Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CKS Series Crest Audio
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O WNER’S MANU AL ACL Protect ACL Active Signal Signal Off Remote On Ch A Ch B CKV 80 0 Professional Power Amplifier ACL Protect ACL Active Signal Signal Off Remote On Ch A Ch B CKX 500 Professional .
1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing. 2. Read all documentation before oper- ating your equipment. Retain all doc- umentation for future reference.
T able of Contents. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CKS 400 Professional Power Amplifier Off Remote On Signal Signal ACL ACL Active Protect 4U-6.94" / 176mm CKS1200-2 CKS1600-2 CKV1600 CKV2400 3U-5.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 3 Unpacking. Upon unpacking, inspect the amplifier. If you find any damage, noti- fy your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping.
Page 4 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Rear P anel. Module Bays & Modules. The rear panel of CK Power Processing amplifiers provides three bays (Input, Network and Output/Power) configured to accept inter- changeable plug-in modules. Your amplifier may have been factory- configured with some of the optional modules.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 5 PowerSave. All CK Power Processing amplifiers come standard with PowerSave circuitry. This effectively reduces current draw and thermal emis- sions to a minimum when the amplifier is at idle.
Page 6 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Input Bay . Input Module Connections and Controls. Input barrier strips have a 0.325" (8.3mm) center and 0.270" (6.9mm) lug space. For connecting to the input barrier strips, a wire gauge between 14 AWG (2.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 7 Network Ba y . Network Module Controls/Connections. CK Power Processing amplifiers come standard with a blanking panel fixed over the Network bay. When a Network module is installed in this bay, network connection is made via a pair of three- pin connectors.
Page 8 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Replacing or Installing a Network Module. The amplifier must be switched off and unplugged from the AC mains supply before this operation is undertaken. Four Phillips head screws secure the module to the chassis.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 9 T ourClass ® Protection Features. Every model in the CK Power Processing incorporates TourClass protection features. Derived from Crest’s extensive experience with the world’s largest sound rental companies, the TourClass group of circuits sets new standards in load and amplifier protection.
Page 10 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Service Information. For service, contact your nearest Crest Audio Service Center, Distributor, Dealer, or any of the worldwide Crest Audio offices, or contact Crest Audio Inc. Customer Service directly at: T EL .
Appendices.
Appendix A Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix A - CKS Series Specifications. 50 Watts 100 Watts 200 Watts 400 Watts 400 Watts 600 Watts 700 Watts 60 Watts 120 Watts 255 Watts 440 Watt.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix B Appendix B - CKV Series Specifications. 50 Watts 100 Watts 200 Watts 400 Watts 800 Watts 1200 Watts 92V 130V 10Hz –20kHz, -3dB @ 148kHz 10Hz –20kHz, +0/-0.2dB ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, and sub/ultrasonic input.
Appendix C Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix C - CKX Series Specifications. 75 Watts 150 Watts 250 Watts 400 Watts 105V 150V 38Hz–38kHz, +0/-3dB 40Hz–16kHz, +0/-1dB ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, and sub/ultrasonic input.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix D Appendix D - Wire Gauge Char ts Stranded Cable Lgth. (m) 2 5 10 Wire Gauge (mm 2 ) 0.3 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 6 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 6 Power Loss (8 ohm load) 2.9% 1.74 1.16 0.58 0.35 0.
Appendix E Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers A distributed or constant voltage system, as shown in the figure below, uses loudspeaker step-down transformers for each speaker. The transformers are designed to deliver a specific power level into a specific load impedance when a specific voltage (the example here uses 70.
Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers.
P ower is serious b usiness. v. 1.9 11/26/97 © 1997 Crest Audio, Inc. Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL : 201.909.8700 FAX : 201.
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