Page 2 - IMPORTANT
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 2 Operation Manual Important Safety Instructions 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 ventilati...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 3 Operation Manual Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 2 Table of Contents ................................................................. 3 1 Welcome ..................................................................
Page 4 - Welcome; Features
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 4 Operation Manual 1 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Crown Power-Tech ™ .1 Series amplifier. Power-Tech .1 Series amplifiers are compact, professional power amplifiers engineered to meet the most demanding sound reinforcement needs. They compare ver...
Page 5 - Unpack Your Amplifier; Install Your Amplifier; Setup
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 5 Operation Manual 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 damag...
Page 7 - Distance
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 7 Operation Manual 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. Use bare wire, a dual banana plug or spade lugs on the amplifier end of each speaker ...
Page 8 - Wire Your System
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 8 Operation Manual 3.6 Wire Your System Turn down the Level controls (fully counter-clockwise) and turn off the amplifier before wir-ing it as described below. Refer to Figure 3.6. 3.6.1 Stereo Mode Set the back panel stereo/mono switch to Stereo. INPUTS: C...
Page 9 - Set Input Sensitivity; Operation
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 9 Operation Manual 3.7 Set Input Sensitivity The input sensitivity switch inside the amplifier is set to 0.775 volt RMS at the factory. (Factory setting for international models is 1.4V). It can be changed to 1.4 volts or a voltage gain of 26 dB. The 26 dB ...
Page 10 - Front Panel Controls and Indicators; E. Ventilation Grille
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 10 Operation Manual 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The diagram below explains the controls and indicators on the front panel of the Power-Tech .1 Series. A. Level Controls Continuously variable level controls for each channel. B. SPI/IOC Indicator ...
Page 11 - I. XLR Input Connectors
CTs Multi-Channel Power Amplifiers page 11 Operation Manual 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connec-tors The diagram below explains the controls and connec-tors on the back panel of the Power-Tech .1 Series. F. Stereo/mono Switch Stereo/mono switch for selecting Stereo, Bridge-Mono or Parallel-Mono modes...
Page 13 - available on the Crown website
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 13 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 extensi...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 15 Operation Manual CONDITION: No power to theamplifier. POSSIBLE REASON: • The amplifier's Power switch is off. • The amplifier is not plugged into the power receptacle. • The amplifier's low-voltage power supply fuse has blown. Return amp to Crown or an a...
Page 16 - Minimum Guaranteed Power; Specifications
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 16 Operation Manual Minimum Guaranteed Power Power-Tech 1.1 Power-Tech 2.1 Power-Tech 3.1 120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Stereo mode, per channel, both channels driven 1 kHz with 0.1% THD Stereo, 4 ohms per ch. Stereo, 8 ohms per ch. 305220 460325 760540 120 VAC, 60...
Page 18 - Worldwide Service; Crown Factory Service; Service
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 18 Operation Manual Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require servicing. Before returning your unit for servicing, please contact Crown Factory Ser-vice to verify the need for servicing. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should o...
Page 19 - SUMMARY OF WARRANTY; Warranty; UNITED STATES & CANADA
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 19 Operation Manual YE AR 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 fr...
Page 20 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 20 Operation Manual YE AR 3 9 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 Crow...
Page 21 - Crown Factory Service Information; NATURE OF PROBLEM
Power-Tech .1 Series Power Amplifiers page 21 Operation Manual Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown International, 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 : _______________________________...