Crown CDi 6000 Two-Channel 70V/140V Power Amplifier USER GUIDE

Crown CDi 6000 Two-Channel 70V/140V Power Amplifier

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 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 the 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 nor mally, 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. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
18. 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.

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.
CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as pre- amplifiers 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.

Features

• Accurate, uncolored sound with very low distortion for the best in music and voice reproduction
• Advanced protection circuitry guards against shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched loads, general overheating, high-frequency overloads and internal faults
• Extremely versatile; rated for 2, 4, 8 ohms loads and 70V and 140V outputs
• Intuitive front-panel LCD screen for quick, easy configuration
• Switch-mode universal power supply
• Onboard digital signal processing includes cross-overs, EQ filters, delay, and output limiting
• All products fill 2U rack spaces and weigh under 19 pounds
• Barrier strip outputs for low-Z or 70V/140V loads, removable Phoenix-style inputs
• three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.

How to Use This Manual
This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly set up and operate your amplifier. It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier Application Guide (available online at www.crownau dio.com), Crown Technical Support, your system installer, or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instructions, 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.

Install Your Amplifier

CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your amplifier is disconnected from the power source, with the power switch in the “off” position and all level controls turned completely down (counterclockwise).
Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack (EIA RS-310B).
See Figure 2.1 for amplifier dimensions.
You may also stack amps without using a cabinet.
NOTE: When transporting, amplifiers should be supported at both front and back.
Ensure Proper Cooling
When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in a rack with blank panels. DO NOT block front or rear air vents. The back of the rack should be open.
Figure 2.2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow.
Choose Output Wire and Connectors
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired, high-quality, two- conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors. You can use spade lugs or bare wire for your output connectors (Figure 2.4). To prevent the possibility of short circuits, wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors.
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size of wire based on the distance from the amplifier to speaker.

CAUTION: Never use a shielded cable for output wiring.
Bridge­Mono Mode
Typical input and output wiring is shown in
Figure 2.6.
NOTE: Crown provides a reference of wiring pin assignments for commonly used connector types in the Crown Amplifier Application Guide available at www.crownaudio.com.
OUTPUTS: Connect the speaker across barrier-strip terminals 1+ and 2+.
IMPORTANT: Set the Bridge/Normal switch in the LCD screen to “Bridge.” See Section 4.1.5.
NOTE: In Bridge-Mono mode, only the Channel 1 Level control is functional (unless you make an alternate selection via the “Y” menu. See Section 4.1.6.).
Startup Procedure
Use the following procedure when first turning on your amplifier:

1. Turn down the level of your audio source.
2. Turn down the level controls of the amplifier.
3. Turn on the “Power” switch. The Power 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. NOTE: In Bridge-Mono mode, only the Channel 1 Level control is functional (except for CH1 + CH2 Input Y mode).
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 disconnect the power cord.
   For help with determining your system’s optimum gain structure (signal levels) please refer to the Crown Amplifier Application Guide, available online at www.crownaudio.com.

operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators
A. Grille
B, D, E. Sel/Prev/Next Buttons
Three buttons near the LCD screen are used to access menu items.
C. LCD Screen
Backlit liquid crystal display shows speaker presets.
F. Level
Detented rotary level control, one per channel.
H. Power Indicator
Blue LED illuminates when the amplifier has been turned on and has power.
I. Power Switch
On/off switch applies AC power to the amplifier. CDi 1K, 2K, 4K Back Panel Connectors

J. AC Line Connector NEMA 5-15P (15A).
K. Output Connectors
4-position barrier strip with connectors for dual loudspeakers or bridge- mono loudspeaker. Dual connectors work with 2-8 ohm or 70V loads. Bridge-mono connectors work with 4-8 ohm or 140V loads.
L. Fan
Front-to-rear forced airflow.
M. Input Connector
Two 3-pin removable Phoenix-type connectors each accept a balanced line-level input signal.
N. HiQnet USB Connector
Type B, connects to a USB port on a PC.

Advanced Features and Options

NOTE: For detailed information about these Crown amplifier features, please consult the Crown Amplifier Application Guide, available on the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com.

Protection Systems
Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection and diagnostic capabilities, including output current limiting, microprocessor-controlled DC protection, and special thermal protection for the unit’s transformers and output devices.

1. Output Current Limiting
   Output Current Limiting circuitry protects the amplifier output stage from damage caused by short-circuiting loads.

