Commercial Audio Series
140MPA
Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................3
1 Welcome ................................................................................5
1.1 Features ...........................................................................5
1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................ 6
1.3 Back Panel Controls and Connectors................................7
2 Setup ......................................................................................8
2.1 Installation........................................................................8
2.2 How to Attach Rack Ears...................................................8
2.3 Choose Input Wire and Connectors .................................9
2.4 Choose Output Wire and Connectors ...............................10
2.5 Wire Your System ............................................................11
2.6 Phantom Power ................................................................11
2.7 Link In/Out Switch............................................................11
2.8 Remote Volume Control....................................................12
3 Operation .................................................... 13
3.1 Powering Up......................................................................13
3.2 Priority Ducking ................................................................13
3.3 Music-On-Hold.................................................................13
4 Troubleshooting................................................................... 14
5 Specification ........................................................................ 15
6 Service................................................................................... 16
6.1 Worldwide Service .......................................................... 16
6.2 US and Canada Service .................................................. 16
6.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service Center ............. 16
6.2.2 Factory Service ...................................................... 16
6.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions ................... 16
6.2.4 Packing Instructions............................................... 16
6.2.5 Estimate Approval................................................... 16
6.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs.......................... 16
7 Warranty .............................................................................. 17
Product Registration................................................................... 19
Crown Factory Service Information Form .....................................21
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*1 kHz
Power
140MPA
Minimum guaranteed power
into 4 ohms or 25V/70V output
40W
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum power in watts at
1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
1.1 Features
1 Welcome
• 4 inputs (each with a volume control), one
40W amplifier output channel
T he Crown® 140MPA is a high-value mixer-
amplifier for commercial audio. It provides 4-
ohm and constant-voltage outputs (25V and
70V). Typical uses are paging, background
music, and music-on-hold.
• Ideal for paging, background music, and
music-on-hold
• Balanced Phoenix-type mic/line inputs, tele-
phone input, dual RCA stereo music inputs,
touch-proof screw-terminal speaker outputs
The unit provides 4 inputs (each with a volume
control) and a 40W amplifier output.
Other features include priority ducking, phan-
tom power, and capability for remote volume
control. Multiple units can be linked.
• Priority ducking
• Independent bass and treble controls for
each input
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifications
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1 Welcome
1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
D. Output Signal Presence Indicator: Green LED
illuminates when output signal level exceeds 100 mV (45
dB below full power) from the 4-ohm tap.
A. Input Signal Presence Indicator: Green LED,
one for each input channel, illuminates when input sig-
nal exceeds –40 dBu.
E. Clip Indicator: Red LED on output illuminates at
threshold of audible distortion.
B. Input Volume Controls: Four controls, one per
input. Detented potentiometers with knobs.
F. Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates power on.
G., H. Tone Controls: Bass and Treble non-detented
recessed potentiometer on each input channel. Bass 10
dB at 100 Hz, Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz.
C. Master Output Volume Control: Detented poten-
tiometer with knob.
I. Power Switch: Pushbutton on-off switch.
Figure 1.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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1 Welcome
P. Music-On-Hold Section
MOH 1V Level Control: Trim pot adjusts level for Music-On-Hold 1V
output.
T. Input 1 Section
1.3 Back Panel Controls, Connectors and Indica-
tors
Balanced Input Connector: Detachable 3-pin Phoenix style connector
for balanced mic-level or line-level signals.
J. Reset Switch: Resets the circuit breaker that protects the power
supply.
MOH 1W Level Control: Trim pot adjusts level for Music-On-Hold
1W output.
Dual RCA Input Connector: For stereo music signals, unbalanced,
summed together.
K. Amplifier Output Connector: 4-position terminal strip with
COM (Common), 4 ohms, 25V and 70V terminals. Accepts up to 10
AWG terminal forks. Non-touch cover included.
MOH SPI Indicator: Flashes when MOH signal is present.
Mic/line Switch: Selects mic-level or line-level signal for Input 1.
Phantom Power Switch: Turns phantom power on or off for Input 1.
MOH 1V Phoenix Connector: 3-pin Phoenix connector for 1V, 600-
ohm transformer-isolated output.
