BlectroVoice’ 7300A © | STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER'S OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALOperating and Service Instructions for the Blectro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier 1 _ ELECTRICAL Lt 12 Table of Contents 120 V ac, 60/60 Hz Power Connections _ 220/240 V ac, 50/60 Hz Power Connections . 2 INSTALLATION... 2.1 Rack Mounting 22 Ventilation ... 3 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS ...... 3.1. Input Connections ........ 3.2 Line Output Connections . . 3.8 Output Connections 34 Output Cable Selection . 3.41 Calculating Power Losses with 8 ohm Loads . 34.2 Calculating Power Losses with 4 ohm Loads . 3.5 Damping Factor ...... ae ie 351 Calculating the Maximum Length of Cable for a Specified Damping Factor 8.6 Speaker Protection Fuse Selection .. 3.7. Compression Driver Protection Capacitors . ... 4 OCTAL ACCESSORY SOCKETS ... 5 PROTECTION SYSTEMS .. Bl 52 58 6 OPERATION ....... 61 62 7 INCASE OF PROBLEMS ..........- eee 8 SPECIFICATIONS . 9 SERVICE INFORMATION ... Ol 92 93 94 9.5 9.8 9.7 9.8. 9.9 Load Protection Circuitry ‘Amplifier Protection Circuitry Protect Indicator... . fen Dual Mode of Operation Bridge Mode of Operation ‘Trimpot Adjustments . Equipment Needed _. ‘Adjusting R39, the LF Cancel Trimpot Adjusting R26, the BIAS Trimpot ‘Adjusting R28 and R24, the Negative and Positive Gurrent Limit Trimpots Checking the Short Circuit Current .... 7 Ordering Replacement Parts . Factory Service . .. Technical Assistance lu 18 18 13 13 13 18 15 15 15 —— = OO Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier 1 ELECTRICAL ‘Two amplifier models are available. One model has a 50/60 Hz power transformer with two 120 V ac primary windings. These windings may be wired in parallel or series for operation at either 120 V ac or 220/240 V ac, The ot- her amplifier model is for export into countries where the ac line voltage is 100 volts, 50/60 Hz. The next two sections refer to the first, model with the dual 120 V ac pri- mary windings. 1.1 120 V_ac, 50/60 Hz Power Connections ‘The amplifier is provided with the primary of the power transformer strapped for 120 V ac operation from the factory. Refer to Figure 2a for the wiring details. WARNING: Verify that the power transformer’s primary —cireuit configuration is correct for the intended ac line voltage BEFORE applying power to the amplifier. 1.2 220/240 V ac, 60/60 Hz Power Connections ‘The power transformer has two 120 volt primary windings which can be connected in parallel for 120 V ac line voltages, or in series to meet 220/240 V ac re- quirements. Use the following procedures to re-strap the primary of the power transformer for 220/240 V ac applications. 1. Make sure the amplifier is not connected to any pow- er source. 2 Remove and save the eleven serews securing the top cover. There are three serews on each side and three along the top-rear edge of the chassis. In addition, yo must remove the two inside screws al- ong the top edge of the front panel. Refer to Fig- ure 1 for the exact screw \ REMOVE 3. SCRENS- (GOTH SIDES) (FRONT PANEL) Figure 1 Top Cover Removal locations. 3. Locate terminal blocks TBI and TB2 located on the side of tho chassis near the rear input PC board. Reconnect the leads as shown in Figure 2b. 4, Install the top cover with the eleven screws previou- sly removed. Two screws are longer than the others removed from the sides and rear. These longer screws install into the rearmost position on each side of the chassis. 5. ‘Install the 5A fuse, Littelfuse Type 3AB 5A [250V slo-blo 926-series ceramic body oF equiv- alent. 2 INSTALLATION 21 Rack Mounting ‘The amplifier may be installed in a standard 19 inch equipment rack. It requires 5% inches of vertical rack space and secures to the rack cabinet with the four rack mount screws and cup washers provided in the hard- ware kit. 2.2 Ventilation ‘The amplifier must be adequately ventilated to avoid excessive temperature rise. It should not be used in areas where the ambient temperature exceeds 60 °C (140 °F), To determine the ambient air temperature, operate the system in the rack until the temperature stabilizes. Measure the ambient air with a bulb-type thermometer held at the bottom of the uppermost amplifier. 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WARNING: Do not operate the amplifier within a completely closed unventilated housing. 3 SIGNAL CONNECT- IONS 3.1 Input Connections Balanced input connect- ions may be made to either the 1" phone (TRS) or the female XLR connectors. For single-ended in- puts, strap the low (—) input to ground (pin 8 on XLR or Ring on Ye phone). Otherwise, the elect- ronically-balanced input stage will see 6 4B less input signal level than with a balanced input, Refer to Figure 8 for typical input con- nections. 3.2 Line Output Connect- ions ‘The XLR and ¥%4" phone connectors are wired in parallel. Pin 2 of the XLR is the Tip of the Y phone connector, and pin 8 is the Ring. Since the input imped- ance of the electronically-balanced input stage is high (15 kohms), there is minimal loading on the signal souree, When the input connections are made to one con- nector, the other may be used as an auxiliary line output to feed other high input impedance equip- ment, Refer to Figure 8 for possi- ble applications. 8.8 Output Connections Output connections are made to the binding post connect- ors located on the rear. The Red post is the high (+) output and the Black post is the low (—) out- put. Refer to Figure 4 for typical output connections. 