Welcome; Features; How To Use This Manual - Crown Xs Series Operation Manual

Xs Series Power Amplifiers
1 kHz
Xs500
Power*
750W**
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)
500W
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)
400W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)
1,600W**
4-ohm Bridge
1,450W
8-ohm Bridge
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power
in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.
** at 0.5% THD.
1 kHz
Xs700
Power*
900W**
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)
750W
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)
450W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)
1,900W**
4-ohm Bridge
1,645W
8-ohm Bridge
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power
in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.
** at 0.5% THD.
1 kHz
Xs900
Power*
1,200W**
2-ohm Dual (per ch.)
900W
4-ohm Dual (per ch.)
600W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)
2,500W**
4-ohm Bridge
2,100W
8-ohm Bridge
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power
in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.
** at 0.5% THD.
Operation Manual

1 Welcome

®
The Xs Series of power amplifiers from Crown
represents a new era in affordable, quality
power amplification. The line consists of four
models, each in a uniform, rugged chassis. The
Xs Series incorporates the best of tried-and-
true design principles and innovative features.
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, Xs Series amplifiers include 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.
1 kHz
Xs1200
Power*
2-ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,600W**
4-ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,100W
8-ohm Dual (per ch.)
650W
4-ohm Bridge
3,000W**
8-ohm Bridge 2,300W
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power
in watts at 1kHz with 0.15% THD.
** at 0.5% THD.

1.1 Features

• Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis.
• Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive
thermal buildup.
• Models have touch-proof binding post out-
®
puts, Speakon outputs, Phoenix-style inputs,
and electronically balanced XLR-1/4" combo
inputs with daisy-chain XLR outputs.
• Features precision detented level controls,
power switch, and eight LEDs which indicate
signal and clip for each channel, AC mains,
power, bridge mode, temperature and fault con-
ditions.
• Microprocessor-controlled protection sys-
tem.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable
Warranty completely protects your investment
and guarantees its specifications.

1.2 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 Technical Sup-
port, 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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