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VTX SERIES

POWER AMPLIFIERS

VTX 4120, VTX 4240, VTX 4400

 

PEAK

SIGNAL

POWER

1

2

3

4

PROTECT

CHANNEL

VTX 4120

4x 120W Amplifier

PEAK

SIGNAL

POWER

1

2

3

4

PROTECT

CHANNEL

VTX 4240

4x 240W Amplifier

PEAK

SIGNAL

POWER

1

2

3

4

PROTECT

CHANNEL

VTX 4400

4x 400W Amplifier

O

I

O

I

O

I

Installation and User Guide

 


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1.   Read these Instructions.
2.   Keep these Instructions.
3.   Heed all Warnings.
4.   Follow all instructions.
5.   Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.   Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.    Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. 
When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.

10.    Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.    Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 

avoid injury from tip-over.

13.    Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14.    Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 

been dropped.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing, 

and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as 

vases, are placed on the apparatus. 
 L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux 
éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel 
qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’objet.

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it 

should remain readily accessible during intended use. 

In order to electrically isolate the apparatus from the mains, 
the mains plug should be completely removed from the 
mains outlet socket. 
 La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être 
facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être 
complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la 
prise doit être débranchée du secteur.

This apparatus is of Class I construction and must 

only be connected to a mains outlet socket with a 

protective earthing connection.

Terminals marked with the ( ) symbol may use  

Class 2 Wiring, but voltages at these terminals may be 

of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 
The external wiring connected to these terminals requires 
installation by an instructed person or the use of pre-made 
leads or cords.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain of moisture

.

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of prodedures other than those specified may result in 

hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN 

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock. 

The exclamation point within and equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 


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Safety Information ........................................ 4

Safety Notes regarding Installation ........................4

Safety Considerations and Information ................4

General Description ...................................... 5

VTX range main features .........................................5

Applicable Models ......................................................5

Block Diagram ............................................... 5

Front Panel Description ............................... 6

Rear Panel Description ................................. 6

Installation ..................................................... 7

Mechanical ...................................................................7
Ventilation ....................................................................7

Connections and adjustments .................................7

Protection ...................................................... 9

Bose® equalisation modules  

(optional) ...................................................... 10

Installation .................................................................10

General Notes ............................................. 10

EMC Considerations ...............................................10

Earthing ......................................................................10

Appendix ...................................................... 11

Technical Specifications ..........................................11
General Specifications ............................................11
Location of jumpers and other internal 
components ..............................................................12
Factory default jumper settings table ..................13

Contents

 


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Safety Information

Safety Notes regarding Installation

 

Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.

 

Do not expose the unit to naked flames.

 

Do not block or restrict any air vent.

 

Do not operate the unit in ambient temperatures above 

35

O

C.

 

Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the 

hazardous live symbol (     ) while power is supplied to 

the unit.

 

Do not perform any internal adjustments unless you 

are qualified to do so and fully understand the hazards 

associated with mains-operated equipment.

 

The unit has no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing 

to qualified service personnel.

 

If the moulded plug is cut off the AC power lead for 

any reason, the discarded plug is a potential hazard and 

should be disposed of in a responsible manner.

Conformities

This product conforms to the following European EMC 

Standards: 
BS EN 55103-1:2009
BS EN 55103-2:2009
This product has been tested for use in commercial and 

light industrial environments.  If the equipment is used in 
controlled EMC environments, the urban outdoors, heavy 
industrial environments or close to railways, transmitters, 
overhead power lines etc. the performance of the unit may 
be degraded.
The product conforms to the following European electrical 
safety standard:
BS EN 60065:2002
The VTX Series was developed and manufactured with high 
quality materials and components, which can be recycled 
and/or reused. 

Safety Considerations and Information

The unit must be earthed. Ensure that the mains power 
supply provides an effective earth connection using a three-
wire termination.
When the mains switch is in the off (‘O’) position the 
live and neutral conductors of the mains transformer are 
disconnected.

Caution - High Voltages

Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the hazardous 

live symbol (     ) while power is supplied to the unit.
Terminals to which the hazardous live symbol refers require 

installation by a qualified person.

