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CP660
Six Channel Amplifier
Reference Manual
1 Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of Crown’s new
CP660 six-channel power amplifier. The CP660 has
been designed to give you super flexibility and the best
watts-to-dollar ratio around. With six independent chan-
nels, the CP660 takes the place of three, two channel
amplifiers, yet still fits in a standard two-rack space. Its
75 watts average output per channel* is ideal for a vari-
ety of surround-sound uses, as well as many paging,
zoning, and background music applications. Plus,
when you need it, you can easily bridge any pair of con-
secutive channels for double the power.
The
CP660 also features rear-mounted controls and
connectors. This helps to minimize the chance of unau-
thorized changes, while providing a clean look for the
front panel. A super-quiet variable speed fan provides
just the right amount of cooling, only when it’s needed.
Like all Crown products, your new Crown amplifier has
been carefully constructed using quality components,
such as select, high-current metal transistors. Each
transistor has been rigorously tested before being
placed in your amp, assuring you years of reliable op-
eration. Plus, each amp is backed by our unmatched
three-year, no-fault full warranty, which guarantees your
amp is covered no matter what—even if it’s damaged
by accident.
This manual will help you successfully install and use
your new
CP660 amplifier. Please read all instructions,
warnings and cautions. Be sure to read Section 3.3.1 if
you plan to use the amplifier in Mono mode, or if you
plan to drive a series of speakers using “constant volt-
age” lines. Also, for your protection, please send in your
warranty registration card today, and save your bill of
sale as it is your
official proof of purchase
.
1.1 Unpacking
Please unpack and inspect your new amplifier for any
damage that may have occurred during transit. If dam-
age is found, notify the transportation company imme-
diately. Only you, the consignee, may initiate a claim for
shipping damage. Crown will be happy to cooperate
fully, as needed. Save the shipping carton as evidence
of damage for the shipper’s inspection. Even if the unit
arrived in perfect condition, as most do, save all pack-
ing materials, so you will have them if you ever need to
transport the unit.
NEVER SHIP THE UNIT WITHOUT
THE FACTORY PACK.
1.2 Features
The
CP660 amplifier offers six channels of high-quality
audio in a compact, two-rack space design. Here are
some of your amplifier’s more impressive features:
• Built for maximum flexibility, with the best watts-to-
dollars ratio around.
• Six independent amplifier channels to suit a wide
range of applications.
• Six independent level controls on the back panel
allow convenient level balancing of all channels.
• Three Dual/Mono switches on the back panel give
a broad range of flexibility in configuring your sys-
tem.
• High-quality, standard-spaced double banana-
jack/binding-post output connections facilitate
any type of speaker connection, including heavy-
gauge wire.
• Super-quiet, variable-speed fan with auto trigger
for silent, effective cooling.
• Compact design is rack-mountable in two rack
spaces (3
1
/
2
inches/89 mm).
• The best Three-Year “No-Fault” Full Warranty in
the business. It even covers round-trip ground
shipping in the U.S. for all warranty work.
Fig. 1.1 CP660 Front Panel
* 6 channels into 4-ohm loads.
