Download Print this page
Crown CTS SERIES CTS 1200 Catalog

Crown CTS SERIES CTS 1200 Catalog

Crown stereo amplifier user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for CTS SERIES CTS 1200:

Advertisement

Crown
Power Amplifiers
®

Advertisement

loading

Summary of Contents for Crown CTS SERIES CTS 1200

  • Page 1 Crown Power Amplifiers ®...
  • Page 3 INSTALLED SOUND CTs 2-Channel Series CTs Multi-Channel Series CTs Multi-Channel with CobraNet CDi Series DSi Series...
  • Page 4: Power Output

    *Maximum average power in watts at rated THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz. Foundation  FEATURES • High power density. All two channel models in a 2U chassis. • New Crown Switching Power Supply for lighter weight. • Selectable “Constant-Voltage” or low-impedance operation per channel. • 100V direct outputs on all models.
  • Page 5: Specifications

     SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20 Hz - 20 kHz): ±0.25 dB. Signal to Noise Ratio below rated power (20 Hz to 20 kHz): 105 dB A-weighted. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at full rated power, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz: CTs 600/1200: <...
  • Page 6  FEATURES • High power density: Four-channel model in a 2U chassis, eight-channel model in a 3U chassis. • New Crown Switching Power Supply for lighter weight. • Selectable “Constant-Voltage” or low-impedance (4/8 ohm) operation per channel-pair. • 100V direct outputs.
  • Page 7: Protection Systems

