Carver PM1.5 Owners Manual

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CARVER

PROFESSIONAL
A Division of Phoenix Gold international, Inc.

MODEL IM-1.5
Low Feedback / High Headroom
Magnetic-Field Power AmplifierTM

OWNERS MANUAL

PLEASE NOTE:

Phoenix Gold International, Inc. purchased
Carver Professional in November of 1995 from
Carver Corporation. See our Tech Support page
located at www.carvegprocom for specifics as to

which amplifiers Phoenix Gold Intemationa|.. Inc.
is responsible for as a servicing agency.

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction................................................2
II. Installation................................................A
III. Features and Functions.....................................7
IV. Dual-Channel Operations and Connections................ ..... 18
V. Mono-Bridged Operations and Connections......................21
VI. Specifications..............................................23

VII. Troubleshooting/Warranty Service...........................24

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipmen
to rain or moisture. '

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING T0 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: when installing this equipment, read and follow all safety and
operating instructions.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unpack your PM-l.5 and keep the original carton
and packing materials for moving, shipment, or long-term storage.

PERSONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER
DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE

PERSONAL ID NUMBER/LOCATION

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The Carver Corporation understands that all this power and performance won't help
if your amplifier doesn't work. To that end, the PM-1.5 employs a rugged
mechanical design with heavy-duty chassis components and features-~put together
by people that know your amplifier must be reliable for years of active, hard
use.

The PM-l.5 represents a new dimension in commercial power amplifiers, designed
and built to take all the punishment and use expected in a professional product.
This has been done without sacrificing or compromising the levels of sonic
quality demanded by audio professionals in every area of commercial sound.
However, regardless of expertise or knowledge, please read the rest of this
owner's manual to take full advantage of the fantastic features and performance
the PM-1.5 has to offer. Follow all operation and installation instructions
exactly.

WARRANTY CARD

The PM-1.5 has been designed and crafted to take the physical and operational
punishment associated with commercial sound-reinforcement application in clubs

or on the road, yet operate reliably performance after performance. It's highly
unlikely the PM-1.5 will ever need service if properly installed, maintained, and
operated; but should the unlikely occur, the Warranty Card is a passport to
Carver's one-year limited Parts/Labor Warranty Repair. Take a moment to fill

out and return the Warranty Card that came in the amplifier's packing kit. You
should also fill out the personal warranty information on the inner leaf of this
manual. Be sure to include any personal ID number used to further identify the
PM-l.5.

PACKING MATERIAL/SHIPPING CONTAINER

Even though the PM-1.5 will (and must be) installed in an equipment rack or
other rack-mount enclosure, keep the carton and packing material the amplifier
came in. For long-term storage or service shipment, the best container is the

original carton.

BEFORE GOING ANY FARTHER...

Here are some suggested do's and don'ts that will make operating the PM-l.5 a
safe and successful experience:

* Don't operate the PM-1.5 on any ac line voltage other than 120V, 60 Hz.

* Make all connections to and from the PM:1.5 with its Main and Sequencer
power-up switches off (very important), and the power for all other components
in the system switched off and/or with line cords unplugged.

* To prevent possible shock or fire hazard, don't expose the PM-l.5 to rain or
moisture. .Should the amplifier get soaked, remove from service and have it dried,
checked out, or cleaned before returning it to operation.

* Should it be necessary to replace the main fuse, replace with the same type
and rating ONLY (MDL 12). Using a larger fuse or fuse bypass can result in
serious amplifier damage and will void the warranty. Unplug the amplifier's
ac line cord before servicing the fuse.

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