3.4 — Output Cable Selection Speaker wire size plays an important part in quality sound systoms. Small wire gauges can waste power and reduce the damp- ing factor at the speaker termi- nals. This can add coloration and muddiness to the sound. To help offset this problem, Table I has been assembled to enable you to calculate the power losses in the speaker cable. 84.1 Calculating Power Losses with 8 ohm Loads To calculate the total power loss in the speaker cable, multiply the power loss per foot (or meter) of tho 2-wire cable selected ftom Table I by the len- gth of the cable in feet (or met- ers). For example, suppose an in- staller uses 160 feet of 10 GA 2- wire cable with an 8 0 speaker system. The total power loss in the cable is: ‘Total Power Loss in cable = 0.0509 watts/foot x 160 feet = 8.1 watts Does this mean that whenever the amplifier produces 200 watts of output power, 191.9 watts (200 watts minus 8.1 watts) will be delivered to the 8 ohm load? NO! The actual load impedance is 8 ‘ohms plus the resistance of the cable (0.00204 chms/foot times 160 feet) for a total load impe- dance of 8.8264 ohms. At the 8 rated output power, the output voltage is 40 V rms. Therefore, the amplifier produces 192.2 watts with this load instead of 200 watts. This was calculated by Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier ‘SOURCE AMPLIFIER'S INPUTS Aux ouTPUTS (USER OPTIONS) eatanceo [> HE : 1 ee Pra tect MR PRE ASK y= Nc % ic] foto] sn a ah Se | pa a ‘source [f} tr 2 Te gion, ia Taek ae eee ie 7 ae = ‘SOURCE Y flee ‘AINE, yo KEEP pt, SEE} com CABLE: th UNDER Tame or me on etd we ee fe Pt ame ey Th TH Figure 8 Typical Input Connections AMPLIFIER'S OUTPUTS. SPEAKER OUTPUTS: SPEMER OUTPUTS - Fi, | Firm} —el | | steneovoun. mice (OPTIONAL PROTECTION FUSE FULL RANGE meet -o OPERATION DUAL _WODE oI aiC, Sse a cet Tu UAL MODE, HIGH POWER FY | | Fue pancey ick | | suswoorer Figure 4 Typical Output Connections squaring the voltage and dividing by the load impedance (40? di ed by 8.8264 ohms), As a result, the actual power delivered to the load is 184.1 watts (192.2 watts minus 8.1 watts). Had 18 GA wire been used in the above example, the loss in the cable would have been 51,9 watts. This example illustrates the im- portance of using the proper wire 342 Calculating Power Losses with 4 ohm Loads To calculate the losses when using a 4 ohm speaker sys- tem, multiply the loss at 8 ohms by 8. In the above example, the 10 GA wire would consume 24.3 watts of power while the 18 GA wire would waste 155.7 watts - more than half of the amplifier’s 4 ohm power rating. 3.5 Damping Factor ‘The higher the damping factor rating of an amplifier, the greater the ability of the amplifier to control unwanted speaker cone movements. When a signal drives a woofer, current flowing through the voice coil creates a magnetic field. This field interacts with the permanent magnetic field in the gap and forces the combination cone and voice coil assembly to move outward. When the signal is removed, the assembly moves in- ward but its momentum causes it, to overshoot its resting point. This overshoot will dampen itself out eventually but the unwanted mov- ements can add considerable dis- tortion products to the sound. In the process of moving inward through the magnetic field, the voice coil assembly generates a current of opposite polarity to the original signal. This current induces a voltage or “back EMF” which travels through the speaker wire to the amplifier’s output. The lower the amplifier's output impedance, the faster the over- shoot of the voice coil will dampen. ‘out, The output impedance of an amplifier can be calculated by dividing tho rated output impe- dance, typically 8 ohms, by the damping factor. The 7300A has a damping factor rating of 200 which corresponds to an output Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier impedance of 0.04 chms. ‘Table I 7300A Power Losses in 2-wire Speaker Cable 8.5.1 Calculating the Maxi- mum Length of Cable Power Cable Cross- Power for a Specified Damp- | ws dcxn Loss Sectional DCR/meter—_Loseeter ing Factor Specifica. | (A (iM) — (watts) area (mm’) (im) (wattsn) tion atthe Lond 8 accost —ac201 1390 coms st __ Thedampingfactor rating | g — .oiai—_o.aa02 836 0.00821 1051 is typically never realized at the | 10 ocz0¢ 0.0508 526 0.00669 0.1669 Toad because of the resistance of | 12 o.0cs2¢ 0.0800 831 0.01068 02850 the cable (and other factors such | 1 000515 0.1286 208 o.oisat 0.210 ; 16 oosi9 0.2049 at 0.02685 0.8887 fay er) eg etd de 18 = 0018028244 82 ‘0.04280 1.0600 output relay or the resistance of | 29 ozo asia 032 0.06764 1.6627 an output fuse). The damping fac- | m oso — o.aies 038 0.10688 25950 tor at the load should be 30 for general paging systems and 50 for high fidelity music systems. Beon- comics usually dictate, however, the DOR per meter value from v 1 de that these numbers are cut-in- Table I. (PoutDORN) ( DF ZL ) half. The resulting damping factor at the load should be based on Lets use the equation. Suppose experience and customer satis- ZL equals 8 ohms, Zo = 0.04 shore faction. Once aminimumdamping ohms, and the minimum damping Vo ee factor is determined for a parti- cular type of installation, the following equation can calculate the maximum length of 2-wire cable which can be used to ach- eve the minimum damping factor specified at the load: Max. Length of 2-wire cable in feet LL — wb = _DF DCR/ft where ZL is the load impedance to connect to the amplifier; Zo is the amplifier’s output impedance (0.04 ohms for the 730A); DF is the minimum permissible damping factor at the load; and DCR/t is the DC resis- tance of the 2-wire cable per foot from Table I. ‘The same equation can be used to caleulate the maximum cable longth in meters