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    150A Power Ampito crowns MoNo Installing the amplifier in MONO mode is very diferent [MONO mode is activated when the StreofMono switch pushed toward the right (as you faethe ear ofthe amp). Tn this mode oly the Chanel 1 np shoal be wed. DO [NOT USE THE CHANNEL 2 INPUT orsign lve and ‘quality may be prea degraded. Keep the Level contol (Channel? wed completely down. ‘Note: The inpat jack and Level contol of Chanel 2 are ot defeated in MONO mode. Any spl fed ito Chane 2 will bet aginst he signal in Chanel ‘The oupet wiring is very diferent oo. The polarity of the output of Chanel 2 i averted 30 canbe bridged ‘ith ee outptof Chanel. Te ouput ofboth channels Teosve the hme sgl fom the inp of Chane 1. This rests in two posible monaral output configurations (see Figure 3.3), ‘he fit and most common configuration connects the ponitive lad from the fouspeaker to the red post of Channel andthe negative lead to the red post of Channel 2 (he inner black posts are ot Used) This tet i elle "idgesnon” I proces he highest Specifications ‘The Second confgwation connects loudspeaker tothe ‘outpt ofeach channel separtely. Remember that since ‘he amplifier sin MONO mode, the ouput of Chana 2 is inverted. To compensate for this, reverse the connections to Chanel 20th the poste lead fom the Tospeakr goes othe lak post andthe negative fad to tered post. The ouput of Ching | isaoinveted othe oudspeaker connected otis wie inthe normal fishion with ts positive lead ataching to the ed pot CAUTION: Be certain that all equipment (meters, ‘sitehes, et.) connected tothe MONO output lines balanced. Roth sides of the Hine must be totally isolated ‘rom the input grounds. I this snot sretly observed, severe coclaton may reel. 3.3.2 Input ‘The inputs are unbalanced, havea nominal impedance of 25K ohms and will accept most inelevel ops. Input Wiring Tips Sy of eel the ater conc) the Deter the cable. Spal wrapped sel a em ‘able lengths greater han 10 fet 3 meter. lng ind cn may eae ste oa ery compoens, 5. Domo sign cabls opt ih ih level wing soch slopes wires on AC onde (Tht een he hae f amo oe ‘ring indced in tent cables) ‘tay sonnceons, and torn the level coals Acer ramon overs Lrg subsonic subauble) frequencies are sometimes present inthe inet signal and can overload, overeat OF biherwise damage loudspeakers. To remove such Frequencies (and any unwanted DC that may also be preset pce epactor ia series in the input signal ine ‘The prph in Figure 3.4 shows how the valve of the capacitor affects the frequency respoase. Use only a ow: Teakage pape, mylar or tantalum capacitor. “4 Trsaiaton 33 @crown 0.5504 1 Power Amplior It large amounsof ultrasonic or RF rao requecy) ae | speakers are wed se he ated nominal impoance of the found onthe inp sich a ia frm ape ecrdes et lice 2 fow-pass iter on the input. While the highest RE Teves that cia be reasonably expected may not damage ‘he ampli, they an bur out eters eter easiive Toads activate he ampiier's peective system or over Toad the contoll-slewing-ate stage of the amp. (This later amp stage provides RF overload proestion) The following ites are recommended for such situations Fo. 35 FL ners Anahe problm to presents proud oops andere urens flowing ina grounded ste, possibly causing ‘num tthe ouput A summon form of loop ipa of input cables whose area is sbjected 1 4 magnede hum field, To prevent ground loops using magnetic induc tion, lace oth cables tgetier along thee length, and away fromthe power ransfonner. DO NOT CONNECT ‘THE INPUT AND OUTPUT GROUNDS TOGETHER ‘Yer anotber fae ofthis problem oscrs when inp and ‘utpat grounds, ed together asin eng or metering, ale tow feedback silation fom lad erent owing in te Joop. In some systems, even the AC powerline my pro ‘de thisfeback path, Pope grounding, slaton of in ‘ts and commen AC-in devises x go practice 3.3.3 Output (Consider the power handling capacity of your lod before connecting it the amplifier. Crown bet abe fr dsm- ge incured when a transdocr or ether component is foverdiven. The use of loudspeaker protection fses is highly recommended (see Section 3.4). Also, please ‘ea the Operating Precaton section (Seton $1) Use loodspesker ables of lfc gauge hicks) for the length used. Otherwise, power isn thro cable heating andthe damping factor decreased ue to cable sistance. Refer tothe nomograph following fr recom: mended wie size (Figure 36) If dynamic moving-coll loudspeakers are se, find, by measuring he esitance ofthe voie col with an ohmimeter. If eectosai loud 34 otal mmanafsctrer for. Nie he to ane of be pete come ih hn! “iB per it ce hp tna hs abet mpig Fee : 2 ont pa ie eh mm poms nesting te 1 aac ere mew gee oe ee mmr font fee) erg Stowe wie ws trey dete ‘Netw 3 ANG wan pce ext 0 we sd cee Sica iene yl Se ‘To prevent high fequeny oilatons: 1 Lace the loudspeaker cables other 2 Keep the loudspeaker eabls well separated from the input eables. 