Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha P4500/3200/1600 series power amplifier.
This series of audio amps was developed from Yamaha's wealth of experience in building PA
equipment and its tradition of careful attention to every detail of circuit design. These amps
feature high power and superb quality together with superior reliability and stability, guarantee-
ing the highest possible audio performance.
Main features of the P4500/P3200/P1600 series
• Three types of input jack (balanced XLR type connectors, balanced phone jacks, and barrier
• Three operating modes are provided: STEREO mode in which CHANNEL A and B operate
• A SIGNAL indicator and CLIP indicator is provided for each channel.
• The PROTECTION indicator shows the status of protective circuitry such as power-on/off
• Variable-speed low-noise fan(s) ensures high reliability even under demanding conditions.
This owner's manual covers the three models P4500, P3200 and P1600. In order to take full
advantage of your power amp and enjoy long and trouble-free operation, please read this owner's
manual carefully before use.
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strip), and five-way binding post output jacks are provided, allowing use in a wide variety
of situations including installed applications.
independently, PARALLEL mode in which a mono source is output by two amp systems, and
BRIDGE mode in which the unit operates as a single high-power amplifier.
protection, output muting, and the DC detection circuit. The TEMP indicator warns of heat
sink overheating.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE
MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
: EARTH
: NEUTRAL
: LIVE