Crown CTs 4200 Operation Manual

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CTs Multi-Channel Series Operation Manual
CTs 4200
CTs 8200
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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.
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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.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifier(s) blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or Model Names: CTs 4200, CTs 8200 AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equip- the third prong is provided for your safety.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.6.3 Bridge-Mono 16/8 Mode .......... 9 8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation ....23 with power levels and features carefully chosen • 35 Hz High-Pass Filter (70 Hz in CTs 4200) 2 How to Use This CTs 8200 to perfectly integrate into fixed install design 3.6.4 Bridge-Mono 100V Mode .........
  • Page 4: Unpack Your Amplifier

    3.5 Choose Output Wire and Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface Connectors NOTe: cTs 8200 is shown. Some cTs 4200 features are in different locations. for stacking) Crown recommends using professionally constructed, high- quality, two- or four-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You...
  • Page 5: Wire Your System

    CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 3 Setup 3 Setup See the Crown Amplifier Appli cation Guide, available online at www.crownaudio.com, 3.6 Wire Your System 3.6.3 Bridge-Mono 16/8 Mode for pin assignments for See the Crown caUTiON: Never change the position of commonly used connector caUTiON: Never change the position of Amplifier Appli cation...
  • Page 6 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 3 Setup 4 Operation 4. WaRNiNg: Never connect the output 3.7 Connect to AC Mains 3.8 Startup Procedure 4.1 Precautions to a power supply, battery or power Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power source Use the following procedure when first turning on Your amplifier is protected from internal and main.
  • Page 7 VCA-MC4A module. four-position switch is used to select the when the amplifier output channel has Note: cTs 8200 is shown. Some cTs 4200 above –40 dBu. Note: cTs 8200 is shown. Some cTs 4200 ampli fier’s mode of operation: Dual 8/4 ohms, stopped operating.
  • Page 8 5.2 Advanced Features aTTeNUaTiON in dB amplifier features, please visit the crown A fixed 35-Hz (70-Hz in CTs 4200) high-pass filter per The signal level for each input can be attenu ated 5.2.1 Switching Power Supply web site at www.crownaudio.com.
  • Page 9: Input Sensitivity

    5.3.2 input Sensitivity POSSIBLE REASON: • Thermal Level Control (TLC) is active. The CTs 4200 and CTs 8200 have a fixed input • The AC line voltage has dropped below Note: If the signal sounds distorted even sen sitivity of 1.4V. A service option is available for...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 7 Specifications 6 Troubleshooting CTs 4200: MINIMUM GUARANTEED POWER (in watts, 0.1% THD) 120VAC, 60 Hz units Dual Mode CONDITION: No sound, even though CONDITION: Thermal indicator is Channels Driven the amp has power. Power LED is on flashing.
  • Page 11 7 Specifications 7 Specifications The following specifications apply to all models in Dual 8/4 ohm mode with 8-ohm loads unless otherwise specified. Performance CTs 4200 CTs 8200 Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) ± 0.5 dB ±...
  • Page 12: Ac Power Draw And Thermal Dissipation

    Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Measurements made with 120VAC mains. Line current figures for 230VAC units derived by multiplying 120VAC figures by 0.5. Data based on all channels driven. CTs 4200 Rated Line Current Line Current...
  • Page 13: Service

    Measurements made with 120VAC mains. Line current figures for 230VAC units derived by multiplying 120VAC figures by 0.5. remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. is available at 1. Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Ser vice Data based on all channels driven. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
  • Page 14 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 10 Warranty UNiTed STaTeS & caNada SUMMARY OF WARRANTY other encumbrances. The refund will be equal to ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT. the actual purchase price, not including inter est, THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, insurance, closing costs, and other finance PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULT ING FROM...
  • Page 15 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers PROdUcT RegiSTRaTiON Crown Audio, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. NOTES Elkhart, IN 46517-9439 Phone: 574-294-8000 Fax: 574-294-8329 www.crownaudio.com Online registration is also available at http://crownweb.crownintl.com/webregistration. *Warranty is only valid within the United States of America. For information on Warranty outside of the U.S.A, please contact your local distributor.
  • Page 16 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers Crown Audio Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Audio Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.) Model: ____________________________________________ Serial Number: _____________________...

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