2. DC Protection
   DC Protection shuts down the amplifier in the event of an output DC offset exceeding 2V. In the majority of cases, DC protection is indicative of a faulty amplifier channel and will be accompanied by an illuminated red Clip LED, even with no input connected and level controls set at a minimum (Figure 4.1). If this is the case, contact your dealer or service center.

3. Thermal Protection
   The Thermal Protection circuit will activate if the internal heatsink temperature exceeds proper operating temperatures (176°F, 80°C). When the heatsink temperature has fallen to a safe level, this protection circuit will automatically be reset. The principal causes of thermal protection are:

   • Inadequate ventilation of the equipment rack
   • Incorrect load impedance
   • Output cable short circuit
   • blocked air vent
   • Heatsinks in need of cleaning
   • Cooling fan failure.
     The cause of your amplifier’s thermal protection state should be determined and corrected as soon as possible. Without correction, the Thermal Protection circuit will typically reactivate.

DSP Presets and Processes
OVERVIEW
Figure 4.5 shows the LCD screen and the three Menu navigation buttons: Sel/Enter, Prev/Up, and Next/Down. These buttons let you step through the menu items displayed on the screen.
You can configure USER PRESETS with your own settings. When you power off and back on, your settings will be as they were when you shut off the amplifier. However, if you recall a user preset, all its DSP will be off– unless you had saved the preset using System Architect software (a free download from www.Harman.pro.com). Any custom settings can’t be saved by the front panel display, only by System Architect software.
The ICONS in the display illuminate to show which DSP functions are currently in use for each preset.
You can select the presets with the LCD screen and Menu navigation buttons.
NAVIGATING THE LCD SCREEN MENU: BASICS
To step through the Menu options, press the Sel, Next or Prev buttons as described in the table later in this manual.
ICONS illuminated at the top of the screen show which DSP functions are active with the current preset.
When you are modifying a preset, its ICON flashes. You can scroll through its settings with the Prev and Next buttons. When you see the desired setting, select it by pressing Sel. Doing nothing returns you to the CURRENT PRESET after ten seconds. On the LCD screen, if the PRESET icon is lit, the current pre-set is unchanged from its stored settings. If the CUSTOM icon is lit, the current preset has been changed from its stored settings.
BRG (Bridge-mono or Stereo): Use this option to set the amplifier to bridge-mono or stereo mode. When BRIDGE is active, the Ch. 1 input signal is used (unless you made an alternate setting with the Y processing block).
The tables on the next few pages describe what button sequence to press in order to achieve various functions. Four identical tables are provided, each in a different language, for easy use in the field.
Note: By bridging the output of the amplifier, it is possible to achieve 140V operation. This is also configurable through System Architect software as well. If 100V Hi-Z applications are necessary, the output of the amplifier will have to be configured/bridged for 140V AND the input sensitivity to the amplifier must be adjusted to 1.0V RMS.

HOW TO ACCESS PRESETS AND DSP PROCESSES

DESIRED FUNCTION| BUTTON PRESSES

(starting from the current preset screen)

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Set up Ch. 1 output for 70V/high-Z mode| Sel > Next. Press Sel. The 70V and Ch. 1 icon flash. Press Next to turn on or off. Choose on or off by pressing Sel.
Set DUAL or BRIDGE-MONO mode manually| Sel > Next. Press Sel until the BRG icon flashes. Press Next to set the amplifier to Bridge-Mono, or press Prev to set the amplifier to Stereo. Press Sel to select your choice.
Select a user preset| Sel > Sel. Press Next until you see PRESET 2-20. Press Sel.
Set INPUT Y mode| Sel > Next. Press Sel until the Y icon flashes. Press Next to see the three options. Choose one by pressing Sel.
Turn EQ on or off for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2| Sel > Next. Press Sel until the EQ icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2. Press Next to set EQ in or out. Press Sel.
Set DELAY for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2| Sel > Next. Press Sel until the DEL icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2.

Press Next until you see the amount of delay you want, then press Sel to select it.

Set LIMITING for Ch. 1 or Ch. 2| Sel > Next. Press Sel until the LIM icon flashes along with CH1 or CH2.

Press Next until you see the limiting threshold you want, then press Sel to select it.

Turn off all the DSP| Sel > Sel. Press Next until you see DSP OFF. Press Sel.
Configure a USER PRESET| 1.  Sel > Sel .

