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The information furnished in this manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance. If you need special assistance beyond the scope of this manual, please contact the Crown Technical Support Group.
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Table of Contents Introduction ... 4 Parts Information ... 5 Specifications ... 6 Voltage Conversion ... 7 Circuit Theory ... 8 Electrical Checkout Procedures ... 13 Parts List (Non-Module) ... 17 Module and Schematic Information ... 20 Fuse Module Parts List ...
Because most Crown products carry a 3 Year Full Warranty (including round trip shipping within the United States), all warranty service should be referred to the Crown Factory or Authorized Warranty Service Center.
Part Numbering Systems As of the printing of this manual, Crown is using two numbering systems. The elder system always uses eight characters. The first character is a letter. Com- mon letters used are C, D, H, M, P, and Q.
8 ohm load per channel, both channels driven, the sensitivity switch in the 26dB position, the AC supply is 120VAC at 60Hz. Crown specifications are guaranteed through the warranty period (normally 3 years). Because our testing methods are more strin- gent than our published specifications, every Crown amplifier will exceed its published specifications.
The 120 Volt 60 Hz version, sold in the United States, is not voltage selectable. It does not have voltage selection boards. This version is to be used only with 120 Volts, 60Hz. Jumpers Fuses F100/F200 Transmotor Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Voltage Conversion All other versions of the Macro Tech 1200 use voltage selection boards.
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Overview It should be noted that over time Crown makes im- provements and changes to their products for various reasons. This manual is up to date as of the time of writing. For additional information regarding these amplifiers, refer to the applicable Technical Notes provided by Crown for this product.
This negative feedback fixes gain at the offset reference points (and the output of the Error Amp) at a factor of -25.2 with respect to the amplifier output. The Voltage Translators are arranged in a common base configuration for non-inverting voltage gain with equal gain.
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The negative half of the HS is almost identical to the positive half, except that the devices are PNP. One difference is that the PNP bias resistor is slightly Figure 2. Crown Patented Grounded Bridge Topology Theory greater in value so that PNP output devices run closer to the cutoff level under static (no signal) conditions.
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AB+B in the same manner as the HS. When the amplifier output swings positive, the audio is fed to an op-amp stage where it is inverted. This inverted signal is delivered directly to the bases of the positive (NPN) and negative (PNP) LS predrivers. The negative drive forces the LS PNP devices on (NPN off).
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BALANCED INPUTS Figure 3. Typical Crown Amplifier Basic Block Diagram (One Channel Shown) Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Theory +VOLTAGE TRANSLATOR ERROR OUTPUT DEVICE EMULATION PROTECTION -VOLTAGE TRANSLATOR INVERTING BRIDGE BALANCE POSITIVE +LVA HIGH SIDE OUTPUT NPN STAGE HIGH SIDE...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures General Information The following test procedures are to be used to verify operation of this amplifier. DO NOT connect a load or inject a signal unless directed to do so by the proce- dure.
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1K Ohm Figure 4. Differentiator Circuit Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Test 10: Slew Rate & 10 kHz Square Wave Spec: 13 - 15 V/µS. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a 10 kHz square wave to obtain 65 volts zero-to-peak at each output.
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures Procedure Short: Inject a 60 Hz sine wave at 20 VAC output. After establishing signal, short the output for 10 seconds. Test 14: ODEP Limiting Spec: No oscillation on ODEP Limiting wave form; either channel controls limiting in Parallel Mono Mode.
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures Test 20: Clipping Spec: No protective action during test. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a 1 kHz sine wave at each input and drive output 6 dB into clip for 10 seconds.
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Output Assembly (cont.) ITEM D 8197-2 Paper Shroud C 9387-9 Plasti-Rivit D 8774-8 PTC, 95 Deg. Thermal Sensor F12019-0 Aluminum Heatsink Slug (under diodes on output mod) 1 C 8813-5 MPS8097/MPSA18 NPN Transistor (Q318/Q418) B 5842-8 #23 Tubing for Q318/Q418 transistor leads C 5826-0 LM-234Z-6 Thermal Sense (S100/S200)
Screw, 8-32 X .750 Taptite A10192-1 Snap Bushing, OCB .500 C 1811-6 4" Cable Tie C 1813-2 7.5" Cable Tie & Clamp C 3163-0 505 Sldr. Lug, #6 Hole C 6912-7 Tention Retaining Board Support C 6913-5 1" Spacer Toggle Nut, Plastic C 6914-3 .75"...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Module and Schematic Information Module History Since the introduction of the MA-1200 amplifier there have been several updates and revisions. Some of these changes called for new modules. The following is a list of all modules used up to this date, February 1996.
Q42553A8 Display Module (D 6260C4 board) Parts List Capacitors C501 C601 C 6802-0 C502 C602 C 6806-1 C503 C603 C 6806-1 C504 C604 C 6804-6 C505 C605 C 5050-7 C507 C607 C 6809-5 C508 C608 C 6807-9 C701 C 6802-0 C702 C 6802-0 Diodes...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42855-9 Display Module (D 6260C4 board) Parts List Capacitors C501 C601 C 6802-0 C502 C602 C 6806-1 C503 C603 C 6806-1 C507 C607 C 6809-5 C701 C 6802-0 C702 C 6802-0 Diodes D501 D601 C 3181-2 D502 D602 C 3181-2...
