Crown Audio 402and 602 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Operation Manual page 17 crown XLS Series Power Amplifiers 6 Specifications Performance XLS 202 XLS 402 XLS 602 Damping Factor 8 ohm 10 Hz to 400 Hz gt 200 gt 200 gt 200 Crosstalk below rated power at 1 kHz 82 dB 82 dB 82 dB at 20 kHz 58 dB 58 dB 58 dB DC Output Offset Shorted input 10mV 10 mV 10 mV Input Impedance nominally balanced nominally unbalanced 20 kilohms 10 kilohms 20 kilohms 10 kilohms 20 kilohms 10 kilohms Load Impedance Note Safe with all types of loads Stereo 2 8 ohms 2 8 ohms 2 8 ohms Bridge Mono 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms Voltage Gain at maximum level setting 31 dB 31 dB 31 dB AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available 10 120 VAC 60 Hz and 230 VAC 50 Hz 120 VAC 60 Hz and 230 VAC 50 Hz 120 VAC 60 Hz and 230 VAC 50 Hzz Construction XLS 202 XLS 402 XLS 602 Ventilation Flow through ventilation from front to back Flow through ventilation from front to back Flow through ventilation from front to back Cooling Internal heat sinks with forced air cooling Internal heat sinks with forced air cooling Internal heat sinks with forced air cooling Air Volume Requirements per minute per unit 80 15 ft 2 27 m 80 15 ft 2 27 m 80 15 ft 2 27 m Dimensions Width Height Depth behind mounting surface EIA Standard19 W EIA RS 310 B x 3 5 8 9 cm H x14 35 6cm D EIA Standard19 W EIA RS 312. XLS Series XLS 202 XLS 402 Operation Manual XLS 602 Obtaining Other Language Versions To obtain information in another language about the use of this product please contact your local Crown Distributor If you need assistance locating your local distributor please contact Crown at 574 294 8000 This manual does not include all of the details of design production or variations of the equipment Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation operation or maintenance 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 and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Some models may be exported under the name Amcron 2003 by Crown Audio Inc P O Box 1000 Elkhart Indiana 46515 1000 U S A Telephone 574 294 8000 133465 4C 4 03 H A Harman International Company CTOUJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers 1 Read these instructions TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE CAUTION 2 Keep these instructions TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS NO USER SERVICE 3 Heed all warnings ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO RISK ONO OPEN 22 4 Follow all instructions QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
3. 14 XLS Series Power Amplifiers 4 Advanced Features and Options 15 4 1 Protection Systems 15 4 1 1 Output Current Limiting 15 41 2 DE Paradas 19 41 3 Circuit Breaka ne 15 4 1 4 Thermal Protection oooocoonionicicinicinncicomm 15 5 Troubleshooting 16 6 Specifications 17 7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation 19 8 Service dao 22 8 1 Worldwide Service s season aaa oaza zana naanaasaanaa 22 8 2 US and Canada Service se ss nmsnnmrsensee 22 8 2 1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center 22 0 2 2 PACI SEI casaca 22 8 2 3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions 22 9 Warranty 23 Crown Factory Service Information Form coo ocic o 25 Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual S crown 1 Welcome The XLS Series of power amplifiers from Crown represents a new era in affordable quality power amplification The line consists of three models in a uniform rugged chassis incorpo rating the best of tried and true design princi ples and innovative features Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated pieces of engineering capable of producing extremely high power levels They must be treated with respect and correctly installed if they a
4. 9 Do not use this apparatus near water A PREVENIR LE CHOC ELECTRIQUE N ENLEVEZ 6 Clean only with a dry cloth PAS LES COUVERCLES IL NY A PAS DES PAR AVIS 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install TIES SERVICEABLE A L INT RIEUR TOUS REPA RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc RATIONS DOIT ETRE FAIRE PAR PERSONNEL N OUVREZ PAS tions QUALIFI SEULMENT 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat IMPORTANT 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized or grounding type plug A polarized plug XLS Series amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the MAGNETIC FIELD third prong is provided for your safety If the FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE provided plug does not fit into your outlet CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high gain equip This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following consult an electrician for replacement of the ment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly ho ed A obsolete outlet above or below the unit Because this amplifier has AE i 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on a high power density it has a strong magnetic field or pinched particularly at plugs convenience which can induce hum into unshielded devices that C
