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The information furnished in 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. If you need special assistance beyond the scope of this manual, please contact the Crown Technical Support Group.
Added Module Parts Lists for Module CPNs: 102140-9 revB, 126883-2 rev B, 127321-2, 127323-2, 127353-3, 127354-3, 127451-4 and 127452-4. Added Schematics 127451-4 and 127452-4. Added Assembly Parts List for CE1000A and CE2000A Domestic. Revised Crown logo. Updated Cover Page, Revision History and Table of Contents.
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Table of Contents 3.8 Protection Circuitry ............3-4 3.8.1 Time Dependent VI Limit ......... 3-4 3.8.2 Temperature Protection ........... 3-5 3.8.3 Low-Frequency and Short-Circuited Protection..3-5 3.8.4 Input Compressor ............ 3-5 3.8.5 Turn-On Delay............3-6 3.8.6 Output Relay Muting ..........
CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Table of Contents PWA 102139-11 ..............8-51 Component Map ............. 8-65 PWA 102140-6 (102140 revH) ..........8-67 Component Map ............. 8-81 PWA 102140-8 ..............8-83 Component Map ............. 8-97 PWA 102140-9 revB ............8-100 Component Map ............
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Table of Contents 9 Field Modifications ..........9-1 9.1 Fan Circuit Balast Resistors ......9-1 9.2 Timing/Mute Capacitors ....... 9-1 9.3 Modification for Noise/Oscillation Problem .. 9-3 9.4 Bootstrap Resistor Modification ....9-4 9.5 Channel 1 Output to Channel 2 Speakon ..9-5 10 Schematics ............
1 Introduction 1.2 Warranty Each Reference Manual contains basic policies as This manual contains service information for the Crown related to the customer. For further assistance please CE-Series power amplifiers. It is designed to be used contact the Crown Technical Support Group at: in conjunction with the CE-Series Reference Manual.
When in “bridge-mono” mode the amplifier bridges Crown specifications are guaranteed for three years. the two output channels for twice the output voltage. Further, we guarantee that every Crown amplifier will meet or exceed its published specs. 1.3.4 Indicators A green LED SIGNAL indicator for each channel, which 1.3.1 Performance...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Dimensions: Standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) rack mount Weight: The CE 1000 weighs 32.6 pounds (14.79 kg). width (EIA RS-310-B), 5.25-inch (13.34-cm) height The CE 2000 weighs 40.3 pounds (18.28 kg). For and 12.25-inch (31.11-cm) depth behind front mounting shipping weight, add 6 lbs (2.7 kg) to each amp.
Rev. D CE Series Service Manual LETHAL energy levels! Be very careful when making connections. Do not attempt to change output wiring until 2 Maintenance the amplifier has been off at least 10 seconds. WARNING: This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels.
Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Step 1: Acquire all information possible from the person(s) 4. Disconnect the 4-wire connector from the circuit board having the problem to determine the nature of the com- that comes from the transformer. plaint. Ask questions like “Why was the amplifier brought in 5.
2.4.4 Service Kit Wire Extensions Figure 2.1. Plug in the input module. A service kit containing wire extensions is available from the Crown Parts Department (part # 125581-1). By using the Optional Grounding Wire wire extensions provided in the kit, maneuverablility of the 7.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Figure 2.2 CE 1000 with Main Module Removed and Service Kit Installed Maintenance 2-4...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D WARNING: Do not connect any load to the CE-Series power amplifier during these tests until specifically instructed to do so. Type of Test Input Signal and Comments or Adjustment Load Parameters Check for a delay of approximately 6 seconds from 1.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Type of Test Input Signal and Comments or Adjustment Load Parameters Note: Always turn power to the amplifier off prior to 6. Bridge Mono 1-kHz Sine Wave changing the position of the Mode Switch. With the No Load dual/mono switch in the bridge mono position, insert a 0.775 Vrms 1-kHz signal into channel one input.
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D WARNING: Many of the following checks are done by connecting a resistive load to the output of the amplifier. Use caution and follow check-out procedures carefully to ensure correct results. These tests require a resistive load capable of over 2000 W continuous into as low as 2 ohms. WARNING: The CE-Series is capable of drawing in excess of 30 Amperes of current from 120VAC mains when loaded to 2 ohms per channel and with both channels driven by a 1 kHz sine wave.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Type of Test Input Signal and Comments or Adjustment Load Parameters Make sure the sensitivity switch is in the 26-dB posi- 12. Noise No Signal tion and the level controls are fully clockwise. Terminate No Load the input with a 600-ohm load.
