Crown Audio MA-36X12 User Manual
Macro-tech series, Operation manual ma-24x6, Ma-36x12
Operation Manual
MA-24X6
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Macro-Tech Series
MA-36X12
Document Outline
- 1 Welcome
- 1.1 Features
- 1.2 How to Use This Manual
- 2.1 Unpack Your Amplifier
- 2.2 Install Your Amplifier
- 2.3 Ensure Proper Cooling
- 2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors
- 2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
- 2.6 Wire Your System
- 2.7 Connect to AC Mains
- 2.8 Startup Procedure
- 1) Read these instructions.
- 2) Keep these instructions.
- 3) Heed all warnings.
- 4) Follow all instructions.
- 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
- 6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
- 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructi...
- 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appar...
- 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has...
- 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience re...
- 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 12) Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with th...
- 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus ...
- 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Important Safety Instructions
- Figure 3.7 System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode
- Figure 3.8 System Wiring, Parallel-Mono Mode
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- 2 Setup
- Table of Contents
- 3 Operation
- 3 Operation
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 4 Advanced Features and Options
- 5 Troubleshooting
- 6 Theory of Operation
- 7 Specifications
- 7 Specifications
- Figure 7.1 Typical Frequency Response
- Figure 7.2 Typical Damping Factor
- Figure 7.3 Typical Output Impedance
- Figure 7.4 Typical Phase Response
- Figure 7.5 Typical Crosstalk
- Figure 8.1 Macro-Tech 24X6 Power Draw, Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Various Duty Cycles
- Figure 8.2 Macro-Tech 36X12 Power Draw, Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation at Varioius Duty Cycles
- 8 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation
- 10 Warranty