Crown Audio Xs500 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Important Safety Instructions

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• 3.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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• Declaration of Conformity

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• 3.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors (2-channel models)

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• 1 Welcome

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• 3.4 Back Panel Controls and Connectors (Xs4300)

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• 1.1 Features

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• 1.2 How to Use This Manual

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• 4.1 Protection Systems

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• 2 Setup

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• 4.1.1 Output Current Limiting

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• 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier

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• 4.1.2 DC Protection

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• 2.2 Install Your Amplifier

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• 4.1.3 Circuit Breaker

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• 2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling

  6
• 4.1.4 Thermal Protection

  15
• 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors

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• 5 Troubleshooting

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• 2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors

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• 6 Specifications

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• 2.6 Wire Your System

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• 7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation

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• 2.6.1 Stereo Mode

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• 8 Service .

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• 2.6.2 How to Parallel the Inputs

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• 8.1 Worldwide Service

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• 2.6.3 Bridge-Mono Mode

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• 8.2 US and Canada Service

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• 2.7 Connect to AC Mains

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• 8.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center

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• 2.8 Protecting Your Speakers

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• 8.2.2 Factory Service

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• 8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions

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• 3 Operation

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• 9 Warranty

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• 3.1 Precautions

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• Crown Factory Service Information Form

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