Page 2 - Laney; Care of your; INTRODUCTION; When you first recieve your; DO; CA MANUAL
Laney Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!. After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug. Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet. If you should wish to ch...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; All operating instructions should be followed; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following. 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product 2. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3. Obey all...
Page 4 - Indroduction; Three models are currently available:
Laney 4 4 Indroduction The CA range of amplifiers use a new power output topology. This enables a design which has all the high efficiency benefits of a class D type digital topology but without the usual draw backs of poor distortion and difficult to control EMC problems. The CA design uses micropr...
Page 5 - Input Wiring; The 1/4“ Jack and 3pin XLR inputs are wired in parallel,; Output Wiring; What gauge speaker wire should I use in my system?; For the best speaker damping and least amount of power
Laney 5 5 Input Wiring The CA amplifier is factor y set to +4dB input sensitivity, and internally selectable to either 0dB, +4dB or 26dB system. Setting the input sensitivity requires the removal of the top cover. If in any doubt, consult a qualified service engineer. For details on changing sensiti...
Page 6 - System Diagram
Laney 6 6 System Diagram (v ia a s in g le c a b le ) (v ia a s in g le c a b le ) CA MANUAL
Page 7 - Concept Power; explanation of terms
Laney 7 7 Channel 1 input gain: Sets the level of the input signal to channel 1. The visual LED's give the user an indication of the signal level running through the pre amplifier. The levels should be set as to minimize the level of clipping. When the red LED is lit the signal is approaching clippi...
Page 8 - Power LED: Indicates the unit is powered up.
18 Power LED: Indicates the unit is powered up. Reset Button: Should the unit be connected in error and experience a continuous overload situation such as connecting the unit to an incorrect supply voltage or should the amplifier experience a catastrophic component failure then the reset button will...
Page 9 - Two mains sockets on 115V model only!
CA3000 Laney 9 9 explanation of terms 00 A30 C 1 0 Power Push To Reset Push To Reset Protect Bridge Channel 2 Channel 4 Channel 1 Channel 3 Clip Clip Clip Clip Sig Sig Sig Sig -12 -12 -12 -12 - 9 - 9 - 9 - 9 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 0dB 0dB 0dB 888 0dB 8 0dB 8 Concept Power Laney 0dB 8 32 28 29 30 26 27 42 4...
Page 10 - Speakons
Laney 10 10 Input level indicator channel 1: Indicates the level of signal running through channel 1 Reset Button AMP 1 (CH1 + CH2): Should the unit be connected in error and experience a continuos overload situation such as connecting the unit to an incorrect supply voltage or should the amplifier ...
Page 11 - Typical wiring for Biamp use would be:
Power amp mode switch: The CA3000 is a four channel power amplifier, Arranged as channels 1,2,3 and 4. These are configured as two totally separate stereo amplifiers. Channel 1 and 2 are treated as a pair, Channel 3 and 4 are treated as a pair. These channels can be used:- (A) Stereo Mode. All chann...
Page 13 - Specification; very; Total Harmonic Distortion -; Servicing; always; Input Sensitivity
Laney 13 13 Specification Model Output Power per Channel @ 1%THD Typical Total Power Consumption Bridge Bridge rd 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms @ 1/3 power music 4 Ohms CA600 300W 200W 160W 600W 400W 220W CA1500 750W 550W 350W 1500W 1000W 500W CA3000 750W 550W 350W 1500W 1000W 1000W x4 x4 x4 x2...