Caution - Mains Breaker

VTX Series amplifiers are fitted with a resettable mains 

circuit breaker instead of a replaceable fuse. This is located 
on the rear panel above the AC mains input connector. The 

circuit breaker may be reset by pressing it in; however, its 

operation may indicate an internal fault. If the circuit breaker 

operates immediately the power is restored, no further 

attempt should be made to use the amplifier, and it should 

be returned to your Cloud service centre or other qualified 

person for repair.

Caution - Servicing

The unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer servicing 

to qualified service personnel. Do not perform servicing 

unless you are qualified to do so.
Only a qualified service technician should remove the top 

cover of the unit. Disconnect the power cable from the unit 

before removing the top panel and do not make any internal 

adjustments with the unit switched on.
Service personnel - do not disconnect the rear panel Earth 

Safety tag until the unit has been completely isolated from 

the mains. On re-assembly, ensure that the connection to 

the Earth Safety tag is replaced before reconnecting the unit 
to the mains supply.
If the unit requires repair, only fit replacement parts specified 
by the manufacturer, or parts with identical electrical 
characteristics. Substituting parts which are not authorized 
by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or 
other safety hazards.
Only reassemble the unit using bolts/screws identical to the 
original parts.

What’s in the Box 

Please check the shipping carton for damage; if there is any, 

please contact your Cloud agent and the shippers.
The packing carton should contain the following items:
•  VTX amplifier
•  IEC mains lead
•  Set of mating screw-terminal connectors
•  Set of four push-in feet (for free-standing use)
•  This manual

 


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General Description

Cloud VTX amplifiers are a range of high power multi-

channel audio amplifiers intended for use with high quality 

PA and music systems in locations where unquestionable 

long-term reliability is the primary consideration. As well as 
theatres, leisure centres and other major venues, they are 

also ideal for airport terminals, railways stations and similar 

large public spaces. 
VTX amplifiers deliver excellent audio quality at all rated 

powers and have all the facilities and features that installers 

have come to expect from Cloud products. The VTX range 
are the first Cloud products to offer a plug-in surveillance 

card option, permitting the operating parameters and 

settings of all networked amplifiers to be monitored 

anywhere, using any computer’s standard web browser.

Applicable Models:

This manual describes the installation and operation of the 

following models:
•  Cloud VTX4120 4-channel amplifier  

– 4 x 120 W into 4 ohms

•   Cloud VTX4240 4-channel amplifier  

– 4 x 240 W into 4 ohms

•   Cloud VTX4400 4-channel amplifier  

– 4 x 400 W into 4 ohms

All models are 2U, 19” rack-mounting units. Apart from 

the output power rating, the three models are identical for 

the practical purposes of installation and operation. Unless 
specifically stated otherwise, the information in this manual 
may be taken to apply to all models.

VTX range main features:

•  High power multichannel amplifiers for “install-and-

forget” applications

•  120 W, 240 W or 400 W per channel into 4 ohms 

(model-dependent)

•  Extensive protection against short-circuit and reactive 

loads, clipping, DC and overheating

•  Chs1 & 2 and/or 3 & 4 may be operated in Bridge Mode 

•  Per-channel, front-panel LEDs for power status, signal 

presence, peak level and protection

•  Balanced line level inputs with gain trim

•  Configurable for 4 channel, dual stereo or mono use

•  Per-channel switched hi-pass filter  

(18 dB/oct below 65 Hz)

•  Optional VTX-WM1 card allows amplifier monitoring 

from a standard web browser

•  Optional remote volume control (per-channel)

•   Optional Bose® EQ cards (per-channel)

•   2U 19” rackmounting unit

•   Forced-air  cooling

•   Five year warranty

Block Diagram

fig.1:  VTX Series Block Diagram

 


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Front Panel Description

1

POWER LEDs - (one per channel) – illuminate after 

power-up sequence to confirm normal power supply 

operation

2

SIGNAL LEDs – (one per channel) – illuminate when 

the input signal level exceeds -26dBu

3

PEAK LEDs – (one per channel) - illuminate if 

amplifier clipping is detected  

4

PROTECT LEDs – (one per channel) – illuminate if 

the internal heatsink temperature exceeds 90 °C

5

AC Power switch

6

Air intake grilles

Rear Panel Description

1

Input connectors (one per channel)

