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FRONT PANEL 1. MOUNTINGSturdy one piece 12 gauge steel face plate accommodates standard 19 rack installation. The rack mount- ing holes are designed on ISO standard spacing. Four 10-32 x .5 phillips machine screws are normally used to secure the amp. Rear support brackets are not required. 2. POWER SWITCHCheck the power amp connections and verify the AC line power source before engaging the POWER switch. The yellow LED unmistakably indicates that all circuits are properly powered up. Yellow is used so the operator can see the red indicators (clipping or protect) from a distance. 3. CHANNEL LEVEL CONTROLA precision input LEVEL attenuate is used to adjust the volume levels. To deliver the amps maximum power without reducing the headroom of the signal source, the level controls should be turned full on. 4. CHANNEL SIGNAL INDICATORThe green SIGNAL LED indicators will start to flash when there is a low signal passing to your speak- ers (-30dBµ). This lets you know when the amp is passing a signal to your speaker connectors. 5. CHANNEL CLIP INDICATORThe red CLIP LED indicators flash when each channel has reached its maximum output. Occasional flashing caused by low frequencies is OK. However, consistent flashing caused by higher frequencies may damage high frequency drivers (excessive distortion). This does not cause damage to the amp. 6. COOLING VENTS/FANUpon rack installation, the rear of the amp must be fully exposed to room temperature air. The sur- rounding air should not be warmer than 120° or the thermal protection could active the PROTECT LED. The front cooling vents are not to be restricted. 7. PROTECT LED INDICATOR The red PROTECT LED provides the operator with information about the status of the amplifier. The PROTECT LED can come on under 3 different conditions (when this happens, both channels are muted and the speaker relays disconnect the speakers); 1) During power-up, the amplifier stays in a muted state for approx. 3 sec until it determines that everything is functioning normally (no output shorts or over temp conditions). 2) When the output load draws excessive current or a direct short is detected caused by a shorted speaker cable or speaker system, the RED PROTECT LED will illuminate. Reset this condition by turning the amp off for two seconds and then on again. Check for shorted cables and that the total speaker impedance is not below 2 ohms per channel (4 ohms bridged). 3) Overheating is usually determined when the amp stops in the middle of a performance and the PROTECT LED comes on. If this is the cause, leave the amp on for the fan to cool the amp down. The amp will automatically reset within 3 minutes. The PROTECT LED will turn off when ready. Check for the following conditions; a) The rear intake air is not restricted, b) The intake air is not extremely warm, c) The front exhaust vents are not restricted, or d) No excessive speaker load (try other speakers or remove speakers if you have more than one connected to each channel). REAR PANEL 8. XLR CHANNEL INPUTSFor most applications, use the XLR balanced inputs. This will help to reduce hum and allow longer cable runs from your signal source (mixer, etc). Because this is a balanced input, the gain will be 6 dB higher than using the 1/4 input jack with non balanced lines. XLR pin configuration: Pin 1: Grounded through the GROUND LIFT switch, Pin 2: positive Bal. signal and Pin 3: negative Bal. signal. 9. CHANNEL 1/4 TRS INPUTThis TRS jack is designed to receive either balanced or unbalanced input signals. Balanced signals coming into this jack should be wired with the connectors tip going to signal + and the connectors ring to signal -. The connectors sleeve is then tied internally to ground through the GROUND LIFT switch. 10. PARALLEL OR Y INPUTSThe rear PARALLEL switch connects both channels together from either input. This eliminates Y adapter cables. This feature is used to daisy chain one piece of equipment to another. Just plug into the unused INPUT (TRS or XLR) and it will become the output for other equipment. 