Yamaha P-2200 User Manual

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Page 1 - P-2200/2201

YAMAHAAUTHORIZEDPRODUCT MANUALP-2200/2201SYSTEM AMPLIFIER

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PERFORMANCE GRAPHS &A DISCUSSION OF SPECIFICATIONSNOTE: In the discussion beginning on Page FOUR 5,references to specific specifications assume no

Page 3 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Fig. 9 - Actual Output Impedance vs Frequency Fig. 10 - Crosstalk (Channel Separation)Fig. 11 - Phase Response vs Frequency Fig. 12 - Power Consumptio

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Mono Mode GraphsFig. 14 - Power Bandwidth vs Frequency (Mono Mode)at 16 Load ImpedanceFig. 15 - Load Impedance vs Output Power (Mono Mode)at 0.1% T

Page 5 - Fig. 1B - P2201 Front Panel

The following are actual oscilloscope photographsmade by an independent testing laboratory. The closevertical alignment of input and output traces in

Page 6 - Fig. 2B - P2201 Rear Panel*

POWER OUTPUTTypes of Power RatingsPeak power refers to the maximum undistorted poweroutput of an amplifier. Most amplifiers cannot sustaintheir peak p

Page 7 - INTRODUCTION

Intermodulation Distortion, or I.M. is characterizedby the appearance in the output waveform of fre-quencies that are equal to sums and differences of

Page 8 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

HUM AND NOISEHum or noise from a power amplifier disrupts aprogram, and is irritating to a listener. Hum and noisecould be considered a form of distor

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During the "overshoot" movement, the voice coil ofthe loudspeaker interacts with the loudspeaker's magneticassembly to produce a voltag

Page 10 - PERFORMANCE GRAPHS &

THE DISTINCTION BETWEENPROFESSIONAL AND HI-FIEQUIPMENTIn most applications, a variety of auxiliary equipmentwill be connected to the P-2200, including

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Cables from high impedance sources (5000 ohms andup), should not be any longer than 25', even if lowcapacitance cable is used; shorten the cables

Page 12 - Mono Mode Graphs

P-2200/2201OPERATING MANUAL

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Fig. 33 - Dynamic Range in an Audio SystemNOTE: The P-2200 actually has a maximum signal to noise ratio of 110dB(which is its dynamic range!. The SYST

Page 14 - (notch) Distortion

The P-2200 is designed for these wide dynamic rangeapplications. It has exceptionally low noise figures, andhigh headroom capabilities (high power out

Page 15 - OFFSET VOLTAGE

INSTALLATION AND DETAILEDOPERATIONPHYSICAL MOUNTINGShelf MountingThe P-2200 can be used on any surface, so long asthere is adequate ventilation. Do no

Page 16 - Voltage from Amplifier

Regarding Input Impedance and TerminationsThere is sometimes a misunderstanding regarding thenature of matching or bridging inputs, the use of termi-n

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Fig. 39A - Pads Constructed in Mini-Boxes.above +30dBm, use 1 watt, low inductance resistors.10% tolerance is acceptable for most pads.Fig. 39B - Pad

Page 18 - High Frequencies

has a stereo phone jack input, but if the input source ismonaural, the transformer lead to the ring of the T.R.S.input jack may be moved to the jack&a

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bridging transformer box should be used. While matchingor step up transformers like those just described wouldmaintain a balanced feed, several such b

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approximately -50dB (2.45mV) for a microphone,+4dB (1.23 volts) for a line level signal. The exact volt-age is not critical, and 1000Hz is a standard

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use, a cable with rubberized insulation and braidedshield (such as Belden #8413 or #8412) will handleeasily and survive road abuse; for permanent wiri

Page 22 - OPERATION

The preparation of complete cables, with connectorsproperly installed, is the key to reliable and trouble-freeoperation of any sound system. For this

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ABOUT THIS MANUALSCOPEThe P-2200 is a system oriented amplifier, made to beused in conjunction with mixers, consoles, frequencydividing networks and s

Page 24 - Step Up Transformer Box

WIRING A MALE XLR CONNECTORPans identification (as the connector is usuallypackaged).Insert strain relief in rear of shell. Then slip shellonto cable

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WIRING A FEMALE XLR CONNECTORParts identification (as the connector is usuallypackaged).Insert strain relief in rear of shell. Then slip shellonto cab

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WIRING A STANDARD PHONE PLUG (2-conductor)Parts identification.Slide shell, then insulating collar over cable end. Stripouter insulation for length eq

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Use of the Input Polarity Switch on the P-2200The XLR input connectors on the P-2200 are un-balanced. In one position, the switch beside the con-necto