2

Input level controls (one per channel)

3

High Pass Filter controls (one per channel)

4

Input routing switches

5

Bridged mode switches 

6

Remote volume control connectors (one per 

channel)

7

Output connector

8

Bay for optional WM-1 surveillance card*   

(cover plate fitted when no card present)

9

AC mains connector

10

Resettable mains circuit breaker

11

Earth safety tag

12

Air exhaust grilles

1

2

5

4

3

6

6

fig.2:  VTX Front Panel (NOTE: VTX4120 shown – other models are identical)

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 4

CH3

CH4

CH2

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

0V

C

H

1

0V

C

H2

0V

C

H3

0V

C

H4

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

BRIDGE

1-2

ON

OFF

BRIDGE

3-4

4 OHMS - MIN

BRIDGE

3-4

BRIDGE

1-2

POWER ~ 40-60Hz

10%

1

4

4

4

7

2

3

6

8

10

11

12

12

5

5

9

fig.3: VTX Rear Panel (NOTE:  rear panel is identical for all models)

*The optional WM-1 surveillance card allows remote monitoring of the amplifier’s performance and settings from any computer via 

a standard web browser. Full instructions regarding the installation, configuration and use of the WM-1 are contained in the WM-1 

Installation and User Guide, supplied separately with the card.

 


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Installation

Mechanical

VTX amplifiers are designed to be mounted in a standard 

19” equipment rack. The front panel is fitted with rackmount 

ears for this purpose. Each amplifier requires 2U of 

vertical rack space. See notes below regarding spacing and 

ventilation.
Due to the units’ weight, the use of additional rear supports 

is strongly recommended.

Ventilation

VTX amplifiers are force cooled by two thermostatically-

controlled fans mounted internally on the main PCB. The 

fans are always operational, and run at a higher speed when 

required.
Always allow adequate space around the amplifier(s) to 

allow a free flow of air through the unit(s). Ensure that cable 

bundles or other items do not obstruct any grilles.
In 19” rack applications we recommend leaving 1U of rack 

space above and below each unit. Plain 1U blank panels, 

not slotted ventilation panels should be used, as the latter 

reduce the effect of forced-air cooling. The direction of 

airflow in VTX amplifiers is front-to-rear; it is recommended 
not to mix these amplifiers with other equipment employing 

forced-air cooling which acts in the opposite direction 

within the same rack.
If using the amplifier free standing, we recommend fitting the 

feet supplied and placing the unit on a flat surface, leaving the 
ventilation grilles free from any obstructions.

Connections and adjustments

Inputs
Each amplifier channel has an electronically-balanced input on 

a 3-pin, 3.5 mm-pitch screw terminal connector. The mating 

connector is supplied. Twin-core screened cable should be 
used when driving the amplifier inputs from a device with a 

balanced output. Single-core screened cable can be used when 

connecting to an unbalanced source. Wire the inputs to the 

source devices using the convention shown below:

Sensitivity and Gain Control
Control of input level is provided by a preset rotary 
control adjacent to each input connector. The control 
should be adjusted using a trimtool or small screwdriver. 
Full attenuation of the input signal – i.e., zero output – is 
obtained with the control fully anti-clockwise. Maximum 
sensitivity is with the control fully clockwise; at this setting 
the maximum output level will be produced for an input 
signal level of 0.775 Vrms (0 dBu).
We recommend that the level for each channel should be 
adjusted after installation is complete to ensure adequate, 
but not excessive sound levels are achieved with the 
programme material that will be used in practice.

