Page 2 - WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:; Important Safety Instructions; FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE; IMPORTANT; Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 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 accorda...
Page 3 - DECLARATION of CONFORMITY; TCF Technical Certificate No: P4300CRI1.IWS
page 3 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Crown International, Inc. TCF Technical Certificate No: P4300CRI1.IWS Sue [email protected] European Representative's Name and Address: Nick Owen35, Bassets FieldThornhillCardiff. South...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 4 Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2 Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................... 3 1 ...
Page 5 - Welcome
page 5 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 1 Welcome The Crown ® Macro-Tech ® 3600VZ profes- sional power amplifier features Crown’s pat-ented Variable Impedance ( VZ ® ) power supply. This power supply, along with advanced semiconductor technology, enables the Macro-Tech 3600VZ to...
Page 6 - Unpack Your Amplifier; Install Your Amplifier; Setup
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 6 3.1 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 initiate a claim for shipping damage....
Page 7 - Balanced Line
page 7 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Figure 3.3 shows connector pin assignments for balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 shows connec-tor pin assignments for unbalanced wiring. NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel...
Page 8 - Distance
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 8 CH-2 OUTPUTS CH-1 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. You may use banana connectors, terminal forks or bare...
Page 9 - Wire Your System
page 9 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 3.6 Wire Your System 3.6.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.6. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for each channel. Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin assignments. OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-)...
Page 11 - Connect to AC Mains; Never connect the output to a power
page 11 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 3.7 Connect to AC Mains Connect the AC power cordset of your amplifier to the AC mains power source (power outlet). NOTE: The third prong of this connector (ground) is an important safety feature. Do not attempt to disable this ground con...
Page 12 - Operation
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 12 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators A. Dust Filter Removes large particles from the air at the air intake. The filter elements can be easily removed for cleaning by gently pulling them away from the front panel. B. Level Control Rotar...
Page 13 - Reset Button
page 13 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 4.3 Back Panel Controlsand Connectors G. Power Cord H. Stereo/Mono Switch Allows selection of Stereo, Bridge-Mono, or Parallel-Mono operation. I. Reset Button One per channel. Resets the power supply breakers. J. PIP Module Standard modul...
Page 14 - , available on the Crown website
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 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 extensiv...
Page 15 - Advanced Features and Options
page 15 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 5.3 Options 5.3.1 IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter and PIP-Lite Module Available in limited quantity through Crown’s Parts Department, the IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter allows the ampli-fier to accept the Crown PIP-Lite module (but not the PIP-USP3 or PIP-USP3/...
Page 16 - Specifications
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 16 6 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power (see page 18 for complete power specifications) 120VAC, 60 Hz Units 100VAC International Units 120 VAC International Units 230VAC International Units Power in watts per channel,1 kHz, 0.1% THD Ste...
Page 17 - Construction
page 17 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 6 Specifications Performance (continued) Output Impedance See Figure 6.5 Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads) StereoBridge MonoParallel Mono 2-8 ohms4-8 ohms1-2 ohms Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximum ...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 20 CONDITION: Normal operation. POSSIBLE REASON: • This is normal operation for your amp. CONDITION: Distorted sound. POSSIBLE REASON: • Input signal level is too high. Turn down your amplifier level controls. NOTE: Your amplifier should nev...
Page 21 - International and Canada Service; Service; Crown Factory Service
page 21 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 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 o...
Page 22 - Warranty; SUMMARY OF WARRANTY; UNITED STATES & CANADA
Operation Manual Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier page 22 YEAR 3 9 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)...
Page 23 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA
page 23 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual YEAR 3 9 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 Crown1 product, for a period of three (3...
Page 25 - * SERIAL #; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; PRODUCT INFORMATION; CU
page 25 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual Online registration is also available at http://crownweb.crownintl.com/webregistration When this form is used to register your product, it may be mailed or faxed. Crown International Fax: 574-294-8329 1718 W Mishawaka Rd Elkhart IN 46517 ...
Page 27 - Crown Factory Service Information; NATURE OF PROBLEM
page 27 Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 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 : _______________________________________________...