    Fault: If an amplifier channel requires service, the corresponding Fault indicator will illuminate to alert the user of this condition. If this occurs, return the amplifier to the Crown factory or to an authorized Crown service center. High-Pass Filter: A fixed 35-Hz (70-Hz in CTs 4200)
  • Page 8  AMPLIFIERS INSTALLED SOUND CTs Multi-Channel Series: With CobraNet CTs 4200USP/CN, CTs 8200USP/CN All channels driven Models 4-ohm Dual 8-ohm Dual CTs 4200USP/CN 260W 180W CTs 8200USP/CN 200W 160W *Maximum average power in watts at 1kHz at 0.1% THD. †Constant Voltage full-bandwidth power ratings support 100 Hz to 20 kHz due to automatic high-pass filters. CobraNet ...
  • Page 9 CTs 8200USP/CN Back Panel (note USP/CN CobraNet™ module at top left) he Crown ® CTs 4200USP/CN and CTs 8200USP/CN power amplifiers have an integrated 3rd genera- tion, DSP-based input module. It connects the amplifier to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network allowing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via System Architect™...
  • Page 10  AMPLIFIERS INSTALLED SOUND CDi Series: 2/4/8 Ohm, 70V/100V per channel CDi 1000, CDi 2000, CDi 4000, CDi 6000 2-ohm Dual Models (per channel) CDi 1000 700W** CDi 2000 1,000W** CDi 4000 1,600W** 1,200W CDi 6000 3,000W** 2,100W 1,200W 2,500W *Maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz at 0.5% THD.
  • Page 11 Linkwitz-Riley 24/48 dB per octave. Also includes ±15 dB bandpass gain and polarity control. he CDi Series of Crown® amplifiers are professional tools designed and built for installed sound applications. The series includes four models which are identical except for output power: CDi 1000, CDi 2000, CDi 4000 and CDi 6000.
  • Page 12  AMPLIFIERS INSTALLED SOUND DSi Series: 2, 4, 8 ohm DSi 1000, DSi 2000, DSi 4000, DSi 6000 Models DSi 1000 DSi 2000 DSi 4000 DSi 6000 Maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz at 0.5% THD. *With 1% THD. One-touch Performance ...
  • Page 13 Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C at 95% relative humidity (non-condensing). ngineered from the ground up for unmatched quality and performance, the Crown Series of power amplifiers offers four models of 500W, 800W, 1200W and 2100W per channel at 4 ohms. Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, delay and output limiting.
  • Page 15 COMMERCIAL AUDIO Preamplifier-Mixers Amplifiers Mixer-Amplifiers XM Business Music Systems...
  • Page 16  COMMERCIAL AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER-MIXERS 14M, 28M Adaptable  FEATURES • 4 or 8 inputs, 1 or 2 output channels. • Ideal for commercial and industrial use. • Balanced Phoenix-type mic/line inputs; RCA inputs. • Balanced Phoenix-type line outputs. • Any input can be sent to any output. •...
  • Page 17 14M and 28M are high-value mixers for commercial and industrial audio. The mixers ® are part of Crown’s Commercial Audio Series, which also includes mixer-amplifiers and power amplifiers. These low-cost units provide all necessary features in a simple building-block format. Some applications include schools, hospitals, factories, restaurant/retail, houses of worship, fitness facilities, A/V boardrooms, correctional facilities, and small offices.
  • Page 18  COMMERCIAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERS 180A, 280A, 1160A Models 180A 280A 1160A *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. Power Zone  FEATURES • Ideal for commercial and industrial use. • Balanced Phoenix-type line inputs; touch-proofed screw-terminal speaker outputs.
  • Page 19 180A, 280A and 1160A are high-value amplifiers for commercial and industrial audio. They provide 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V). The amps are part of Crown’s Commercial Audio Series, which also includes mixers and mixer-amps. These low-cost units provide all necessary features in a simple building-block format.
  • Page 20  COMMERCIAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERS 660A Model 660A *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. 6-Channel  FEATURES • 6 inputs; 6 amplifier output channels. • Balanced Phoenix-type line inputs; touch-proof screw-terminal speaker outputs. • Advanced protection system includes output current limiting, DC protection, circuit breaker/fuse, and thermal protection.
  • Page 21 It provides 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V) on channels 1 through 4, and 4-ohm outputs on channels 5 and 6. The 660A is a part of Crown’s Commercial Audio Series, which also includes mixers and mixer-amps. These low-cost units provide all necessary features in a simple building-block format.
  • Page 22  COMMERCIAL AUDIO MIXER-AMPLIFIERS 180MA, 280MA, 1160MA Models 180MA 280MA 1160MA *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. Practical  FEATURES • 4 to 8 inputs, 1 to 2 amplifier output channels. • Ideal for commercial and industrial use. •...
  • Page 23 A/V boardrooms, correctional facilities, and small offices. Easily configured for a range of uses such as paging, background music, security, and evacua- tion instructions, Crown’s Commercial Audio units are the smart choice for commercial sound. Output Signal Presence Indicator: Green LED,...
