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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
Sue Whitfield
ISSUED BY: Harman International
FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY:
1718 W. Mishawaka Road
Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.
European Representative’s Name and Address:
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Equipment Type: Power Amplifiers
Family Name: CDi series
Model Names: CDi1000, CDi2000, CDi4000, CDi6000
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Due to line current harmonics, we recommend that you contact your supply authority before connection.
Signed
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Senior Director of Operations
Date of Issue: April 1, 2006
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CDi Series Power Amplifiers
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ..........................2
Declaration of Conformity ...............................3
1 Welcome ..................................................5
1.1 Features............................................5
1.2 How to Use This Manual.....................5
2 Setup........................................................6
2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier.......................6
2.2 Install Your Amplifier .........................6
2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling.......................6
2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors ....7
2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors..7
2.6 Wire Your System .............................8
2.6.1 Dual Mode...............................8
3 Operation................................................11
3.1 Precautions ......................................11
3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators....11
3.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors..12
4 Advanced Features and Options .......14
4.1 Protection Systems ...........................14
4.1.1 Output Current Limiting............14
4.1.2 DC Protection ..........................14
4.1.3 Thermal Protection...................14
4.1.4 Non-Touch Cover.....................14
4.1.5 Attenuator Security Covers .......14
4.1.6 DSP Presets and Processes......15
5 Troubleshooting......................................18
6 Specifications.........................................19
7 Service ....................................................20
8 Warranty .................................................21
Product Registration......................................23
Crown Factory Service Information Form.........25
2.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode ..................9
2.7 Connect to AC Mains........................10
2.8 Protecting Your Speaker...................10
2.9 Startup Procedure............................10
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1.1 Features
1.2 How to Use This Manual
1 Welcome
The CDi Series of Crown® amplifiers are professional
tools designed and built for installed sound applications.
The series includes three models which are identical
except for output power: CDi 1000, CDi 2000, CDi 4000
and CDi 6000. All are rugged and lightweight, and offer
unmatched value in their class.
• Accurate, uncolored sound with very low distortion for
the best in music and voice reproduction
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
additional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier
Application Guide (available online at www.crownaudio.
com), Crown Technical Support, your system installer or
retailer.
• Advanced protection circuitry guards against: shorted
outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched loads, general
overheating, high-frequency overloads and internal
faults
• Extremely versatile; rated for 2, 4, 8 ohms loads and
70V and 140V outputs
CDi-Series amplifiers feature an intuitive front-panel LCD
screen to guide installers through their configurations.
CDi amplifiers also offer onboard DSP for loudspeaker
signal processing. Other features include a switch-mode
universal power supply, useful function indicators,
proportional-speed fan-assisted cooling, removable
Phoenix-style inputs, barrier strip outputs for low-Z or
70V/140V loads, short-circuit protection and more.
We strongly recommend you read all instructions,
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.
• Intuitive front-panel LCD screen for quick, easy
configuration
• Switch-mode universal power supply
• Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers,
EQ filters, delay, and output limiting
• All products fill 2U rack spaces and weigh under 19
pounds
In addition, CDi Series amplifiers include a number of
features which require some explanation before they can
be used to their maximum advantage.
• Barrier strip outputs for low-Z or 70V/140V loads,
removable Phoenix-style inputs
Please take the time to study this manual so that you can
obtain the best possible service from your amplifier.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty
completely protects your investment and guarantees
its specifications.
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2 Setup
In.
cm
Figure 2.1
Dimensions
In.
cm
CDi 1000
CDi 2000
CDi 4000
In.
cm
CDi 6000
In.
cm
2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
2.2 Install Your Amplifier
Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for
any damage that may have occurred during
transit. If damage is found, notify the
transportation company immediately. Only you
can initiate a claim for shipping damage.
Crown will be happy to help as needed. Save
the shipping carton as evidence of damage for
the shipper’s inspection.
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure
your amplifier is disconnected from the
power source, with the power switch in
the “off” position and all level controls
turned completely down (counterclock-
wise).
Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment
rack (EIA RS-310B). See Figure 2.1 for
amplifier dimensions.
Figure 2.2
Airflow
We also recommend that you save all packing
materials so you will have them if you ever
need to transport the unit. Never ship the
unit without the factory pack.
You may also stack amps without using a
cabinet.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be
supported at both front and back.
YOU WILL NEED (not supplied):
• Input wiring cables
2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
• Output wiring cables
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 front or rear air vents. The back of the
rack should be open.
• Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable
surface for stacking)
WARNING: Before you start to set up your
amplifier, make sure you read and
observe the Important Safety Instructions
found at the beginning of this
manual.
Figure 2.2 illustrates standard amplifier
airflow.
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2 Setup
(continued)
2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
BALANCED LINES
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally
wired, high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge
speaker wire and connectors. You can use spade lugs
or bare wire for your output connectors (Figure 2.4). To
prevent the possibility of short-circuits, wrap or
otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable
connectors.
SHIELD
SOURCE
SOURCE
INPUT
SHIELD
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size
of wire based on the distance from amplifier to
speaker.
UNBALANCED LINES
Distance
up to 25 ft.
26-40 ft.
Wire Size
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
SHIELD
SOURCE
SOURCE
INPUT
SHIELD
41-60 ft.
61-100 ft.
101-150 ft.
151-250 ft.
6 AWG
Figure 2.3 Input Connector Phoenix Wiring,
Balanced (Top) and Unbalanced (Bottom)
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output
wiring.
2.4 Choose Input Wire
and Connectors
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired
balanced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge
cables and connectors. At the amplifier inputs, use
Phoenix-style connectors (see Figure 2.3).
Unbalanced lines may be used, but may result in hum or
RF noise over long cable runs.
NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by
qualified personnel.
Figure 2.4 Barrier Strip Output Wiring
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2 Setup
(continued)
Figure 2.5 System Wiring,
Dual Mode
Channel 2
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 1
2.6 Wire Your System
2.6.1 Dual Mode
Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 2.5.
INPUTS: Connect input wiring for both channels.
OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/–) on output
connectors.
Connect Channel 1 loudspeaker’s positive (+) lead to
Channel 1 positive (+) terminal of amp; repeat for negative
(–). Repeat Channel 2 wiring as for Channel 1.
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2 Setup
(continued)
Figure 2.6 System Wiring,
Bridge-Mono Mode
Channel 1
2.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode
Typical input and output wiring is shown in
Figure 2.6.
NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments
for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier
Application Guide available at www.crownaudio.com.
OUTPUTS: Connect the speaker across barrier-strip
terminals 1+ and 2+.
IMPORTANT: Set the Bridge/Normal switch in the LCD
screen to “Bridge.” See Section 4.1.5.
NOTE: In Bridge-Mono mode, only the
Channel 1 Level control is functional (unless you
make an alternate selection via the “Y” menu. See
Section 4.1.6.)
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2 Setup
(continued)
2.7 Connect to AC Mains
Also, avoid sending strong subsonic signals to the amplifier.
High-level, low-frequency signals from breath pops or dropped
microphones can blow out drivers. To prevent subsonic signals,
use the amplifier’s DSP to insert a highpass filter (see Section
4.1.6). Alternatively, switch in highpass filters at your mixer. Set
the filter to as high a frequency as possible that does not affect
your program. For example, try 35 Hz for music and 75 Hz for
speech. On each mixer input channel, set the filter frequency just
below the lowest fundamental frequency of that channel’s
instrument.
Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power source (power
outlet) with the supplied AC power cordset. First, connect the IEC
end of the cordset to the IEC connector on the amplifier; then,
plug the other end of the cordset to the AC mains.
2.9
Startup Procedure
Use
the following procedure
when first turning on your
amplifier:
WARNING: The third prong of this connector (ground) is an
important safety feature. Do not attempt to disable this
ground connection by using an adapter or other methods.
1. Turn down the level of your audio source.
2. Turn down the level controls of the amplifier.
Amplifiers don’t create energy. The AC mains voltage and current
must be sufficient to deliver the power you expect. You must
operate your amplifier from an AC mains power source with not
more than a 10% variation above or a 15% variation below the
amplifier’s specified line voltage and within the specfied
frequency requirements (indicated on the amplifier’s back panel
label). If you are unsure of the output voltage of your AC mains,
please consult your electrician.
3. Turn on the “Power” switch. The Power indicator should
glow.
4. Turn up the level of your audio source to an optimum level.
5. Turn up the Level controls on the amplifier until the desired
loudness or power level is achieved. NOTE: In Bridge-Mono
mode, only the Channel 1 Level control is functional (except
for CH1 + CH2 Input Y mode).
6. Turn down the level of your audio source to its normal range.
If you ever need to make any wiring or installation changes, don’t
forget to disconnect the power cord.
For help with determining your system’s optimum gain structure
(signal levels) please refer to the Crown Amplifier Application
2.8 Protecting Your Speakers
It’s wise to avoid clipping the amplifier signal. Not only does
clipping sound bad, it can damage high-frequency drivers. The
built-in clip limiter prevents clipping.
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3 Operation
3.1 Precautions
2. Use care when making connections, selecting signal sources and
controlling the output level. The load you save may be your own!