by substituting factor at the load is 25. In addition, 18 GA cable is proferred. ‘Then, the maximum length of 18 GA cable which can be used to achieve a damp-ing factor of 25 at tthe load is: 8 — (0.04) 25 = 215 feet 0.01802 itt Sometimes it may be necessary to locate the speaker 100 feet or more away from the amp-lifier. In this situation, a much larger gauge cable is required. How- ever, this may not be practical or economical. The size of the 2- wire cable can be greatly reduced by stepping up the output volt age of the amplifier to 70, 100, 140, or 210 volt, using an output transformer, then stepping down the voltage at the load. Such a system is shown in Figure 5. The maximum length of 2-wire cable in this situation can be ap- proximated from the following equation: Max. Length of 2-wire cable in feet voltage of the system; Pout is the rated output power of the amplifier; Zo is the output impedance of the amplifier (0.04 ohms for the 73004); ZL is the load impedance; DCR/ft is the DC resistance of the 2-wire cable per foot from Table Iyand DF is the minimum permissible damping factor at the load, Suppose a 210 volt system were used at a 600 watt power level to drive an 8 ohm load with a mini- mum damping factor of 25. Using the same 18 GA cable as before, the maximum length can now be 198 fect. Power companies use this technique to transfer large amounts of power over great dis- tances. 3.6 Speaker Protection Fuse Selection Sometimes it may be de- sirable to use in-line fuses (fuses in series with the output) to pro- Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier POWER AMPLIFIER STEP-UP_ TRANSFORMER 70, 100, on’ 240 voLTs 140, LONG CABLE RUN ‘SHORT CABLE AUNS (SHALL GAUSE IRE) LOUDSPEAKER, 70, 100, 140, : on 240 VOLTS : dd ‘STEP-DOKN TRANSFORMER Figure 6 High-voltage Distribution System tect loudspeaker systems (or the amplifier). It is difficult, however, todetermine the proper fuse value with the correct time lag and overload characteristics to match the limitations of a speaker sys- tem, The values shown in Table II should serve only as a guide. To use, determine the power rating ‘and load value. ‘Then, select a standard value fuse of the next smaller value to the one listed in the table. ‘Table II Calculated Output Fuse Values Power 49 8 160. (watts) Load Load Load wo 870 ee 1a, 10454 zl 227 200 «524.7022 30 642 4S4 a2 4 741524 8.70 600 9072484 ‘The values are calculated for fast- blow fuses which carry 135% of their current rating for an hour but will blow within 1 second at 200%. Other fuse values may be calculated for different power levels from the following equation: Fuse value (out x ZL)* amps ZL x 1.86 where Pout is the output power rating of the amplifier; and ‘ZLis the load impedance, Use 82 volt fuses if possible; they typically have the lowest internal resistance which will help mini- mize deterioration of the damping factor at the load. Refer to the example in Figure 4. 3.7 Compression Driver Protection Capacitors Compression drivers, used for mid to high frequency sound reproduction, are much more sus- ceptible to damage from low freq- uencies than large cone loud- speakers. Even though an elect- ronic crossover may be employed, problems may arise in the cables between the crossover and the power amplifier, or from mis- adjustment of "the crossover. Either of these situations could apply low frequency signals or hum to the driver and cause damage. To prevent a potential mishap, Electro-Voice commends using a capacitor between the amplifier and the compression driver to suppress low frequencies and possible DC. Refer to the example in Figure 4. In choosing a value, one must be careful not to interfere with the crossover frequency. As a general rule, select a capacitor whose break frequency, with respect to the load, is 3 dB down at approximat- ely "2 of the high pass corner fre- quency. Mylar capacitors with at least a 100 volt ac rating are recom- mended. Table III shows the re- commended capacitor values for use with 8 and 16 ohm drivers at popular crossover frequencies. ‘Table II] Compression Driver Protection Capacitors Crossover 82180 Frequency Driver Driver 500 He uF 40 pF 00 He SOuP 25 uP 1000 Hz uF 204 1250 Hz uF 16 uF 2000 He 20uF 10 pF 3150 Ha uF OF 4 OCTAL ACCESSORY SOCKETS Two octal sockets permit a variety of plug-in accessories to be used with the amplifier. Normally, one “U” jumper is inserted be- tween octal socket pins 8 and 1, and another between pins 7 and 6, These jumpers must remain in place for the amplifier to operate when not using any accessory modules, To use with an accessory Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier module, remove (and save) the jumpers and install the module ‘making suro the key on its center post aligns with the groove in the female socket. For operation, refer to the instructions provided with the module. Schematically, the module will be inserted between the input connector and the bal- anced input stage. Electronic modules are powered from a bipolar 15 volt supply in the amplifier. The supply is eap- able of supplying up to 25 ma DC of current, Currents in excess of 25 ma DC may prevent the amp- lifier from disengaging from its built-in protection mechanisms. 5 PROTECTION SYS- TEMS 61 Load Protection Circuitry Each channel independ- ently protects its load from start- up/shutdown transients, DC, and large subsonic signals. 