Page 2 - IMPORTANT
Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in thisguide was complete and accurate at the time of printing.However, information is subject to change. Important Safety Information WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. ...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents Page INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 1 PANEL DESC...
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents
Introduction Bogen's Black Max™ amplifiers deliver on what professional sound installers need most: Power and Reliability. Power With three different models (X600, X450, and X300), the Black Max series provides 2 independent channels ofamplification at 600W, 450W, and 300W per channel into 70V const...
Page 5 - Panel Descriptions; Black Max Front Panel
Panel Descriptions Black Max Front Panel 1 . Status Indicators The Status LEDs are multi-purpose indicators, one for each channel. Green - Amplifier is on and operating normally. Amber - Amplifier is in low-power consumption Sleep Mode. Red - Amplifier has protected itself due to a fault condition. ...
Page 6 - Black Max Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions Black Max Rear Panel 1 . High-Impedance Balanced Inputs Pluggable 3-position terminal strips allow for easy installation and provide convenient connections to high-impedance balanced inputs. 2. Input Level Controls Continuously variable input level controls. 3. Lo-Cut Filters Roll...
Page 7 - Installation; Mechanical Components
Installation Mechanical Components 1 . Rack Ears Prior to installing the amplifier in to a 1 9" rack, you will need to attach the rack ears. Remove and save the 6 front most cover screws on each side panel of the amplifier. Position the rack ears as shown and attach usingthe 6 screws. 2. Dust Fi...
Page 8 - Ventilation; Rack Mounting; Rear Rack Mounting; Table Mounting
Installation Ventilation The Black Max amplifiers were designed to be placed on a table or rack-mounted. For rack-mounted applica-tions, the amplifiers can be stacked one on top of the other for maximum use of the rack space available with-out any extra, empty rack spaces between them.An open air sp...
Page 9 - Connections; Speakers; Inputs
Connections Speakers 70V "Transformer-Coupled" Speakers The Black Max series was designed to drive only 70V constant volt-age type speaker loads. The use of low-impedance speakers maycause the amplifier to engage its protection circuits and shut downor limit amplifier function. The speaker t...
Page 10 - Sequential Turn-On Operation
Sequential Turn-On Sequential Turn-On Operation Black Max amplifiers contain a sequential turn-on feature that is designed to turn on a bank of Black Max ampli- fiers, one at a time, in sequence with approximately 1 second between each amplifier. This type of sequencing of power is necessary in larg...
Page 11 - Operation; Front Controls & Indicators; Rear Controls & Indicators
Operation Front Controls & Indicators Power Switch The Power Switch for the Black Max amplifier is located on the frontof the unit. Press the "I" side of the switch to turn the unit ON. Theamplifier will begin its power up process once turned on. If the amplifi-er is set up for power seq...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 10 • Power Switch off• Breaker (Power Switch) tripped - Turn off, then turn back on • Power Sequencing Switch set wrong - Check Sequential Turn-On section for proper configuration PROBLEM CONDITION CAUSE Rear Power Status LEDis amber. SEQUENCING NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY Master ampli...
Page 14 - Specifications
Specifications * Both channels driven at nominal line voltage 1 20V AC, 60Hz. 11 Power Output* 600W /Ch @ 70V 450W / Ch @ 70V 300W / Ch @ 70V Input Sensitivity 1 V S/N Ratio (20K BW) 1 04dB ref. 70V, F.P. Class of Operation H Product Weight 46 lbs. 44 lbs. 4 1 lbs. Connector: Power 20A line cord 1 5...