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DCi Series

Power Amplifiers

Operation Manual

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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................... 2

Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................... 3

Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4

Welcome ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation .................................................................................................................................... 6

Set-up and System Configuration .......................................................................................................... 7

Front & Back Panel Features ................................................................................................................ 13

Global & Per Channel Settings .............................................................................................................. 14

Protection System ............................................................................................................................ 15

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 16

DCi Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 19

AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation .................................................................................................. 21

Service ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Crown Audio Factory Service Information ................................................................................................. 30

Product Registration .......................................................................................................................... 31

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Page 1: ... publication date However updates to this information may have occurred To obtain the latest version of this manual please visit the Crown website at www crownaudio com Trademark Notice Com Tech BCA Crown Crown Audio Amcron and Multi Mode are registered trademarks of Crown International DriveCore DriveCore Install IQwic PIP and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International Other trademarks are the pr...

Page 2: ... OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important operating or maintenance instructions IMPORTANT DriveCore Install Series amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high ...

Page 3: ...EN 61000 4 2 2008 Ed 2 0 EMC Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61000 4 3 2010 Ed 3 2 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Immunity Environment E2 criteria A EN 61000 4 4 2007 Radiated Radio Frequency EMC Immunity Environment E2 Criteria A EN 61000 4 5 2006 Surge Immunity Criter...

Page 4: ...4 Welcome 5 Installation 6 Set up and System Configuration 7 Front Back Panel Features 13 Global Per Channel Settings 14 Protection System 15 Troubleshooting 16 DCi Specifications 19 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation 21 Service 27 Warranty 29 Crown Audio Factory Service Information 30 Product Registration 31 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...nel individually selectable for low Z or high Z operation 100 V Direct Drive Capability Higher voltage allows more speakers per output and reduced wiring costs TLC Protection Protects amplifier from excessive heat and maintains operation by intelligently applying gain reduction when necessary Advanced Protection Circuits Amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs DC mismatched loads...

Page 6: ...his manual Install the Amplifier CAUTION Before you begin make sure your amplifier is disconnected from the power source and that all level controls see Page 14 are set to INF All DCi Series amplifiers are 3 5 in 8 9 cm high and 19 in 48 3 cm wide All are 14 25 in 36 2 cm deep except the DCi8 600 which is 17 in 43 2 cm deep See Figure 1 Mount the unit in a standard 19 inch 48 3 cm equipment rack E...

Page 7: ...using the included spade connectors and two or four conductor heavy gauge speaker wire You may use terminal forks up to 10 AWG or bare wire for your output connectors see Figure 6 For best results Crown recommends Panduit part PV10 10LF L or equivalent terminal fork For bare wire it is highly recommended that output wiring is tinned To reduce strain on input and output wiring Crown recommends the ...

Page 8: ... Connections and settings are identical for channels 3 4 on four channel models and for channels 5 6 and 7 8 on eight channel models Each channel pair may be configured independently on multichannel models Dual Mode Low Z 8 4 or 2 Ohm Typical input and output wiring along with Attenuator and Mode DIP Switch settings are shown in Figure 6 Make sure DIP Switches are in the default OFF down position ...

Page 9: ...shown in Figure 7 Make sure the Hi Z selector switches are in the OFF down position and the Bridge BRG switch is in the ON up position NOTE Only the Hi Z selector switches assigned to odd numbered channels 1 3 5 7 are active in Bridge mode switches assigned to even numbered channels 2 4 6 8 are disabled Figure 7 System Wiring Bridge Mode Always route the input and output wires in separate bundles ...

Page 10: ...for this modification Remember DCi amplifiers allow each channels Hi Z or Low Z mode of operation to be selected independently while 70V 100V selection is global NOTE For 70V systems be sure that Global DIP Switch A is in the OFF position For 100V systems be sure that Global DIP Switch A is in the ON position INPUTS Connect the input with wiring in place for each channel If the same signal is to d...