5.2 Amplifier Circuitry Auunique current-limiting cireuit was designed specifically for the amplifier. It features a variable current limit which is a fanction of the output signal volt- age. As a result, the amplifier can deliver the rated currents into rated loads but substantially lim- its the current into low impedance or shorted loads (shorted output terminals). Once the short is re- moved, however, the amplifier will resume normal operation. Protection ‘A dual speed fan is also incorp- orated to provide efficient cooling under the most demanding condi- tions. When the heatsink temp- erature at the fin tips reaches approximately 88 °C (190 °F), the fan automatically switches to high speed operation. As the temper- ature cools to approximately 78°C (172 °F), low speed operation is once again resumed. ‘The heatsink is also thermally equalized to prevent tho output devices nearest the fan from op- erating at a cooler temperature than the devices at the opposite end. This minimizes the thermal gradient across the heatsink and forces the devices to operate at more nearly the same tempera ture, This equalizes the lifetimes and reliability characteristics of the output devices so that no one device becomes the weak link in the chain, Should the heatsink temperature of a channel remain excessively hhigh, the affected channel will shut down automatically. When the output devices cool to a safe operating temperature, the chan- nel will automatically resume normal operation. 53 Protect Indicator The “PROTECT” LED does not turn-on abruptly as others may do; its intensity is allowed to vary. As a result, its degree of brightness serves as a relative indicator of the severity of the current operating conditions eg., the brighter the LED, the greater the stress on the cha- nnel(s). This provides a visual notification well in advance of any impending shutdown. Although the channel may still operate with the LED apparently at full brightness, a total shut- down will occur within a few sec- onds unless the operating con- ditions improve. If a shutdown does occur, the channel will re- sume normal operation as soon as its devices have cooled to an acceptable temperature. 6 OPERATION 61 Dual Mode of Oper- ation In the dual mode of operation, the channels may be operated independently. After installation and hookup, verify that the mode switch, located on the rear panel, is in the “DUAL” position and rotate the level controls fully counterclockwise (fall attenuation). Input a 0 Bu (0.775 V rms) nominal signal level and apply power. Slowly increase the level controls until the desired output power is obtained. If either “CLIP” LED illuminates, reduce the output with the channel level control or reduce the input signal level at its source. WARNING: Never attempt to con- nect the outputs of the two channels in parallel. 62 Bridge Mode of Oper- ation After installation and hookup, verify that the mode switch, located on the rear panel, is in the “BRIDGE” position. Ro- tate both levels controls fully counterclockwise (full _atten- uation). Input a 0 dBu (0.775 V rms) nominal signal level into channel 1 only and apply power. Slowly increase the level control of channel 1 until the desired output power is obtained. If either “CLIP” LED illuminates, reduce the output level with the level control or reduce the input signal level at its source. CAUTION: Be sure that no input connections are made to channel 2 and that its level control is fully, counterclockwise (OFF). WARNING: The bridged output mode provides a true balanced-to- ground output. Do not use any test ‘equipment to test or evaluate this amplifier which does not have floating grounds. 7 In Case of Problems Please check the following items: —_— 6 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier 1. Verify that the amplifier is properly connected to an ac power source and that the source is active. 2 Verify that the input connections are properly made. Refer to Figure 3. 8. Verify that the output connections are properly made, Refer to Figure 4. 4, Check the input and output cables for proper wiring and continuity. Check the signal source and the load. 6, Insure that the two jump- ers for each octal socket are properly installed (if not using optional plug-in modules). 7, Insure that any accessory modules installed do not draw more than 25 ma DC of current. 8 Chock that the mode switch is in the desired position. NOTICE: Repairs performed by other than authorized warranty stations (Dealers) or qualified personnel shall void the warranty period of this unit. To avoid loss of warranty, see your nearest Electro-Voice authorized dealer, or call. Electro-Voice Customer Ser- vice directly at (405) 324-6311, FAX (405) 324-8981, or write: Electro-Voice Customer Service/Repair 10500 West Reno Oklahoma City, OK 78128 U.S.A. Electro-Voice Customer Service/Repair 600 Cecil Street Buchanan, MI 49107 U.S.A. ‘Tel: (616) 695-6831 FAX: (616) 695-1804 Electro-Voice Customer Service/Repair 8824 Doe Avenue Visalia, CA 93219 US.A. ‘Tel: (209) 651-7777 FAX: (209) 651-0164 Electro-Voice © a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier 8 SPECIFICATIONS 0.778 volts rms. 2, Dual mode ratings are for each channel. 8. Both channels operating at rated output power unless noted. 