Front Panel Features; Back Panel Features - Crown XLS 1000 Operation Manual

XLS Series Power Amplifi ers

Front Panel Features

Indicators:
Signal Presence Indicator: Two green LED's, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel input
signal exceeds -40dBu
-10 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal level exceeds -10dB below clip
-20 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal level exceeds -20dB below clip
Clip Indicator: Two red LED's, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel's output is being overdriven.
Thermal Indicator: Two red LED's, one for each channel, illuminate when thermal compression begins.
Gain (Level) Controls:
Two black rotary level controls,
one for each channel.
Menu/Prev/Next:
Three buttons located near the
LCD screen that are used to
configure and access the
integrated processing.

Back Panel Features

Circuit Breaker:
Provides overload protection
AC Power 4-Pole Speakon
Connector These two connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole
Speakon connectors. The channel 1 connector is
wired for both channels so it can be used for
bridge-mode wiring or stereo wiring of two
speakers to a single Speakon.
Operation Manual
LCD Screen:
Back-lit LCD screen allows for
crossover configuration,
amplifier mode configuration,
and limiter configuration.
Binding Post Output Jacks:
One pair per channel, accepts banana plugs or
bare wire. Note: Binding post outputs on European
models come with safety plugs installed to prevent
European power plugs from being inserted. The
side entry positions for these connectors should
be used with European models.
Output Connectors:
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Cooling Vents:
Front to rear forced air flow.
Fans: RCA (Phono) Inputs:
Provide front to back
Two RCA inputs are provided
forced airflow for cooling. (one per channel)
¼ Inch Inputs:
2 – ¼ Inch input connectors
are provided (one per
channel). These inputs can
also be used to loop-thru
signal to additional amplifiers.
Power Button
Turns amplifier power on and
off. Blue LED will illuminate
when power is turned on.
Balanced XLR Inputs:
Two 3-pin XLR input
connectors are provided
(one per channel)
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