Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Switch Settings and Speaker Connections
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 3 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 4 3. FEATURES ................................................................
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Safety Symbol and Message Conventions; WARNING
3 When Installing the Unit • Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids,as doing so may result in fire or electric shock. • Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the unit. Using a voltage higher than that which isspecified may result...
Page 4 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION; When the Unit is in Use
4 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOA's DA-550F Multichannel Power Amplifier features high power handling of 550 W x 4 channels (4 Ω output) or 350 W x 4 channels (8 Ω output) and durability. Besides, its channels 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 are made available for bridge connection individually, allowing it to be u...
Page 5 - HANDLING PRECAUTIONS; clogged, heat will become trapped inside the enclosure.; INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION
5 4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • Keep the input cable away from the output cable. If installed close to each other, oscillation could occur. • To avoid unit failures, never connect outputs of 2 or more units in parallel. • Only connect speakers with an impedance equal to or greater than those specified. ...
Page 6 - NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS; Lights blue when the power is switched on.; Input level controls; Adjust the input level of each channel.
6 6. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front] 1. Power switch [ON/OFF] Power is switched on and off with each depressionof this switch. 2. Power indicator [POWER] Lights blue when the power is switched on. 3. Input level controls [CH 1 (BRIDGE 1), CH 2, CH 3 (BRIDGE 2), CH 4] Adjust the input level of eac...
Page 7 - Connect speaker cables to these terminals.; • 4-channel input mode; Set both BRIDGE 1 and 2 switches to ON.
7 DA-550F DA-500FH 7 9 12 9 8 11 10 10 7 9 12 9 8 11 6 6 [Rear] 6. AC inlet Connect the supplied power cord to this inlet.The socket-outlet shall be installed near theequipment and the plug (disconnecting device)shall be easily accessible. 7. Control/Monitor terminals [CONTROL/MONITOR] Connecting ex...
Page 8 - SETTINGS AND CONNECTIONS
8 Step 1. Switch off the unit's power. Step 2. Set the BRIDGE ON/OFF switches (DA-550F only) and CH 1 mode ON/OFF switch. Step 3. Connect the sound source equipment to the Input terminals. Note: Refer to p. 11 for the removable terminal plug connection. Step 4. Connect speakers to the Speaker output...
Page 11 - Connector connections; Loosen the terminal screw, then insert the cable.; Tip; REMOVABLE TERMINAL PLUG CONNECTION; Cautions; • Use cables of AWG 12 – 24.; Cable end treatment
11 Connector connections Step 1. Loosen the terminal screw, then insert the cable. Step 2. Retighten the terminal screw. (Pull on the cable to ensure it is securely connected.) Tip Recommended slotted screwdriver type: Screwdriver with blade that is 3 mm in width Tightens Loosens Terminal screw Slot...
Page 12 - Replace the detached top cover.
12 10. PROTECTION OPERATION LIST Failure Protection Operation Indicator Remedy Recovery Overcurrent due to overload Current limiter activated when impedance drops below the specified value. Peak indicator lights. Remove overload. Connecting a correct load automatically restores normal operation. Sho...
Page 13 - CLEANING THE FILTER; Remove the ventilation panel as shown in the figure.; DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM
13 12. CLEANING THE FILTER Step 1. Switch off the unit's power. Step 2. Remove the ventilation panel as shown in the figure. Step 3. Detach the filter inside the ventilation panel. Step 4. Clear the filter of dust. Step 5. Replace the filter and ventilation panel. Detach the panel by pressing on the...
Page 15 - HOW TO USE THE CONTROL/MONITOR TERMINALS; Notes; Control voltages are as follows.; Note
15 15. HOW TO USE THE CONTROL/MONITOR TERMINALS The Control/Monitor terminals on the rear panel permit power ON/OFF control of the individual channels andmonitoring for the power ON/OFF status and protection status on each channel, and fan operation status.Prepare the control panel and status monito...
Page 16 - Connection Cable and Maximum Cable Length
15.3. About Pin 7 of the Control/Monitor Terminals A ground common to all the control and monitor terminals is assigned to Pin 7.Both Pins 7 of the Control/Monitor terminal for CH1 and CH2, and that for CH 3 and CH4 are internallyconnected to each other.Pins 7 are isolated from the unit body. 15.5. ...
Page 18 - • Accessories
18 * 0 dB = 0.775 V Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. Power cord (2 m) ................................................................. 1Removable terminal plug (3 pins) ........................................ 4Rack mounting screw (with plain...
Page 19 - Rated Output
Power cord (2 m) ................................................................. 1Removable terminal plug (3 pins) ........................................ 4Rack mounting screw (with plain washer) 5 x 12 ................ 4Tamper-proof cap ..............................................................
Page 20 - Authorized representative:
133-22-103-10 URL: http://www.toa.jp/ Traceability Information for Europe (EMC directive 2004/108/EC) Manufacturer: TOA Corporation7-2-1, Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Authorized representative: TOA Electronics Europe GmbHSuederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg,Germany