7. Do not overdrive the mixer, which will cause clipped signal to be
sent to the amplifier. Such signals will be reproduced with extreme
accuracy, and loudspeaker damage may result.
Your amplifier is protected from internal and external faults, but you
should still take the following precautions for optimum performance
and safety:
3. Do not short the ground lead of an output cable to the input signal
ground. This may form a ground loop and cause oscillations.
8. Do not operate the amplifier with less than the rated load
impedance. Due to the amplifier’s output protection, such a
configuration may result in premature clipping and speaker damage.
1. Before use, your amplifier first must be configured for proper
operation, including input and output wiring hookup. Improper wiring
can result in serious operating difficulties. For information on wiring
and configuration, please consult the Setup section of this manual or,
for advanced setup techniques, consult Crown’s Amplifier
4. WARNING: Never connect the output to a power supply,
battery or power main. Electrical shock may result.
Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that results from
overdriving other system components.
5. Tampering with the circuitry, or making unauthorized circuit
changes may be hazardous and invalidates all agency listings.
9. Crown CDi amplifiers can directly drive 70V/high-Z loads. To
configure your amplifier for this mode of operation, see Section
4.1.6.
6. Do not operate the amplifier with the red Clip LEDs constantly
flashing.
Application Guide available online at www.crownaudio.com.
2000
3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicator
A. Grille
I. Power Switch
On/off switch applies AC power to the amplifier.
–20 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal level exceeds
–20 dB below clip.
B, D, E. Sel/Prev/Next Buttons
Three buttons near the LCD screen are used to access menu items.
G. Meter Group (one per channel)
Signal Indicator: Green LED flashes when a very low-level signal is
present at input. May be used for troubleshooting cable runs.
C. LCD Screen
Backlit liquid crystal display shows speaker presets.
Thermal Indicator: Red LED illuminates under excessive
temperature conditions.
Ready Indicator: Green LED illuminates when the amplifier is ready
to produce audio.
F. Level
Clip Indicator: Red LED turns on at the threshold of audible
distortion.
Detented rotary level control, one per channel.
H. Power Indicator
Blue LED illuminates when the amplifier has been turned on
and has power.
–10 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal exceeds –10
dB below clip.
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3 Operation
(continued)
3.3 CDi 1K, 2K, 4K Back Panel Connectors
J. AC Line Connector
L. Fan
NEMA 5-15P (15A).
Front-to-rear forced airflow.
K. Output Connectors
M. Input Connector
4-position barrier strip with connectors for dual loudspeakers
or bridge-mono loudspeaker. Dual connectors work with 2-8
ohm or 70V loads. Bridge-mono connectors work with 4-8
ohm or 140V loads.
Two 3-pin removable Phoenix-type connectors each accept
a balanced line-level input signal.
N. HiQnet USB Connector
Type B, connects to a USB port on a PC.
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3 Operation
(continued)
J K L
M
N
O
P
3.3 CDi 6K Back Panel Connectors
J. Line Connector Clip
N. Fan
Mounting points for securing power cord clip.
Front-to-rear forced airflow.
K. AC Line Connector
O. Input Connector
NEMA 6-20P (20A).
Two 3-pin removable Phoenix-type connectors each accept
a balanced line-level input signal.
L. Reset Button
Resets the circuit breaker.
P. HiQnet USB Connector
Type B, connects to a USB port on a PC.
M. Output Connectors
4-position barrier strip with connectors for dual loudspeakers
or bridge-mono loudspeaker. Dual connectors work with 2-8
ohm or 70V loads. Bridge-mono connectors work with 4-8
ohm or 140V loads.
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4 Advanced Features and Options
4.1.4 Non-Touch Cover
NOTE: For detailed information about these Crown
amplifier features, please consult the Crown
Amplifier Application Guide, available on the Crown
Located over the amplifier output terminals, this included
accessory provides a shock-proof cover for the output
terminals.
1. Remove the screw holding the cover onto the amplifier
back panel, and remove the cover. Keep the screw.
4.1 Protection Systems
Figure 4.1
DC Protection
Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection and
diagnostic capabilities, including output current limiting,
microprocessor-controlled DC protection, and special
thermal protection for the unit’s transformers and output
devices.
2. The cover has two tabs A and B (Figure 4.2). Insert tab
A into the slot just to the left of the output terminals
(Figure 4.3).
Non-touch cover
4.1.1 Output Current Limiting
Output Current Limiting circuitry protects the amplifier
output stage from damage caused by short-circuit loads.
