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Operation Manual

CTs Multi-Channel Power Amplifiers

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CTs Multi-Channel Power Amplifiers

Operation Manual

Important Safety Instructions  ........................................................ 2

Declaration of Conformity  ............................................................. 3

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

      1.1 Features  ............................................................................. 5

      1.2 How to Use This Manual ..................................................... 5

2 Setup  .......................................................... 6

      2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier  ....................................................... 6

      2.2 Install Your Amplifier .......................................................... 6

      2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling  ....................................................... 6

      2.4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................... 7

      2.5 Back Panel Controls and Connectors  ................................. 8

      2.6 CobraNet and Control Module: 

            Connectors, Indicators and Controls .................................... 9

      2.7 Choose Input Wire and Connectors  .................................... 10

      2.8 Choose Output Wire and Connectors  ................................. 10

      2.9 Audio Wiring  ...................................................................... 11

            2.9.1 Dual 8/4 Mode  ........................................................... 11

            2.9.2 Dual 70V Mode  .......................................................... 11

            2.9.3 Bridge-Mono 16/8 Mode  ........................................... 12

            2.9.4 Bridge-Mono 100V Mode  .......................................... 12

      2.10 Network Wiring Rules ....................................................... 13

      2.11 Network Wiring ................................................................. 13

      2.12 Audio and Aux Wiring ....................................................... 13

      2.13 Connect to AC Mains ........................................................ 13

      2.14 Startup Procedure ............................................................. 13

3 Operation  .....................................................14

      3.1 Precautions  ........................................................................14 

      3.2 CobraNet and Control Module Features ..............................15

4 Advanced Features  .........................................21

      4.1 Using the Aux Connector  ...................................................21

            4.1.1 Aux Output  .................................................................21

            4.1.2 Aux Input ....................................................................21

            4.1.3 Listen Bus Wiring  .......................................................21

      4.2 Protection Systems  ........................................................... 22 

            4.2.1 Thermal Level Control  ............................................... 22

            4.2.2 Fault  .......................................................................... 22

            4.2.3 Fault Isolation Topology (FIT)  .................................... 22

            4.2.4 35-Hz High-Pass Filter  .............................................. 22

            4.2.5 AC Under-Voltage/Over-Voltage Protection  ............... 22

            4.2.6 Power Fuse  ............................................................... 22

            4.2.7 Inrush Limiting .......................................................... 22

            4.2.8 Variable-speed Fans  .................................................. 22

            4.2.9 Switching Power Supply  ........................................... 22

            4.2.10 Mode Switch  ........................................................... 22

            4.2.11 Bridge Mode Indicator.............................................. 22

            4.2.12 Channel Level Control  ............................................. 23

5 Troubleshooting  ............................................ 24

6 Specifications  .............................................. 27

7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation  ............... 31

8 Network and CobraNet Basics  ............................ 33

      8.1. Network Basics  ................................................................ 33

      8.2 A Closer Look at CobraNet  ................................................ 34

            8.2.1 Fast Ethernet .............................................................. 34

            8.2.2 Audio Specs  .............................................................. 35

            8.2.3 Bundles and Audio Channels ..................................... 35

            8.2.4 The Conductor ........................................................... 35

            8.2.5 Repeater Networks ..................................................... 35

            8.2.6 Switched Networks ..................................................... 35

9 Service  ....................................................... 36

      9.1. International and Canada Service  ..................................... 36

      9.2 US Service  ........................................................................ 36

            9.2.1 Service at a US Service Center  ................................... 36

            9.2.2 Factory Service  ......................................................... 36

            9.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ........................ 36

            9.2.4 Packing Instructions .................................................. 36

            9.2.5 Estimate Approval ...................................................... 36

            9.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs.............................. 36

10 Warranty  ................................................... 37

Product Registration ..................................................................... 41

Crown Factory Service Information Form  ..................................... 43

Table of Contents

1 Welcome

Building on the foundation of the 

Com-Tech

®

 Series, 

Crown’s CTs Series offers new flexibility and value for 

installed sound applications. The Com-Tech Series were 

the first to offer independent selection of high- and low-

impedance operation for a specific channel, and CTs 

Series amplifiers continue that tradition, with power 

levels and features carefully chosen to perfectly inte grate 

into fixed install design requirements.
Thanks to the factory-installed CobraNet and Control 

