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The information furnished in 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. If you need special assistance beyond the scope of this manual, please contact the Crown Technical Support Group.
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Table of Contents Introduction ... 4 Parts Information ... 5 Specifications ... 6 Voltage Conversion ... 7 Circuit Theory ... 8 Electrical Checkout Procedures ... 13 Parts List (Non-Module) ... 17 Module and Schematic Information ... 20 Fuse Module Parts List ...
Because most Crown products carry a 3 Year Full Warranty (including round trip shipping within the United States), all warranty service should be referred to the Crown Factory or Authorized Warranty Service Center.
Part Numbering Systems As of the printing of this manual, Crown is using two numbering systems. The elder system always uses eight characters. The first character is a letter. Com- mon letters used are C, D, H, M, P, and Q.
8 ohm load per channel, both channels driven, the sensitivity switch in the 26dB position, the AC supply is 120VAC at 60Hz. Crown specifications are guaranteed through the warranty period (normally 3 years). Because our testing methods are more strin- gent than our published specifications, every Crown amplifier will exceed its published specifications.
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Overview It should be noted that over time Crown makes im- provements and changes to their products for various reasons. This manual is up to date as of the time of writing. For additional information regarding these amplifiers, refer to the applicable Technical Notes provided by Crown for this product.
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This negative feedback fixes gain at the offset reference points (and the output of the Error Amp) at a factor of -25.2 with respect to the amplifier output. The Voltage Translators are arranged in a common base configuration for non-inverting voltage gain with equal gain.
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PNP bias resistor is slightly greater in value so that PNP output devices run closer to the cutoff level under static (no signal) conditions. Figure 2. Crown Patented Grounded Bridge Topology Theory This is because PNP devices require greater drive current.
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AB+B in the same manner as the HS. When the amplifier output swings positive, the audio is fed to an op-amp stage where it is inverted. This inverted signal is delivered directly to the bases of the positive (NPN) and negative (PNP) LS predrivers. The negative drive forces the LS PNP devices on (NPN off).
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BALANCED INPUTS Figure 3. Typical Crown Amplifier Basic Block Diagram (One Channel Shown) Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Theory +VOLTAGE TRANSLATOR ERROR OUTPUT DEVICE EMULATION PROTECTION -VOLTAGE TRANSLATOR INVERTING BRIDGE BALANCE POSITIVE +LVA HIGH SIDE OUTPUT NPN STAGE HIGH SIDE...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures General Information The following test procedures are to be used to verify operation of this amplifier. DO NOT connect a load or inject a signal unless directed to do so by the proce- dure.
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4. Increase output level until current limit oc- curs. Current limit should occur at 36 ±5 Amps (36 Vpk). Observe clean (no oscillations) current clipping. Test 10: Slew Rate & 10 kHz Square Wave Spec: 17 - 25 V/µS. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures Test 12: Output Power Spec at 8 Ohm Stereo: >= 520W at 0.1% THD. Spec at 4 Ohm Stereo: >= 800W at 0.1% THD. Spec at 2 Ohm Stereo: >= 1050W at 0.1% THD. International 8 Ohm Stereo: >=510W at 0.1% THD.
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures Test 18: Turn Off Transients Spec: No dangerous transients. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Procedure: From an on condition, turn off the amplifier and monitor the output noise at the time of turn off. Note: Turn off noise may increase significantly if the amplifier is cycled off and on.
Supplimental Items ITEM D 4137-2 Nylon Thumbscrew Washer C 3342-0 Feet, Black Self-Stick A10087-71012 10-32 .75 Machine (Rack Screw) K80449D2 MA Series Owners Manual Power Supply ITEM D 6974-6 Insulator, Fuse Board A10089-11032 Screw, 10-32 x 2 (for transformers) A10094-8 Washer, #10 Int Star, Zinc (transformers) A10099-7 Shoulder Washer, #10 Nylon (transformers)
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Output Assembly (cont.) ITEM M21322J8 Heat Sink with Fins C 8573-5 2SA1186 PNP Driver Transistor C 8574-3 2SC2837 NPN Driver Transistor D 7665-9 T03P Mounting Clip D 7666-7 T03P Bracket Back Panel Assembly ITEM D 7975-2 Power Cord, 12/3 SO/W-A 20A U.S.
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A10110-70812 Screw, 8-32 x .750 Taptite A10192-1 Snap bushing, .500 C 1811-6 4" Cable Tie C 1813-2 7.5" Cable Tie & Clamp C 3163-0 Solder Lug, #6 Hole C 6709-7 Ferrite Bead C 6912-7 Tension Retaining Board Supports C 6913-5 1"...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Module and Schematic Information Module History Since the introduction of the MA-2400 amplifier there have been several updates and revisions. Some of these changes called for new modules. The following is a list of modules used up to this date, March 1996. Output Modules: (left and right are identical) Q42670-2 Original output module on P10233-8.
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42875-7 Display Module (D 6260C4 board) Parts List Capacitors C501 C601 C 6802-0 .47µF Ax C502 C602 C 6806-1 .01µF Ax C503 C603 C 6806-1 .01µF Ax C507 C607 C 6809-5 220pF C701 C 6802-0 .47µF Ax C702 C 6802-0...
Q43442-5 Display Module (D 8897-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C501 C601 C 6802-0 .47µF Ax C502 C602 C 6806-1 .01µF Ax C503 C603 C 6806-1 .01µF Ax C507 C607 C 6809-5 220pF C701 C 6804-6 .1µF Ax C702 C 6804-6 .1µF Ax C703 C 6804-6...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42670-2 Output Module (P10233-8 board) Parts List Capacitors C 3978-1 .047µF C 2938-6 .1µF C 2938-6 .1µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF Diodes C 2851-1 1N4004...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42887-2 Output Module (P10315-3 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF C 8426-6 .1µF C 8426-6 .1µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF C 7697-3 .01µF Diodes...
