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The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date. However, updates to this information may have occurred. To obtain the latest version of this manual, please visit the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com. Trademark Notice: Crown, Crown Audio, and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SERVICEABLE À L’INTÉRIEUR. TOUS REPARATIONS DOIT ETRE FAIRE PAR PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULMENT. IMPORTANT The CP660 amplifi er requires Class 2 output wiring. MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equip- ment such as preamplifi ers or tape decks directly above or below the unit.
CP660 Power Amplifi er Crown International, Inc. Issued By: Crown International, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517 U.S.A. European Representative’s Name and Address: Nick Owen 35, Bassets Field Thornhill Cardiff. South Glamorgen CF14 9UG United Kingdom Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Power Amplifi ers...
• High-quality, standard-spaced double ratio around. With six independent channels, banana-jack/binding-post output connec- the CP660 takes the place of three, two chan- tions facilitate any type of speaker connec- nel amplifi ers, yet still fi ts in a standard tion, including heavy-gauge wire.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifi ers should be supported at both front and back. Figure 3.1 Dimensions CP660 Power Amplifi er 3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in rack with blank panels.
CP660 Power Amplifi er 3 Setup 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or profes- sionally wired, balanced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables with 6 AWG terminal forks, less than 0.31 inch (7.8 mm) wide. Unbalanced line may also be used but may result in noise over long cable runs.
(0) when operating the channel pair in Bridge-Mono mode, as the lower-numbered level control works both channels. page 8 CP660 Power Amplifi er Figure 3.6. System Wiring, Stereo Mode Figure 3.7. System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode Operation Manual...
Operation Manual 4 Operation 4.1 Precautions Your CP660 amplifi er is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precautions for optimum perfor- mance and safety: Before use, your amplifi er fi rst must be confi...
C. Power Switch Amplifi er is on when the switch is in the On (right) position. CP660 Power Amplifi er D. Power Indicator Green LED indicates amplifi er has been turned on and AC power is available.
CP660 Power Amplifi er 4 Operation 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors F. Balanced Barrier Block Inputs One set of screw-terminal Barrier Block input connectors are provided for each channel. Figure 4.2 Back Panel Controls and Connectors Operation Manual G. Dual/Mono Switch...
Fuse NOT user-replace- able. Return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing. CP660 Power Amplifi er CONDITION: Distorted sound. POSSIBLE REASON: • Input signal level is too high. Turn down your amplifi er level controls. NOTE: Your amplifi...
3.5 inch (8.9 cm) 12.75 inch (32.3 cm). 6 inch (15.2 cm) 7 inch (17.8 cm) 30 lbs. (13.0 kg) 37 lbs. (17 kg) Figure 6.2 Phase Response CP660 Power Amplifi er Front Figure 6.3 Center of Gravity Operation Manual...
Approval of estimate must be given within 90 days after that it has adequate protection. We recommend you being notified by Crown Audio Inc. Units still in the pos- use the original pack material when returning the session of Crown after 90 days of the estimate will product for repair.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPER- AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SEDES ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM MANUAL FOR CROWN PRODUCTS. 12/01 CP660 Power Amplifi er Operation Manual...
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CP660 Power Amplifi er 8 Warranty SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”)
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