Accessory Group on

the rear panel) to the

right-most position.

Make sure the bridge

switches (located in the

Accessory Group on

the rear panel) are set

to the position appropri-

ate for your setup.

Make sure both the

front and rear of the

amplifier has adequate

space for ventilation.

Verify that the total

speaker load is not less

than the amplifiers rat-

ing. (i.e., three 4Ω

speakers per channel

is less than 2Ωtotal.)

Check for shorted

speaker cables.

Move Accessory Group

“Sub Filters” switches

to the ON position.

Try different cables and

speakers

Try connecting one

speaker system at a

time.

Turn down the output

level of equipment

feeding the amplifier. If

the sound level is too

low then raise the con-

trols on the front of the

power amp.

Try substituting a

known good cable.

CorrectionProblem Possible Cause

167

Power switch is on

but LED doesn’t light

The unit has power

but no output is pre-

sent at the speakers

Loud hum coming

from speakers

Power plug is loose or

disconnected

Circuit breaker tripped

or fuse blown in circuit

fuse box

Amplifier fuse or circuit

breaker is blown

No input signal

Open speaker cable

Blown speaker fuse

Ground loop

Missing ground feed

(unbalanced only)

Reconnect plug.

Disconnect all other

loads on the same cir-

cuit and reset circuit

breaker or replace

fuse.

Disconnect the power

cord and replace fuse

only with same type

and value or reset cir-

cuit breaker.

Check that the source

equipment is properly

feeding the amplifier’s

input. The green signal

LED’s will show if sig-

nal is present.

Replace speaker cable

with a known good one.

Check speaker cabinet

for fuses and replace

as necessary

Move one or both

GROUND LIFT switch-

es (located in the

Accessory Group on

the rear panel) to the

left-most position.

(Note: Never defeat

the ground prong of the

AC power cord.

Serious shock or elec-

trocution may occur.)

Move one or both

GROUND LIFT switch-

CorrectionProblem Possible Cause

IN CASE OF TROUBLE

Every F-Series amplifier undergoes severe environmental “burn-in” as well as thorough

computer controlled and human testing. It is unlikely a malfunction will occur. However,

when something doesn’t seem to work properly, please refer to the following chart:

The following diagram illustrates the typical stereo setup. Although it shows XLR’s for

inputs and 1/4” phone plugs for outputs, a variety of alternative connectors are available

(see the following sections on “INPUT CONNECTIONS” and “OUTPUT CONNECTIONS”).

INPUT CONNECTIONS

The preferred method of connecting input signals is with balanced XLR’s (two conductors

plus a shield wire, such as Carvin’s XLR8). Balanced input signals provide the highest gain

and best noise rejection. 1/4” phone jacks are also capable of providing balanced input by

using a stereo plug (ring-, tip+ & sleeve gnd). However, not all sources provide balanced

outputs. In these cases an unbalanced 1/4” input is recommended (single conductor plus a

shield wire, such as Carvin’s SH2 or SH15).

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INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLEL INPUTS

GROUND LIFT CH 1

GROUND LIFT CH 2

SUB FILTER CH 1

SUB FILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN 1– : GND(–)

PIN 2+ & 2– : NOTUSED

PIN 1+ : SIGNAL(+)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO

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STEREO MONO

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PIN 2 : SIGNAL(+)

PIN 3 : SIGNAL(–)

PIN 1 : GROUND

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FUSE

MON 1 EFF1 EFF 2

BAL SENDS

LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 MAIN

POWER

SENDS

CNTRL

STEREO RETURNS

TAPE SEND

L R

MON 2

LAMP

12V

SUB 1 PHONESSUB 2

Left Speaker Right Speaker

Left Speaker

Connector

Right Speaker

Connector

Left Input

Connector

Right Input

Connector

Mixer Output

Two conductors plus shield for

balanced input or one conductor

plus shield for unbalanced input.

Two conductor non-shielded, 16AWG

or larger, cable for speaker connections.