11. INPUT GROUND LIFTMany times sound systems are connected in such a manner as to cause a grounded loop with the inputs which results in audible hum. The input GND LIFT switch (TRS & XLR) on the rear panel will help elimi- nate this problem. If not, install a Carvins MTF55 Ground lifter between the amplifier input and the signal. 12. LIMITERSTo activate the LIMITERS, engage the rear limiter switch. The built-in Optio limiters are recommended to hold down peaks that could cause distortion. To check the effectiveness of the limiters when the chan- nel starts to distort (under full output), engage the limiters and listen for the reduction of the distortion. If the distortion stops, you can try to turn the channel up for more power until distortion is heard. The lower bass frequencies are most affected. WARNING: Do not check in an environment where the sound level could damage your ears! 13. SPEAKER 1/4 AND SPEAKON™ OUTPUTS The standard 1/4 SPEAKER jacks are offered for low power applications. Speakon™ connectors are provided for high power application. Secure the Speakon™ connection by turning to the right. The center Speakon™ is for the Bridge output only. Turn the amp off before connecting your speakers. 14. SPEAKER BINDING POSTSFor high power speaker connections, use the rear BINDING POSTS to connect your speakers. Wire sizes up to 7 gauge (50 amps) can be inserted into the binding post side holes. Larger cable can be used with banana plugs which plug into the end of the binding posts (remove colored caps from end of binding posts). Binding posts are spaced on ISO standards. Use the two center RED binding posts to BRIDGE speaker connections (see 15 BRIDGE MODE). 15. BRIDGE MODE- 25V/70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS The DCMs can be operated in bridge mode if you require a 25V / 70V mono distribution speaker system or a mono (single channel) amp, which doubles the power into a single load. With your amp off, push IN the rear (recessed) BRIDGE switch after you have made your connections to either the center bridge Speakon™ or the rear center RED binding posts (ch 1 is + and ch 2 is -). Carefully select or damage may result to the speakers (this is why the switch has been recessed). No other speaker connectors or bind- ing posts can be used at the same time! The INPUT connector and LEVEL is handled by channel 1. Channel 2 is non-operational. The minimum speaker impedance is 4 ohms. CAUTION: The power developed by bridging your amp can destroy most speakers. 16. AC POWERYour amp is designed to run on either 120V 60 Hz or 240V 50Hz depending on the model purchased. The voltage range for 120V model is 95V to 132V and for 240V model it is 195V to 255V. The rear heavy- duty AC receptacle will accept a universal grounded AC cord that is designed your country. Be sure to check your power source before plugging into a grounded (3 prong) outlet. Never defeat the grounded connection or electrocution may result! Firmly push the AC cord all the way into the receptacle. FUSE:The fuse is located within the main chassis above the AC connector mounted on the rear, inside the PC card. Normaly if the fuse fails, the amp will require service. See spec. chart for fuse values. NOTE: Each amp will require a dedicated circuit if you are driving the amp to its full output. There will be a sustained loss of power if the AC voltage falls below the rated 120V or 230/240V. Use a heavy gauge power cable and power source. 2 1 3 4 5 6 FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS 7 6 16 9 13 TYPICAL STEREO SETUP (OR MONO BI-AMP) STEREO BIAMPING 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STEREO TRIAMPING WARNING This product produces high sound pressure levels that could damage your hearing. Use with caution. 