Crown T3, T5, T7, T10 Operation Manual

T-Series

Operation Manual

• T3

• T5

• T7

• T10

Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your local Crown Distributor. If you need assistance locating your local distributor, please visit Crown at www.crownaudio.com.

This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance.

The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date. However, updates to this information may have occurred. To obtain the latest version of this manual, please visit the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com.

Later versions of this manual and additional information about this product may be available at the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com.

Trademark Notice: Crown and Crown Audio are registered trademarks of HARMAN International.

5054133-A – 07/20

Important Safety Instructions

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 instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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 has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains.

16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

17. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

18. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.

19. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

WARNING: PAY ATTENTION TO A PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, CONDITION OR THE LIKE, IF NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED OR ADHERED TO, COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION: PAY ATTENTION TO PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, CONDITION OR THE LIKE, IF NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED OR ADHERED TO, COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO PART OR ALL OF THE COMPONENT .

WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:

The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important operating or maintenance instructions.

IMPORTANT

T-Series ampliﬁers require Class 2 output wiring.

MAGNETIC FIELD

CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as preampliﬁers or tape decks directly above or below the unit. Because this ampliﬁer has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic ﬁeld which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The ﬁeld is strongest just above and below the unit.

If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the ampliﬁer(s) in the bottom of the rack and the preampliﬁer or other sensitive equipment at the top.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

Due to line current harmonics, we recommend that you contact your supply authority before connection.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Issued By: Harman International.

1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517 U.S.A.

European Representative’s Name and Address:

David J. Budge 10 Harvest Close Yateley GU46 6YS United Kingdom

Equipment Type: Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers Family Name: T-Series Model Names: T3, T5, T7, T10

EMC Standards:

EN 55103-1:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and

Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 1: Emissions

EN 55103-1:1997 Magnetic Field Emissions-Annex A @ 10 cm and 20 cm

EN 61000-3-2:2001 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (equipment input current less than or equal to 16 A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3:2002 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low-Voltage Supply Systems Rated Current less than

or equal to16A

EN 55022:2003 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE: Radiated, Class B Limits; Conducted, Class A

EN 55103-2:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use, Part 2: Immunity

EN 61000-4-2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (Environment E2-Criteria B, 4k V Contact, 8k V Air Discharge)

EN 61000-4-3:2001 Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Immunity (Environment E2, criteria A)

EN 61000-4-4:2001 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity (Criteria B)

EN 61000-4-5:2001 Surge Immunity (Criteria B)

EN 61000-4-6:2003 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances Induced by Radio-Frequency Fields (Criteria A)

EN 61000-4-11:2001 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation

Safety Standard:

IEC 60065: 2001 7th Ed. Safety Requirements - Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus

I certify that the product identiﬁed above conforms to the requirements of the EMC Council Directive by 92/31/EEC, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EES as amended by 93/68/EEC.92/31/EEC, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EES as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Signed _____________________________

Terry Davenport

Director of Manufacturing

89/336/EEC as amended

Date of Issue: March 1, 2012

Table of Contents

Front Panel Features �� 1

Back Panel Features �� 1

Installation Instructions �� 2

Unboxing the Ampliﬁer .......................................................................................................... 2

Installing the Ampliﬁer ........................................................................................................... 2

Proper Cooling ...................................................................................................................... 2

Wiring �� 3

Stereo (Dual) Wiring Using Both Speakon® Connectors ......................................................... 3

Stereo (Dual) Wiring Using One Speakon® Connector ............................................................ 3

Stereo (Dual) Wiring Using Binding Post Connectors ............................................................. 4

Bridge-Mono Wiring Using Speakon® Connectors ................................................................. 4

Bridge-Mono Wiring Using Binding Post Connectors ............................................................ 5

Parallel Wiring Using Speakon® Connectors .......................................................................... 5

Parallel Wiring Using Binding Post Connectors ..................................................................... 6

Speciﬁcations �� 7

Warranty �� 8

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