Crown CT 475 DriveCore Operation Manual page 4

1 Welcome
Crown ComTech DriveCore™ amplifiers provide
®
state-of-the-art technology for installed sound applications.
The ComTech amplifiers provide noiseless operation and
small footprint with excellent quality and performance.
ComTech DriveCore amplifiers offer:
1.1 Features
Audiophile Sound
• A signal-to-noise ratio of better than 110dB
• Total harmonic distortion below 0.05% across the full
audio bandwidth
• Greater than 70dB crosstalk
• Frequency response of ±0.5dB
Size Advantage
• Up to 8 channels in a single rack-space
• Weight of only 10 pounds (4.54 Kg)
Power Efficiency
• Over 90% efficient in the DriveCore amplifier stage
• Power consumption of less than 1W when not in use (In
Deep Sleep)
• Green Mode delivers power when needed. Amplifier
efficency increases by up to 10% when compared to typical
class D amplifiers
Typical applications for ComTech DriveCore amplifiers include
boardrooms, video and teleconferencing, VIP suites in stadiums
and arenas, and upscale restaurants and retail outlets.
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2 How to Use This
Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary
information to safely and correctly set up and
operate your amplifier. It does not cover every
aspect of installation, setup, or operation that
might occur under every condition. For additional
information, please consult Crown's Amplifier
Application Guide (available online at www.
crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Support, your
system installer, or system retailer).
CT Power Amplifiers
3 Features
• 4 channel or 8 channel (4 inputs with 4
outputs or 8 inputs with 8 outputs)
• Single rack space
• Balanced 3-pin Barrier block-type/line inputs
• 4-pin Phoenix-type speaker outputs
• Flexible input routing
• Multiple Power Configuration (Auto-Standby,
Deep Sleep, and Green Mode)
• Auxiliary port for amp status and power
saving mode (Deep Sleep)
• Circuit breaker protection with reset switch
• Convection-cooled chassis (no fan)
• Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable
warranty that completely protects your
investment and guarantees its specifications
• Can be used in mass notification and EN 54
systems
• Patented technology including DriveCore
TM
• Fault Reporting through Aux Port
• Adaptive Rail Technology for power
on demand.
• Complies with Green Edge by Harman
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