4.1.2 DC Protection
Tab B
DC Protection shuts down the amplifier in the event of an
output DC offset exceeding 2V. In the majority of cases, DC
protection is indicative of a faulty amplifier channel, and will
be accompanied by an illuminated red Clip LED, even with
no input connected and level controls set at minimum
(Figure 4.1). If this is the case, contact your dealer or
service center.
Non-touch cover
Tab A
Tab A
Tab B
Figure 4.2 Interior of Non-Touch Cover
3. Put the screw through tab B, and screw it into the hole
just to the right of the output terminals (Figure 4.3).
4.1.3 Thermal Protection
The Thermal Protection circuit will activate if the internal
heatsink temperature exceeds proper operating
temperatures (176°F, 80°C). When the heatsink
temperature has fallen to a safe level, this protection circuit
will automatically be reset. Principal causes of thermal
protection are:
4.1.5 Attenuator Security Covers
The included attenuator security covers (Figure 4.4) can
replace the existing level-control knobs so that the
amplifier output level cannot be changed. The knobs
snap into the front panel.
1) Inadequate ventilation of the equipment rack
2) Incorrect load impedance
3) Output cable short circuit
4) Blocked air vent
5) Heatsinks in need of cleaning
6) Cooling fan failure.
Figure 4.3 Cover Placement
Over Output Terminals
The cause of your amplifier’s thermal protection state
should be determined and corrected as soon as possible.
Figure 4.4 Attenuator Security
Cover
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4 Advanced Features and Options
(continued)
Without correction, the Thermal Protection circuit will
typically reactivate.
You can select the presets with the LCD screen and Menu
navigation buttons.
PRESET NAME OR
DSP SETTING
From the front panel, you can change settings for several of
the amplifier’s DSP processes: crossovers, EQ bypass,
delay, 70V mode, and output limiting. The ICONS in the
display illuminate to show which DSP functions are
currently applied.
4.1.6 DSP Presets and Processes
ICONS
OVERVIEW
Figure 4.5 shows the LCD screen and the three Menu
navigation buttons: Sel/Enter, Prev/Up and Next/Down.
These buttons let you step through the menu items
displayed on the screen.
When you power-on the amplifier for the first time, the LCD
screen displays DSP OFF (no DSP is applied). Subsequent
power-ons display the preset that was active when you shut
off the amplifier.
You can configure USER PRESETS with your own settings.
When you power off and back on, your settings will be as
they were when you shut off the amplifier. However, if you
recall a user preset, all its DSP will be off– unless you had
saved the preset using System Architect software (a free
can’t be saved by the front panel display, only by System
Architect software.
Figure 4.6 shows the Menu Tree, which is the navigation
path of options in the Menu. Later in this manual is a table
that shows how to access various presets and DSP
processes.
Figure 4.5 LCD Screen and Menu
Navigation Buttons
On the next page is a description of each block in the Menu
Tree.
The ICONS in the display illuminate to show which DSP
functions are currently in use for each preset.
Figure 4.6 Menu Tree
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NAVIGATING THE LCD SCREEN MENU:
BASICS
Input Mode: The options are
MENU TREE
Power-up
• CH1+CH2 (Ch.1 input signal and Ch. 2 input
signal are summed and fed to both output
channels.) This provides a 6 dB level boost.
CURRENT PRESET
Sel
To step through the Menu options, press the Sel,
Next or Prev buttons as described in the table
later in this manual.
Press Next to see
each processor’s
options, then press
Sel to select an option.
• INPUT Y (Ch. 1 input signal goes to Ch. 1 and
Ch. 2 output. Ch. 2 input signal is ignored.)
Next or Prev
FLASHING “PRESET” TEXT
FLASHING “CONFIG” TEXT
Sel
ICONS illuminated at the top of the screen show
which DSP functions are active with the current
preset.
Sel
• STEREO (Ch. 1 input goes to Ch. 1 output. Ch. 2
input goes to Ch. 2 output.)
Next
FLASHING “PRESET” ICON
Next
When you are modifying a preset, its ICON flashes.
You can scroll through its settings with the Prev
and Next buttons. When you see the desired
setting, select it by pressing Sel.
HIGH Z
LOW Z
XOV (Crossover): The available crossover
frequencies are: OFF, 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 1200 Hz,
1500 Hz, 2000 Hz, 2-CH SUB, CUSTOM.
When you call up the XOV process, Ch.1 will
always be set to low frequencies and Ch. 2
will always be set to high frequencies. DO
NOT connect high-frequency drivers to Ch. 1.
Sel
70V Ch. 1
Sel
Prev
Next
HIGH Z
LOW Z
70V Ch. 2
Doing nothing returns you to the CURRENT
PRESET after ten seconds.
