Crown Audio Stereo Amplifier MA 3600VZ User Manual

Macro-Tech Series  
Operation Manual  
MA-3600VZ  
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Table of Contents  
Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................2  
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................3  
1 Welcome ........................................................................ 5  
1.1 Features .........................................................................................................5  
2 How to Use This Manual ...................................................... 5  
3 Setup ............................................................................. 6  
3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier ...................................................................................6  
3.2 Install Your Amplifier .....................................................................................6  
3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling .................................................................................6  
3.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors ..............................................................7  
3.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors .............................................................8  
3.6 Wire Your System .........................................................................................9  
3.6.1 Stereo Mode ..........................................................................................9  
3.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode ..............................................................................9  
3.6.3 Parallel-Mono Mode .............................................................................10  
3.7 Connect to AC Mains .....................................................................................11  
3.8 Startup Procedure ..........................................................................................11  
4 Operation ........................................................................ 11  
4.1 Precautions ....................................................................................................11  
4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..............................................................12  
4.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors .............................................................13  
5 Advanced Features and Options .......................................14  
5.1 Protection Systems ......................................................................... 14  
5.1.1 Output Device Emulation Protection (ODEP) ............................ 14  
5.1.2 IOC (Input Output Comparator) ................................................ 14  
5.2 Circuit Designs ................................................................................. 14  
5.2.1 Grounded Bridge ...................................................................... 14  
5.2.2 Variable Impedance (VZ) .......................................................... 14  
5.3 Options ............................................................................................ 15  
5.3.1 IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter and PIP-Lite Module ............................. 15  
5.3.2 Input Sensitivity Switch ............................................................ 15  
5.3.3 Input Ground Lift Switch .......................................................... 15  
6 Specifications ............................................................16  
7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................20  
8 Service ....................................................................21  
8.1 Worldwide Service ............................................................................. 21  
8.2 US and Canada Service ...................................................................... 21  
8.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center................................. 21  
8.2.2 Factory Service ......................................................................... 21  
8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ....................................... 21  
9 Warranty .................................................................22  
Crown Factory Service Information Form ........................................................ 25  
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Macro-Tech MA-3600VZ Power Amplifier  
1.1 Features  
*1 kHz  
Power  
2 How to Use This  
Manual  
1 Welcome  
The Crown® Macro-Tech ® 3600VZ profes-  
sional power amplifier features Crown’s pat-  
ented Variable Impedance (VZ ® ) power  
supply. This power supply, along with  
advanced semiconductor technology, enables  
the Macro-Tech 3600VZ to pack more power  
into a mere 3½ inches of vertical rack space  
than ever before. Because it’s a Macro-Tech,  
you have the added benefit of PIP ™ compati-  
bility for access to custom input modules and  
ODEP ® protection to keep the show going long  
after other amplifiers would fail.  
MA-3600VZ  
Grounded Bridge design delivers large  
voltage swings without stressing output-  
transistors, resulting in lower distortion  
and superior reliability.  
2 ohm Dual (per ch.)  
1,800W  
1,565W  
1,120W  
3,505W  
3,140W  
4 ohm Dual (per ch.)  
8 ohm Dual (per ch.)  
4 ohm Bridge-Mono  
8 ohm Bridge-Mono  
This manual provides you with the necessary  
information to safely and correctly setup and  
operate your amplifier. It does not cover every  
aspect of installation, setup or operation that  
might occur under every condition. For addi-  
tional information, please consult Crown’s  
Amplifier Application Guide (available online at  
your system installer or retailer.  
Patented ODEP (Output Device Emulation  
Protection) circuitry compensates for  
overheating and overload to keep the  
amplifier working when others would fail.  
IOC® (Input/Output Comparator) circuitry  
immediately alerts of any distortion  
exceeding 0.05%, providing dynamic  
proof of distortion-free performance.  
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum average power in watts  
at 1 kHz with 0.1% THD.  
We strongly recommend you read all instruc-  
tions, warnings and cautions contained in this  
manual. Also, for your protection, please send  
in your warranty registration card today. And  
save your bill of sale—it’s your official proof of  
purchase.  
Modern power amplifiers are sophisticated  
pieces of engineering capable of producing  
extremely high power levels. They must be  
treated with respect and correctly installed if  
they are to provide the many years of reliable  
service for which they were designed.  
Articulated VZ power supplies for each  
channel provide excellent crosstalk char-  
acteristics and the best power matching to  
your load.  
In addition, the MA-3600VZ amplifier includes  
a number of features which require some expla-  
nation before they can be used to their maxi-  
mum advantage.  
Please take the time to study this manual so  
that you can obtain the best possible service  
from your amplifier.  
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3 Setup  
3.3 Ensure Proper Cooling  
3.2 Install Your Amplifier  
3.1 Unpack Your Amplifier  
When using an equipment rack, mount units  
directly on top of each other. Close any open  
spaces in rack with blank panels. DO NOT  
block front or rear air vents. The side walls of  
the rack should be a minimum of two inches  
(5.1 cm) away from the amplifier sides, and the  
back of the rack should be a minimum of four  
inches (10.2 cm) from the amplifier back panel.  
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure  
your amplifier is disconnected from the  
power source, with power switch in the  
“off” position and all level controls  
turned completely down (counterclock-  
wise).  
Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for  
any damage that may have occurred during  
transit. If damage is found, notify the transpor-  
tation company immediately. Only you can  
initiate a claim for shipping damage. Crown  
will be happy to help as needed. Save the ship-  
ping carton as evidence of damage for the ship-  
per’s inspection.  
Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment  
rack. See Figure 3.1 for amplifier dimensions.  
Figure 3.2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow.  
We also recommend that you save all packing  
materials so you will have them if you ever  
need to transport the unit. Never ship the unit  
without the factory pack.YOU WILL NEED (not  
supplied):  
You may also stack amps without using a cabi-  
net.  
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be  
supported at both front and back.  
Input wiring cables  
Output wiring cables  
Rack for mounting amplifier (or a stable surface  
for stacking)  
WARNING: Before you start to set up  
your amplifier, make sure you read and  
observe the Important Safety Instruc-  
tions found at the beginning of this  
manual.  
Figure 3.2 Airflow  
Figure 3.1 Dimensions  
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3 Setup  
3.4 Choose Input Wire  
and Connectors  
Unbalanced Line  
Balanced Line  
Figure 3.3 shows connector pin assignments for  
balanced wiring, and Figure 3.4 shows connec-  
tor pin assignments for unbalanced wiring.  
NOTE: Custom wiring should only be  
performed by qualified personnel.  
Figure 3.3 Balanced Input  
Connector Wiring  
Figure 3.4 Unbalanced Input  
Connector Wiring  
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3 Setup  
3.5 Choose Output Wire and Con-  
nectors  
OUTPUTS  
CH-2 CH-1  
Crown recommends using pre-built or profes-  
sionally wired, high-quality, two-conductor,  
heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You  
may use banana connectors, terminal forks or  
bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure  
3.5). To prevent the possibility of short-circuits,  
wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker  
cable connectors.  
Note: Binding post outputs on European  
models come with safety plugs installed  
to prevent European power-cord plugs  
from being inserted. The side entry posi-  
tions for these connectors should there-  
fore be used.  
Figure 3.5 Output Connector Wiring  
(MA-3600VZ Has 4 Pairs of Posts. Only 2 Pairs Are Shown.)  
Using the guidelines below, select the appropri-  
ate size of wire based on the distance from  
amplifier to speaker.  
Distance  
up to 25 ft.  
26-40 ft.  
Wire Size  
16 gauge  
14 gauge  
12 gauge  
10 gauge  
8 gauge  
41-60 ft.  
61-100 ft.  
101-150 ft.  
151-250 ft.  
6 gauge  
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for  
output wiring.  
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3 Setup  
3.6 Wire Your System  
3.6.1 Stereo Mode  
Typical input and output wiring is shown in  
Figure 3.6.  
INPUTS: Connect input wiring for each channel.  
Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin  
assignments.  
OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/-) on  
output connectors.  
Connect positive (+) speaker lead to Channel 1  
positive binding post of amp; connect negative  
(–) speaker lead to Channel 1 negative binding  
post of amp. Repeat for Channel 2. Refer to  
Section 3.5 for output connector pin assign-  
ments. Make sure the Mode switch set to the  
“Stereo” position when operating in Stereo  
mode.  
3.6.2 Bridge-Mono Mode  
Typical input and output wiring is shown in  
Figure 3.7.  
Figure 3.6 System Wiring, Stereo Mode  
INPUTS: Connect input wiring to Channel 1.  
Refer to Section 3.4 for input connector pin  
assignments.  
OUTPUTS: Connect positive (+) speaker lead to  
Channel 1 positive binding post of amp; connect  
negative (–) speaker lead to Channel 2 positive  
binding post of amp. Do not use the negative  
binding posts when operating in Bridge-Mono  
mode. Refer to Section 3.5 for output connector  
pin assignments. Make sure the Mode switch is  
set to the “Bridge” position when operating in  
Bridge-Mono mode.  
NOTE: Turn down (full CCW) the Channel  
2 level control when operating in Bridge-  
Mono mode, as the Channel 1 level  
control works both channels.  
Figure 3.7 System Wiring, Bridge-Mono Mode  
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3 Setup  
3.6.3 Parallel-Mono Mode  
Typical input and output wiring is shown in  
Figure 3.8.  
INPUTS: Connect input wiring to Channel 1.  
Refer to Section 3, Figure 3.4 for input connector  
pin assignments.  
OUTPUTS: Install a jumper wire between the  
positive binding posts of both Channel 1 and  
Channel 2 that is at least 14 gauge in size;  
Connect positive (+) speaker lead to Channel 1  
positive binding post of amp; connect negative  
(–) speaker lead to Channel 2 negative binding  
post of amp. Refer to Section 3.5 for output  
connector pin assignments. Make sure the Mode  
switch is set to the “Bridge” position when oper-  
ating in Bridge-Mono mode.  
NOTE: Turn down (full CCW) the Channel  
2 level control when operating in Paral-  
lel-Mono mode, as the Channel 1 level  
control works both channels.  
Figure 3.8 System Wiring, Parallel-Mono Mode  
NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before  
changing to any mode except Parallel-  
Mono.  
NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin  
assignments for commonly used connector  
types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide  
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4 Operation  
3 Setup  
3.7 Connect to AC Mains  
4.1 Precautions  
4. Never connect the output to a power  
supply, battery or power main. Electri-  
cal shock may result.  
Connect the AC power cordset of your amplifier  
to the AC mains power source (power outlet).  
Your Macro-Tech Series amplifier is protected from  
internal and external faults, but you should still  
take the following precautions for optimum perfor-  
mance and safety:  
5. Tampering with the circuitry, or making unau-  
thorized circuit changes, may be hazardous  
and invalidates all agency listings.  