Page 11: ...d instruction for this modification NOTE Only the Hi Z selector switches assigned to odd numbered channels 1 3 5 7 are active in Bridge mode switches assigned to even numbered channels 2 4 6 8 are disabled INPUTS Connect the input to the odd numbered channels 1 3 5 7 only Even numbered inputs are disabled when the Bridge DIP Switch is ON OUTPUTS Connect the speaker across the positive terminals of...

Page 12: ...nnect the output to a power supply battery or power main Electrical shock may result 5 Tampering with the circuitry or making unauthorized circuit changes may be hazardous and invalidate all agency listings 6 Do not operate the amplifier with the RED Clip LEDs constantly flashing 7 Do not overdrive the mixer which will cause clipped signal to be sent to the amplifier Such signals will be reproduce...

Page 13: ...activated for the channel pair only odd number channel will be active Note Eight channel model shown Indications per channel pair are identical for 2 and 4 channel models Data Indicator yellow Illuminates when data present on the network Not used in analog input versions Global Setting DIP Switches Settings for 70 100 VRMS Hi Z operation operation mode AMP STATUS and POWER SAVE These DIP switches ...

Page 14: ...hange When a channel pair is configured for bridged Hi Z mode only switches assigned to the odd numbered channels 1 3 5 7 are active switches for the even numbered channels 2 4 6 8 are disabled Channel Attenuators Each channel is supplied with a logrithmic 21 position detented input attenuator Use a flat blade screwdriver to set input level Attenuation is from 95 dB full counter clockwise to 0 dB ...

Page 15: ...r can be changed to a 70Hz high pass filter Please contact Crown Service Department for further information AC Under Over Voltage Protection If the AC line voltage drops below 10 or rises above 10 of the nominal operating voltage of the amplifier the amplifier s power supply turns off and the blue Power LED flashes The amplifier will turn back on when the AC line voltage returns to safe operating ...

Page 16: ...witch set ting CONDITION Power indicator is off Mains indicator is on POSSIBLE REASON The amplifier s Power switch is off CONDITION Power indicator is off Mains indicator is off POSSIBLE REASON The power supply fuse has tripped The amplifier has lost AC Power The amplifier is not plugged in to the power receptacle CONDITION Fault indicator is flashing POSSIBLE REASON There are a number of conditio...

Page 17: ... Flashing On above means that the LED can be off or flashing or on CONDITION No sound even though the amp has power Power LED is on with out flashing and the amp is receiving an input sig nal Signal indicator is flashing POSSIBLE REASON Speakers not connected Open circuit due to speaker failure Based on the front panel LEDs determine which channel has a short Remove the associated input connector ...

Page 18: ...LE REASON Amplifier is in bridge mono mode CONDITION No input signal Signal indicator is not flashing even though audio is applied and the channel is ready POSSIBLE REASON Input signal level is very low Troubleshooting Off Flashing On above means that the LED can be off or flashing or on ...

Page 19: ...del Channels 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 16 Ohms 70Vrms 100Vrms 2 300 2 150W 300W 300W 150W 300W 300W 2 600 2 300W 600W 600W 300W 600W 600W 4 300 4 150W 300W 300W 150W 300W 300W 4 600 4 300W 600W 600W 300W 600W 600W 8 300 8 150W 300W 300W 150W 300W 300W 8 600 8 300W 600W 600W 300W 600W 600W Dual Mode All Channels Driven Minimum Guaranteed Power 20 Hz 20 kHz DCi Model 4 Ohm 8 Ohms 16 Ohm 140Vrms 200Vrms 2...

Page 20: ...10 kOhms 5 kOhms 10 kOhms 5 kOhms 10 kOhms 5 kOhms 10 kOhms 5 kOhms Maximum Input Level Before Compression 20dBU 20dBU 20dBU 20dBU 20dBU 20dBU Maximum Input Level Before Clipping 26dBU 26dBU 26dBU 26dBU 26dBU 26dBU Required AC Mains 10 100V 240V 50 60Hz Cooling Continuously variable speed forced air front to back airflow Load Impedance Stereo Dual Mode 2 16 Ohms 70Vrms and 100Vrms Load Impedance B...