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Type of Test Input Signal and Comments or Adjustment Load Parameters 15. Fault Jack No Signal Turn off the amplifier and set up the DMM to measure No Load the voltage at U105-7. Turn on the amplifier and ob- serve this voltage.
Rev. D CE Series Power Amplifier Service Manual lated from chassis ground by an RC network to inter- rupt ground loops. The inverting (-) side of the bal- 3 Circuit Theory anced input is fed to the non-inverting input of the first op-amp (U500-A) stage located on the input card.
The output topology for the CE series amplifiers is a Each of these items are discussed in this section. type of quasi-complementary design using only N-P-N output devices. They also have the classic CROWN ® 3.5.1 Voltage Translator AB+B biasing configuration also known as MultiMode The Error Amp output is only capable of swinging sev- or triple-deep Darlington.
To ensure optimal performance, num- tween HI-V and +Vcc to limit HI-V to +Vcc +10VDC. bered devices should only be ordered from the Crown Ser- vice Department. The purpose of this supply is prevent the bias string from limiting the rail voltage.
CE Series Power Amplifier Service Manual Rev. D current source would drop enough voltage to require a higher The constant current source is required for proper operation rail voltage. This would increase the dissipation of the out- of the bias servo circuit. It also helps to provide isolation puts since they would never reach this voltage.
Rev. D CE Series Power Amplifier Service Manual The VI circuitry first senses the output current from the activate relay K100 and the mute circuitry if the heatsink current sense resistors R152 and R301 on the positive reaches dangerous levels. side, and R159 and R300 on the negative side.
CE Series Power Amplifier Service Manual Rev. D 3.8.5 Turn-On Delay 3.8.8 Auxiliary Output Jack U104-A provides a time delay after turn-on to let the The auxiliary output jack allows for remote monitoring rails stabilize before connecting the load to the ampli- of the amplifier’s fault status.
Furstentum Liechtenstein, 011-41-75-237-2424, FAX 011-41-75-232- 5393, www.neutrik.com or Neutrik USA, Inc., 195 Lehigh Ave., Lake- wood, NJ 08701-4527, (908) 901-9488, Fax (908) 901-9608, www.neutrikusa.com or Crown International, Inc., 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517-4095, USA, 219-294-8000, FAX 219-294-8329, www.crownaudio.com.
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The professional products has been the dual banana (which chuck should slide easily into the insert/housing incidentally was pioneered by Crown with the DC-300 combination until only approximately -inch (9.5-mm) model). However, recent regulatory requirements in Eu-...
5 Parts When ordering parts, be sure to give the amplifier model and serial number and include a description and the Crown Part Number (CPN) from the parts list- 5.1 General Information ing. Price quotes are available on request. This section contains an overview of the procedure 5.4 Shipment...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102632). Obtain CPNs (Crown Part Numbers) from the bill of material following the illustra- tion. The CPNs on the illustration may not be up-to-date. Notes: 1) Item 1 assy. is shown with heatsink assys. removed in order to provide clarity.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 1000 Domestic Item Qty. Description Chassis, CE 1000/CE 2000 WELD 133817-1 6-32 x .312 PNHD TORX TFS SEM BZ 102884-1 Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC NMB 125400-2 Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 140CFM 133551-1 Guard, Fan 102649-1...
CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Note: Item 1 is shown with front face plate removed in order to provide clarity. Assy. CE 1000 PWA & Chassis Exploded Views 6-4...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 1000 PWA & Chassis Item Qty. Description Chassis, CE 1000/CE 2000 WELD/AP/PC/SP 133817-1 PWA, CE1000 MAIN 127451-4 6-32 X .25 Torx Pnhd Nylon 132240-10604 Blank Plate 126730-1 Screws 126979-1 Exploded Views 6-5...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (133695-1). HS Assy. CE 1000 Isolated Ch.1 Exploded Views 6-6...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 1000 Isolated Ch.1 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE1000 102606-6 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM 126785-1 NYL .115 SHLDR WSHR 126017-2...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102570-3). HS Assy. CE 1000 Isolated Ch.2 Exploded Views 6-8...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 1000 Isolated Ch.2 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE1000 102606-7 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 Isolator, TO-3 0.16 GOLD C/W 102577-1...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (133696-1). HS Assy. CE 1000 Non-isolated Ch.1 Exploded Views 6-10...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 1000 Non-isolated Ch.1 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE1000 102606-6 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM 126785-1...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102572-3). HS Assy. CE 1000 Non-isolated Ch.2 Exploded Views 6-12...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 1000 Non-isolated Ch.2 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE1000 102606-7 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM 126785-1...
CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102634). Obtain CPNs (Crown Part Numbers) from the bill of material following the illustra- tion. The CPNs on the illustration may not be up-to-date. Notes: 1) Item 1 assy. is shown with heatsink assys. removed in order to provide clarity.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 2000 Domestic Item Qty. Description Chassis, CE1000/CE2000 WELD 133817-1 6-32 x .312 PNHD TORX TFS SEM BZ 102884-1 Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 118CFM 133551-1 Guard, Fan 102649-1 8-32 x 1.844 FLT HD PH BLK STL 103281-1 Input Assembly, CE1000 Standard 126773-4...
CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Note: Item 1 is shown with front face plate removed in order to provide clarity. Assy. CE 2000 PWA & Chassis Exploded Views 6-16...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 2000 PWA & Chassis Item Qty. Description Chassis, CE 1000/CE 2000 WELD/AP/PC/SP 125612-2 PWA, CE 2000 Main 102140-6 MSCR, 6-32X.25 TORX PNHD NYLON 132240-10604 Exploded Views 6-17...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (133697-1). HS Assy. CE 2000 Isolated Ch.1 Exploded Views 6-18...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 2000 Isolated Ch.1 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE 2000 102607-6 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102574-3). HS Assy. CE 2000 Isolated Ch.2 Exploded Views 6-20...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 2000 Isolated Ch.2 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE 2000 102607-7 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (133698-1). HS Assy. CE 2000 Non-isolated Ch.1 Exploded Views 6-22...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 2000 Non-isolated Ch.1 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE 2000 102607-6 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D See illustration on next page (102576-3). HS Assy. CE 2000 Non-isolated Ch.2 Exploded Views 6-24...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual HS Assy. CE 2000 Non-isolated Ch.2 Item Qty. Description Heatsink, CE 2000 102607-7 2SC5242 NPN 230V 15A 30MHZ 103200-1 M3 x 10 TFS 6-32 TORX PNHD SEM BZ 103233-1 NPN, TO-3 MJ21194 PWR 102659-1 6-32 x .312 TORX PAN HD TFS 102719-1 4-40 x .437 TORX PAN HD TFS SEM...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Assy. CE 1000 Domestic (using PWA 102139-8) Refer to drawing on page 6-2. Item Qty. Description Assy, CE1000 PWA & Chassis PWA, CE1000 Main/Input 102139-8 Chassis, CE1000/CE2000 125612-3 [NOW 133817-1] Screw, 6-32X.312 Torx Pnhd Sem 103433-70605 Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 140CFM 133551-1...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 1000 Domestic (using PWA 102139-8) continued Parts NOT shown in drawing on page 6-2: Item Qty. Description Wire, 14 blk fast fast x 4.0 x flag A11384-C040M Wire, 14 blk fast x 14 x tab A11384-C140N Wire, 14 blk flag x 14 x flag A11384M140M...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Assy. CE 1000A Domestic (using PWA 102139-8) Refer to drawing on page 6-2. Item Qty. Description Assy, CE1000 PWA & Chassis PWA, Main/input CE1000A 127451-4 Chas, CE1000A/CE2000A Charcoal 126729-5 [was Screw, 6-32X.312 Torx Pnhd Sem] [was103433-70605] Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 140CFM 133551-1...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 1000A Domestic (using PWA 102139-8) continued Parts NOT shown in drawing on page 6-2: Item Qty. Description Wire, 14 blk fast fast x 4.0 x flag A11384-C040M Wire, 14 blk fast x 14 x tab A11384-C140N Wire, 14 blk flag x 14 x flag A11384M140M...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Assy. CE 2000 Domestic (Using PWA 102140-8) Refer to diagram on page 6-14. Item Qty. Description Assy, CE 2000 PWA & Chassis PWA, CE2000 Main/input 102140-8 Chassis, CE1000/CE2000 125612-3 [was 6-32 x .312 PNHD TORX TFS SEM BZ] [was 102884-1] Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 140CFM 133551-1...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 2000 Domestic (using PWA 102140-8) continued Parts NOT shown in drawing on page 6-14: Item Qty. Description Wire, 14 blk fast fast x 4.0 x flag A11384-C040M Wire, 14 blk fast x 14 x tab A11384-C140N Wire, 14 blk flag x 14 x flag A11384M140M...