Typical Stereo Setup

CONNECTING THE SYSTEM

815

Parallel

Input

Bridge

Mono

Ch.1

Sub-Sonic Filter

IN/OUT Ch.1 Signal

Ch.1 Clip

Overall Feedback Local Feedback V+ Overcurrent

Control

Current

Limit

Current

Limit

V- Overcurrent

Control

Sensing Speaker

Relay

Ch.1 Input

Bias

and

Thermal

Sensing

Thermal Cutout Control

Ch.1

Ground

Lift

Ch.2

Input

Ch.2 Ground

Lift

Ch.2

Sub-Sonic Filter

IN/OUT

Ch.2 Signal

Ch.2 Clip

Overall Feedback

Local Feedback V+ Overcurrent

Control

Current

Limit

Current

Limit

V- Overcurrent

Control

Sensing Speaker

Relay

Thermal Cutout Control

Ch.1 Output

Ch.2 Output

Bias

and

Thermal

Sensing

(Dual fans on F1200 only.)

F-SERIES AMPLIFIER BLOCK DIAGRAM

BLOCK DIAGRAM

MONO “Y” INPUT MODE

This feature allows both channels of the amplifier to be driven from a single input. To use

this feature, plug one speaker cabinet into any of the channel 1 speaker output connectors

and a second cabinet into any of the channel 2 speaker output connectors. Next, set the

Accessory Group switches labeled “PARALLEL INPUTS” to their right-most position (as

viewed from the rear of the amplifier). Now, signal entering any input will be available on

both channels. The channel 1 level control will affect speakers connected to channel 1’s out-

put and channel 2 level will control speakers on channel 2’s outputs. This feature is also

used to “daisy chain” from one piece of equipment to the next (since channel 1 and channel 2

inputs are placed in parallel, any signal present on one will be available at the other).

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

There are two 1/4” phone jacks available for speaker connections (one for each channel).

Additionally, there are two pairs of binding posts that not only allow for high current con-

nections to speakers but are also used when “bridging” the outputs (see section titled

“Bridging the Amp”). Carvin supplies another alternative for connecting speakers to an

F1200. Widely acclaimed audio connector manufacturer “Neutrik”, created a standard for

speaker connections that provides high current capacity and ease of use. These connec-

tors, dubbed ”Speakons”, have been embraced by professionals as an improvement over

previous standards.

As shown above, standard Speakon speaker cables are wired to pins 1+ and 1-. Pins 2+

and 2- are reserved for use when biamping (as is the case on Carvin TR1503 and TR1801

trapezoidal speaker systems), or bridging (not supported).

Make sure to use heavy gauge wire for all speaker connections (no lighter than 16 gauge

up to 50’, like Carvin’s PH50). Caution: never use shielded cable (i.e., guitar cable) to

connect speakers. It poses an abnormal load on any audio power amplifier and its imped-

ance will not provide an adequate current path for the speakers.

TYPICAL LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONFIGURATIONS

Individual speakers or speaker cabinet wiring examples.

+8Ω

8Ω

SERIES CONNECTION

16ΩTOTALIMPEDANCE

16Ω

++8Ω

8Ω

PARALLELCONNECTION

4ΩTOTALIMPEDANCE

4Ω

+8Ω

8Ω

8ΩTOTAL IMPEDANCE

+8Ω

8Ω

SERIES/PARALLEL CONNECTION

8ΩTOTALIMPEDANCE

1/4" 1/2"

Speakon Connector

Twist-lock

Housing Contact

Insert Cable

Clamp Securing

Hub

Solder tinned wires

• Connect positive speaker wire to 1+ and negative wire to 1- (2+ and 2- are not connected).

• Solder wires in contacts or use hex screws provided.

• Slip "Securing Hub" then "Cable Clamp" over cable before attaching wires.

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RED binding post. (See the “Typical Bridge Mono Triamp” illustration, two pages back.)