Tel Connector: Transformer-isolated 600-ohm input connector,
summed into Input 1 for paging from a telephone system.
L. Preamp Line Out Connector: 3-pin balanced Phoenix-type
connector. Post master, pre-VCA. Level controlled by master volume
control.
MOH 1W Phoenix Connector: 3-pin Phoenix connector for 1W out-
put.
U. AC Power Inlet: Detachable IEC.
V. Priority Section
MOH 1V RCA Connector: Two mono RCA connectors for 1V output
(in parallel with 600-ohm connections so they are isolated).
M. Link In/Out Switch: Slide switch. When set to IN, any signal
applied to the Amp Input connector will be mixed with the input sig-
nal(s). When set to OUT, only the signal from the Amp Input Connec-
tor will appear at the amplifier output.
Active indicator: Illuminates when VOX ducking is active.
Q. Input 4 Section
Balanced Input Connector: Detachable 3-pin Phoenix style connector
for balanced line-level signals, one per input channel.
VOX Threshold: Trim pot controls how loud the voice must be before
ducking occurs. Can be set for no ducking.
N. Amp Input Connector: 3-pin Phoenix-type, high-impedance
balanced. Used to link an additional mixer to the mixer-amplifier.
Can be used to connect an external processor.
Dual RCA Input Connector: For stereo music signals, unbalanced,
summed together, two connectors per input channel.
Priority Connector: 3-pin Phoenix-type connector for push-to-talk
mic contact closure. Input 1 is the priority input for the amplified out-
put, so Input 1 ducks the other inputs. Threshold of activation
depends on input voltage. Ducking does not affect MOH outputs.
R. Input 3 Section
Same as Input 4 Section.
O. Output VCA Connector: 4-pin Phoenix-type connector for two
VCA control lines of +10 VDC and ground. Compatible with Crown
1-VCAP module.
Priority Release: Trim pot sets the release time of VOX ducking.
S. Input 2 Section
Same as Input 4 Section.
Figure 1.2 Back Panel Controls, Connectors and Indicators
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2 Setup
2.1 Installation
side walls of the rack should be a minimum of two
inches (5.1 cm) away from the mixer-amplifier
sides, and the back of the rack should be a mini-
mum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the mixer-
amplifier back panel.
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your
mixer-amplifier is disconnected from the
power source, with the power switch in the
“off” position and all level controls turned
completely down (counterclockwise).
2.2 How to Attach Rack Ears
Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack
(EIA RS-310B). See Figure 2.1 for amplifier dimen-
sions.
1. Locate the two rack ears and two rack-ear screws
supplied.
2. See Figure 2.2. Remove the two screws from each
side of the chassis near the front.
3. Place a rack ear flush with the right front of the
chassis.
4. Insert a screw that you removed into the bottom
hole of the rack ear and chassis. Screw it in.
5. Insert a screw that you removed into the center
hole of the rack ear and chassis. Screw it in.
6. Insert one of the supplied screws into the top hole
of the rack ear and chassis. Screw it in.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the left side of the chassis.
You may also stack mixer-amps without using a
cabinet, or you may place a single mixer-amp on a
surface with 12 inches of air space around the unit
for convection cooling.
Figure 2.2 How to Connect Rack Ears
NOTE: When transporting in a rack, mixer-amps
should be supported at the front and back.
When using an equipment rack, do not mount units
directly on top of each other. Allow 2 rack units (3.5
inches) between units for convection cooling. The
Figure 2.1 Dimensions
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2 Setup
2.3 Choose Input Wire and Connectors
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired bal-
anced line (two-conductor plus shield), 22-24 gauge cables and
connectors. Unbalanced line may also be used but may result in
noise over long cable runs.
MIC
The 140MPA has two types of input connectors: Phoenix-type
and RCA.
• Mic/Line Connectors and Amp Input Connectors: 3-pin
Phoenix-type, balanced, one per input channel (Figure 2.3).
–
• Dual RCA Input Connector: For stereo music signals,
unbalanced, summed together, two connectors per input (Figure
2.4).
• Transformer-isolated 600-ohm input: 3-pin Phoenix-
type. Summed into Input 1 for paging from a telephone system.
See Figure 2.5.