PRESETS
Prev
(TEXT on screen)
DSP PROCESSES
(ICONS on screen)
In the LCD screen, if the PRESET icon is lit, the
current preset is unchanged from its stored
settings. If the CUSTOM icon is lit, the current
preset has been changed from its stored settings.
CH1+CH2
INPUT Y
STEREO
Next
Y
EQ (Equalization for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2): The
options are OUT or IN. When set to “IN”,
equalization that you set up in System Architect
software is applied to the signal. When set to
“OUT”, equalization is bypassed.
DSP OFF
Next
Sel
USER PRESETS
2-20
Next
OFF, 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 1200 Hz,
1500 Hz, 2000 Hz, 2-CH SUB,
CUSTOM
XOV
Sel
USER PRESETS: The CDi amplifier provides 19
user presets which you can modify. For example,
set up a user preset with a specific crossover
frequency and a specific limiting threshold.
Next
Sel
DEL (Delay for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2): The delay times
are OFF, 1-10 msec, 10-50 msec, and 0 sec. “0
sec” is a placeholder for any delay time set in
System Architect software.
Next
EQ OUT
EQ Ch. 1
Sel
EQ IN
Prev
Next
EQ OUT
DSP PROCESSES
EQ Ch. 2
Sel
EQ IN
The CDi amplifier includes a number of DSP
processes, which appear as ICONS on the screen.
They are described below:
BRG (Bridge-mono or Stereo): Use this option
to set the amplifier to bridge-mono or stereo
mode. When BRIDGE is active, the Ch. 1 input
signal is used (unless you made an alternate
setting with the Y processing block).
Prev
Next
CURRENT OFF, 50, 40, 30,
20,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
DELAY Ch. 1
Sel
Output Mode: The options are:
Doing nothing returns you to the
• 70V (70V/high-Z mode for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2)
Next
CURRENT OFF, 50, 40, 30,
20,10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
CURRENT PRESET after a timeout delay.
DELAY Ch. 2
Sel
The tables on the next few pages describe what
button sequence to press in order to achieve
various functions. Four identical tables are
provided, each in a different language, for easy
use in the field.
• High Z – Channel is configured for 70V/high-Z
loads.
(A 70Hz high-pass filter is automatically enabled
whenever 70V is on.) It is a 24 dB/octave
Linkwitz-Riley filter in the crossover section.
Starting from the CURRENT PRESET,
Sel > Sel > Next goes to presets.
Next
OFF, -3dB, -6dB, -12dB
LIM Ch. 1
Sel
Sel > Next > Sel lets you
configure the DSP processes.
Next
• Low Z – Channel is configured for low-Z loads.
OFF, -3dB, -6dB, -12dB
LIM Ch. 2
Sel
Next
BRIDGE
STEREO
STEREO/BRIDGE MONO
Sel
Prev
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HOW TO ACCESS PRESETS AND DSP PROCESSES
DESIRED FUNCTION
BUTTON PRESSES
(starting from the current preset screen)
Sel > Next. Press Sel. The 70V and Ch. 1 icon flash. Press Next to turn on or off. Choose on or
off by pressing Sel.
Set up Ch. 1 output for 70V/high-Z mode
Set DUAL or BRIDGE-MONO mode manually
Sel > Next. Press Sel until the BRG icon flashes. Press Next to set the amplifier to Bridge-
Mono, or press Prev to set the amplifier to Stereo. Press Sel to select your choice.
Select a user preset
Set INPUT Y mode
Sel > Sel. Press Next until you see PRESET 2-20. Press Sel.
Sel > Next. Press Sel until the Y icon flashes. Press Next to see the three options.
Choose one by pressing Sel.
Turn EQ on or off for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2
Set DELAY for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2
Sel > Next. Press Sel until the EQ icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2.
Press Next to set EQ in or out. Press Sel.
Sel > Next. Press Sel until the DEL icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2.
Press Next until you see the amount of delay you want, then press Sel to select it.
Set LIMITING for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2
Turn off all the DSP
Sel > Next. Press Sel until the LIM icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2.
Press Next until you see the limiting threshold you want, then press Sel to select it.
Sel > Sel. Press Next until you see DSP OFF. Press Sel.
Configure a USER PRESET
1. Sel > Sel .
2. Press Next until you see the desired preset. Press Sel to select it.
3. Sel > Next.
4. Press Sel until you see the DSP process you want to apply to that preset.
5. Press Next to see the processing options, then press Sel to select an option.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for all the processes you wish to apply to that preset. The CUSTOM ICON
will light if a factory preset has been modified.
* When you call up the XOV process, Ch.1 will always be set to low frequencies and Ch. 2 will
always be set to high frequencies. DO NOT connect high-frequency drivers to Ch. 1.