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if higher quality transformers were used. Thus,"economy" transformers, may actually cost more inthe long run than higher quality professiona

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grounding and shielding, and by the use of balanced,twisted pair cables.EMI: EMI (electro-magnetic interference) usually comesfrom power transformers

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Fig. 58 - Avoiding Ground Loops in an Unbalanced System.In any audio system, there are numerous ways bywhich ground loops can be created. For example,

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Fig. 61 - Use of Ground Lift Switchsystem. This problem is usually most noticeable withsensitive equipment such as the mixer. Lifting the ACground at

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Fig. 62D - 110V AC Outlets with Lifted Neutral. Outlets willoperate with voltage varying from 0 to 220V AC creating shockhazard and causing possible e

Page 33 - Fig. 49 — Polarity Switch Use

Fig. 63A - Input Splitter Transformer Setup to Operate P-2200 in "Mono" Mode.Fig. 63B - Output Connections for Operating P-2200 in"Mono

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THE P-2200/2201 BRIEF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION ONEINTRODUCTION SECTION TWOGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION THREEPERFORMANCE GRAPHS & A DISCUSS

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APPLICATIONSBIAMPLIFICATION AND TRIAMPLIFICATIONBiamplification, or "biamping," triamplification, or"triamping," all refer to the

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8-ohm load, it must be rated at 366 watts (power isproportional to voltage squared). Since the P-2200 isonly capable of 230 watts, this waveform is cl

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woofer, midrange and tweeter must be the same for mostpassive, high level crossover systems). If possible, choosethe crossover frequency and slope by

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EQUALIZATION, HIGH AND LOW PASS FILTERSEqualization, originally, was the process of"equalizing" the levels of the various audio frequencyban

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medium. At the same time, the studio monitors oraudience foldback system might require graphic equali-zation to suit very different ends.Professional

Page 40 - Frequency Dividing Networks

range, the clipping may sound like an irritating sizzlethat only happens on certain sounds. Similarly, clippingin the low frequencies can cause bass n

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frequencies or very high frequencies, such as RF oscilla-tions. Some 70-volt transformers have attached pro-tection capacitors for use with high frequ

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Concert SoundFigure 73 illustrates the P-2200 in a typical setup forconcert reinforcement. Note that there are a number ofcompletely separate feeds, w

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Portable Instrument AmplifierFigure 74 details possible connections for a portablesetup for an electric bass. Ideal for this application, theP-2200 ca

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DiscothequeDisco systems, such as the one diagrammed inFigure 75, really test an amplifier's endurance. Themusic from a record album may be highl

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THE P-2200/2201 BRIEF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFig. 1A - P-2200 Front PanelFig. 1B - P2201 Front PanelA. Input AttenuatorsCalibrated, stepped input atten

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Commercial Sound SystemsFigure 76 diagrams a theatre reinforcement systemfrom the viewpoint of its power amplifier. Note the timedelay device that fee

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The factory paging/background music system inFigure 77 also shows the P-2200 used in "mono"70-volt mode. One P-2200 feeds the main factory a

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APPENDIXDEFINITION OF TERMS: dB, dBV, dBm and dB SPLThe term dB, which means decibel (1/10th of a Bel)expresses a ratio. The dB notation allows us to

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be valid only at a single load impedance, usually 600 or150 ohms.It's common to rate a mixer's maximum output indBm referenced to 600-ohms,

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The Voltage across the Resistor is Less Than the SourceVoltage due to the voltage drop across the output resistor RO:An "Impedance" is some

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Fig. 81 - Series and Parallel Impedances.VOLTAGE AND CURRENT DIVISIONWhen two or more impedances are connected in seriesacross a voltage source they s

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BALANCED, UNBALANCED, ANDFLOATING CIRCUITSUnbalanced, balanced and floating circuits may all betransformer isolated. The distinction between them lies

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NOTES:"N1 " is the number of turns on the primary side ofthe transformer, "N2" is the number of turns on thesecondary side of the

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YAMAHAYamaha Corporation of America P2200/2201 OM6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-660011/17/98 98109

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Fig. 2A - P-2200 Rear Panel*Fig. 2B - P2201 Rear Panel*A. Input ConnectorsThe two XLR input connectors on each channel areunbalanced and are wired in

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INTRODUCTIONThe P-2200 is not just "another big amplifier;" it isan exciting new approach to high power sound. Yamaha'sleadership is cl

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSPower Output Per Channel: (Refer to Figure 3. Ambientroom temperature for tests: 25-degrees Centigrade.)200 Watts continuous ave

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Controls:22-position, log-linear, detented, and dB-calibratedINPUT ATTENUATORS (one per channel)attenuate input signal in 2dB steps from 0dBattenuatio

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