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Models: XLi 800, XLi 1500, XLi 2500, XLi 3500

XLi Series Operation Manual

5024247 - 07/12

Summary of content (12 pages)

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XLi Series Operation Manual Models: XLi 800, XLi 1500, XLi 2500, XLi 3500 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.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Warning: Pay attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Issued By: H arman International. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517 U.S.A. European Representative’s Name and Address: David J.
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Rack-Mount Hole (one of four) Sets ouptut level of each channel. Gain Control page 4 Red LED, one per channel, indicates channel shutdown. Fault LED Clip LED Yellow LED, one per channel, flashes when signal is audibly distorting. Signal Presence LED Green LED, one per channel, flashes when input signal exceeds -40 dBu. Push-on, push-off. Power Switch Blue LED illuminates when amplifier is on. Power LED Allows flow-through ventilation from front to back.
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Operation Manual One Speakon® and one Binding Post per channel connect to loudspeakers. Output Connectors Provide front to back forced airflow for cooling. Fans Cordset rating: 10A, 250V Cable Coating Material: Environmental Protection PVC, copper core PBT AC Power Connector Provides overload protection. Circuit Breaker 1.4V or 0.775V input sensitivity. Sensitivity Switch One balanced XLR and one unbalanced RCA per channel. Input Connectors Stereo (dual), Parallel or Bridge.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Wiring Stereo (Dual) Wiring Using the Speakon® Connectors 1. See Figure 3. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to STEREO. 2. Wire the speakers to the Speakon® connectors as shown. Stereo (Dual) Wiring Using the Binding Post Connectors 1. See Figure 4. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to STEREO. 2. Wire the speakers to the binding post connectors as shown.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Setup Bridge-Mono Wiring Using the Speakon® Connectors Bridge-mono mode doubles the output power of the amplifier. 1. See Figure 5. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to BRIDGE. 2. Wire the speaker to the Speakon® connector as shown. 3. Only the Channel 1 Gain Control works in Bridge-mono mode. Bridge-Mono Wiring Using the Binding Post Connectors Bridge-mono mode doubles the output power of the amplifier. 1. See Figure 5.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Wiring Parallel Wiring Using the Speakon® Connectors With this wiring, a signal sent to one of the input connectors is paralleled to both channels so that it is reproduced by both speakers. 1. See Figure 7. On the back panel, set the Output Mode Switch to PARALLEL. 2. Wire the speakers to the Speakon® connectors as shown.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Specifications Guaranteed Minimum Power XLi 800 XLi 1500 XLi 2500 XLi 3500 1 kHz (EIA) with 0.5% THD 4 ohm stereo (per channel) 8 ohm stereo (per channel) 8 ohm bridge mono 1350W 1000W 2700W 750W 500W 1500W 450W 330W 900W 300W 200W 600W Performance Frequency Response (at 1 Watt) 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-1dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.5%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) 60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1, from full rated output to –30 dB =/ < 0.
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XLi Series Power Amplifiers Warranty SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”) that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship.
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