Operating Manual

CA SERIES
CA-502
CA-504
CA-1.02
CA-1.04
CA-1.52
CA-1.54
2- and 4-channel
Power Amplifier

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Important Safety Instructions • Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement

1. Read these instructions. n’accepte pas la fiche, consulter

2. Keep these instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral
un électricien pour qu’il
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the symbolisant la foudre est prévu pour sensibiliser remplace la prise désuète.
3. Heed all warnings. user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous l’utilisateur à la présence de tension de voltage
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Elle pourrait 11. Protéger le cordon de secteur
4. Follow all instructions. be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of constituer un danger de risque de décharge élec- contre tous bris ou pincement
electric shock to persons. The exclamation point trique pour les utilisateurs. Le point d’excl mation
5. To reduce the risk of fire or within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert dans le triangle équilatérale alerte l’utilisateur de la qui pourraient l’endommager,
electric shock, do not expose the user to the presence of important operating présence de consignes qu’il doit d’abord consulter soit à la fiche murale ou à
and maintenance instructions in the literature avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
this apparatus to rain or accompanying the device. l’appareil.
moisture. 12. N’employer que les accessoires
6. Do not use this apparatus near convenience receptacles, and 1. Lisez ces instructions. recommandés par le fabricant.
water. the point where they exit from 2. Conservez ces instructions.
the apparatus. 13. N’utiliser qu’avec les systèmes
7. Clean only with dry cloth. 3. Observez les avertissements. de fixation,chariots, trépied
12. Only use attachments/ ou autres, approuvés par le
8. Do not block any ventilation accessories specified by the 4. Suivez ces instructions.
openings. Install in accordance 5. Pour réduire le risque de feu fabricant ou vendus avec
manufacturer. l’appareil.
with the manufacturer’s ou la décharge électrique, ne
instructions. 13. Use only with the cart, stand, 14. Débrancher l’appareil lors des
tripod, bracket, or table pas exposer cet appareil pour
9. Do not install near any heat pleuvoir ou l’humidité. orages électriques ou si inutilisé
specified by the manufacturer, pendant une longue période de
sources such as radiators, or sold with the apparatus. 6. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de
heat registers, stoves, or other l’eau. temps.
When a cart is used, use
apparatus. caution when moving the cart/ 15. Un entretient effectué par un
7. Le nettoyer à l’aide d’un tissus
10. Do not defeat the safety apparatus combination to avoid sec. centre de service accrédité
purpose of the polarized or injury from tip-over. est exigé si l’appareil a été
groundingtype plug. A polarized 8. Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures endommagé de quelque façon:
14. Unplug this apparatus during de ventilation, installer selon les si il a été exposé à la pluie,,
plug has two blades with lightning storms or when
one wider than the other. A consignes du fabricant. l’humidité ou s’il ne fonctionne
unused for long periods of time. 9. Eloigner des sources de chaleur pas normalement ou qu’il a été
grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding 15. Refer all servicing to qualified tel: radiateurs, fourneaux ou échappé.
prong. The wide blade or the service personnel. Servicing is autres appareils qui produisent
third prong are provided for your required when the apparatus de la chaleur.
safety. If the provided plug does has been damaged in any way, 10. Ne pas modifier ou amputer
not fit into your outlet, consult such as power-supply cord or le système de la mise à terre.
an electrician for replacement plug is damaged, liquid has Une prise avec mise à terre
of the obsolete outlet. been spilled or objects have comprend deux lames dont
fallen into the apparatus, the une plus large ainsi qu’une mise
11. Protect the power cord apparatus has been exposed
from being walked on or à terre: ne pas la couper ou
to rain or moisture, does not la modifier. Si la prise murale
pinched particularly at plugs, operate normally, or has been
dropped.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED (EARTHED)

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FCC Compliance Unpacking About Ashly