NOTE: The third prong of this connector  
(ground) is an important safety feature. Do not  
attempt to disable this ground connection by  
using an adapter or other methods.  
1. Before use, your amplifier first must be con-  
figured for proper operation, including input  
and output wiring hookup. Improper wiring  
can result in serious operating difficulties. For  
information on wiring and configuration,  
please consult the Setup section of this man-  
ual or, for advanced setup techniques, consult  
Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide available  
6. Do not operate the amplifier with the Signal/  
IOC LEDs constantly indicating an IOC condi-  
tion.  
Amplifiers don’t create energy. The AC mains  
voltage and current must be sufficient to deliver  
the power you expect. You must operate your  
amplifier from an AC mains power source with  
not more than 10% variation above or below the  
amplifier’s specified line voltage and within the  
specfied frequency requirements (indicated on  
the amplifier’s back panel label). If you are  
unsure of the output voltage of your AC mains,  
please consult your electrician.  
7. Do not overdrive the mixer, which will cause a  
clipped signal to be sent to the amplifier. Such  
signals will be reproduced with extreme accu-  
racy, and loudspeaker damage may result.  
8. Never operate the amplifier with less than the  
rated load impedance. Due to the amplifier’s  
output protection, such a configuration may  
result in premature clipping and speaker dam-  
age.  
2. Use care when making connections, selecting  
signal sources and controlling the output  
level. The load you save may be your own!  
3. Do not short the ground lead of an output  
cable to the input signal ground. This may  
form a ground loop and cause oscillations.  
3.8 Startup Procedure  
Use the following procedure when first turning  
on your amplifier:  
Remember: Crown is not liable for damage that  
results from overdriving other system components.  
1. Turn down the level of your audio source.  
2. Turn down the level controls of the ampli-  
fier.  
3. Turn on the “Enable” switch. The Enable  
indicator should glow.  
4. Turn up the level of your audio source to an  
optimum level.  
5. Turn up the Level controls on the amplifier  
until the desired loudness or power level is  
achieved.  
6. Turn down the level of your audio source to  
its normal range.  
If you ever need to make any wiring or  
installation changes, don’t forget to turn  
off the amplifier and disconnect the  
power cord.  
For help with determining your system’s  
optimum gain structure (signal levels)  
please refer to the Crown Amplifier Appli-  
cation Guide, available online at  
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4 Operation  
energy reserves decrease. In the event that  
energy reserves are depleted, the indica-  
tors turn off and ODEP limiting occurs.  
See Section 5.1.1 for more about ODEP.  
C. Signal/IOC Indicator  
4.2 Front Panel Controls  
and Indicators  
Green LED, one per channel. Tri-purpose  
indicator illuminates to indicate the pres-  
ence of output signals; flashes brightly  
with a 0.1-second hold delay to indicate a  
difference (distortion) between the input  
and output signal of 0.05% or greater; and  
flashes brightly with a 0.5-second hold  
delay to indicate input clipping distortion.  
See Section 5.1.2 for more about IOC.  
A. Dust Filter  
Removes large particles from the air at the  
air intake. The filter elements can be easily  
removed for cleaning by gently pulling  
them away from the front panel.  
E. Enable Indicator  
Amber LED indicates amplifier has been  
turned on and AC power is available.  
F. Enable Switch  
B. Level Control  
Amplifier is on when the switch is in the IN  
position.  
Rotary detented level control, one per  
channel.  
D. ODEP Indicator  
Amber LED, one per channel, illuminates  
brightly to indicate presence of thermody-  
namic energy. They dim proportionally as  
Figure 4.1 Front Panel  
Controls and Indicators  
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4 Operation  
Input Sensitivity Switch  
4.3 Back Panel Controls  
and Connectors  
M. XLR Inputs (Standard PIP Module)  
One per channel, female XLR input con-  
nectors are provided.  
Located behind the PIP module is the Input  
Sensitivity switch. See Section 5.3.3 for  
details.  
G. Power Cord  
N. 5-Way Binding Post Output Jacks  
H. Stereo/Mono Switch  
K. TRS Input Jack  
One pair per channel; accepts banana  
plugs, spade lugs or bare wire. Note: Bind-  
ing post outputs on European models  
come with safety plugs installed to prevent  
European power-cord plugs from being  
inserted. The side entry positions for these  
connectors should therefore be used.  
Allows selection of Stereo, Bridge-Mono,  
or Parallel-Mono operation.  
One per channel; female TRS input jacks  
are provided.  
I. Reset Button  
L. Ground Lift Switch  
One per channel. Resets the power supply  
breakers.  
When lifted, inserts an impedance between  
the sleeve of each TRS jack and the circuit  
ground to prevent ground loops. Switch  
has no effect on the input connectors on  
PIP modules. See Section 5.3.4 for details.  
J. PIP Module  
Standard module (PIP-FX) provides a 3-  
pin female XLR connector for signal input  
to each channel.  
Figure 4.2 Back Panel  
Controls and Connectors  
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5 Advanced Features  
and Options  
ground are referred to as “low-side NPN and  
PNP.” Positive current is delivered to the load  
by increasing conductance simultaneously in  
the high-side NPN and low-side PNP stage,  
while decreasing conductance of the high-side  
PNP and low-side NPN in synchrony.  
(The PIP-Lite can be used with the Macro-Tech  
3600VZ.) With ODEP you get the maximum  
power with the maximum protection—the  
show goes on!  