5. Family Name XLS Amplifiers Model Names XLS 202 XLS 402 XLS 602 XLS 402TX XLS 602TX EMC Standards EN 55103 1 1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 1 Emissions EN 55103 1 1995 Magnetic Field Emissions Annex A 10 cm and 1 M EN 61000 3 2 1995 A14 2000 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions equipment input current 16A per phase EN 61000 3 3 1995 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems Rated Current 16A EN 55022 1992 A1 1995 amp A2 1997 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE Radiated Class B Limits Conducted Class B EN 55103 2 1996 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61000 4 2 1995 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Environment E2 Criteria B 4k V Contact 8k V Air Discharge EN 61000 4 3 1996 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Immunity Environment E2 Criteria A EN 61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity Criteria B EN 61000 4 5 1995 Surge Immunity Criteria B EN 61000 4 6 1996 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances Induced by Radio Frequency Fields Criteria A EN 61000 4 11 1994 Voltage Dips Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation Safety Standard EN 60065 1998 Safety Requirement
6. 5 cr XLS Series Power Amplifiers CTOUJR 2 Setup 2 4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre built or professionally wired bal anced line two conductor plus shield 22 24 gauge cables and connectors You should use 3 pin male XLR cable ends at the amplifier inputs Unbalanced line may also be used but may result in noise over long cable runs Figure 2 3 Balanced Input iS Connector Wiring Figure 2 3 shows connector pin assignments for balanced wiring and Figure 2 4 shows connector pin assignments for unbalanced wiring Figure 2 4 Unbalanced Input gt SOURCE Connector Wiring NOTE Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel 2 5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre built or professionally wired high quality two or four conductor heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors You may use a 4 pole Speakon connector Figure 2 5 and Table 1 or banana plugs spade lugs or bare wire for your output connectors Figure 2 6 To prevent the possibility of short circuits wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors Note Binding post outputs on European models come with safety plugs installed to prevent European power cord plugs from being inserted The top bottom entry positions for these connectors should therefore be used with European models Using the guidelines below select the appropriate size of wire based on the dist
7. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must notify your local Grown importer of your need for warranty service within the warranty period All components must be shipped in the original box Corrective action will be taken within a reasonable time of the date of receipt of the defective product by our authorized service center If the repairs made by our authorized service cen ter are not satisfactory notify our authorized ser vice center immediately DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM US ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM SUCH A DEFECT WARRANTY ALTERATIONS No person has the authority to enlarge amend or modify this Crown Warranty This Crown Warranty is not extended by the length of time which you are deprived of the use of the new Crown product Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this Crown Warranty shall carry only the unexpired portion of this Crown Warranty DESIGN CHANGES We reserve the right to change the design of any product from time to time without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products previously manufactured LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be commenced after expiration of the warranty period THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY OTHERS CON
8. Provides overload protection Balanced XLR Inputs therefore be used with European models Two 3 pin female XLR input connectors are L 4 Pole Speakon Output Connector provided one per channel One connector is used for the two output chan J Fans nels It accepts a 4 pole Speakon connector l l See Page 6 Figure 2 5 and Table 1 for connec Provide front to back forced airflow for cool tor wiring ing CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING 7 PERMITTED INPUT 2 INPUT 1 WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT U TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC 1300 W ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUV AVERTISSEMENT ENERGIE 120V 60Hz ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE VOIR LE CAHIER D INSTRUCTIONS gt MADE IN CHINA Figure 4 1 Back Panel Controls and Connectors page 14 Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers 4 Advanced Features and Options FAULT O Figure 4 1 Fault Indicator Operation Manual NOTE For detailed information about these Crown amplifier features please consult the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available on the Crown website at www crownaudio com 4 1 Protection Systems Your Crown amplifier provides extensive pro tection and diagnostic capabilities including output current limiting DC protection circuit breaker and special thermal protection for the unit s transformers 4 1 1 Output Current Limiting Output Current Limiting circuitry protects the amplifi
