Table Of Contents - Crown CTs Series Operation Manual

Table of Contents

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Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 2
CTs 2-Channel Models ............................3
Declaration of Conformity .............................................................. 5
1 Welcome ...................................................... 8
1.1 Features ............................................................................. 8
2 How to Use This Manual .................................... 9
3 Setup ........................................................... 10
3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier ....................................................... 10
3.2 Install Your Amplifier ......................................................... 10
3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling ....................................................... 10
3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors .................................... 11
3.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors ................................. 11
3.6 Wire Your System .............................................................. 12
3.6.1 Dual 8/4/2 Mode ....................................................... 12
3.6.2 Bridge-Mono 16/8/4 Mode ........................................ 12
3.6.3 Dual 70V/100V Mode ................................................ 13
3.6.4 Bridge-Mono 140V/200V Mode ................................ 13
3.6.5 Dual Mode with "Y" Input .......................................... 14
3.7 Connect to AC Mains ......................................................... 15
3.8 Startup Procedure .............................................................. 15
4 Operation ...................................................... 15
4.1 Precautions ........................................................................ 15
4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................... 16
4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors ................................. 17
5 Advanced Features and Options ...........................18
5.1 Protection Systems ............................................................18
5.1.1 Thermal Level Control (TLC) .....................................18
5.1.2 Junction Temperature Simulation (JTS) .....................18
5.1.3 Fault ..........................................................................18
5.1.4 High-Pass Filters ......................................................18
5.1.5 Low-Pass Filters .......................................................18
5.1.6 AC Under/Over Voltage Protection ............................18
5.1.7 Circuit Breaker ..........................................................18
5.1.8 DC Output Servo .......................................................18
5.1.9 Inrush Limiting ..........................................................18
5.1.10 Variable-speed Fans ................................................18
5.2 Advanced Features .............................................................18
5.2.1 Switching Power Supply ...........................................18
5.2.2 Input Compressor .....................................................18
5.2.3 Sleep Circuit ..............................................................18
5.2.4 Input Sensitivity Switches .........................................19
5.3 Options ..............................................................................19
5.3.1 Nominal Attenuation Settings ....................................20
6 Troubleshooting ...............................................21
7 Specifications .................................................23
8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation .................27
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