Redback A 4235 User manual

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Operating Manual
A 4235 30W Mixer Public Address Amplier
A 4245 60W Mixer Public Address Amplier
A 4255 100W Mixer Public Address Amplier
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OVERVIEW
These compact 1RU rack mount ampliers are suitable for both stand alone PA system use, or as zone ampliers in
larger systems requiring local inputs. All models operate on 240V ac or 24V dc for battery backup operation.
All models include a choice of six source options on 2 inputs. Input one consists of a 3-pin XLR which can be set for either
balanced mic level (3mV) or balanced line level (2V), adjusted via a rear mounted trimpot. A dual RCA is also provided
on input one with adjustable sensitivity of either 300mV or 1V. Input two consists of three sets of dual RCA sockets
on the rear panel and a 3.5mm jack on the front panel. Auxiliary source inputs are selected via the front panel switch.
Input one can be DIP switch selectable to VOX mute input two. Phantom power is also provided on input one XLR. Volume
level controls are provided on the front panel for inputs one and two.
The circuit includes protection features in case of output over voltage, over current and over temperature. All are self re-
setting once the fault condition is removed. Visual indication via front panel LEDs display amplier status at all times.
FEATURES
• Compact 1RU 19” rack mount design
• Balanced mic or line input
• VOX muting
• Phantom power
• Four auxiliary inputs
• 3.5mm Jack Input (Front Mounted)
• Overload limiting
• Over voltage limiting
• On demand fan cooling (60W and 100W versions only)
• Over temperature shut down protection
• Dual input connectors
• Variable input sensitivities
• 240V ac / 24V dc operation
• Australian designed & manufactured

