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QSC PL218 User Manual
Summary of PL218
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1 • pl218 • pl224 • pl230 • pl236 pl2 amplifiers powerlight 2 td-000088-00 rev. B user manual manuel de l’utilisateur bedienhandbuch manual del usuario *td-000088-00*.
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Erklärung der bildsymbole das blitzzeichen innerhalb eines gleichseitigen dreiecks warnt den benutzer vor nicht isolierter, gefährlicher spannung im inneren des gerätes. Diese spannung ist hoch genug, um personen durch elektrischen schlag zu gefährden. Das ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichsei...
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3 safe operating levels ........................................... 26 niveaux d'utilisation sécuritaires betriebspegel niveles adecuados de operación applications ................................................. 27–29 applications anwendungsbeispiele aplicaciones troubleshooting .....................
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4 note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and ca...
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5 i n t r o d u c t i o n e i n f Ü h r u n g i n t r o d u c c i Ó n a v a n t - p r o p o s © copyright 2000, qsc audio products, inc. Qsc® is a registered trademark, and powerwave™ is a trademark, of qsc audio products, inc. “qsc” and the qsc logo are registered with the u.S. Patent and trademark...
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I n t r o d u c t i o n a v a n t - p r o p o s e i n f Ü h r u n g i n t r o d u c c i Ó n • improved clipping behavior the smoother clipping behavior of the pl2 produces fewer high frequency artifacts than previous models. This reduces listening stress at high output levels. • new output and input...
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7 front panel 1. Power switch 2. Cooling vents 3. Gain control (1 per channel) 4. Clip, -10 db, -20 db and signal indicator leds, 1 per channel 5. Power, bridge, and parallel indicator leds 6. Handles panel frontal 1. Interruptor de encendido 2. Rejillas de ventilación 3. Control de ganancia (1 por ...
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Rear panel 1. Dataport 2. Terminal block inputs 3. Xlr inputs 4. Trs inputs 5. Configuration switch 6. Configuration switch chart 7. Speakon output, channel 1 plus channel 2 (4-wire) 8. Speakon output, channel 2 9. Binding post outputs 10. Cooling air inlet vents 11. Serial number label 12. Iec conn...
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9 clip limiter description when the audio signal drives the amp's output circuit beyond its power capability, the amp clips and flattens the peaks of the waveform. The clip limiter detects this and quickly reduces the gain to minimize the amount of overdrive. To preserve as much of the program dynam...
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Input filter description the low-frequency (lf) filter rolls off signals below either 30 hz or 50 hz. This improves bass performance by limiting sub-audio cone motion, making more power available for the speaker's rated frequency range. The filter settings for each channel are controlled individuall...
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1 1 features & setup modo de entradas paralelas ¿quÉ es? El interruptor "parallel input" le permite operar el amplificador en modo paralelo, enviando la misma señal hacia ambos canales sin necesidad de utilizar un cable tipo "y". Cada canal controla su propia carga de bocinas, con ganancia independi...
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1 2 features & setup bridge mono mode description bridged mono mode combines the power of both amplifier channels into one speaker load, resulting in twice the voltage swing, four times the peak power, and approximately three times the sustained power of a single channel. This mode uses the input, g...
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Features & setup caracterÍsticas y a j u s t e s caractÉristiques et leur utilisation ausstattung & e i n s t e l l u n g e n monobrückenbetrieb (fortsetzung) modo puenteado en mono (continuación) bridged-mono precautions: this mode puts a high demand on the amplifier and speaker. Excessive clipping...
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1 4 features & setup what are the differences among stereo, parallel input, and bridge mono modes? Stereo mode this is the "normal" way of using the amplifier, in which each channel is fully independent. Separate signals connect at the inputs, the gain knobs control their respective channels, and se...
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Features & setup bridge mono mode this mode combines the full power capabilities of both channels into a single speaker system. The amplifier internally re-configures so that the drive signal is applied to both channels with the correct phase relationship. This delivers double the output voltage, re...
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1 6 i n s t a l l a t i o n utiliser les quatre vis et rondelles de montage pour fixer le devant de l'amplificateur sur les rails de montage. Il est recommandé de supporter l'arrière de l'amplificateur, tout particulièrement pour applications mobiles et de tournée; des ensembles de support sont disp...
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1 7 i n s t a l l a t i o n i n s t a l l a t i o n e i n b a u i n s t a l a c i Ó n rear rack mounting ear kit installation- the rear rack mouting ear kit may be intsalled in two different ways. Method 1 : the amplifier is first installed from the front of the rack and then the ears are secured di...
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Or ou oder ó c o n e x i o n e s c o n n e x i o n s a n s c h l Ü s s e entradas entrées chaque canal est muni de prises xlr, ¼” (6.3 mm) et bloc détachable “euro-style” montés en parallèle, avec branchement symétrique. L’impédance d’entrée est de 12kohm en symétrique, et de 6kohm en branchement as...
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1 9 xlr unbalanced • xlr asymêtrique • unsymetrische xlr • xlr no balanceado trs unbalanced • trs asymêtrique • unsyme- trische stereoklinke • trs no balanceado inputs (continued) unbalanced inputs: connect the unused side of the balanced input to ground, as shown at left. A tip-sleeve ¼-inch (6.3 m...
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2 channels/canaux/kanäle/canales & 2 speakons (stereo, bi-amp, or parallel mode; modes stéreo, bi-amp ou parallèle; stereo-, bi- amp- oder parallelbetrieb; modos estéreo, bi-amp o paralelo) 2 channels/canaux/kanäle/canales & 1 speakon (stereo, bi-amp, or parallel mode; modes stéreo, bi-amp ou parall...