Q42985-4 Output Module (P10337-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF 250V Ax C 8426-6 .1µF C 8426-6 .1µF C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6807-9 .001µF 100V Ax C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43194-2 Output Module (P10396-3 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF 250V Ax C 8426-6 .1µF C 8426-6 .1µF C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6807-9 .001µF 100V Ax C 6810-3 180pF...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43358-3 Output Module (P10433-4 board) Parts List Capacitors A10434-437JD .047µF 250V C 8426-6 .1µF C 8426-6 .1µF C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6806-1 .01µF 100V Ax C 6807-9 .001µF 100V Ax C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42667-8 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-9 33µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42667-8 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. A10266-5621 5.6K A10266-4331 A10266-1021 A10266-8221 8.2K A10266-6211 620 Ohm R100 R200 C 7592-6 Header R101 R201 A10265-49911 4.99K R102 R202 A10266-1021 R103 R203 A10266-1041 100K R104 R204 A10266-2721 2.7K...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42667-8 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. Misc. Mounts U1, U2: C 1889-2 6-32 Nut C 2176-3 6-32 X .5 Screw C 5341-0 Heatsink C 5594-4 Star Washer Mounts U104, U204: C 3450-1 14 Pin Socket Covers For J100, J200: C 6778-2...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42737-9 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-9 33µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42737-9 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. Resistors A10265-53621 53.6K A10266-2402 24 OHM A10266-2402 24 OHM A10265-46421 46.4K A10266-5621 5.6K A10266-4331 A10266-1021 A10266-8221 8.2K A10266-6211 620 Ohm R100 R200 C 7592-6 Header R101 R201 A10265-49911 4.99K R102...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42737-9 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. Connectors C 6871-5 Header, 6 Pin C 6850-9 Header, 4 Pin C 7077-8 Retainer, 3 Pin J100 J200 C 6777-4 Phone Jack J500 J800 D 6619-7 10"...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42753-6 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-9 33µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42753-6 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Cont. Resistors A10265-53621 53.6K A10266-2402 24 OHM A10266-2402 24 OHM A10265-46421 46.4K A10266-5621 5.6K A10266-4331 A10266-1021 A10266-8221 8.2K A10266-6211 620 Ohm R100 R200 C 7592-6 Header R101 R201 A10265-49911 4.99K R102...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42753-6 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Cont. Connectors C 6871-5 Header, 6 Pin C 6850-9 Header, 4 Pin C 7077-8 Retainer, 3 Pin J100 J200 C 6777-4 Phone Jack J500 J800 D 6619-7 10"...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42777-5 Main Module (D 7251-8 board) Parts List Capacitors C 3913-8 470µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-9 33µF C 6806-1 .01µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2820-6...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42777-5 Main Module (D 7251-8 board) Parts List Cont. Resistors A10265-53621 53.6K A10266-2402 24 Ohm A10266-2402 24 Ohm A10265-46421 46.4K A10266-5621 5.6K A10266-4331 A10266-1021 A10266-8221 8.2K A10266-6211 620 Ohm R100 R200 C 7592-6 Header R101 R201 A10265-49911 4.99K R102...
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Q42777-5 Main Module (D 7251-8 board) Parts List Cont. Connectors C 7593-4 Header, 5 Pin C 7527-2 Header, 6 Pin C 7592-6 Header, 4 Pin C 7526-4 Header, 3 Pin J100 J200 C 6777-4 Phone Jack J500 J800 D 6619-7 10"...
Q42982-1 Main Module (D 7911-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6804-6 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203 C 6805-3 .022µF C104 C204...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q42982-1 Main Module (D 7911-7 board) Parts List Cont. Q117 Q217 D 2961-7 SEL 2N3859A Q118 Q218 D 2961-7 SEL 2N3859A Q119 Q219 C 3625-8 2N4125 Q120 Q220 C 3625-8 2N4125 Q121 Q221 C 7458-0 2N4123 Q122 Q222...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43037-3 Main Module (D 7993-5 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43037-3 Main Module (D 7993-5 board) Parts List Cont. Q120 Q220 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q121 Q221 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q122 Q222 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q123 Q223 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q124 Q224 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q125...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43132-2 Main Module (D 8283-0 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 9464-6 10pF C103 C203...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43132-2 Main Module (D 8283-0 board) Parts List Cont. Q113 Q213 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q115 Q215 D 2962-5 NPN MPS8097 Q116 Q216 C 3786-8 PNP PN4250 Q117 Q217 D 2961-7 NPN 2N3859A Q118 Q218 D 2961-7 NPN 2N3859A Q119...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43272-6 Main Module (D 8283-0 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 9464-6 10pF C103 C203...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43272-6 Main Module (D 8283-0 board) Parts List Cont. Q110 Q210 C 3810-6 NPN MPSA43 Q112 Q212 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q113 Q213 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q115 Q215 D 2962-5 NPN MPS8097 Q116 Q216 C 3786-8 PNP PN4250 Q117...
Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43257-7 Main Module (D 8369-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 9464-6 10pF C103 C203...
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Macro-Tech 2400 Amplifier Service Manual Q43257-7 Main Module (D 8369-7 board) Parts List Cont. Q113 Q213 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Q115 Q215 D 2962-5 NPN MPS8097 Q116 Q216 C 3786-8 PNP PN4250 Q117 Q217 D 2961-7 NPN 2N3859A Q118 Q218 D 2961-7 NPN 2N3859A Q119...