Crown Audio CTs 4200 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Important Safety Instructions

  2
• Declaration of Conformity

  3
• 1 Welcome

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• 1.1 Features

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• 2 How to Use This Manual

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• 3 Setup

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• 3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier

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• 3.2 Install Your Amplifier

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• 3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling

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• 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors

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• 3.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors

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• 3.6 Wire Your System

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• 3.6.1 Dual 8/4 Mode

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• 3.6.2 Dual 70V Mode

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• 3.6.3 Bridge-Mono 16/8 Mode

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• 3.6.4 Bridge-Mono 100V Mode

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• 3.7 Connect to AC Mains

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• 3.8 Startup Procedure

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• 4 Operation

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• 4.1 Precautions

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• 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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• 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors

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• 5.1.4 35-Hz High-Pass Filter

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• 5.1.5 AC Under-/Over-Voltage Protection

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• 5.1.6 Power Fuse

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• 5.1.7 Inrush Limiting

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• 5.1.8 Variable-speed Fans

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• 5.2 Advanced Features

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• 5.2.1Switching Power Supply

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• 5.2.2 Mode Switch

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• 5.2.3 Bridge Mode Indicator

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• 5 Advanced Features and Options

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• 5.1 Protection Systems

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• 5.1.1 Thermal Level Control (TLC)

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• 5.1.2 Fault

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• 5.1.3 Fault Isolation Topology (FIT)

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• 5.2.4 Channel Level Control

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• 5.3 Options

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• 5.3.1 Control Modules

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• 5.3.2 Input Sensitivity

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• 6 Troubleshooting

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• 7 Specifications

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• 8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation

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• 9 Service

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• 9.1. International and Canada Service

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• 9.2 US Service

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• 9.2.1 Service at a US Service Center

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• 9.2.2 Factory Service

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• 9.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions

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• 9.2.4 Packing Instructions

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• 9.2.5 Estimate Approval

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• 9.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs

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• Crown Factory Service Information Form

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