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Operation Manual

I-Tech HD Series 

Power Amplifiers

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I-Tech HD Series 

Power Amplifiers

Operation Manual

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

Crown International, Inc.

Sue Whitfield 

574-294-8289 

[email protected]

European Representative’s Name and Address: 

David Budge 

10 Harvest Close 

Yateley GU46 6YS 

United Kingdom 

Equipment Type: 

Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers 

Family Name: 

I-Tech HD 

Model Names: 

I-T5000HD, I-T9000HD, I-T12000HD 

EMC Standards:

 

EN 55103-1:1997

 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 1: Emissions

EN 55103-1:1997 

Magnetic Field Emissions-Annex A @ 10 cm and 20 cm

EN 61000-3-2:2005 and AMD1:2008

 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (equipment input current less than or equal to 16 A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3:2008

 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low-Voltage Supply Systems Rated Current less than or equal to16A

EN 55022:2006

 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE: Radiated, Class B Limits; Conducted, Class A

EN 55103-2:1997

 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 2: Immunity 

EN 61000-4-2:2001

 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (Environment E2-Criteria B, 4k V Contact, 8k V Air Discharge)

EN 61000-4-3:2006

 Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Immunity (Environment E2, criteria A) 

EN 61000-4-4:2007

 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity (Criteria B)

EN 61000-4-5:2006

 Surge Immunity (Criteria B) 

EN 61000-4-6:2006

 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances Induced by Radio-Frequency Fields (Criteria A)

EN 61000-4-11:2004

 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation

Safety Standard:
      IEC 60065: 2001

 7th Ed. and AMD 1: 2005 Safety Requirements - Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus 

I certify that the product identified above conforms to the requirements of the EMC Council Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EES as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Signed

Title: Director of Manufacturing

Andrew Stump

       Date of Issue: November 1, 2008 

ISSUED BY:

   Crown International, Inc. 

                              1718 W. Mishawaka Road 

 

      Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.

Due to line current harmonics, we recommend that you contact your supply authority before connection.

FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY:

The I-Tech Series amplifiers are certified only 
at 120V       in Canada.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

reg isters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 

that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 

one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or 

the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided 

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Important Safety Instructions

MAgNETIC FIELD

CAUTION!  Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as pre-

amplifiers directly above or below the unit. Because this amplifier has a 

high power density, it has a strong magnetic field which can induce hum 

into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The field is strongest 

just above and below the unit.
If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifiers) 

in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equip-

ment at the top.

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.

REgARDEZ CES SYMBOLES:

La triangle avec le sigle ‘’foudre’’ est employée pour alerter 

l’utilisateur au risque de décharge électrique. Le triangle avec 

un point d’exclamation est employée pour alerter l’utilisateur 

d’instruction importantes pour lors opérations de mainte nance.

ATENCION CON ESTOS SÍMBOLOS:

El triángulo con el símbolo de rayo eléctrico es usado para 

alertar al usuario de el riesgo de un choque eléctrico.
El triángulo con el signo de admiración es usado para alertar 

al usuario de instrucciones importantes de operación o man-

tenimiento.

WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:

IMPORTANT

I-Tech Series amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring. 
Les amplificateurs de série de I-Tech exigent des câbles de sortie de 
classe 2. 
I-Tech-Reihe-Verstärker verlangen Klasse die 2 Produktionsverdrah-
tung.  
Los amplificadores de la Serie I-Tech requieren de un cableado de 
sal ida Clase 2.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR 

BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
À PRÉVENIR LE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE N’ENLEVEZ PAS LES 

COUVERCLES. IL N’Y A PAS DES PARTIES SERVICEABLE 

À L’INTÉRIEUR. TOUS REPARATIONS DOIT ETRE FAIRE PAR 

PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULMENT. 
PARA PREVENIR UN CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO, NO RETIRE LAS 

CUBIERTAS SUPERIOR O INFERIOR. NO EXISTEN PARTES QUE 

PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO AL INTE RIOR. 

REMITA EL SERVICICO AL PERSONAL TÉCHNICAL CALIFI-

CADO.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE 

AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG 

FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER 

SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
POUR DÉMONTER COMPLÈTEMENT L’ÉQUIPEMENT DE 

L’ALIMENTATION GÉNÉRALE, DÉMONTER LE CÂBLE D’ALI-

MENTATION DE SON RÉCEPTACLE. LA PRISE D’ALIMEN TATION 

RESTERA AISÉMENT FONCTIONNELLE.
PARA DESCONECTAR COMPLETAMENTE EL EQUIPO DEL 

SUMINSTRO ELECTRICO, DESCONECTE EL CABLE DE ALI-

MENTACION DE LA TOMA DE CA. LAS PATAS DEL CONEC TOR 

DEL CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN DEBERAN MANTENERSE EN 

BUEN ESTADO.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 

complicance could void the user’s authority to operate the euqipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-

tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, 

par ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 

where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-

turer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a 

cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus 

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 

not operate nor mally, or has been dropped.

15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the 

mains.

16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR 

MOISTURE.

17. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR 

SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED 

WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE 

EQUIPMENT.

18. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL 

REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

Importantes Instructions de Sécurité

Wichtige Sicherheitsinstruktionen

Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes

Summary of Contents for I-T12000 HD

Page 1: ...ormation provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date However updates to this information may have occurred To obtain the latest version of this manual please visit the Crown...

Page 2: ...rico es usado para alertar al usuario de el riesgo de un choque el ctrico El tri ngulo con el signo de admiraci n es usado para alertar al usuario de instrucciones importantes de operaci n o man tenim...