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5 Troubleshooting
CONDITION: Normal operation.
CONDITION: No sound.
• The amplifier has just turned on and is still in
the 4-second turn-on delay.
• This is normal operation for your amp.
CONDITION: Distorted sound.
• Input signal level is too high. Turn down your amplifier
Level controls. NOTE: Your amplifier should never be
operated at a level which causes the Clip LEDS to
illuminate constantly.
• Channel is in thermal protection.
CONDITION: No power to the amplifier.
• No input signal
• The amplifier’s Power switch is off.
• Input signal level is very low.
• Level controls are turned down.
• The amplifier’s power cord is unplugged.
CONDITION: No sound.
• The amplifier is in “fault” mode. A Fault status can be
triggered when one of the amplifier’s protection circuits is
activated. First disconnect your speakers from the affected
channels(s) one by one to determine if one of the loads is
shorted. If the indicators return to normal status, then try a
different speaker or cable to determine where the short is
occurring. If no short can be found, turn off the amp and
allow the amp to cool. If indicators do not return to normal
after restarting your amp, check the fuse and replace if
necessary, or return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown
Service Center for servicing.
• Speakers not connected.
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6 Specifications
Input Impedance (nominal)
20 kilohms balanced, 10 kilohms unbalanced
Load impedance (note: safe with all types of
loads)
Dual
2–8 ohms
4–16 ohms
Per channel, both channels driven
Bridge mono
2 ohm Dual (per channel)
4 ohm Dual (per channel)
8 ohm Dual (per channel)
4 ohm Bridge-Mono
70V Dual (per channel)
140V Bridge-Mono
700W*
500W
275W
1,400W*
500W
1000W
1,000W*
800W
475W
2,000W*
800W
1600W
1,600W*
1,200W
650W
3,200W*
1000W
2000W
3,000W*
2,100W
1,200W
6,000W*
2,500W
—
Voltage Gain (at 1 kHz, 8 ohm rated output)
CDi 1000: 30.5 dB, CDi 2000: 32.9 dB, CDi 4000: 34.2 dB,
CDi 6000: 37.1 dB.
Sensitivity (at 8 ohm rated output)
Maximum Input Signal
1.4V
+22 dBu typical
Operating Temperature
0° C to 40° C at 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
With 0.5% THD
*With 1% THD
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations
Available ( 10%)
100V, 120V, 220-240V 50/60 Hz
Flow-through ventilation from front to back
Ventilation
Cooling
Frequency Response
(at 1 watt into 4 ohms, 20Hz - 20 kHz)
+0/–1 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio
(below rated 8-ohm power at 1 kHz, A-weighted)
CDi 1K, 2K, 4K: 100 dB
CDi 6K: 103 dB
Heat sinks and proportional-speed fan
> 500
Damping Factor (8 ohm): 20 Hz to 400 Hz
Input Stage
Input is electronically balanced and employs
precision 1% resistors
Dimensions: Width, Height, Depth
(behind mounting surface)
EIA Standard 19” W (EIA RS-310-B)
x 3.5” (8.9 cm) H x 12.25” (31.1cm) D
CDi 6000 is 16.2 in. (41.15 cm) D
CDi 1000: 6.8A, CDi 2000: 8.3A, CDi 4000: 10.5A;
at idle draws no more than 38 watts.
CDi 6000: 15.3A; at idle draws no more than
180 watts.
AC Line Current
Crosstalk (below rated power)
20 Hz to 1 kHz
Net Weight, Shipping Weight
CDi 1K. 2K, 4K: 19 lb (8.6 kg)
CDi 6K: 24 lb (10.9 kg)
> 70 dB
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7 Service
Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require
servicing. Before returning your unit for service, please
contact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for
servicing.
They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair.
Remember to transport the unit in the original factory
pack. A list of authorized service centers in your area can
be obtained from Crown Factory Service, or online from
4. Use a bold black marker and write the SRA number
on three sides of the box.
1. Open carton and lift center cushion leaving both
end-cushions in place.
5. Record the SRA number for future reference. The
SRA number can be used to check the repair status.
2. Carefully place your product with the product’s front
panel facing the same direction as arrows indicate.
This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should
only be serviced by a fully trained technician. This is one
reason why each unit bears the following label:
3. Reset center cushion down over top of product’s
chassis. The foam-in-place packing was molded to
accommodate different chassis depth sizes. If your
product’s chassis does not completely fill the
foam-in-place cavity, you may use a soft but solid
packing material (such as paper or bubble wrap)
behind the chassis.
7.2.4 Packing Instructions
7.2.2 Factory Service
Important: These instructions must be followed. If they
are not followed, Crown Audio, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for damaged goods and/or accessories
that are sent with your unit.