NOTE: For detailed information about  
these Crown amplifier features, please  
consult the Crown Amplifier Application  
Guide, available on the Crown website  
5.1.2 IOC (Input Output Compara-  
tor)  
5.1 Protection Systems  
Crown's Grounded Bridge design delivers large  
voltage swings without stressing output tran-  
sistors. The results are higher efficiency, lower  
distortion and superior reliablility.  
The IOC circuit compares the output signal of  
the amplifier with the input signal. If there is  
any difference other than gain, then it is consid-  
ered distortion and the indicator comes on. The  
LED indicator will come on whenever there is  
distortion of 0.05% or more. An IOC condition  
may also be sensed by an IQ PIP module  
installed in PIP-compatible amplifiers.  
Your Crown amplifier provides extensive pro-  
tection and diagnostic capabilities, including  
ODEP and IOC.  
5.1.1 Output Device Emulation  
Protection (ODEP)  
5.2.2 Variable Impedance (VZ)  
VZ is the name of Crown's patented articulated  
power supply technology. This innovative tech-  
nology permits us to pack large amounts of  
power into a compact package while achieving  
ultra-low distortion and without generating  
excessive heat.  
Crown invented ODEP to solve two long stand-  
ing problems in amplifier design: To prevent  
amplifier shutdown during demanding opera-  
tion and to increase the efficiency of output cir-  
cuitry.  
IOC is designed to report any form of distor-  
tion. IOC not only checks the waveform for dis-  
tortion, but also reports input overload and  
even a protective action that mutes or shuts  
down an amplifier. With all of these features,  
IOC monitors the entire amplifier. When the IOC  
indicator is off the amplifier is definitely opera-  
tional and undistorted. IOC provides an on-line  
proof of performance.  
To do this, Crown established a rigorous pro-  
gram to measure the safe operating area (SOA)  
of each output transistor before installing it in  
an amplifier. Crown also designed intelligent  
circuitry to simulate the instantaneous operat-  
ing conditions of those output transistors. Its  
name describes what it does: Output Device  
Emulation Protection or ODEP. It not only simu-  
lates the operation of the output transistors but  
it also compares their operation to their known  
SOA. If ODEP sees that more power is about to  
be asked of the output devices than they are  
capable of delivering under the present condi-  
tions, ODEP immediately limits the drive level  
until it falls within the SOA. Limiting is propor-  
tional and kept to an absolute minimum—only  
what is required to prevent the possibility of  
output transistor damage.  
An amplifier power supply must be large  
enough to handle both the maximum voltage  
and maximum current necesary for the ampli-  
fier to drive its rated power into a specified  
load. In order to meet this requirement, most  
conventional supplies are heavy, large, and  
produce lots of heat. In contrast, the VZ supply  
gets more current AND voltage out of a smaller,  
lighter, and more efficient package by dynami-  
cally adapting to both signal and load require-  
ments in real-time. This provides the best  
power match to the widest range of loads.  
5.2 Circuit Designs  
5.2.1 Grounded Bridge  
Grounded Bridge is the name of Crown's  
unique four-quadrant amplifier topology. The  
Grounded Bridge topology takes full advantage  
of the power supplies delivering peak-to-peak  
voltages to the load that are twice the voltage  
seen by the output devices and twice the volt-  
age generated by the power supplies.  
The VZ supply is divided into two segments.  
When the output stage requires high-voltage,  
the segments are arranged in series to deliver  
twice the voltage of a single segment. When the  
output stage requires high-current, the seg-  
ments are arranged in parallel to deliver twice  
the current of a single segment. Sensing cir-  
cuitry "watches" the voltage of the signal to  
determine when to switch VZ modes. The  
switching circuitry is designed to prevent audi-  
ble switching distortion to yield the highest  
possible dynamic transfer function—you hear  
only the music and not the amplifier.  
The power supply bridge rectifier is not ground  
referenced, and the transformer secondary is  
not center-tapped. This allows the power sup-  
ply to deliver +VCC and -VCC from the same  
bridge rectifier and filter as a total difference in  
potential regardless of their voltages with  
respect to ground.  
This level of protection enables Crown to  
increase output transistor utilization while  
greatly increasing amplifier reliability.  
Finally, this onboard intelligence is monitored  
in two ways. First, the front panel ODEP indica-  
tors show whether the amplifier is functioning  
correctly or if ODEP is limiting the drive level.  
Second, ODEP data is fed to the PIP connector  
at the back of the amplifier so advanced PIP  
modules like the PIP-Lite can use it to make  
decisions and control the amplifier.  
Composite output devices are arranged to func-  
tion as gigantic NPN and PNP devices. Each  
output stage has two composite NPN and two  
composite PNP devices. The devices con-  
nected to the load are referred to as “high-side  
NPN and PNP” and the devices connected to  
With VZ, you get not only maximum power and  
safety, but you also get the best power match-  
ing to your load.  
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5 Advanced Features and Options  
5.3 Options  
5.3.2 Input Sensitivity Switch  
5.3.3 Input Ground Lift Switch  
The Input Sensitivity Switch is located inside the back of  
the amplifier (Figure 5.1). It is set at the factory to 0.775  
volt for rated output into 8 ohms. It can also be switched  
to a sensitivity of 1.4 volts, or a fixed voltage gain of 26  
dB (4.8 volts for rated output).  
The Input Ground Lift switch is located on the rear panel  
(Figure 5.1) and can provide isolation between the input  
signal ground and the AC ground. It affects only the  
phone jack inputs and has no effect on the input connec-  
tors on the PIP module. Sliding the switch to the left iso-  
lates or “lifts” the grounds by placing an impedance  
between the sleeve of each phone jack and the circuit  
ground.  
