Crown Audio Welcome, M Series Power Amplifiers, page, Features, How to Use This Manual

M Series Power Amplifiers

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1 Welcome

The M Series of power amplifiers from Crown® represents a new era in affordable, quality power amplification. The line consists of two models in a uniform, rugged chassis, incorpo- rating the best of tried-and-true design princi- ples and innovative features.

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, M Series amplifiers include a num- ber of features which require some explanation before they can be used to their maximum 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, uncolored sound with very low dis- tortion for the best in music and voice repro- duction.

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

•Advanced protection circuitry guards against shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mis- matched loads, general overheating, high-fre- quency overloads and internal faults.

•Extremely versatile, handling a wide range of speaker impedances and outputs.

•Switchable input sensitivity.

•Proportional speed fan optimizes cooling efficiency.

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

•Features both standard 5-way binding posts and genuine Neutrik® Speakon® output con- nectors.

•Choice of 6.35-mm phone plug, XLR or bar- rier strip inputs. Optional SST crossovers may provide other input connector options.

•Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable War- ranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.

1.2 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 online at www.crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Sup- port, 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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