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Crown XLS 202 Operation Manual

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Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your
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.
The information provided in 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.crownaudio.com.
Trademark Notice: Crown and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Some models may be exported under the name Amcron.
©2003 by Crown Audio Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000
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XLS 202
XLS 402
XLS 602
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  • Page 1 The information provided in 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.crownaudio.com. Trademark Notice: Crown and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000-3-3:1995 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low-Voltage Supply Systems Rated Current 16A EN 55022:1992 + A1: 1995 & A2:1997 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE: Radiated, Class B Limits; Conducted, Class B...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    8.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center ... 22 ® Connector ...9 8.2.2 Factory Service ... 22 8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ... 22 9 Warranty ... 23 Crown Factory Service Information Form ...25 XLS Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Please take the time to study this manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your amplifier. The XLS Series of power amplifiers from Crown represents a new era in affordable, quality 1.1 Features power amplification. The line consists of three •Simple, reliable design incorporates many...

  • Page 6: Setup

    If damage is found, notify the transpor- tation company immediately. Only you can ini- tiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown will be happy to help as needed. Save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.

  • Page 7: Choose Input Wire And Connectors

    2 Setup 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired bal- anced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables and connectors. You should use 3-pin male XLR cable ends at the amplifier inputs. Unbalanced line may also be used but may result in noise over long cable runs.

  • Page 8: Wire Your System

    OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/–) on output connectors. Connect Channel 1 loudspeaker’s positive (+) lead to Channel 1 positive (red) terminal of amp; repeat for negative (–). Repeat Channel 2 wiring as for Channel 1. Figure 2.7 shows how to wire stereo speakers to the 5-way binding posts.

  • Page 9: Stereo Mode Using The Speakon ® Connector

    XLS Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup 2.6.2 Stereo Mode Using the ® Speakon Connector There are two ways to wire two speakers in ste- ® reo to the amplifier’s Speakon connector. ® 1) Wire the two speakers to the same Speakon connector as shown in Figure 2.8.

  • Page 10: Bridge-Mono Mode

    Connect the Y adapter between the signal source and each amplifier input (Figure 2.11). NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available at www.crownaudio.

  • Page 11: Connect To Ac Mains

    If you ever need to make any wiring or installation changes, don’t forget to disconnect the power cord. For help with determining your system’s optimum gain structure (signal levels) please refer to the Crown Amplifier Application Guide, available online at www.crownaudio.com. page 11...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operating with a 2-ohm load is not recommended, as the amplifier might shut down. Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that results from overdriving other system components. Operation Manual...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    XLS Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators A. Cooling Vents Front-to-rear forced airflow. B. Level Controls Two black rotary level controls, one for each channel. C. Clip Indicators Two red LEDs, one for each channel, illu- minate when the channel’s output signal is being overdriven.

  • Page 14: Back Panel Controls And Connectors

    Note: Binding post outputs on European models come with safety plugs installed to prevent European power-cord plugs from being inserted. The top & bottom entry positions for these connectors should therefore be used with European models.

  • Page 15: Advanced Features And Options

    Operation Manual 4.1.3 Circuit Breaker The high-voltage power supplies of your Crown amplifier are protected by a circuit breaker. The breaker rating varies depending on model and supply voltage as follows:...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    If indicators do not return to normal after restarting your amp, check the fuse and replace if necessary, or return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing. • No input signal.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 full bandwidth power, from 20 Hz to 1 kHz Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) 60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1, from full rated output to –40 dB Operation Manual XLS 202 XLS 402 250W 570W...
  • Page 18 Construction Ventilation Cooling Air Volume Requirements (per minute per unit) Dimensions: Width, Height, Depth (behind mounting surface) Net Weight, Shipping Weight page 18 XLS 202 XLS 402 > 200 –82 dB –82 dB –58 dB –58 dB ± 10 mV ±...

  • Page 19: Ac Power Draw And Thermal Dissipation

    The value used for Power Factor is 0.86 for the XLS 602, 0.85 for the XLS 402, and 0.87 for the XLS 202. The Power Factor variable is needed to compensate for the difference in phase between the AC mains voltage and current.
  • Page 20 Current Draw Dissipation (Amps) Mains Power Draw 120V 230V btu/hr kcal/hr Figure 7.1 XLS 202 Power Draw, Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles XLS 402 L O A D 4 Ohm Stereo Thermal Current Draw Dissipation (Amps) Mains...
  • Page 21 XLS Series Power Amplifiers 7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation 2 Ohm Stereo Current Draw (Amps) Mains Duty Power Cycle Draw 120V 230V 1359 13.2 1093 10.6 Operation Manual XLS 602 L O A D 4 Ohm Stereo Thermal Current Draw Dissipation (Amps)

  • Page 22: Service

    Remember to transport the unit in the original factory pack. A page 22 list of authorized service centers in your area can be obtained from the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com, or by calling Crown Customer Service. 8.2.2 Factory Service...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product which occurred within the Warranty Period. It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any inten- tional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss which is covered under any of your insurance contracts.
  • Page 24 “Crown” in this warranty. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN- WARRANTY This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product which occurred within the Warranty Period. It does not cover any product...

  • Page 25: Crown Factory Service Information Form

    ! Visa Card Number:___________________________________ Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Operation Manual 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 NATURE OF PROBLEM ! Master Card ! C.O.D. ! Purchase Order for Crown Dealer Exp.
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