Page 2 - C o n t e n t s
2 C o n t e n t s Safety Information ................................................................................... 3 1.0 Introduction & Unpacking ..................................................................... 4 2.0 Mechanical Installation ...............................................
Page 3 - THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED.; S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n; Important Safety Instructions
3 DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED. IT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE ANYPROTECTIVE GROUND OR SIGNAL CABLESHIELD CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT GROUNDLOOPS. ANY SUCH DISCONNECTIONS AREOUTSIDE THE RECOMMEN...
Page 4 - I n t r o d u c t i o n & U n p a c k i n g; Introduction; In the event that damage has occurred, please notify your dealer
4 1 . 0 I n t r o d u c t i o n & U n p a c k i n g Front panel Rear panel Introduction The PULSE series of amplifiers are high performance professional power amplifiers capable of deliveringmajor power output from a new generation of switched mode power supplies. All Pulse series amplifiersare ...
Page 5 - M e c h a n i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n; NOT; the amplifier (fan filters will not help). Glycol based smoke is; HIGHLY; corrosive and prolonged exposure
5 2 . 0 M e c h a n i c a l I n s t a l l a t i o n A vertical rack space of 2U(88mm high) is required,with an in rack depth of18.1 inches (460mm). The amplifier protrudes1.6 inches (40mm) fromthe rack supports. If the unit is likely to undergo extreme vibration through trucking and touring, front r...
Page 6 - A C P o w e r C o n n e c t i o n; WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.; be operated unless the power cables' ground
6 3 . 0 A C P o w e r C o n n e c t i o n WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. The amplifier must always be connected to a 3-wire grounded AC outlet. The rack framework must also beconnected to the same grounding circuit. The unit must NOT be operated unless the power cables' ground wire is pro...
Page 7 - A u d i o C o n n e c t i o n s; Inputs; in phase
7 4 . 0 A u d i o C o n n e c t i o n s Inputs For each channel, there is a 1/4” phone jack socket, male & female XLR and pluggable removableterminal block connectors provided for signal input on the rear panel of the amplifier. Each iselectronically balanced at an impedance greater than 10k ohm...
Page 8 - Outputs; Stereo operation; Bridge mono operation
8 Outputs Both binding post and Speakon ® connectors are provided for each channel, these are internally wiredin parallel so either or both may be used. Note that itis possible to lever the caps out of the ends of thebinding posts to insert 4mm banana type plugs but thiswill invalidate the product s...
Page 9 - Connections
9 5 . 0 C o n t r o l o p e r a t i o n a. Power Switch Pressing this switch so that thewhite dot is closest to the frontpanel signals to themicroprocessor that the userwishes to turn on the powersupply. Note that themicroprocessor will only switchthe power supply on once it hasassured that there ar...
Page 10 - I n d i c a t o r s; Under some circumstances, the
10 6 . 0 I n d i c a t o r s A. AC Present This light glows when AC power is applied to the amplifier, whether or not the amplifier is actuallyrunning. This light will still glow even if the rear panel fuse is blown because it is powered from theseparate, internally fused supply that powers the micr...
Page 12 - T y p i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n s; b. Two amplifiers used in bridge mode; section d
12 7 . 0 T y p i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n s a. Two channel (stereo) operation In this example, each channel of the PULSE 2x650 is being used independently. For this application,ensure that the rear panel BRIDGE switches are in the NORMAL position. More than one speaker may beused on each channel ...
Page 14 - G l o s s a r y
14 8 . 0 G l o s s a r y In this section many of the terms used throughout this manual are explained in more detail. Active Active electronic circuits are those which are capable of voltage and power gain by using transistors andintegrated circuits. Amplitude Refers to the voltage level or intensity...
Page 17 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Power Ratings
17 9 . 0 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Power Ratings Pulse 2x650 Stereo Measured per channel, both channels driven at 1kHz to no more than 0.1% THD+N 8 ohms 400W rms 4 ohms 650W rms 2 ohms 850W rms * * Note: 2 ohm spec is at 1% THD Bridged Mono 16 ohms 800W rms 8 ohms 1300W rms 4 ohms 1700W rms* * Not...
Page 18 - T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Checklist; on
18 1 0 . 0 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Checklist Problem: No output Check: Are the AC Present and Operate lights on ? Are the Fault & Temp lights off ? Are the Signal lights on ? Are the level controls turned up? Are the speakers properly connected? (in particular check that older style ‘ring ...
Page 19 - Status Indication; Their indication is as follows:; Fault; Service; Power light on, Operate light on, Fault light on, Temp light on
19 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g . . . Status Indication There is a microprocessor inside each PULSE amplifier responsible for monitoring all critical systems. Thestatus of which are displayed on the front panel lights. Their indication is as follows: Fault and both Temp lights flashing The amplifie...
Page 20 - Contact your local Crown distributor for details; S e r v i c e & W a r r a n t y; Do not use; Do not ship the unit in any kind of cabinet
20 Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely requireservicing. Before returning your unit for servicing,please contact Crown Technical Support to verify theneed for servicing. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which shouldonly be serviced by an authorized Crown ServiceCenter.. This is ...
Page 21 - WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA; UNITED STATES & CANADA; THREE YEAR
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 ANYSUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown 1 product, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the origin...
Page 22 - A division of Harman International Industries
22 A division of Harman International Industries Version 2.0 CB 190901 ZM10092-01 Crown Part Number: 133784-1 Crown is a registered trademark of Crown International.Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners