Connect To Ac Mains; Startup Procedure; Operation; Precautions - Crown CTs 1200 Operation Manual

3 Setup

3.7 Connect to AC Mains

On the back panel, check whether your amplifier is labeled
for 120V or 220-240V AC mains. Connect your amplifier
to the corresponding AC mains power source (power out-
let) with the supplied AC power cordset. First, connect the
IEC end of the cordset to the IEC connector on the ampli-
fier. Then, with the amplifier in the OFF position, plug the
other end of the cordset into the AC mains.
WARNING: The third prong of this connector
(ground) is an important safety feature. Do not
attempt to disable this ground connection by
using an adapter or other methods.
Amplifiers don't create energy. The AC mains voltage and
current must be sufficient to deliver the power you expect.
Check the amplifier's back-panel label which specifies the
required AC mains voltage and frequency. The AC mains
voltage must be no more than 15% above the required
voltage, and no less than 25% below the required voltage.
The AC mains frequency must be within the required fre-
quency range. If you are unsure of the output voltage of
your AC mains, please consult your electrician.

3.8 Startup Procedure

Use the following procedure when first turning on your
amplifier:
1. Turn down the level of your audio source.
2. Turn down the level controls of the amplifier.
3. Turn on the "Power" switch. The Power indicator
should glow. Wait for the "Ready" LED to illuminate.
4. Turn up the level of your audio source to an optimum
level.
5. Turn up the Level controls on the amplifier until the
desired loudness or power level is achieved. Verify
that the Signal LED is flashing.
6. Turn down the level of your audio source to its normal
range.
If you ever need to make any wiring or installation
changes, don't forget to turn off the amplifier and discon-
nect the power cord.
For help with determining your system's optimum gain
structure (signal levels) please refer to the Crown Ampli-
fier Application Guide, available online at
www.crownaudio.com.
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4 Operation

4.1 Precautions

Your amplifier is protected from internal and external
faults, but you should still take the following precautions
for optimum performance and safety:
1. Before use, your amplifier first must be configured for
proper operation, including input and output wiring
hookup. Improper wiring can result in serious operat-
ing difficulties. For information on wiring and config-
uration, please consult the Setup section of this
manual or, for advanced setup techniques, consult
Crown's Amplifier Application Guide available online
at www.crownaudio.com.
2. Use care when making connections, selecting signal
sources and controlling the output level. The load you
save may be your own!
3. Do not short the ground lead of an output cable to the
input signal ground. This may form a ground loop
and cause oscillations.
4. Never connect the output to a power supply,
battery or power main. Electrical shock may
result.
5. Tampering with the circuitry, or making unauthorized
circuit changes may be hazardous and invalidates all
agency listings.
6. Do not operate the amplifier with the red Clip LEDs
constantly flashing.
7. Do not overdrive the mixer, which will cause clipped
signal to be sent to the amplifier. Such signals will be
reproduced with extreme accuracy, and loudspeaker
damage may result.
8. Do not operate the amplifier with less than the rated
load impedance. Due to the amplifier's output protec-
tion, such a configuration may result in premature
clipping and speaker damage.
Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that results
from overdriving other system components.
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