4, 120 volt. ac line input voltage maintained for all tests unless noted. Continuous Rated Output Power: (20 Hz - 20 kHz at less than 0.1% THD) Dual mode, 4 : 800 watts/ch Bridge mode, 8.9: 600 watts Dual mode, 8 : 200 watts/ch Bridge mode, 16 2: 400 watts Continuous Rated Output Power to Subwoofer: (20 Hz - 1 kHz at less than 0.1% THD) Dual mode, 4.9: 875 watts/eh Bridge mode, 8 1 750 watts Dual mode, 8.2: 225 watts/ch Bridge mode, 16 0: 450 watts Maximum Midband Output Power: (Ref. 1 kHz, 1% THD, @120 volts ac line voltage) Dual mode, 4.9: > 400 watts/ch Bridge mode, 8 0: >800 watts Dual mode, 8 9: >250 watts/ch Bridge mode, 16 9: >500 watts (Ref. 1 kHz, 1% THD, @108 volts ac (10% sag)) Dual mode, 4 0: >925 watts/ch Bridge mode, 8 9: >650 watts Dual mode, 8 0: >200 watts/ch Bridge mode, 16 9: >400 watts (Ref, 1 kHz, 1% THD, @100 volts ac (17% sag)) Dual mode, 4 0: >230 watts/ch Bridge mode, 8 0: >460 watts Dual mode, 8 2: >175 watts/ch Bridge mode, 16 0: >850 watts Headroom (Before clip): =1 4B (Ref. 1 kHz, 1% THD, any mode) Frequency Response: 10 Hz- 90 kHz (Ref. 1 kHz, 1 watt output, +0/—8 dB) Power Bandwidth: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Ref, L kHz, +0/—1 dBr where 0 dBr = rated output power in any mode) Voltage Gain: (Ref. 1 kHz) Dual modo, 4 Q or 80: 33 4B Bridge mode, 8 or 16.0: 99 dB Input Sensitivity for Rated Output Power: (Ref. 1 kHz, +0.15 4B) Dual mode, 4: +0.1 dBu (0.78 V rms) Bridge mode, 8.0: +0.1 dBu (0.78 V rms) Dual mode, 8 2: +12 dBu (0.89 V rms) Bridge mode, 16 0: +12 dBu (0.89 V rms) Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu (7.75 V rms) (Ref. 1 kHz) Input Impedance: (Ref. 1 kHz) Balanced: 15k Unbalanced: 15k Polarity: Positive-going signal applied to pin 2 of XLR or Tip of 4" TRS jack produces _positive-going signal at (+) output terminal. Phase Response: (Any mode) 20 He: <+25° 20 kHz: p16 ‘THD: <0.1% (Typ, <0.01%) (Any mode, 80 kHz measurement bandwidth) IMD (SMPTE <0.05% (Typ. <0.01%) (Any mode) ‘TIM (DIM 100): <0.05% (Any mode) Rise Time: <6 see (Any mode, 10% to 90%) Slew Rate: Dual mode, 4 or 89: >30 V/jsee Bridge mode, 8 or 16.9: >60 V/jsee Damping Factor: (Dual mode, 8.9) 20 Hz - 1 kHz: >200 20 KH: >15 Crosstalk: <75 4Br (Ref. 1 kHz, 0 dBr = rated output power into 8 ohms, single channel operating) Noise: >100 dB (Below rated output power, A-weighting filter, 8 2 8 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier dual mode, 50/60 Hz ac line frequency) Amplifier Protection: Shorted output _term- inals, Over-temperature, RF interference Load Protection: Startup/shutdown trans- ients, DC faults, Sub- sonic signals Cooling: Heatsink: ‘Thermally equalized 3/16 in aluminum black ano- dized heatsink Fan: Thermostatically _ con- trolled dual speed fan. Approximately 50 CFM at low speed and 100 CPM at high speed. Ball bearing fan has mini- mum life rating of 50,000 hours at 25 °C ambient temperature Output Topology: ‘True complementary symmetry with grounded collectors (no mica insulators means better heat transfer) Output Type: Dual mode: Unbalanced, each channel Bridge mode: Balanced Output Devices: ‘Total number: 16 devices Pdmax rating: 250 watts Veo: 250 volts DC Te: 16 amps DC Tim 200°C Controls and Switches: Rear: Mode switch, Front Two input level controls,Power switch Front Panel Indicators: Power LED, Clip LED (x 2),Protect LED (x 2) Connections: Input: ¥et phone (x 2), Female XLR (x 2), Octal accessory socket (x 2), powered with +15 Output: Power: Fuse Type: Power Requirements: Operating ac Voltage Range: Power Consumption/ Heat Produced: volts DC at 25 ma. S-way binding posts 6 ft (1.83 m), 3-wire, 16 GA power ‘cord with NEMA 5-15 plug/IEC Littelfuse Type 8AB 10 AI250 V Slo-Blo® 826- series ceramic cartridge body, o equivalent (for 120 V ac use) 120 V ac, 50/60 He, 1000 watts (configurable to 220/240 V ac). 100 V ac, 50/60 Hz model available. Operates from line voltages as low as 90 volts (at reduced output power) assuming a 120V ‘ac nominal line. (Both channels operating in dual mode with 1 kHz sinewave input signal at stated output power into 4 1/Srd max midband power: Rated output power: Max midband power: Operating Temperature Range: 72 watts/0.245 kBTU/h 720 watts/2.100 KBTU/h 1,068 watts/2.702 KBTU/y 1,464 watts/2.938 kBTU/h 1,680 watts/2.873 KBTU/, Up to 60 °C (140 °F) ambient Dimensions (Rear of rack ears to max depth): 5.25 in Hx 19 in Wx 18 inD (13.3 em H x 48.8 em W x 83 em D) Electro-Voice © a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier Shipping Weight: 42 Ibs (19.1 kg) Net Weight: 34 Ibs (15.5 kg) ¢ Color: Black Enclosure: Rack mount chassis, 16 GA steel, 9/16 in 5052 aluminum alloy front panel Standard Accessories: 4 - “U" jumper plugs for octal sockets (2 per socket, installed) 1 - Operating Instruct ions and Service Manual 1 = 5 A/250 V fuse (for 220/240 V ae use) Optional Accessories: APX 24 dBloct Linkwitz- Riley Crossover APX-2 24 dBloct Link- witz-Riley Crossover with External High Frequency Output APX-200 Equalizer module for S200 and FR200 speakers Electro-Voice continually strives to improve products and performance. Therefore, the specifi- cations are subject to change without notice. Slo-Blo® is a registered trademark of Littelfuse, Ine. 10 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier ELECTRO-VOICE UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Electro-Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in the individual product-line statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner's manual, beginning with the date of original purchase, If such malfunction occurs during the specified period, the product will be repaired or replaced (at our option) without charge. The product will be returned to the customer prepaid. Exclusions and Limitations: The Limited Warranty does not apply to: (a) exterior finish or appearance; (b) certain specific items described in the individual product-line statament(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner's manual; (c) malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the product data sheet or owner’s manual; (4) malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse of the product; or (e) malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone other than Electro-Voiee or any of its authorized service representatives. Obtaining Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, a customer must deliver the product, prepaid, to Electro-Voice or any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A list of authorized service representatives is available from Electro-Voice at 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (616/695-6831) and/or Electro-Voice West at 8234 Doo Avenue, Visalia, CA 98291 (209/851-7777). Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded: Product repair or replacement and return to the customer are only remedies provided to the customer. Electro-Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to persons or property or loss of use. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Other Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Electro-Voice Electronics are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Additional details are included in the Uniform Limited Warranty statement, Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV Company uwOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier EY 7300A Power Amplifier SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS *** CAUTION * * # NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WITHIN THE CHASSIS. THE SERVICING INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS ONLY FOR USE BY ELECTRO-VOICE AUTHORIZED WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS AND QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPER ATING INSTRUCIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. OTHERWISE REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 12 Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV Company amOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier 9 SERVICE ATION INFORM. WARNING: No user servicable parts inside. Extremely hazardous voltages and currents may be en- countered within the chassis. The servicing information contained within this document is only for use by Electro-Voice authorized warranty repair stations and qual- ified service personnel. To avoid electric shock DO NOT perform ‘any servicing other than that contained in the Operating In- structions unless you are qualified to do #0. Otherwise, refer all ser- vicing to qualified service per- sonnel. NOTICE: Modifications to Electro-Voice products are not recommended. Such modifications shall be at the sole expense of the person(s) or company responsible, and any damage resulting there- from shall not be covered under warranty or otherwise. 9.1 Trimpot Adjustments Figure 12 is a component layout of the main circuit board for one channel (both channels use the same board). The sche- matic of the amplifier is shown in Figure 13. Several trimpots are provided for adjustment. Resistor R26 adjusts the bias. Resistor R23. sets the negative current limit and resistor R24 sets the positive current limit. These two resistors also affect the symmetry of clip- ping. The LF Cancel trimpot, R39, minimizes distortion caused by ripple on the power supply lines. 9.2 Equipment Needed To precisely adjust the trimpots, you must have the fol- lowing equipment: © 1 — Oscilloscope (Tek- tronix 2445 or equivalent) © 1 — Distortion analyzer (Sound Technology 1700B or equivalent) 1 — 15 amp ac ammeter © 14 0 load rated at 600 watts © 18M load rated at 800 watts © 1—Small non-conducting flat-blade screwdriver or set of plastic TV alignment tools © 1 = 12 in jumper cable with alligator clips on each end © Miscellaneous handtools (to remove the top cover) NOTE: If you need to verify the amplifier’s. performance against the rated specifications, you must be able to maintain the ac line voltage constant at 120 V ac (or 240 V ac if wired according to Figure 26). Therefore, we recom- mend a suitably rated variae (50 ‘ampere rating at 120 V ac). 9.3 Adjusting R89, the LF Cancel Trimpot Shown in Figure 6 is a distortion waveform resulting from an improperly adjusted R39. Notice the near sawtooth appear- ance of the waveform. The trace in Figure 7 shows the resulting waveform after R39 is properly adjusted. Notice the reduction in ripple. To adjust R89 for minimum rip- ple, follow the procedures below: 1, Turn power off and dis- connect the unit from its power source. Make sure the unit is in the Dual mode with 8 9 loads con- nected to each channel. 2. Remove the eleven screws securing the top cover. Refer to Figure 1 for the screw locations. 8. Connect the sinewave generator output of the analyzer to the input of Channel 1. Rotate the in- put level control of Chan- nel 1 to its full clockwise position. Rotate the input level control of Channel 2 to its full counter-clock- wise position. 4. Apply power to the amp- lifier and adjust the sino- wave generator for a 60 Hz, 0 dBu (0.775 V rms) output level. For this ad- Justment, it is not nec- essary to maintain a con- stant 120 V ac line input voltage under load. 5. Find R89 on the compon- ent layout in Figure 12. With a non-conducting or plastic-shaft screwdriver, adjust R39 for least amount of ripple as shown in Figure 7. 6 Repeat steps 8 through 5 for Channel 2. 7. Tarn off the generator’s output signal. If you have concluded with the test andalignment procedures, disconnect the amplifier from its power source and re-install the top cover with the eleven screws pre- viously removed. 94 Adjusting R26, the BIAS Trimpot Shown in Figure 8 is a distortion waveform resulting from an improperly adjusted R26. Notice the pronounced spikes at the crossover point in the wave- form. The trace in Figure 9 shows the waveform with less pronoun ced spikes after R89 is properly adjusted. ‘To adjust R26 for the proper bias, follow the procedures below: 1. Turn power off and dis- connect the unit from its power source, Make sure Electro-Voice © a Mark IV Company 1BOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier the unit is in the Dual mode with 8 0 loads con- nected to each channel. 