Page 2 - MAGNETIC FIELD
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual 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 accordance with...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................................... 2 1 Welcome ...................................................................................... 4 1.1 Features .................................
Page 4 - Welcome; Amplifi er Application Guide; Unpacking Your Amplifi er
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 4 The XLS Series of power amplifi ers from Crown represents a new era in affordable, quality power amplifi cation. The line consists of three models in a uniform, rugged chassis, incorporating the best of tried-and-true design principles and innovat...
Page 5 - Setup; Ensure Proper Cooling; Your Amplifi er
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 5 3 Setup Figure 3.3 Airfl ow Figure 3.2 Dimensions 3.4 Ensure Proper Cooling When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in rack with blank panels. DO NOT block side or front air vents. Figure 3.3 ...
Page 6 - Connectors
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 6 Figure 3.4. Input Connector Wiring 3 Setup 3.5 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. You should use 3-pin male XLR...
Page 7 - Wire Your System
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 7 3 Setup 3.7 Wire Your System 3.7.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.6. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels. OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-) on output connectors. Connect Channel 1 positive (+) spe...
Page 8 - Operation; Connect to AC Mains
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 8 4 Operation 4.1 Precautions Your XLS Series amplifi er is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precautions for optimum performance and safety: 1. Before use, your amplifi er fi rst must be confi gure...
Page 9 - Indicators
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 9 4 Operation 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators A. Cooling Vents Front-to-rear forced airfl ow. B. Level Controls Two black rotary level controls, one for each channel. C. Clip Indicators Two red LEDs, one for each channel, illu-minate when th...
Page 10 - Selector
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 10 4 Operation 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors G. Power Connector H. Fuse Provides overload protection. I. Voltage Selector Two-position switch is factory-set to coun-try-specifi c voltage. WARNING: Do not operate your amplifi er with an inco...
Page 11 - available on the Crown website; this could result in a
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 11 NOTE: For detailed information about these Crown amplifi er features, please consult the Crown Amplifi er Application Guide, available on the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com. 5.1 Protection Systems Your Crown amplifi er provides extensive pro...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting; KEY
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 12 CONDITION: Normal operation. POSSIBLE REASON: • This is normal operation for your amp. CONDITION: No power to the amplifi er. POSSIBLE REASON: • The amplifi er’s “power” switch is off. • The amplifi er is not plugged into the power receptacle. • ...
Page 13 - Performance; Specifi cations
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 13 120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, per channel, both channels driven 1 kHz with 0.1% THD Stereo, 2 ohm (per ch.) 250 570 840 Stereo, 4 ohm (per ch.) 200 400 600 Stereo, 8 ohm (per ch.) 145 260 370 240 VAC, 50 Hz Units, per channel, both channels driven 1 kHz ...
Page 14 - Construction; Weight
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 14 7 Specifi cations Construction All Models Ventilation Flow-through ventilation from front to back. Cooling Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation. Air Volume Requirements (per minute per unit) 80.15 ft³ (2...
Page 15 - Worldwide Service; Service; Crown Customer Service; Technical Support / Factory Service
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 15 Crown amplifi ers are quality units that rarely require servicing. Before returning your unit for servicing, please contact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for servicing. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should only be ...
Page 16 - Warranty; UNITED STATES & CANADA; SUMMARY OF WARRANTY
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 16 YEAR 3 9 Warranty UNITED STATES & 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 SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a p...
Page 17 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA; WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 17 YEAR 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 SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown 1 product...
Page 18 - Notes
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 18 Notes
Page 19 - Crown Factory Service Information; NATURE OF PROBLEM
XLS Series Power Amplifi ers Operation Manual page 19 Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown International, Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 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 : ____________________________...