5.3.1 IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter and PIP-Lite  
Module  
Available in limited quantity through Crown’s Parts  
Department, the IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter allows the ampli-  
fier to accept the Crown PIP-Lite module (but not the  
PIP-USP3 or PIP-USP3/CN.) Load monitoring and out-  
put voltage limiting are not available with the IQ-PIP-  
USP2 Adapter.  
How to change the input sensitivity:  
1. Turn off the amplifier and disconnect its power cord  
from the AC mains power receptacle.  
When a PIP module is plugged into the amplifier, only the  
noninverted and inverted signal lines are connected in  
parallel with the corresponding lines of the input phone  
jacks. The signal grounds are not paralleled. For exam-  
ple, XLR pins 2 and 3 are connected in parallel with the  
tip and ring of the corresponding phone jack. However  
pin 1 of the XLR is not connected in parallel with the  
sleeve of the phone jack.  
The PIP-Lite connects the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ether-  
net network allowing it to be remotely controlled and  
monitored via IQwic or System Architect.  
2. Remove the PIP module (two screws).  
3. Locate the sensitivity switch access hole inside the  
chassis opening as shown in Figure 5.1. It is located  
just above the phone jack inputs.  
The PIP-Lite is a TCP/IQ series component. This means  
it connects to Harman Pro System Architect software or  
an IQ System® via 100 Mb Ethernet. This provides faster  
IQ communications than the previous current loop, IQ  
bus, connectivity method. With this control network  
option, a large (or small) system can be interconnected  
using standard off-the-shelf 100 Mb Ethernet compo-  
nents (Switches, NICs, and cables). The PIP-Lite can  
also be connected to the same network used to pass  
CobraNet™ audio1.  
4. Set the switch to the desired position noted on the  
access hole label. The position toward the front panel  
sets the sensitivity to 1.4 volts for rated output, the  
middle position provides a voltage gain of 26 dB, and  
the position toward the back panel sets the sensitivity  
to 0.775 volt for rated output.  
5. Replace the PIP module and restore the power.  
The audio path in the PIP-Lite is processed totally in the  
analog domain. While DSP-type functions cannot be  
supported with this type of architecture, the standard  
SmartAmp features are. These features include input  
compressors, multimode output limiters, and error  
reporting.  
Figure 5.1 Input Sensitivity and Ground Lift Switches  
1
Note that the IQ-PIP-Lite cannot receive or transmit CobraNet audio.  
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6 Specifications  
Minimum Guaranteed Power  
(see page 18 for complete power specifications)  
120VAC, 60 Hz Units  
100VAC International  
Units  
120 VAC International  
Units  
230VAC International  
Units  
Power in watts per channel,1 kHz, 0.1% THD  
Stereo mode with both channels driven  
1800W  
1565W  
1120W  
1460W  
1300W  
980W  
1490W  
1300W  
985W  
1520W  
1325W  
965W  
2 ohms per ch.  
4 ohms per ch.  
8 ohms per ch.  
Bridge-Mono mode  
3505W  
3140W  
2835W  
2625W  
2980W  
2600W  
2800W  
2515W  
4 ohms  
8 ohms  
Parallel-Mono mode  
3555W  
3190W  
2820W  
2585W  
2980W  
2600W  
2910W  
2565W  
1 ohm  
2 ohms  
Performance (120V AC units in stereo mode with 8 ohm load)  
Frequency Response  
0.1 dB  
10°  
(at 1 watt, 20Hz - 20 kHz) see Figure 6.3  
Phase Response  
(at 1 watt, 10Hz - 20 kHz) see Figure 6.6  
Signal to Noise Ratio below full bandwidth power  
>100 dB  
>105 dB  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
A-weighted  
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)  
< 0.05%  
< 0.1%  
at rated power, from 20 Hz to 1 kHz  
at rated power, at 20 kHz  
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD)  
< 0.05%  
>1000  
60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1,from 368 milliwatts to full rated output  
Damping Factor  
10 Hz to 400 Hz See Figure 6.4  
Crosstalk  
see Figure 6.7  
(below rated power, 20 Hz to 10 kHz)  
Controlled Slew Rate  
> 30 volts/microsecond  
20 k ohms, 10 k ohms  
Input Impedance nominally balanced, nominally unbalanced  
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6 Specifications  
Performance (continued)  
Output Impedance  
See Figure 6.5  
Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads)  
2-8 ohms  
4-8 ohms  
1-2 ohms  
Stereo  
Bridge Mono  
Parallel Mono  
Voltage Gain (8-ohm load, rated output at 1 kHz, maximum level setting)  
124.6:1 6% or 41.9 dB 0.5 dB  
69.2:1 6% or 36.8 dB 0.5 dB  
20:1 6% or 26 dB 0.5 dB  
0.775V sensitivity  
1.4V sensitivity  
26 dB sensitivity  
Required AC Mains  
50/60 Hz; 100-, 120-, and 230 - VAC ( 10%) units are avail-  
able. 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz units can be used with 220 and 240  
VAC. 100 and 120 VAC units can draw up to 30 amps; 230  
VAC units can draw up to 15 amps. Current, voltage and fre-  
quency requirements are provided on the unit’s back panel.  
Power Draw at Idle  
Construction  
Cooling  
90 watts or less  
Internal heat sinks with forced-air cooling for rapid, uniform  
heat dissipation  
Dimensions  
EIA Standard 19-inch rack mount (EIA RS-310-B)  
3.5 inch (8.9 cm)  
16 inch (40.6 cm)  
Width  
Height  
Depth (behind mounting surface)  
Weight  
Center of gravity is 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the front mounting surface.  