1011 12 14 SHIELD -NEG.3 1 2 GND + SIGNAL (BAL.) SleeveRing Neg.Tip Pos. TRS 1/4 Balanced Tip-Ring-Sleeve TS 1/4 Unbalanced Tip-Sleeve Tip Sleeve Ring Tip XLR Tip Ground Ground Ring 8 (Recessed)15 DCM1000 DCM1000 DCM1000 - SIGNAL (BAL.) (Shielded) Left Lows Right Lows Low Amplifier Left Highs Right Highs High Amplifier Crossover Input Suggested Crossover settings Low/High 1k-2.5k Hz Right Highs Right Mids Right Lows Right Highs Right Mids Right Lows Mixer Output Crossover Input Low Amplifier Mid Amplifier High Amplifier Suggested Crossover settings Low/Mid 100-200 Hz Mid/High 1k-2k Hz HELPFUL HINTS 6) DEDICATED CIRCUIT BREAKER: Each amp will require a dedicated circuit breaker for its full output. There will be a sustained loss of power if the AC voltage falls below the rated 120V or 230/240V input. 1) NO SOUND FROM CH 2: The rear (recessed) BRIDGE switch has been inadvertently pushed in. 2) STEREO CHANNELS SOUND THE SAME: The rear PARALLEL switch has been inadvertently pushed in. 3) NO HIGH FREQUENCIES: Tweeters or midrange drivers have been damaged or blown from feedback or to much power.4) SYSTEM HUM: Switch the rear GND LIFT switch IN or OUT. If the hum is not eliminated, then install Carvins MTF55 Ground Lifter between the amplifier input and signal source. This iso- lates the input ground from the AC power ground. 5) POOR SOUND (BASS): The speaker systems are wired out of phase to each other. To correct, reverse the wires on one speaker connector only and your sound, especially the bass response will improve.PROTECT∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dBDCM15001500 Watt Power AmpCLIP SIGNAL∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dBPOWERCHANNEL ONE CHANNEL TWOCLIP SIGNAL DCM1000∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB DCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122 W MIN 2 W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEThe channel PARALLEL switch OFF (OUT).orTo signal socket XLR or 1/4" 2 or 3 cond. shieldedActivate the BRIDGE switch (IN). Control the level by Ch 1 ( Ch 2 does not function.Ch 1 InputConnect the DCM600 & DCM1000 in bridge mode to deliver 70 volts. Higher powered amps will exceed 70v, damaging transformers and speakers.+16 8 4 C15w 7w 3w 1w C+16 8 4 C15w 7w 3w 1w C DCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSECHANNEL TWOHIGHPHASEMIDPHASELOWPHASEXC3000Electronic Crossover1-800-854-2235 www.carvin.com INTERNAL FUSE 90-250 VAC 10 VA ~50-60HZGND LIFTCHANNEL ONEHIGHPHASEMIDPHASELOWPHASEMONO[ LOW 1+2 ]SWITCHABLE TO MONO [ LOW 1+2]Low AmplifierLeft HighsSuggested Crossover settings Low/High 1k-2.5k HzCrossover Input High AmplifierRight Lows Left LowsRight Highs(Shielded) Left HighsHigh AmplifierLeft Mids Left Lows Right Highs Right Lows Right Mids Mid AmplifierPHASEMADEA USINTH EINPU TElectronic CrossoverIN OUTCHANNEL TWOCHANNEL ONELOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUTLOW OUT SUM INPUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTPHASEPHASEPHASEPHASEPHASECH 1/250-60Hz 20VA 120V 240VMixer OutputCrossover InputSuggested Crossover settings Low/Mid 100-200Hz Mid/High 1k-2k HzDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSELow Amplifier Full Range (Lo Freq. Bi-Amp) Woofer SystemFor channel separation (stereo) or Bi-Amping the PARALLEL switch must be OFF (OUT).Full Range (Hi Freq. Bi-Amp) Horn System(Hi Freq. Bi-Amp)(Lo Freq. Bi-Amp)Ch 1 Left Ch 2 RightBRIDGE switch must be OFF (OUT).orDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSE Speakon™ Twist-Lok HousingContact InsertCable ClampSecuring Hub- Connection Configuration: Black (1+) / positive White (1-) / negative Red (2+) / positive Green (2-) / negative - Solder wires in contacts or use hex screws provided. - Slip "Securing Hub" then "Cable Clamp" over cable before attaching wires.1+1-2+2-Solder tinned wires 1/4"Strip cable insulation back 3/4"
