Crown XLi 800 User Manual

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Models: XLi 800, XLi 1500, XLi 2500, XLi 3500
XLi Series Operation Manual
5015442 - 04/12

Crown XLi 800 Specifications

General

Power Output (8 Ohms Bridged)	600W
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.5%
Input Impedance	20 kOhms balanced, 10 kOhms unbalanced
Damping Factor	>200
Signal to Noise Ratio	>100dB
Input Sensitivity	0.775V
Cooling	Convection cooled
Dimensions	19" x 3.5" x 12.5" (483mm x 89mm x 318mm)
Voltage	120V, 60Hz (US model); 230V, 50Hz (EU model)

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Magnetic Field Considerations

Advice on placing sensitive equipment near the amplifier due to its magnetic field.

FCC Compliance Notice

Information regarding the device's compliance with FCC rules and potential interference.

Declaration of Conformity

Front Panel Features

Front Panel Components and Indicators

Details on controls, indicators, and physical features of the amplifier's front panel.

Back Panel Features

Back Panel Components and Connectors

Explains the various connectors, switches, and protective features on the amplifier's back panel.

Wiring

Stereo Wiring with Speakon Connectors

How to connect speakers using Speakon connectors for stereo operation.

Stereo Wiring with Binding Post Connectors

How to connect speakers using binding posts for stereo operation.

Setup

Bridge-Mono Wiring with Speakon Connectors

Guides speaker connection via Speakon in bridge-mono mode for increased power.

Bridge-Mono Wiring with Binding Post Connectors

Guides speaker connection via binding posts in bridge-mono mode for increased power.

Wiring

Parallel Wiring with Speakon Connectors

Connects one input signal to both channels for reproduction by both speakers via Speakon.

Parallel Wiring with Binding Post Connectors

Connects one input signal to both channels for reproduction by both speakers via binding posts.

Specifications

Guaranteed Minimum Power

Specifies the minimum power output for various impedance loads and frequencies.

Performance Characteristics

Details frequency response, distortion, slew rate, voltage gain, and signal-to-noise ratio.

Connectors, Controls, and Indicators

Lists input/output connectors, front/rear controls, and indicator LEDs.

Construction and Cooling

Describes protection features, ventilation, cooling methods, dimensions, and weight.

Warranty Information

Summary of Warranty

Outlines the one-year limited warranty for Crown products worldwide, excluding USA & Canada.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Details items excluded from warranty, what the warrantor will do, and how to obtain service.