120 VAC, 60 Hz Units  
Net  
Shipping  
55 pounds, 1.5 ounces (25.0 kg)  
63 pounds, 10 ounces (28.9 kg)  
100 VAC, International Units  
Net  
Shipping  
54 pounds, 5 ounces (24.7 kg)  
63 pounds, 0.5 ounces (28.6 kg)  
120 VAC, International Units  
Net  
Shipping  
55 pounds, 1.5 ounces (25.0 kg)  
63 pounds, 10 ounces (28.9 kg)  
230 VAC, International Units  
Net  
Shipping  
53 pounds, 6 ounces (24.2 kg)  
61 pounds, 15 ounces (28.1 kg)  
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6 Specifications  
Figure 6.1 Minimum Power Matrix  
Figure 6.2 Maximum Power Matrix  
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6 Specifications  
+2  
Figure 6.6 Typical  
Phase Response  
Figure 6.3 Typical  
+1  
Frequency Response  
0
–1  
8 ohm  
4 ohm  
1 watt  
–2  
dB  
2 ohm  
–3  
+45˚  
0˚  
–4  
–5  
–6  
–7  
10  
100  
1 K  
10 K  
100 K  
–45˚  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
1400  
Figure 6.4 Typical  
Damping Factor  
100  
1 K  
10 K  
20 K  
1200  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
1000  
800  
600  
400  
200  
100  
0
8 ohm  
Figure 6.7 Typical  
Crosstalk  
20  
100  
1 K  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
10 K  
20 K  
Figure 6.5 Typical  
Output Impedance  
504.0  
126.8  
MILLIOHMS  
6 dB  
31.8  
8.0  
2.0  
10  
100  
1 K  
10 K  
100 K  
FREQUENCY (Hz)  
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7 Troubleshooting  
CONDITION: No power to the amplifier.  
POSSIBLE REASON:  
CONDITION: Normal operation.  
POSSIBLE REASON:  
The amplifier's Power switch is off.  
The amplifier is not plugged into the power  
receptacle.  
• This is normal operation for your amp.  
The amplifier's low-voltage power supply  
fuse has blown. Return amp to Crown or an  
authorized Crown Service Center for  
servicing.  
• The amp is set for Parallel Mono mode.  
CONDITION: No sound.  
POSSIBLE REASON:  
The amplifier has just been turned on and  
is still in the 4-second turn-on delay.  
CONDITION: Distorted sound.  
POSSIBLE REASON:  
The amplifier is being held in Standby  
Mode by an installed IQ PIP module.  
Input signal level is too high. Turn down  
your amplifier level controls. NOTE: Your  
amplifier should never be operated at a  
level which causes the Signal/IOC LEDs  
to constantly indicate an IOC condition.  
ODEP limiting has been activated. Take  
appropriate measures to keep the ampifier  
out of ODEP limiting (see Section 5.1.1  
for more information about ODEP).  
ODEP limiting has been activated. Take  
appropriate measures to keep the ampli-  
fier out of ODEP limiting (see Section  
5.1.1 for more information about ODEP).  
The amplifier is in drive protection mode.  
This can occur with improper source sig-  
nals like infrasonic square waves or input  
overloads that excessively clip the input  
signal.  
The amplifier's circuit breakers have  
tripped. Reset circuit breakers. If the trip  
again, return amp to Crown or an autho-  
rized Crown Service Center for servicing.  
Key  
No input signal  
Input signal level is very low.  
Level controls are turned down.  
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8 Service  
Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require ser-  
vicing. Before returning your unit for service, please con-  
tact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for  
servicing.  
8.2.4 Packing Instructions  
3. Reset center cushion down over top of product's  
chassis. The foam-in-place packing was molded to  
accommodate different chassis depth sizes. If your  
product's chassis does not completely fill the foam-  
in-place cavity, you may use a soft but solid packing  
material (such as paper or bubble wrap) behind the  
chassis.  
8.2.2 Factory Service  
Important: These instructions must be followed. If they  
are not followed, Crown Audio, Inc. assumes no respon-  
sibility for damaged goods and/or accessories that are  
sent with your unit.  
Crown accepts no responsibility for non-serviceable  
product that is sent to us for factory repair. It is the  
owner’s responsibility to ensure that their product is ser-  
viceable prior to sending it to the factory. Serviceable  
product list is available at  
For more information, please contact us direct.  
This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should  
only be serviced by a fully trained technician. This is one  
reason why each unit bears the following label:  
1. Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Ser-  
vice Information sheet in the back of this manual.  
4. Enclose the completed Crown Audio Factory Service  
Information form (or securely attach it to the outside  
of carton) and re-seal the shipping pack with a  
sturdy carton sealing tape.  
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not  
remove covers. No user serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.  
A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for  
product being sent to the factory for repair. An SRA can  
factserv.htm. If you do not have access to the web, please  
call Crown’s Customer Service at 574.294.8200 or  
800.342.6939 extension 8205.  
2. Do not ship any accessories (manuals, cords, hard-  
ware, etc.) with your unit. These items are not  
needed to service your product. We will not be  
responsibility for these items.  
Complete the Crown Audio Factory Service Information  
form, in the back of this manual, when returning a Crown  
product to the factory or authorized service center. The  
form must be included with your product inside the box  
or in a packing slip envelope securely attached to the  
outside of the shipping carton. Do not send this form  
separately.  