9. as excluded in this War ranty ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY This Grown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Grown product which occurred within the Warranty Period It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any inten tional misuse accident negligence or loss which is covered under any of your insurance contracts This Crown Warranty also does not extend to the new Crown product if the serial number has been defaced altered or removed WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO We will remedy any defect regardless of the rea son for failure except as excluded by repair replacement or refund We may not elect refund unless you agree or unless we are unable to pro vide replacement and repair is not practical or cannot be timely made If a refund is elected then you must make the defective or malfunctioning product available to us free and clear of all liens or other encumbrances The refund will be equal to the actual purchase price not including inter UNITED STATES amp CANADA est insurance closing costs and other finance charges less a reasonable depreciation on the product from the date of original purchase War ranty work can only be performed at our autho rized service centers or at the factory Warranty work for some products can only be performed at our factory We will remedy the defect and ship the product from the service center or our factory within a reasonable time af
10. dam age Operating with a 2 ohm load is not recommended as the amplifier might shut down Remember Crown is not liable for damage that results from overdriving other system components XLS Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation 3 2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators A Cooling Vents Front to rear forced airflow B Level Controls Two black rotary level controls one for each channel C Clip Indicators Two red LEDs one for each channel illu minate when the channel s output signal is being overdriven D Power Indicator Green LED indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC power is available E Fault Indicator Yellow LED illuminates when amplifier is in protect mode Also illuminates briefly during normal power up when amplifier is first switched on F Power witch Amplifier is on when the switch is in the UP position CTOUJIN Operation Manual Figure 4 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators page 13 CrTOUJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers 3 Operation 3 3 Back Panel Controls K 5 Way Binding Post Output Jacks and Connectors One pair per channel accept banana plugs spade lugs or bare wire Note Binding post outputs on European models come with safety H Circuit Breaker plugs installed to prevent European power cord plugs from being inserted The top amp bottom entry positions for these connectors should G Power Connector
11. internal and exter nal faults but you should still take the following precautions for optimum performance and safety 1 Before use your amplifier first must be config ured for proper operation including input and output wiring hookup Improper wiring can result in serious operating difficulties FOr information on wiring and configuration 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 Use care when making connections selecting signal sources and controlling the output level The load you save may be your own 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 WARNING Never connect the output to a power supply battery or power main Electrical shock may result 5 Tampering with the circuitry or making unau thorized 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 accu racy and loudspeaker damage may result 8 Do not operate the amplifier with less than the rated load impedance Due to the amplifier s output protection such a configuration may result in premature clipping and speaker
12. is 50 e Duty cycle of highly compressed rock n roll midrange is 40 e Duty cycle of rock n roll is 30 e Duty cycle of background music is 20 e Duty cycle of continuous speech is 10 e Duty cycle of infrequent short duration paging is 1 The value used for amplifier inefficiency is 1 00 Efficiency The factor 3 415 converts watts to btu hr Thermal dissipation in btu is divided by the constant 3 968 to get kcal Operation Manual page 19 crown 7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation page 20 XLS 202 LOAD XLS Series Power Amplifiers 2 Ohm Stereo 4 Ohm Stereo 8 Ohm Stereo Current Draw Thermal Amps Dissipation 120V 230V kcal hr 5 4 1 Duty Cycle pie m 12 06 28 61 Gurrent Draw Thermal Amps Dissipation 120V 230V btu hr kcal hr 4 3 2 1 pa a a 86 38 17 684 160 aba 25 18 2 1 1 7 160 13 e 17 08 pia 10 os Figure 7 1 XLS 202 1 3 D 7 10 Current Draw Thermal Amps Dissipation Power Draw Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles 2 Ohm Stereo Current Draw Thermal Amps Dissipation 120V 230V btu hr kcal hr 30 68 61 32 960 242 20 428 44 22 666 168 XLS 402 LOAD 4 Ohm Stereo Current Draw Thermal Amps Dissipation 37 279 230V kcal hr 697 SE os Figure 7 2 XLS 402 8 Ohm Stereo Thermal Current Draw Amps Dissipation 120V 230V btu hr kcal h
13. 0 B x 3 5 8 9 cm H x14 35 6cm D EIA Standard19 W EIA RS 310 B x 3 5 8 9 cm H x14 35 6cm D Net Weight Shipping Weight 21 0 Ib 9 5 kg 26 0 Ib 11 8 kg 25 31b 11 5kg 30 3 1b 13 8 kg 27 210 12 3kg 32 2 1b 14 6kg page 18 Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers CTOUJR 7 AG Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation This section provides detailed information about the amount of power Here are the equations used to calculate the data presented in Figures and current drawn from the AC mains by XLS amplifiers and the amount 7 1 7 2 and 7 3 of heat produced under various conditions The calculations presented here are intended to provide a realistic and reliable depiction of the arar poeta nen ata dol x e Quiescent and amplifiers The following assumptions or approximations were made Draw watts A uAmplfierEficeney ua a e he amplifiers available channels are loaded and full power is being delivered e Efficiency at standard 1 kHz power into 4 ohms is 63 for the XLS 602 57 for the XLS 402 and 49 for the XLS 202 AC Mains Power e Quiescent power draw is 26W for the XLS 602 23W for the XLS 402 Current Dia _ Draw watts and 19W for the XLS 202 amperes A e XLS 602 quiescent thermal dissipation equals 88 btu hr at O watts with 4 and 8 ohm loads X e he estimated duty cycles take into account the typical crest factor for each type of source material e Duty cycle of pink noise
14. AUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for receptacles and the point where they exit from are located nearby The field is strongest just above complicance could void the users authority to operate the eugipment and below the unit the apparatus R NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 11 Only use attachments accessories specified If an equipment rack is used we recommend locat digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide by the manufacturer ing the amplifier s in the bottom of the rack and the reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip 12 Use only with a cart stand bracket or table preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at the top ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to avoid in
15. TAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR CROWN PRODUCTS 7 01 Operation Manual CTOUJIJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK page 26 Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers CTOUJR NOTES Operation Manual page 27 CTOUJIJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers Croc H A Harman International Company page 28 Operation Manual
16. als to the amplifier High level low frequency signals from breath pops or dropped microphones can blow out drivers To prevent subsonic signals insert a high pass filter between mixer output and amplifier input or between mixer and limiter Alternatively switch in highpass filters at your mixer Set the filter to as high a frequency as possible that does not affect your program For example try 35 Hz for music and 75 Hz for speech On each mixer input channel set the filter frequency just below the lowest fundamen tal frequency of that channel s instrument crown 2 9 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 indica tor should glow 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 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 disconnect the power cord For help with determining your systems optimum gain structure signal levels please refer to the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available online at www crownaudio com page 11 crown 3 Operation page 12 3 1 Precautions Your amplifier is protected from
