Carvin DCM1500 Owner's Manual

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Parts list for  DCM Series Power Amplifiers

Carvin P/N

Binding Post, 2-way, Red/Black .................................................03-10450
Cover, Black 18GA Steel ............................................................10-82005
Chassis ......................................................................................10-07509
Face panel..................................................................................10-07503
Face panel bezel.........................................................................10-07504
Trim Label..................................................................................77-07521
Fan, 24VDC 80mm.....................................................................70-02408
Fan Guard, 80x80mm ................................................................03-90080
Power cord (120V) ....................................................................05-01603
Power cord (230V) ....................................................................05-01903
Handle, 2-space rack .................................................................10-11120
Knob, Black, recessed................................................................07-09011
Power cord, 8’2”........................................................................05-01603
Stand-off, Al, 1.5” Hex, 6-32......................................................03-63315
Toroid insulator pad 3.8” OD .....................................................03-15004

DCM600 Specific parts:
Label Face..................................................................................77-07522
Rear label ..................................................................................77-07508
10 Amp Circuit breaker (120V) ..................................................70-28110
6 Amp Circuit breaker (230V) ....................................................70-28106
Toroid, 120V ..............................................................................15-70160
Toroid, 230V ..............................................................................15-70260
C1, Capacitor 10KµF 63V, Poly  20% .........................................42-10363
C2B, Capacitor 10KµF 63V, Poly  20%.......................................42-10363
R30, 1/4W Resistor  47K, .35” prep.  5% Carbon......................50-47045

DCM1000 Specific parts:
Label Face..................................................................................77-07523
Rear label...................................................................................77-07510
15 Amp Circuit breaker (120V) ..................................................70-28115
10 Amp Circuit breaker (230V) ..................................................70-28110
Toroid, 120V ..............................................................................15-10166
Toroid, 230V ..............................................................................15-10266
C1, Capacitor 10KµF 80V, Poly  20% .........................................42-10381
C2, Capacitor 10KµF 80V, Poly  20% .........................................42-10381
R21, 1/4W Resistor  36K, .35” prep.  5% Carbon......................50-36045

