Crown Audio XLS Series - Manual

XLS SERIES
T T he XLS Series of power amplifi ers from
Crown represents a new era in afford-
able, quality power amplifi cation. The line
consists of fi ve models in a uniform, rugged
2U chassis (3U in the XLS 5000), incorporating
the best of tried-and-true design principles and
innovative features.
The fi ve models in the series are the XLS 202,
XLS 402, XLS 602, XLS 802, and XLS 5000.
They are identical except for output power and
weight. The XLS 5000 has a 3U chassis.
XLS Series amplifi ers are professional stereo
power amplifi ers engineered to meet demand-
ing audio requirements—reliably and within
budget. Every XLS Series amplifi er is backed
by Crown’s unequaled Three-Year, No-Fault,
Fully Transferable Warranty that covers every-
thing.
With over fi ve decades of experience designing
and building rock-solid products, Crown is the
standard in amplifi er technology. So check out
the affordable Crown XLS Series. They are a
powerful argument for quality and value!
For more details about the XLS Series, contact
the Crown Technical Support Group at 800-342-
6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the Crown
Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.
Specifi cations
The following applies to units in Stereo mode with 8-ohm loads
unless otherwise specifi ed.
Performance
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 4 ohms):
1.25 Vrms.
Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 22 Hz to
20 kHz): +0 dB, –1 dB.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20 Hz to 20 kHz, inputs
terminated):
A-weighted, below rated power: > 100 dB.
No weighting, below rated power: > 95 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.5%.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD):
(60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1) from full rated output
to –40 dB: < 0.3%.
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >200.
Crosstalk (below rated power):
at 1 kHz: –75 dB.
at 20 kHz: –59 dB.
Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kilohms bal-
anced, 10 kilohms unbalanced.
Output Power: See power charts.
Load Impedance:
XLS 202, 402, 602, 802: 4 to 8 ohms per chan-
nel in Stereo, 8 ohms in Bridge Mono.
XLS 5000: 2 to 8 ohms per channel in Stereo, 4
to 8 ohms in Bridge Mono.
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Confi gurations
Available (±10%): 120 VAC 60 Hz, 100 VAC
50/60 Hz, 220 VAC 50 Hz, and 230-240 VAC.
Controls
Level: Two front-panel rotary level controls,
one for each channel.
Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the IN
position.
X L S S E R I E S
• Reliable design incorporates many popular
features
• Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis
(3U for the XLS 5000)
• Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive
thermal buildup
• Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touch-
proof binding post and Speakon ® outputs
• Precision detented level controls, power
switch, power LED, and six LEDs which
indicate signal, clip and fault for each chan-
nel.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifi cations
Features

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8-ohm Stereo (per channel)
1 kHz
Continuous Average
Power with 0.1% THD
1,100W
1,800W
2,500W*
3,600W 8-ohm Bridge-Mono
2-ohm Stereo (per channel)
4-ohm Stereo (per channel)
XLS 5000
*with 1% THD.
4-ohm Bridge-Mono 5,000W*