Speaker impedance in this mode is twice the actual load on each channel. For example;

when operating an F600, whose minimum speaker impedance rating is 4Ω, in BRIDGE

MONO mode, speaker impedance must be no lower than 8Ω. A 4Ωspeaker load, in this sit-

uation, would violate the minimum impedance rating of the amplifier.

1. During power-up, the amplifier stays in a muted state until it determines all is well. First

the fan(s) kick into high speed for a few seconds. After that it looks for DC Voltages on

the outputs (F1200 only). Then if there are no short circuits on the outputs and its not

overheated, the amp auto-initializes by disengaging the mute and turning off the “PRO-

TECT LED”. This all happens during the first 5 seconds after power is applied.

2. If the output load draws excessive current, such as when a speaker cable short circuits,

the amp detects this danger and mutes the channel. It then remains muted until power

is turned off. Correct the problem then re-apply power to the unit. When power is re-

applied the unit will come on normally. When the amplifier encounters this situation, it

deals with it by muting only the affected channel. This way a shorted speaker cable on

one side won’t stop the show!

3. If the amp is subjected to sufficiently severe environmental or abusive load conditions to

cause overheating, the unit will mute the affected channel. In this case, turning the

power off and then on again will not reset the mute. The unit will have to cool off first.

Fortunately the unaffected channel will remain on while the fan(s) cool the muted chan-

nel. Remedy the problem at once! Get the amp into a cooler environment or reconfig-

ure the loads or whatever else can be done to prevent abuse. (When this situation

occurs on F1200’s, set the RMS POWERMAX™ switch to the 2Ωposition. The amp

will run cooler.) This condition mutes each channel independently so that a problem on

one channel does not shut down the entire amplifier. Again, the show goes on.

4. (F1200 only.) When the amp detects high levels of subsonic content in the program

material or DC on the output, it triggers the mute circuit. Since this circuit is non-

latching, the mute disengages as soon as the problem is corrected. As with the other

protection modes, this one works on each channel independently.

In summary:

If the amplifier goes in and out of PROTECT every few seconds, then the problem is most

likely excessive low frequencies (F1200 only).

If the amplifier goes in and out of PROTECT every few minutes, then its probably overheat-

ing.

If the amplifier goes into PROTECT and stays until you turn power off and back on again, it

is experiencing over-current. (i.e., shorted speaker cable or too many speakers are connect-

ed.)

If you turn the power off and back on a gain and the unit stays in PROTECT, then it is prob-

ably overheated and needs to cool off. Leave the power on so the fan(s) will cool it faster. It

will come back on automatically when it is cool enough. Be sure to correct whatever caused

it to overheat in the first place.

PROTECT LED

The “PROTECT LED” provides the operator with information about the status of the amplifi-

er. There are 4 different reasons for it to light.

This is made possible through the use of Carvin’s exclusive RMS POWERMAX™ feature.

Competitors boast exceptionally high power ratings at 2Ω, as does the F1200, but many

admit continuous duty is just not possible. The Carvin F1200 amplifier will continuously

deliver 600 Watts per channel into either 2Ωor 4Ωper channel by setting the RMS

POWERMAX™ switch to match the speaker load. You will recognize the value of this

feature if you have ever experienced a blown fuse or thermal shut-down when operating at

2Ω.

There are three possible configurations for using the RMS POWERMAX™ feature:

1. “Matching Mode” 2. “High Power Mode” 3. “Heat Savings Mode”.

MATCHING MODE

When loading the speaker outputs to 2Ω, set the RMS POWERMAX™ switch to the 2Ω

position. When loading the speaker outputs to 4Ωor higher, set the RMS POWERMAX™

switch to the 4/8Ωposition. Whether running 2Ωor 4Ωoutput power will remain at 600W

per channel.

HIGHER POWER MODE

Under normal operating conditions, with each channel loaded to 2Ωand the RMS POW-

ERMAX™ switch set to its 2Ωposition, the amplifier will deliver 600 Watts per channel

continuously. However, if the amplifier is not running into clipping, try switching the RMS

POWERMAX™ switch to the “4/8Ω” position. (That’s right; if the amplifier is not being

pushed to extremes, you can load both channels to 2Ωand set the RMS POWERMAX™

switch to “4/8Ω”.) Why? Because, instead of 600 Watts per channel you get 900 Watts!

