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Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier

MA-3600VZ	*1 kHz
	Power
2 ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,800W
4 ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,565W
8 ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,120W
4 ohm Bridge-Mono	3,505W
8 ohm Bridge-Mono	3,140W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.1% THD.

1 Welcome

The Crown® Macro-Tech® 3600VZ profes- sional power amplifier features Crown’s pat- ented Variable Impedance (VZ ® ) power supply. This power supply, along with advanced semiconductor technology, enables the Macro-Tech 3600VZ to pack more power into a mere 3½ inches of vertical rack space than ever before. Because it’s a Macro-Tech, you have the added benefit of PIP ™ compati- bility for access to custom input modules and ODEP ® protection to keep the show going long after other amplifiers would fail.

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 MA-3600VZ amplifier includes 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 large voltage swings without stressing output- transistors, resulting in lower distortion and superior reliability.

•Patented ODEP (Output Device Emulation Protection) circuitry compensates for overheating and overload to keep the amplifier working when others would fail.

•IOC® (Input/Output Comparator) circuitry immediately alerts of any distortion exceeding 0.05%, providing dynamic proof of distortion-free performance.

•Articulated VZ power supplies for each channel provide excellent crosstalk char- acteristics and the best power matching to your load.

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 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.

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