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FRONT PANEL 1. MOUNTINGSturdy one piece 12 gauge steel face plate accommodates standard 19 rack installation. The rack mount- ing holes are designed on ISO standard spacing. Four 10-32 x .5 phillips machine screws are normally used to secure the amp. Rear support brackets are not required. 2. POWER SWITCHCheck the power amp connections and verify the AC line power source before engaging the POWER switch. The yellow LED unmistakably indicates that all circuits are properly powered up. Yellow is used so the operator can see the red indicators (clipping or protect) from a distance. 3. CHANNEL LEVEL CONTROLA precision input LEVEL attenuate is used to adjust the volume levels. To deliver the amps maximum power without reducing the headroom of the signal source, the level controls should be turned full on. 4. CHANNEL SIGNAL INDICATORThe green SIGNAL LED indicators will start to flash when there is a low signal passing to your speak- ers (-30dBµ). This lets you know when the amp is passing a signal to your speaker connectors. 5. CHANNEL CLIP INDICATORThe red CLIP LED indicators flash when each channel has reached its maximum output. Occasional flashing caused by low frequencies is OK. However, consistent flashing caused by higher frequencies may damage high frequency drivers (excessive distortion). This does not cause damage to the amp. 6. COOLING VENTS/FANUpon rack installation, the rear of the amp must be fully exposed to room temperature air. The sur- rounding air should not be warmer than 120° or the thermal protection could active the PROTECT LED. The front cooling vents are not to be restricted. 7. PROTECT LED INDICATOR The red PROTECT LED provides the operator with information about the status of the amplifier. The PROTECT LED can come on under 3 different conditions (when this happens, both channels are muted and the speaker relays disconnect the speakers); 1) During power-up, the amplifier stays in a muted state for approx. 3 sec until it determines that everything is functioning normally (no output shorts or over temp conditions). 2) When the output load draws excessive current or a direct short is detected caused by a shorted speaker cable or speaker system, the RED PROTECT LED will illuminate. Reset this condition by turning the amp off for two seconds and then on again. Check for shorted cables and that the total speaker impedance is not below 2 ohms per channel (4 ohms bridged). 3) Overheating is usually determined when the amp stops in the middle of a performance and the PROTECT LED comes on. If this is the cause, leave the amp on for the fan to cool the amp down. The amp will automatically reset within 3 minutes. The PROTECT LED will turn off when ready. Check for the following conditions; a) The rear intake air is not restricted, b) The intake air is not extremely warm, c) The front exhaust vents are not restricted, or d) No excessive speaker load (try other speakers or remove speakers if you have more than one connected to each channel). REAR PANEL 8. XLR CHANNEL INPUTSFor most applications, use the XLR balanced inputs. This will help to reduce hum and allow longer cable runs from your signal source (mixer, etc). Because this is a balanced input, the gain will be 6 dB higher than using the 1/4 input jack with non balanced lines. XLR pin configuration: Pin 1: Grounded through the GROUND LIFT switch, Pin 2: positive Bal. signal and Pin 3: negative Bal. signal. 9. CHANNEL 1/4 TRS INPUTThis TRS jack is designed to receive either balanced or unbalanced input signals. Balanced signals coming into this jack should be wired with the connectors tip going to signal + and the connectors ring to signal -. The connectors sleeve is then tied internally to ground through the GROUND LIFT switch. 10. PARALLEL OR Y INPUTSThe rear PARALLEL switch connects both channels together from either input. This eliminates Y adapter cables. This feature is used to daisy chain one piece of equipment to another. Just plug into the unused INPUT (TRS or XLR) and it will become the output for other equipment. 11. INPUT GROUND LIFTMany times sound systems are connected in such a manner as to cause a grounded loop with the inputs which results in audible hum. The input GND LIFT switch (TRS & XLR) on the rear panel will help elimi- nate this problem. If not, install a Carvins MTF55 Ground lifter between the amplifier input and the signal. 