Choice of touring professionals | Crest Audio CA12, CA18, CA9, CA6

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL: 201.909.8700 FAX: 201.909.8744 http://www.crestaudio.com

Printed in USA

v. 2.9 11/25/97 © 1997 Crest Audio, Inc.

Choice of touring professionals.

*B5000013*

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Crest Audio CA12, CA18, CA9, CA6, CA4, CA2, Professional Power Amplifier owner manual Choice of touring professionals

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 Internal Configuration and Control Balanced 1/4 TRS & XLR Input ConnectorsFan Inlet Ports & Filters Input XLR Polarity Connecting Power / Circuit Size Requirements OperationCooling System and Requirements Connecting Inputs Connecting Outputs Mode Selection Stereo ModeParallel Mode Bridged Mono Mode Stereo Mode Connections Way Output Binding Posts Stereo Mode Connections Speakon Output Connectors Parallel Mode Connections Speakon Output Connectors TourClass Protection User Precautions Speaker ProtectionRecommended Speaker Cabling Service and Repair MaintenanceUser Responsibility Appendices Appendix a Amplifier Specifications Power Bandwidth rated power at 4Ω , 1%THD+N Appendix B CA Block Diagram Channel a Appendix 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