Carver CV Series - Manual (Page 2)

Rev 04.08.021 - 2 –
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL !
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this entire manual, especially the Safety Warnings, before operating your
amplifier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Unpacking and Paperwork 3
Features and Specifications
CV1501
4-5
CV2501 4-5
CV1502 6-7
CV2502 6-7
CV4002 8-9
Controls and Functions 10-14
Rack
Mounts 10
Level Controls 10
LED Status Display 10
LED Level Display 10
Power Switch 11
Standby LED 11
Data LED 11
Output Connector 12
Sequence Connector 12-13
Remote Level Control 13
Standard Input Module 13
AC Line Cord 13
Configuration DIP Switch 14
Effects Loop 14
Installation and Operation
Location and General Precaution
14
Mechanical Considerations 14
Rear Support 14
Thermal Considerations 15
AC Power Considerations 15
Magnetic Leakage 15
Input Wiring 15-16
Input Sensitivity 16
Loudspeaker Polarity 16
Mono Operation 16-17
Bridged Mono Connections 17
Power Sequencing 18-20
Remote Level Control 20-22
Effects Loop 22
CV Series Block Diagram 22
Warranty
Information 23
In Case Of Difficulty 24-25
Appendix A 26
Appendix B 27