Novik Neo NOVO-900 User manual

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NOVO-500 / 900 /
1500 / 2500
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
POWER AMPLIFIERS
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CH 1 0 MAX CH 2
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2
Installation................................................................................................................. 3
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 4
Wiring......................................................................................................................... 5
Stereo (dual) wiring using the SPEAKON® conectors.......................................... 5
Stereo (dual) wiring using the BINDING POST conectors.................................... 5
Bridge - Mono wiring using the BINDING POST conectors .................................. 6
Bridge – Mono wiring using the SPEAKON® conectors ....................................... 6
Parallel wiring using the SPEAKON® conectors ................................................... 7
Paralell wiring using the BINDING POST conectors ............................................. 7
Specifications............................................................................................................. 8
Notes ......................................................................................................................... 9

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Important Safety Instructions
1-Read these instructions.
2-Keep these instructions.
3-Heed all warnings
4-Follow all instructions.
5-Do not use this apparatus near wáter.
6-Clean only with a dry cloth.
7-Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
8-Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, hear registers, stoves, or other apparatus (inluding
amplifiers) that produce heat .
9-Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized of grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-tyope plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided foryour safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the absolete outlet.
10-Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, partiulary at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11-Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Important Safety Instructions.
12-Use only with a cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip/over.
13-Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14-Refer all servicing to qualified service personel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects hace fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate norally, or has
been dropped.
15-Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains.
16-WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
17- DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJETS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
18- THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
To prevent electric shock do not remove top or bottom covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
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WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS
The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important operating or maintenance
instructions.
IMPORTANT
NOVO-500, NOVO-900, NOVO-1500, NOVO-2500 amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring.
MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION!
Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly above
or below the unit. Because this amplifier has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic
field which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The field is strong-
est just above and below the unit.
If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifier(s)in the botton of the rack
and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at the top.
Provide standard rack-mount clearance of 2 inches on each side and 50 mm in the rear.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Novik power amplifier. All four models in the NOVO
series are powerful, rugged and reliable. They are suited for applications such as churches,
concert tours, stages, disco, pubs, or any place that requires amplifier installation.
Features include XLR inputs, Speakon®and binding post outputs, stereo or bridge-mono
mode, power/signal/clip indicators, forced-air cooling; and protection againsts shorts, no load.
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FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cuase undesired opera-
tion.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, wich can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to wich the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Installation
Designed to fit into a standard 19-inch equipment rack, the unit takes up only two rack spaces. Secure this
unit with four rack-mount screws and cup washers. For optimum cooling, rack amps without spaces between
them. If amps are racked with spaces between them, solid non-vented rack panels are recommended be-
tween amps. Provide standard rack-mount clearance of 2 inches on each side and 50 mm in the rear.
This unit comes with a variable speed fan that auto-adjusts fan speed depending on the temperature of the
unit during operation. Airflow is front to back, so do not place any object that may prevent heat from exiting
the unit from its back vent.

PROTECT
POWER
CLIP
ON OFF
SIGNAL
0
PROTECT
CLIP
SIGNAL
MAX
(BRIDGE)
CH 1 0 MAX CH 2
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FRONT PANEL
1-Rack-mount hole (one of four)
2-Protect LED: Yellow LED, one per channel, indicates channel shutdown.
3- Clip LED: Red LED, one per channel, flashes when signal is audibly distorting.
4-Signal Presence LED: Green LED, one per channel, flashes when input signal exceeds -40 dBu.
5-Power Switch: Push-on, push-off..
6-Power LED: Blue LED illuminates when amplifier is on.
7- Volume Control: Sets output level of each channel.
8- Grille: Allows flow-through ventilation from front to back.
9- LCD Screen (ONLY NOVO-2500): It shows operations mode (STEREO/BRIDGE/PARALELL) and both channels
temperature.
BACK PANEL
9- Reset Button: Resets the circuit breaker.
10- Power Cable: Permanently attached cable connects to AC mains power.
11- Output Connectors: One Speakon per channel connects to loudspeakers.
12- Output Connectors: One pair binding posts per channel connects to loudspeakers.
13-Grille: Allows flow-through ventilation from front to back.
14- Output Mode Switch: Stereo (dual), Parallel or Bridge.
15- Input Connectors: Balanced XLR, one per channel.
16- Input Connectors: TRS inputs, Channels 1 and 2.
17-Inputs Connectors: RCA, one per channel.
18- Sensitivity: Three position operating switch to adjust amplifiers sensitivity according to signal source.
19-Limiter: Switch for limiter activating, witch fixes al 5% the maximum distortion value, thus protecting loud-
speakers and improving listening quality at high volumes.
20-Ground/Lift Switch: Setting the amplifier to be grounded or lifted.
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Wiring
STERO (DUAL) WIRING USING THE SPEAKON®CONNECTORS
1- See Figure 3 On the back panel, set the Output Mode Swith to STEREO.
2- Wire the speakers to the SPEAKON® connectors as shown.
Figure 3- Stereo (Dual) Wiring with SPEAKON®Connectors.
STERO (DUAL) WIRING USING THE BINDING POST CONNECTOS
1-See figure 4. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Swich to STEREO.
2-Wire the speakers to the binding post connectors as shown.
Input signals
Figure 4- Stereo (DUAL) Wiring With BINDING POST CONNECTORS.

