Crown CT 875 Welcome, How to Use This Manual Features, Features Audiophile Sound, Size Advantage

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CT Power Amplifiers

1 Welcome

Crown® ComTech DriveCore™ amplifiers provide state-of-the-art technology for installed sound applications. The ComTech amplifiers provide noiseless operation and small footprint with excellent quality and performance.

ComTech DriveCore amplifiers offer:

1.1 Features

Audiophile Sound

A signal-to-noise ratio of better than 110dB

Total harmonic distortion below 0.05% across the full audio bandwidth

Greater than 70dB crosstalk

Frequency response of ±0.5dB

Size Advantage

Up to 8 channels in a single rack-space

Weight of only 10 pounds (4.54 Kg)

Power Efficiency

Over 90% efficient in the DriveCore amplifier stage

Power consumption of less than 1W when not in use (In Deep Sleep)

Green Mode delivers power when needed. Amplifier efficency increases by up to 10% when compared to typical class D amplifiers

Typical applications for ComTech DriveCore amplifiers include boardrooms, video and teleconferencing, VIP suites in stadiums and arenas, and upscale restaurants and retail outlets.

2 How to Use This Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly set up and operate your amplifier. 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 Technical Support, your system installer, or system retailer).

3 Features

4 channel or 8 channel (4 inputs with 4 outputs or 8 inputs with 8 outputs)

Single rack space

Balanced 3-pin Barrier block-type/line inputs

4-pin Phoenix-type speaker outputs

Flexible input routing

Multiple Power Configuration (Auto-Standby, Deep Sleep, and Green Mode)

Auxiliary port for amp status and power saving mode (Deep Sleep)

Circuit breaker protection with reset switch

Convection-cooled chassis (no fan)

Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable warranty that completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications

Can be used in mass notification and EN 54 systems

Patented technology including DriveCoreTM

Fault Reporting through Aux Port

Adaptive Rail Technology for power on demand.

Complies with Green Edge by Harman

Operation Manual

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Contents Some models may be exported under the name Amcron 143368-1FCC Compliance Notice Safety Standard Equipment Type Power Amplifiers Family Name CT seriesEuropean Representative’s Name and Address EMC StandardsTable of Contents Features Audiophile Sound How to Use This Manual FeaturesPower Efficiency WelcomeUnpackYour Amplifier InstallYour Amplifier SetupConnectors Choose Input WireDistance Up to 25 ft .6m 16 AWGDriveCore amplifier can be configured in two ways WireYour SystemUsing an adapter or other methods Connect to AC MainsStartup Procedure PrecautionsFront Panel Back Panel Operating Modes Amp ConfigurationInput Routing Auxiliary PortDeep Sleep Amp StatusAccessories Advanced FeaturesTroubleshooting Specifications 120VAC 240VAC Thermal Dispation AC Power Draw and Thermal DissipationAC Power Draw and Thermal Disspation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation Service 10/10 WarrantyWorldwide Except USA & Canada This page Intentionally Left Blank Fax Crown Audio, IncCT Power Amplifiers City State/Prov Postal Code Country Phone # Fax # E-MailCredit card information Type of credit card