Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers
page 4 Operation Manual
1 Welcome
Crown's Micro-Tech 600, 1200 and 2400 are
the original industry standards for touring
amplifiers. Micro-Tech amplifiers are known
around the world as the benchmark for high-
density, ultra-pure power in a compact, light-
weight package. In addition, each model gives
you Crown's legendary ODEP® protection to
keep the show going long after other amplifiers
would fail.
Models MT-601, 1201 and 2401(for Japan) are
identical to corresponding models MT-600,
1200 and 2400.
Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated
pieces of engineering capable of producing
extremely high power levels. They must be
treated with respect and correctly installed if
they are to provide the many years of reliable
service for which they were designed.
In addition, the Micro-Tech amplifiers include 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 amplifier.
1.1 Features
•Grounded Bridge™ design delivers
incredible voltage swings without stress-
ing output transistors. This results in sig-
nificantly lower distortion and superior
reliability.
• Patented ODEP® (Output Device Emula-
tion Protection) circuitry compensates for
overheating and overload to keep the
amplifier working.
• High damping factor provides superior
motion control over low-frequency drivers
for clean, accurate low end.
• Two mono modes (Bridge-Mono and Par-
allel-Mono) for driving a wide range of
load impedances.
• Full protection against shorted outputs,
open circuits, DC, mismatched loads,
general overheating, high-frequency over-
loads and internal faults.
1.2 Unpacking Your Amplifier
Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for
any damage that may have occurred during
transit. If damage is found, notify the transpor-
tation company immediately. Only you can ini-
tiate 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 set up and
operate your amplifier. It does not cover every
aspect of installation, setup or operation that
might occur under every condition. For addi-
tional 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 official proof of
purchase.