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REAR PANEL
1 240V AC Input
Connect to a 220-240V AC @ 50Hz power source.
2 100V Output
Speakers tted with a 100V line transformer may be connected. Always ensure that the toal load of the
speakers does not exceed the rated output of the amplier ie 333Ω minimum at 100V for the A 4235 (30W),
166Ω minimum at 100V for the A 4245 (60W) and 100Ω minimum at 100V for the A 4255 (100W). Otherwise
either the DC or mains fuse could blow or the fault led activate and the amp will shut down. Always be careful
to avoid short circuits and connection to the wrong terminals. Refer to Fig 2 and Fig 3 for more details about the
impedance of speakers and how to check the impedance.
3 Input 2
Input 2 consists of 3 sets of Dual RCA inputs and a front mounted 3.5mm jack. Each of these inputs has an
adjustable input sensitivity of either 300mV or 1V set by DIP switches 4-6. The input is selected by the rotary
switch on the front of the unit which has four positions. Three of the positions select the three RCA inputs and
the fourth position selects the music input on the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted by the Input 2 volume pot
on the front of the unit.
4 DIP Switch Settings
The A 4235 range of ampliers have a set of options which are enabled via the DIP switches 1-8.
Switch 1-3 Not used
Switch 4-6 sets the input sensitivity for the Auxiliary RCA inputs on Input 2 to either 1V or 300mV.
Switch 7 sets the input sensitivity for the Dual RCA line input to either 1V or 300mV. Note: this only affects
the line input.
Switch 8 Input 1 can be set to Vox Input 2 and is switched on via DIP 8.
5 Vox Sensitivity
When the VOX is set to “ON” via DIP 8, Input 2 is muted when audio at Input 1 is present. The sensitivity of the
VOX circuit is adjusted via this trimpot.
6 Input 1
Input 1 can be used for mic or line input operation. The dual RCA line input has adjustable line input sensitivity
of either 300mV or 1V (Set by DIP switch 7). The balanced XLR input has an adjustable input sensitivity from 3mV
up to 2V. Phantom power is available on the balanced XLR input. Volume is adjusted via the Input 1 volume pot
on the front of the unit.
7 Resettable DC Fuse
Used to protect the unit when powered from 24V DC. This fuse is resettable by pressing the red button.
8 24V DC Input
Battery Backup: Provision has been provided to run the amplier from a suitably rated 24V battery system in the
event of a mains failure. Using appropriately rated cable, connect the battery to the “24V DC In” terminals.
Observe correct polarity when connecting.
Fig 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 1
3
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L
R
100V
OUT
24V DC
IN
L
R
240VAC @ 50Hz
Input 2 Input 1
Balanced
Input
Sensitivty
L
R
Vox
Sens.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIP Switches
(Refer to table1)
Aux 3 Aux 2 Aux 1 Line Balanced
Table 1 : DIP Switch Settings
SW
1-3 Not Used
4
5
6
7Line input
Input Senitivity
Aux 3 1V 300mV
SW Input
On O
Aux 2
Aux 1 On O
On O
On O
On O
8Vox Disable Vox Enable
SW
(3mV) (2V)
Resettable DC FUSE
Output
30W
Fuse
3 Amp
5 Amp
7.5 Amp
60W
100W
Mic Line
Output
30W
Fuse
1 Amp
2 Amp
4 Amp
60W
100W
AC Fuse (M 205)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OPEN BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY !
CAUTION
- +
+_
- +
+_
12
3
1 • Shield
2 • Hot
3 • Cold
Balanced Input
Conguration
3 4 5
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the REDBACK amplier fails to deliver the rated performance, check the following:
No Power, No Lights
Make sure amplier power switch is on. Make sure mains power switch is on at the wall. Check the mains and DC fuse.
Replace with only the correct type and rating. Over rated fuses with invalidate warranty.
Distorted Output
Check that the speaker type is correct for the output that you are using (ie. 4-16Ω, 70V or 100V line). Check for any short
circuits on the speaker line. Check speaker line impedance. Note you must use an inpmedance meter for this such as
Altronics Q 2001.
Very Low Output Volume
Make sure that the input is the correct level (check for shorted connectors). Check for any short circuits on the speaker
line.
Check input DIP switches are set correctly.
Continually Blows Fuses
Make sure that the speaker line is not shorted. Check speaker types, ratings and if on correct output.
Amplier Keeps on Cutting In & Out
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation around the amplier. Check the vent slots on the front,top and sides are not
covered or blocked and the fan on the rear is functioning correctly. Check also speaker types, ratings and for any short
circuits on the speaker line.
About 100V Line Speaker Systems
Wiring speakers in parallel for 100V line: Where several speakers are to be used
at one time, on one circuit, it becomes necessary to use speakers fitted with
line-matching transformers. This is to overcome the effects of connectingspeakers
in parallel and cable losses. The amplifier generally has an output voltage of
100 volts. In this configuration the total wattage load on the amplifier is derived
from adding all the line transformer primary tap ratings together. For example, 70
one watt speakers will have a total speaker load of 70 watts. Or alternatively, it is
conceivable to connect 100 one watt speakers to a 100 watt, 100 volt line amplifier.
Measuring 100V Line Speaker Impedance: To measure amplifier system load,
you must use an impedance meter in order to measure the AC resistance of the
connected speaker network. Impedance cannot be measured with a standard multi-
meter, as this measures the DC resistance. Use the Altronics Q 2001 or similar im-
pedance meter.
70V 100V
Load System System
0.5W 9.4kΩ20kΩ
0.66W 7.12kΩ15kΩ
1W 4.7kΩ10kΩ
1.25W 3.76kΩ8kΩ
2W 2.35kΩ5kΩ
2.5W 1.88kΩ4kΩ
3W 1.56kΩ3.3kΩ
5W 940Ω2kΩ
7.5W 626Ω1.3kΩ
10W 470Ω1kΩ
70V 100V
Load System System
15W 313Ω666Ω
20W 235Ω500Ω
30W 156Ω333Ω
40W 117Ω250Ω
60W 78Ω166Ω
100W 47Ω100Ω
125W 37Ω80Ω
250W 19Ω40Ω
500W 9.4Ω20Ω
Altronics Q 2001 Impedance Meter
Fig 2
Fig 3

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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUTS
A 4235: .................................30 watts RMS
A 4245: .................................60 watts RMS
A 4255: ...............................100 watts RMS
Distortion:..........................< 0.5%, @ 1kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Mic input:....................50Hz - 12kHz, -3dB
Line input: ..................50Hz - 15kHz, -3dB
SENSITIVITY
Mic input: ............................3mV-2V balanced
Line input:.................................300mV-1V
Aux inputs: .............................. 300mV-1V
3.5mm input: ............................... 600mV
*Specications subject to change without notice
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
Mic input: .........> 75dB below rated output
Line input:........> 81dB below rated output
OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Speakers: ...........................Screw terminals
INPUT CONNECTORS
Input1: ........3 pin XLR balanced or 2 x RCA
Input2: ..................3 x RCA and 3.5mm Jack
24V DC power: ...................Screw terminals
240V AC power: .........IEC power connector
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User manual revision number: 1.0 15/07/2013
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