User guide
Table Of Contents
- 1) Read these instructions.
- 2) Keep these instructions.
- 3) Heed all warnings.
- 4) Follow all instructions.
- 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
- 6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
- 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructi...
- 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appar...
- 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has...
- 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience re...
- 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 12) Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with th...
- 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus ...
- 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Table of Contents
- 1 Welcome
- 1.1 Features
- 1.2 How to Use This Manual
- 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
- 2.2 Install Your Amplifier
- 2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
- 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors
- 2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
- Distance
- Wire Size
- 2.6 Wire Your System
- 2.7 Input Sensitivity Switch
- 2.8 Connect to AC Mains
- 2.9 Startup Procedure
- Figure 2.1 CE 1000 and CE 2000 Dimensions
- Figure 2.2 Airflow
- Figure 2.3 Balanced Input Connector Wiring
- Figure 2.4 Unbalanced Input Connector Wiring
- Figure 2.5 Barrier Strip Input Wiring: Balanced Signal In
- Figure 2.6 Neutrik® Speakon® Connector
- Figure 2.7 Output Connector Wiring for Stereo with Optional CEAS1 Output Module.
- Figure 2.8 Optional CEAS2 5-way Binding Post Output Connector (Left) Each Pair of Posts Connects ...
- Figure 2.9 Typical System Wiring, Stereo Mode
- Figure 2.10 Typical System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode
- Figure 2.11 Location of Input Sensitivity Switch
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 3 Operation
- 3 Operation
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- Figure 4.1 SST-SBSC Crossover Network
- Figure 4.2 SST-4622 Crossover Network
- Figure 4.3 Location of Fault Jack
- Figure 4.4 Fault Status LED Circuitry
- Figure 4.5 RJ-11 Jack Wiring and Pin Assignments
- Figure 4.6 Model CEAS1 Barrier Block Output Connectors
- Figure 4.7 Model CEAS2 5-way Binding Post Output Connectors
- Figure 4.8 Tamper-Resistant Hole Plugs Installed in a CE Series Amplifier
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 5 Principles of Operation
- Figure 5.1 CE Series Amplifier Block Diagram (Shown with Standard Input Module)
- 8.1 Worldwide Service
- 8.2 US and Canada Service
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- 9 Warranty
CE Series Power Amplifiers
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Operation Manual
7 Specifications
Minimum Guaranteed Power CE 1000 CE 2000
120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Stereo mode, per channel, both channels driven
1 kHz with < 0.5% THD
2 ohms
4 ohms
8 ohms
560 W
450 W
275 W
975 W
660 W
400 W
120 VAC, 60 Hz Units, Bridge mono mode
1 kHz with 0.1% THD
4 ohms
8 ohms
1,100 W
900 W
1,950 W
1,320 W
Performance CE 1000 CE 2000
Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20Hz - 25 kHz) ± 0.2 dB ± 0.2 dB
Phase Response (at 1 watt, 20Hz - 20 kHz) ± 15° ± 15°
Signal to Noise Ratio below rated power (20 Hz to 20 kHz) > 100 dB > 100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at rated power, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.5% 0.5%
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) 60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1,
from 163 milliwatts to full bandwidth power < 0.1% < 0.1%
Damping Factor: 10 Hz to 400 Hz > 400 > 400
Crosstalk (below rated power, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) > 55 dB > 55 dB
Common Mode Rejection (CMR) (20 Hz to 1 kHz) > 70 dB > 70 dB
DC Output Offset (Shorted input) ±10 mV ±10 mV
Input Impedance nominally balanced, nominally unbalanced 20 k ohms, 10 k ohms 20 k ohms, 10 k ohms
Load Impedance (Note: safe with all types of loads)
Stereo
Bridge Mono
2, 4 and 8 ohms
4 and 8 ohms
2, 4 and 8 ohms
4 and 8 ohms
Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting, to 1-kHz, 8-ohm rated output)
26 dB setting
1.4V setting
26 dB
30.5 dB
26 dB
32.1 dB
Required AC Mains (configured country-specific) 50/60 Hz, 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 100 - 240 VAC
Power Draw at Idle 90 watts 90 watts
Cooling Proportional speed fan Proportional speed fan
Dimensions: Width, Height, Depth EIA Standard 19 in. (48.3 cm) x 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) x 12.25 in. (31.11 cm) EIA Standard 19 in. (48.3 cm) x 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) x 12.25 in. (31.11 cm)
Net Weight, Shipping Weight 32.6 lb (14.79 kg), 38.6 lb (17.49 kg) 40.3 lb (18.28 kg), 46.4 lb (20.98 kg)