Crown XLS 1500 Series User Manual

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Crown XLS 1500 Series Specifications

General

Power Output (4-ohms)	525W
Power Output (8-ohms)	300W
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.5%
Input Sensitivity	1.4V
Channels	2
8 Ohm Bridged	1050W
4 Ohm Bridged	1550W
Damping Factor	>500
Input Impedance	20 kOhms balanced, 10 kOhms unbalanced
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Power Requirements	100V-240V

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Symbol Warnings

Explains the meaning of lightning bolt and exclamation point symbols used in the manual.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Warns against opening the unit due to electric shock risk.

Magnetic Field Interference

Warns about magnetic fields affecting nearby sensitive equipment.

FCC Compliance Information

Details FCC compliance rules and potential interference.

Declaration of Conformity

EMC Standards Compliance

Lists Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards the product complies with.

Safety Standards Compliance

Lists safety standards, including IEC 60065, for the product.

Get Started

Stereo Bypass Mode Setup

Default stereo mode with PureBand™ Crossover System bypassed.

Bridge-Mono Mode Setup

Delivers power of both channels into a single load.

Crossover Mode Setup

Uses LowPass Filter on Channel 1 and HighPass Filter on Channel 2.

HighPass Mode Setup

Configures amplifier for HighPass filter on both channels.

LowPass Mode Setup

Configures amplifier for LowPass filter on both channels.

Product Overview

Key Features

Highlights high performance, lightweight design, PureBand™ Crossover, Peak™ Limiters, and connectivity.

Manual Usage Guide

Explains how to use the manual for setup, operation, and safety.

Panel Features

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details front panel indicators, gain controls, navigation buttons, LCD screen, cooling vents, and power button.

Back Panel Connectivity and Protection

Describes circuit breaker, output jacks (binding post, Speakon), inputs (XLR, 1/4", RCA), and AC power connector.

Integrated Processing Features

PureBand™ Crossover System

Details the variable state Linkwitz-Riley 24dB/octave filter and available modes (Crossover, LowPass, HighPass).

Peak™ Limiters Operation

Explains how to engage/disengage the Peak Clip Limiters for protection.