Page 3: ...IR filters Pushbutton presets simplify setup Custom presets for various loudspeakers can be down loaded AES EBU digital audio input EtherCon Ethernet con nector for HiQnet control or CobraNet digital...

Page 4: ...ng of the supplied AC power cord connector is a required safety feature Do not attempt to disable this ground connection by using an adapter or other methods Amplifiers don t create energy The AC main...

Page 5: ...ure 2 5 Balanced Analog Input Connector Wiring or AES EBU Digital Connector Wiring Figure 2 6 Unbalanced Analog Input Connector Wiring 2 Setup Figure 2 8 Binding Post Connections Figure 2 7 Left Speak...

Page 6: ...t be configured for proper operation including input and output wiring hookup Improper wiring can result in serious operating difficulties For information on wiring and configuration please consult th...

Page 7: ...LEDs are 10 dB amplifier output is 10 dB below clipping 20 dB amplifier output is 20 dB below clipping Signal selected input signal is above 40 dBu M Ready Indicator Green LED one per channel illumin...

Page 8: ...Next to go to the next menu Press Menu Exit to leave the menu and return to the Attenuation screen at any time Some menu items require confirmation after you request a change the display might say Pr...

Page 9: ...ts Preset7 M CH1 MF 1 2 CH2 MF 3 4 Preset7 5 Presets Preset 7 A CH1 LF 1 2 CH2 LF 3 4 Preset7 4 2 3 ADVANCED MENU When you see this screen press an Encoder knob to access the selections in the Advance...

Page 10: ...You can set the attenudators to be independent or linked Turn an Encoder knob to choose one of those options then press the knob to save your choice INDEPENDENT Attenuator Link Turn to Set Press to S...

Page 11: ...VAC AC Voltage Operating Time This displays the number of hours the amplifier has been on since manufacture Like a car s odometer it shows the total amount of operating hours and cannot be reset All I...

Page 12: ...set the CobraNet input for Channel 2 The word Active appears if there is audio on the bundle Bundles 1 8 are available at 48 kHz sampling rate and bundles 1 4 are available at 96 kHz sampling rate 0 C...

Page 13: ...nc Save a File DEVICE PRESET Save Device File Load Preset File Load a File DEVICE PRESET Load Device File Save Preset File Ch2 Enc Select Preset to Save Select file to load Select Preset to Overwrite...

Page 14: ...S output The amplifier has a digital buffer converter so it will adapt to any AES sample rate between 32 and 96kHz that is sent to it 4 7 Networking the Amplifier If you need help understanding networ...

Page 15: ...hold 100 dB to 0 dB This option is not displayed unless override is selected If the selected analog signal exceeds the threshold level the analog signal becomes the source for this input rather than t...

Page 16: ...by the compressor verses the amount that the input signal is over the threshold The available settings are 2 1 to 32 1 Makeup gain The amount of gain you want to apply to the compressed signal to rai...

Page 17: ...lisecond Release Time Sets the release time of the compressor The release time is defined as the time it takes the limiter to increase the output signal by 20 dB The range is from 10 milliseconds to 1...

Page 18: ...Average Impedance Sets the expected average impedance for the connected load This value determines the output signal level required for the test This parameter is also used by the average power limit...

Page 19: ...to place them in a logical order Also you can color code the presets to organize them 4 Advanced Operation 4 8 18 Signal Generator Both channels share a noise generator that allows noise to be mixed...

Page 20: ...r switch is not illu minated POSSIBLE REASON The amplifier has lost AC power The amplifier is not plugged into the power receptacle Rear panel breaker is off CONDITION Power indicator is off and power...

Page 21: ...Stereo 2 ohms per ch Stereo 4 ohms per ch Stereo 8 ohms per ch Bridge mono 4 ohms Bridge mono 8 ohms 1800W 2000W 1250W 3600W 4000W 2500W 3000W 1500W 5000W 6000W 3500W 4000W 2100W 7000W 8000W Performa...

Page 22: ...Line Connector USA UK European Australia India USA UK European Australia India USA UK European Australia India Construction I T5000HD I T9000HD I T12000HD Ventilation Flow through ventilation from fro...

Page 23: ...ts Out Per 1A Amp Line Current Btu hr kcal hr Idle sleep mode 0 8 0 95 0 9 53 182 157 Idle awake 1 6 1 4 1 3 172 587 505 1 8th Power Pink Noise 8 Ohms Ch Typical of program material 16 Ohms Bridge jus...

Page 24: ...598 1149 3921 988 579 1977 498 695 14 9 13 6 67 0 113 5 4173 1052 25 0 1223 124 3 I T9000HD Load 120VAC 208VAC 230VAC Watts Dissipated Thermal Dissipation 7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation I Te...

Page 25: ...allows high levels of power output without all the associated heat found in a conventional amplifier This highly efficient design also provides accurate uncol ored sound with very low distortion and a...

Page 26: ...ed above type its IP address in the box under Proxy Addresses then click the Add button To remove a Proxy select the IP address in the list and click the Remove but ton Computer Laptop 100Mb Switch PI...

Page 27: ...e built using Ethernet switches Switches do not simply broadcast each and every packet to all nodes Instead they check each incoming data packet to determine its destination and very quickly transmit...

Page 28: ...eaving both end cushions in place 2 Carefully place your product with the product s front panel facing the same direction as arrows indicate 3 Reset center cushion down over top of product s chassis T...

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