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PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING REAR INPUT MODULE TO ACCESS GAIN SWITCH. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Phone: (800) 342-6939/(219) 294-8200 FAX: (219) 294-8301 ÉLECTRIQUE N’ENLEVEZ PAS LES COUVERTURES. UTILES À L’INTÉRIEUR.
Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Table of Contents Introduction ... 4 Scope ... 4 Warranty ... 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 ...
FOR USE BY AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN ONLY! SCOPE This Service Manual in intended to apply to all versions of the MT-1200 amplifier including the Amcron MT- 1201. The Parts Listings include parts specific for the US version and the European version (MT-1200E13).
Elkhart, Indiana USA, only. Estab- lished accounts with Crown will receive shipment freight prepaid and will be billed. All others will receive Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Parts Information shipment on a C.O.D. or pre-payment (check or credit card) basis.
Slew Rate: >13V per microsecond. (Slew rates are limited to useful levels for ultrasonic/RF protection.) Damping Factor: >1000 from 10 Hz to 400 Hz. DC Offset: <10 millivolts. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Specifications Input Impedance: Nominally 20K ohms balanced; 10K ohms unbalanced.
This version is to be used only with 120 Volts and only with 60Hz. All other versions of the Micro Tech 1200 use voltage selection boards. The following chart indicates which jumpers are used for different voltages. Note that the fuses and transmotor may need to be changed to accommodate different voltages.
(enable), and an ODEP indicator for each channel which shows the reserve energy status. In general, the Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Theory packaging of this model is designed for maximum watt/price/weight/size value with user friendly fea- tures.
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Audio Inputs Figure 1. Typical Amplifier Front End and Voltage Amplification Stages. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Theory The ODEP transistors steal drive as dictated by the ODEP circuitry (discussed later). The control/protec- tion transistors act as switches to totally shunt audio to ground during the turn-on delay, or during a DC/LF or Fault protective action.
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PNP bias resistor is slightly greater in value so that PNP output devices run closer Figure 2. Crown Patented Grounded Bridge Topology Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Theory to the cutoff level under static (no signal) conditions.
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(which does occur in conventional designs). Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Theory Low side bias is established by a diode string which also shunts built up charges on the output devices.
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BALANCED INPUTS Figure 3. Typical Crown Amplifier Basic Block Diagram (One Channel Shown) Micro-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...
R02, adjust R26 if necessary. Measure DC voltages on the output module across R21, adjust R23 if necessary. Repeat for second channel. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual TEST 3: ODEP VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT Spec: Bias Per Chart, ±0.1V DC. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard, heatsink at room temperature 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F).
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10° of each other. TEST 8: LEVEL CONTROLS Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Spec: Level controlled by level controls. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Procedure: No Load. Inject a 1 kHz sine wave. With level controls fully clockwise you should see full gain.
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2, and install the load on Channel 1. Again, observe that both channels limit. Return all amplifier controls to standard initial conditions. Remove the fan obstruction. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Figure 5. ODEP Limiting Wave Form TEST 15: LF PROTECTION Spec: Amplifier mutes for low frequency.
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Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Electrical Checkout Procedures Spec: No dangerous transients. Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Procedure: From an on condition, turn off the amplifier and monitor the output noise at the time of turn off. Note: Turn off noise may increase significantly if the amplifier is cycled off and on.
-For units with output board P10305-4 use Output Pad C 7597-4. -For units with ouput boards earlier than P10305-4 use Output Pad D 7026-4. D 8197-2 Paper Shroud C 9387-9 Plasti-Rivit Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Parts List (Non-Module) QTY (PER CHANNEL)
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-Note: The old Style bottom cover used with the plastic grill is no longer available. You may upgrade to the new style by ordering the kit M44077-2. Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Parts List (Non-Module) QTY (ONE PER CHANNEL) Order in inches...
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6-32 x .312 Pan Head Screw C 9953-8 2-20 x .312 Pan Head Screw C10111-0 Button, Mtg D 7622-0 16.5" 28AWG Ribbon Cable, 16 Pin H43424-3 Tube, .75 x 3.5 Slit H43451-6 Tube, .375 x 3.5 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual Parts List (Non-Module) QTY.
Module and Schematic Information MODULE HISTORY The Micro Tech 1200 amplifier was introduced in January 1986. Since then there have been several updates and revisions, some of which called for new modules. The following is a list of all modules used up to this date, August 1995.
C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 4479-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R73 A10266-2R73 A10266-7501 A10266-2R73 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .1µF .1µF .0047µF .001µF .01µF .001µF R30* 220pF 180pF MISC Board Jumpers...
C 7778-1 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 7779-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R73 A10266-2R73 A10266-7501 A10266-2R73 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .1µF .1µF .0047µF .001µF .01µF .001µF 220pF R30* 180pF MISC Board 1N4004...
C 7778-1 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 7779-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R73 A10266-1204 A10266-7501 A10266-1204 C 6486-2 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .22µF .22µF .0047µF .001µF .01µF .001µF 180pF 220pF 1N4004 R30* 1N4004 1N4004...
A10266-4711 C 7778-1 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 7779-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R73 A10266-1204 A10266-7501 A10266-1204 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .22µF .22µF .0047µF .0047µF .01µF .001µF 180pF 220pF .01µF 1N4004 1N4004 R30*...
A10266-4711 C 7778-1 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 7779-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R73 A10266-1204 A10266-7501 A10266-1204 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .22µF .22µF .0047µF .001µF .01µF .001µF 180pF 220pF .01µF 1N4004 1N4004 R30*...
A10266-4711 C 7778-1 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 6486-2 C 7779-9 A10266-4711 A10266-2R74 A10266-1204 A10266-7501 A10266-1204 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual .047µF .22µF .22µF .0047µF .0047µF .01µF .001µF 180pF 220pF .01µF 1N4004 1N4004 R30*...
C249 C 6808-7 C152 C252 C 6809-5 C153 C253 C 5362-6 DIODES C 2851-1 C 2851-1 C 2851-1 C 2851-1 C 2851-1 Micro-Tech 1200 Amplifier Service Manual 1000µF D104 D204 470µF D105 D205 1000µF D106 D206 .47µF D107 D207 .01µF...