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC As a part of our system of quality control, Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two every Ashly product is carefully inspected group of recording engineers, concert sound
conditions: before leaving the factory to ensure flawless professionals, and electronics designers. The
■ This device may not cause harmful appearance. first products were elaborate custom consoles
interference After unpacking, please inspect for any for friends and associates, but business quickly
■ This device must accept any physical damage. Save the shipping carton spread to new clients and the business grew.
interference received, including and all packing materials, as they were The philosophy we established from the
interference that may cause undesired carefully designed to reduce to a minimum the very beginning holds true today: to offer only
operation possibility of transportation damage should the the highest quality audio tools at an affordable
Note: This equipment has been tested unit again require packing and shipping. In the cost to the professional user − ensuring
and found to comply with the limits for a event that damage has occurred, immediately reliability and long life. Years later, Ashly
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 notify your dealer so that a written claim to remains committed to these principles.
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed cover the damages can be initiated. Ashly’s exclusive five-year, worry-free
to provide reasonable protection against The right to any claim against a public warranty remains one of the most generous
harmful interference in both a commercial carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not policies available on any commercial- grade
and residential installation. This equipment notified promptly and if the shipping carton product. The warranty covers every product
generates, uses and can radiate radio and packing materials are not available for with the Ashly brand name, and is offered at no
frequency energy and, if not installed and inspection by the carrier. Save all packing extra cost to you.
used in accordance with the instructions, materials until the claim has been settled. Please read this entire manual to fully
may cause harmful interference to radio understand the features and capabilities of this
communications. However, there is no product.
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment 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 which the
receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents 1 Introduction • Input gain settings per channel: 26dB,

32dB, 38dB, or 1.4V
1 Introduction................... 4 Thank you for your purchase of this Ashly CA
• Remote DC level control per channel
power amplifier. This product uses state of the
2 Requirements................. 4 art, light weight, high power, high efficiency • Remote standby contact closure, with
2.1 AC mains ........................ 4
switching technology developed through polarity setting
2.2 Input wiring .................... 5
years of design and testing. CA amplifiers are
2.3 Speaker wire ....................5 • Universal 100-240VAC operation, 50-60Hz,
available in three power levels, designed to
2.4 Remote control wire ........ 5 detachable AC connector
meet the most demanding live sound and fixed
2.5 Mechanical ..................... 5
installation sound systems in stadiums, arenas, • Continuously variable cooling fan(s)
2.6 Cooling ........................... 6
performance venues, worship spaces and
• Protection: Inrush current limitation, over-
3 Amplifier Protection........ 6 convention centers.
temperature, output short-circuit/over-
4 Front Panel Features....... 7 power, output DC, mains fuse
1.2 Features
4.1 Air vents.......................... 7
• Two or four channel models • Safety/Compliance: cTUVus, CE, FCC Class
4.2 Channel LED indicators... 7
B, RoHS
4.3 Protect LED ..................... 7 • 500W, 1,000W, or 1,500W per channel
4.4 Disable LED..................... 7 models • Ashly five year warranty
4.5 Channel attenuators....... 7
• Active power factor correction (PFC)
4.6
4.7
Bridge LED.......................
Power switch/LED ...........
7
7 • Low impedance output (to 2 Ohm)
2 Requirements
4.8 Model number................. 7 Before connecting to AC mains power, make
• Direct 70V or 100V output
4.9 Mounting holes............... 7 sure that the mechanical installation, cooling
5 Rear Panel Features........ 8 • Extremely efficient and lightweight requirements, wiring, and controls are all set to
5.1 Standby connector ......... 8 the configuration needed for your application.
• Neutrik® Combo XLR - 1/4" jack and
5.2a Standby polarity ............. 8 Failure to do so could result in damage to the
Euroblock input connectors
5.2b Front panel disable ......... 8 unit or to other components in the system.
5.3a DIP switch (HPF)..............8 • Euroblock speaker output connectors
5.3b DIP switch (limiter)...........8 2.1 AC Mains
• Front panel soft-power switch, defeatable
5.3c DIP switch (gain)..............8 This amplifier will auto-detect AC mains
5.4 Euroblock input jack.........8 • Front panel level controls, fully off = mute, voltage from 100 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz. For
5.5 Remote DC level control...8 defeatable nominal 120VAC mains, the allowed operating
5.6 Bridge mode switch..........8 range is 70-135VAC, with 85VAC required for
• Front panel LEDs for clip/mute, signal,
5.7 Combo input jacks............9 start-up. For nominal 240VAC operation the
current, temperature, bridge mode, protect,
5.8 Speaker outputs...............9 range is 140-270VAC. Use only the provided
and front panel disable
5.9 AC mains..........................9 AC cord to connect to AC mains.
• 80Hz 2nd order hi-pass filter per channel
6 Troubleshooting ............. 9 All CA models have a fixed, non-defeatable
(on/off)
warm-up delay of two seconds to protect
7 Specifications ........ 10-11 • Clip limiter per channel (on/off) against excessive in-rush current when first
8 Warranty..................... 12

