Crown 1201 User Manual
Micro-Tech Series Power Amplifiers
page 5
Operation Manual
3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
YOU WILL NEED (not supplied):
•
Input wiring cables
•
Output wiring cables
Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface
for stacking)
for stacking)
WARNING: Before you start to set up
your amplifier, make sure you read and
observe the Important Safety Instruc-
tions found at the beginning of this man-
ual.
your amplifier, make sure you read and
observe the Important Safety Instruc-
tions found at the beginning of this man-
ual.
3.2 Install Your Amplifier
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure
your amplifier is disconnected from the
power source, with power switch in the
“off” position and all level controls
turned completely down (counterclock-
wise).
your amplifier is disconnected from the
power source, with 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. See Figure 3.1 for amplifier dimensions.
rack. See Figure 3.1 for amplifier dimensions.
You may also stack amps without using a cabi-
net.
net.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be
supported at both front and back.
supported at both front and back.
3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
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 side walls of
the rack should be a minimum of two inches
(5.1 cm) away from the amplifier sides, and the
back of the rack should be a minimum of 4
inches (10.2 cm) from the amplifier back panel.
directly on top of each other. Close any open
spaces in rack with blank panels. DO NOT
block front or rear air vents. The side walls of
the rack should be a minimum of two inches
(5.1 cm) away from the amplifier sides, and the
back of the rack should be a minimum of 4
inches (10.2 cm) from the amplifier back panel.
Figure 3.2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow.
3 Setup
Figure 3.2 Airflow
ODEP
CH1
CH2
POWER
OFF
19 in
48.3 cm
16 in
40.6 cm
3.5 in
8.9 cm
8.9 cm
SIDE VIEW
ODEP
CH1
CH2
POWER
OFF
ODEP
CH1
CH2
POWER
OFF
ODEP
CH1
CH2
POWER
OFF
ODEP
CH1
CH2
POWER
OFF
Figure 3.1 Mounting Dimensions