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Page 2 - IMPORTANT; FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 2 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordanc...

Page 3 - DECLARATION of CONFORMITY; European Representative’s Name and Address:

page 3 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Crown International, Inc. Sue [email protected] European Representative’s Name and Address: Nick Owen19 Clos Nant CoslechPontprennauCardiffCF23 8ND United Kingdom Equipment Type: Commerci...

Page 4 - Table of Contents

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Declaration of Conformity ....................................... 3 1 Welcome ...................................... 5 1.1 Features ...........................

Page 5 - Welcome; ODEP; Unpacking Your Amplifier; Amplifier Application Guide

page 5 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 1 Welcome The Crown ® Micro-Tech 600, 1200 and 2400 are the original industry standards for touring amplifiers. Micro-Tech amplifiers are known around the world as the benchmark for high-density, ultra-pure power in a compact pack-age. In ad...

Page 6 - Unpack Your Amplifier; Input wiring cables; Install Your Amplifier; Figure 3.2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow.; Setup; Figure 3.1 Mounting Dimensions; SIDE VIEW

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 6 3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier YOU WILL NEED (not supplied): • Input wiring cables • Output wiring cables Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface for stacking) WARNING: Before you start to set up your amplifier, make sure you read and ob...

Page 7 - Figure 3.3 Balanced Input

page 7 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 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 and connec-tors. Depending upon which amplifier input you choose, you should use ei...

Page 8 - Distance; gauge

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 8 3.5 Choose Output Wire and Con-nectors Crown recommends using pre-built or profes-sionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. Use banana plugs, spade lugs or bare wire for your output connectors (Fig...

Page 9 - Wire Your System; INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels.

page 9 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 3.6 Wire Your System 3.6.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.6. Turn off the amplifier, and set the Stereo/Mono mode switch on the back to Stereo. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels. OUTPUTS: Mainta...

Page 10 - Set Input Sensitivity; Figure 3.7 Input Sensitiviy and Ground Lift Switches

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 10 3 Setup 3.7 Set Input Sensitivity The three-position input sensitivity switch is located inside the amplifier behind the MT-XLR module (Figure 4.2 letter “I”). The switch is set at the factory to a sensitivity of 0.775 volt for standard 1 k...

Page 11 - Never connect the output to a power supply,; Operation

page 11 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 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 operati...

Page 12 - Figure 4.1 Front Panel Indicators and Grille

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 12 4.2 Controls, Indicators andConnectors 4.2.1 Front Panel Facilities A. Filter Grille Supports and protects the dust filter (B). To clean the dust filter, detach the grille by remov-ing the three screws that hold it in place. B. Dust Filter ...

Page 13 - Use Stereo mode for normal two-channel oper-; Input Sensitivity Switch; Figure 4.2 Rear Panel Connectors and Controls

page 13 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 4.2.2 Rear Panel Facilities F. Power Cord All units are shipped with an approprate plug and cord for the required AC voltage. G. Stereo/Mono Modes Switch • Use Stereo mode for normal two-channel oper- ation. • Use Bridge-Mono mode to drive ...

Page 14 - Protection Systems

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 14 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. 5.1 Protection Systems Your Crown amplifier provides extensive ...

Page 15 - not

page 15 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 5.2 Accessories 5.2.1 Cooling Fan Options Every Micro-Tech amplifier has a built-in high-velocity fan that provides optimum cooling. Two optional replacement fan blades are avail-able for special cooling requirments. Crown part C 6594-3 is ...

Page 16 - Principles of Operation

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 16 6.1 Overview Micro-Tech amplifiers incorporate several tech-nological advancements including real-time computer simulation of output transistor stress, low-stress output stages and an advanced heat sink embodiment. Custom circuitry is incor...

Page 17 - Figure 6.1 Circuit Block Diagram

page 17 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 6.2.1 Stereo Operation For simplicity, the discussion of Stereo opera-tion will refer to one channel only. Mono opera-tion will be discussed later. For specific circuit references, see the block diagram in Figure 6.1. The signal at the ¼-in...

Page 19 - ODEP LEDs on; Troubleshooting

page 19 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual CONDITION: Normal operation. The Enable (Power) LED is on, and the ODEP LEDs are on or flickering. ODEP LEDs on indicates a high energy reserve. An ODEP LED flickering means that the energy reserve for the affected channel is dip-ping. COND...

Page 20 - Specifications; Minimum Guaranteed Power; Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at rated power, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 20 8 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power MT-600 MT-1200 MT-2400 120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Stereo mode, per channel, both channels driven 1 kHz with 0,1% THD Stereo, 2 ohms (per ch.) Stereo, 4 ohms (per ch.) Stereo, 8 ohms (per ch.) 400 W325 W2...

Page 21 - Performance

page 21 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 8 Specifications 8 Specifications Performance MT-600 MT-1200 MT-2400 Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting, ± 0.5 dB) 26dB sensitivitiy 0.775V sensitivity 1.4V sensitivity 26 dB 35.0 dB30.0 dB 26 dB 36.0 dB31.0 dB 26 dB 38.0 dB33.0 dB Requ...

Page 22 - • Duty cycle of continuous speech is 10%.

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 22 This section provides detailed information about the amount of power and current drawn from the AC mains by Micro-Tech amplifiers and the amount of heat produced under various conditions. The calculations presented here are intended to prov...

Page 23 - Various Duty Cycles

page 23 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual Figure 9.2 Micro-Tech 1200 Power Draw, Current Drawand Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles Figure 9.1 Micro-Tech 600 Power Draw, Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles Figure 9.3 Micro-Tech 2400 Power Draw, Curre...

Page 25 - SUMMARY OF WARRANTY; UNITED STATES & CANADA

page 25 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual YEAR 3 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 t...

Page 26 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA

Operation Manual Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers page 26 YEAR 3 11 Warranty WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & 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 ...

Page 27 - Crown Factory Service Information

page 27 Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-574-294-8200 Fax: 1-574-294-8124 Owner’s Name : __ ______________________________________________...