Quick Start - Crown CE 4000 Reference Manual

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Quick Start!

You've waited a long time for this! We know you just can't wait
to crank up your new Crown
don't want to flip through pages of tech-talk just to find out
where the on switch is. So that's why we provided you with this
quick and simple page to get you up and running right away.
Just take a few minutes to read through this—no more than
five or ten, max—you'll be glad you did.
1. Make sure the CE 4000 amp and all other equipment is
turned off ("O") before you begin wiring. By the way, the
amp power switch is located on the far left side of the front
panel. It is off ("O") when depressed on the left.
2. Mount your CE 4000 amp securely in the rack, or position
it on a solid surface.
3. Connect the left and right inputs coming from your mixer,
preamp, or processor. You can use either balanced
(6.35-mm) phone, 3-pin XLR or barrier block connectors. You
can also choose to run in MONO mode. (See Figure
2.5.)3.2.2 Output Wiring
WARNING: Output terminals marked with the
are dangerous when live. External wiring connected to
these terminals requires installation by an instructed per-
son, or should make use of prebuilt wiring and connec-
tors.
4. Connect the output wiring (left and right speakers). You
can use your choice of Neutrik
nana, spade lug or bare wire, depending on the output
connector configuration you have chosen.
5. Connect your CE 4000 amp and other equipment to your
power source.
6. Turn on your mixer, preamp, signal processor, or any
other equipment in your system EXCEPT your CE 4000
amplifier. (Remember: the best is worth waiting for.)
7. Make sure the Channel 1 and Channel 2 level (volume) con-
trols on your CE 4000 amplifier are turned all the way down
(counterclockwise), then flip the power switch on ("I"). Note:
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The Fault light blinks a few times, and the "Power" light will
glow a bright green to indicate power is on.
8. (Now comes the fun!) Supply input, adjust amp levels and
enjoy.
9. You can check the green signal light to verify input, if nec-
essary.
CAUTION: Excessive output levels may toast your speak-
ers. Crown's CE 4000 amplifiers have such low distortion,
you may not realize the actual level being reached until
it's too late. Please exercise caution and drive your speak-
ers responsibly (or at least warn your neighbors!).
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Typical Stereo
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