Input Routing
To facilitate the use of the amplifiers in a variety of different 
multi-channel applications, input selection switches are 
provided on all channels except Ch1. This gives the installer 
an easy method of paralleling channels from a single input. 
Refer also to fig.1 on page 5.
The options are summarised in the table below:

SOURCE  FOR Chs. 2-4

Button position:

OUT

IN

Channel 2

In 1

In 2

Channel 3

In 1

In 3

Channel 4

 In 2*

In 4

*post Ch 2 switch

fig.4: Input Wiring

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The three switches on the rear of VTX amplifiers allow a total of 8 routing possibilities, including 4-channel, dual stereo and 

mono operation with 4 channels paralleled. The table below clarifies the options:

AMPLIFIER  

CONFIGURATION

BUTTON POSITION

INPUT ROUTING:  

AMPLIFIER CHANNELS FED BY EACH INPUT

CH 2

CH 3

CH 4

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 4

4-channel

IN

IN

IN

CH 1

CH 2

CH 3

CH 4

Dual mono + stereo

OUT

IN

IN

CHS 1 & 2

CH 3

CH 4

Dual mono + stereo

IN

OUT

IN

CHS 1 & 3

CH 2

CH 4

Treble mono + 1

OUT

OUT

IN

CHS 1, 2 & 3

CH 4

Dual mono + stereo

IN

IN

OUT

CH 1

CHS 2 & 4

CH 3

Treble mono + 1

OUT

IN

OUT

CHS 1, 2 & 4

CH 3

Dual stereo

IN

OUT

OUT

CHS 1 & 3

CHS 2 & 4

Quad mono

OUT

OUT

OUT

CHS 1, 2, 3 & 4

  

Remote Control of Level
VTX amplifiers are compatible with standard Cloud remote 
control plates Type RL-1, allowing control of level from a 

remote position. RL-1s may be connected at the rear 3-pin, 

5 mm-pitch screw terminal connectors (REMOTE LEVEL), 

using the wiring shown below.

Use two-core screened cable to connect the remote level 
plate (maximum length 100 metres).

High Pass Filters
Each channel of the VTX is fitted with a switchable hi-pass 
filter, which may be switched in as required to reject low-
frequency signals below 65 Hz. The filter has a slope of  
18 dB/octave, to provide a high degree of low frequency 
rejection.
The primary purpose of the filter is to avoid loudspeaker 
transformer saturation when driving 100 V/70 V-line speaker 
systems. (The VTX amplifiers’ outputs are designed to drive 
low-impedances only, so an external transformer will be 
necessary for amplifier channels to drive such systems. The 

Cloud CXL-100T is suitable for use with the VTX4120; 

transformers with higher ratings will be necessary for use 
with the VTX4240 and VTX4400). Transformer saturation 

creates unpleasant distortion and stresses the system, and 

the high pass filter should always be switched in when 

driving  100 V/70 V-line  systems.
Use of the filter with low-impedance loudspeaker systems 

is optional and at the discretion of the installer; switching 

it in may help to enhance the clarity of speech, reduce 

microphone handling noise and breath blasts.

Outputs
The VTX amplifiers’ speaker output connections are on 

two adjacent 4-pin, 5 mm-pitch screw-terminal connectors 

(mating connectors are supplied). 

CH 1

CH 2

CH 1

CH 3

CH 4

-

+ -

+ -

+ -

+

Each channel’s output stage is designed to drive into an 
impedance of not less than 4 ohms. Check the impedance of 
the loudspeaker(s) in use and, taking into account any series 
and/or parallel wiring, ensure that the total load on each 
channel is not less than 4 ohms.

fig.6: Output Wiring 

fig.5:  RL-1 Wiring

1 2 3

REMOTE MUSIC 

CONTROL 

CONNECTOR

1 2 3

RL-1

USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE

 


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100 V/70 V-line  operation
VTX amplifiers may be used to drive 100 V-line or 70 V-line 

speaker systems with the addition of appropriate external 

transformers. The Cloud CXL-100T is suitable for use with 

the Model VTX4120, and one transformer will be required 

per channel. A 2U rack-mounting tray (CXL-800) is also 
available to facilitate the installation of up to eight  

CXL-100Ts. Models VTX4240 and VTX4400 require 

transformers with a higher rating.

