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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.1 information for use for models vortex silver series v8 ssum_gb_2010-2012-r4_08-2012 the leading version of this brochure is the english one which shall prevail to the exclusion of the national translation on hand. Copyright 2010 – 2...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.2 important safety instructions 1. General the amplifier may only be used in accordance with the information provid- ed in the user manual. Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations, especiall...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.3 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 shock and serious personal injury. Read the user ma...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 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 product. Refer all servicing to authorized personnel. Caution risk of electric sho...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.5 ec declaration of conformity in accordance to ec directives: electromagnetic compatibility (council directive 2004/108/ec,); low-voltage electrical equipment (council directive 2006/95/ec ) manufacturer´s name: camco produktions- un...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.6 p. 2 important safety instructions p. 4 explanation of symbols p. 5 ec declaration of conformity p. 6 contents p. 7 1 welcome 1.1 welcome to camco p. 8 2 the amplifier 2.1 unpacking 2.2 the amplifier p. 9 2.3 v8 – the front 2.4 v8 –...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.7 1.1 welcome to camco established in 1983, camco has gained worldwide experience with profes- sional sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market, camco specialises in the production and marketing of high quality power amp...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.8 2.1 unpacking please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately. Only you as the consignee may initiate a claim for s...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 1 12 13 2 3–11 2 2 camco produktions- und vertriebs-gmbh fischpicke 5 d-57482 wenden germany 15 14 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 user manual vortex silver series v8 p.9 2.3 v8 – the front 1 display 8 clip led channel b 2 touch controls 9 signal led channel b 3 input selection led ...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 465,0 mm 442,0 mm 483,0 mm 42 4, 5 mm 45 2, 5 mm 76 ,2 m m 88 ,1 mm 10,5 mm 7, 5 mm 44 0, 5 mm user manual vortex silver series v8 p.10 2.5 factory settings v8 amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings power status amplifier is switched off input select...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es vortex-v8 100 / 200 v ~ 50 / 60 hz 2100 w 4400 w / 2 ohm xxxxx vortex-v8 120 / 230 v ~ 50 / 60 hz 2100 w 4400 w / 2 ohm xxxxx user manual vortex silver series v8 p.11 3.2 cooling under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The air is ta...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.12 3.3.2 inrush current limitiation the v8 has a special processor dedicated to limit the mains inrush current. This limiter will take action anytime: – when connecting the amplifier to the mains through the mains cable – when switchi...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es to channel b to channel a 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 3 2 1 3 2 link b link a input channel b input channel a to chassis/earth 15 Ω user manual vortex silver series v8 p.13 3.4 signal inputs the v8 amplifier offers three different input signal sources: analog in this mode the analog si...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es bottom speakon upper speakon input channel a input channel b user manual vortex silver series v8 p.14 this first amplifier through the uman input and output connectors (daisy- chaning). The first v8 amplifier connected by ethernet then acts as an ethernet to uman bridge f...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es in a in b v8 in a in b v8 in a in b v8 180° 180° user manual vortex silver series v8 p.15 3.6.2 dual channel operation two fully independent amplifier channels (aka “stereo” – normal operating mode). Zmin = 2 Ω for dual channel operation 3.6.3 parallel mono operation para...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 3 4 1 2 5 6 user manual vortex silver series v8 p.16 4.1 screen user interface due to the advanced approach with the absence of any control knobs or switches, control of all parameters is done via the screen user interface. 4.1.1 screen user interface elements the screen ...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.17 4.1.3 hot key functions the hot key functions give you a quick access to your favorite screens and some special features: power off hot key (accessible from all menus and screens): touch and hold menu and enter simultaneously (≈3 s...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.18 4.3 indicators input selection led output mode led clip led channel a signal led channel a device identifier led clip led channel b signal led channel b dsp led uman led 4.3.1 input selection led the status of the bi-coloured (gree...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.19 4.4 main menu once that amplifier has been turned on, the main menu offers six items: – the power menu is used for switching the amplifier off. – the settings menu offers control of all important amplifier settings. – the monitor m...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.20 4.5.4 dc protection each output of the power amp is constantly monitored for persistent dc voltage levels. If the 10 v threshold voltage is exceeded at any of the out- puts, the corresponding channel will be automatically switched ...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.21 4.6.5 fuse protection when driving the v8 at very high output levels over a longer period of time (i.E. Several seconds and minutes) the average mains current draw can be- come very high. In such situations, the fuseprotect limiter...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 1 2 3 4 5 user manual vortex silver series v8 p.22 4.9 internal led description this section describes the internal status-leds which can be seen from the front behind the dust filter. These status leds can be helpful for trou- bleshooting in case of an unexpected amplife...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es 1 2 3 4 5 user manual vortex silver series v8 p.23 4.10 filter cleaning the air intake on the front of your v8 amplifier is fitted with a removable fil- ter system. If the filter becomes clogged, the unit will not cool as efficiently as it should and may result in reduced...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.24 output power 1 khz, thd ≤ 1%, in dual channel operation typical values @ 230 v / 50 hz duration limited by fuse / thermal protection for rl 1250 w @ 16 Ω 2300 w @ 8 Ω 4000 w @ 4 Ω 5100 w @ 2 Ω peak output power 1 khz, single sine w...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.25 frequency response @ 4 Ω load with 120 w ouptut power 20 hz – 20 khz: ± 0,07 db thd+n over frequency @ 4 Ω load with 120 w output power 20 hz – 17 khz: damping factor 8 Ω load, 1 khz and below >400 input impedance 22 kΩ balanced in...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.26 latency zero-latency mode in analog input mode (with dsp off). Pure analog signal path. Approx. 0,4 ms with dsp off and aes or uman input min. 1,15 ms with dsp on and aes or uman input min. 1,56 ms with dsp on and analog input digi...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es -3 +0.5 -2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 +0 d b r a 20 50 k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10 k 20 k hz -90 -40 -85 -80 -75 -70 -65 -60 -55 -50 -45 d b -60 +10 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 +0 dbu 0 -180 +180 -160 -140 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 +20 +40 +60 +80 +100 +120 +140 +160 d e g 10 100k 20 50 ...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es -100 +0 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 d b r a 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k hz -90 -20 -85 -80 -75 -70 -65 -60 -55 -50 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 d b -60 +10 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 +0 dbu -100 +0 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 d b r a 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k ...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es -90 -20 -85 -80 -75 -70 -65 -60 -55 -50 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 d b -60 +10 -55 -50 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 +0 +5 dbu t 2 4 8 16 distortion limited output power (1 % thd) peak power 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 watts impedance/ Ω 5300 5100 4900 2500 1250 4000 23...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.30 7.1 summary of warranty camco guarantees the v8 amplifier to be free from defective material and/or workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of sale. When a defect occurs under normal installation and use, camco will...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.31 owner’s information company name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ contact: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.32 9 maintenance information cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifier must never be carried out by unqualified personnel. The amplifier must never be opened by unquali- fied personnel. Cleaning and servicing work on the insi...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.33 mailing address: camco produktions- und vertriebs-gmbh für beschallungs- und beleuchtungsanlagen fischpicke 5 57482 wenden germany telephone: +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 0 facsimile: +49 (0) 27 62 408 - 10 internet: www.Camcoaudio.Com emai...
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Vortex s i lv e r se r i es user manual vortex silver series v8 p.34 changes made to the amplifier note / important: please consider that any changes made to the amplifier have to be doc- umentated in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ...
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