Instruction manual
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CE Series Power Amplifiers
Operation Manual
CONDITION: Power indicator is off.
POSSIBLE REASON
• The amplifier has lost AC power.
• The amplifier’s Power switch is off.
• The amplifier’s power cord is not plugged in at 
either end.
• The amplifier’s circuit breaker has tripped. 
Allow the amplifier to cool, remove excessive 
loads, and press the reset switch on the front 
panel.
CONDITION: No input signal (Signal indi-
cator is not flashing even though audio is applied).
POSSIBLE REASON:
• Input signal level is very low.
• Master audio from mixer turned down.
• Input cable broken or not plugged in.
• Front-panel Level controls are turned down.
CONDITION: Fault indicator is 
flashing.
POSSIBLE REASON:
• The amplifier has just been turned on and is 
still in the 4-second turn-on delay.
• The heatsinks are too hot.
• The transformer thermal protection is activated.
• The amplifier output wires have developed a 
short circuit.
• The amplifier output stage has stopped operat-
ing. Refer the unit to an authorized Crown Ser-
vice Center
The fault status of the amplifier can also be moni-
tored remotely by attaching a signal device to the 
Fault jack located on the amplifier back panel. See 
Section 4.2.2 for more detail.
 CONDITION: Distorted sound.
POSSIBLE REASON:
•  Load is wired incorrectly or Stereo/Mono 
mode switch is set incorrectly. Check both.
• Input signal level is too high. Turn down your 
amplifier level controls, or turn down the input 
signal, until the clip LED goes out.
Note: If sound is distorted but clip LED is not flash-
ing, check mixer levels and gain staging, mixer clip 
lights, and pads built into microphones.
CONDITION: Input signal but no 
sound.
POSSIBLE REASON: 
• Speakers not connected. Make sure the Neutrik 
NL4 connector is fully seated and locked.
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