Macro-Tech Series Operation Manual MA-3600VZ 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. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Important Safety Instructions Wichtige Sicherheitsinstruktionen Importantes Instructions de Sécurité Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) page 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Crown International, Inc. TCF Technical Certificate No: P4300CRI1.IWS Technical Construction File Route Issued By: Crown International, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Road Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY: Competent Body’s Name and Address: Technology International (Europe) Limited 41-42 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wilts, SN6 8TZ Sue Whitfield 574-294-8289 swhitfield@crownintl.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Table of Contents page 4 Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................2 5 Advanced Features and Options .......................................14 Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................3 5.1 Protection Systems ......................................................................... 14 1 Welcome ........................
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier MA-3600VZ *1 kHz Power 2 ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,800W 4 ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,565W 8 ohm Dual (per ch.) 1,120W 4 ohm Bridge-Mono 3,505W 8 ohm Bridge-Mono 3,140W *1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts at 1 kHz with 0.1% THD. 1 Welcome The Crown® Macro-Tech ® 3600VZ professional power amplifier features Crown’s patented Variable Impedance (VZ ® ) power supply.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the transportation company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown will be happy to help as needed. Save the shipping carton as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors Figure 3.3 shows connector pin assignments for balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 shows connector pin assignments for unbalanced wiring. Balanced Line Unbalanced Line NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel. Figure 3.3 Balanced Input Connector Wiring Operation Manual Figure 3.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You may use banana connectors, terminal forks or bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure 3.5). To prevent the possibility of short-circuits, wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.6 Wire Your System 3.6.1 Stereo Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.6. INPUTS: Connect input wiring for each channel. Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin assignments. OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-) on output connectors. Connect positive (+) speaker lead to Channel 1 positive binding post of amp; connect negative (–) speaker lead to Channel 1 negative binding post of amp. Repeat for Channel 2. Refer to Section 3.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 3 Setup 3.6.3 Parallel-Mono Mode Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 3.8. INPUTS: Connect input wiring to Channel 1. Refer to Section 3, Figure 3.4 for input connector pin assignments.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 4 Operation 3 Setup 3.7 Connect to AC Mains Connect the AC power cordset of your amplifier to the AC mains power source (power outlet). NOTE: The third prong of this connector (ground) is an important 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.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 4 Operation 4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators A. Dust Filter Removes large particles from the air at the air intake. The filter elements can be easily removed for cleaning by gently pulling them away from the front panel. B. Level Control Rotary detented level control, one per channel. C. Signal/IOC Indicator Green LED, one per channel. Tri-purpose indicator illuminates to indicate the presence of output signals; flashes brightly with a 0.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 4 Operation 4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors G. Power Cord H. Stereo/Mono Switch Allows selection of Stereo, Bridge-Mono, or Parallel-Mono operation. I. Reset Button One per channel. Resets the power supply breakers. J. PIP Module Standard module (PIP-FX) provides a 3pin female XLR connector for signal input to each channel. Input Sensitivity Switch Located behind the PIP module is the Input Sensitivity switch. See Section 5.3.3 for details. K.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 5 Advanced Features and Options NOTE: For detailed information about these Crown amplifier features, please consult the Crown Amplifier Application Guide, available on the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com 5.1 Protection Systems Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities, including ODEP and IOC. 5.1.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 5 Advanced Features and Options 5.3 Options 5.3.1 IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter and PIP-Lite Module Available in limited quantity through Crown’s Parts Department, the IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter allows the amplifier to accept the Crown PIP-Lite module (but not the PIP-USP3 or PIP-USP3/CN.) Load monitoring and output voltage limiting are not available with the IQ-PIPUSP2 Adapter.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Minimum Guaranteed Power (see page 18 for complete power specifications) 120VAC, 60 Hz Units 100VAC International Units 120 VAC International Units 230VAC International Units Stereo mode with both channels driven 2 ohms per ch. 4 ohms per ch. 8 ohms per ch.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Performance (continued) Output Impedance See Figure 6.5 Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads) Stereo Bridge Mono Parallel Mono 2-8 ohms 4-8 ohms 1-2 ohms Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximum level setting) 0.775V sensitivity 1.4V sensitivity 26 dB sensitivity 124.6:1 ±6% or 41.9 dB ±0.5 dB 69.2:1 ± 6% or 36.8 dB ±0.5 dB 20:1 ±6% or 26 dB ±0.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications Figure 6.1 Minimum Power Matrix page 18 Figure 6.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 6 Specifications +2 Figure 6.3 Typical Frequency Response Figure 6.6 Typical Phase Response +1 0 –1 –2 8 ohm 4 ohm –3 2 ohm 1 watt dB +45˚ –4 –5 0˚ –6 –7 10 100 1K 10 K 100 K –45˚ FREQUENCY (Hz) 1400 Figure 6.4 Typical Damping Factor 100 1200 1K 10 K 20 K FREQUENCY (Hz) 1000 800 600 400 8 ohm 200 Figure 6.7 Typical Crosstalk 100 0 100 20 1K 10 K 20 K FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 6.5 Typical Output Impedance 504.0 126.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 7 Troubleshooting CONDITION: No power to the amplifier. POSSIBLE REASON: CONDITION: Normal operation. POSSIBLE REASON: • The amplifier's Power switch is off. • The amplifier is not plugged into the power receptacle. • The amplifier's low-voltage power supply fuse has blown. Return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing. • This is normal operation for your amp. • The amp is set for Parallel Mono mode. CONDITION: No sound.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 8 Service Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require servicing. Before returning your unit for service, please contact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for servicing. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should only be serviced by a fully trained technician. This is one reason why each unit bears the following label: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 9 Warranty UNITED STATES & CANADA 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 three (3) years 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.
Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier 9 Warranty (continued) WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A.
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Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier PRODUCT REGISTRATION Crown International 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517-9439 Phone: 574-294-8000 Fax: 574-294-8329 www.crownaudio.com Online registration is also available at http://crownweb.crownintl.com/webregistration. Warranty is only valid within the country in which the product is purchased. When this form is used to register your product, it may be mailed or faxed.
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Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.