Q43433-4 Display Module (D 8897-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C501 C601 C 6802-0 C502 C602 C 6806-1 C503 C603 C 6806-1 C507 C607 C 6809-5 C701 C 6804-6 C702 C 6804-6 C703 C 6804-6 C704 C 6804-6 Diodes D501 D601 C 3181-2 D502 D602...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42647-0 Output Module (P10137-1 board) Parts List Capacitors C 3978-1 .047µF C 6804-6 .1µF C 6804-6 .1µF C 3996-3 .0047µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6809-5 220pF C 6810-3 180pF Diodes C 2851-1 1N4004...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42717-1 Output Module (P10233-8 board) Parts List Capacitors C 3978-1 .047µF C 3218-2 .22µF C 3218-2 .22µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF Diodes C 2851-1 1N4004...
Q42871-6 Output Module (P10305-4 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF C 6806-1 .01µF Diodes C 2851-1 1N4004 C 2851-1 1N4004...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42968-0 Output Module (P10341-9 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF C 6806-1 .01µF Capacitors...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q43202-3 Output Module (P10397-1 board) Parts List Capacitors C 8511-5 .047µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 7964-7 .22µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 8534-7 .0047µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6807-9 .001µF C 6810-3 180pF C 6809-5 220pF C 6806-1 .01µF Diodes...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42666-0 Main Module (D 6721A9 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42666-0 Main Module (D 6721A9 board) Parts List Cont. R102 R202 C 2627-5 R103 R203 C 5707-2 100K R104 R204 C 5168-7 2.7K R105 R205 C 5168-7 2.7K R106 R206 C 2878-4 R107 R207 C 2880-0 R108 R208 C 2627-5...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42736-1 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-4 33µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42736-1 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. Resistors C 7365-7 53.6K C 7340-0 C 7340-0 C 7364-0 46.4K C 3220-8 5.6K C 4167-0 C 2627-5 C 2877-6 8.2K C 3872-6 R100 R200 C 6893-9 5K Input Pot.
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42736-1 Main Module (D 6978-7 board) Parts List Cont. Misc. C 6871-5 6 Cond. Connector C 6850-9 4 Pos. Header J500 J800 D 6619-7 10 Inch Ribbon Cable J600 J700 D 6620-5 6 Inch Ribbon Cable C 1889-2 6-32 Hex Nut C 2176-3...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42754-4 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 4303-1 1000µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-4 33µF C100 C200 C 5053-1 18µF C101 C201 C 2821-4...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42754-4 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Cont. Resistors C 7365-7 53.6K C 7340-0 C 7340-0 C 7364-0 46.4K C 3220-8 5.6K C 4167-0 C 2627-5 C 2877-6 8.2K C 3872-6 R100 R200 C 6893-9 5K Input Pot.
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42754-4 Main Module (D 7150-2 board) Parts List Cont. Misc. C 6871-5 6 Cond. Connector C 6850-9 4 Pos. Header J500 J800 D 6619-7 10 Inch Ribbon Cable J600 J700 D 6620-5 6 Inch Ribbon Cable C 1889-2 6-32 Hex Nut C 2176-3...
Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42776-7 Main Module (D 7251-8 board) Parts List Capacitors C 3913-8 470µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6094-9 33µF C 6806-1 .01µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2820-6...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42776-7 Main Module (D 7251-1 board) Parts List Cont. Q116 Q216 C 3786-8 PN4250A Q117 Q217 D 2961-7 2N3859A Q118 Q218 D 2961-7 2N3859A Q119 Q219 C 3625-8 2N4125 Q120 Q220 C 3625-8 2N4125 Q121 Q221 C 7458-0 2N4123...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q42776-7 Main Module (D 7251-1 board) Parts List Cont. Integrated Circuits C 5095-2 MC7815 C 5096-0 MC7915 U100 U200 C 6911-9 UPA75 PNP U103 U203 C 6910-1 UPA76 NPN U104 U204 C 6900-2 MC34084P Connectors C 7593-4 HDR, 5 PIN C 4508-5...
Q42981-3 Main Module (D7911-7 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203 C 6805-3 .022µF C104 C204...
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Q42981-3 Main Module (D7911-7 board) Parts List Cont. Q122 Q222 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q123 Q223 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q124 Q224 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Resistors (.25W 5% unless noted otherwise) N100 N200 D 4669-4 Network Package N101 N201 D 7946-3 Network Package N102...
Q43036-5 Main Module (D7993-5 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203 C 6805-3 .022µF C104 C204...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q43036-5 Main Module (D7993-5 board) Parts List Cont. Q122 Q222 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q123 Q223 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q124 Q224 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Resistors (.25W 5% unless noted otherwise) N101 N201 D 7946-3 Network Package N102 N202...
Q43030-8 Main Module (D7993-5 board) Parts List Capacitors C 4303-1 1000µF C 3913-8 470µF C 6802-0 .47µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 6806-1 .01µF C 8897-8 .1µF C100 C200 C 5311-3 22µF C101 C201 C 2821-4 10pF C103 C203 C 6805-3 .022µF C104 C204...
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Macro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Q43030-8 Main Module (D7993-5 board) Parts List Cont. Q122 Q222 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q123 Q223 C 7458-0 NPN 2N4123 Q124 Q224 C 3625-8 NPN 2N4125 Resistors (.25W 5% unless noted otherwise) N101 N201 D 7946-3 Network Package N102 N202...
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