Xs Series Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE Keep these instructions. TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICE- Heed all warnings. ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers Family Name: Xs Model Names: Xs4300, Xs1200, Xs900, Xs700, Xs500 EMC Standards: EN 55103-1:1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 1: Emissions EN 55103-1:1995 Magnetic Field Emissions-Annex A @ 10 cm and 1 M EN 61000-3-2:1995+A14:2000 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (equipment input current ≤16A per phase)
Xs Series Power Amplifiers Table of Contents 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ........12 Important Safety Instructions ............2 3.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors (2-channel models)..13 Declaration of Conformity ..............3 3.4 Back Panel Controls and Connectors (Xs4300).....14 1 Welcome ............
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.
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup 2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier 2.2 Install Your Amplifier When using an equipment rack, mount units Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure directly on top of each other. Close any open any damage that may have occurred during your amplifier is disconnected from the spaces in rack with blank panels.
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired bal- anced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables and connectors. At the amplifier inputs, use either: • 3-pin male XLR cable ends, •...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup Figure 2.8 Stereo Wiring, 2.6 Wire Your System 2-Channel Models 2.6.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figures 2.8 and 2.10. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels. OUTPUTS: Connect speakers to the 5-way binding posts or to ®...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup 2.6.3 Bridge-Mono Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figures 2.11 and 2.12. NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available at www.crownaudio.
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup NOTE: In Bridge-Mono mode, only the 75 Hz for speech. On each mixer input channel, set Channel 1 Level control is functional. the filter frequency just below the lowest fundamen- tal frequency of that channel's instrument. 2.7 Connect to AC Mains 2.9 Startup Procedure Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power...
The load you save may be your own! fier might shut down. The Xs500, 700 900 and 1200 can be used with a 2-ohm 3. Do not short the ground lead of an output cable load.
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation H. Clip Indicators 3.2 Front Panel Controls D. Power Indicator and Indicators Yellow LED indicates that amplifier has been turned on and Two or four red LEDs, one for each channel, illumi- nates when the channel’s output signal is being over- AC power is available.
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation 3.3 Back Panel Controls and D. XLR-1/4" Combo Input Connectors F. IEC Power Inlet Connectors (2-Channel Models) G. Phoenix-Style Input Connectors One per channel, XLR-1/4" combo connector includes 3-pin female XLR connector and A. 4-Pole Speakon Output Connector One per channel, 3-pin Phoenix-style connec- TRS 1/4"...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation 3.4 Back Panel Controls and C. XLR-1/4" Combo Input Connectors Note: Binding post outputs on European mod- Connectors (Xs4300) els come with safety plugs installed to prevent One per channel, XLR-1/4" combo connector European power-cord plugs from being includes 3-pin female XLR connector and inserted.
Xs700 4.1.2 DC Protection Xs500 DC Protection disconnects the loudspeaker load in the event of an output DC offset exceed- ing 2V. In such an event the yellow Fault LED will illuminate (see Figure 4.1) and the ampli- 4.1.4 Thermal Protection...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 5 Troubleshooting CONDITION: No sound. POSSIBLE REASONS: CONDITION: Normal operation. • The amplifier has just turned on and is still in POSSIBLE REASON: the 4-second turn-on delay. • This is normal operation for your amp. • The amplifier is in “fault”...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 7 Service 3. To ensure the safe transportation of your Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely list of authorized service centers in your area require servicing. Before returning your unit for can be obtained from the Crown website at unit to the factory, ship it in an original servicing, please contact Crown Technical Sup- www.crownaudio.com, or by calling Crown...
Xs Series Power Amplifiers 8 Warranty UNITED STATES & CANADA est, insurance, closing costs, and other finance FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN SUMMARY OF WARRANTY charges less a reasonable depreciation on the PRODUCT. THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, product from the date of original purchase.
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Xs Series Power Amplifiers 8 Warranty WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY We will remedy any defect, regardless of the rea- DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND son for failure (except as excluded), by repair, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, replacement, or refund.
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Xs Series Power Amplifiers Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-574-294-8200 Fax: 1-574-294-8124 Owner’s Name : _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________Fax Number: ________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________ Model: __________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number: _________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date : _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NATURE OF PROBLEM...