3. Never connect he apie’ ipat and output round together. 4. Aslan resr isla lowpass filter on the signa inp line se receding Tat ection). 9 2 oe 1804 0 Power Ampier crowns Use Good Connectors, 1. Male connsstos on spake ables shout sot expel prevent possible sb ius 2. Conners ich mie ciently case the two channels ta te ted together ing ‘aking ad eskng of conection ald nt eae (A common expe the sind ie inh tro poe ls) | Connectors which ate pgp ato AC ‘poo sold nt be ‘5. Comectors having any tendency 0 bo vig sb es shoul ever be sel TRANSFORMER COUPLING Loads that are pimarly inductive such as 70 V step-up ‘Special ateaton.To prevent large low-fequeney caren from damaging the wasformer and prevent the D-130A 1 fom unnacessrlyatvaing is protective system) it maybe necesary 1 instal epi i seis With the Toad I you fe unsure whether thsi necessary. meas the DC resistance across the terminals ofeach od with an ‘bmamter. I the resistance you measure is less than 3 ‘hms either a th folowing pars as lst in Figure 5.7 oe add an appropiate igh pas iter. Place an extra non-polar capacitor of S010 708 uF and a4 chm power esistrin seis with the positive (4) ead as shown below Pig 8.7 Connection oan inductive Load 3.34 Load Protection ‘We recommend that you protect your loudspeakers (or ‘other sensitive loads) from damage resulting feom ‘excessive poe. A common way to do this ist pata fase In series wit he lou. A single fase may be used forthe ire system, reach ever nay Be sd uses help prevent damage de to prolonged overload, bat provide exenaly no protction against damage from Tage ansions To minimize his problem, se high-speed instrument foses such asthe Litlefuse 361000 series. Figure 3.8 is a nomograph showing fuse size verses loadspeker peak power rating. Hom he oer hand, te loudspeaker is only susceptible to damage eaused by ‘overeating ure fis or cieut reser having the sane ‘Sow thermal response athe loudspeaker isl ach as 4 Slow-blow fs), insaaion 35 335 Power 1X standard thee wie (grounded) AC plug is provided With te amplifier Adapters ae commercially sealable Foradating ta two wie sytem if scesay Note: Crowe assumes no liability whatsoever for un- rounded operation, no for ition of UL or local eee- tical codes Five standard tine-voltage connections are offered: 100, 120, 200, 20 and 240 VAC. Only competent ecnican sould attempt oa the fine voltage configuration. The {ag attached to the line cord indiestes the voltage for ‘which the amplifier is connected. Most units are ow ‘ected Tor 120 VAC. For operation of another tne vot ‘tg, the unit must be convened nthe following manner 1. Tum the D-ISOA I off and disconnect i rom say ower source 2 Remove the two rack ears from the front panel (4 socket cp sere). 3. Remove the font pane (6 screw) 4 Psion the root pelo ain accesso the power Transfomer leds Locate the wo enna! sips 0 Which te transformer connect (rminals A,B, DB) 5 Determine the comet conection frm the folowing diagram (Figue 89), unsolder te leads at need ‘tobe moved and solder them in heir ew postions 6, Carefully check al conection and repeat eps 2 and ‘in reverse order fo easemble the ampli. 7. Check toe sure the prope use i installed ia he "ea pane. stl te eoet oe if necessary 3 ntl 15040 Power ap ale ale abe tov 7 Eo dk ov ue a) els ale zvov : , Aol Lhe av HOEK iL Tew 4 Libs al ke nov rare Fo. 39 AC Mans Votage Conversion Note: Use onl 625 amp MDX:type fase for 10 0¢ 120 YYAC operation, Ure only 33 amp MDA type fuse fr 20, 20 0r 40 VAC operation, 0.1504 Power Aplior crowns 4 Operation 4.4 Precautions Although your amplifiers well protected from ny exter ‘al faults, we recommend the following precautions be taken fr sate operation: 1. When esing input sures of uncertain eve o any si components whic have nt previously been ‘hed with your amplifier aways bein with he evel onl ts nimam an gral increase thems ‘le menitorng the tad ouptleve to void ‘ely basting the loudspeakers ‘ot forget thatthe D-1SOA Ts 0 tum on dy ‘Beware af trn-o wansiens rom she equipment head of the amp—always tum the amp om st ler the eter equipment as sublze. 