Crown Audio Welcome, How to Use This Manual, Features, CE2000TX Power Amplifier, page

CE2000TX Power Amplifier

1 Welcome

Crown® CE 2000TX amplifiers provide profes- sional audio amplification for a wide range of applications, such as digital cinema. The amplifier is very affordable, and features front- panel controls for easy setup and use. They can be removed for security.

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, CE Series 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

•Accurate, undistorted sound.

•Bridge-mono/stereo mode switch allows you to set up your amps/speakers in the configuration that best suits your needs.

•Versatile; handles a wide range of speaker impedances and outputs.

•Advanced protection circuitry guards against shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched loads, general overheating, high-fequency overloads and internal faults.

•Genuine Neutrik® Speakon® connectors.

•Choice of 1/4 inch, XLR or barrier strip inputs.

•Removable front-panel level controls.

•Switchable input sensitivity

•Proportional-speed fan optimizes cooling efficiency.

•Can be mounted in EIA standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) rack, shallow 14-in. (35.5) rack, or stacked on top of each other.

•Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable war- ranty. Covers round-trip ground shipping in the U.S. for all warranty work.

2 How to Use This Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly setup 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 on line at www.crownaudio.com), Crown Customer Service, 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.

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