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Power-Tech Series  Power Amplifiers

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Reference Manual

CONTENTS

1 Welcome ................................................... 5

1.1 Unpacking ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Features ........................................................................ 5

2 Installation ................................................. 6

2.1 Stereo 6
2.2 Mono 6
2.3 Input Sensitivity Adjustment ......................................... 8
2.4 Additional Load Protection ........................................... 8
2.5 Required AC Mains ....................................................... 8

3 Operation ................................................... 9

3.1 Precautions ................................................................... 9
3.2 Indicators ...................................................................... 9
3.3 Protection Systems ....................................................... 9

3.3.1

ODEP ................................................................. 9

3.3.2 Ultrasonic and RF Protection ............................. 9
3.3.3 Drive Protection ................................................. 9
3.3.4 Transformer Thermal Protection ...................... 10
3.3.5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers .............................. 10

3.4 Controls ...................................................................... 10
3.5 Filter Cleaning ............................................................ 10

4 Specifications ............................................ 11

5 Accessories ............................................... 17

5.1

MT-XLR ...................................................................... 17

5.2

MT-BB ........................................................................ 17

6 Service .................................................... 18

6.1 Worldwide Service ...................................................... 18
6.2 North American Service .............................................. 18

6.2.1 Service at a North American Service Center .... 18
6.2.2 Factory Service ................................................ 18

Important Safety Instructions

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 instruc-
tions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as ra-

diators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized 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 elec-
trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. 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 ap-
paratus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

Summary of Contents for POWER-TECH 1

Page 1: ...1000 U S A Telephone 219 294 8000 Power Tech amplifiers are produced by the Professional Audio Unit of Crown International Inc Trademark Notice Power Tech is a trademark and Amcron Crown IOC and ODEP...

Page 2: ...3 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser the warranty period that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship We further warrant the new Crown product rega...

Page 3: ...RE REMOVING BACK PANEL COVER TO ACCESS GAIN SWITCH IMPORTANT THE POWER TECH 1 AND 2 REQUIRE CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING THE POWERTECH 3 REQUIRES CLASS 1 WIRING IF USED IN THE BRIDGE MONO OR PARALLEL MONO MO...

Page 4: ...with the manufacturer s instruc tions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as ra diators heat registers stoves or other appara tus that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po...

Page 5: ...perfor mance for a wide range of loads Complete protection against shorted outputs mis matched loads overheating input output DC and high frequency overload full internal fault protection Balanced ph...

Page 6: ...de the outputs are paralleled for twice the current capacity Bridge Mono mode is provided for loads with an impedance greater than 4 ohms Parallel Mono mode should be used with loads of 4 ohms or less...

Page 7: ...Power Tech Series Power Amplifiers Page 7 Reference Manual Fig 2 3 Three System Connection Methods...

Page 8: ...lly most sensitive to the heat from average RMS output power To protect your tweeters we recommend that you use a high speed instrument fuse like the Littlefuse 361000 series To protect your woofers w...

Page 9: ...protection and fuses or circuit breakers to protect the power supplies 3 3 1 ODEP Crown invented ODEP to keep the amplifier working under demanding conditions and to increase output efficiency To do t...

Page 10: ...draw that exceeds the breaker rating Again this should only be possible when operating outside rated conditions like when the amplifier is used to drive a 1 ohm load or when driving a severely clippe...

Page 11: ...um level setting Power Tech 1 54 1 12 or 35 dB 0 5 dB at 0 775 volt sensitivity 30 1 12 or 30 dB 1 dB at 1 4 volt sensitivity Power Tech 2 66 1 12 or 36 dB 0 5 dB at 0 775 volt sensitivity 36 1 12 or...

Page 12: ...el 1 controls are active Channel 2 controls should be turned down and not used Parallel Mono Unbalanced single channel Channel 1 controls are active Channel 2 controls should be turned down and not us...

Page 13: ...y are typical subject to manufacturing tolerances single channel driven or that they are specified with fuses bypassed Each of these statements effectively removes any performance guarantee In fact so...

Page 14: ...Power Tech Series Power Amplifiers Page 14 Reference Manual Fig 4 2 Power Tech 2 Minimum Power Matrix Fig 4 3 Power Tech 3 Minimum Power Matrix...

Page 15: ...ximum power matrices Maximum Power Notes All maximum power specifications are based on 0 5 regulated AC mains with THD of less than 1 0 and an ambient room temperature of 70 F 21 C International units...

Page 16: ...Power Tech Series Power Amplifiers Page 16 Reference Manual Fig 4 5 Power Tech 2 Maximum Power Matrix Fig 4 6 Power Tech 3 Maximum Power Matrix...

Page 17: ...em that uses standard XLR connectors It can also be used in systems that need to daisy chain an input signal from one amplifier to another Because the MT XLR connectors are in parallel with the amplif...

Page 18: ...handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remember to transport the unit in the original factory pack A list of authorized service centers in your area can be obtained from our Technical Support Group...

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