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

S-SeriesPower Amplifiers

1 Welcome

Crown® S-Series amplifiers provide profes- sional audio amplification for a wide range of applications, including digital cinema. The amplifiers are very affordable, and feature 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, S-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, 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-frequency overloads and internal faults.

•Genuine Neutrik® Speakon® connectors.

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

•Removable front-panel level control knobs.

•Selectable 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 Warranty completely protects your invest- ment 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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