17. ance from amplifier to speaker Distance Wire Size up to 25 ft 16 AWG 26 40 ft 14 AWG 41 60 ft 12 AWG 61 100 ft 10 AWG 101 150 ft 8 AWG 151 2901 6 AWG CAUTION Never use shielded cable for output wiring Operation Manual page 7 CTOUJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers page 8 Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup 2 6 2 Stereo Mode Using the Speakon Connector There are two ways to wire two speakers in ste reo to the amplifiers Speakon connector 1 Wire the two speakers to the same Speakon connector as shown in Figure 2 8 or 2 Wire speaker 1 to the amplifiers Speakon connector and wire speaker 2 to speaker 1 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Speakon Stereo Wiring Option 2 Wire Speaker 1 to the Amplifier s Speakon Connector and Wire Speaker 2 to Speaker 1 Operation Manual SPEAKON OUT Scromn Figure 2 8 Speakon Stereo Wiring Option 1 Connector Wire Two Speakers to One Speakon SPEAKER 1 SPEAKON OUT OR THRU SPEAKON IN SPEAKER 2 SPEAKON IN CABLE 1 AMPLIFIER OUT TO SPEAKER 1 IN 1 TO 1 1 TO 1 2 TO 2 2 TO 2 CABLE 2 SPEAKER 1 OUTTO SPEAKER 2 IN 2 TO 1 2 TO 1 page 9 CTOUJN XLS Series Power Amplifiers 2 Setup Loudspeaker 2 6 3 Bridge Mono Mode INPUTS Use a custom Y adapter cable wired to split the signal and invert the polarity for the Channel 2 amplifier input as shown in Figure 2 10 We recommend you label the
18. bears the name Amcron please substitute it for the name Crown in this warranty ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product which occurred within the Warranty Period It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any inten tional misuse accident negligence or loss which is covered under any of your insurance contracts This Crown Warranty also does not extend to the new Crown product if the serial number has been defaced altered or removed WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO We will remedy any defect regardless of the rea son for failure except as excluded by repair replacement or refund We may not elect refund unless you agree or unless we are unable to pro vide replacement and repair is not practical or cannot be timely made If a refund is elected then you must make the defective or malfunctioning product available to us free and clear of all liens or other encumbrances The refund will be equal to the actual purchase price not including inter est insurance closing costs and other finance charges less a reasonable depreciation on the product from the date of original purchase War ranty work can only be performed at our autho rized service centers We will remedy the defect and ship the product from the service center within a reasonable time after receipt of the defec tive product at our authorized service center
19. d as soon as possible Without correction the Ther mal Protection circuit will typically reactivate 100V 240V 10A 7A 10A 7A crown page 15 CroOuJn XLS Series Power Amplifiers 6 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power XLS 202 XLS 402 crown XLS 602 120 VAC 60 Hz Units per channel both channels driven 1 kHz with 0 5 THD Stereo 2 ohms per ch 250W 570W 840W Stereo 4 ohms per ch 200W 400W 600W Stereo 8 ohms per ch 145W 260W 370W Bridge Mono 8 ohms 400W 800W 1 200W Bridge Mono 4 ohms 500W 1 140W 1 680W 240 VAC 50 Hz Units per channel both channels driven 1 kHz with 0 5 THD Stereo 2 ohms per ch 250W 610W 880W Stereo 4 ohms per ch 225W 445W 670W Bridge Mono 4 ohms 500W 1 120W 1 760W Performance XLS 202 XLS 402 XLS 602 Sensitivity volts RMS for full rated power at 4 ohms 0 725 1 025 1 26 Frequency Response at 1 watt 22Hz 20 kHz 0 75 dB 0 75 dB 0 75 dB Phase Response at 1 watt 10 Hz 20 kHz 109 19 10 19 10 19 signal to Noise Ratio below rated power 20 Hz to 20 kHz A weighted below rated power gt 100 dB gt 100 dB gt 100 dB No weighting below rated power gt 95 dB gt 95 dB gt 95 dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD at 1 full bandwidth power from 20 Hz to 1 kHz lt 0 5 lt 0 5 lt 0 5 Intermodulation Distortion IMD 60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4 1 lt 0 3 lt 0 3 lt 0 3 from full rated output to 40 dB
20. efer you may prepay the cost of shipping and Crown will reimburse you Send copies of the shipping receipts to Crown to receive reimbursement Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground Please contact us if other arrange ments are required 8 2 3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions 1 Before sending a Crown product to the factory for service first call the Crown Ser vice Department for a return authorization RA number 2 Be sure to fill out the service information form that follows and enclose it with your shipment either inside the box or in a packing slip envelope securely attached to the outside of the shipping carton Do not send the service information form sepa rately If you are sending the unit from a Shipping Center we recommend taping the form to the product We also recom mend recording the serial number and model before shipping for your reference XLS Series Power Amplifiers 3 To ensure the safe transportation of your unit to the factory ship it in an original factory packing container If you don t have the original carton you may obtain a prod uct service foam in place shipping pack from the Crown Factory Service Depart ment at the number listed below For non warranty service you may also provide your own shipping pack however we still recommend using a Crown Supplied Ship ping Container Minimum recommended requirements for materials are as follows 275 PSI burst test Double Wa
