XLS DriveCore 2 Series Operation Manual TM XLS 1002 XLS 1502 XLS 2002 XLS 2502 Product Registration: Register your new product at http://warranty.harmanpro.com. Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your local HARMAN Professional Distributor. If you need assistance locating your local distributor, please visit www.crownaudio.com/where_to_buy.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS: 2. Keep these instructions. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important operating or maintenance instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Issued By: HARMAN International Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517 U.S.A. FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY: Sue.Whitfield@harman.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................ 2 Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................. 4 Welcome ..........
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Welcome Crown XLS DriveCore 2 Series amplifiers define the standard for portable PA systems with unmatched performance, technology and affordability that effortlessly deliver night after night. We packed XLS with enormous flexibility, thanks to a wide range of features ranging from PeakxTM Limiters to DSP functionality that allows Band Pass filters on each channel.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Front Panel Features Indicators: Signal Presence Indicator: Two green LED’s, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel input signal exceeds -40dBu. -20 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal level exceeds -20dB below clip. Blue LEDs: -10 Indicator: Green LED flashes when output signal level exceeds -10dB below clip. Clip Indicator: Two red LED’s, one for each channel, illuminate when the channel’s output is being overdriven.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Get Started High Pass Mode Stereo Mode This is the default mode the amplifier is set to from the factory. Filters are available in this mode and will be described in detail in the Crossover Filters section on page 9. 1. Connect Left/Right signal source to Channel 1 and Channel 2 using either the XLR, ¼ Inch, or RCA connectors. 2. Connect a speaker to each channel output using Speakon, Banana Plugs, or bare wire.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Get Started Crossover Mode Input-Y Mode The INPUT-Y mode directs the input signal form Channel 1 to both amplifier output channels. This mode is often configured to use a Low Pass filter on Channel 1 and a High Pass filter on Channel 2 as a crossover to drive biamplified systems. Before you get started ensure that you: 1. Connect signal source to Channel 1 only using either the XLR, ¼ Inch, or RCA connectors. Any source connected to Channel 2 will be ignored. 2.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Crossover Mode System Configuration Examples Monaural Bi-Amp System 1. Configure the system as described in Input-Y section on page 8. The woofer connected to Channel 1 and the mid/high drivers to Channel 2. 2. Set up Channel 1 as a Low Pass filter and use your crossover frequency as the filter's cutoff frequency. 3. Set up Channel 2 as a High Pass filter using the same filter cutoff frequency as in Step 2 above. Stereo Bi-Amp System A theater 2.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Menu Navigation Main Menu Enter the MAIN MENU by holding the MENU/SEL button beneath the display for about a second. From the MAIN MENU one may navigate, using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons, to one of four other menus or select EXIT to return to the status screen where only three lines of text are displayed. Use the up arrow or down arrow to highlight the menu you wish to go to and press the MENU/SEL button to make your selection.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Additional Features System Menu The following features may be accessed through the SYSTEM MENU. The SYSTEM MENU is the fourth selection on the MAIN MENU. Since only three selections are displayed, you must scroll down using the NEXT button until SYSTEM is displayed and highlighted.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Specifications Performance Specifications 1002 1502 2002 2502 Sensitivity .775Vrms or 1.4Vrms .775Vrms or 1.4Vrms .775Vrms or 1.4Vrms .775Vrms or 1.4Vrms Frequency Response (1W, 20Hz - 20kHz) +0dB, -1dB +0dB, -1dB +0dB, -1dB +0dB, -1dB Signal to Noise Ratio (rated dBr to full rated 8Ω power output; A-Weighted) >97dB* >103dB* >103dB* >103dB* Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% <0.5% <0.5% <0.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Service Crown products are quality units that rarely require servicing. Before returning your unit for servicing, please contact Crown Technical Support to verify the need for servicing. Warranty is only valid within the country in which the product was purchased. This unit has very sophisticated circuitry which should only be serviced by a fully trained technician.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Service 4. Use a bold black marker and write the SRA number on three sides of the box. 5. Record the SRA number for future reference. The SRA number can be used to check the repair status. Packing Instructions Important: These instructions must be followed. If they are not followed, HARMAN International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damaged goods and/or accessories that are sent with your unit. 1.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Warranty — UNITED STATES ONLY SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT 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.
XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Service Return Authorization Request Shipping Address: HARMAN Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 You may also request a service return authorization at www.crownaudio.
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