Crown COMTECH DRIVECORE CT 4150 Operation Manual
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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 situa tion
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: Com-Tech, BCA, Crown, Crown Audio, Amcron and Multi-Mode are registered trademarks of Crown International. IQwic,
PIP and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2011 by Harman International
Some models may be exported under the name Amcron.
, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000
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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: Com-Tech, BCA, Crown, Crown Audio, Amcron and Multi-Mode are registered trademarks of Crown International. IQwic, PIP and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Importantes Instructions de Sécurité 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
CT Power Amplifiers ISSUED BY: Harman International 1718 W. Mishawaka Road Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. European Representative’s Name and Address: David Budge 10 Harvest Close Yateley GU46 6YS United Kingdom Equipment Type: Power Amplifiers Family Name: CT series Model Names: CT8150, CT875, CT4150, CT475 EMC Standards: EN 55103-1:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility –... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Declaration of Conformity ... 3 1 Welcome ... 5 1.1 Features ... 5 2 How to Use This Manual ... 5 3 Features ... 5 4 Setup ... 6 4.1 Unpack Your Amplifier ... 6 4.2 Install Your Amplifier ... -
Page 5: Welcome
It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup, or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide (available online at www. crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Support, your system installer, or system retailer). -
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
Balanced wiring provides better rejection of unwanted noise and hum but unbalanced line may also be used. For more information, refer to the Crown Amplifier Application Guide, available online at www. crownaudio.com. Use 3-pin Phoenix-type cable ends at the amp input connectors. -
Page 8: Wire Your System
4 Setup 4.6 Wire Your System Before you wire your system, you must be familiar with the capabilities of the input routing. The DriveCore amplifier can be configured in two ways: 1. The input for a channel goes out the same channel. This option is the standard configuration. -
Page 9: Startup Procedure
9. Output of amplifier cannot be bridged or multiple channels cannot be connected together. Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that results from overdriving other system components. page 9... -
Page 10: Front Panel
6 Front Panel 1. Fault Indicator 3. Clip Indicator • Red LED • One per output channel • Flashes when the amplifier output channel has stopped operating. Usually this means that the amplifier must be serviced. (See Section 15 Troubleshooting) 2. -
Page 11: Back Panel
CT Power Amplifiers 7 Back Panel 1. AC Power Inlet • Standard IEC type 320 inlet for detachable connector • 100-240V 2. Reset Button/Breaker • Push button switch • Resets the circuit breaker that protects the power supply • A circuit breaker located near the IEC power inlet protects the amplifier from excessive AC current draw. -
Page 12: Amp Configuration
9.1 Normal The amplifier automaticaly operates full output power. 9.2 Green Power Green mode utilizes Crown’s adaptive rail technology for higher efficiency or power on demand. When Amp Configuration DIP switch #4 is set to on, the amplifier will operate in green mode. -
Page 13: Auxiliary Ports
CT Power Amplifiers 10 Auxiliary Port 10.1 Deep Sleep In deep sleep mode, the amp consumes less than 1 watt of power. It is activated via the AUX port with a ground closure. To bring the amplifier out of deep sleep, remove the ground closure via the AUX port. -
Page 14: Advanced Features
10% of efficiency. Through ART, the CT DriveCore is always operating at maximum efficiency. 13.2.4 DriveCore Power Stage Crown has worked with Texas Instruments to develop an audio amplifier on a micro-chip. The result is DriveCore chipset that introduces audiophile quality for an... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
15.2 Fault Indicator FLASHING CONDITION: Fault indicator is FLASHING. POSSIBLE REASON • The amplifier channel has stopped operating. Refer the unit to an authorized Crown Service Center. • Check for shorted outputs 15.3 Thermal Indicator CONDITION: Thermal indicator is ON. POSSIBLE REASON •... -
Page 16: Specifications
16 Specifications Performance Channels Sensitivity Rated Power Output Signal to Noise Ratio (below rated power 20Hz to 20kHz, A-Weighted) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (full rated power, 1kHz) Intermodulation Distortion (from 0dB down to -30dB) Frequency Response (at 1W into 4/8 ohms) Common Mode Rejection (20Hz to 1kHz) Load Ranges General... -
Page 17: Ac Power Draw And Thermal Dissipation
CT Power Amplifiers 17 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Disspation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Measurements made with 120/240 VAC mains. Data based on all channels driven at 8 Ohms. Watts Load Watts in... - Page 18 17 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Disspation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Measurements made with 120/240 VAC mains. Data based on all channels driven at 8 Ohms. Watts Load Watts in...
- Page 19 CT Power Amplifiers 17 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Disspation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Measurements made with 120/240 VAC mains. Data based on all channels driven at 8 Ohms. Watts Load Watts in...
- Page 20 17 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Disspation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Measurements made with 120/240 VAC mains. Data based on all channels driven at 8 Ohms. Watts Load Watts in...
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Page 21: Service
For more information, please contact us direct. Complete the Crown Audio Factory Service Information form, in the back of this manual, when returning a Crown A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for product to the factory or authorized service center. The product being sent to the factory for repair. -
Page 22: 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... - Page 23 “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 which has been damaged because of any...
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Page 25: Product Registration
Online registration is also available at http://crownweb.crownintl.com/webregistration. Warranty is only valid within the country in which the product is purchased. When this form is used to register your product, it may be mailed or faxed. Crown Audio, Inc. 1718 W Mishawaka Rd Elkhart IN 46517 Please note that some information is required. - Page 26 CT Power Amplifiers THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Operation Manual page 26...
- Page 27 CT Power Amplifiers Shipping Address: Crown Audio Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.) Individual or Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________ Street Address (please, no P.O. Boxes): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...