The PEAK LED’s indicate when the amplifier has reached its maximum output.

Therefore, as RMS POWERMAX™ is switched from ‘higher power mode’ (900W) to

‘matching mode’ (600W), the PEAK LED’s will light sooner. The same is true when switch-

ing from ‘matching mode’ to ‘heat savings mode’.

HEAT SAVINGS MODE

If the amplifier is loaded with 4Ωor more per channel and operating under such extreme

load and environmental conditions that it’s entering thermal “PROTECT” mode, move the

RMS POWERMAX™ switch to the 2Ωposition. This will allow continued operation by

decreasing the heat in the power section.

BRIDGING THE AMP

Carvin’s F-Series of amplifiers can be operated in bridged mode if you need a high power

mono (single channel) amplifier.

When ‘bridging’ the amp, the impedance capacity is always reduce in half. For example;

if the amp is rated with a minimum impedance of 4Ωper channel then the lowest imped-

ance is 8Ωin bridge mode. Likewise, if the amp is rated at 2Ωper channel then the lowest

recommended impedance would be 4Ω.

Speaker connections must be made on the two RED binding posts. The channel 1 RED

binding post is the positive output while channel 2’s RED post is negative.

When bridging the F1200, set the RMS POWERMAX™ switch to the position that is half

the speaker’s impedance rating. (i.e., when running a 4Ωspeaker in bridge mode, the

RMS POWERMAX™ switch should be in the 2Ωposition.)

The switches in the Accessory Group labeled “BRIDGE MONO” must be in their right-

most position. The output level is controlled by channel 1’s level control (the channel 2

level control is disabled).

RMS POWERMAX™

Unlike most amplifiers, the F1200 is capable of driving speaker loads down to 2Ωper

channel, continuously, at full output power.

“Y” INPUTS

Switches 1 and 2 are used together to couple the input connectors. When the switches are

in their right-most position the signal + of channel 1’s input is tied to signal + of channel 2’s.

The same is true for signal -. This is useful when running in mono because only one input

cable is required to drive both channels.

It also provides a way of “daisy chaining” amps together. When using two or more amp’s,

plug the source into any input of the first amp then from the other input run a jumper to any

input on the second amp (and so on for additional amp’s).

SUB FILTERS

Switches 3 and 4 control the low frequency cut-off point. Switch 3 is for channel 1 and 4 is

for channel 2. These switches may be set separately to allow different cut-off frequencies for

each channel.

When in the left-most position, the SUB FILTER is engaged and the low frequencies are

down 3dB at 15Hz. In the right-most position the filter is disabled.

It is normal to run with the filters engaged. There is virtually no desirable audio content

below 20Hz. Any energy below 20Hz will waste the amplifier’s power and has a greater

potential for damaging speakers.

GROUND LIFT SWITCHES

Many times sound systems are connected in such a manner to cause ground loops that

result in audible hum. The purpose of switches 5 and 6 are to eliminate this ground loop. If

your system emits audible hum try moving the GROUND LIFT switches to the other position.

Each channel can be controlled independently but usually both channels will be “lifted” or

“grounded” simultaneously

GROUND LIFT switches such as the ones found in Carvin products are great for curing

ground loop problems. A more complicated and expensive way would be to isolate two

pieces of equipment from each other with ‘audio isolation’ or ‘line matching’ transformers.

However, never defeat the AC cord safety ground in any piece of electrical equipment

to open a ground loop. Doing so can damage equipment and cause serious electrical shock

or electrocution.

BRIDGE MONO

This power amplifier can be converted from stereo to mono, providing twice the power

capacity of a single channel, by switching into BRIDGE MONO mode and connecting the

speakers across the two RED binding posts.

