Crown Audio M Series - Manual (Page 5)

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M Series Power Amplifiers
Operation Manual
1 Welcome
The M Series of power amplifiers from Crown ®
represents a new era in affordable, quality
power amplification. The line consists of two
models in a uniform, rugged chassis, incorpo-
rating the best of tried-and-true design princi-
ples and innovative features.
Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated
pieces of engineering capable of producing
extremely high power levels. They must be
treated with respect and correctly installed if
they are to provide the many years of reliable
service for which they were designed.
In addition, M Series amplifiers include a num-
ber of features which require some explanation
before they can be used to their maximum
advantage.
Please take the time to study this manual so
that you can obtain the best possible service
from your amplifier.
1.1 Features
• Accurate, uncolored sound with very low dis-
tortion for the best in music and voice repro-
duction.
• Bridge-mono/stereo mode switch allows
your amplifiers/speakers to be set up in the
configuration that best suits your needs.
• Advanced protection circuitry guards against
shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mis-
matched loads, general overheating, high-fre-
quency overloads and internal faults.
• Extremely versatile, handling a wide range of
speaker impedances and outputs.
• Switchable input sensitivity.
• Proportional speed fan optimizes cooling
efficiency.
• Can be mounted in EIA standard 19-in. rack,
shallow 35.5-cm rack, or stacked on top of
each other.
• Features both standard 5-way binding posts
and genuine Neutrik
® Speakon ® output con-
nectors.
• Choice of 6.35-mm phone plug, XLR or bar-
rier strip inputs. Optional SST crossovers may
provide other input connector options.
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable War-
ranty completely protects your investment and
guarantees its specifications.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary
information to safely and correctly setup and
operate your amplifier. It does not cover every
aspect of installation, setup or operation that
might occur under every condition. For addi-
tional information, please consult Crown’s
Amplifier Application Guide (available online at
www.crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Sup-
port, your system installer or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instruc-
tions, warnings and cautions contained in this
manual. Also, for your protection, please send
in your warranty registration card today. And
save your bill of sale — it’s your official proof
of purchase.
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