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T.amp TSA 4-1300 User Manual

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    Tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 power amplifier user manual.

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    Musikhaus thomann thomann gmbh hans-thomann-straße 1 96138 burgebrach germany telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 e-mail: info@thomann.De internet: www.Thomann.De 17.12.2015, id: 218912, 218913, 218915, 287602, 325986, ... (v4).

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 general information................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 further information.............................................................................................................

  • Page 4: General Information

    1 general information this manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please ma...

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    1.1 further information on our website ( www.Thomann.De) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: download this manual is also available as pdf file for you to download. Keyword search use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of inter...

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    1.2 notational conventions this manual uses the following notational conventions: the letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [volume] control, [mono] button. References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified...

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    Signal word meaning danger! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. Caution! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor ...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    2 safety instructions this device amplifies electric audio frequency signals to operate passive speakers. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. N...

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    Danger! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. Danger! Electric ...

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    Caution! Possible hearing damage the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ea...

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    Notice! Operating conditions this device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Notice! Power supply before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (ac outlet)...

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    Notice! Magnetic fields the device generates strong magnetic fields that can interfere with the function of poorly shielded devices. The strongest magnetic fields are directly above and below the power amplifier. Therefore, never place sensitive devices such as pre- amplifiers, radio transmission sy...

  • Page 13: Features

    3 features common features of all models described: n integrated switching power supply n xlr inputs n lockable nl4 output sockets n protective circuits – audio limiter – thermal protection – short circuit protection n 19" rack-mountable (2 ru) find device-specific features here Ä chapter 5 ‘connect...

  • Page 14: Installation and Starting Up

    4 installation and starting up notice! Possible staining the plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or pvc floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet dir...

  • Page 15: Connections and Controls

    5 connections and controls front panel tsa 4-700 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 15.

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    1 [power] main switch to turn the device on/off. 2 led [ch-a] … [ch-d] these leds indicate the ready status of the device ([power]), the input signal level ([signal] / [–20] / [–15] / –10 / [–5]), channel overdrive ([clip]) and a fault condition ([fault]). 3 [ch-a] … [ch-d] input gain controls for c...

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    Rear panel tsa 4-700 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 17.

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    4 iec chassis plug for the power supply. 5 [output ch-a] … [output ch-d] signal outputs, designed as lockable nl4 panel sockets for connecting speakers. 6, 9, 10, 11 [input ch-a] … [input ch-d] signal input channels, designed as xlr socket pairs (input/output) for looping the signals through to othe...

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    Front panel tsa 1400, 2200 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 19.

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    1 [power] main switch to turn the device on/off. 2 led [ch-a], [ch-b] these leds indicate the ready status of the device ([power]), the input signal level ([signal] / [–20] / [–15] / [–10] / [–5]), channel overdrive ([clip]) and a fault condition ([fault]). 3 [ch-a], [ch-b] input gain controls for c...

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    Rear panel tsa 14002200 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 21.

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    4 iec chassis plug for the power supply. 5 [output ch-a], [output ch-b] signal outputs, designed as lockable nl4 panel sockets for connecting speakers. 6, 9 [input ch-a], [input ch-b] signal input channels, designed as xlr socket pairs (input/output) for looping the signals through to other devices....

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    Front panel tsa 4000 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 23.

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    1 [power] main switch to turn the device on/off. 2 led [ch-a], [ch-b] these leds indicate the ready status of the device ([power]), the input signal level ([signal] / [–20] / [–15] / [–10] / [–5]), channel overdrive ([clip]) and a fault condition ([fault]). 3 [ch-a], [ch-b] input gain controls for c...

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    Rear panel tsa 4000 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 25.

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    Front panel tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 27.

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    1 [power] main switch to turn the device on/off. 2 led [ch-a] … [ch-d] these leds indicate the ready status of the device ([power]), the input signal level ([signal] / –20 / –15 / –10 / –5), channel overdrive ([clip]) and a fault condition ([fault]). 3 [ch-a] … [ch-d] input gain controls for channel...

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    Rear panel tsa 4-300 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 29.

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    4 iec chassis plug for the power supply. 5 [reset] push-button to reset the built-in automatic fuse in case it has tripped. 6 [output ch-a] … [output ch-d] signal outputs, designed as lockable nl4 panel sockets for connecting speakers. 7 [input a] … [input d] xlr signal input sockets. 8 [m1] slide s...