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powered up. The model number and power level signal wires in close proximity or parallel The following table lists the resistance per 100
consumption are indicated on the back panel to long speaker cables, AC power cables, or feet of common copper wire gauges, and also
label placed near the AC inlet. To reduce the power transformers, as they can induce hum or lists the percentage of the speaker load power
risk of ground loop hum, all sound system oscillation. which would be lost as heat in an arbitrary
ground references should originate at the 100 ft run of different gauges of 2-conductor
same AC power distribution point. Do not lift or 2.3 Speaker Wire copper speaker wire.
remove the amplifier power cord ground pin. Note: The sound system installer is responsible
for using loudspeaker wiring that is in Wire Ohms 8Ω 4Ω 2Ω
2.2 Input Signal Wire compliance with local electrical code. The Gauge /100ft load load load
following recommendations for speaker wiring
Use shielded wiring for balanced or unbalanced #8 0.0605Ω 0.8% 1.5% 3%
are based on UL 60065 section 5.2-d and the
audio signals. Shielding which is properly
US National Electrical Code Article 725. These #10 0.1018Ω 1.3% 2.5% 5%
grounded will protect the signal from outside
are only guidelines, consult your local code for
electrical interference such as RF, fluorescent #12 0.1619Ω 2.0% 4.0% 8%
specific up to date requirements.
lighting, and computer/display emissions.
#14 0.2575Ω 3.2% 6.4% 12.8%
Unbalanced or single-ended (tip-sleeve) lines • Class 2 wiring is typically used when the
of less than 10 feet are generally ok, but for maximum measured open-circuit speaker #16 0.4094Ω 5.1% 10.2% 20.4%
greater distance or noisy field environments, output voltage is less than 120V rms.
#18 0.6510Ω 8.1% 16.3% 32.6%
use balanced input signal wiring.
• Class 3 wiring is typically used if the
measured open circuit output voltage This table expresses the power loss as a
exceeds 120V rms, such as when percentage of the load’s power rather than
amplifiers are used in bridged mode. the total amplifier output power in order to
See the specifications for specific model accurately determine power loss at other cable
configurations that may require Class 3 lengths. For example, if you plan to deliver 150
speaker wiring. watts to an 8 Ohm load through 50 ft of 14 ga.
cable, the power loss in the cable would be
Speaker wire gauge: CA amplifiers are capable
half that of a 100 ft run of #14 wire as shown
of delivering high levels of output current, so
in the table, or 1.6% of 150W, which is an
the wire gauge used for speaker outputs is
insignificant 2.4 watts. However, if you were
important. Inadequate wire gauge, especially
to run 200 ft of 18 ga. cable to a 2 Ohm load,
over long distance, adds significant resistance
the loss would be twice that of the 100 ft run
to the speaker’s own impedance, reducing
shown in the table, or 65.2% of 250W, which is
the power which is actually delivered to the
Each channel's Euroblock, 1/4" phone jack, 163 watts lost as heat. Always be sure to use
speaker. It could also result in a decreased
and XLR inputs are wired in parallel, with adequate gauge speaker wire.
damping factor and potential fire hazard. Since
XLR pin 2 (+) and pin 3 (-). When using an
power at the speaker load is of primary concern
unbalanced input, wire the signal to the input
in system design, refer to the table below to
(+) Euroblock pin, phone jack tip, or XLR pin 2,
best determine appropriate wire gauge for your
and also be sure to wire the input (-) pin, phone
application.
jack ring, or XLR pin 3 to ground. Do not leave
the (-) input unconnected. Avoid running low