3. Tum he amplifier of nd unplug irom the AC ine efor eplacag the fse. (The ni must be oll inconntted from te AC power source bscsse the fuse sockets sill powered even whea the units tumed of) Operate the amplifier withthe comet fuse (6:25 amp MDXsype for 100 or 120 VAC: 3 amp MDAtype Tor 2K 230 0-280 VAC) [Never drive a transformer coupled device (suc a an ‘ecstatic loudspeaker) or ay ther device which ppeas as a low-equency shor (ess than 3 ohms) ‘thot series olan capacitor. Such operation ‘may damage the load anor neediest atvate he Smpifiers VI iting 6, Operate the amplifier from AC mins of vot more ‘han 10 above the selected line voltage and only ‘he spied lin frequency (50,60 oe 100 Ha) Fale comply wih these ints wil invalidate the warn. 7. Never connect the ouput oa power supply output alter, or power main. Damage incured by sich & hookup isnt covered by the waranty 5. Dootexpose the amplifier ocaroive chemicals such Soft ik, esl Water, et 9, Dono tamper with he ciety. Cet changes made by unautorized personel or unauthorized ‘ret modiieations, wl inal the waranty. 4.2 Controls Independent level contls power switch and power Indicator are located the oot pane. Both level con- trols ae we in STEREO made, bt ony the Chanel contol i wed in MONO mode They are used 0 adjust the desired output level The amplifier pn is 25 0B as determined by 1% precision resists inthe fedback lop. ‘The operation mode i stched between STEREO and [MONO by the Sterea/Mooo itch lest onthe back zl. Also located onthe back pane i at AC Hine fse In addon tothe above exentat conto, you igh er fomnance amplifier bas an 10C (lapuvOutpt Compactor) indicate foreach channel. These re LEDs are loc on the fon panel above the lve control They wil ash or low whenever the distorion specifications ofthe ampli Fer are being exceosed (Isso fr them glow for about one minute alr the AC power istured ff) 43 Protection ‘The D-150A Il is protected against ll the common haz- sds which plagos highepoweed tpi, icing Shorted. open and mismatched lads oveoaded power supplies: excessive temperature; cain destruction phe ‘omens: input overload damage; and, high fequency ‘overload Blewups, Protection against shorted and low impedance loads is provided by the Signal Propammed Attomatc Curent Executor (SPACE contol). I functions 3b an automatic carrent iter at adi frequencies whose curt iting Threshold is dependent onthe history ofthe cup sgl ‘Oupatcuteat causes the threshold increase. The 90- Nal threshold high enough wo allow tone bursting (evento ohms) witout premature limiting, ss found in some recent product of ether manfacur. Since the iter has no inantancous response 0 tpt wllage,fgteck transients do ot appear ia the cup Whe lining cccus on inductive loads. (lybok tan- Sent ares normal byproduct of VI iting, a called erg) Limiter,” with an indactve load, The amplifier ‘els tothe indotive load which eases the Joa a ems ‘ata pulse, This turned inductive energy has the oppo site polarity or the original pulse—bence the mame “nyback” pulse enue n a aping, poping distton whic is very iitating) cause the current inter ofthe D-1SOA It will at yield tothe const caen demands ofan indctive Io bat ‘wl susan them, is immune to Myback distortion, Early amplifier design frequently employed Fixed curent nites, reducing flyback vanes, Dut had serous aly obtaining reliable ow frequency euput—especially fll-solag ito 4 bm lads In aio, many early Aesigns used fragile epi-base or tipl-diffased outputs ‘which mated poody to the cureatliniiag protection Schemes aed and rested in low performance The D 150A TT uses two multiple eptaial licon power tans tors pechamnel. Ther tougnes allows the eiablewse of "caren mie, And since the SPACE contol adjusts the pean 47 Se a sicro limiting tote spectral ootnt of he signal uch larger power opus ae safely achieved. Atsubsonic froqunsies, the SPACE contol behaves 8 ‘Vilimiter nd provides the increased protection needed a DC to prevent destruction das to excessive heat Dul-up inte bao the outptstage thats Dela den. “The AC tne for 100 120 Vis fased with 6.28 A, type MDX fase For 200, 220 o¢ 240 VAC. a 3.A pe MDA fuse i ed, The se of any ther ype or size fase will, invalidate he waranty. (nthe chassis mounted a hemal switch which prot the amplifier puns insufficient vetation If it becomes too bt, the AC line power wil be imteruped ul the temperate falls toa sae level, whereupon power will "utomaialy be rexored- When such an event occurs the external symptoms az! no output and a warm ampli. All he amplifier’ voltage amplifier circuitry i designed to be inherently cureat-limted. Thereby if any of the ‘devices should fail (which i exteemely unlikely) no ‘damage wil occur wo theres ofthe suges. G2 Opwaton IAL D150 1 Power Ample ‘Te inp stage is preted against excessive inp signal seve overdive} bya series limiting ress. ‘The amplifier features 4 controlled slew rate which, up withthe SPACE controler, protects the amplifier {om blows wen ed large RF inpat signals. 