Crown CE-1000 User Manual

CE Series Power Amplifiers
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Operation Manual
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 2
Table of Contents .........................................................................3
1 Welcome .................................................... 4
1.1 Features ......................................................................... 4
1.2 How to Use This Manual ................................................ 4
2 Setup ......................................................... 5
2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier ....................................................5
2.2 Install Your Amplifier ...................................................... 5
2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling ....................................................5
2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors .................................6
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 Input Sensitivity Switch ................................................... 10
2.8 Connect to AC Mains ......................................................10
2.9 Startup Procedure ...........................................................10
3 Operation .................................................... 11
3.1 Precautions ..................................................................... 11
3.2 Controls, Indicators and Connectors ............................... 12
3.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................ 13
3.4 Back Panel Controls ........................................................13
4 Advanced Features and Options ......................... 14
4.1 Protection Systems ......................................................... 14
4.1.1 Bias Servo ..............................................................14
4.1.2 Fault .......................................................................14
4.1.3 Ultrasonic and Radio Frequency Protection ............14
4.1.4 Drive Protection....................................................... 14
4.1.5 Compression ..........................................................14
4.1.6 Power Circuit Breaker .............................................14
4.1.7 Proportional-speed Fan ..........................................14
4.2 Advanced Features ..........................................................14
4.2.1 Crown SST Modules ..............................................14
4.2.2 Fault Monitoring .....................................................16
4.3 Options ............................................................................17
4.3.1 Accessories ............................................................17
4.3.2 Alternate Output Connectors ...................................17
4.3.3 Tamper-Resistant Hole Plugs .................................17
4.3.4 Optional 0.775-V Input Sensitivity Setting ..............17
5 Principles of Operation ................................... 18
6 Troubleshooting ............................................ 20
7 Specifications .............................................. 21
8 Service ....................................................... 22
8.1 Worldwide Service ...........................................................22
8.2 US and Canada Service ...................................................22
8.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center ...............22
8.2.2 Factory Service .......................................................22
8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ....................22
9 Warranty ..................................................... 23
Crown Factory Service Information Form ....................................25
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Crown CE-1000 Specifications