Back Panel Controls - Crown CE Series Reference Manual

CE-Series Amps with an Attitude!
Power: The power switch is located on the front panel so you
can easily turn the amplifier on or off. When the switch is de-
pressed left, the amp is off. If you ever need to make any wir-
ing or installation changes, don't forget to also disconnect the
power cord.
Please follow these steps when first turning on your amplifier:
1 Turn down the level of your audio source. For example,
set your mixer's volume to "
2 Turn down the amplifier's level controls (counter-clock-
"∞"
wise to ).
3 Turn on the power switch. The power indicator beside the
switch will turn on.
4 After the Power light turns on, test the operating range of
your input by turning up the level of your audio source to
the highest possible operating level before distortion. You
should notice the green signal indicators glowing on your
amplifier.
S-L-O-W S-L-O-W -L-Y -L-Y
5 S-L-O-W S-L-O-W-L-Y S-L-O-W -L-Y turn up the level controls on the front of the -L-Y
amplifier until the maximum desired loudness or power
level is achieved. Be prepared for astounding output!
6 Turn down the level of your audio source to its normal
range.
∞
" (off).
Fig. 3.2 Back
Panel Controls
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