2.  Press Next until you see the desired preset. Press Sel to select it.

3.  Sel > Next.

4.  Press Sel until you see the DSP process you want to apply to that preset.

5.  Press Next to see the processing options, then press Sel to select an option.

6.  Repeat Steps 1–5 for all the processes you wish to apply to that preset. The CUSTOM ICON will light if a factory preset has been modified.

Troubleshooting

CONDITION: No sound.

• The amplifier is in “fault” mode. A Fault status can be triggered when one of the amplifier’s protection circuits is activated. First disconnect your speakers from the affected channels(s) one by one to determine if one of the loads is shorted. If the indicators return to normal status, then try a different speaker or cable to determine where the short is occurring. If no short can be found, turn off the amp and allow the amp to cool. If indicators do not return to normal after restarting your amp, check the fuse and replace if necessary, or return amp to Crown or an authorized Crown Service Center for servicing.
• The amplifier has just turned on and is still in the 4-second turn-on delay.
• Channel is in thermal protection.
• No input signal
• Input signal level is very low.
• Level controls are turned down.
• Speakers are not connected.

Service

On this page are French, German, and Spanish service information. On the next page is English (U.S.A.) service information.

Warranty

SUMMARY OF WARRANTY
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 Warranty.
*Warranty is only valid within the United States of America. For information on Warranty outside of the U.S.A, please contact your local distributor.
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY
This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product that occurred within the Warranty Period. It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any
intentional 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.
WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO
We will remedy any defect, regardless of the reason for failure (except as excluded), by repair, replacement, or refund. We may not elect a refund unless you agree, or unless we are unable to provide a 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 interest, insurance, closing costs, and other finance charges less a reasonable depreciation on the product from the date of original purchase.
Warranty work can only be performed at our authorized 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 defective 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 foreign country and the port of entry in the United States including the return shipment, and all taxes, duties, and other customs fees for such foreign shipments.)
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
You must notify us of your need for warranty service 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 reasonable 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 authorized service center immediately.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
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. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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 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.
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
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 the expiration of the warranty period.
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR CROWN PRODUCTS.

Crown Audio Factory Service Information

Shipping Address: Crown Audio Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.,

Elkhart, IN 46517PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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.

FAQS

Is this switchable to 220v?

The unit we are selling has 120-240V on it.

Looking for an amp to drive a pair of peavey SP5s. is this well matched for these passive speakers?

Not enough Horsepower for the SP5 Could go to a larger Crown CDI

Do the amps come with the Crown Phoenix Connectors to connect the inputs?

Yes, the connectors come with the amplifier.

can I get it in India?

US dealers cannot ship outside of the US. You will need to purchase this through Indian distribution.

Is the unit supposed to come with a power cord? The one I ordered came without one.

I have ordered these many times.. they always come with a Power Cord.

Do the amps come with the Crown Phoenix Connectors to connect the inputs?

the connectors pictured in the photo here are included.

Does it come with a USB cable?

No, it does not

How do i connect an external mixer with xlr and 1/4″ line outs to this amp?

You’d need to remove the xlr or 1/4″ connector and strip the conductors and put them into the included Phoenix connectors. If you look in the manual (http://www.originacoustics.com/shopflow-1-03-0/manuals/Crown%20Amplifier%20manual.pdf) you can find the section on connecting inputs.

Is there any feature of this amp that is designed to help eliminate feedback?

Yes, Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, and delay, and output limiting.

How many speakers can this power?

Not sure about the maximum because I think its based on wattage but we used it for 6 easily

Would this be suitable to power a home theater subwoofer? I see the inputs are basic bare wiretaps.

The Crown CDi-1000 power amplifier would be suitable for a sub-woofer configuration; although in my opinion may be overkill for a basic 7.1 surround system. My company has purchased 5 of these amps dating back to 2008. They were installed in churches as large fixed applications. This is a great amp. Hope this helps with your decision.

Can I add a volume control on a speaker line and increase the volume?

Speaker level volume controls will only DECREASE volume. Not increase. If you need it louder, you will need a more powerful amp or more likely, better/more speakers.

this amplifier is suitable for connecting 2 Tic gs3 100 to 200w speakers plus 2 Polk atrium 6 100w speakers.

in the 70V world never load your channel higher than 80% the Rating. So bridged 1000W MAX is 800W

Is this a 220V amp?

No, it is 120 volt

has anyone purchased this, and used an adapter or another source (Bluetooth receiver) to use an iPhone as the input? TY!

This is an amplifier, not a mixer. there are no rca inputs just line level xlr inputs. you want to look for an amp with RCA inputs if you want to do something like this.

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