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2.4 Remote Control Wire 2.6 Cooling

Air vents on the amplifier front and side
• Remote DC level control - Bell or telephone
panels must have access to free flowing room
wire is sufficient for DC level control, as well as
temperature air. Cool air is drawn in through
CAT5 cable. The V+ and Ground pins from one
the sides and blown out the front. It is not
amplifier channel can be shared with other
necessary to leave empty rack spaces above
remote DC level controls wired to the same
or below the amplifier. See specifications for
amplifier, however do not connect remote
amplifier thermal output characteristics in
control ground to any external grounds.
BTU/hr.
• Remote Standby - This is a logic level
signal, use low gauge wire, shielding is
unnecessary.
3 Amplifier Protection
Power-On Delay: All models have a two second
2.5 Mechanical turn-on delay to prevent excessive in-rush
Each amplifier model is 2RU and is designed to current when first powered on.
fit into a 19-inch equipment rack with minimum
Thermal Protection: Cooling fans are
depth of 16.1" (409mm). Use four screws
continuously variable, reaching their maximum
when mounting the amplifier to the front rack
speed when an amplifier channel reaches 80%
rails. Rear support is recommended for mobile
of it's safe operating temperature. Temp LEDs
or touring use. In some installations where the
turn on when signal limiting countermeasures
sound system is exposed to a high level of RF
are being applied to that channel due to over
noise or system-induced oscillation, it may be
temperature conditions.
necessary to ground the amplifier’s chassis
to the rack enclosure. This is accomplished Overpower Protection: To protect internal
using star type lockwashers on the four components against overpower conditions,
rack mounting screws, placed between the a protection scheme in each output stage
amplifier chassis and the rack rails. These star reduces audio output power until the fault
washers will penetrate through the amplifier condition is no longer present.
and rack rail finish to adequately ground the
Output DC and Rail Fault Protection: Output
chassis to the rack.
DC on any channel will trigger the Protect LED
and mute that channel.
AC Mains: If the AC Mains line voltage exceeds
or falls below the specified operating range,
the amplifier will temporarily shut down. It will
automatically restart as soon as the AC line
voltage returns to the specified range.
For details on these and other amplifier
protection schemes, plus their LED codes, refer
to the troubleshooting section.

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4 Front Panel Features CA-1.54 shown

4.1 Air Vents
Cool air enters in through the amplifier sides
and is vented out the front.

4.2 Channel LED Indicators

• CLIP/MUTE (red):
CLIPPING is indicated when the speaker
output reaches 95% (-0.5dB) of maximum
power.
The exception to this is when the amp shuts 4.7 Power Switch/LED
MUTE is indicated when front panel level or DC
down due to the AC mains voltage being out This switch is used for powering the amplifier
level controls are fully attenuated.
of range, in which case the amp automatically on or off. Its white LED lights solid when the
The Clip/Mute LED is also used with the Protect restarts as soon as the AC mains line voltage amplifier is on and flashes at 1Hz when in
LED to indicate output DC fault. See the returns to the specified operating range. standby mode. The power switch can be
troubleshooting section for LED fault codes. disabled using the back panel DIP switch. The
4.4 Disable LED three possible power switch LED conditions are:
• SIGNAL (green) is indicated when amplifier
This yellow LED lights when the power switch
output voltage reaches 25% (-12dB) of • Fully lit: The amplifier is powered up, even
and level controls have been disabled using the
maximum. if the power switch has been disabled, in
back panel DIP switch (sec. 5.2b).
which case the disable LED will be on.
• CURRENT (green) indicates when output
current delivered to the speaker load is 2 4.5 Channel Attenuators • Flashing: The amplifier is in standby mode.
Amp or greater. These control the level of the amplifier, and work
• Fully off: The amplifier is completely off.
in combination with the remote DC level controls.
• TEMP (yellow) indicates that automatic
When an input attenuator is turned fully off, the
counter-measures are being applied due to 4.8 Model Number
red Clip/Mute LED for that channel turns on to
an excessive internal temperature . The first two numbers of model number express
indicate mute status. Front panel attenuators and
the power rating per channel of the amplifier.
the power switch can be disabled using the back
4.3 Protect LED For example, "1.5" mean 1,500W per channel,
panel DIP switch (sec. 5.2b).
The red protect LED initially turns on to indicate "1.0" means 1,000W per channel, and "50"
that real-time countermeasures are being applied means 500 W per channel. The last number is
4.6 Bridge LED
to overpower, over-temperature, or rail voltage the channel count.
This green LED indicates when a channel pair
fault conditions while the amp is still running.
is set to BRIDGE mode from the back panel
4.9 Mounting Holes
If the countermeasures are unsuccessful and switch (sec. 5.6). In bridge mode, only the
For mounting to a 19" equipment rack.
the amplifier protects itself by shutting down, odd numbered input and level control for that
the protect LED remains on and the amplifier's channel pair is used.
power must be cycled before resuming normal
operation.