Bridged Mode
VTX amplifiers may be operated in Bridged Mode to achieve 

higher power outputs. Channels 2 and 4 are fitted with rear 

panel mode switches; Channels 1 and 2 may be operated as 

a bridged pair by setting the BRIDGE 1-2 switch on Channel 

2 on; similarly Channels 3 and 4 may be bridged with 

Channel 4’s BRIDGE 3-4 switch.
The principle of Bridged Mode is to feed the same input 
signal to two amplifier channels, but with one input phase-

inverted. The “high” output terminals of the two channels 

will therefore assume the same instantaneous voltage, but 

of opposite polarity. In Bridged Mode, the load is connected 

across the two “high” terminals, thus doubling the effective 

voltage swing.

PHASE

INVERT

Ch. A

Ch. B

0 V

V

V

2V

0 V

+

+

When using pairs of channels in Bridged Mode, wire the 
outputs in accordance with the diagram below:

CH 1

CH 2

CH 1

CH 3

CH 4

-

+ -

+ -

+ -

+

Note that no connection is made to the ‘0V’ terminal  of 
either channel in the  bridged pair. Note also that Channels 
1 and 2 may be operated in Bridged Mode while 3 and 4 are 
in Normal Mode – and vice versa.

Protection

The amplifiers include comprehensive protection circuitry 

to prevent damage to loudspeakers, the output devices and 

other components in the event of a fault condition.

Thermal Protection
The output device heatsink temperatures are monitored and 

the protection circuitry activated if any should exceed 90°C. 

The red front panel PROTECT LED for the appropriate 

channel illuminates to indicate the fault condition.

DC Protection
Crowbar protection is provided to safeguard the 

loudspeakers in the event of DC being present at the output 

terminals. This is an emergency protection system, and 

its operation is liable to blow internal DC rail fuses. The 

amplifier must be serviced before any attempt is made to 

use it further.

Short-circuit/reactive load protection
VI limiting is implemented in the amplifiers to protect 
the output stage from excessive voltage or current at the 

output. This condition can arise from a short-circuit (or 

near-short-circuit) across the output terminals, or from an 

excessively inductive or capacitive load.

Switch-on protection
The protection circuitry is also activated immediately 
after the amplifier is switched on. This is to prevent any 

voltage spikes due to start-up conditions from damaging 

the loudspeakers. The duration of the protection period is 
approx. two seconds. When the amplifier is powered on, 

all PROTECT LEDs flash briefly; the POWER LEDs do not 
illuminate until after the protection period (assuming no 
amplifier faults exist).

fig.7:  Bridged Mode Principle

fig.8: Output Wiring - Bridged Mode

 


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Bose® equalisation modules  
(optional)

VTX amplifiers are compatible with Bose® Series II 

loudspeakers; a single-channel Bose® equalisation module 

may be fitted to as many channels as necessary. Equalisation 

modules for the following Bose® models are available:
•  Panaray MA12
•  Panaray 402-II, 502B and 502BEX
•  Panaray LT Series: Models 3302, 4402, 9402 and 9702
Other modules are available to provide the correct 

equalisation for loudspeakers from other manufacturers as 
well as for other Bose® models; please contact Cloud for 

more details.

Installation

•  With the power turned off and the mains cable 

removed, remove the top panel.

•  Refer to the PCB layout diagrams at fig.9 on page 12. 

The modules plug into the white 12-pin connectors 

(J104 to J404) on the upper PCB adjacent to the rear 

panel. Note the header connectors on the PCB have 
two notches on one side only; these engage with lugs on 

the equalisation module’s mating connector to ensure 
correct orientation.

•  After fitting equalisation modules to any channel(s), the 

corresponding module bypass jumper(s) (J108 to J408) 
must be removed in order for the module to function. 
Refer to the PCB layout diagrams for full details.

•  Replace the top cover with the original screws after 

fitting.

General Notes

EMC Considerations

Cloud VTX amplifiers fully conform to the relevant 

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and are 

technically well behaved. You should experience no problems 

interfacing units to other items of equipment and under 

normal circumstances, no special precautions need to 
be taken. If the unit is to be used in close proximity to 

potential sources of HF disturbance such as high power 

communication transmitters, radar stations and the like, 

it is suggested that  input signal leads be kept as short as 

possible. Always use balanced interconnections wherever 

possible.