8.2.5 Estimate Approval  
3. When shipping your Crown product, it is important  
that it has adequate protection. We recommend you  
use the original pack material when returning the  
product for repair. If you do not have the original  
box, please call Crown at 800.342.6939 or  
Approval of estimate must be given within 90 days after  
being notified by Crown Audio Inc. Units still in the pos-  
session of Crown after 90 days of the estimate will  
become the property of Crown Audio Inc.  
For warranty service, we will pay for ground shipping  
both ways in the United States. Contact Crown Customer  
Service to obtain prepaid shipping labels prior to send-  
ing the unit. Or, if you prefer, you may prepay the cost of  
shipping, and Crown will reimburse you. Send copies of  
the shipping receipts to Crown to receive reimbursement.  
Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground.  
Please contact us if other arrangements are required.  
574.294.8210 and order new pack material. See  
instructions for “foam-in-place” shipping pack. (Do  
not ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet.)  
8.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs  
8.1 International and Canada Service  
Payment on out-of-waranty repairs must be received  
within 90 days of the repair date. Units unclaimed after  
90 days become the property of Crown Audio Inc.  
Service may be obtained from an authorized service cen-  
ter. (Contact your local Crown/Amcron representative or  
our office for a list of authorized service centers.) To  
obtain service, simply present the bill of sale as proof of  
purchase along with the defective unit to an authorized  
service center. They will handle the necessary paperwork  
and repair.  
4. If you provide your own shipping pack, the mini-  
mum recommended requirements for materials are  
as follows:  
If you have any questions, please contact Crown Factory  
Service.  
8.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instruc-  
tions:  
a. 275 P.S.I. burst test, Double-Wall carton that allows  
for 2-inch solid Styrofoam on all six sides of unit or  
3 inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of  
unit.  
1. Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for  
product being sent to the factory for service. Please  
complete the SRA by going to  
Crown Factory Service  
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.,  
Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.  
Remember to transport your unit in the original factory  
pack.  
do not have access to our website, call  
1.800.342.6939, extension 8205 and we'll create the  
SRA for you.  
Telephone:  
574.294.8200  
800.342.6939 (North America,  
Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands only)  
b. Securely seal the package with an adequate carton  
sealing tape.  
8.2 US Service  
Service may be obtained in one of two ways: from an  
authorized service center or from the factory. You may  
choose either. It is important that you have your copy of  
the bill of sale as your proof of purchase.  
c. Do not use light boxes or “peanuts”. Damage caused  
by poor packaging will not be covered under war-  
ranty.  
2. See packing instructions that follow.  
Facsimile:  
574.294.8301 (Technical Support)  
574.294.8124 (Factory Service)  
3. Ship product to:  
Using your 'foam-in-place' shipping pack  
CROWN AUDIO FACTORY SERVICE  
1718 W MISHAWKA RD.  
ELKHART, IN 46517  
8.2.1 Service at a US Service Center  
Note: The foam-in-place packing is molded so that there  
is only one correct position for your product.  
Internet:  
This method usually saves the most time and effort. Sim-  
ply present your bill of sale along with the defective unit  
to an authorized service center to obtain service. They  
will handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Remem-  
ber to transport the unit in the original factory pack. A list  
of authorized service centers in your area can be obtained  
from Crown Factory Service, or online from  
4. Use a bold black marker and write the SRA number  
on three sides of the box.  
1. Open carton and lift center cushion leaving both  
end-cushions in place.  
5. Record the SRA number for future reference. The  
SRA number can be used to check the repair status.  
2. Carefully place your product with the product's front  
panel facing the same direction as arrows indicate.  
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9 Warranty  
UNITED STATES & CANADA  
SUMMARY OF WARRANTY  
est, insurance, closing costs, and other finance  
charges less a reasonable depreciation on the  
product from the date of original purchase. War-  
ranty work can only be performed at our autho-  
rized service centers or at the factory. Warranty  
work for some products can only be performed at  
our factory. We will remedy the defect and ship  
the product from the service center or our factory  
within a reasonable time after receipt of the defec-  
tive product at our authorized service center or  
our factory. All expenses in remedying the defect,  
including surface shipping costs in the United  
States, will be borne by us. (You must bear the  
expense of shipping the product between any for-  
eign country and the port of entry in the United  
States including the return shipment, and all  
taxes, duties, and other customs fees for such for-  
eign shipments.)  
FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN  
PRODUCT. THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO  
ANOTHER PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULT-  
ING FROM SUCH A DEFECT. SOME STATES DO  
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU-  
SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road,  
Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to  
you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUB-  
SEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product,  
for a period of three (3) years from the date of  
purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty  
period”) that the new Crown product is free of  
defects in materials and workmanship. We further  
warrant the new Crown product regardless of the  
reason for failure, except as excluded in this War-  
ranty.  
WARRANTY ALTERATIONS  
No person has the authority to enlarge, amend, or  
modify this Crown Warranty. This Crown War-  
ranty is not extended by the length of time which  
you are deprived of the use of the new Crown  
product. Repairs and replacement parts provided  
under the terms of this Crown Warranty shall  
carry only the unexpired portion of this Crown  
Warranty.  
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS  
CROWN WARRANTY  
This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of  
a new Crown product which occurred within the  
Warranty Period. It does not cover any product  
which has been damaged because of any inten-  
tional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss which  
is covered under any of your insurance contracts.  
This Crown Warranty also does not extend to the  
new Crown product if the serial number has been  
defaced, altered, or removed.  