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    10 [m3] slide switch; determines how the input signals c and d are processed. In the lower switch position, the signals are fed separately to the power amps. In the upper switch position, the signals are added and fed as a mono sum signal to the power amps. The connection of the power amps is set by...

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    12 the input sensitivity at which the amplifier is delivering its full rated power, can be set with this push-button between 0.775 v rms (pressed) and 1,4 v rms (not pressed). 13 push-button for switching the operating mode of the power amps for the output channels c and d. N push-button not pressed...

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    Rear panel tsa 4-1300 connections and controls tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 33.

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    4 power supply input powercon (nac3fa). 5 [reset] push-button to reset the built-in automatic fuse in case it has tripped. 6 [output ch-a] … [output ch-d] signal outputs, designed as lockable nl4 panel sockets for connecting speakers. 7 [input a] … [input d] xlr signal input sockets. 8 [m1] slide sw...

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    10 [m3] slide switch; determines how the input signals c and d are processed. In the lower switch position, the signals are fed separately to the power amps. In the upper switch position, the signals are added and fed as a mono sum signal to the power amps. The connection of the power amps is set by...

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    12 the input sensitivity at which the amplifier is delivering its full rated power, can be set with this push-button between 0.775 v rms (pressed) and 1,4 v rms (not pressed). 13 push-button for switching the operating mode of the power amps for the output channels c and d. N push-button not pressed...

  • Page 37: Current Consumption

    6 current consumption the following table contains information on the typical current consumption depending on the output power level (root mean square value a rms ). All values based on a 230 v mains voltage and a 1 khz input signal at 0 db (sine). Tsa 4-700 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power...

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    Tsa 1400 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power (2 ×) 8 Ω 330 w / 1,8 a 734 w / 4,2 a (2 ×) 4 Ω 480 w / 2,7 a 1200 w / 6,6 a (2 ×) 2 Ω 700 w / 3,9 a 1313 w / 6,9 a 8 Ω, bridged 500 w / 2,9 a 1200 w / 6,6 a 4 Ω, bridged 984 w / 5,2 a 2690 w / 13,6 a tsa 2200 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power...

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    Load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power 8 Ω, bridged 680 w / 3,9 a 1200 w / 6,5 a 4 Ω, bridged 820 w / 4,3 a 1900 w / 9,7 a tsa 4000 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power (2 ×) 8 Ω 475 w / 3,5 a 974 w / 6,5 a (2 ×) 4 Ω 708 w / 4,9 a 1640 w / 10,5 a (2 ×) 2 Ω – – 8 Ω, bridged 677 w / 4,8 a 1520 w...

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    Tsa4-300 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power (4 ×) 8 Ω 420 w / 3,0 a 1050 w / 7,2 a (4 ×) 4 Ω 700 w / 5,0 a 1810 w / 12,0 a 2 ×8 Ω, bridged 706 w / 5,4 a 1847 w / 12,5 a tsa4-1300 load 1/8 nominal power 1/3 nominal power (4 ×) 8 Ω 1050 w / 7,2 a 2920 w / 18,0 a (4 ×) 4 Ω 1580 w / 10,3 a 4230 w ...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    7 technical specifications tsa 4-700 load impedance 8 w 4 w 2 w rated output power (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 4 × 490 w 4 × 810 w 4 × 930 w max. Output power ‘bridged’ (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 1600 w 2 × 1800 w – max. Voltage swing (rms) (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 62.6 v slew rate (1 khz) 38 v/ms thd imd-smpte (60 hz, 7...

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    Input impedance (20 hz - 20 khz, balanced) 20 kw (balanced) 10 kw (unbalanced) input sensitivity (rated power output, 1 khz) 1 v damping factor (100 hz / 1 khz, 8 w) > 400 voltage amplification 38,4 db signal-to-noise ratio 105 db (a-weighted) protective circuits temperature, short circuit, limiter ...

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    Tsa 1400 load impedance 8 w 4 w 2 w rated output power (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 450 w 2 × 670 w 2 × 800 w max. Output power ‘bridged’ (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 1 × 1380 w 1 × 1600 w – max. Voltage swing (rms) (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 60 v slew rate (1 khz) 35 v/ms thd imd-smpte (60 hz, 7 khz) dim 30 (3.15 khz, 15 khz...