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5 Rear Panel Features CA-1.54 shown

5.1 Standby Connector
This Euroblock connector is used for remote
contact closure control of amplifier standby
status, which places the amplifier into a low
power consumption state. A DIP switch sets
standby circuit polarity.

5.2 Standby Polarity & Front Panel

Disable DIP Switch
5.2a Standby Polarity
The Standby Polarity
DIP switch sets the
polarity requirement
5.3b Limiter 5.5 Remote DC Level Control
for placing the
The clip limiter is used to prevent the amplifier Each channel has a
amplifier into standby.
channel from sending clipped audio to the potentiometer circuit available
When standby polarity
speaker. When the clip limiter is enabled, on a Euroblock connector for
is set High, the amp
input signal level is automatically turned down remote DC level control of that
goes into standby
whenever full output power is exceeded. channel. The illustration to
whenever the circuit is open. When standby
the right shows proper wiring.
polarity is set Low, the amp goes into standby
5.3c Gain There is no limit to wire length.
whenever the circuit is closed.
The Amplifier Gain settings are used to set the Do not use any other ground source. If multiple
overall voltage gain of the amplifier in dB. This remote DC level controls are used for different
5.2b Front Panel Disable is useful when matching an amplifier to input channels, the same ground and V+ sources can
The Front Panel Disable DIP switch de-
signal strength. Using the maximum expected be shared.
activates all front panel controls.
input signal level, set amplifier gain to the
highest setting possible without risk of the 5.6 Bridge Mode Switch
5.3 DIP Switch Channel Settings amplifier going into clipping. The Gain setting This switch, when pressed in, places the
Each channel has its own DIP switch for
of 1.4V means a 1.4V input signal will drive the adjacent channel pair into bridge mode,
independently
amp to full output. combining two amplifier outputs for more power
setting 80Hz Hi-
to a single speaker load. Bridge mode uses
Pass Filter, Clip
5.4 Euroblock Input Jack only the odd numbered input and level control,
Limiter, and Gain as
Used for wiring a balanced input. Euroblock disabling the even numbered input and level
described below:
connectors and 1/4" TRS/XLR combo jacks are control for that channel pair. Speaker outputs
internally wired in parallel. If using an unbalanced in bridge mode must be wired differently, as
5.3a High Pass Filter signal source on the Euroblock connector, wire its shown on the back of the amplifier. A bridge
An 80Hz 2nd order hipass filter is used to reduce
input signal to the (+) pin, shield to (G), and also mode switch button can be removed for added
low frequency content going to a speaker.
wire the (-) input pin to ground. security by pulling it straight off.

