I-Tech HD Series Operation Manual Models: I-T5000 HD, I-T9000 HD, I-T2000 HD Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your local Crown Distributor. If you need assistance locating your local distributor, please contact Crown at 574-294-8000. This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 4. Follow all instructions. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS: 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Get Started Setup Welcome Unpack and Install Your Amplifier This is the Crown® I-Tech HD Series offers amazing power, light weight and ease of use for touring sound applications. Unlike other amplifiers, it includes onboard high-definition DSP, an LCD control screen, and a builtin network connection. When Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Connecting to AC Mains I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Choose Input Wire and Connectors WARNING: The third (ground) prong of the supplied AC power cord connector is a required safety feature. Do not attempt to disable this ground connection by using an adapter or other methods. Amplifiers don’t create energy. The AC mains voltage and current must be sufficient to deliver the power you expect.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Stereo Mode Wiring To wire stereo speakers to the Speakon® connectors, use one of these methods: Typical input and output wiring is shown in image below. Method 1: Wire one Speakon® cable connector to two speakers. Insert the Speakon® cable connector into the amplifier’s top Speakon® connector. IMPORTANT: Turn off the amplifier and unplug its power cord.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Bridge-Mono Mode 1. Overview: Turn on the amp, enable Bridge-Mono mode using the LCD Control Screen, turn off the amp, wire it, and turn it back on. Wire the speaker across the red binding post of each channel. Do not use the black binding posts when operating in Bridge-Mono mode. 2. Wire the speaker only to the top Speakon® connector as shown in the table below. 1. Be sure that no cables are connected to the amplifier.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Operation I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Precautions Your amplifier is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precautions for optimum performance and safety: Protecting Your Speakers It’s wise to avoid clipping the amplifier signal. Not only does clipping sound bad, it can damage high-frequency drivers.
page 14 Operation Manual AC Power Connector Operation Manual Reset Switch/ Circuit Breaker Provide front to back forced airflow for cooling. This 3-pin female XLR connector accepts a digital signal in the AES/EBU format. These two connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole Speakon connectors. The channel 1 connector is wired for both channels so it can be used for bridge-mode wiring or stereo wiring of two speakers to a single Speakon.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Advanced Operation I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Some menu items require confirmation: after you request a change, the display might say “Press and hold.” To confirm a change, press and hold an Encoder knob. If you don’t want the change to occur during a confirmation, turn the knob or wait five seconds.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Presets Downloadable Presets Introduction Crown and JBL engineers have designed I-Tech HD DSP presets that are optimized for various JBL loudspeakers, such as Vertec Line Arrays. To use them, follow this procedure in System Architect: Your I-Tech HD amplifier has a wide variety of onboard Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Network Troubleshooter Fixed-Gain mode in the I-Tech HD The network troubleshooter can assist you in setting up your HiQnet network for the first time. Using the troubleshooter, you can address your components and be informed of addressing and other errors in the system. Please note that this wizard is designed to work with devices that are on the same physical network segment as the computer it is running on.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Troubleshooting CONDITION: Thermal indicator is on. “Off/Flashing/On” means that the LED can be off, or flashing, or on. POSSIBLE REASON: • The amplifier is becoming too hot for safe operation. Allow amplifier to cool. Check for loads less than 2 ohms, and for excessive input levels. Check for proper ventilation. CONDITION: Power indicator is off and power switch is not illu minated. CONDITION: Fault indicator is flashing.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers CONDITION: No sound, even though the amp has power. Power LED is on with out flashing and the amp is receiving an input signal. Signal indicator is on or flashing. CONDITION: Data indicator not flash ing, even though host computer software is active. POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE REASON: • Speakers not connected. • Cable between computer and amplifier is broken or not connected. • Open circuit due to speaker failure.
page 26 Operation Manual Operation Manual < ± 3 mV EIA Standard 19-inch rack mount width (EIA RS-310B), 3.5-inch (8.9-cm) height, 16.2-inch (41.1-cm) depth behind front mounting surface Dimensions 28 pounds (12.7 kg) 36 pounds (16.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Charts Typical Frequency Response (1W) Typical Damping Factor vs. Frequency Typical Crosstalk vs.
page 30 8 Ohms/Ch. 16 Ohms Bridge 4 Ohms/Ch. 8 Ohms Bridge 2 Ohms/Ch. 4 Ohms Bridge 8 Ohms/Ch. 16 Ohms Bridge 4 Ohms/Ch. 8 Ohms Bridge 2 Ohms/Ch. 4 Ohms Bridge 77.0 70.3 17.8 17.7 77.1 58.1 8.0 10.9 64.9 59.6 7.8 5.3 0.8 1.6 Line Current 120VAC 10.7 10.5 6.6 4.8 4.7 3.4 0.95 1.4 Operation Manual Operation Manual with severe clipping. Typical of program material 1/3rd Power Pink Noise just at clip.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Advanced Featured kcal/hr 183 625 379 603 657 615 1179 1368 Btu/hr 212 726 1504 2394 2607 2439 4677 5425 Thermal Dissipation Protection System Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities, including thermal level control, fault indicators, high-pass filtering, DC protect, AC under/over voltage protection, inrush limiting, and variablespeed fans with tachometer feedback.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Setting Sensitivity for Best Gain Staging Service Optimized system gain structure maximizes signal to noise within the system. Adjusting your amplifier to fit within an optimized system gain structure is accomplished by properly setting both the sensitivity and attenuation controls within the amplifier.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Or, if you prefer, you may prepay the cost of shipping, and Crown will reimburse you. Send copies of the shipping receipts to Crown to receive reimbursement. Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground. Please contact us if other arrangements are required. Factory Service Shipping Instructions: I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Estimate Approval Approval of estimate must be given within 30 days after being notified by Crown Audio Inc.
I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers Warranty — UNITED STATES & CANADA Warranty — WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A.