Introduction; The Ce 4000 Amplifi Er; Scope; Warranty - Crown CE-4000 Service Manual

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1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction
This manual contains complete service information on
®
the Crown CE 4000 power amplifi er. It is designed to
be used in conjunction with the CE 4000 Reference
Manual; however, some important information is
duplicated in this Service Manual in case the CE 4000
Reference Manual is not readily available.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS INTENDED FOR USE BY AN EXPERIENCED
TECHNICIAN ONLY!
1.2 The CE 4000 Amplifi er
The Crown CE 4000 is a compact audio amplifi er
designed for professional use, providing high-power
amplification from 20 Hz–20 kHz with minimum
distortion. The CE 4000 features Crown's patented,
award-winning BCA ® (Balanced Current Amplifi er)
engineering, for superior power output, increased
effi ciency, legendary Crown sound and extraordinary
reliability. Crown's enhanced, switch-mode power
supply with power factor correction allows the
amplifier to be used worldwide without changing
power supply components or settings. Other features
include selectable on-board high-and low-pass
fi lter sets, SST (System Solution Topologies) module
compatibility, and a choice of dual output connectors:
©2002 Crown Audio, Inc.
Speakon
block plus binding strip, or dual Speakon.

1.3 Scope

This Service Manual in intended to apply to all
versions of the CE 4000 amplifi er. The Parts Listings
include parts specifi c for the US version and the
European version. For parts specifi c only to other
versions contact the Crown Technical Support Group
for help in fi nding part numbers.

1.4 Warranty

Each Reference Manual contains basic policies as
related to the customer. In addition, it should be
stated that this service documentation is meant to be
used only by properly trained personnel. 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. See the applicable Reference Manual for
warranty details. To fi nd the location of the nearest
Authorized Warranty Service Center or to obtain
instructions for receiving Crown Factory Service,
please contact the Crown Technical Support Group
(within North America), or your Crown/Amcron
Importer (outside North America). If you are an
Authorized Warranty Service Center and have ques-
tions regarding the warranty of a product, please
contact the Field Service Manager or the Technical
Support Group.
Crown Customer Service
Technical Support Group
Factory Service
Parts Department
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart IN 46515
Shipping Address:
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart IN 46517
Phone: (574) 294-8200
Toll Free: (800) 342-6939
Fax: (574) 294-8301
http://www.crownaudio.com
CE 4000 Service Manual
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plus 5-way barrier block, 5-way barrier
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