Page 2 - WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:; Important Safety Instructions; FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE; IMPORTANT; Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ 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 accor-dance with t...
Page 3 - DECLARATION of CONFORMITY; European Representative's Name and Address:
page 3 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Crown International, Inc. TCF Technical Certificate No: C1017CRI.ABS Sue [email protected] European Representative's Name and Address: Nick Owen35, Bassets FieldThornhillCardiff. South GlamorgenCF...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 4 Important Safety Instructions ................................................................... 2Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................... 3 1 Welcome ............................................
Page 5 - Welcome
page 5 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 2 ohm Dual (per ch.) 1 kHz Power 2,500W 2,000W 1,300W 5,000W 4,000W 2,155W 1,775W 1,090W 3,670W 8 ohm Bridge-Mono 4 ohm Bridge-Mono 8 ohm Dual (per ch.) 4 ohm Dual (per ch.) *1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.1% TH...
Page 6 - Unpack Your Amplifier; Install Your Amplifier; Setup
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ 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 ini-tiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown wil...
Page 7 - Balanced Line
page 7 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Refer to Figure 3.3 for correct connector pin assignments for balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 for correct connector pin assignments for unbal-anced wiring. NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified...
Page 8 - Distance
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier 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. You may use banana connectors, terminal forks or bare wire for your output connect...
Page 11 - Connect to AC Mains; Startup Procedure; Operation; Never connect the output to a power
page 11 MA-5002VZ 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 plug supplied with 120V versions of the MA5000VZ is a 120V, 30-ampere plug (Figure 3.9). NOTE: The third prong of this conn...
Page 13 - L. Sensitivity Switch; DANGER: The outputs can produce
page 13 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors I. Stereo/Mono Switch Allows selection of Stereo, Bridge-Mono, or Parallel-Mono operation. J. Compressor Switch Controls the channel's error-driven com- pressor. Selections include Off; Fast (4-millisecond atta...
Page 15 - Protection Systems
page 15 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier 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 5.1 Protection Systems Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection...
Page 16 - VZ Mode switches
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 16 The VZ Mode switches allow you to control the opera- tion of the VZ power supply for each channel. The VZ mode switches are located inside the amplifier behind the top dust filter on the front panel. To access these switches, remove the top filter e...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting
page 17 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 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 never be opera...
Page 18 - Specifications; Performance
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 18 7 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power (see page 20 for complete power specifications) 120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Stereo mode, per channel, both channels driven 1 kHz with 0.1% THD Stereo, 2 ohms per chStereo, 4 ohms per ch.Stereo, 8 ohms per ch. 2,50...
Page 19 - Construction
page 19 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual 7 Specifications (continued) Performance (continued) Output Impedance See Figure 7.5 Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads) StereoBridge MonoParallel Mono 2-8 ohms4-16 ohms1-4 ohms Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximu...
Page 20 - Maximum Powe; Minimum Gua
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 20 8 2 S t e r eo (both cha nn el s d r ive n ) B r idge-Mono (bala n ced o u tp u t) Pa r allel-Mono 1 16 4 4 4 2 8 8 2 S t e r eo (both cha nn el s d r ive n ) B r idge-Mono (bala n ced o u tp u t) Pa r allel-Mono 1 16 4 4 4 2 8 Macro-Tech 5002VZ – M...
Page 22 - International and Canada Service; Service; Crown Factory Service
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 22 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 only be serv...
Page 23 - SUMMARY OF WARRANTY; Warranty; UNITED STATES & CANADA
page 23 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier 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 the date o...
Page 24 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA
Operation Manual MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier page 24 YEAR 3 9 Warranty (continued) 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 Crown...
Page 25 - * SERIAL #; PRODUCT REGISTRATION; PRODUCT INFORMATION; CU
page 25 MA-5002VZ 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 Please note...
Page 27 - Crown Audio Factory Service Information; hipping Address: Crown Audio Factory; PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY; PRODUCT RETURN INFORMATION
page 27 MA-5002VZ Power Amplifier Operation Manual Crown Audio Factory Service Information S hipping Address: Crown Audio Factory S ervice, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.) Model: ___________________...