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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- Model: __________________________________________________________________________________ Serial ...
- Purchase Date :
- NATURE OF PROBLEM
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- Other equipment in system:
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- Signature:______________________________________________________________________
- ENCLOSE THIS PORTION WITH THE UNIT. DO NOT MAIL SEPARATELY.
- 9 Warranty
CE Series Power Amplifiers
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Operation Manual
2.5 Choose Output Wire and Con-
nectors
Crown recommends using pre-built or profes-
sionally wired, high-quality, two- or four-con-
ductor, heavy gauge speaker wires. They should
be terminated with Neutrik Speakon NL4FC con-
nectors (Figure 2.6) at one end and appropriate
connectors to fit your speakers at the other end.
If your CE Series amplifier came equipped with
the CEAS1 (barrier strip) or CEAS2 (5-way bind-
ing post) optional output connectors, you may
wire your output to these connectors instead.
Optional output connectors can also be ordered
as a Service Option for installation on existing
CE Series amplifiers.
If the CEAS1 Output Module is installed, use ter-
minal forks or bare wire for your output connec-
tors (see Figure 2.7).
To prevent the possibility of short-cir-
cuits, replace the cover on the barrier
strip after completing the output wiring.
If the CEAS2 Output Module is installed, connect
to it with bare wires, spade lugs or banana plugs
on the speaker cables (Figure 2.8).
Using the guidelines below, select the appropri-
ate size of wire based on the distance from
amplifier to speaker.
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for
output wiring.
Distance Wire Size
up to 25 ft. 16 gauge
26-40 ft. 14 gauge
41-60 ft. 12 gauge
61-100 ft. 10 gauge
101-150 ft. 8 gauge
151-250 ft. 6 gauge
Figure 2.7 Output Connector Wiring for Stereo
with Optional CEAS1 Output Module.
2 Setup
Figure 2.6 Neutrik
®
Speakon
®
Connector
Figure 2.8 Optional CEAS2 5-way Binding Post Output Connector (Left)
Each Pair of Posts Connects to a Dual Banana Plug (Right)