21. ends of the Y adapter to help make sure to connect the correct end to each amplifier input f Connect the Y adapter between the signal source and each amplifier input Figure 2 11 CFOULNM H harman international Company ES que AS y lt D Q lt UTPUTS NOTE Crown provides a reference of wiring pin s assignments for commonly used connector d types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide INF y 2 z INP 1 E available at www crownaudio gt R AVE SN GR 1300 W OUTPUTS There are two ways to wire a speaker o E i a a in Bridge Mono mode MADE IN CHINA 1 Wire the speaker across the red binding post of each channel Figure 2 11 Do not use the Channel 2 black binding posts when the amp is being oper ated in Bridge Mono mode Channel 1 Custom Y Cable or 2 Wire the speaker to terminals 1 and 2 in the E Fa Fe el MN Speakon connector Figure 2 12 s Lele LS wuvuwwuwu NOTE The Channel 1 and 2 level controls MUST be set to identical settings when operating the XLS amplifier in Bridge Mono mode Mixer Figure 2 11 Bridge Mono Wiring of Input and 5 Way Binding Post Output Gz FS O FRON _ _ CHANNEL 1 SOURCE AMP INPUT ZE L Figure 2 12 Alternate Bridge Mono Wiring Loudspeaker Wired to Amplifier s O Speakon Connector O CHANNEL 2 AMP INPUT ot Figure 2 10 Custom Input Cable for Bridge Mono Mode page 10 Operation Manual XLS Se
22. epresentative or our office for a list of authorized service centers To obtain service simply present the bill of sale as proof of pur chase along with the defective unit to an autho rized service center They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remember to transport your unit in the original factory pack 8 2 US and Canada Service Service may be obtained in one of two ways from an authorized service center or from the factory You may choose either It is important that you have your copy of the bill of sale as your proof of purchase 8 2 1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center This method usually saves the most time and effort Simply present your bill of sale along with the defective unit to an authorized service center to obtain service They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remember to transport the unit in the original factory pack A list of authorized service centers in your area can be obtained from the Crown website at www crownaudio com or by calling Crown Customer Service 8 2 2 Factory Service To obtain factory service fill out the service information page found in the back of this man ual and send it along with your proof of pur chase and the defective unit to the Crown factory For warranty service we will pay for ground shipping both ways in the United States Con tact Crown Customer Service to obtain pre paid shipping labels prior to sending the unit Or ifyou pr
23. er output stage for damage caused by short circuit loads 4 1 2 DC Protection DG Protection disconnects the loudspeaker load in the event of an output DC offset exceed ing 2V In such an event the yellow Fault LED will illuminate see Figure 4 1 and both ampli fier channels will be muted In the majority of cases DC protection is indicative of a faulty amplifier channel and will be accompanied by an illuminated Clip LED even with no input connected and level controls set at minimum If this is the case contact your dealer or service center XLS 202 XLS 402 XLS 602 4 1 3 Circuit Breaker The high voltage power supplies of your Crown amplifier are protected by a circuit breaker The breaker rating varies depending on model and supply voltage as follows Table 2 Circuit Breaker Amperage Ratings 4 1 4 Thermal Protection The Thermal Protection circuit will activate if the internal heatsink temperature exceeds proper operating temperatures 194 F 90 C When the heatsink temperature has fallen to a Safe level this protection circuit will automati cally be reset Principle causes of thermal pro tection are Inadequate ventilation of the equipment rack Incorrect load impedance Output cable short circuit Blocked air vent Heatsinks in need of cleaning 6 Cooling fan failure 1 2 3 4 5 xer SA gt gt The cause of your amplifiers thermal protection state should be determined and correcte
24. jury from tip over to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna or when unused for long periods of time to the risk of electric shock e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver nel Servicing is required when the apparatus is connected has been damaged in any way such as power The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has user to important operating or maintenance instruc been spilled or objects have fallen into the tions apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped XLS Series Power Amplifiers CTOUJN Crown International Inc DECLARATION of CONFORMITY issued By Crown International Inc Sue Whitfield 1718 W Mishawaka Road 574 294 8289 Elkhart Indiana 46517 U S A swhitfield crownintl com European Representative s Name and Address Nick Owen 19 Clos Nant Coslech Pontprennau Cardiff CF23 8ND United Kingdom Equipment Type Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers
25. ll carton that allows for 2 inch solid Styrofoam on all six Sides of unit or 3 inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of unit securely seal the package with an adequate carton sealing tape Do not use light boxes or peanuts Damage caused by poor packing cannot be covered under warranty 4 Do not ship the unit in any kind of cabinet wood or metal Ignoring this warning may result in extensive damage to the unit and the cabinet Accessories are not needed do not send the product docu mentation cables and other hardware If you have any questions please contact Crown Factory Service Crown Factory Service 1718 W Mishawaka Rd Elkhart Indiana 46517 U S A Telephone 574 294 6200 800 342 6939 North America Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands only Facsimile 574 294 8301 Technical Support 574 294 8124 Factory Service Internet http www crownaudio com Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers 9 Warranty Operation Manual SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International 1718 West Mishawaka Road Elkhart Indiana 46517 4095 U S A warrants to you the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUB SEQUENT 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 that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship We further warrant the new Crown product regardless of the reason for failure except
26. own Warranty This Crown War ranty is not extended by the length of time which you are deprived of the use of the new Crown product Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this Crown Warranty shall carry only the unexpired portion of this Crown Warranty DESIGN CHANGES We reserve the right to change the design of any product from time to time without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products previously manufactured LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER THIS CROWN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be commenced after expiration of the warranty period THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR CROWN PRODUCTS 12 01 page 23 XLS Series Power Amplifiers crown 9 Warrant y WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA amp CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International 1718 West Mishawaka Road Elkhart Indiana 46517 4095 U S A warrants to you the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUB SEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown1 product for a period of three 3 years from the date of pur chase by the original purchaser the warranty period that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship and we further warrant the new Crown product regardless of the reason for failure except as excluded in this Warranty 1 Note Ifyour unit
27. r 479 368 os 28 4 Power Draw Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Varioius Duty Cycles Operation Manual XLS Series Power Amplifiers CTOUJR 7 AG Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation XLS 602 LOAD 2 Ohm Stereo 4 Ohm Stereo 8 Ohm Stereo Current Draw Current Draw Thermal Current Draw Thermal ati Amps i Amps Dissipation i Amps Dissipation uty Cycle 120V 230V btu hr 120V 230V btu hr kcal hr 120V 230V kcal hr 30 826 81 20 559 55 10 28 298 1292 826 fost 265 204 ra 50 ao so am Ca Ci Css 77 6 0 831 4906 48 682 378 37 534 144 261 25 386 088 13 14 287 Figure 7 3 XLS 602 Power Draw Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles Operation Manual page 21 crown 8 Service page 22 Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require servicing Before returning your unit for servicing please contact Crown Technical Sup port to verify the need for servicing This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should only be serviced by a fully trained tech nician This is one reason why each unit bears the following label CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to a quali fied technician 8 1 Worldwide Service Service may be obtained from an authorized service center Contact your local Crown Amcron r