4.4 Fuse Replacement [An AC line fas seated ext the pomer cond 0 the ‘ack patel ofthe amplifier. To replace the fuse, fst ‘TURN OFF THE POWER AND DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Un- sere the cap ofthe fse holder and remove the fs. Replace the fate wih 2 625 amp MDX-type fuse Fr 100 tr 120 VAC operation sod a3 amp MDA-ype fase for 300, 220 or 240 VAC operation. Reassemble in reverse dee, IMPORTANT: The fuse Holder stil has power even ‘when the power sich is turned off. ALWAYS. CONNECT AC POWER BEFORE REPLACING FUSES. 150A. Power Ampitir cree 5 Service “Tis unit has very Sophisticate circuitry which should ‘aly be serviced by a folly trained ectician This soe ‘reason why each unit bears the following abel ‘CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO A ‘QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. 5.1 Worldwide Service Service may be obsied from an authorized service ce ter. (Contact you local Crowe/Ameronrepresettive oF ‘ur fice fr Hist of authorized service enters) To ob ‘ain sevice simpy resent the bill of sles prot of pur chase along with the defective unt to am authorized Service cemer. They wil handle the necesiry paperwork ad reps Remember to wansport your unit inthe original factory pack. We will py the surface shipping cots both ways Tor warranty Service tothe authorized service center eps. You must bear the expense of all taes, es, rd ‘sions fees when ransportg the ui. 5.2 North American Service Service may be obtained in one of two ways from an authorized sevice centro from the factory. You ty ‘hoose either. Is important that you hive your copy of {heb of aes your prot of purchase, rewun 5.2.1 Service at a North American Service Center ‘This method usally saves the mest une and effort Simply preseat your bil f sale along withthe defective unt to an authorized sevice come to obtain erie. They will handle the necestary paperwork and repair. Remember to transport the uit in the original factory puck. A lst of authorized service centers in your sa at be obtained from ou Technical Support Group 5.2.2 Factory Service To aban factory Service fil out the Service Iformation Card in the back of this mane! and snd i along with proof of parchase andthe defective wit othe Crown fa {ory Enclose eter expning the tre ofthe oben and what service you woud ike Include your retarn sip [ing adress a tetepone number The anit must be shipped in the orginal factory pack. tsand replacement wil be sea promply. ‘Crowa will pay ground shipping cots oth ways ithe United Stats for warranty service upon reciving copies ‘ofall shipping receipt. Shipments shouldbe sent “UPS ground” (Hf the unit i under waranty, you may snd COLD forthe cont of shipping via UPS ground) The fc- ‘ory wl erate unt va UPS ground, Plea contact us focviher arrangements Crown Audio Division Tech. Support! Factory Service '57620 County Road 105 hart, Indiana’ 46517 USA Phone: 1-219-204-8200 USA: 1-800-342-6999, Fax: 1-219-204-8501 Bierown ts rer amt ee 6 Technical Information ‘The DLISOA Il has two toll dect-coupled amplifier rcuite which employ & dil IC op-amp and lion ‘ransinos inal stages. Tecicut designed and developed 1 Crown, represents evel of quality and performance ‘neque inthe field of audio amplifies design 6.1 Principles of Operation As simi in the erm tly diet coupe” the D- 150A Tas a peredy fat frequency and pase response extending fon 2048 10 0 Har DC Fla-to-DC response resus in not only low frequency amplification with holly no phase disown, but also in peeectoverioad characteristics, Non-symmetrical waveforms (such at ‘mos cause overload thumping in al curently produced ‘AC ampli. These same amplifiers may. however, show ‘osignso thamping when fedasymmetialtet waveform ‘sh a sinusoid, DC frequency response combined with ‘ita ow noe and IM dsrtion resus i th closest spyoach to "sraight wie with gan” Another sharers DC amplir iste dump o pop ‘diced turn-on andtur-of Frexampe n-ne Input amplifier requires afte period of Ue to etch ‘operating levels Dug ste the utpatcoaldbe even tolarge DC ofits revating in anoying tarps, supply volage detector inal limites this problem, ‘Thedetecordscomectsthe regulated spl volagestothe output stages during these tun-on ad turn-off psig preventing the problem “The dualICop-ampis ofa low aise ype having sarge xin bandwidth Theres of wing Fr the inp vstage ‘umpire tht maximum amount of feedback isp redoing disorion o phenomenally ow ves. This bs een confirmed measurement withan labora testseup “employing Cown-deveoped solid state varie ie nt ‘eave aralyzing equipment. No other avalable harmonic

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