Crown CTS 600 - Manual (Page 47)

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O ur patented variable impedance (VZ ® ) technology permits the Macro-Tech ® 3600VZ and the Macro-
Tech 5002VZ to dynamically adapt to both signal and load requirements, providing the best power
match to the widest range of loads. These models pack large amounts of power into a compact package
while achieving ultra-low distortion and without generating excessive heat. Detented controls, PIP™
expandability and comprehensive status indicators are included. The Macro-Tech 5002VZ’s universal
power supply adapts to available voltages around the world.
SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Frequency Response (at 1 watt) 20 Hz to 20 kHz:
±0.1 dB.
Phase Response (at 1 watt, 10 Hz to 20 kHz): ±10
degrees.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (below rated full bandwidth
power), A-weighted: > 105 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (at rated power):
MA-3600VZ: 20 Hz to 1 kHz: < 0.05%.
20 kHz: < 0.1%.
MA-5002VZ: < 0.05% true THD
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) (60 Hz and
7 kHz at 4:1):
MA-3600VZ (from 368 milliwatts to full
rated output): < 0.05%.
MA-5002VZ (from rated power to 35 dB
below rated power at 8 ohms): < 0.05%.
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >1000.
Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz,
at maximum level setting, ±6% or ±0.5 dB):
MA-3600VZ: 124.6:1 or 41.9 dB at 0.775-volt
sensitivity; 69.2:1 or 36.8 dB at 1.4-volt
sensitivity; 20:1 or 26 dB at 26-dB sensitivity.
MA-5002VZ: 132.1:1 or 42-dB at 0.775-volt
sensitivity; 71:1:1 or 37 dB at 1.4-volt sensitivity;
20:1 or 26 dB at 26-dB sensitivity.
Controlled Slew Rate: > 30 volts/microsecond.
Input Impedance: 20 kilohms balanced, 10
kilohms unbalanced.
Load Impedance:
MA-3600VZ: Safe with all types of loads. Rated
for 2 to 16 ohms in Stereo, 4 to 16 ohms in
Bridge-Mono, and 1 to 4 ohms in Parallel-Mono.
MA-5002VZ: Safe with all types of loads. Rated
for 2 to 8 ohms in Stereo, 4 to 16 ohms in
Bridge-Mono, and 1 to 4 ohms in Parallel-Mono.
DC Output Offset (shorted input): < ±10 millivolts.
Required AC Mains (MA-3600VZ):
50/60 Hz; 100, 120, and 230VAC (±10%) units are
available. 230VAC, 50/60 Hz units can be used with
220 and 240VAC. 100VAC and 120VAC units can
draw up to 30 amps; 230VAC units can draw up to
15 amps. Current, voltage and frequency require-
ments are provided on unit’s back panel.
Required AC Mains (MA-5002VZ):
50 or 60 Hz; 100, 120, 200, 208, 230, 240VAC
(±10%). Current, voltage and frequency require-
ments are provided on unit’s back panel.
Power Draw at Idle: 90 watts or less.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Level: Rotary detented level control, one for each
channel.
Enable: Push button used to turn the amplifier on
and off.
Enable LED: Amber LED indicates amplifier is on
and AC power is available.
Signal/IOC: Green LED for each channel flashes to
show amplifier output. If a channel’s output wave-
form differs from its input by 0.05% or more, the
indicator flashes brightly to show distortion.
ODEP: Amber LED for each channel shows
thermal-dynamic energy reserve. A lit indicator
shows available reserve energy. If a channel has
no reserve, its indicator will dim in proportion to
ODEP limiting.
ILoad/ILimit (MA-5002VZ only): Two-color
(green/red) LED for each channel. Green indicates
load current flowing out the amplifier; red indicates
maximum current is being delivered to the load.
Back Panel Controls and Connectors
Compressor (MA-5002VZ only): Controls the
channel’s error-driven compression. Selections
include Off; Fast (4-millisecond attack, 300-mil-
lisecond release), and Slow (12-millisecond attack,
600-millisecond release).
Input Ground Lift (MA-5002VZ only): A two-posi-
tion switch used to isolate the input audio signal
grounds from the AC (chassis) ground to help
prevent ground loops.
Loudspeaker Offset Integration (MA-5002VZ
only): Two-position switch for each channel
turns on or off the loudspeaker protection, which
protects against DC, off-center woofer cone move-
ment, and unwanted subsonic and ultrasonic
frequencies.
Sensitivity: Switch for both channels selects input
sensitivity: 0.775 volts or 1.4 volts for standard 1-
kHz power, or a 26 dB voltage gain.
Stereo/Mono: Switch selects Stereo, Bridge-Mono
or Parallel-Mono mode.
VZ Mode (MA-5002VZ only): Switch for each
channel controls the switching mode of the VZ
power supplies.
Input Connectors
3-pin female XLR and female TRS for each channel.
Output Connectors
MA-3600VZ: Two sets of color-coded binding
posts for banana plugs or bare wire (European
models do not accept banana plugs).
MA-5002VZ: High-current output block
accepts banana plugs, spade lugs or bare wire.
A detachable output cover protects against
accidental short circuits and dangerous electri-
cal shock.
Protection
Macro-Tech amplifiers are protected against
shorted, open or mismatched loads; overloaded
power supplies; excessive temperature, chain
destruction phenomena, input overload damage
and high-frequency blowups. They also protect
loudspeakers from input/output DC and turn-on/
turn-off transients.
Cooling
Internal heat sinks, forced-air cooling for rapid heat
dissipation.
Dimensions
EIA Standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) rack mount width
(EIA RS-310-B),
MA-3600VZ: 3.5-inch (8.9-cm) height and
16-inch (40.6-cm) depth behind the mounting
surface.
MA-5002VZ: 5.25-inch (13.3-cm) height and
15.875-inch (40.3-cm) depth behind the mount
ing surface.
Weight
Net Weight,
MA-3600VZ: 55 lbs. 1.5 oz. (25.0 kg).
MA-5002VZ: 77 lbs. 9 oz. (35.2kg).
Shipping Weight,
MA-3600VZ: 63 lbs. 10 oz. (28.9 kg).
MA-5002VZ: 88 lbs. 10 oz. (40.2 kg).
Accessories
IQ Network Accessories: The MA-5002VZ
accepts all current PIP2 modules. The MA-3600VZ
can accept PIP LITE module when paired with the
IQ-PIP USP2 Adapter Kit (some functionality will
be limited).
Regulatory Certifications
Other Applications
All measurements apply to units in Stereo mode with
8-ohm loads and rated input sensitivity unless other-
wise specified.
MA-3600VZ
only
MA-5002VZ
only