Crown accepts no responsibility for non-serviceable
product that is sent to us for factory repair. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure that their product is
serviceable prior to sending it to the factory. Serviceable
product list is available at
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not
remove covers. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to a qualified
technician.
1. Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Service
Information sheet in the back of this manual.
For more information, please contact us direct.
Complete the Crown Audio Factory Service Information
form, in the back of this manual, when returning a Crown
product to the factory or authorized service center. The
form must be included with your product inside the box
or in a packing slip envelope securely attached to the
outside of the shipping carton. Do not send this form
separately.
4. Enclose the completed Crown Audio Factory Service
Information form (or securely attach it to the outside
of carton) and re-seal the shipping pack with a
sturdy carton sealing tape.
2. Do not ship any accessories (manuals, cords,
hardware, etc.) with your unit. These items are not
needed to service your product. We will not be
responsibility for these items.
A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for
product being sent to the factory for repair. An SRA can
factserv.htm. If you do not have access to the web,
please call Crown’s Customer Service at 574.294.8200
or 800.342.6939 extension 8205.
7.2.5 Estimate Approval
Approval of estimate must be given within 30 days after
being notified by Crown Audio Inc. Units still in the
possession of Crown after 30 days of the estimate will
become the property of Crown Audio Inc.
3. When shipping your Crown product, it is important
that it has adequate protection. We recommend you
use the original pack material when returning the
product for repair. If you do not have the original
box, please call Crown at 800.342.6939 or
*Warranty is only valid within the United States of
America. For information on Warranty outside of the
U.S.A, please contact your local distributor.
For warranty service, we will pay for ground shipping
both ways in the United States. Contact Crown Customer
Service to obtain prepaid shipping labels prior to sending
the unit. Or, if you prefer, you may prepay the cost of
shipping, and Crown will reimburse you. Send copies of
the shipping receipts to Crown to receive
reimbursement. Your repaired unit will be returned via
UPS ground. Please contact us if other arrangements are
required.
7.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs
574.294.8210 and order new pack material. See
instructions for “foam-in-place” shipping pack. (Do
not ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet.)
7.1 International and Canada Service
Payment on out-of-waranty repairs must be received
within 30 days of the repair date. Units unclaimed after
30 days become the property of Crown Audio Inc.
Service may be obtained from an authorized service
center. (Contact your local Crown/Amcron representative
or our office for a list of authorized service centers.) To
obtain service, simply present the bill of sale as proof of
purchase along with the defective unit to an authorized
service center. They will handle the necessary
paperwork and repair.
4. If you provide your own shipping pack, the minimum
recommended requirements for materials are as
follows:
If you have any questions, please contact Crown Factory
Service.
a. 275 P.S.I. burst test, Double-Wall carton that allows
for 2-inch solid Styrofoam on all six sides of unit or 3
inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of unit.
7.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instruc-
tions:
Crown Factory Service
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.,
Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.
Remember to transport your unit in the original factory
pack.
1. Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for
product being sent to the factory for service. Please
complete the SRA by going to
b. Securely seal the package with an adequate carton
sealing tape.
Telephone:
574.294.8200
800.342.6939 (North America,
Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands only)
7.2 US Service
do not have access to our website, call
1.800.342.6939, extension 8205 and we’ll create
the SRA for you.
Service may be obtained in one of two ways: from an
authorized service center or from the factory. You may
choose either. It is important that you have your copy of
the bill of sale as your proof of purchase.
c. Do not use light boxes or “peanuts”. Damage caused
by poor packaging will not be covered under
warranty.
Facsimile:
574.294.8301 (Technical Support)
574.294.8124 (Factory Service)
Using your ‘foam-in-place’ shipping pack
2. See packing instructions that follow.
7.2.1 Service at a US Service Center
Note: The foam-in-place packing is molded so that there
is only one correct position for your product.
3. Ship product to:
This method usually saves the most time and effort.
Simply present your bill of sale along with the defective
unit to an authorized service center to obtain service.
Internet:
CROWN AUDIO FACTORY SERVICE
1718 W MISHAWKA RD.
ELKHART, IN 46517
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8 Warranty
UNITED STATES & CANADA
SUMMARY OF WARRANTY
clear of all liens or other encumbrances. The
refund will be equal to the actual purchase price,
not including interest, insurance, closing costs,
and other finance charges less a reasonable
depreciation on the product from the date of
original purchase. Warranty work can only be
performed at our authorized service centers or at
the factory. Warranty work for some products can
only be performed at our factory. We will remedy
the defect and ship the product from the service
center or our factory within a reasonable time
after receipt of the defective product at our
authorized service center or our factory. All
expenses in remedying the defect, including
surface shipping costs in the United States, will
be borne by us. (You must bear the expense of
shipping the product between any foreign country
and the port of entry in the United States
YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM US
ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT.
THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER
PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM
SUCH A DEFECT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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 period of three (3) years from the
date of purchase by the original purchaser (the
“warranty period”) that the new Crown product is
free of defects in materials and workmanship.
We further warrant the new Crown product
regardless of the reason for failure, except as
excluded in this Warranty.
WARRANTY ALTERATIONS
No person has the authority to enlarge, amend,
or modify this Crown Warranty. This Crown
Warranty is not extended by the length of time
which you are deprived of the use of the new
Crown product. Repairs and replacement parts
provided under the terms of this Crown Warranty
shall carry only the unexpired portion of this
Crown Warranty.
*Warranty is only valid within the United States of
America. For information on Warranty outside of
the U.S.A, please contact your local distributor.
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS
CROWN WARRANTY
including the return shipment, and all taxes,
duties, and other customs fees for such foreign
shipments.)
This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of
a new Crown product which occurred within the
Warranty Period. It does not cover any product
which has been damaged because of any
intentional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss
which is covered under any of your insurance
contracts. This Crown Warranty also does not
extend to the new Crown product if the serial
number has been defaced, altered, or removed.
DESIGN CHANGES
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY
SERVICE
We reserve the right to change the design of any
product from time to time without notice and with
no obligation to make corresponding changes in
products previously manufactured.
You must notify us of your need for warranty
service within the warranty period. All
components must be shipped in a factory pack,
which, if needed, may be obtained from us free of
charge. Corrective action will be taken within a
reasonable time of the date of receipt of the
defective product by us or our authorized service
center. If the repairs made by us or our
authorized service center are not satisfactory,
notify us or our authorized service center
immediately.
LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER
THIS CROWN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be
commenced after expiration of the warranty
period.
WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO
We will remedy any defect, regardless of the
reason for failure (except as excluded), by repair,
replacement, or refund. We may not elect refund
unless you agree, or unless we are unable to
provide replacement, and repair is not practical
or cannot be timely made. If a refund is elected,
then you must make the defective or
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES
ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL
AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
CROWN PRODUCTS.
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malfunctioning product available to us free and
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Crown Audio, Inc.
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
Phone: 574-294-8000
Fax: 574-294-8329
*Warranty is only valid within the United States of America. For information on Warranty outside of the U.S.A, please contact your local
distributor.
When this form is used to register your product, it may be mailed or faxed.
Crown Audio, Inc.
1718 W Mishawaka Rd
Elkhart IN 46517
Fax: 574-294-8329
Please note that some information is required. Incomplete registrations will not be processed. * Indicates required information.
OWNER’S INFORMATION - PLEASE PRINT
* First name: ______________________ Middle initial: _____ * Last name: ________________________________
Company: _________________________________________________________________________________
* Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________________
* City: ____________________________* State: ___________________________* Zip Code: ________________
* Country: __________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________
* Phone # (include area code): ___________________________ Fax #: __________________________________
PRODUCT INFORMATION
* MODEL
e.g. IT8000, CDi1000, PCC160
* SERIAL #
e.g. 8000000000
* PURCHASE DATE
mo/day/yr
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
Product purchased from: *(Business/Individual) ___________________________ Country: ________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Crown Audio Factory Service Information
Shipping Address: Crown Audio Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.)
Model: ____________________________________________
Serial Number: _____________________
Purchase Date: _____________
PRODUCT RETURN INFORMATION
Individual or Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________________ Fax #: ________________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________________
Street Address (please, no P.O. Boxes): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State/Prov: ________________________________ Postal Code: _________________ Country: _________________________
Nature of problem: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other equipment in your system: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If warranty is expired, please provide method of payment. Proof of purchase may be required to validate warranty.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
I have open account payment terms. Purchase order required. PO#: __________________________________
COD
Credit Card (Information below is required; however if you do not want to provide this information at this time, we will contact you when your unit is repaired for the information.)
Credit card information:
Type of credit card:
MasterCard
Personal/Consumer
Visa
American Express
Discover
Type of credit card account:
Business/Corporate
Card # ______________________________________________ Exp. date: _____________ * Card ID #: __________________________
* Card ID # is located on the back of the card following the credit card #, in the signature area. On American Express, it may be located on the front of the card. This number is required to process the charge to your account. If you do not want to provide
it at this time, we will call you to obtain this number when the repair of your unit is complete.
Name on credit card:
____________________________________________________________________________
Billing address of credit card: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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