Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE; Importantes Instructions de Sécurité
page 2 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 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 accordance with the m...
Page 3 - DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 3 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY European Representative’s Name and Address: David Budge 10 Harvest Close Yateley GU46 6YS United Kingdom Equipment Type: Power Amplifiers Family Name: CDi series Model Names: CDi1000, CDi2000, CDi4000, CDi6000 EMC Standard...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
page 4 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................... 2 Declaration of Conformity ............................... 3 1 Welcome .................................................. 5 1.1 Features ......................................
Page 5 - Welcome
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 5 1 Welcome The CDi Series of Crown ® amplifiers are professional tools designed and built for installed sound applications. The series includes three models which are identical except for output power: CDi 1000, CDi 2000, CDi 4000 and CDi 6000. All ...
Page 6 - Setup
page 6 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 2 Setup 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transpor tation company immediately. Only you can ini tiate a claim for shipping damage....
Page 7 - Setup; BALANCED LINES; INPUT
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 7 Figure 2.3 Input Connector Phoenix Wiring, Bal anced (Top) and Unbalanced (Bottom) 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired balanced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables and conne...
Page 8 - Channel 2
page 8 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual Channel 2 Channel 2 Channel 1 Channel 1 Figure 2.5 System Wiring, Dual Mode 2 Setup (continued) 2.6 Wire Your System 2.6.1 Dual Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 2.5. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels. OUTPUTS: Ma...
Page 9 - Channel 1
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 9 2 Setup (continued) Channel 1 2.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 2.6. NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide avail...
Page 11 - Operation
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 11 3.1 Precautions Your amplifier is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precau tions for optimum performance and safety: 1. Before use, your amplifier first must be config ured for proper operation, i...
Page 13 - J K L
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 13 3 Operation (continued) M N O P J K L J. Line Connector Clip Mounting points for securing power cord clip. K. AC Line Connector NEMA 6-20P (20A). L. Reset Button Resets the circuit breaker. M. Output Connectors 4-position barrier strip with connec...
Page 14 - Advanced Features and Options; Tab A
page 14 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 4 Advanced Features and Options Figure 4.1 DC Protection 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 Protectio...
Page 16 - MENU TREE
page 16 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual CURRENT PRESET FLASHING “PRESET” TEXT FLASHING “PRESET” ICON Sel Sel Sel Next USER PRESETS 2-20 DSP OFF Next Next Next or Prev FLASHING “CONFIG” TEXT Y XOV EQ Ch. 1 EQ Ch. 2 DELAY Ch. 1 DELAY Ch. 2 LIM Ch. 1 LIM Ch. 2 STEREO/BRIDGE MONO BRIDGE STE...
Page 17 - DESIRED FUNCTION; (starting from the current preset screen)
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 17 DESIRED FUNCTION BUTTON PRESSES (starting from the current preset screen) Set up Ch. 1 output for 70V/high-Z mode Sel > Next. Press Sel. The 70V and Ch. 1 icon flash. Press Next to turn on or off. Choose on or off by pressing Sel. Set DUAL or B...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting
page 18 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 5 Troubleshooting CONDITION: Normal operation. • This is normal operation for your amp. CONDITION: No power to the amplifier. • The amplifier’s Power switch is off. • The amplifier’s power cord is unplugged. CONDITION: Distorted sound. • Input sig...
Page 19 - Specifications
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 19 Frequency Response (at 1 watt into 4 ohms, 20Hz - 20 kHz) +0/–1 dB Signal to Noise Ratio (below rated 8-ohm power at 1 kHz, A-weighted) CDi 1K, 2K, 4K: 100 dBCDi 6K: 103 dB Damping Factor (8 ohm): 20 Hz to 400 Hz > 500 Input Stage Input is elec...
Page 20 - Service
page 20 CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 7 Service Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require ser vicing. Before returning your unit for service, please con tact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for servicing. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should ...
Page 21 - Warranty; UNITED STATES & CANADA
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 21 8 Warranty 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 ...
Page 23 - OWNER’S INFORMATION - PLEASE PRINT; * MODEL; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; PRODUCT INFORMATION; CUT ON THIS LINE
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 23 Online registration is also available at http://crownweb.crownintl.com/webregistration. *Warranty is only valid within the United States of America. For information on Warranty outside of the U.S.A, please contact your local distributor. When this...
Page 25 - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY; PRODUCT RETURN INFORMATION; PAYMENT OPTIONS; Crown Audio Factory Service Information
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 25 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.) Model: ____________________________________________ Serial Number: _____________________ Purchase Date: _____________ PRODUCT RETURN INFORMATION Individua...
Page 27 - Notes
CDi Series Power Amplifiers Operation Manual page 27 Notes