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    Input impedance (20 hz - 20 khz, balanced) 20 kw (balanced) 10 kw (unbalanced) input sensitivity (rated power output 1 khz) 1 v damping factor (100 hz / 1 khz, 8 w) > 400 voltage amplification 38,3 db signal-to-noise ratio 105 db (a-weighted) protective circuits temperature, short circuit, limiter c...

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    Tsa 2200 load impedance 8 w 4 w 2 w rated output power (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 590 w 2 × 910 w 2 × 1200 w max. Output power ‘bridged’ (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 1 × 1800 w 1 × 2400 w – max. Voltage swing (rms) (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 68.7 v slew rate (1 khz) 41 v/ms thd imd-smpte (60 hz, 7 khz) dim 30 (3.15 khz, 15 ...

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    Input impedance (20 hz - 20 khz, balanced) 20 kw (balanced) 10 kw (unbalanced) input sensitivity (rated power output 1 khz) 1 v damping factor (100 hz / 1 khz, 8 w) > 400 voltage amplification 39,8 db signal-to-noise ratio 105 db (a-weighted) protective circuits temperature, short circuit, limiter c...

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    Tsa 4-300 load impedance 8 Ω 4 Ω rated output power (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 4 × 350 w 4 × 550 max. Output power ‘bridged’ (thd ≤ 1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 1000 w – thd imd-smpte (60 hz, 7 khz) ≤ 0.35 % crosstalk (at 1 khz) –75 db (at 20 khz) –58 db frequency response (1 w) 20 hz … 20 khz (0 – 1 db) input impedance ...

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    Voltage amplification 35.3 db signal-to-noise ratio > 100 db (a-weighted) protection circuits against short circuit, missing load, cracking when turning on and off, radio interference cooling internal heat dissipation with forced ventilation through con‐ trolled fan, overheating protection ventilati...

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    Tsa 4-1300 load impedance 8 Ω 4 Ω rated output power (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 4 × 1220 w 4 × 1670 max. Output power ‘bridged’ (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 4000 w – thd imd-smpte (60 hz, 7 khz) ≤ 0.35 % crosstalk (at 1 khz) –75 db (at 20 khz) –58 db frequency response (1 w) 20 hz … 20 khz (0 – 1 db) input impedanc...

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    Voltage amplification 37.8 db signal-to-noise ratio > 100 db (a-weighted) protection circuits against short circuit, missing load, cracking when turning on and off, radio interference cooling internal heat dissipation with forced ventilation through con‐ trolled fan, overheating protection ventilati...

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    Tsa 4000 load impedance 8 w 4 w 2 w nominal power output (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 2 × 1000 w 2 × 1500 – max. Power output, bridged mode (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 1 × 2865 w – – max. Voltage increase (rms) (thd ≤1 %, 1 khz) 89 v slew rate (1 khz) 50 v/ms total harmonic distortion (thd) imd-smpte (60 hz, 7 khz) dim ...

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    Input impedance (20 hz – 20 khz, balanced) 20 kw (balanced) 10 kw (unbalanced) input sensitivity (nominal power output, 1 khz) 1 v damping factor (100 hz / 1 khz, 8 w) > 450 voltage amplification 37 db signal-to-noise ratio (snr) 106 db (a-weighted) protective circuits thermal, short circuit, limite...

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    8 plug and connection assignment this chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘sound & light’ caution is indicated: even if a plug fits into...

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    Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1 ground, shielding 2 signal (in phase, +) 3 signal (out of phase, –) 1 ground, shielding 2 sig...

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    1, + signal 1 (in phase) 1, – signal 1 (180 degree phase shift) 2, + signal 2 (in phase) 2, – signal 2 (180 degree phase shift) nl4 mounting connectors plug and connection assignment tsa 4-700, tsa 1400, tsa 2200, tsa 4000, tsa 4-300, tsa 4-1300 55.

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    9 cleaning the fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect ac-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint- free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning. Fan grids cleaning power a...

  • Page 57: Protecting The Environment

    10 protecting the environment for the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. Are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal househol...

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    Notes power amplifier 58.

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    Musikhaus thomann · hans-thomann-straße 1 · 96138 burgebrach · germany · www.Thomann.De.