When switches 7 and 8 are to their left-most position, the amplifier is configured for normal

STEREO operation. (If switches 1 and 2 are selected to mono it simply means both speaker

outputs contain the same program material. You would then plug one set of speakers into

channel 1’s outputs and a separate set of speakers into channel 2’s outputs. Channel 1’s

level control affects the speakers plugged into channel 1’s outputs while channel 2’s level

control affects speakers plugged into channel 2.)

When switches 7 and 8 are in their right-most position, the amplifier is setup for BRIDGE

MONO operation. This is different than standard mono mode in that channel 1’s outputs are

“out of phase” from channel 2’s. In this configuration a single set of speakers is connected

with one lead going to channel 1’s RED binding post and the other lead going to channel 2’s 10

Accessory Group

Recessed beneath the rear panel sits an 8 position DIP switch that controls some of the

amplifiers features. The next few paragraphs explain what the features are and how to use

them. This is called biamping (when separating the highs and lows) or triamping (when separating

the highs, mids and lows.) The F-Series power amplifiers are well suited to this application.

The following sections illustrate a few possible configurations. By following the concepts pre-

sented here, you should be able to tailor a system to fit your needs.

STEREO BIAMP SYSTEM

The following illustration demonstrates the use of a Carvin XC3000 active crossover, an

F1200 amplifier for lows and an F600 for highs.

By moving the speaker’s Biamp switch (if so equipped) to the Biamp position, the user is

able to feed power directly into the horn through the Hi’s input and into the woofer/mid

through the Lows input.

The crossover frequency of this setup was chosen to be 3.5kHz.

Low Amplifier

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BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TOPREVENTSHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

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POWERAMPLIFIER

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2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX®[ ]

4/8

FUSE

Left

Highs

PHASE

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INPUT

XC3000

Electronic Crossover

OUT

CHANNELTWO CHANNEL ONE

LOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT

SUM

S/NREMOVED

INPUT

OUT IN

OUT

PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE

CH 1/2

50-60Hz 20VA

120V 240V

MON1 EFF1 EFF2

BALSENDS

LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 MAIN

POWER

SENDS

CNTRL

STEREORETURNS

TAPESEND

L R

MON2

LAMP

12V

SUB1 PHONESSUB2

Mixer Output

Crossover

Input

High Amplifier

Right

Lows

Left

Lows

Right

Highs

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MONO

BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TOPREVENTSHOCK, DO

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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

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POWERAMPLIFIER

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2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX®[ ]

4/8

FUSE

TYPICAL STEREO BIAMP SETUP

BIAMPING AND TRIAMPING

It is desirable in many circumstances to bypass the speaker’s passive crossover network

and power the individual drivers through an active crossover.

MONO TRIAMP SYSTEM

This illustration shows a Carvin XC3000 active crossover, F1200 amplifier for lows, F600 for

mids and F300 for the highs in BRIDGE MONO mode. Cabling from the speakers and their

selector switches are set as in stereo mode above. However, the power amplifiers are setup

in BRIDGE MONO mode and the speakers connect to the bridge outputs (channel 1’s RED

binding post is signal + and channel 2’s RED binding post is signal -.)

Warning: These power amplifiers produce extreme volume levels capable of causing per-

manent hearing damage.

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OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

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POWERAMPLIFIER

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RMSPOWERMAX®

[ ]

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FUSE

MONO

BRIDGE

–

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INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWERAMPLIFIER

600/600WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX ®[ ]

4/8

FUSE

PHASE

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INPUT

XC3000

Electronic Crossover

OUT

CHANNELTWO CHANNELONE

LOW OUT MID OUT HIGHOUT LOW OUT MID OUT HIGHOUT LOW OUT

SUM

S/NREMOVED

INPUT

OUT IN

OUT

PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE

CH 1/250-60Hz 20VA

120V 240V

MON1 EFF1 EFF2

BALSENDS

LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 MAIN

POWER

SENDS

CNTRL

STEREORETURNS

TAPESEND

L R

MON2

LAMP

12V

SUB1 PHONESSUB2

Mixer Output

Left

Highs

Crossover

Input

High Amplifier

Left

Mids

Left

Lows

Right

Highs

Right

Lows

Right

Mids

Mid Amplifier

Low Amplifier

MONO

BRIDGE

–

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INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWERAMPLIFIER

600/600WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX®[ ]

4/8

FUSE

MONO

BRIDGE

–

"Daisy Chain"

from left speakers

to right speakers.