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(rear panel features continued) • Are output connectors properly wired? Attenuators Don't Work
• Are front panel or remote control attenuators • Have the front panel controls been disabled
5.7 Combo Input Jack turned down? using the rear panel DIP switch?
The combination 1/4" TRS and XLR jack (pin 2
hot) is wired in parallel to the Euroblock input. • Is the Amplifier in Protect Mode? (see table Still Not Working?
Do not float the TRS ring or XLR pin 3, connect below)
• Contact Ashly technical support at 1-800-
it to (-) signal or to ground (if unbalanced).
872-0010 x124, or email service@ashly.com
5.8 Speaker Output Connectors
7.62mm Euroblock connectors are used for
convenient and secure wiring to speaker Protect Mode - Front Panel LED Error Codes:
loads. Bridge mode uses the center two pins as
Protect Mode Fault Description Power Protect Clip/Mute Signal Temp Current
indicated on the amplifier back panel.
>9dB Continuous Power Limiting On 
5.9 AC Mains Connector Amp Power Module Channel Protect On   
Always use the AC cord provided by Ashly
for connecting to mains power. The amplifier
†
Thermal Protect On  
auto-detects mains voltage from 100VAC to ††
Power Supply Out Of Range On  
240VAC. WARNING: Do not remove or lift the
mains connector ground. *Amp Channel DC Protect On   
*Amp Channel Over-Temperature On   
5.10 Serial Number Sticker
This sticker identifies the product model *Power Transformer Over-Temperature On    
number, serial number, and AC mains current/ *Power Supply Rails Too High On  
power rating.
*Micro-Controller Over-Temperature On     
6 Troubleshooting †
Thermal Protect Standby  
No AC Power
††
Power Supply Out Of Range Standby  
• Is the detachable AC power cord properly *Amp Channel DC Protect Standby   
installed? Is it plugged into a known live *Amp Channel Over-Temperature Standby   
outlet?
*Power Transformer Over-Temperature Standby    
• Has the power switch been disabled?
*Power Supply Rails Too High Standby  
No Amplifier Output
*Micro-Controller Over-Temperature Standby     
• Is the amplifier in Standby Mode?
†
Amp still passes audio, automatic recovery
• Is there signal getting to the amplifier? ††
Amp mutes until fault clears, automatic recovery
• Is the input signal properly wired? * Non-recoverable fault, must reset Amp by cycling AC power

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7 Specifications
General Power Amplifier Specifications (0dBu = 0.775V rms)
Amplifier Model CA1.54 CA1.52 CA1.04 CA1.02 CA504 CA502
Maximum Output Power - in Watts
CEA-2006/490A, 20ms 1kHz 1%THD+N, 480ms 1kHz -20dB, 120VAC, all channels driven at rated load
Low Z output, per channel
2 Ohm 1500 1500 1000 1000 500 500
4 Ohm 1500 1500 1000 1000 500 500
8 Ohm 750 750 500 500 250 250
Low Z output, per bridged channel pair*
4 Ohm 3000* 3000* 2000* 2000* 1000* 1000*
8 Ohm 1500* 1500* 1000* 1000* 500 500
70V/100V* output
70V 1500 (direct) 1500 (direct) 1000 (direct) 1000 (direct) 1000* (bridged) 1000* (bridged)
100V 3000* (bridged) 3000* (bridged) 2000* (bridged) 2000* (bridged) 1000* (bridged) 1000* (bridged)
*May require Class 3 speaker wiring, all others use Class 2 wiring. See section 2.3
Total Power Draw - in Watts, all channels driven, 1/8 power sinewave
Standby 22 13 19 10 17 8
Idle (no signal) 100 31 70 40 34 17
1/8 max power 975 485 675 335 345 172
Total Current Draw - in Amps, all channels driven, 1/8 power sinewave, 120VAC (divide by 2 for 240VAC)
Standby mode 0.39 0.24 0.37 0.21 0.35 0.2
Idle (no signal) 0.68 0.36 0.64 0.34 0.5 0.27
1/8 max power 8.9 4.2 6 3 3 1.5
Total Thermal Dissipation - in BTU/hour with typical input, all channels driven, 120VAC
Standby mode 76 44 65 32 57 28
Idle (no signal) 209 105 184 96 115 57
1/8 max power, 4 Ohm 648 314 474 229 266 120
1/8 max power, 2 Ohm 754 355 576 269 304 148
Input Sensitivity - in Volts and dBu, per back panel DIP Switch gain settings
@26dB gain 2.0V 2.0V 2.7V 2.7V 3.9V 3.9V
(+8.2dBu) (+8.2dBu) (+11dBu) (+11dBu) (+14dBu) (+14dBu)
@32dB gain 1.0V 1.0V 1.4V 1.4V 1.9V 1.9V
(+2.2dBu) (+2.2dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+7.8dBu) (+7.8dBu)
@38dB gain 0.5V 0.5V 0.68V 0.68V 0.97V 0.97V
(+3.8dBu) (+3.8dBu) (-1.1dBu) (-1.1dBu) (+2dBu) (+2dBu)
@1.4V gain 1.4V 1.4V 1.4V 1.4V 1.4V 1.4V
(+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu) (+5.1dBu)