Module, each amplifier is a network component. It 

con nects to the audio control/monitor network using 

stan dard 100Mb Ethernet hardware. With this protocol, 

an audio system can be interconnected using standard 

off-the shelf 100 Mb Ethernet components (switches, 

Net work Interface Cards, and cables).
The Crown CTs 4200USP/CN and CTs 8200USP/CN 

include SmartAmp features and 3rd-generation DSP-

based components. Their SHARC DSP processor gives 

the user an enormous amount of digital signal 

process ing. Audio routing, faders, meters, polarity & 

mute, input compressors, filters, multimode output 

limiters, error reporting, and load monitoring are all 

available. A built-in noise generator and sine-wave 

generator pro vide noise masking and test capabilities.
In addition, the amplifier allows the transport of real-

time digital audio via CobraNet™ over the same 100Mb 

Ethernet network that is used for amplifier control and 

monitoring. This provides a simple to install, single-

plug solution for control, monitoring, and full-

band width audio distribution. The amplifier can function 

independently from the network control. Once the 

pro cessing is configured, the unit’s non-volatile 

memory allows the amplifier to continue to function with 

no external control. 
Please take the time to study this manual so that you can 

obtain the best possible service from your amplifier. 

1.1 Features

•  Crown

®

 Switching Power Supply for reduced weight

•  High power-density, with eight channels in a 3U chassis 

and four channels in a 2U chassis

•  Selectable constant-voltage (70V/100V) or low-

imped ance (8/4 ohm) operation for each channel pair

•  In the unlikely event of a channel failure, FIT (Fault 

Isola tion Topology) circuitry isolates faults within 

affected channels

•  35 Hz High-Pass Filter (70 Hz in CTs 4200) is 

automati cally inserted when the channel pair is set for 

constant-voltage operation. (corner frequency may be 

changed as a service option)

•  Comprehensive array of indicators including Power and 

Data, along with Bridge, Ready, Signal, Clip, Thermal and 

Fault for each channel, provide accurate diagnostics

•  Blue Power Indicator flashes if the amplifier shuts off due 

to an under-voltage or over-voltage condition on the AC 

mains

•  Advanced protection circuitry guards against: shorted 

outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched loads, general 

overheating, under-voltage or over-voltage, high-

fre quency overloads and internal faults

•  Proven Crown AB+B 

Multi-Mode

®

 output topology

•  Continuously-variable-speed fans optimize cooling 

effi ciency

•  Built-in CobraNet and Control Module connects to a 

CobraNet network. This allows a 100 Mbps Ethernet 

sin gle-plug solution for CobraNet audio, and HiQnet 

con trol and monitoring

•  Analog audio inputs allow CobraNet network audio input, 

CobraNet audio backup, or a hardwire emergency 

override of CobraNet audio

•  24 bit digital to analog conversion with 32 bit, floating 

point DSP processing

•  Up to   18 assignable filters per channel
•  Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel
•   Input compressors and output limiters for each 

channel

•  Noise generator for noise masking
•   Sine  generator
•   Load  supervision
•   Full error reporting
•  Firmware upgrades via the network
•  10 user selectable presets
•  Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters
•   Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty 

completely protects your investment and 

guaran tees its specifications 

1.2 How to Use This  
Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary 

informa tion to safely and correctly setup and operate 

your amplifier. It does not cover every aspect of 

installation, setup or operation that might occur under 

every condi tion. For additional information, please 

consult Crown’s 

Amplifier Application Guide

 (available 

online at www.crownaudio.com), Crown Tech Support, 

your system installer or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instructions, 

warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Also, 

for your protection, please send in your warranty 

reg istration card today, or register online at www.

crownaudio.com. And save your bill of sale—it’s your 

official proof of purchase.

4-ohm (per ch.)
8-ohm (per ch.)
70V (per ch.)

1 kHz

CTs 4200USP/CN

20 Hz–20 kHz

Dual

4 Channels Driven

260W
180W
220W

215W
190W
220W

*

*

4-ohm (per ch.)
8-ohm (per ch.)
70V (per ch.)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

1 Channel Driven

270W
220W
250W

225W
210W
245W

8-ohm (per ch. pair)
16-ohm (per ch. pair)
100V (per ch. pair)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

Bridge-Mono

2 Channel-Pairs Driven

520W
400W
220W

430W
380W
220W

*

*

8-ohm (per ch. pair)
16-ohm (per ch. pair)
100V (per ch. pair)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

1 Channel-Pair Driven

560W
440W
250W

450W
420W
245W

Maximum Average Power

in watts with 0.1% THD.

* Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support

   100Hz - 20kHz due to automatic High-Pass Filters.

4-ohm (per ch.)
8-ohm (per ch.)
70V (per ch.)

