Crest Audio CA12, CA18, CA9, CA6, CA4, CA2, Professional Power Amplifier owner manual Table of Contents

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Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Unpacking

Installation and Mounting

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Internal Configuration and Control

Operation

Connecting Power / Circuit Size Requirements

Cooling Requirements

Connecting Inputs

Connecting Outputs

Mode Selection

Stereo /Parallel/Bridged Mono Connections

TourClass® Protection Features

User Precautions

Speaker Protection

Recommended Speaker Cabling

Maintenance

User Responsibility

Service and Repair

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Appendix A

Specifications

Appendix B

CA Block Diagram

Appendix C

Wire Gauge Charts

Appendix D

Rear Panel Symbols - Legend

Appendix E

CA18 Power Amplifier - Special Functions

Crest Audio CA Series Power Amplifiers

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Models CA2, CA4, CA6, CA9, CA12, CA18

 

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Contents OWNER’ S Manual Important Precautions Table of Contents CA12, CA18 Front View CA2-9 Front ViewRear & Side Views Installation and Mounting IntroductionUnpacking Front Panel Output Connectors Two versions, market dependent Mode Selection SwitchSignal Ground Lift Switch Input XLR Polarity Internal Configuration and ControlBalanced 1/4 TRS & XLR Input Connectors Fan Inlet Ports & FiltersConnecting Power / Circuit Size Requirements OperationCooling System and Requirements Connecting Outputs Connecting InputsBridged Mono Mode Mode SelectionStereo Mode Parallel ModeStereo Mode Connections Way Output Binding Posts Parallel Mode Connections Speakon Output Connectors Stereo Mode Connections Speakon Output ConnectorsTourClass Protection User Precautions Speaker ProtectionRecommended Speaker Cabling Service and Repair MaintenanceUser Responsibility Appendices Power Bandwidth rated power at 4Ω , 1%THD+N Appendix a Amplifier SpecificationsChannel a Appendix B CA Block DiagramAppendix C Wire Gauge Chart Metric Appendix C Wire Gauge Chart Imperial Appendix D Rear Panel Symbols Legend Appendix E CA18 Power Amplifier Special Functions CA18 Binding Post Version Rear ViewCA18 Speakon Version Rear View Choice of touring professionals