Operation Manual
CTs 2-Channel Power Amplifiers
page 6
• Legendary Crown class I (BCA) and class 
AB+B (Multi-Mode 
®
) output topologies 
offer the best in amplifier reliability. CTs 
600/1200 use Class AB+B; CTs 2000/
3000 use Class I.
• Class I is the lowest distortion, lowest 
noise, and highest performing  topology 
available among switch-mode amplifiers.
• Continuously-variable fans optimize cool-
ing efficiency.
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully-Transferable 
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifications.
•     Crown’s Profit Protection Plan guarantees 
replacement of covered amps should they 
fail at any time during the original three-
year warranty period (available in U.S. 
only).
2 How to Use This 
Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary 
information to safely and correctly setup and 
operate your  amplifier. It does not cover every 
aspect of installation, setup or operation that 
might occur under every condition. For addi-
tional information, please consult Crown’s 
Amplifier Application Guide (available online at 
www.crownaudio.com), Crown Tech Support, 
your system installer or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instruc-
tions, warnings and cautions contained in this 
manual. Also, for your protection, please send 
in your warranty registration card today. And 
save your bill of sale—it’s your official proof of 
purchase.
Features (continued from page 4)
• Switchable high-pass filter for each chan-
nel provides low-frequency roll off to elim-
inate step down transformer saturation 
when used in distributed systems.
• Comprehensive array of indicators includ-
ing Power, Data, and Bridge; along with 
Ready, Signal, Clip, Thermal and Fault for 
each channel, provide accurate diagnos-
tics.
• Blue Power Indicator flashes if the ampli-
fier shuts off due to an under/over-voltage 
condition on the AC mains.
• Advanced protection circuitry guards 
against: shorted outputs, DC, mismatched 
loads, general overheating, under-/over-
voltage, high-frequency overloads and 
internal faults.
1 Welcome