Crown Audio Xs Series Welcome, Features, Microprocessor-controlled protection sys- tem

Xs Series Power Amplifiers

Xs500	1 kHz
	Power*
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)	750W**
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)	500W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)	400W
4-ohm Bridge	1,600W**
8-ohm Bridge	1,450W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.

** at 0.5% THD.

Xs700	1 kHz
	Power*
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)	900W**
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)	750W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)	450W
4-ohm Bridge	1,900W**
8-ohm Bridge	1,645W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.

** at 0.5% THD.

Xs900	1 kHz
	Power*
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,200W**
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)	900W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)	600W
4-ohm Bridge	2,500W**
8-ohm Bridge	2,100W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.

** at 0.5% THD.

1 Welcome

The Xs Series of power amplifiers from Crown® represents a new era in affordable, quality power amplification. The line consists of four models, each in a uniform, rugged chassis. The Xs Series incorporates the best of tried-and- true design principles 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, Xs 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.

Xs1200	1 kHz
	Power*
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,600W**
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)	1,100W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)	650W
4-ohm Bridge	3,000W**
8-ohm Bridge	2,300W

*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.

** at 0.5% THD.

1.1 Features

•Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis.

•Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive thermal buildup.

•Models have touch-proof binding post out- puts, Speakon®outputs, Phoenix-style inputs, and electronically balanced XLR-1/4" combo inputs with daisy-chain XLR outputs.

•Features precision detented level controls, power switch, and eight LEDs which indicate signal and clip for each channel, AC mains, power, bridge mode, temperature and fault con- ditions.

•Microprocessor-controlled protection sys- tem.

•Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty 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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