Welcome; Features; How To Use This Manual - Crown Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Operation Manual

Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier
* 1 kHz
MA-3600VZ
Power
2 ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,800W
1,565W
4 ohm Dual (per ch.)
1,120W
8 ohm Dual (per ch.)
3,505W
4 ohm Bridge-Mono
3,140W
8 ohm Bridge-Mono
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts
at 1 kHz with 0.1% THD.
Operation Manual

1 Welcome

1.1 Features

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The Crown Macro-Tech 3600VZ profes-
sional power amplifier features Crown's pat-
®
ented Variable Impedance (VZ ) power
supply. This power supply, along with
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advanced semiconductor technology, enables
the Macro-Tech 3600VZ to pack more power
into a mere 3½ inches of vertical rack space
than ever before. Because it's a Macro-Tech,
you have the added benefit of PIP ™ compati- •
bility for access to custom input modules and
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ODEP protection to keep the show going long
after other amplifiers would fail.
Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated •
pieces of engineering capable of producing
extremely high power levels. They must be
treated with respect and correctly installed if
they are to provide the many years of reliable
service for which they were designed.
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.
Please take the time to study this manual so
that you can obtain the best possible service
from your amplifier.
Grounded Bridge design delivers large
voltage swings without stressing output-
transistors, resulting in lower distortion
and superior reliability.
Patented ODEP (Output Device Emulation
Protection) circuitry compensates for
overheating and overload to keep the
amplifier working when others would fail.
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IOC (Input/Output Comparator) circuitry
immediately alerts of any distortion
exceeding 0.05%, providing dynamic
proof of distortion-free performance.
Articulated VZ power supplies for each
channel provide excellent crosstalk char-
acteristics and the best power matching to
your load.
2 How to Use This
Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary
information to safely and correctly setup and
operate your amplifier. It does not cover every
aspect of installation, setup or operation that
might occur under every condition. For addi-
tional information, please consult Crown's
Amplifier Application Guide (available online at
www.crownaudio.com), Crown Tech Support,
your system installer or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instruc-
tions, warnings and cautions contained in this
manual. Also, for your protection, please send
in your warranty registration card today. And
save your bill of sale—it's your official proof of
purchase.
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