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Specifications (continued)
Distortion (SMPTE, typical) <0.5% Disable LED (yellow) On when front panel controls are
Distortion (THD-N, typical, 8 Ohm, <0.5% disabled, Off
10dB below rated power, 20Hz-20kHz Attenuators Per channel: front panel,
Signal to Noise, 26dB input sensitivity, >98dB (50x models), Fully off = Mute
20Hz-20kHz, unweighted >101dB (1.0x models), Remote Control Options WR-1, WR-1.1 DC level control
>103dB (1.5x models) Amplifier Protection In-rush current, over-
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.05dB temperature, output DC, output
Channel Separation -75dB over-power, AC mains voltage,
(dB from full output, 1kHz) mains fuses
Damping Factor (8 Ohm load, <1kHz) >250 Cooling Continuously variable
Balanced Input Connector (per channel) Euroblock (3.5mm), temperature controlled fan(s)
1/4" TRS and XLR Combo jack
Power Cable Connector 20A IEC
Input Impedance 10k Ohm
Operating Voltage Range (50-60Hz, 70-135VAC @110-120VAC,
Maximum Input Level +21dBu
85VAC or 170VAC min startup) 140-270VAC @220-240VAC
Bridge Mode Switch In for bridged mode,
Environmental 32°F-120°F, (0°C-49°C)
(per channel pair) Out for stereo
noncondensing
Remote DC Level Control Euroblock (3.5mm), V+ is fully
Unit Dimensions (all models) 19”W x 3.5”H x 16.1”D
(G, CV, V+ per channel) on, G is fully attenuated
(483 x 89 x 409mm)
DIP Switch settings (per channel)
Unit Weight by Model CA-502: 15lbs (6.81kg)
Switches 1-2: Input Gain 26dB, 32dB, 38dB, 1.4V
CA-504 17.5lbs (7.95kg)
Switch 3: Output Clip Limiter On, Off
CA-1.02 15.5lbs (7.04kg)
Switch 4: Input High Pass Filter 80Hz 2nd order HPF - On, Off
CA-1.04 19.5lbs (8.85kg)
DIP Switch settings (global)
CA-1.52 16lbs (7.26kg)
Switch 5: Front Panel Disable On, Off
CA-1.54 20lbs (9.08kg)
Switch 6: Standby Polarity High (standby when open), Low
Shipping Dimensions (all models) 21.9"W x 5.43"H x 19.3"D
(standby when closed)
(556mm x 13.8mm x 489mm)
Standby Contact Closure Euroblock (3.5mm)
Shipping Weight by Model CA-502 18.5lbs (8.4kg)
Speaker Output Connector Euroblock (7.62mm)
CA-504 21.5lbs (9.76kg)
Front Panel Indicators
CA-1.02 19.5lbs (8.85kg)
Power Switch LED (white) On, Off, Standby (flashing)
CA-1.04 24.0lbs (10.9kg)
Clip/Mute LED (red) On at 95% max output
CA-1.52 20.0lbs (9.08kg)
(0.5dB below max), Mute
CA-1.54 24lbs (10.9kg)
Signal LED (green) On at 25% max output voltage
Safety/Compliance cTUVus, CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
(-12dB)
Current LED (green) On at >2 Amps to speaker load
Temp LED (yellow) On when thermal counter-
measures are being applied
Bridge LED (green) Per Channel Pair - On, Off
Protect LED (red) -see troubleshooting On for fault condition counter-
section for protect LED error codes measures or shut-down, Off

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