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY  
SERVICE  
DESIGN CHANGES  
We reserve the right to change the design of any  
product from time to time without notice and with  
no obligation to make corresponding changes in  
products previously manufactured.  
You must notify us of your need for warranty ser-  
vice within the warranty period. All components  
must be shipped in a factory pack, which, if  
needed, may be obtained from us free of charge.  
Corrective action will be taken within a reason-  
able time of the date of receipt of the defective  
product by us or our authorized service center. If  
the repairs made by us or our authorized service  
center are not satisfactory, notify us or our autho-  
rized service center immediately.  
LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER  
WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO  
THIS CROWN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be  
commenced after expiration of the warranty  
period.  
We will remedy any defect, regardless of the rea-  
son for failure (except as excluded), by repair,  
replacement, or refund. We may not elect refund  
unless you agree, or unless we are unable to pro-  
vide replacement, and repair is not practical or  
cannot be timely made. If a refund is elected, then  
you must make the defective or malfunctioning  
product available to us free and clear of all liens  
or other encumbrances. The refund will be equal  
to the actual purchase price, not including inter-  
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL  
AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES  
ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL  
YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM  
US ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING  
FOR CROWN PRODUCTS.  
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9 Warranty  
WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA  
SUMMARY OF WARRANTY  
replacement, or refund. We may not elect refund  
unless you agree, or unless we are unable to pro-  
vide replacement, and repair is not practical or  
cannot be timely made. If a refund is elected, then  
you must make the defective or malfunctioning  
product available to us free and clear of all liens  
or other encumbrances. The refund will be equal  
to the actual purchase price, not including inter-  
est, insurance, closing costs, and other finance  
charges less a reasonable depreciation on the  
product from the date of original purchase. War-  
ranty work can only be performed at our autho-  
rized service centers. We will remedy the defect  
and ship the product from the service center  
within a reasonable time after receipt of the defec-  
tive product at our authorized service center.  
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  
Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road,  
Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to  
you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUB-  
SEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown1 product,  
for a period of three (3) years from the date of pur-  
chase by the original purchaser (the “warranty  
period”) that the new Crown product is free of  
defects in materials and workmanship, and we  
further warrant the new Crown product regardless  
of the reason for failure, except as excluded in this  
Warranty.  
YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM US  
ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT.  
THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER  
PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM  
SUCH A DEFECT.  
WARRANTY ALTERATIONS  
No person has the authority to enlarge, amend, or  
modify this Crown Warranty. This Crown Warranty  
is not extended by the length of time which you are  
deprived of the use of the new Crown product.  
Repairs and replacement parts provided under the  
terms of this Crown Warranty shall carry only the  
unexpired portion of this Crown Warranty.  
1
Note: If your unit bears the name “Amcron,” please substitute  
it for the name “Crown” in this warranty.  
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN-  
WARRANTY  
This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of  
a new Crown product which occurred within the  
Warranty Period. It does not cover any product  
which has been damaged because of any inten-  
tional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss which  
is covered under any of your insurance contracts.  
This Crown Warranty also does not extend to the  
new Crown product if the serial number has been  
defaced, altered, or removed.  
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
You must notify your local Crown importer of  
your need for warranty service within the warranty  
period. All components must be shipped in the  
original box. Corrective action will be taken within  
a reasonable time of the date of receipt of the  
defective product by our authorized service center.  
If the repairs made by our authorized service cen-  
ter are not satisfactory, notify our authorized ser-  
vice center immediately.  
DESIGN CHANGES  
We reserve the right to change the design of any  
product from time to time without notice and with  
no obligation to make corresponding changes in  
products previously manufactured.  
LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER  
No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be  
commenced after expiration of the warranty  
period.  
WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO  
We will remedy any defect, regardless of the rea-  
son for failure (except as excluded), by repair,  
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES  
ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR  
CROWN PRODUCTS.  
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION  
Crown International  
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.  
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439  
Phone: 574-294-8000  
Fax: 574-294-8329  
When this form is used to register your product, it may be mailed or faxed.  
Crown International  
1718 W Mishawaka Rd  
Elkhart IN 46517  
Fax: 574-294-8329  
Please note that some information is required. Incomplete registrations will not be processed. * Indicates required information.  
OWNER'S INFORMATION - PLEASE PRINT  
* First name: ______________________ Middle initial: _____ * Last name: ________________________________  
Company: _________________________________________________________________________________  
* Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________________  
* City: ____________________________* State: ___________________________* Zip Code: ________________  
* Country: __________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________  
* Phone # (include area code): ___________________________ Fax #: __________________________________  
PRODUCT INFORMATION  
* MODEL  
ie. I-T8000, CDi 1000, PCC-160  
* SERIAL #  
PURCHASE DATE  
mo/day/yr  
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Product purchased from: ___________________________ City: __________________ State: ___________  
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________  
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Crown Factory Service Information  
Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517  
Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-574-294-8200 Fax: 1-574-294-8124  
Owner’s Name : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Shipping Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Phone Number: __________________________________ Fax Number: _________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________________________________  
Model: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number: ________________________________________________________________________  
Purchase Date : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
NATURE OF PROBLEM  
(Be sure to describe the conditions that existed when the problem occurred and what attempts were made to correct it.)  
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Other equipment in system: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
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If warranty has expired, payment will be:  
Cash/Check VISA MasterCard C.O.D. Purchase Order for Crown Dealer  
Card Number:______________________________________ Exp. Date:___________________  
Signature:______________________________________________________________________  
ENCLOSE THIS PORTION WITH THE UNIT. DO NOT MAIL SEPARATELY.  
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