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
1 Welcome
CE Series amplifiers provide professional
audio amplification for a wide range of applica-
tions, including digital cinema. The amplifiers
are very affordable, and feature front-panel con-
trols for easy setup and use. They can be
removed for security.
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, CE Series amplifiers include a
number of features which require some expla-
nation before they can be used to their maxi-
mum 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, undistorted sound.
• Bridge-mono/stereo mode switch allows
you to set up your amps/speakers in the
configuration that best suits your needs.
• Versatile; handles a wide range of speaker
impedances and outputs.
• Advanced protection circuitry guards
against shorted outputs, open circuits, DC,
mismatched loads, general overheating,
high-frequency overloads and internal
faults.
• Genuine Neutrik
®
Speakon
®
connectors.
• Choice of 1/4-inch, XLR or barrier strip
inputs.
• Removable front-panel level control
knobs.
• Selectable input sensitivity
• Proportional-speed fan optimizes cooling
efficiency.
• Can be mounted in EIA standard 19-in.
(48.3-cm) rack, shallow 14-in. (35.5) rack,
or stacked on top of each other.
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully-Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifications.
• Crown’s advance-replacement Profit Pro-
tection Plan provides quick, no-questions-
asked replacement of covered amps.
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.