Crown PIP-BP1X Technical Information Page 1

Models: Macro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12125782-33/00© 2000 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, IN 46515-1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-

Page 10Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers3 Installation3.1 MountingMacro-Tech amplifiers are designed for standard 19inch (

Page 11Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers3.3 WiringThis section describes the most common way to installthe Macro-Tech 24x6

Page 12Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers3.3.1 Input ConnectionBoth the balanced XLR and phone jack inputs have anominal im

Page 13Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersSOLVING INPUT PROBLEMSSometimes large subsonic (subaudible) frequenciesare present

Page 14Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiersshielded pair cable is another effective way to reduceor eliminate hum resulting f

Page 15Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers1. Note the load resistance of the loudspeakersconnected to each channel of the am

Page 16Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersNote: The components shown in Figure 3.12 are com-monly available from most electr

Page 17Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers4 Operation4.1 PrecautionsMacro-Tech amplifiers are protected from internal andext

Page 18Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers4.3 Protection SystemsMacro-Tech amplifiers provide extensive protection anddiagno

Page 19Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiersthe drive level. Second, ODEP data is fed to the backpanel PIP connector so advanc

WORLDWIDESUMMARY OF WARRANTYThe Crown Audio Division of Crown International, Inc., 1718 WestMishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrant

Page 20Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiersfunction normally (remain off if no signal is present;flash if a signal is present

Page 21Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers5 Technical Information5.1 OverviewYour amplifier incorporates several new technol

Page 22Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifierssupply becomes larger, the power transistors must dis-sipate more heat. Also, the

Page 23Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiersnal from the gain pot, and drives the voltage translatorstage.The voltage translat

Page 24Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 5.5 Circuit Block Diagram(Channel 1)ONLY ONE CHANNEL SHOWNNPN HIOUTPUTSTAGEN

Page 25Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers6 SpecificationsThe following specifications apply to 120 VAC, 60 Hz units instere

Page 26Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersControlsEnable: A front panel pushbutton used to turn the amplifieron and off.Leve

Page 27Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 6.1 Typical Frequency ResponseFig. 6.2 Typical Damping FactorFig. 6.3 Typi

Page 28Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersTECHRONTEF®+45˚0˚–45˚100 1 K 10 K 20 KFREQUENCY (Hz)Fig. 6.4 Typical Phase Respon

Page 29Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 7.2 Macro-Tech 36x12 Power Draw, Current Draw andThermal Dissipation at Vari

The information furnished in this manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variationsof the equipment. Nor does it cover e

Page 30Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersP.I.P.MODULEBACK PANELOF AMPLIFIERFig. 8.1 Installing a PIP Module∞∞+ +8 Accessor

Page 31Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersOUTPUSHProgrammableInput Processor (P.I.P.)312GNDCH-2 CH-1PUSHOUT IN INP.I.P.-BEQC

Page 32Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 8.2 Installing a Level Control Shaft Lock8.2 Level Control Shaft LockA secur

Page 33Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers9 ServiceThis unit has very sophisticated circuitry which shouldonly be serviced b

Detach and send with unit.Crown Factory Service InformationShipping Address: Crown International, Inc., Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka

Page 4Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these

Page 5Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersCONTENTS1 Welcome ...

Page 6Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersILLUSTRATIONS1.1 Macro-Tech 36x12 Amplifier ...

Page 7Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 1.1 Macro-Tech 36x12 Amplifier1 WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of a

Page 8Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 2.1 Front Facilities2 FacilitiesA. Dust FilterThe dust filters remove large p

Page 9Reference ManualMacro-Tech® 24x6 & 36x12 Power AmplifiersFig. 2.2 Rear FacilitiesH. Reset SwitchesThe reset switches are used to reset the