Parts list  for PCB Card  HT Series Power Amplifiers

Carvin P/N

Ref. Des. Description

Carvin P/N

A1

IC  Op Amp NE5532

Linear Output

60-55320

A2

IC  Op Amp MC4558

CP1 Dual HFREQ

60-45580

A3

IC  Op Amp NE5532

Linear Output

60-55320

A4

IC  Op Amp NE5532

Linear Output

60-55320

A5

IC  Op Amp MC4558

CP1 Dual HFREQ

60-45580

A6

IC  Op Amp MC4558

CP1 Dual HFREQ

60-45580

A7

IC  Op Amp MC4558

CP1 Dual HFREQ

60-45580

A8

IC  Op Amp NE5532

Linear Output

60-55320

BP1

Binding  Post   Red/Black Combo

03-10400

BP2

Binding  Post   Red/Black Combo

03-10400

BR1

Diode Bridge AC/DC  PCB MTG

60-35041

C3

Capacitor 1000µF 35V

Electrolytic  20%

47-10235

C4

Capacitor 1000µF 35V

Electrolytic  20%

47-10235

C5

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C6

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C7

Capacitor 220µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-22151

C8

Capacitor 10µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-10051

C9

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C10

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C11

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C15

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C16

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C17

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C18

Capacitor 470µF 25V

Electrolytic  20%

47-47125

C100

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C101

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C102

Capacitor 22µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-22051

C104

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C105

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

Ref. Des. Description

Carvin P/N

C110

Capacitor 0.001µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-10212

C111

Capacitor 22µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-22051

C115

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C116

Capacitor 56PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-56052

C117

Capacitor 120PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-12052

C118

Capacitor 10µF 63V

Electrolytic  20%

47-10061

C119

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C120

Capacitor 0.001µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-10212

C121

Capacitor 0.068µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-68312

C200

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C201

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C202

Capacitor 22µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-22051

C204

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C205

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C210

Capacitor 0.001µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-10212

C211

Capacitor 22µF 50V

Electrolytic  20%

47-22051

C215

Capacitor 27PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-27052

C216

Capacitor 56PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-56052

C217

Capacitor 120PF 500V

Ceramic  5%

45-12052

C218

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C219

Capacitor 0.047µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-47312

C220

Capacitor 0.001µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-10212

C221

Capacitor 0.068µF 100V

Poly  10%

46-68312

D1

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D2

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D3

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D4

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D5

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D6

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D7

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D8

LED Red small

#204HD 3mm T-1.0

60-75320

D9

LED Yellow small #204YD 3mm T-1.0

60-75340

D10

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D11

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D12

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D13

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D100

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D101

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D102

LED Green small

#204GD 3mm T-1.0

60-75330

D103

LED Red small

#204HD 3mm T-1.0

60-75320

D104

LED Red small

#204HD 3mm T-1.0

60-75320

D106

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D107

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D108

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D109

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D200

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D201

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D202

LED Green small

#204GD 3mm T-1.0

60-75330

D203

LED Red small

#204HD 3mm T-1.0

60-75320

D204

LED Red small

#204HD 3mm T-1.0

60-75320

D205

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D206

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D207

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D208

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

D209

Diode  1N4003

Rect Gen 1A 200V

60-40030

H1-A

Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG

23-08604

H1-B

Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG

23-08604

H2

Header 2 Pin Vert Panduit PCB MTG

23-10002

H2-A

Header 4 Pin Vert  SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11004

H2-B

Header 4 Pin Vert  SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11004

H3-A

Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11010

H3-B

Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11010

H4-A

Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11010

H4-B

Header 10 Pin Vert SHS 2.5mm PCB MTG

23-11010

H5

Header 2 Pin Vert Panduit PCB MTG

23-10002

H6-A

Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG

23-08604

H6-B

Header 4 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG

23-08604

H7

Header 9 Pin AMP 9A 600V PCB MTG

23-08609

J100

XLR Jack Female Neutrik  Vert PCB MTG

21-40000

J101

Phone Jack, 1/4” 7 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall

21-06457

J102

Phone Jack, 1/4” 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall

21-06453

J200

XLR Jack Female Neutrik  Vert PCB MTG

21-40000

J201

Phone Jack, 1/4” 7 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall

21-06457

J202

Phone Jack, 1/4” 3 Pin Plastic, 24mm Tall

21-06453

Ref. Des. Description

Carvin P/N

K100

Relay 24V12A SPDT  SIEMENS PCB MGT

70-05712

K200

Relay 24V12A SPDT  SIEMENS PCB MGT

70-05712

L100

Inductor  3.3µH  Air Core Spool

15-00165

L200

Inductor  3.3µH  Air CoreSpool

15-00165

OP1

Opto Isolator  VTL5C2

60-50253

OP2

Opto Isolator  VTL5C2

60-50253

P100

Pot.  B10Kx2 41Clk Brkt  Rot Knurled 90°

71-10301

P101

Pot.  Trimmer 5K Vert  PCB MTG

71-25000

P200

Pot.  B10Kx2 41Clk Brkt  Rot Knurled 90°

71-10301

P201

Pot.  Trimmer 5K Vert  PCB MTG

71-25000

Q1

Transistor  Darlington  NPN MPSA14

60-00014

Q2

Transistor  2N5400  PNP  AMP TO-92

60-54000

Q100

Transistor  Darlington  NPN MPSA14

60-00014

Q101

Transistor  TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220

60-31000

Q102

Transistor  MPSW42  HV 1.0W  NPN T0-237

60-00042

Q103

Transistor  CENW92 HV PNP 1.0W  TO-92

60-00092

Q104

Transistor  TIP32C 3A 100V PNP  TO-220

60-32000

Q105

Transistor  TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220

60-31000

Q106

Transistor  TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220

60-31000

Q107

Transistor  MJL21194 NPN 16A  250V 200W

60-21194

Q108

Transistor  MJL21194 NPN 16A  250V 200W

60-21194

Q109

Transistor  MJL21193 PNP  16A  250V 200W

60-21193

Q110

Transistor  MJL21193 PNP  16A  250V 200W

60-21193

Q200

Transistor  Darlington  NPN MPSA14

60-00014

Q202

Transistor  MPSW42  HV 1.0W  NPN T0-237

60-00042

Q203

Transistor  CENW92 HV PNP 1.0W  TO-92

60-00092

Q204

Transistor  TIP32C 3A 100V PNP  TO-220

60-32000

Q205

Transistor  TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220

60-31000

Q206

Transistor  TIP31C 3A 100V NPN TO-220

60-31000

Q207

Transistor  MJL21194 NPN 16A  250V 200W

60-21194

Q208

Transistor  MJL21194 NPN 16A  250V 200W

60-21194

Q209

Transistor  MJL21193 PNP  16A  250V 200W

60-21193

Q210

Transistor  MJL21193 PNP  16A  250V 200W

60-21193

R1

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R2

1/4W Resistor  3.3K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-33035

R3

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R4

1/4W Resistor  150Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-15025

R5

1/4W Resistor  39K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-39045

R6

1/4W Resistor  39K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-39045

R7

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R8

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R9

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R10

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R11

1/4W Resistor  20K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-20045

R12

1/4W Resistor  6.8K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-68035

R13

1/4W Resistor  2.2M .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22065

R14

1/4W Resistor  20K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-20045

R15

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R16

Not Used

R17

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R18

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R19

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R20

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R22

1/4W Resistor  5.6K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-56035

R23

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R24

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R25

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R26

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R28

1/4W Resistor  220Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22025

R31

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R100

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R101

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R102

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R103

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R104

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R105

1/4W Resistor  220Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22025

R106

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R107

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R108

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R109

Not Used

R110

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R111

1/4W Resistor  470Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47025

R112

1/4W Resistor  1.5K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-15035

R115

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

Ref. Des. Description

Carvin P/N

R116

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R117

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R118

1/4W Resistor  47K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47045

R119

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R120

1/4W Resistor  100Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10025

R121

1/4W Resistor  100Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10025

R122

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R123

1/4W Resistor  680Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-68025

R124

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R125

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R126

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R127

1/4W Resistor  680Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-68025

R128

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R129

1/2W Resistor  4.7Ω 0.5 prep.  5% Carbon

52-47005

R130

1/4W Resistor  150Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-15025

R131

1/2W Resistor  4.7Ω 0.5 prep.  5% Carbon

52-47005

R132

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R133

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R134

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R135

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R136

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R137

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R138

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R139

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R140

1/4W Resistor  33K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-33045

R144

2W Resistor  10Ω

0.8 prep.  5% Metal

54-10015

R150

2W Resistor  10Ω

0.8 prep.  5% Metal

54-10015

R200

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R201

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R202

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R203

1/4W Resistor  22K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22045

R204

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R205

1/4W Resistor  220Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22025

R206

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R207

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R208

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R209

Not Used

R210

1/4W Resistor  470K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47055

R212

1/4W Resistor  470Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47025

R215

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R216

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R217

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R218

1/4W Resistor  47K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47045

R219

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R220

1/4W Resistor  100Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10025

R221

1/4W Resistor  100Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10025

R222

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R223

1/4W Resistor  680Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-68025

R224

1/4W Resistor  4.7K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-47035

R225

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R226

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R227

1/4W Resistor  680Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-68025

R228

1/4W Resistor  2.2K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-22035

R229

1/2W Resistor  4.7Ω 0.5 prep.  5% Carbon

52-47005

R230

1/4W Resistor  150Ω .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-15025

R231

1/2W Resistor  4.7Ω 0.5 prep.  5% Carbon

52-47005

R232

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R233

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R234

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R235

5W Resistor  0.22Ω Vert  5% Sand Bar

55-02205

R236

1/4W Resistor  1K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10035

R237

1/4W Resistor  10K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10045

R238

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R239

1/4W Resistor  100K .35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-10055

