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Model 6 mono power amplifier owner’s manual.
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Introduction w elcome to the jeff rowland design group “family” and congratulations on your purchase of the model 6 amplifiers. þ these mono amplifiers are unquestionably considered to be one of the finest in their class. þ with the combination of industrial-grade active and passive devices, precisi...
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Product features þ xlr balanced input jacks for balanced (differential mode™) system configurations þ xlr to rca input adapters included þ user-selectable overall gain of 26 or 32 db þ user-selectable input impedance of 18k Ω (hi) or 600 Ω (lo) þ all internal signal circuitry is totally isolated fro...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 contents.
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Initial inspection i nspect the shipping containers for damage. If the shipping containers, packing material, amplifiers or accessories are damaged or missing, notify your dealer and the shipper (if a claim is to be made). Note: many shippers require notification and an inspection within twenty-four...
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Front & rear panel function controls a 2 1.
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Front & rear panel function controls b efore attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front and rear panel controls of the model 6 amplifiers. The descriptions below refer to the numbers associated with the features in the diagram above. Front panel a front panel s...
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2 1 3 rear panel power connections.
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Installation l ocate the amplifiers as close as possible to their final installation point. Allow access to the rear panels for making connections. Each model 6 amplifier is convection cooled, eliminating the need for fan or forced air cooling. When operating, the chassis should have at least two (2...
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2 1 signal connections 4 3.
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Signal connections t he model 6 amplifiers offer unprecedented compatibility with associated audio components. When connecting or disconnecting speaker or interconnect cables, it is only necessary that the front panel standby/power buttons be pressed to switch the amplifiers to standby mode. The but...
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Operation a fter following the procedures outlined in the installation/rear panel power connections and signal connections sections, the amplifiers can be turned on by pressing the front panel standby/power buttons. Allow approximately twenty (20) minutes for each amplifier to reach operating temper...
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Performance specifications output power continuous rms watts @ 8 ohms 150 watts @ 4 ohms 250 watts power bandwidth 0.5 hz to 160 khz, -3 db slew rate 80 volts per microsecond thd and noise less than 0.05% at rated power damping factor greater than 100, 20 hz to 20 khz, 8 ohms output current 35 amps ...
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Basic troubleshooting a summary of fault conditions, their causes and remedies, are listed below. The model 6 amplifiers can produce high power levels which, without well designed protection circuitry, could damage loudspeakers. Therefore, most fault conditions which may occur during use will be ind...
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Condition front panel standby/power button illuminates normally but amplifier does not operate or warm up to normal operating temperature. Ac mains circuit breaker (rear panel) switches off or will not remain on. 50/60 hz hum noise in loudspeakers. High frequency, random or scratching noise in louds...
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I f you have any additional questions regarding installation or operation, please contact your authorized jeff rowland design group dealer. Jeff rowland d e s i g n g r o u p.