Page 21: ...ram material at extreme clip 4 ohms 1 8 107 364 92 1 0 102 348 88 8 ohms 2 8 126 430 108 1 5 117 400 101 16 ohms 2 7 108 367 93 1 4 101 345 87 70V 32 67 ohms 2 6 101 345 87 1 4 95 323 81 100V 66 67 ohms 2 6 99 338 85 1 4 94 321 81 DCI 2300 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kc...

Page 22: ... at extreme clip 2 ohms 2 9 143 487 123 1 5 138 472 119 4 ohms 4 8 174 592 149 2 6 171 585 147 8 ohms 4 5 143 487 123 2 4 138 470 119 70V 16 33 ohms 4 5 143 488 123 2 4 135 462 116 100V 33 33 ohms 4 5 130 442 112 2 3 125 425 107 DCI 2600 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kcal...

Page 23: ... at extreme clip 4 ohms 3 5 199 681 172 1 8 190 649 164 8 ohms 5 3 225 768 194 2 8 222 759 191 16 ohms 5 1 201 685 173 2 7 190 647 163 140V 32 67 ohms 4 9 179 612 154 2 5 170 582 147 200V 66 67 ohms 5 0 185 633 160 2 5 174 594 150 DCI 4300 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kc...

Page 24: ...t extreme clip 4 ohms 5 7 278 949 239 3 0 269 918 231 8 ohms 9 6 344 1174 296 4 9 322 1099 277 16 ohms 9 0 292 996 251 4 6 235 802 202 140V 16 ohms 9 0 289 988 249 4 6 259 884 223 200V 33 33 ohms 8 8 260 886 223 4 5 231 790 199 DCI 4600 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kcal ...

Page 25: ... clip 2 ohms 6 7 381 1300 328 3 4 341 1165 294 4 ohms 10 4 436 1488 375 5 4 401 1369 345 8 ohms 9 8 374 1277 322 5 1 337 1152 290 70V 16 33 ohms 9 4 335 1142 288 4 9 291 995 251 100V 33 33 ohms 9 6 347 1185 299 4 7 297 1013 255 DCI 8300 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kcal ...

Page 26: ...p 2 ohms 10 5 451 1538 388 5 4 437 1493 376 4 ohms 17 7 516 1760 444 9 0 440 1503 379 8 ohms 17 3 425 1449 365 8 8 374 1278 322 70V 16 33 ohms 16 9 412 1408 355 8 6 368 1255 316 100V 33 33 ohms 16 7 369 1258 317 8 5 311 1061 267 DCI 8600 Dual 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Condition Load Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat Line Current amps Power Dissipated as Heat watts BTU kcal hr watts BTU kcal...

Page 27: ...g with the defective unit to an authorized service center to obtain service They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remem ber to transport the unit in the original factory pack A list of authorized service centers in your area can be obtained from Crown Factory Service or online from http www crownaudio com support servcent htm Factory Service Crown accepts no responsibility for non se...

Page 28: ...ial Do not ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet 4 If you provide your own shipping pack the minimum recommended requirements for materials are as follows a 275 P S I burst test Double Wall carton that allows for 2 inch solid Styrofoam on all six sides of unit or 3 inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of unit b Securely seal the package with an adequate carton sealing tape c DO NOT U...

Page 29: ...n a reasonable time after receipt of the defective product at our authorized service center or our factory All expenses in remedying the defect including surface shipping costs in the United States will be borne by us You must bear the expense of shipping the product between any foreign country and the port of entry in the United States including the return shipment and all taxes duties and other ...

Page 30: ..._____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other equipment in your system _________________________________________________________________________________________________ If warranty is expired please provide method of payment ...

Page 31: ..._________________________________________________ Phone include area code ______________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________________ PRODUCT INFORMATION MODEL SERIAL PURCHASE DATE e g IT8000 CDi1000 PCC16 e g 800000000 mo day yr ____________________________________ ______________________________ ____ ____ ____ ____________________________________ ______________...

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