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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.Introduction..........................................................1
Unpacking and Paperwork...................................1
Features and Specifications
pt1250...............................................................2
pt1800...............................................................4
pt2400...............................................................6
Controls and Functions
pt1250...............................................................8
pt1800/2400....................................................10
Installation pt1250
Location and
General Precautions........................................12
Mechanical Considerations............................12
Rear Support for
Road Applications..........................................12
Thermal Considerations..................................12
AC Power Considerations..............................12
Magnetic Leakage
Considerations................................................12
Input Wiring....................................................12
Output Wiring.................................................13
Polarity............................................................13
70VDistribution Systems..............................14
Clipping Eliminator........................................14Installation pt1800/pt2400
Location and
General Precautions........................................14
Mechanical Considerations............................14
Rear Support for
Road Applications..........................................14
Thermal Considerations..................................14
AC Power Considerations..............................15
Magnetic Leakage
Considerations................................................15
Input Wiring....................................................15
Output Wiring.................................................15
Polarity............................................................16
Dual Mono......................................................16
Bridged Mono.................................................16
70VDistribution Systems..............................17
Clipping Eliminator........................................17
Power ON Sequencing...................................17
Remote Power Control...................................18
Operating Tips
Using the pt1250/1800/2400..........................19
In Case of Difficulty...........................................19
Care and Service Assistance...............................20
Warranty Information.........................................21
Safety Information
Table Of Contents
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional Power Ampl\
ifier. It is backed by
state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you t\
he best in quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. The pt1250, pt1800 and, pt2400 a\
re specially designed forpro touring applications. Their rugged construction and low profile make\
it ideal for sustaining the abuses of the road with reliability and space-saving economy. The pt1250 is rated at 625 watts perchannel into 4 ohms and 465 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The pt1800 is\
rated at 900 watts per channel
into 4 ohms and 600 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The pt2400 is rated a\
t 1200 watts per channel into 4
ohms and 750 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The sophisticated protection\
circuits designed into this
amplifier will protect your system should an unexpected fault occur. They also protect the amplifier from excessive temperature, continuous current limiting and shorted outputs. \
The balanced input uses a high
quality, high common-mode rejection differential amplifier for exception\
al hum and noise rejection. The
sequencing feature on the pt1800 and pt2400 allows a rack of amplifiers \
to be powered up from a remote location. The daisy-chain connection scheme causes each amplifier to tur\
n on in sequence, preventing the
large in-rush current that can occur when an entire rack of amplifiers i\
s turned on simultaneously. This power
amplifier was designed and manufactured by people with a lifetime commit\
ment to providing the worlds
finest components for music and sound reproduction. Thanks for placing y\
our confidence in Carver Professional. We know your amplifier will provide many years of dependable service and \
reliable sound
reproduction.
Unpacking and
Paperwork
Carefully unpack the amplifier and keep the original carton and packing \
materials for future moving, shipment
or long-term storage. After opening the box, please check for any visibl\
e signs of damage that were not apparent from the outside of the box. If you do encounter what appears t\
o be concealed damage, please consult
your Carver Professional Dealer before installing the unit.
Important Paperwork
Make sure to save your sales receipt. Your receipt is extremely important to establish the duration of your
Limited W arranty, and for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial num\
ber which is located on
the back of the amplifier. Record it in the space provided below for con\
venient reference.
Model:________ pt1250 ________ pt1 00 ________ pt2400
Serial Number:___________________
Purchased at:_____________________ Date:___________________________
F i n a l l y , take a moment to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card pa\
cked with the amplifier and return
it to Carver Professional. This will allow us to keep you informed about\
new products as they become available.
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