Shown in "Bridge Mono" mode.

TYPICAL BRIDGE MONO TRIAMP

STEREO TRIAMP SYSTEM

This diagram demonstrates the use of a Carvin XC3000 active crossover, F1200 amplifier

for lows, F600 for mids and F300 for the highs. By moving the speaker Biamp switch to the

Biamp position, the user is able to feed power directly into the horn through the High input

and into the woofer/mid through the Low input. This time the speaker’s woofer/mid combina-

tion is actually only reproducing the mid frequencies. The lows are then fed to the sub-

woofer whose crossover selector switch is in the Bypass position. The crossover frequency

between the high and mid is 3.5kHz. The crossover frequency between the mid and low is

500Hz.

MADE AUS

IN THE

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WARNING–– To prevent a fire hazard, provide adequate space for ventilation! WARNING –– To prevent fire or

shock,do not expose to rain or moisture. WARNING–– Do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING–– Replace fuse only with same type and value.

MONO

BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TOPREVENTSHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWERAMPLIFIER

600/600WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX ®[ ]

4/8

FUSE

PHASE

MADE AUS

IN THE

INPUT

XC3000

Electronic Crossover

OUT

CHANNELTWO CHANNELONE

LOW OUT MIDOUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT MIDOUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT

SUM

S/NREMOVED

INPUT

OUT IN

OUT

PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE PHASE

CH 1/2

50-60Hz 20VA

120V 240V

MON1 EFF1 EFF2

BALSENDS

LEFT/3 RIGHT/4 MAIN

POWER

SENDS

CNTRL

STEREORETURNS

TAPESEND

L R

MON2

LAMP

12V

SUB1 PHONESSUB2

Mixer Output

Left

Highs

Crossover

Input

High Amplifier

MADE AUS

IN THE

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shock,do not expose to rain or moisture. WARNING–– Do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING–– Replace fuse only with same type and value. 8

MONO

BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TOPREVENTSHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWERAMPLIFIER

600/600WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX®

[ ]

4/8

FUSE

Left

Mids

Left

Lows

Right

Highs

Right

Lows

Right

Mids

Mid Amplifier

Low Amplifier

MADE AUS

IN THE

Toll Free 1-800-854-2235

WARNING–– To prevent a fire hazard, provide adequate space for ventilation! WARNING –– To prevent fire or

shock,do not expose to rain or moisture. WARNING–– Do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING–– Replace fuse only with same type and value.

MONO

BRIDGE

–

INPUTS OUTPUTS

PARALLELINPUTS

GROUNDLIFT CH 1

GROUNDLIFT CH 2

SUBFILTER CH 1

SUBFILTER CH 2

ACCESSORY GROUP

PIN1– : GND (–)

PIN2+ & 2– : NOT USED

PIN1+ : SIGNAL (+)

CAUTION: TOPREVENTSHOCK, DO

NOTDEFEAT THE SAFETY GROUND.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

BRIDGEMONO

RMS POWERMAX

BALANCEDLINE SPEAKER

ON OFF

LIFT GND

STEREO MONO

120VAC50/60Hz 1400VA

FUSE= 12A SLOW BLOW

PIN2 : SIGNAL (+)

PIN3 : SIGNAL (–)

PIN1 : GROUND

PROFESSIONAL STEREO

POWERAMPLIFIER

600/600WATTS

2 OHMS MIN. IMPEDANCE

RMSPOWERMAX®

[]

4/8

FUSE

TYPICAL STEREO TRIAMP SETUP

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