Crown Audio CP660 Welcome, How to Use This Manual, Channels into 4-ohm loads, Features

CP660 Power Amplifier

CP660		*1 kHz Power
		4-Ohm	8-Ohm
Six-Channel Mode
1	Channel / 1 Load	130W	90W
4	Channels / 4 Loads	100W	70W
6 Channels / 6 Loads		75W	60W
Bridge Mode
2	Channels / 1 Load		250W
4 Channels / 2 Loads			200W
6 Channels / 3 Loads			150W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.3% THD.

1 Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a Crown® CP660 six-channel power amplifi er. The CP660 has been designed to give you super fl exibility and the best watts-to-dollar ratio around. With six independent channels, the CP660 takes the place of three, two chan- nel amplifi ers, yet still fi ts in a standard two-rack space. Its 75 watts average output per channel* is ideal for a variety of sur- round-sound uses, as well as many paging, zoning, and background music applications. Plus, when you need it, you can easily bridge any pair of consecutive channels for double the power.

In addition, CP660 amplifi er includes 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 amplifi er.

* 6 channels into 4-ohm loads.

1.1 Features

•Built for maximum fl exibility, with the best watts-to-dollars ratio around.

•Six independent amplifi er channels to suit a wide range of applications.

•Six independent level controls on the back panel allow convenient level balancing of all channels.

•Three Dual/Mono switches on the back panel give a broad range of fl exibility in confi guring your system.

•High-quality, standard-spaced double banana-jack/binding-post output connec- tions facilitate any type of speaker connec- tion, including heavy-gauge wire.

•Super-quiet, variable-speed fan with auto trigger for silent, effective cooling.

•Compact design is rack-mountable in two rack spaces (31/2 inches/89 mm).

•The best Three-Year “No-Fault” Fully Transferable Warranty in the business. It even covers round-trip ground shipping in the U.S. for all warranty work.

1.2Unpacking Your Amplifier Please unpack and inspect your amplifi er for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the trans- portation company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown will be happy to help as needed. Save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.

We also recommend that you save all packing materials so you will have them if you ever need to transport the unit. Never ship the unit without the factory pack.

2 How to Use This Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your amplifi er. It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide (available online at www.crownaudio.com), Crown Tech Support, 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 offi cial proof of purchase.

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