Cerwin-Vega CV-5000 Manual De Usuario
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Mode Select
Stereo Mode
In stereo mode, both channels operate independently, with their input gain controls. Signal at
channel 1’s input produces output at channel 1, while signal at channel 2’s input produces
output at channel 2’s output. Recommended minimum nominal load impedance for stereo
operation is 2 ohms per channel.
Parallel Mode
When set to Parallel mode, a signal applied to channel 1’s input will be amplified and appear
at outputs for both channel 1 & 2. With set to parallel. The parallel mode is well-suited for
applications in which driving two speakers with the same signal but with separate
amplification.
Bridged Mono Mode
Bridged mono mode straps both amplifier channels together to make a very powerful, single-
channel monaural amplifier. One channel ”pushes” and the other channel “pulls” equally,
doubling the power over that of either channel alone. Therefore the voltage is doubled, the
peak power is quadrupled, and program power is roughly three times as high as that of the
individual channel.
Signal is applied to the channel 1 input only and channel 1 input gain control is used to adjust
signal level. The input gain control belonging to channel 2 are not used.
Note : Bridged mono mode is to be used only when the CV-5000 is connected to a 4 or 8
ohms speaker load. Use of Bridged mode with speaker loads of 4 ohms or less can result in
severe damage to the unit due to excessive heat and current limiting.
Use extreme caution when operating the amplifier in Bridged Mono Mode. Never ground
either side of the speaker cable when the amplifier is in Bridged Mono Mode ; the speaker
load must “ float “ away from the amplifier chassis.