Bose PowerMatch PM8250N User Manual

English User Guide Page 3
pro.Bose.com Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Product Features .......................................................................................................................................... 12
PowerMatch
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Amplifier Line Overview ................................................................................................. 13
PowerMatch configurable professional power amplifiers ...................................................................... 13
Onboard Loudspeaker Processing and Front Panel Interface ............................................................... 13
Accessory Cards .................................................................................................................................... 13
Ideal for use with RoomMatch
®
array module loudspeakers .................................................................. 13
Interfacing with ControlSpace
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engineered sound processors .............................................................. 13
Controls, Display, and Connectors ......................................................................................................... 14
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................. 15
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................... 15
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................... 15
AC Mains Outlet Requirements .............................................................................................................. 15
Making Connections ................................................................................................................................... 16
Connection and Configuration Steps ..................................................................................................... 16
Power (Mains) Connection ...................................................................................................................... 16
Standby Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Wiring Input Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 17
Wiring Output Connectors ...................................................................................................................... 17
Fault Notification Output ........................................................................................................................ 19
Serial over Ethernet ................................................................................................................................ 19
Setup and Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 20
Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................................... 20
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................................................... 21
Front Panel Control Menu Structure ....................................................................................................... 22
Control Menu Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 22
Setting the Limiting Function for use with 3rd Party Loudspeakers ....................................................... 34
Sample Output Configurations for Different Loudspeaker Loads ............................................... 35
Configuration of a RoomMatch Two-Module Array (Example 1) ............................................................ 35
Configuration of a RoomMatch RMS215 Subwoofer Module (Example 2) ............................................ 35
Maintenance Operations ........................................................................................................................... 36
Updating Firmware and Speaker EQ Presets ......................................................................................... 36
Saving and Recalling Amplifier Settings (USB-only version amplifiers) ................................................. 37
Saving and Recalling Amplifier Settings (network version amplifiers) .................................................... 37
About the Alarm Log and Fault Indicator ................................................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Interface Comparison Table .................................................................................................................... 40
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 41
AC Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation Information ......................................................................... 46

Bose PowerMatch PM8250N Specifications

General

Damping factor	1000
Amplifier class	D
Audio output channels	- channels
Peak power per channel	- W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	99 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.4 %
Bridge-mode power output per channel (4 Ohm)	500 W
Purpose	Performance/stage
Equalizer	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Speakers connectivity type	-
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	11100 g