R240

1/4W Resistor  33K

.35” prep.  5% Carbon

50-33045

R244

2W Resistor  10Ω

0.8 prep.  5% Metal

54-10015

R250

2W Resistor  10Ω

0.8 prep.  5% Metal

54-10015

S1

Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG

25-02201

S2

Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG

25-02201

S3

Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG

25-02201

S4

Switch DPDT Push, Vert Small PCB MTG

25-02201

VR1

Voltage Regulator   7815 +15V  2A

60-78150

VR2

Voltage Regulator   7915  -15V  2A

60-79150

VR3

Voltage Regulator   7915  -15V  2A

60-79150

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)
The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.
GREEN & YELLOW—Earth        BLUE—Neutral         BROWN—Live
U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING:  A molded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe.  NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED
OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET.

IMPORTANT!  FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE:  Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc).  Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
POWER SOURCES:  The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:  Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polar-
ization is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION:  Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
SERVICING:  The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions.  All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FUSING:  If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse.
Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL! THIS UNIT CON-
TAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR DCM AMPS

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dan-
gerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA

OPERATING MANUAL

Pristine sound, brute power and no-fault reliability make the DCM amps the power

amp of choice for pro audio.  Massive Toroid power supplies with huge capaci-
tors deliver the bass that kick drums demand.  Designed for continuous opera-
tion, overheating is not a problem especially down at minimum impedances where
other amps simply turn off.   

Each DCM is hand built at our San Diego factory featuring all steel construction,

recessed controls and heavy-duty power components.  The rock-solid, efficient
design with its superb testimonial-proven sound makes the USA built DCM an
amp you'll own for years. 

PURE—TRANSPARENT SOUND

Carvin considers the sound of an amp equally important as to its reliability.  To

insure pure, uncolored sound, we build one of the fastest power stages on the
market today.  High slew rates of 50v/µs deliver superb transient response.  High
frequencies are transparent and open—even at extreme levels.  Linear feedback
circuits reduce distortion to near the theoretical zero limit preventing harshness
which would lead to ear fatigue.  The DCM deliver transparent, unaltered sound—
especially important to the studio user.  Drive any type of reactive loads, includ-
ing 70V transformer distribution systems.

ULTRA RUGGED FOR TOURING

Every chassis is made from heavy-duty 16 gauge steel that is plated before painted

to prevent rust.  All internal cabling is neatly tied and harnessed.  Every circuit
card is FR-4 MILITARY SPEC, double-sided, fire retardant glass epoxy.  Plated
through-holes insure that the solder flows on the top, bottom and through each
hole of every component preventing components from shaking loose.  Speakon™
connectors, heavy-duty power switches, recessed knobs, all give the DCM amps
a “tank-like” ruggedness.

TOROID POWER SUPPLY

Toroids deliver massive amounts of “on demand” current for continuous 2 ohm

operation.  This gives the power supply a solid foundation, yielding more head-
room for large subwoofer applications.  Not only do toroids deliver high current,
but they are known for reducing stray magnetic fields eliminating hum & noise.
This is especially important to the recording industry.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

With the DCM Series, Carvin brings you totally modular construction.  If you

ever need an I/O (input/output) connector card because a connector wore-out,
just unplug and re-install the replacement card.  This applies to every aspect of
the DCM Series amps including the power supply, power cards, heat sinks and
fans.  Everything is connected by heavy-duty AMP™ and MOLEX™ type connectors
for easy replacement—even the Toroid transformer is a plug-in.

DISTORTION-FREE LIMITERS

The purpose of a limiter is to hold down peaks so the amp won’t distort with

extra hot input signals (helps protect speakers).  In addition, a well designed lim-
iter can increase your amp’s average output as much as 3 dB allowing levels to
be turned up without peak distortion.  Part of Carvin’s design uses the more expen-
sive, distortion-free linear “opto isolators”.  Unlike amps that use FET controlled
limiters, which inject small amounts of distortion, the DCM Series limiters keep
your sound pure and uncolored!