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CE Series Service Manual Rev. D Assy. CE 2000A Domestic (Using PWA 127452-4) Refer to diagram on page 6-14. Item Qty. Description Assy, CE 2000A PWA & Chassis PWA, Main/input CE2000 127452-4 Chas, CE1000A/CE20000A charcoal 126729-5 [was 6-32 x .312 PNHD TORX TFS SEM BZ] [was 102884-1] Fan, 120 x 120 x 38mm 24VDC 140CFM 133551-1...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Assy. CE 2000A Domestic (using PWA 127452-4) continued Parts NOT shown in drawing on page 6-14: Item Qty. Description Wire, 14 blk fast fast x 4.0 x flag A11384-C040M Wire, 14 blk fast x 14 x tab A11384-C140N Wire, 14 blk flag x 14 x flag A11384M140M...
Main PWA built on 102138-9 PWB. Includes bootstrap placements for obsolete modules where applicable. update. Use 127451-4 as service replacement. Call the Crown Technical Support Group if you re- quire a parts list or schematic for a module not in- 7.2.2 Input PWA: cluded in this manual.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 126883 Input PWA built on 127004 PWB. Used with main PWAs 7.3.2 Schematic Diagrams starting with 102139-8. Sensitivity switch was removed, Main PWA and moved to the main PWA. Use 127049-1 as service For main PWA 127451-4 refer to schematic 127451-4. replacement, which is PWA 126883 with new faceplate.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 8 Module Parts Lists The following pages provide parts lists for modules used in the CE Series amplifiers, along with compo- nent maps to help locate individual parts. Schemat- ics are located in the back of the manual. Module Parts 8-1...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 102139 rev H PWA, Main CE1000 PWB part number 102138-6 PWA part number 102139-6 Schematic Drawing number 102141 rev F Module Parts 8-3...
Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Component Map for use with Main PWA #102139-6 Module Parts 8-17...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 102140 rev H PWA, Main CE2000 PWB part number 102138-6 PWA part number 102140-6 Schematic Drawing number 102141 rev F Module Parts 8-67...
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual Component Map for use with Main PWA #102140-6 Module Parts 8-81...
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R6 and R18 need to be upgraded to a new value, and resistor R29 should be removed. This section details field modifications authorized and recommended by Crown which should be performed This problem has only occured on 102138-8(CE1000) on affected units. Only the specific models identi- and 102140-8(CE2000) boards and earlier, (before No- fied in each case should be modified.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual CAUTION! The main module MUST be cleaned! To clean the board, use only a soft bristle brush and high grade IPA isopropyl alcohol. Using any- thing else can damage the components. C221 C121 C124 C224 Figure 9.1.
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Perform the modification as follows: 5. Replace the capacitiors with 15 ohm, 0.1W surface mount resistors, Crown part number A11371-1501. 6. Reassemble the module and re-install in the ampli- fier. Figure 9.2. Standard SST module, component side Figure 9.3.
Hook each wire in preparation for soldering. See components. Check first to verify if a previous modifi- Figure 9.4. cation has already been performed by a Crown au- thorized servicer. Previously installed bootstrap resis- 5. Solder each prepared end of the white bootstrap tor may be located on main board top next to C1 ca- supply wire to the resistor.
Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 9.5 Channel 1 Output to Channel 2 Procedure: 1. Solder a 14 AWG wire across the two solder pads Speakon Modification indicated in Figure 9.7 below. This will route the Chan- Applicability: CE-1000, CE-2000, UT-1010, UT-2020, nel 1 output signal to the Channel 2 Speakon.
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Rev. D CE Series Service Manual 10 Schematics 10.1 General Information The schematics provided are representative only. There may be slight variations between amplifier to amplifier. These schematics are intended to be used for troubleshooting purposes only. Please refer to Section 7, Module and Schematic Information, for assistance in selecting the correct schematic to ref- erence for your amplifier.