2, Remove the eleven screws securing the top cover. Refer to Figure 1 for the serew locations. 3. Connect the sinewave generator output of the analyzer to the input of Channel 1. Rotate the input level control of Channel 1 to its full clockwise position. Rotate the input level control of Channel 2 to its full coun- ter-clockwise position. 4. Apply power to the amp- lifier and adjust the sinewave generator for a1 KHz, 0 dBu (0.775 V rms) output level. For this ad- justment, it is not nec essary to maintain a con- stant 120 V ac line input voltage under load, 5, Find R26 on the compon- ent layout in Figure 12. Rotate the shaft of R26 slowly clockwise until the spikes are minimized in the distortion waveform as shown in Figure 9. 6. Repeat stops 8 through 5 for Channel 2. 7. Check the ac idle current draw. With both channels at idle, the ac line current, should be approximately 0.6 amps rms. If the idle current draw is signifi- cantly greater, rotate R26 counter-clockwise slightly on both channels until the idle current is approx- imately 0.6 amps rms. 8. Tum off the generator’s output signal. If you have concluded with the test and alignment procedures, disconnect the amplifier from its power source and re-install the top cover with the eleven screws previously removed. 9.5 Adjusting R23 and R24, the Negative and Positive Current Limit Trimpots Shown in Figure 11 is an asymmetrically clipped waveform caused by an improperly adjusted positive current limit as deter- mined by R24, Had R28 been im- properly adjusted, the nogative halfof the waveform would be clip- ped as well, but its degree of clipping is a function of R23 only and is independent of R24, In the following procedures, you will be adjusting the current limit thresholds by varying R23 and R24 in such a way s0 as to insure symmetrical clipping. 1, Turn power off and dis- connect unit from power source. Make sure the unit is in the Dual mode with a 4 0 load connected to the channel under test. 2, Remove the eleven screws securing the top cover. Refer to Figure 1 for the serew locations. 8. Connect the sinewave gen- erator output of the anal- yzer to the input of Cha- nnel 1, Rotate the input level control of Channel 1 to its full clockwise posi- tion. Rotate the input level control of Channel 2 to its full counter-clock- wise position, 4, Find R28 and R24 on the component layout in Fig- ure 12. With a small non- conducting screwdriver, rotate R23 and R24 to 10. uu. their full clockwise posi- tions. Apply power to the amp- lifier and adjust the sine- wave generator for a 1 KHz, -10 dBu (0.245 V rms) output level. For this adjustment, it is not nee- essary to maintain a con- stant 120 V ac line input under load. Increase the level of the generator until the output of the amplifier reaches 34.6 V rms (which corre- sponds to 300 watts out- put into the 4 0 load). While monitoring the dis- tortion waveform on the oscilloscope, rotate R23 counterclockwise until the negative half of the waveform just begins to visibly clip (more _pro- nounced spikes will ap- pear on tho distortion waveform). Then, rotate slightly clockwise just until the visible clipping disappears and the spikes inthe distortion waveform reduce to their pre-clip level. Repeat Step 7 for the posi- tive current limit pot R24, ‘You may have to slightly re-adjust R23, If R23 and R24 are pro- perly adjusted, the cha- nel should clip symmet- rically (@ 1% THD) at ap- proximately 450 watts as shown in Figure 11. Repeat Steps 8 through 9 for Channel 2. Turn off the generator's output signal. If you have concluded with the test and alignment procedures, 14 Electro-Voice © a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier disconnect the amplifier from its power souree and re-install the top cover with the eleven screws previously removed. 96 Checking the Short Circuit Current With one channel oper- ating at full rated power into an 4 Q.load, carefully short the output terminals using the 12 inch jump- er cable while monitoring the ac Ine current. The ac line current draw under a short circuit con- dition should be at least 8.5 amps, but no more than 4 amps rms). If it exceeds 4 amps, re-adjust R23 and R24 by rotating them slightly counter-clockwise, both by ap- proximately the same amount, un- til the ac line current is typically 8.5 amps. Repeat this procedure for Channel 2. 9.7 Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts, look up the ordering number from the component parts listing and call (405) 924-6811, FAX (405) 824-8981, or write: Electro-Voice Replacement Parts Sales 600 Cecil Street Buchanan, MI 49107 USA 9.8 — Factory Service If factory service is required, ship the unit in its original packing prepaid to: Electro-Voice Customer Service/Repair 600 Cecil Street Buchanan, MI 49107 US.A. Tel: (616) 695-6831 FAX: (616) 695-1904 Electro-Voice Customer Service/Repair 8824 Doe Avenue Visalia, CA 95219 US.A. Tel: (209) 651-7777 PAX: (209) 651-0164 Enclose a note describing the pro- blem in as much detail as possible. Include any additional helpful in- formation such as test conditions, whore used, how used, etc. 9.9 Technical Assistance Forapplications assistance or other technical information, contact the Technical Services Manager. You can call (616) 695- 6831, TWX 810-270-31353, FAX (616) 695-1804, or write: Electro-Voice ‘Technical Services Manager 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 USA. Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier R 39 HISADIUSTED R 39 PROPERLY ADJUSTED Ne fg ‘Figure 6 Results with Improperly Adjusted LF Cancel Figure 7 Results with Properly Adjusted LF Cancel R26 HISADIUSTED R26 PROPERLY ADJUSTED Figure 8 Results with Improperly Adjusted Bias Figure 9 Results with Properly Adjusted Bias R24 HISADIUSTED R23 4 R24 PROPERLY ADJUSTED Figure 10 Improperly Adjusted Positive Current Limit Figure 1] Properly Adjusted Pos and Neg Current Limit 16 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier A ooo om, O Figure 12 Component Layout of Dual Channel Board Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV Company WwOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier Figure 13 Schematic of 7300A, Sheet 1 of 2 18 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV Company nas) Od)Operating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier ening 30 ob E———}, FOr Figure 13 Schematic of 7800A, Sheot 2 of 2 19 Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV CompanyOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier Component Parts Listing for the 7300A Reference Ordering Designator Number Name and Description Ri, R2, R3, RA 47-09-125029 Resistor, 2 x 0.22 , 5 watt, 5% RO 47-09-125181 Resistor, 100 © @25 °C, Positive Temperature Coefficient, R10, RI 47-01-125064 Resistor, 22 0, 5 watt, 5% R12, R13, R14, RIS 47-08-124805 Resistor, 7.5 kM, 0.25 watt, 1%, metal film R16, R36, R37, RBS 47-01-102119 Resistor, 47 kO, 0.25 watt, 5%, carbon film RIT 47-06-124770Potentiometer, 2.5 kO, log taper, rotary detented, 20% Ris 47-03-125185 Resistor, 5.49 kM, 0.5 watt, 1% metal film R19 47-01-125099 Resistor, 127 0, 0.25 watt, 1% metal film R20 47-01-102059 Resistor, 160 ©, 0.25 watt, 5% carbon film R21, R80 47-01-125102 Resistor, 3 0, 5 watt, 5% R22, R29, RAL 47-01-102080 Resistor, 1.2 kM, 0.25 watt, 5% carbon film R23, R24 47-08-027458 Trimpot, 2.5 kO, 0.15 watt, horizontal mount R25 47-09-125021 Resistor, 50 @25°C, Negative Temperature Coefficient R26 47-06-036008 Trimpot, 100 0, 0.15 watt, horizontal mount R27, R2B 47-01-102208 Resistor, 4.7 0, 0.5 watt, 5% R3L 47-01-125028 Resistor, 450 0, 5 watt, 5% Raz 47-01-124834 Resistor, 4.7 0, 5 watt, 5% R33 47-03-125106 Resistor, 7.87 KO, 0.5 watt, 1% metal film R34, R35, R49, R50 47-08-125088 Resistor, 49.9 k, 0.5 watt, 1% metal film R39 47-08-027459 ‘Trimpot, 5 kO, 0.15 watt, horizontal mount RAO, RAS 47-01-125086 Resistor, 10 k0, 8 watt, 5% Raa 47-01-102122 Resistor, 62 kM, 0.25 watt, 5% carbon film RAS, Rad 47-01-102098 Resistor, 6.8 kA, 0.25 watt, 5% carbon film RAS 47-01-028531 Resistor, 39 kA, 0.5 watt, 5% carbon film RAG 21-01-110810 Resistor, 09 jumper RAT 47-01-102126 Resistor, 91 KO, 0.25 watt, 5% carbon film C1, 02, C23 15-08-087468 Capacitor, 100 pF, 160 volt, 5%, polypropylene c3 15-01-125026 Capacitor, 6.8 uF, 50 VDC, non-polar, Aluminum C4, C6 15-02-124437 Capacitor, 0.1 uF, 50 VDC, ceramic disk 5, C7 15-01-124508 Capacitor, 100 pF, 50 VDC, Aluminum cs 15-06-124587 Capacitor, 0.001 wF, 100 VDC, 5%, polypropylene co 15-06-124687 Capacitor, 0.1 uF, 100 VDC, 5%, polypropylene C12, C18 15-06-124588 Capacitor, 0.01 uF, 100 VDC, 5%, polypropylene C18, C20 15-01-086110 Capacitor, 4700 pF, 100 VDC, Aluminum, 10% 22 15-06-100113 Capacitor, 0.1 uF, 250 VDC, 10%, Polyester C24 15-01-125024 Capacitor, 4.7 4F, 160 VDC, Aluminum C25 15-01-124508 Capacitor, 47 4F, 50 VDC, Aluminum C26 15-01-124502 Capacitor, 10 pF, 50 VDC, Aluminum Li 56-01-026510 Inductor, 2.0 pH, choke ‘ORI, CR2, CR9, ORS, CRS —«48-01-125087 Diode, 1N4037, fast recovery rectifier ‘R10, OR12, CR14, CRIS, CR16, CR23, CR24, CR25, R26, CR27 CRs 48-02-087580 Bridge Rectifier, 1.5 Amp, 70 V CRA, CR19, CR21 89-01-124540 LED, red, with 12 inch leads CR7, CRB 48-01-122088 Zener, 1N6231B, 5.1 volt, 0.5 watt, 5% CRI, CR18, CR17, 48-01-125098 Zener, 1N4744A, 15.0 volt, 1 watt, 5% R18, CR20 cRe2 39-01-121926 LED, red, T1-3/4 UL 17-01-122882 IC, NES532A —_ oO 20 Electro-Voice @ a Mark IV Company ooOperating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 730A Power Amplifier Reference Designator QA, @, Q3, Qt 5, BW, Q7, AB qu as Qi, Qi 20 C1 C2 OR1, CR2 Fl fy R2 si T ‘TS1 Ordering Number Name and Deseription 48-03-122079 Transistor, MJ15025, PNP 48-08-122978 ‘Transistor, MJ15024, NPN 48-03-124475 ‘Transistor, 2SA958Y, PNP 48-08-124474 Transistor, 2SC2168Y, NPN 48-03-028711 ‘Transistor, MPS-U05, NPN 48-08-028712 ‘Transistor, MPS-US55, PNP 15-02-124994 Capacitor, 0.22 pF, 250 VAC 15-02-124993 Capacitor, 0.0038 uF, 250 VAC 48-02-122651 Bridge Rectifier, 25 amp, 400 volt 51-04-105800 Fuse, 10 amp, 260 volt, NB-UL-CER 61-04-100470 Fuse, 5 amp, 250 volt, NB-UL-GLS 47-02-128108 Resistor, 300 0, 25 watt, 5% 58-02-125179 Surge suppressor, NTC ‘Thermistor 51-02-124582 Switch, power 56-08-027782 Transformer, power 53-01-027945 Thermostat, 190 °F, normally open 28-18-026422 Hardware, rack mount 35-01-124521 Fan, equipment cooling, 100 CFM 21-01-018567 Jumper, Octal Socket, gold flash Electro-Voice ® a Mark IV Company 21Operating and Service Instructions for the Electro-Voice 7300A Power Amplifier Merion 4107, Prone (S16)H6.6801, FAX 16406-1906 88201, Phre (SHS1.777 Lx 17219, Fk BODES O68 E Mr Ae Cara oe Gane Or, Cana 7G 2%, Pana orgue2a%4), FN rH 708 Pecicae sat nalonteane 9 Chases PENGH Seiceard Pane (haesrGecn, Pax brie 220 Yay | ics takai F8@a orm Saray Tu ee Pore hake ae aa ne aes Wek verses Gros aenenane 8209 Sacha 6, Gerary Prove (ase co TLC bt s12 Ea, Fak @unMancan ase Hebchcee Py, Ls dfs Bock © Seugh ares Par, Ssh Ae, Swan NSW. 14, ural Prone (Nw iss, PAX Pou 505, Printed in U.S.A. 9/91 ©1991 Electro-Voice, Inc. 42-02-037640 531523-050