Carver px1450 User Manual

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 ............................................................2
Unpacking and Paperwork.....................................2
Features and Specifications

PX850..............................................................3-4
PX1450............................................................5-6

Controls and Features .........................................7-8
Installation and Operations

Location and General Precautions .....................9
Mechanical Considerations ................................9
Rear Support.......................................................9
Thermal Considerations .....................................9
AC Power Considerations..................................9
Magnetic Leakage Considerations.....................9
Input Wiring .......................................................9

Installation (continued)

Input Sensitivity ...............................................10
Output Wiring...................................................11
Polarity .............................................................11
Bridged Mono...................................................11
Parallel Mono ...................................................11
70V Distribution Systems...........................11-12
Signal Smart Standby Circuit...........................12

Operating Tips......................................................13
Care and Service Assistance ................................13
Configurable Gain Controls.................................14
In Case of Difficulty.............................................15
Warranty Information...........................................16
Accessories......................................................17-18

Safety Information

Table Of Contents

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Carver Professional Power Amplifier. The PX850 and
PX1450 are designed for any pro audio application. The PX Series is the first line designed and
produced by Carver Professional, a division of Phoenix Gold International, Inc. It combines the Pro
Audio experience and sonic heritage of Carver Professional with the performance, manufacturing
quality and attention to detail that has defined Phoenix Gold International. Thank you for placing
your confidence in Carver Professional and Phoenix Gold. We know your amplifier will provide many years
of dependable service and reliable sound reproduction.

Please read all of this manual, especially the Safety Warnings, before operating your amplifier.

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 visible signs of damage that were not appar-
ent from the outside of the box. If you do encounter what appears to 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 Warranty and for insurance purposes. Next, make a note of the serial number which is located on the
back of the amplifier. Record it in the space provided below for convenient reference.

Model: _____PX850_____PX850

_____PX850