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2 1 connections for stereo and parallel operations. Connections for bridged mono operation. See bridged mono operating precautions on page 13. C o n n e c t i o n s speaker cabling always use the largest wire size and shortest length of wire practical for any given installation. Larger wire sizes an...
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C o n n e c t i o n s c o n e x i o n e s c o n n e x i o n s a n s c h l Ü s s e dataport the amplifier features a dataport (page 8, item #1) which connects to accessory products to enhance your amplifier application. The cm16a amplifier network monitor can remotely control and monitor your pl2 amp...
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2 3 o p e r a t i o n ac power switch before applying power, check all connections and turn down the gain controls. The "soft start" sequence starts with the power indicator led at half brightness. A few seconds later the fan starts, the power indicator fully illuminates and the amplifier mutes for ...
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Security panel after setting the gain controls, you can install the security panel to prevent tampering and accidental misadjustment. After the knobs have been removed and the gain setting checked, install the security panel as shown in the general illustration to the left and on next page. Installi...
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Security panel installation: step 3 o p e r a t i o n security panel u t i l i s a t i o n plaquette de sécurité b e t r i e b sicherheitsabdeckung o p e r a c i Ó n panel de seguridad removing the security panel 1. Use an angle 9/64" or 3.5 mm hex key to back the screw out several turns. 2. Use a s...
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2 6 o p e r a t i o n fan cooling the fan varies speed automatically to maintain safe internal temperatures and minimize noise. Keep the front and rear vents clear to allow full air flow. Hot air exhausts out the front of the amp so it does not heat the interior of the rack. Make sure that plenty of...
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A p p l i c a t i o n s a p p l i c a t i o n s a n w e n d u n g s - b e i s p i e l e a p l i c a c i o n e s mono mix biamp monitor stereo mix sound reinforcement 27.
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A p p l i c a t i o n s a p p l i c a t i o n s a n w e n d u n g s - b e i s p i e l e a p l i c a c i o n e s stereo biamp mix #1, + subwoofer stereo biamp mix #1 stereo biamp mix #2 sound reinforcement 28.
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2 9 a p p l i c a t i o n s a p p l i c a t i o n s a p l i c a c i o n e s a n w e n d u n g s - b e i s p i e l e 1 cabinet 2 cabinet biamp instrument amplifictaion 29.
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3 0 troubleshooting problem: no sound • indication: power indicator not lit • check the ac plug. • confirm that the ac outlet works by plugging in another device. If too many amplifiers are used on one outlet, the building's circuit breaker may trip and shut off power. • an overload in bridged mono ...
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No sound (continued) troubleshooting pas de son (suite) • indication: del de signal fonctionnent normalement • si les del signal, -20db et -10db fonctionnent normalement, le problème se situe entre la sortie de l'amplificateur et le haut-parleur. Vérifiez l'intégrité du câble de haut-parleur. Essaye...
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3 2 • indication: clip indicator not flashing • this could be caused by a faulty speaker or loose connection. Check the wiring and try another speaker. • the signal source may be clipping. Keep the amplifier gain controls at least halfway up so that the source does not have to be overdriven. Trouble...
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Problem: hiss • unplug the amplifier input to confirm that the hiss is coming from the source or a device upstream; erratic or popping noises indicate an electronic fault in the offending unit. • to keep the normal noise floor low, operate the primary signal source at full level, without clipping, a...
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3 4 inner workings an impressive amount of technology is packed "under the hood" of a pl2 series amplifier. Thousands of watts of power flow inches away from state-of-the-art low noise inputs. Precise circuit layout and thorough protection assure that all of this activity occurs smoothly and safely....
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High performance audio. High speed power transistors convert this dc power into the full range audio output which drives the speakers. High-current design and special dual-sense output feedback corrects errors on both sides of the speaker terminals, improving damping and control of speaker motion. T...
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3 6 s p e c i f i c at i o n s s p É c i f i c at i o n s technische daten especificaciones pl218 pl224 pl230 pl236 output power in watts ftc: 8 ohms per channel (20 hz–20 khz, 0.03% thd) 310 440 575 725 4 ohms per channel (20 hz–20 khz, 0.05% thd) 525 725 900 1100 eia: 1 khz @ 1% thd 8 ohms per cha...
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S p e c i f i c at i o n s s p É c i f i c at i o n s technische daten especificaciones pl218 pl224 pl230 pl236 cooling (all models) continuously variable speed fan, back-to-front air flow amplifier protection (all models) full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and rf protection stab...
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3 8 w a r r a n t y i n f o r m a t i o n informations de g a r a n t i e g a r a n t i e - b e d i n g u n g e n informaciÓn de g a r a n t Í a disclaimer qsc audio products, inc. Is not liable for any damage to speakers, amplifiers, or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper i...
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A d d r e s s & t e l e p h o n e i n f o r m a t i o n a d r e s s e p o s t a l e e t n u m É r o s d i r e c c i Ó n y t e l É f o n o a n s c h r i f t u n d t e l e f o n - n u m m e r n mailing address / adresse postale / postanschrift / dirección postal: qsc audio products, inc. 1675 macarthu...
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Qsc audio products, inc. 1675 macarthur boulevard costa mesa, california 92626 usa “qsc” and the qsc logo are registered with the u.S. Patent and trademark office. ©1998 & 1999 qsc audio products, inc..