Crown Audio XLS Series operation manual Table of Contents

XLS Series Power Amplifiers

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions			2
Declaration of Conformity			3
1 Welcome			5
1.1	Features		5
1.2	How to Use This Manual		5
2 Setup			6
2.1		Unpack Your Amplifier	6
2.2		Install Your Amplifier	6
2.3		Ensure Proper Cooling	6
2.4		Choose Input Wire and Connectors	7
2.5		Choose Output Wire and Connectors	7
2.6		Wire Your System	8
		2.6.1 Stereo Mode	8
		2.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode	9
2.7		Connect to AC Mains	10
2.8		Protecting Your Speakers	10
2.9		Startup Procedure	10
3 Operation			11
3.1	Precautions		11
3.2	Front Panel Controls and Indicators		12
3.3	Back Panel Controls and Connectors		13
4 Advanced Features and Options			14

	4.1 Protection Systems	14
	4.1.1 Output Current Limiting	14
	4.1.2. DC Protection	14
	4.1.3 Circuit Breaker	14
	4.1.4 Thermal Protection	14
5	Troubleshooting	15
6	Specifications	16
7	AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation	18
8	Service	21
	8.1 Worldwide Service	21
	8.2 US and Canada Service	21
	8.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center	21
	8.2.2 Factory Service	21
	8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions	21
9	Warranty	22
Crown Factory Service Information Form		25

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