Page 3 - CAUTION; POUR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO ® DEALER. CAUTION Do not open - risk of electric shock FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY DO NOT PRESENT THE AMPLIFIER WITH A S...
Page 4 - plusTM
Important Precautions • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture.• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.• Do not attempt to remove or break off the...
Page 5 - Front Panel Control
1. Power Switch - This switch is used to control the units main power. 2. Channel 1 Gain Control - This rotary knob is used to control the out- put signal of channel one. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase signal output. 3. Channel 1 Limiter Switch - This is used to activate the...
Page 7 - Set Up; INPUTS; plus; US ITT Standard
OUTPUTS: Binding Post/Banana Plug - Connect your speakers to the binding post outputs on the rear of the amplifier. The speaker wire may be connect by bare wire (directly connected, usually for permanent connections), banana plug, or spade connector. Connections are made to Channels 1 and 2 output’s...
Page 8 - Mono Bridge Connections:; Stereo Connections Using the Neutrik Speakon output connectors:; NL4FC connectors from your local audio dealer.
Spade Connector: (Diagram 8) When connecting your speakers to the amplifier using spade connector; Unscrew the red and black caps on the binding post, be sure not to completely remove or unscrew the red and black caps. Insert the spade con-nector in to the binding post and tighten the caps down on t...
Page 10 - Mono Bridge Operation -; The voltage across the output terminals of a bridged V5000
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 10 OPERATING MODES: Always configure your amplifier operating mode before beginning operation. If you want to change it dur- ing performance. You must decrease the gain controls to their lowest levels to protect t...
Page 12 - RF; from the output and
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 12 put). Short Circuit Protection can usually be traced back to the signal output line (i.e. speaker line). Check the line from the output ter- minal of the amplifier to the speaker. If this line good, check the i...
Page 13 - Use either the Speakon or the banana jacks; Stereo Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set-Up; Bridge Subwoofer Mode Speaker Set-Up
Positive (+) Lead Negative (-) Lead Do Not Use Ch2 Inputs Use Ch1 Inputs Set to Bridge Set to Subwoof Use Ch2 Inputs Use Ch1 Inputs Set to Stereo Set to Subwoof Set to Subwoof Diagram 13 Diagram 14 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 13 Use either t...
Page 14 - TYPICAL MONO BRIDGE SET-UP; OHM MINIMUM; SPEAKERS; OHM MINIMUM; SPEAKERS; OHM MINIMUM
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 14 TYPICAL MONO BRIDGE SET-UP SPEAKERS 4 OHM MINIMUM TYPICAL STEREO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM SPEAKERS 2 OHM MINIMUM Use Channel 1 Inputs Only (XLR or 1/4” Jacks) X Use Speakon or Banana Jacks Use ...
Page 17 - V-SERIES AMPLIFIER SPE CIFICATIONS; V-SERIES AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS; Dual Speed Fans
American Audio® - www.americanaudio.com - V5000plus™ Power Amplifier User Manual Page 17 Output Power: 2 ohms, 1 khz 1% THD 4 ohms, 1khz, 1% THD 8 ohms, 1khz 1% THD (Bridge Mode, mono) 4 ohms, 1khz, 1% THD 8 ohms, 1khz, 1% THD Dimensions & Weight: Height Width Depth WeightFrequency Response: +/-...