Operation Manual
I-Tech Series Power Amplifiers
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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................2
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................3
Getting Started with I-Tech ................................................................4
Quick Start Guide: Stereo Wiring.......................................................4
Quick Start Guide: Bridge-Mono Wiring............................................5
Table of Contents...............................................................................6
1 Welcome ........................................................7
1.1 Features ................................................................................7
1.2 How to Use This Manual .......................................................7
2 Setup ............................................................8
2.1 Unpack and Install Your Amplifier ........................................8
2.2 Connecting to AC Mains ......................................................9
2.3 Wire Inputs and Outputs .......................................................9
3 Operation .......................................................13
3.1 Protecting Your Speakers......................................................13
3.2 Startup Procedure .................................................................13
3.3 Precautions ..........................................................................13
3.4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators .....................................14
3.5 Back Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors ..................15
4 Advanced Operation............................................16
4.1 Advanced Operation Table of Contents..................................16
4.2 Navigating the LCD Control Screen.......................................17
4.3 Presets..................................................................................22
4.4 Digital-Audio Options (AES/EBU)..........................................22
4.5 Network Setup Wizard...........................................................23
4.6 Software-Controllable Onboard DSP ....................................24
5 Troubleshooting................................................27
6 Specifications ..................................................29
6.1 Performance...........................................................................29
6.2 Charts.....................................................................................31
7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation .................. 32
8 Advanced Features ............................................ 35
8.1 Protection Systems ...............................................................35
8.2 Global, Switching Power Supply with PFC ...........................35
8.3 3rd Generation Class I Circuitry............................................35
8.4. Color-Coded Rear Overlay ...................................................35
8.5 Rear Rack Ears with Integral EZ-Rack Pin..............................35
9 Appendix A: Network Basics.................................. 36
Appendix B: Setting Sensitivity for Best Gain Staging.... 38
10 Service......................................................... 39
11 Warranty ....................................................... 40
Product Registration..........................................................................43
Crown Factory Service Information Form .........................................45
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