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Crown CTs 600 Operation Manual

Cts 2-channel series commercial audio power amplifiers
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CTs 2-Channel Series Operation Manual
CTs 600
CTs 1200
CTs 2000
CTs 3000
Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your local
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.
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.
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, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000
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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 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 3000, CTs 2000, CTs 1200, CTs 600 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 They must be 3.8 Startup Procedure ..........12 9.2 US Service ............28 • JTS circuitry (CTs 600/1200 only) quickly treated with respect and correctly installed if protects BJT output transistors from unsafe 4 Operation ......... 12 9.2.1 Service at a US Service Center ....
  • Page 4 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 3 Setup 1 Welcome 2 How to Use This Features (continued from page 5) 3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier • Legendary Crown class I (BCA ® ) and class 3.2 Install Your Amplifier 3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling AB+B (Multi-Mode ) output topol ogies ®...
  • Page 5 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 3 Setup 3 Setup 3.6 Wire Your System 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors 3.6.1 Dual 8/4/2 Mode Figure 3.3 shows connector pin assignments for Typical input and output wiring, along with Attenuator balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 shows connec tor Figure 3.3 and Mode Switch settings are shown in Figures 3.6 and pin assignments for unbalanced wiring.
  • Page 6 70V transformer. INPUTS: Connect input wiring to both channels. INPUTS: OUTPUTS: In Dual Mode, the CTs 600/1200 can Connect the signal to the Channel 1 input. On the power 25/50/70V lines; the CTs 2000/3000 can back panel, set the “Y” Input Switch to ON.
  • Page 7 For help with determining your system’s optimum gain structure (signal levels) please refer to the Crown Ampli fier Figure 4.1 CTs 600 front panel. Application Guide, available online at www.crownaudio.com. page 12 Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 NOTE: By default, the sleep circuit is not active of output transistor damage. on the CTs 600/1200, but may be activated as a 5.1.8 DC Output Servo service option. This level of protection enables Crown to...
  • Page 9 The setting of the among these settings: CTs 600/1200: 1.4V (8/4 ohms), 26 dB gain, and 1.4V (70V to be easily integrated into distributed systems.
  • Page 10 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting CONDITION: Power indicator is off. CONDITION: Data indicator not CONDITION: Fault indicator is flash ing, even though PIP module is POSSIBLE REASON flashing. CONDITION: No sound, even though installed and host computer control the amp has power.
  • Page 11 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 7 Specifications 7 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power CTs 600 CTs 1200 CTs 2000 CTs 3000 Performance CTs 600 CTs 1200 CTs 2000 CTs 3000 (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Power at 0.1% THD Power at 0.1% THD Power at 0.35% THD...
  • Page 12 Figure 7.5 CTs 2000/3000 Typical Crosstalk vs. Frequency Figure 7.2 CTs 600/1200 Typical Crosstalk vs. Frequency Figure 7.4 CTs 2000/3000 Typical Frequency Response (1W) Figure 7.1 CTs 600/1200 Typical Frequency Response (1 W, 8 ohms) Figure 7.6 CTs 2000/3000 Figure 7.3...
  • Page 13 Measurements made with 120VAC mains. Line current figures for 230VAC units derived by multiplying 120VAC figures by 0.5. 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. Data based on all channels driven. CTs 600 CTs 1200 Rated Line Current...
  • Page 14 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers 8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation 8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation: AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz.
  • Page 15 No user serviceable parts inside. defect and ship the product from the service center is available at 1. Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Ser vice further warrant the new Crown product regardless Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
  • Page 16 CTs Power Amplifiers CTs Power Amplifiers PROdUcT RegiSTRaTiON Crown Audio, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. 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 17 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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