Summary of Vortex Series
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.2 © copyright 2001 by camco produktions-und vertriebs-gmbh fischpicke 5, d-57482 wenden gerlingen, germany telephone +49 (0)2762 408-0 vor tex o wner ’s manu al.
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.3 expl ana tion of symbols ! ! The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient operating the exclamation mark is intended ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.4 1.0 read owner’s manual when shipping the vortex amplifier, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. 2.0 environments use this amplifier only in e2 ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.5 restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for a service. 13.0 servicing do not attempt to service this product your...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.6 ec declaration of conformity in accordance to ec directives: electro-magnetic compatibility (council directive 89/336/eec, as amended by directives 92/31/eec and 93/68/eec); low-voltage electrical equipment (council directive 73/23/eec ) manufacturers na...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.7 explanation of symbols safety declaration of conformity ce contents 1.0 welcome 1.1 welcome to camco 1.2 unpacking 1.3 features (introduction) 2.0 facilities 2.1 front panel 2.2 rear panel 3.0 installation 3.1 on/off switch 3.2 precautions 3.3 mounting 3...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.8 1.1 welcome to camco camco has more than 17 years of worldwide experience with professional sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market, camco specialises in the production and marketing of high quality power amplifiers and sound systems for ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.9 1.3 the amplifier the vortex is a class-h power amplifier with a power output of 3kw per chan- nel / 2 ohm load (6kw in mono / 4 ohm load). It is supplied by switched mode power supplies (smps). These smps’s radically reduce the weight and size (only 2u)...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.10 v o r t e x 6 v o r t e x 6 vortex - the front 1 on / off switch 2 volume control - channel a 3 volume control - channel b 4 on / failure indicators 5 signal indicators 6 clip / output current indicators 7 removable air filter system 8 cooling air inlet...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.11 3.1 on/off switch the on/off switch does not isolate the appliance from mains. It initiates start-up by activating the phase-angle control (the inrush current limiter). When the amp is connected to mains, only the line-filter (un-fused) and the input of...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.12 ch. A 3.4 cooling under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The temperature of the cooling air will depend on the immediate environment (e.G. An enclosed rack, direct sunlight) and on whether the front filter is clo...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.13 3.6.2 e.U.I. And xlr connection pin 1 ground (or lifted via 15 ohm resistor) pin 2 hot pin 3 cold 3.6.3 mode indicators on the front panel there are two yellow led’s to indicate the mode that is set. In stereo mode none of them will be lit. In parallel ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.14 3.6.5 stereo operation two fully independent amplifier channels (normal operating mode). 3.6.6 bridge-mono operation one-channel mono bridged operation. The second channel processes the same input signal, but with reversed phase. The (single) load is co...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.15 3.7 input signal chaining the input signals to the xlr connectors can be hard-wired in parallel using a switch on the e.U.I. (see 5.1, extended user interface and 5.1.1, input signal parallel switch). This serves as a replacement for an external short x...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.16 4.1 precautions only connect this amp to the mains indicated on back panel sticker. Note: even under normal conditions the mains current can reach levels (up to 80a / 230v); this could cause lamps to flicker if connected to the same mains as the amp. 4....
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.17 4.3 indicators 4.3.1 on / failure indicators under normal operation, after the amp has booted, the green power leds are permanently lit. A variety of different sequences of flashing leds are used to indicate other operating states and errors in one of t...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.18 4.4 power amp protection systems 4.4.1 clip limiter if the power amp is overdriven, the clip detection circuit triggers the micro- processor. The processor reduces input signal level by controlling the dac. The strategy is implemented in software. For s...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.19 4.4.6 dc servo to prevent dc-offset at the speaker output the vortex is fitted with two dc-servos. 4.4.7 power amp over current protection over current is permanently controlled in the output stage. There are two limits of over current depending on outp...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.20 4.0 oper ation be necessary in order to restart the device again. The power led’s will start flashing in the sequence detailed in 7.0, trouble shooting. 4.7 fans the fans mounted in the vortex operate permanently, but as long as the temperature remains ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.21 5.1 e.U.I. (extended user interface) the e.U.I. Slot contains the rear xlr panel and the input signal parallel switch as standard. Other input cards are available (see 5.1.3 accessories) always switch off and unplug the vortex from mains, when working o...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.22 5.0 options 5.2.4 to activate cai address selection procedure briefly press the enter -switch. This push button switch (enter - switch) can be accessed through the 3mm hole in the front panel located between the main power switch and the leds. After bri...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.23 6.1 on led flashing sequences when switching on the amp the power leds flash twice accompanied by a flash of clip leds: this is normal for the ‘boot up’ sequence of the vortex. When switching off the amp the power leds flash15 times followed by a flash ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.24 6.3 problem: no sound indication: on leds not lit clip/output current indicators not lit check ac plug. Confirm that ac outlet works by plugging in another device. Indication: on leds lit signal leds not lit make sure the signal source is operating and ...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.25 6.0 tr oubleshoo ting 6.6 problem: distorted sound indication: on led lit signal led responding to signal level clip/output current indicator lit only green a faulty speaker or a loose connection could cause this. Try another speaker and check the wirin...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.26 figure 7.1 gain versus frequency (ch1, ch2) figure 7.3 phase versus frquency (ch1, ch2) figure 7.2 crosstalk attenuation (ch1->ch2, ch2->ch1) figure 7.4 damping factor into 4-ohms load versus frequency (ch1, ch2) 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 dbr 1...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.27 -120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 dbr 100 1k 2k 3k 20k hz 50 50k 10k 200 500 5k 2 4 8 16 continuous power 12 db crest factor 6 db crest factor peak power 18 db crest factor 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 watts impedance in ohms continuous power...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.28 bipolar, class h 20 hz - 20khz + 0.15 db 8 Ω load, 1 db below rated power 40 kΩ balanced selectable: 26 db, 32 db, or 1.4 v input sensitivity inrush-current limitation, protection circuits against power on/off transients, temperature monitoring of trans...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.29 8.1 summary of warranty camco guarantees the vortex amplifier to be free from defective material and/or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of sale. Provided that the amplifier is returned to your distributor/dealer in a factory pack w...
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Camco user manual vortex power amp series p.30 9.1 owner’s information company name: contact: address: telephone: facsimile: email address: model: serial number: purchase date: 9.3 expired warranty if the warranty has expired, payment will be: cash/cheque visa mastercard 9.2 nature of problem please...
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