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Wiring
BRIDGE-MONO WIRING USING THE BINDING POST CONNECTORS
Bridge-mono mode doubles the output power of the amplifier.
1- See Figure 5. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to BRIDGE.
2- Wire the speaker to the Binding Post connectors as shown.
3- Only the Channel 1 Volume Control works in Bridge-mono mode.
Figure 5. Bridge-Mono Wiring With SPEAKON®Connectors.
BRIDGE-MONO WIRING USING THE SPEAKON®CONNECTORS
Bridge-mono mode doubles the output power of the amplifier.
1-See Figure 5. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to BRIDGE.
2-Wire the speaker to the Speakon connector as shown.
3-Only the Channel 1 Volume Control works in Bridge-mono mode.
Figura 6. Conexión Puente-Mono con conectores SPEAKON®
Figure 6. Bridge-Mono Wiring With Binding Post Connectors.

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Wiring
PARALLEL WIRING USING THE SPEAKON®CONNECTORS
With this wiring, a signal sent to Channel 1 is paralleld to both channels so that it is reproduced by both speakers.
1- See Figure 5. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to PARALLEL.
2- Wire the speaker to the SPEAKON® connector as shown.
Figura 7. Parallel Wiring With SPEAKON®.Connectors.
PARALLEL WIRING USING THE BINDING POST CONNECTORS
With this wiring, a signal sent to Channel 1 is paralleld to both channels so that it is reproduced by both speakers.
1- See Figure 6. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to PARALLEL.
3- Wire the speaker to the Binding Post connectors as shown.
Figure 8. Parallel Wiring With Binding Post Connectors.

Specications
Guaranteed Minimum Power NOVO-500 NOVO-900 NOVO-1500 NOVO-2500
8Ω EIA output power 1 KHz 0.1 % THD 150 W 300 W 600 W 1000 W
4Ω EIA output power 1 KHz 0.1 % THD 250 W 450 W 750 W 1250 W
8Ω bridge mono 500 W 900 W 1500 W 2500 W
Performance
Frequency Reponse (at1 watt) 20 Hz- 20KHz, +1/ -1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5%, 20Hz- 20KHz
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) <0.3%
60 Hz and 7 kHzat 4:1, from full rated output to -30 dB.
Voltaje Gain 20 dB 28 dB 32 dB 34 dB
Damping Factor (8Ω ), 10 Hz- 400 Hz >300
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (below rated power, Hz to >85 dB
20 kHz, A-weighted)
Crosstalk(below rated power)
At 1 kHz -76 dB
At 20 kHz 58 dB
Input Sensitivity for full rated power at 4Ω 1.25 V rms
Input Impedance (nominal)
Balanced 20 kΩ
Unbalanced 10 kΩ
Connectors, controlsand indicators
InputConnectors One balanced XLR for each channel
OutputConnectors (Speaker Connectors) SPEAKON and one pair BINDING POST for each channel
Front Panel Controls Power on/off switch, one gain control per channel
Rear Panel Controls Llave de modo de salida. Estéreo (dual) o puente
Power Indicator One Blue LED
Signal Indicator One green LEDper channel
Clip (Peak) Indicator One red LED per channel
Protect indicator Yellow LED, one per channel, indicates channel shutdown.
Construction
Protection Rotection against short circuits, no-load, on/off muting,
RF Interference.
Stable into reactive or mismatched loads.
Ventilation Flow-through ventilation from front to back
Protection Internal heat sinks with forced air. Fan cooled, speed
regulated, thermal protection.
Dimensionsin mm (W x H x D) 482x317x88 482x395x88 482x410x88
Net Weight 8,6 kg 10,1 kg 15,5 kg 16,2 kg
Power consumption 1000 W 1800 W 3000 W 5000 W
Specifications subject to change without notice
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Power Supply 115/230V~60/50Hz