Crown Audio CE2000TX Welcome, How to Use This Manual, Features, Accurate, undistorted sound

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CE2000TX Power Amplifier

1 Welcome

Crown® CE 2000TX amplifiers provide profes- sional audio amplification for a wide range of applications, such as digital cinema. The amplifier is very affordable, and features front- panel controls for easy setup and use. They can be removed for security.

Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated pieces of engineering capable of producing extremely high power levels. They must be treated with respect and correctly installed if they are to provide the many years of reliable service for which they were designed.

In addition, CE Series amplifiers include a number of features which require some expla- nation before they can be used to their maxi- mum advantage.

Please take the time to study this manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your amplifier.

1.1 Features

Accurate, undistorted sound.

Bridge-mono/stereo mode switch allows you to set up your amps/speakers in the configuration that best suits your needs.

Versatile; handles a wide range of speaker impedances and outputs.

Advanced protection circuitry guards against shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched loads, general overheating, high-fequency overloads and internal faults.

Genuine Neutrik® Speakon® connectors.

Choice of 1/4 inch, XLR or barrier strip inputs.

Removable front-panel level controls.

Switchable input sensitivity

Proportional-speed fan optimizes cooling efficiency.

Can be mounted in EIA standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) rack, shallow 14-in. (35.5) rack, or stacked on top of each other.

Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable war- ranty. Covers round-trip ground shipping in the U.S. for all warranty work.

2 How to Use This Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your amplifier. It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup or operation that might occur under every condition. For addi- tional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide (available on line at www.crownaudio.com), Crown Customer Service, your system installer or retailer.

We strongly recommend you read all instruc- tions, warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Also, for your protection, please send in your warranty registration card today. And save your bill of sale—it’s your official proof of purchase.

Operation Manual

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Contents Some models may be exported under the name Amcron CE 2000TXImportantes Instructions de Sécurité Important Safety InstructionsCrown International, Inc Safety StandardTCF Technical Certificate No C975CRI1.ABS Competent Body’s Name and AddressTable of Contents Features How to Use This ManualWelcome Accurate, undistorted soundYou may also stack amps without using a cabinet SetupUnpack Your Amplifier Install Your Amplifier Balanced Input Connector Wiring Choose Input Wire and ConnectorsNeutrik Speakon Connector Choose Output Wire and Con- nectorsSee the next page for Bridge-Mono wiring Wire Your System Stereo ModeHow to Parallel the Inputs in Stereo Mode 11 Typical System Wiring, Bridge Mono Mode Bridge-Mono ModeCE2000TX Power Amplifier CE2000TX Power Amplifier CE2000TX Power Amplifier Startup Procedure Input Sensitivity SwitchPrecautions OperationControls, Indicators and Connectors Advanced Features Options SST-4632 SST-4622SST-3632 Location of Fault Jack Fault MonitoringTamper-Resistant Hole Plugs Options Alternate Output ConnectorsOptional 0.775V Input Sensitivity Setting Principles of Operation Power LED is driven from the low-voltage supply+ HI-VOLTAGE Bootstrap Condition Power indicator is off Troubleshooting120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Bridge mono mode SpecificationsService United States & Canada WarrantyWorldwide Except USA & Canada Crown Audio Factory Service Information