USER MANUAL
i - S E R I E S
i - S E R I E S
a d v a n c E d a m p l I f I E R S
P.1
iD4
USER MANU
AL
TDA302USERGBC
Revision C, 2013-10-01
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CAMCO
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CAMCO
Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH
für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen
Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany
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INFORMATION FOR USE
iD4
i - S E R I E S
Summary of iD4
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.1 id4 user manu al tda302usergbc revision c, 2013-10-01 please visit our website www.Camcoaudio.Com for the latest version of this user manual. Please note that the leading version of camco manuals is always the englis...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.2 import ant safety instructions important safety instructions 1. General the amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information pro- vided in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier pl...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.3 import ant safety instructions 10. Connections when you connect the amplifier to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the supply source. Failure to do so may cause an electric shoc...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.4 explanation of symbols caution – risk of electric shock – do not open. Warning – to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this amplifier to rain or moisture. Caution – high voltage hazards exist within this pro...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.5 ec declara tion of conformity ec declaration of comformity ec declaration of conformity in accordance to ec directives: electromagnetic compatibility (council directive 2004/108/ec); low-voltage electrical equipment ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.6 contents important safety instructions p.2 explanation of symbols p.4 ec declaration of comformity p.5 1. Welcome to camco p.7 1.1 unpacking p.7 2. The amplifier p.8 2.1 id4 – the front p.9 2.2 id4 – the rear p.9 3. ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.7 1 welcome 1. Welcome to camco thank you for choosing camco products. You are now the proud owner of a very advanced camco amplifier. The technologies used in your amplifier are of the latest generation and designs de...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.8 2 the amplifier 2. The amplifier the id4 is a class-h power amplifier with a power output of: power output operating mode id4 1× 4 500 w mono bridge @ 8 Ω peak 1× 3 800 w mono bridge @ 8 Ω 1× 3 000 w mono bridge @ 4 ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.9 mode l: output pwr p er c h/imp: made in germany ser. No. : id 4 220 v ~ 50 / 60 hz 11,3 a 1220 w 1900 w / 4 ohm xxxxx 2 the amplifier 2.1 id4 – the front signal-leds clip-leds character lcd channel buttons item butt...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.10 id4 120 v ~ 50/60 hz 22,6 a 1220 w 1900 w / 4 ohm id4 220 v ~ 50/60 hz 11,3 a 1220 w 1900 w / 4 ohm id4 230 v ~ 50/60 hz 11,3 a 1220 w 1900 w / 4 ohm 3 inst alla tion 3. Installation 3.1 mains supply when mounting o...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.11 465,0 mm 76,20 mm 88,10 mm 10,50 mm 7,50 mm 442,00 mm 483,00 mm 418,60 mm 409,60 mm 431,00 mm 3 inst alla tion 3.3 mounting use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack rails. For mobile...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.12 3 inst alla tion 3.5 signal inputs 3.5.1 analog input xlr: pin 1 = ground pin 2 = hot (inphase) pin 3 = cold (out of phase) always use symmetrical (balanced) shielded cable to connect the amplifier. 3.5.2 aes input ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.13 in 1 in 2 id4 in 1 in 2 id4 180° 180° 3 inst alla tion 3.7.2 dual channel operation two fully independent amplifier channels (“stereo” – normal operating mode). Z min = 2 Ω for dual channel operation 3.7.3 mono brid...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.14 4 opera tion 4. Operation 4.1 user interface elements l note this chapter only describes the basic user interface operation and functions. Please refer to the separate dsp control manual for an expla- nation of the ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.15 4 opera tion all settings and selections are done through the rotary encoder. Changes will take effect immediately. 4.1.5 menu buttons the left ( 3 ) menu button will always act as an escape / exit button. The right...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.16 4 opera tion 4.4 power amp protection systems 4.4.1 clip limiter / underimpedance limiter the dsp section of the id4 offers various limiter and compressor settings, both on the signal inputs and on the signal output...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.17 4 opera tion 4.5.5 fuse protection when driving the id4 at very high output levels over a longer period of time (i.E. Several seconds and minutes) the average mains current draw can become very high. In such situati...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.18 4 opera tion 4.8 filter cleaning the air intake on the front of your id4 amplifier is fitted with a removable filter system. If the filter becomes clogged, the unit will not cool as effi- ciently as it should and ma...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.19 5 troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 problem: no reaction when switching the amplifier on if nothing happens when switching the amplifier on (i.E. The display stays totally dark, no message inside the display), ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.20 6 specifica tion 6. Specification output power 1 khz, thd ≤ 1%, in dual channel operation typical values @ 230 v / 50 hz duration limited by fuse / thermal protection for rl ≤ 8 Ω 2 × 600 w @ 16 Ω 2 × 1 100 w @ 8 Ω ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.21 6 specifica tion frequency response @ 4 Ω load with 120 w ouptut power 10 hz – 20 khz: ± 0,175 db thd+n over frequency @ 4 Ω load with 120 w output power 20 hz – 10 khz: damping factor 8 Ω load, 1 khz and below > 40...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.22 6 specifica tion latency min. 0,58 ms digital inputs aes / ebu, 16 to 24 bit, 44,1, 48, 88,2, or 96 khz ac mains * approximative mains voltage range where the amplifier can be used. Amplifier output power performanc...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.23 20k 10k 1k 100 10 hz +1 +0,5 0 -0,5 -1 -1,5 -2 -2,5 -3 -3,5 -4 dbr -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 dbu 1 0,1 0,01 0,001 % -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 4 dbu 1 0,1 0,01 0,001 % 20k 10k 1k 100 20 hz 1 0,1 0,01 0,001 % 7 typ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.24 20k 10k 1k 100 10 hz 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100 -120 dbr hz 1k 10k 20k 10 100 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 dbr -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 dbu % 10 1 0,1 0,01 0,001 20k 10k 1k 100 10 hz 1 µ 10 µ 100 µ 1 m 10 m 100...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.25 20 100 1k 10k 20k hz Ω 300 m 100 m 10 m 2 m 20k 10k 1k 100 10 hz 1000 800 600 400 200 0 damping factor 7 typical performance diagrams figure 7.9 output impedance vs. Frequency @ 1 amp rms injected current equivalent...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.26 8 unit conversion equ a tions 8. Unit conversion equations and lookup table 8.1 unit conversion equations unit conversion equation v rms à dbu v rms à dbv dbu à v rms dbv à v rms v rms à v peak v rms à output power ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.27 9 w arranty informa tion 9. Warranty information 9.1 summary of warranty camco guarantees the id4 amplifier to be free from defective material and / or workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of sale...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.28 10 service informa tion 10. Service information owner’s information company name: contact: address: telephone: facsimile: e-mail address: model: serial number: purchase date: expired warranty if the warranty has exp...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.29 11 maintenance informa tion / 12 decomis sioning 11. Maintenance information cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifier must never be carried out by unqualified personnel. The amplifier must never be opened ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.30 13 comp any informa tion 13. Company information mailing address: camco produktions- und vertriebs-gmbh für beschallungs- und beleuchtungsanlagen fischpicke 5 57482 wenden germany telephone: +49 (0) 27 62 / 408 - 0 ...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.31 14 changes made to the amplifier / notices 14. Changes made to the amplifier / notices l note / important: please consider that any changes made to the amplifier have to be docu- mentated in writing and passed on to...
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User manual i - s e r i e s i - s e r i e s a d v a n c e d a m p l i f i e r s p.32 14 changes made to the amplifier / notices.