Earthing

When several mains powered units are connected together 

via their signal cables, there is a risk of one or more earth 
loops which may cause an audible hum on the system even 

with the gain controls set to minimum. The 0 V rail of a 

VTX amplifier is directly coupled to the chassis ground. No 

interconnection problems should be encountered, but if 

there is any hum or other extraneous noise when source 

equipment is connected, the situation can generally be 

remedied by observing the following guidelines:

•  Always connect sources using balanced connections 

wherever possible, with the cable screen only connected 

at the receiving end (amplifier input).

•  Use audio isolating transformers (readily available from 

trade suppliers) at the inputs if necessary. These will 
ensure that the amplifier is electrically isolated from the 
source equipment.

The signal source units should be located as close as 
possible to the amplifiers and the metal housing of the 
various units should not be electrically connected together 
through the equipment rack. If this is a problem, rack 
isolating kits are available from specialist hardware suppliers. 
If the problem persists, try to connect all interconnected 
units, including power amplifiers, to a common power source 
to ensure a common ground is provided.

 


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Appendix

Technical Specifications

 

VTX4120

VTX4240

VTX4400

Output (Normal Mode) 

120 W (4Ω)

240 W (4Ω)

400 W (4Ω)

Output (Bridged Mode)

240 W (8Ω)

480 W (8Ω)

800 W (8Ω)

Frequency Response 

20 kHz to 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB; (HPF bypassed)

High Pass Filter

-3 dB @ 65 Hz, slope 18 dB/octave (switchable)

Distortion 

THD + N <0.03% @ 1 kHz, 1 W output, 4 Ω load

Crosstalk 

< -90 dB @ 1 kHz, -70 dB @ 10 kHz

Sensitivity 

0.775 Vrms (0 dBu)

Input Impedance 

10 kΩ, balanced 

Noise (rms)

<100 dB below full output power, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

General Specifications

 

VTX4120

VTX4240

VTX4400

Inputs 

Electronically balanced; 3-pin 3.5 mm-pitch plug-in screw terminal connectors

Outputs 

2-pin 5 mm-pitch plug-in screw terminal connectors

Main Protection 

By resettable rear-panel circuit breaker

Amplifier Protection

Clip Limiting, VI Limiting, DC Offset, Thermal & switch-on delay

Status Indicators 

LED Indicators on each channel for Power Status, Signal Presence, Peak Level & Protection

Cooling 

Two mid-mounted variable speed DC fans

Dimensions 
(mm, W x H x D)

482.6 mm x 88.3 mm (2U) x 416 mm (exc. connectors); 450 mm (inc. connectors)

Weight 

13.8 kg (net)

16.5 kg (net)

20.0 kg (net)

 


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Location of jumpers and other internal components

fig.9:  Jumper Locations

NOTE:
The following jumpers and connectors are relevant to the 

optional VTX-WM1 surveillance card:
J109 - J409
J110 - J410
J107 - 407A
J801B, J802B
Full details are in the VTX-WM1 Installation and User Manual

BOSE® EQ 

Card Sockets

BOSE® EQ 

Card Bypass Jumpers

 


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Factory default jumper settings table

Jumper/Connector

Function

Channel No.

Default Setting

J104

Bose® EQ card sockets

1

Empty

J204

2

J304

3

J404

4

J108

Bose® EQ card bypass jumpers

1

Present

J208

2

J308

3

J408

4

J107A

VTX-WM1 surveillance card interface sockets

1

Empty

J207A

2

J307A

3

J407A

4

J801B

All

J802B

All

J805B*

1&2

J806B*

3&4

J109

VTX-WM-1 card bypass jumpers

1

Present

J209

2

J309

3

J409

4

J110

1

J210

2

J310

3

J410

4

 
*These connectors are on the lower (main) pcb.

 


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Bose® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.

In the interest of continuing improvements Cloud Electronics Limited reserves 

the right to alter specifications without prior notice.

 


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England

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