DCM POWER AMP SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL

DCM600

DCM1000

DCM1500

Bridged RMS Continuous
4Ω, (20-20k Hz, <1.0%)

600w

1000w

1500w

8Ω, (20-20k Hz, <1.0%)

450w

700w

1000w

Both Channels RMS Continuous
2Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%)

300/300w

500/500w

750/750w

4Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%)

250/250w

350/350w

500/500w

8Ω (20-20k Hz, <1.0%)

125/125w

225/225w

300/300w

THD (20-20k Hz 50% power)

0.03%

0.03%

0.03%

THD (20-20k Hz 90% power)

0.1%

0.1%

0.1%

Damping Factor:

>500

>500

>500

Slew Rate: bridged mode

>50v/µs

>50v/µs

>50v/µs

Sensitivity: (4Ω, Vms)

1.0 V

1.0 V

1.0 V

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Above 100dB

Frequency Response:

±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20kHz
(±1.5 dB, 10 Hz & 40 kHz)

Input  Impedance:

>20K Ω, balanced

Protection Circuits:  Short Circuit • No Load Protection • SpeakerGuard™ • Thermal Shut-Off • Mute On/Off
Control and Indicators:

Front: Power switch • Recessed detente attenuators • Signal LED • Clip LED • Protect  LED • Power Indicator
Rear: Ground Lift (each channel) • Parallel  Input Switch • Speaker Output Bridge Switch • Limiters   

IN/OUT Switch • Input Connectors: Two each; Balanced XLR & 1/4” • Speaker Output Connectors:
Dual heavy duty binding posts, three Speakon™ & four 1/4” 

Internal Fuse  SLOW BLOW - DCM600: 15A,  DCM1000: 20A, 240V/10A,  DCM1500: 20A, 240V/10A
Dimensions: 3 1/2" High x 19" Wide x 10" Depth (2-space);  8.8 x 48.3 x 25.3cm
Net Weight:  DCM600: 19 lbs. DCM1000: 23 lbs. (10.3Kgs), DCM1500: 26 lbs. (11.9Kgs)

76-01000C   011404

DCM600, DCM1000, DCM1500

RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started

INSPECT YOUR UNIT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping.  If

any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately. 

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS.  In the event you have to re-ship your unit,

always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible pro-
tection during shipment.  CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage
caused by improper packing.  

SAVE YOUR INVOICE.  It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future. 
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE.  If you find items missing, they may have been shipped separately.

Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card for your records.  Keep your

portion of the card and return the portion with your name and comments to us.

USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at: www.carvinworld.com/registration

DCM600, DCM1000, DCM1500 POWER AMPS 

FRONT PANELS & CONNECTING UP

The DCM Series feature front panel signal, peak and protect LEDs which let you

monitor the status of the amp.   Both channels use detente level controls allow-
ing you to see your settings at a glance.  Balanced TRS &  XLR input connectors
are used to eliminate hum & noise.  Speaker  outputs  feature heavy-duty binding
posts,  Speakon™ connectors and 1/4” jacks.  

The rear professional accessory group offers a GROUND switch to remove the

chassis ground from the XLR input.  A PARALLEL input switch connects the inputs
together eliminating Y cables for patching multiple amp systems.  The accessory
group also features a BRIDGE MODE switch to deliver twice the power into a  “mono”
load or full power into a 70V distribution system, and a LIMITER ON/OFF switch
gives the choice of using the internal limiter circuitry. 

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 3 YEARS unless otherwise stated.  Carvin

will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under war-
ranty.  Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.  CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR
PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN.   A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS
REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.  Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers
or speakers damaged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed,
for damage due to: natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care,
incorrect use, or failure to follow instructions.  This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for
Carvin any liability in connection with the sale or servicing of Carvin products. CARVIN SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 

SERVICE:

In  the USA, please call 800-235-2235 for a RMA # (return authorization number).  Write

this number on the box and enclose a description of the problem.  Prepay to Carvin 12340
World Trade Drive, SD, CA   92128.

Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.com for your near-

est service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date
of purchase. 

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit.  The panel of your
unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove dust
and bring back the new look. As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic environ-
ments (salt air).  When used in such an environment, be sure the amplifier is adequately
protected by rack, covers, etc..

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