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Outputs

Your Pulse 4x300 amplifier can be fitted with either
binding post or Speakon

®

 connectors for each channel.

Note that it is possible to lever the caps out of the
ends of the binding posts to insert 4mm banana type
plugs but this will invalidate the product safety
approvals in some territories. The side entry positions
for these connectors should therefore be used if
possible.

Stereo operation

If you are using the binding post option, for non bridged
operation, the loudspeakers should be connected
between the RED and BLACK binding post terminals.

If the amplifier is fitted with the Speakon

®

 connectors

then connect to pins 1+ & 1-.

The amplifier will be non-inverting with respect to the
RED terminal and 1+ Speakon pin.

More than one speaker can be connected to each channel
as long as the total impedance per channel is not less
that 

2 ohms

. See 

section 7.0d

 of this manual for more

information about how to calculate impedance.

Bridge wiring

Stereo wiring

A u d i o   C o n n e c t i o n s . . .

Bridge mono operation

To use the amplifier in bridge mode, for binding post
connection, the speakers 

must

 be connected between two

RED terminals leaving the BLACK terminals unconnected.

If Speakon

®

 connectors are used, switching the amplifier

in to bridge mode automatically takes care of the
Speakon

®

 wiring for you. Therefore the loudspeaker

connector is WIRED THE SAME WAY AS FOR NON BRIDGE
MODE, i.e. between 1+ and 1-. This significantly simplifies
the speaker wiring enabling the same leads to be used
for bridged and non-bridged modes.

Channel 1 and 3 outputs carry the bridged signal. During
bridge mode operation no connector should be inserted
into the channel 2 or 4 outputs. In bridge mode the
amplifier is non-inverting relative to the 1+ pin of the
Speakon connector or the channel 1 RED binding post.

More than one speaker can be connected to the bridged
pair of channels as long as the total impedance is not
less that 

4 ohms

. See 

section 7.0d

 of this manual for

more information about how to calculate impedance.

Binding posts

Speakons

®

Binding posts

Speakons

®

Summary of Contents for Pulse 4X300

Page 1: ...Professional Power Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...nd 4 9 c Bridge switches 9 6 0 Indicators 10 A AC Present 10 B Operate 10 C Fault 10 D Temp 1 2 3 4 10 E Signal 11 F Clip 11 G Bridge 11 7 0 Typical applications 12 a Four Channel Sound Reinforcement...

Page 3: ...rounding 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 fo...

Page 4: ...amplifiers that are capable of maintaining excellent performance when being driven to their limit with real loudspeaker loads Sonic performance is always in the forefront of our minds and to this end...

Page 5: ...air so fan filters will not normally be required If however the amplifier is to be used in an environment where the intake air might be excessively dirty optional external fan filters should be purch...

Page 6: ...60Hz AC power Acceptable AC input supply voltage ranges from 180V to 265V The application of voltages above those specified may cause permanent damage that is not covered by your warranty Lower volta...

Page 7: ...ternally connected to the chassis The screen of the input cable should always be connected to one of these points to ensure that EMC regulations are met The cable shield ground should also be connecte...

Page 8: ...dance Bridge wiring Stereo wiring A u d i o C o n n e c t i o n s Bridge mono operation To use the amplifier in bridge mode for binding post connection the speakers must be connected between two RED t...

Page 9: ...mately 870mV RMS and this level will be just sufficient with a 4 ohm load and nominal AC voltage to drive the amplifier into clip If pairs of amplifier channels are being operated in bridge mode the c...

Page 10: ...he amplifier must be returned to an authorized service center for repair Under some circumstances the Fault light might flash with a period of about 3 seconds along with the Power light and various cl...

Page 11: ...measures distortion This may occur either due to clipping trying to drive too low an impedance speaker load or any other mechanism that causes the output of the amplifier channel to not be as expecte...

Page 12: ...peatedly mute at 4 second intervals See section 7e of this manual for more information about how to calculate impedance all speakers 300W 4 ohm a Four Channel Sound Reinforcement In this example each...

Page 13: ...d the amplifier d Four Channels Driving Two Actively Crossed 2 Way Monitors Capable of driving a pair of 2 way monitors the PULSE 4x300 is great for tour sound As all channels are used independently i...

Page 14: ...eo and between an open circuit and 4 ohms when bridged When more than 1 speaker is used it is easy to calculate the total impedance but remember that unless you are sure you know what you are doing al...

Page 15: ...r channels to make one channel capable of providing approximately twice the power into a single load This load must be connected across the two positive channel outputs Clip or Clipping The term used...

Page 16: ...cycle per second is equal to 1Hz The audio band is generally restricted to frequencies of 20Hz to 20 000Hz 20kHz Frequency Response The equipment s relative gain compared to frequency Generally expres...

Page 17: ...n if headroom is inadequate Speakon A type of connector manufactured by Neutrik with either 2 4 or 8 pole connectors specifically designed for connecting speakers to amplifiers PULSE amplifiers and th...

Page 18: ...elow clip 22kHz measurement bandwidth Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 0 2dB 2Hz to 120kHz 0 3dB Controls Power switch bridge mode switches indented level controls these may be made tamper proof Ind...

Page 19: ...type Speakons are rotated in the socket Problem Distorted sound Check Are the Clip lights on Is any equipment before the amp being over driven Are any speaker cables shorted Are the loudspeakers too...

Page 20: ...t flashing The Operate and Fault light may be flashing very slowly accompanied by internal clicking A fault has been detected with one or more of the amplifier channels and the processor has shut down...

Page 21: ...r amplifier This information is available on the Crown website or by contacting Crown Audio Customer Service see details panel 2 To ensure the safe transportation of your unit to the factory ship it i...

Page 22: ...aser the warranty period that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship We further warrant the new Crown product regardless of the reason for failure except as excluded in...

Page 23: ...n of Harman International Industries Version 2 0 CB 190901 ZM10091 01 Crown part number 133783 1 Crown is a registered trademark of Crown International Other trademarks are the property of their respe...

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