28. re to provide the many years of reliable service for which they were designed In addition XLS Series amplifiers include a number of features which require some expla nation before they can be used to their maxi mum advantage Please take the time to study this manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your amplifier 1 1 Features e Simple reliable design incorporates many popular features e Housed in a rugged all steel 2U chassis e Efficient forced air fan prevents excessive thermal buildup e Electronically balanced XLR inputs Touch proof binding post and Speakon outputs eFeatures precision detented level controls power switch and four LEDs which indicate clip for each channel power and fault condi tions 1 2 How to Use This Manual This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your amplifier It does not cover every aspect of installation setup or operation that might occur under every condition For addi tional information please consult Crown s Amplifier Application Guide available online at www crownaudio com Crown Technical Sup port your system installer or retailer We strongly recommend you read all instruc tions warnings and cautions contained in this manual Also for your protection please send in your warranty registration card today And save your bill of sale its your official proof of purchase page
29. ries Power Amplifiers 2 Setup Operation Manual 2 7 Connect to AC Mains Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power source power outlet with the supplied AC power cordset First connect the IEC end of the cordset to the IEC connector on the amplifier then plug the other end of the cordset to the AC mains WARNING The third prong of this connector ground is an important safety feature Do not attempt to disable this ground connec tion by using an adapter or other methods Amplifiers don t create energy The AC mains volt age and current must be sufficient to deliver the power you expect You must operate your amplifier from an AC mains power source with not more than a 10 variation above or a 15 variation below the amplifiers specified line voltage and within the specfied frequency requirements indicated on the amplifiers back panel label If you are unsure of the output voltage of your AC mains please consult your electrician 2 8 Protecting Your Speakers It s wise to avoid clipping the amplifier signal Not only does clipping sound bad it can damage high frequency drivers To prevent clipping insert a lim iter between your mixer output and amplifier input That way no matter how strong a signal your mixer produces the amplifier will not clip Set the limiter threshold so that mixer signals above 0 on the mixer meters do not quite drive the amplifier into clipping Also avoid sending strong subsonic sign
30. s Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus certify that the product identified above conforms to the requirements of the EMC Council Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EES as amended by 93 68 EEC Signed es Date of Issue January 1 2001 Larry Colburn Title Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operation Manual Due to line current harmonics we recommend that you contact your supply authority before connection page 3 crown Table of Contents page 4 Important Safety Instructions oo cece cece nania 2 Declaration of Conformity 3 AAA Sa 5 WA CAG ooo si a E A E E E EA 5 1 2 How to Use This Manual oocicoiciicncnnnocinooiocoicss 5 2 Setup NODE 6 2 1 Unpack Your Amplifier o ooococococonninincnicinnnnroronooo o 6 2 2 Install Your Amplifier u 6 ZO Ensure Proper COMO arta 6 2 4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors o s 7 2 5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors 7 2 6 Wire Your System RZE 8 2 6 1 Stereo Mode Using the 5 way Binding Posts 8 2 6 2 Stereo Mode Using the Speakon Connector 9 2 6 3 Bridge Mono Mode ss 10 2 7 Connect to AC Mains cococccninionioioiciooorconooorooroorooooos 11 2 8 Protecting Your Speakers iien 11 A a 11 O AA 12 gt PIEGALNO S sanear n 12 3 2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 18 3 3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors
31. ter receipt of the defec tive product at our authorized service center or our factory All expenses in remedying the defect including surface shipping costs in the United States will be borne by us You must bear the expense of shipping the product between any for eign country and the port of entry in the United States including the return shipment and all taxes duties and other customs fees for such for eign shipments HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must notify us of your need for warranty ser vice within the warranty period All components must be shipped in a factory pack which if needed may be obtained from us free of charge Corrective action will be taken within a reason able time of the date of receipt of the defective product by us or our authorized service center If the repairs made by us or our authorized service center are not satisfactory notify us or our autho rized service center immediately DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM US ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING crown FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULT ING FROM SUCH A DEFECT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU WARRANTY ALTERATIONS No person has the authority to enlarge amend or modify this Cr
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