  • Page 24  COMMERCIAL AUDIO MIXER-AMPLIFIERS 135MA, 160MA Models 135MA 160MA *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. Practical  FEATURES • 3 inputs and one 35W amplifier output channel in 135MA. • 4 inputs and one 60W amplifier output channel in 160MA. •...
  • Page 25 A/V boardrooms, correctional facilities, and small offices. Easily configured for a range of uses such as paging, background music, security, and evacua- tion instructions, Crown’s Commercial Audio units are the smart choice for commercial sound. Input Signal Clip Indicators: Green LED, one above each channel's input attenuator, flashes brightly at threshold of audible distortion.
  • Page 26  COMMERCIAL AUDIO MIXER-AMPLIFIERS 140MPA Model 140MPA *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. Music & Paging  FEATURES • 4 inputs (each with a volume control), one 40W amplifier output channel. • Ideal for paging, background music, and music-on-hold. •...
  • Page 27 70V terminals. Accepts up to 10 AWG terminal forks. Non-touch cover included. Output VCA Connector: 4-pin Phoenix-type connector for two VCA control lines of +10 VDC and ground. Compatible with Crown 1-VCAP module. Priority Connector: 3-pin Phoenix-type connec- tor for push-to-talk mic contact closure.
  • Page 28  COMMERCIAL AUDIO XM TUNER-MIXER-AMPLIFIERS 180MAx Pack (180MAx tuner-mixer-amplifier also available separately) Model 180MAx *Minimum guaranteed power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.5% THD. XM Enabled  FEATURES • Programmable XM tuner with XM channel data display. • Independent bass and treble controls for each input. •...
  • Page 29 ® commercial use. It is designed for easy installation. Applications include restaurants, retail stores, coffee shops and other commercial establishments. The system includes the Crown 180MAx tuner- mixer-amplifier (also available separately), four JBL 70V transformers, XM antenna and a wireless remote control. Built into the 180MAx is an XM Radio tuner that receives satellite radio stations with digital sound quality.
  • Page 31 PORTABLE PA XTi Series XLS Series...
  • Page 32  AMPLIFIERS PORTABLE PA XTi Series: World Class XTi 1000, XTi 2000, XTi 4000, XTi 6000 Model XTi 1000 XTi 2000 XTi 4000 XTi 6000 1 kHz power with 0.5% THD. * With 1% THD. World-Class  FEATURES • Computer connectivity via USB allows fast setup and configuration with HiQnet™.
  • Page 33 Linkwitz-Riley 24/48 dB per octave. Also includes ±15 dB bandpass gain and polarity control. he XTi Series of Crown amplifiers are professional tools designed and built for portable PA applica- ® tions. The series includes four models which are similar except for output power: XTi 1000, 2000, 4000 and 6000.
  • Page 34  AMPLIFIERS PORTABLE PA XLS-III Series: Performance and Flexibility XLS1000, XLS1500, XLS2000, XLS2500 Models XLS1000 XLS1500 XLS2000 XLS2500 *Maximum average power in watts at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz. Innovation  FEATURES • High Performance, Lightweight Class-D amplifier – weighs less than 11 lbs. •...
  • Page 35 Blue LED will illuminate when on. Circuit Breaker: Back-panel breaker provides overload protection. ake command of center stage with Crown's new XLS amplifiers. The high- performance class-D amplifier combined with its integrated PureBand™ Crossover System deliver unmatched performance and sound; while its multiple inputs let you plug in anything you want.
  • Page 36  AMPLIFIERS PORTABLE PA XLS Series: Affordable and Reliable XLS 5000 Models XLS 5000 2,500W *Maximum average power in watts at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz. Evolution  FEATURES • Housed in a rugged, all-steel 3U chassis. • Efficient forced-air fan prevents excessive thermal buildup. •...
  • Page 37 Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the IN position. he XLS 5000 power amplifier from Crown represents a new era in affordable, quality power amplification. It incorporates the best of tried-and-true design principles and innovative features, all in a rugged, light-weight 3U chassis.
  • Page 39 TOURING I-Tech HD Series Macro-Tech i Series...
  • Page 40  AMPLIFIERS TOURING I-Tech Series: Excellence Without Compromise I-T4000, I-T6000, I-T8000 Model 2-ohm Dual (per ch.) MA-5000i MA-9000i MA-12000i 6,000W *Guaranteed minimum power in watts at 20 Hz-20 kHz with 0.1% THD Raising the Bar–Again  FEATURES • BSS OMNIDRIVEHD™ DSP processing with IIR and linear phase FIR filters. •...
  • Page 41 Stereo: 1/2/4/8/16 ohms. Bridge Mono: 2/4/8 ohms. rown continues the tradition of excellence and innovation with the Crown delivering unmatched versatility, power and performance for touring sound applications. Featuring onboard high-definition BSS OMNIDRIVEHD™ DSP with 24-bit, 192 kHz Cirrus Logic SHARC A/D and D/A converters, the I-Tech HD Series also offers a new software interface that provides easier system- level changes, and includes a configuration wizard.
  • Page 42 2-ohm Dual (per channel) (per channel, 1 kHz) (per channel) 3,000W 2,000W 2,000W 4,700W 2,800W 3,500W 3,750W 4,500W ® ® i Series continues the Crown Macro-Tech legacy of ® 4-ohm Dual 8-ohm Dual 4-ohm 8-ohm (per channel) Bridge Bridge 2,500W 1,250W...