12. LIMITERSTo activate the LIMITERS, engage the rear limiter switch. The built-in Optio limiters are recommended to hold down peaks that could cause distortion. To check the effectiveness of the limiters when the chan- nel starts to distort (under full output), engage the limiters and listen for the reduction of the distortion. If the distortion stops, you can try to turn the channel up for more power until distortion is heard. The lower bass frequencies are most affected. WARNING: Do not check in an environment where the sound level could damage your ears! 13. SPEAKER 1/4 AND SPEAKON™ OUTPUTS The standard 1/4 SPEAKER jacks are offered for low power applications. Speakon™ connectors are provided for high power application. Secure the Speakon™ connection by turning to the right. The center Speakon™ is for the Bridge output only. Turn the amp off before connecting your speakers. 14. SPEAKER BINDING POSTSFor high power speaker connections, use the rear BINDING POSTS to connect your speakers. Wire sizes up to 7 gauge (50 amps) can be inserted into the binding post side holes. Larger cable can be used with banana plugs which plug into the end of the binding posts (remove colored caps from end of binding posts). Binding posts are spaced on ISO standards. Use the two center RED binding posts to BRIDGE speaker connections (see 15 BRIDGE MODE). 15. BRIDGE MODE- 25V/70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS The DCMs can be operated in bridge mode if you require a 25V / 70V mono distribution speaker system or a mono (single channel) amp, which doubles the power into a single load. With your amp off, push IN the rear (recessed) BRIDGE switch after you have made your connections to either the center bridge Speakon™ or the rear center RED binding posts (ch 1 is + and ch 2 is -). Carefully select or damage may result to the speakers (this is why the switch has been recessed). No other speaker connectors or bind- ing posts can be used at the same time! The INPUT connector and LEVEL is handled by channel 1. Channel 2 is non-operational. The minimum speaker impedance is 4 ohms. CAUTION: The power developed by bridging your amp can destroy most speakers. 16. AC POWERYour amp is designed to run on either 120V 60 Hz or 240V 50Hz depending on the model purchased. The voltage range for 120V model is 95V to 132V and for 240V model it is 195V to 255V. The rear heavy- duty AC receptacle will accept a universal grounded AC cord that is designed your country. Be sure to check your power source before plugging into a grounded (3 prong) outlet. Never defeat the grounded connection or electrocution may result! Firmly push the AC cord all the way into the receptacle. FUSE:The fuse is located within the main chassis above the AC connector mounted on the rear, inside the PC card. Normaly if the fuse fails, the amp will require service. See spec. chart for fuse values. NOTE: Each amp will require a dedicated circuit if you are driving the amp to its full output. There will be a sustained loss of power if the AC voltage falls below the rated 120V or 230/240V. Use a heavy gauge power cable and power source. 2 1 3 4 5 6 FRONT & REAR PANEL CONTROLS 7 6 16 9 13 TYPICAL STEREO SETUP (OR MONO BI-AMP) STEREO BIAMPING 70V DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STEREO TRIAMPING WARNING This product produces high sound pressure levels that could damage your hearing. Use with caution. 1011 12 14 SHIELD -NEG.3 1 2 GND + SIGNAL (BAL.) SleeveRing Neg.Tip Pos. TRS 1/4 Balanced Tip-Ring-Sleeve TS 1/4 Unbalanced Tip-Sleeve Tip Sleeve Ring Tip XLR Tip Ground Ground Ring 8 (Recessed)15 DCM1000 DCM1000 DCM1000 - SIGNAL (BAL.) (Shielded) Left Lows Right Lows Low Amplifier Left Highs Right Highs High Amplifier Crossover Input Suggested Crossover settings Low/High 1k-2.5k Hz Right Highs Right Mids Right Lows Right Highs Right Mids Right Lows Mixer Output Crossover Input Low Amplifier Mid Amplifier High Amplifier Suggested Crossover settings Low/Mid 100-200 Hz Mid/High 1k-2k Hz HELPFUL HINTS 6) DEDICATED CIRCUIT BREAKER: Each amp will require a dedicated circuit breaker for its full output. There will be a sustained loss of power if the AC voltage falls below the rated 120V or 230/240V input. 