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Crown MA-3600VZ Operation Manual

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local Crown Distributor. If you need assistance locating your local distributor, please contact Crown at 574-294-8000.
This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible
situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance.
Note: The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date. However, updates to this information
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Trademark Notice: PIP and IQwic are trademarks, and Amcron, Crown, Crown Audio, Macro-Tech, IOC, IQ System, VZ and ODEP are
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  • Page 1 To obtain the latest version of this manual, please visit the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com. Trademark Notice: PIP and IQwic are trademarks, and Amcron, Crown, Crown Audio, Macro-Tech, IOC, IQ System, VZ and ODEP are registered trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE Keep these instructions. TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICE- Heed all warnings. ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO Follow all instructions. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Crown International, Inc. TCF Technical Certificate No: P4300CRI1.IWS Technical Construction File Route Sue Whitfield Issued By: Crown International, Inc. 574-294-8289 1718 W. Mishawaka Road swhitfield@crownintl.com Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. Competent Body’s Name and Address:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8.2.2 Factory Service ................. 21 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..............12 8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ........21 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors .............13 9 Warranty ..............22 Crown Factory Service Information Form ............25 page 4 Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    In addition, the MA-3600VZ amplifier includes a number of features which require some expla- nation before they can be used to their maxi- mum advantage.

  • Page 6: Setup

    The side walls of turned completely down (counterclock- the rack should be a minimum of two inches initiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown (5.1 cm) away from the amplifier sides, and the will be happy to help as needed. Save the ship- wise).

  • Page 7: Choose Input Wire And Connectors

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup Unbalanced Line 3.4 Choose Input Wire Balanced Line and Connectors Figure 3.3 shows connector pin assignments for balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 shows connec- tor pin assignments for unbalanced wiring. NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel.

  • Page 8: Choose Output Wire And Connectors

    Figure 3.5 Output Connector Wiring fore be used. (MA-3600VZ Has 4 Pairs of Posts. Only 2 Pairs Are Shown.) Using the guidelines below, select the appropri- ate size of wire based on the distance from amplifier to speaker.

  • Page 9: Wire Your System

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.6 Wire Your System 3.6.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.6. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for each channel. Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin assignments. OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-) on output connectors.

  • Page 10: Parallel-Mono Mode

    NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before changing to any mode except Parallel- Mono. NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available at www.crownaudio.com.

  • Page 11: Connect To Ac Mains

    This may Use the following procedure when first turning Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that form a ground loop and cause oscillations. on your amplifier: results from overdriving other system components.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 4 Operation energy reserves decrease. In the event that 4.2 Front Panel Controls C. Signal/IOC Indicator energy reserves are depleted, the indica- and Indicators Green LED, one per channel. Tri-purpose tors turn off and ODEP limiting occurs.

  • Page 13: Back Panel Controls And Connectors

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 4 Operation Input Sensitivity Switch 4.3 Back Panel Controls M. XLR Inputs (Standard PIP Module) and Connectors One per channel, female XLR input con- Located behind the PIP module is the Input nectors are provided. Sensitivity switch. See Section 5.3.3 for G.

  • Page 14: Advanced Features And Options

    5.2.2 Variable Impedance (VZ) Protection (ODEP) distortion of 0.05% or more. An IOC condition VZ is the name of Crown's patented articulated may also be sensed by an IQ PIP module Crown invented ODEP to solve two long stand- power supply technology. This innovative tech- installed in PIP-compatible amplifiers.

  • Page 15: Options

    5.3.3 Input Sensitivity Switch jacks. The signal grounds are not paralleled. For exam- via Crown’s SmartAmp™ IQ features set, plus a wide The Input Sensitivity Switch is located inside the back of ple, XLR pins 2 and 3 are connected in parallel with the range of digital signal processing capabilities.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power 120VAC, 60 Hz Units 100VAC International 120 VAC International 230VAC International (see page 18 for complete power specifications) Units Units Units Power in watts per channel,1 kHz, 0.1% THD Stereo mode with both channels driven...
  • Page 17 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Performance (continued) Output Impedance See Figure 6.5 Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads) 2-8 ohms Stereo 4-8 ohms Bridge Mono 1-2 ohms Parallel Mono Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximum level setting) 124.6:1 ±6% or 41.9 dB ±0.5 dB...
  • Page 18 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Figure 6.1 Minimum Power Matrix Figure 6.2 Maximum Power Matrix page 18 Operation Manual...
  • Page 19 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Figure 6.6 Typical Figure 6.3 Typical Phase Response Frequency Response –1 8 ohm 1 watt 4 ohm –2 2 ohm –3 +45˚ –4 –5 0˚ –6 –7 10 K 100 K –45˚ FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 6.4 Typical...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    • This is normal operation for your amp. • The amplifier's low-voltage power supply fuse has blown. Return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing. • The amp is set for Parallel Mono mode. CONDITION: No sound.

  • Page 21: Service

    Refer servicing to a quali- mentation, cables and other hardware. cost of shipping, and Crown will reimburse you. fied technician. Send copies of the shipping receipts to Crown to If you have any questions, please call or write receive reimbursement. 8.1 Worldwide Service the Crown Technical Support Group.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Crown ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS eign country and the port of entry in the United CROWN WARRANTY product.
  • Page 23 Crown Warranty shall carry only the tive product at our authorized service center. WARRANTY unexpired portion of this Crown Warranty. This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE DESIGN CHANGES a new Crown product which occurred within the...
  • Page 24 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier NOTES page 24 Operation Manual...

  • Page 25: Crown Factory Service Information Form

    Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-574-294-8200 Fax: 1-574-294-8124 Owner’s Name : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________________ Fax Number: _________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________________________________...
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