Crown POWER BASE 1 User Manual

Models:
Power Base-1, 2 & 3
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© 1996 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, Indiana
46515-1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. Power-Tech amplifiers
are produced by the Professional Audio Division of Crown
International, Inc. Trademark Notice: Power Base-3
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is a trademark
and Power Base-1
®
, Power Base-2
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, Crown ,
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IOC
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and ODEP
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E106377
Applies only to 120 VAC,
North American PB-1,
PB-2 and PB-3 units.
101229-1
12/96
Applies only to 120 VAC,
North American PB-1
and PB-2 units.
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LL 32521C

Crown POWER BASE 1 Specifications

General

Type	Power Amplifier
Channels	2
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.05%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 100 dB
Damping Factor	> 400
Weight	22 lbs
Input Sensitivity	1.4V
Input Impedance	20 kOhm Balanced, 10 kOhm Unbalanced
Cooling	Convection

Summary

Warranty Information

Summary of Warranty

Explains the scope and duration of the warranty for Crown products.

Items Excluded from Warranty

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Step-by-step guide for requesting warranty service.

Safety and Operational Guidance

Important Output Wiring Requirements

Crucial information on Class 1 vs Class 2 wiring for Power Base models.

Electrical Shock Prevention

Essential warnings regarding opening the unit and handling power.

Technical Support Contact Information

Installation and Setup

Stereo Mode Configuration

Mono Mode Operation

Instructions for Bridge-Mono and Parallel-Mono setups.

Input Sensitivity Adjustment

Operation and Protection

Operational Safety Precautions

Important rules to follow during amplifier use.

Amplifier Protection Systems

Explanation of ODEP, RF, Drive, and Thermal protection.

Technical Specifications

Performance Characteristics

Output Power Ratings

Detailed power output guarantees for various modes and loads.

Maximum Power Tests

Peak transient power handling capabilities under specific test conditions.