1) NO SOUND FROM CH 2: The rear (recessed) BRIDGE switch has been inadvertently pushed in. 2) STEREO CHANNELS SOUND THE SAME: The rear PARALLEL switch has been inadvertently pushed in. 3) NO HIGH FREQUENCIES: Tweeters or midrange drivers have been damaged or blown from feedback or to much power.4) SYSTEM HUM: Switch the rear GND LIFT switch IN or OUT. If the hum is not eliminated, then install Carvins MTF55 Ground Lifter between the amplifier input and signal source. This iso- lates the input ground from the AC power ground. 5) POOR SOUND (BASS): The speaker systems are wired out of phase to each other. To correct, reverse the wires on one speaker connector only and your sound, especially the bass response will improve.PROTECT∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dBDCM15001500 Watt Power AmpCLIP SIGNAL∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dBPOWERCHANNEL ONE CHANNEL TWOCLIP SIGNAL DCM1000∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB∞50 30 22 19171513121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB DCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122 W MIN 2 W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEThe channel PARALLEL switch OFF (OUT).orTo signal socket XLR or 1/4" 2 or 3 cond. shieldedActivate the BRIDGE switch (IN). Control the level by Ch 1 ( Ch 2 does not function.Ch 1 InputConnect the DCM600 & DCM1000 in bridge mode to deliver 70 volts. Higher powered amps will exceed 70v, damaging transformers and speakers.+16 8 4 C15w 7w 3w 1w C+16 8 4 C15w 7w 3w 1w C DCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSECHANNEL TWOHIGHPHASEMIDPHASELOWPHASEXC3000Electronic Crossover1-800-854-2235 www.carvin.com INTERNAL FUSE 90-250 VAC 10 VA ~50-60HZGND LIFTCHANNEL ONEHIGHPHASEMIDPHASELOWPHASEMONO[ LOW 1+2 ]SWITCHABLE TO MONO [ LOW 1+2]Low AmplifierLeft HighsSuggested Crossover settings Low/High 1k-2.5k HzCrossover Input High AmplifierRight Lows Left LowsRight Highs(Shielded) Left HighsHigh AmplifierLeft Mids Left Lows Right Highs Right Lows Right Mids Mid AmplifierPHASEMADEA USINTH EINPU TElectronic CrossoverIN OUTCHANNEL TWOCHANNEL ONELOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUT LOW OUT MID OUT HIGH OUTLOW OUT SUM INPUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTPHASEPHASEPHASEPHASEPHASECH 1/250-60Hz 20VA 120V 240VMixer OutputCrossover InputSuggested Crossover settings Low/Mid 100-200Hz Mid/High 1k-2k HzDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSEDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSELow Amplifier Full Range (Lo Freq. Bi-Amp) Woofer SystemFor channel separation (stereo) or Bi-Amping the PARALLEL switch must be OFF (OUT).Full Range (Hi Freq. Bi-Amp) Horn System(Hi Freq. Bi-Amp)(Lo Freq. Bi-Amp)Ch 1 Left Ch 2 RightBRIDGE switch must be OFF (OUT).orDCM1500www.carvin.comMADEA USIN THE120VAC 60Hz12122W MIN 2W MIN12BRIDGE4 W MINOUTPUTSSHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: RESET POWER SWITCH (OFF-ON) HI-TEMP: WAIT FOR AUTO RESETBRIDGE ONLYXLRBRIDGE LIMITER PARALLELGNDPIN 2 SIGNAL + PIN 3 SIGNAL – PIN 1 GNDOFFONSTEREO AMPLIFIER1INPUTS2LIFT INPUTS0B8 OHMS/CH 500W 4 W BRIDGED 8 W BRIDGED 2 OHMS/CH 4 OHMS/CH300W 750W 1500W 1000WPIN 1+POS, PIN 1-NEG, (PIN 2+ PIN2- NOT USED) SERIAL NUMBER1200VA INTERNAL FUSE Speakon™ Twist-Lok HousingContact InsertCable ClampSecuring Hub- Connection Configuration: Black (1+) / positive White (1-) / negative Red (2+) / positive Green (2-) / negative - Solder wires in contacts or use hex screws provided. - Slip "Securing Hub" then "Cable Clamp" over cable before attaching wires.1+1-2+2-Solder tinned wires 1/4"Strip cable insulation back 3/4"