  • Page 43 Bright green: Channel’s output signal has reached the onset of audible clipping. he Crown Macro-Tech i Series amplifiers continue the Macro-Tech legacy of unparalleled sonic accu- racy and detail, putting sound quality above all else. Their patented, cutting-edge Class-I circuitry gets more power out of an amplifier with less waste.
  • Page 45 RECORDING & BROADCAST D Series...
  • Page 46  AMPLIFIERS RECORDING & BROADCAST D Series: Long-Term Favorites D-45, D-75A Models D-45 D-75A *Maximum average power in watts at 0.1% THD, 1 kHz. Tried & True  FEATURES • Powerful AB+B class circuitry yields maximum efficiency with minimum crossover “notch” distortion. ®...
  • Page 47  SPECIFICATIONS Performance Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 1watt. Phase Response: +10 to –15 degrees from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 1 watt. Signal-to-Noise: 106 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at full bandwidth FTC power. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.001% at full bandwidth FTC power from 20 Hz to 400 Hz increasing linearly to...
  • Page 49 CINEMA DSi Series CTs 2-Channel Series CTs Multi-Channel Series...
  • Page 50  AMPLIFIERS CINEMA DSi Series: 2/4/8 Ohm DSi 1000, DSi 2000, DSi 4000, DSi 6000 Models DSi 1000 DSi 2000 DSi 4000 DSi 6000 Maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz at 0.5% THD. *With 1% THD. One-Touch Performance ...
  • Page 51 System Monitor. The intuitive front panel LCD screen guides installers through a setup pro- cess—featuring presets for the industry-standard JBL cinema loudspeaker systems—to make configuration quick and easy. At the touch of a button, Crown’s DSi cinema amplifiers deliver perfectly matched performance with each award-winning JBL ScreenArray this the ultimate cinema solution.
  • Page 52  AMPLIFIERS CINEMA DSi-8M: Convenient Monitoring DSi-8M Performance Monitor  FEATURES • Compact 2-rack unit. • 8 channels for monitoring processor or amplifier inputs. • All inputs and outputs are balanced to interface with new cinema processors. • No level jumps when switching between processor and amplifiers. •...
  • Page 53 DSi-8M is a projection booth monitor designed to work with bi-amplified cinema ® systems using the Crown DSi Series amplifiers. All controls necessary for daily operation of the DSi-8M are easily accessible on the front panel. 8-channel monitoring allows you to moni- tor either the processor or the power amplifier’s outputs: L, C, R, Ls, Rs, Bsl, Bsr, and Sub in...
  • Page 54 Cinema Systems employ quality Crown professional amplifiers along with optional amplifier accessories for the best in cinema sound. Crown’s Digital B-Chain system, which provides the first all- digital cinema solution, employs Crown’s CTs Series amplifiers, IQ Networking amplifier modules, and Crown’s DBC...
  • Page 55 AMPLIFIERS CINEMA Other Cinema Products CTs Multi-Channel Note: For more information about the products featured in this section, please refer to the following Crown sections: CTs 2-Channel, CTs Multi-Channel, XLS Series.  FEATURES • High power density: Four-channel model in a 2U chassis, eight-channel model in a 3U chassis.
  • Page 57 NETWORKED PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES PIPs Accessories...
  • Page 58 PIP LITE SmartAmp Automation for Networked Audio he Crown PIP LITE is a PIP (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2 compatible amplifiers. The PIP-LITE connects to an audio control network via 100 Mb Ethernet. The audio path in the PIP LITE is processed totally in the analog domain.
  • Page 59 PIP USP4 he Crown PIP-USP4 is a 4th generation DSP-based PIP ® Input Processor) input module for CTs Series two channel amplifiers. The USP4 connects to an Ethernet network allowing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via System Architect. In addition, the USP4 allows the...
  • Page 60 Fits into a 2-gang electrical box. Wall-Mount Controllers Crown VCAP panels are wall-mounted panels with potentiometers that provide remote control of the volume of Crown CTs amplifier channels via a VCA-MC4 or VCA-MC8 module installed in the amplifier. Two models are available: 1-VCAP and 4-VCAP.
  • Page 61 It is designed to be used with Commercial Audio models 135MA and 160MA mixer-amplifiers. IST Isolation Transformer The Crown IST is a 600-ohm to 600-ohm isolation transformer used for telephone connectivity. It is designed to be used with Commercial Audio models 135MA and 160MA mixer-amplifiers.
  • Page 63 PRODUCT APPLICATIONS & WARRANTY Installed Sound Product Applications Live Sound Product Applications Crown Amplifier Warranty...
  • Page 64  ACCESSORIES & APPLICATIONS INSTALLED SOUND PRODUCT APPLICATIONS...
  • Page 65  ACCESSORIES & APPLICATIONS INSTALLED SOUND PRODUCT APPLICATIONS...
  • Page 66  ACCESSORIES & APPLICATIONS LIVE SOUND PRODUCT APPLICATIONS...
  • Page 67 Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”) that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship.
  • Page 68 Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”) that the new Crown prod- uct is free of defects in materials and workmanship, and we further warrant the new Crown product regardless of the reason for failure, except as excluded in this Warranty.