Macro-Tech 3600VZ - User Manual

Model:
Macro-Tech 3600VZ
Some models may be exported under the name Amcron.
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Summary

Warranty Information

Worldwide Warranty Summary and Exclusions

Details Crown's worldwide warranty terms, coverage, and exclusions for products.

North America Warranty Summary and Exclusions

Details Crown's North America warranty terms, coverage, and exclusions for products.

Service and Legal Aspects

Procedures for obtaining service, disclaimers, and legal remedies under warranty.

Important Safety Instructions

General Operation and Installation Safety

Key safety guidelines for operating, installing, and maintaining the amplifier.

Electrical and Environmental Precautions

Instructions to prevent electric shock and protect against environmental hazards.

Front Panel Facilities

Rear Panel Facilities

Installation

Mounting and Cooling Guidelines

Guidelines for proper rack mounting, ventilation, and airflow.

Wiring Procedures

Common methods for connecting the amplifier in a sound system, with cautions.

Input Connection Details

Load Protection and Power Requirements

Methods for protecting loads and AC power connection requirements.

Operation and Indicators

Safe Operation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the amplifier.

Understanding Front Panel Indicators

Explanation of the Enable, Signal/IOC, and ODEP indicators.

Indicator Status Table

Correlates indicator lights with amplifier conditions and potential issues.

ODEP Protection System Explained

Details on Crown's Output Device Emulation Protection technology.

Protection Circuits

Standby and Thermal Protection

How standby mode and transformer thermal protection safeguard the unit.

Circuit Breaker Function

Explanation of the circuit breaker for overload protection.

Controls and Sensitivity

Front and Rear Panel Controls

Input Sensitivity Adjustment

Maintenance and Resets

Circuit Breaker Reset Procedure

Dust Filter Cleaning

Amplifier Specifications

Performance Metrics and Power Ratings

AC Power and Load Requirements

AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation

Calculation Methods and Assumptions

Power Draw Data Table

Service and Support

General Service Precautions

Obtaining Service Worldwide and North America

Factory Service Shipping Instructions

Macro-Tech 3600VZ Specifications

General

Power Output (4 Ohms)	1800W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.05%
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input Sensitivity	1.4V
Weight	36.3 kg (80 lbs)
Power Output (per channel, 4 ohms)	1800W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at rated power	< 0.05%
Power Output per channel at 4 ohms	1800W
Power Requirements	100V-240V, 50/60 Hz
Input Impedance	20 kOhms
Cooling	forced air
Dimensions (W x H x D)	19 x 3.5 x 21 inches