Crown 601, 1200, 2401, 2400, 600, 1201 operation manual Table of Contents

Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions		2
1 Welcome		4
1.1 Features		4
1.2 Unpacking Your Amplifier		4
2 How to Use This Manual		4
3 Setup		5
3.1	Unpack Your Amplifier	5
3.2	Install Your Amplifier	5
3.2	Ensure Proper Cooling	5
3.4	Choose Input Wire and Connectors	6
3.5	Choose Output Wire and Connectors	7
3.6	Wire Your System	8
	3.6.1 Stereo Mode	8
	3.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode	8
	3.6.3 Parallel-Mono Mode	8
3.7	Set Input Sensitivity	9
3.8	Set Ground Lift Switch	9
3.9	Connect to AC Mains	9
3.10 Startup Procedure		9
4 Operation		10
4.1 Precautions		10
4.2 Controls, Indicators and Connectors		11
	4.2.1 Front Panel Facilities	11
	4.2.2 Rear Panel Facilites	12

5 Advanced Features and Options	13
5.1 Protection Systems	13
5.1.1 Odep	13
5.1.2. Ultrasonic and Radio Frequency Protection	13
5.1.3 Drive Protection	13
5.1.4 Transformer Thermal Protection	13
5.1.5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers	13
5.2 Accessories	14
5.2.1 Cooling Fan Options	14
5.2.2 Input Connectors Option	14
5.3 Filter Cleaning	14
6 Principles of Operation	15
6.1 Overview	15
6.2 Circuit Theory	15
6.2.1 Stereo Operation	16
6.2.2 Bridge-Mono Operation	17
6.2.3 Parallel-Mono Operation	17
7 Troubleshooting	18
8 Specifications	19
9 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation	21
10 Service	23
10.1 Worldwide Service	23
10.2 US and Canada Service	23
10.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center	23
10.2.2 Factory Service	23
10.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions	23
11 Warranty	24
Crown Factory Service Information Form	27

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