DCi Series
Power Amplifiers
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Operation Manual
Thank you for purchasing a new Crown DriveCore install ™ Series installation amplifier, one in a complete line of high-performance amplifiers based on exclusive
DriveCore™ technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with
the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers
continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.
Features
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Exclusive DriveCore Technology – The patented DriveCore integrated circuit combines hundreds of discrete circuits
into one chip for better performance, lower power consumption and improved reliability.
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Power Saving Modes – Power consumption in sleep mode is less than 1W.
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Auto Standby – Amplifier goes into Sleep mode after 30 minutes of no input signal.
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Remote Power Off – Sleep mode activated via AUX port.
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70 V / 100 V Direct Drive – Each channel individually selectable for low-Z or high-Z operation.
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100 V Direct Drive Capability – Higher voltage allows more speakers per output and reduced wiring costs.
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TLC Protection – Protects amplifier from excessive heat and maintains operation by intelligently applying gain reduction when necessary.
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Advanced Protection Circuits – Amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched
loads, overheating, over- or under-voltage, and high frequency overload.
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Three Year, No-Fault Transferable Warranty – Your investment is fully protected.
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Complies with Green Edge by Harman – Environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efficient operation.
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PFC Power Supply – the next generation power supply design guarantees minimum rated power delivered for drastically lower current draw.
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary basic information to safely and correctly set up and operate your amplifier. However, it does not cover every aspect of
installation, setup, or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide (available online at
www. crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Support, your system installer, or the retailer where this amplifier was purchased.
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