1 kHz

CTs 8200USP/CN

20 Hz–20 kHz

Dual

8 Channels Driven

200W
160W
200W

175W
155W
185W

*

*

4-ohm (per ch.)
8-ohm (per ch.)
70V (per ch.)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

1 Channel Driven

270W
220W
250W

230W
220W
230W

8-ohm (per ch. pair)
16-ohm (per ch. pair)
100V (per ch. pair)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

Bridge-Mono

4 Channel-Pairs Driven

400W
320W
200W

350W
310W
185W

*

*

8-ohm (per ch. pair)
16-ohm (per ch. pair)
100V (per ch. pair)

1 kHz

20 Hz–20 kHz

1 Channel-Pair Driven

540W
440W
250W

460W
440W
230W

Maximum Average Power

in watts with 0.1% THD.

* Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support

   100Hz - 20kHz due to automatic High-Pass Filters.

Содержание CTs 4200USP/CN

Страница 1: ...n 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 website at www cro...

Страница 2: ...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 tenimiento WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS IMPORTANT CTs...

Страница 3: ...e take the time to study this manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your amplifier 1 1 Features Crown Switching Power Supply for reduced weight High power density with eight cha...

Страница 4: ...of the rack should be open Figure 2 2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow 2 Setup Figure 2 1 Dimensions Left CTs 4200USP CN Right CTs 8200USP CN Figure 2 2 Airflow 2 4 Front Panel Controls and Indi...

Страница 5: ...the Mode switch setting If this is not done the Bridge light will flash to indicate that the power must be cycled off and back on to reset the mode Q Cooling Vents Front to rear forced airflow 2 Setup...

Страница 6: ...or damage to the amplifier may result CAUTION Never use shielded cable for output wiring Figure 2 6 Balanced Input Connector Wiring See the Crown Amplifier Appli cation Guide available online at www...

Страница 7: ...be a stan dalone or separate network LAN Crown strongly recommends the use of a 100 Mb Ether net network for control and monitoring If network redundancy is required use a standard CAT5 cable to conn...

Страница 8: ...fic the indicator flashes The Link Activity LED flashes for all network traffic while the Data LED flashes only for commands addressed to this USP CN 3 2 5 CobraNet In Use Conductor Indicator The indi...

Страница 9: ...error never being detected THERMAL Errors can be generated for excessive temperature in the output section of the amplifier channel The Threshold Control sets the level that if exceeded will generate...

Страница 10: ...ng type system to continually drive the speaker allowing continuous mon itoring of the speaker load The following controls exist Sine On Off The sine wave signal generator s function Sine Frequency Co...

Страница 11: ...1 AUX Output Control of a Relay The AUX output has two enhanced modes Error Reporting and Flash Preset In Error Reporting mode the AUX port can be set up to change state when any selected error clip...

Страница 12: ...sult your electrician Models Under Voltage Limit Over Voltage Limit 100VAC 90VAC 110VAC 120 VAC units 108VAC 132VAC 220V 230V 240V units 198VAC 264VAC 4 2 6 Power Fuse A fuse protects the amplifier fr...

Страница 13: ...ve Note If the signal sounds distorted even though the Clip LED is off the input signal is distorted Check gain staging and output lev els of the mixer or preamp 5 Troubleshooting CONDITION No sound e...

Страница 14: ...r 10 Hz to 400 Hz 180 180 Crosstalk below rated power 20 Hz to 1 kHz 80 dB 80 dB Common Mode Rejection CMR 20 Hz to 1 kHz 50 dB 50 dB DC Output Offset Shorted input 5 mV 5 mV Input Impedance nominal b...

Страница 15: ...ons continued Figure 6 1 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Frequency Response 1 W Figure 6 2 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Phase Response 1 W Figure 6 3 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Damping Factor vs Frequency 6 Specificatio...

Страница 16: ...z CTs 8200USP CN MINIMUM GUARANTEED POWER In watts 0 1 THD 120VAC 60 Hz units 8 4 2 1 4 2 1 Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support 100 Hz 20 kHz due to automatic high pass filters AC Po...

Страница 17: ...ntages over other non network communications platforms Figure 8 1 A Typical TCP IP Network The use of off the shelf networking hardware This technology makes use of network connectivity and hardware c...

Страница 18: ...Latency The transmitter and receiver buffering required for reliable transmission is selectable between 1 33 2 66 and 5 33 ms 64 128 and 256 samples 8 2 3 Bundles and Audio Channels You will be assig...

Страница 19: ...ice Shipping Instruc tions 1 Service Return Authorization SRA is required for product being sent to the factory for service Please complete the SRA by going to www crownaudio com support factserv htm...

Страница 20: ...service center or our factory within a reasonable time after receipt of the defec tive product at our authorized service center or our factory All expenses in remedying the defect including surface sh...

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