To stereo
line-level
source
-
–
Figure 2.4 Dual RCA Input Connectors
To telephone system
interface/PBX output
To mic or line-level source
Figure 2.3 Mic/Line Connectors
and Amp Input Connectors
Figure 2.5 Tel (Isolated)
Connector Wiring
from Telephone System
Interface or PBX
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2 Setup
2.4 Choose Output Wire and Connectors
AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Amplifier Output Connections: Slip the cable lugs under the
output screw terminals and tighten (Figure 2.6). Cover the output
connections with the supplied non-touch cover.
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired,
high-quality, two-conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and con-
nectors. You may use crimp-on spade lugs for your output con-
nectors. To prevent the possibility of short-circuits, wrap or
otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors. Cover
the output connections with the supplied non-touch cover.
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size of wire
based on the distance from amplifier to speaker. The wire sizes
apply to the 4-ohm tap.
-
Distance
up to 25 ft.
Wire Size
16 AWG
Figure 2.6 Amplifier Output Connections
26-40 ft.
41-60 ft.
14 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
Figure 2.7 Connections to the Preamp
Line Out Connector
To telephone system
interface/PBX input
61-100 ft.
101-150 ft.
151-250 ft.
Figure 2.8 Connections to the MOH
Line Output Phoenix Connector (1V or
1W Connector)
6 AWG
NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by
qualified personnel. Class 2 wiring is required.
Music-On-Hold Connections
If you have an external FM or XM tuner connected to the
140MPA, you can play its music over a phone line while
the caller is on hold. Use one of the connectors below to
connect the 140MPA to the Music-On-Hold input on your
telephone system interface/PBX.
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output power
wiring.
Use 2-conductor shielded cable and a 3-pin Phoenix-type con-
nector for Preamp Line Output (Figure 2.7), and for MOH 1V or
1W output (Figure 2.8).
• MOH 1V Line Output Phoenix Connector: 3-pin
Phoenix connector, 600-ohm transformer-isolated output,
provides Music-On-Hold signal of approximately 1 volt.
See Figure 2.8.
Use 1-conductor shielded cable and RCA plugs for the MOH 1V
Line Output RCA Connector (Figure 2.9).
• MOH 1W Line Output Connector: 3-pin Phoenix
connector provides Music-On-Hold signal of approxi-
mately 1 watt. See Figure 2.8.
To telephone system
interface/PBX
• MOH 1V Line Output RCA Connectors: Two RCA
connectors (mono) for 1-volt Music-On-Hold output (in
parallel with 600-ohm connectors, so they are isolated).
See Figure 2.9.
Figure 2.9 Connections to the MOH
Stereo Line Out Connector
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2 Setup
2.5 Wire Your System
Typical input and output wiring is shown in Figure 2.10.
INPUTS: For Input 1, connect a microphone or balanced line-level
signal to the Input 1 balanced input. Set the Mic/Line switch accord-
ingly. Connect unbalanced line-level signals to the RCA input con-
nectors.
Satellite Receiver
For Inputs 2-4, connect a balanced line-level signal to the balanced
input. Connect unbalanced line-level signals to the RCA input con-
nectors.
OUTPUTS: Maintain proper polarity (+/–) on amplifier output con-
nectors.
Connect the Amplifier Output screw terminals to the loudspeaker
loads. Use terminals marked COM and 70V or 100V for constant-
voltage loudspeaker loads. Use terminals marked COM and 4 ohms
for 4-ohm speakers.
Connect the COM terminal to speaker negative (–) lead; connect one
of the other terminals to speaker positive (+) lead.
2.6 Phantom Power
Condenser mics require phantom power to operate. If you are using a
condenser microphone on Input 1, turn on the Phantom Power
Switch on the back of the 140MPA. The microphone must be able to
work on 15V phantom power, which the 140MPA mic input connector
provides.
2.7 Link In/Out Switch
This switch (Figure 2.11) affects which signals are heard when
another mixer is wired to the 140MPA.
IN: Any signal applied to the AMP INPUT connector will be mixed
with the input signal(s).
OUT: Only the signal from the AMP INPUT connector will appear at
the amplifier output.
Figure 2.10 Input and Output Wiring
How to link another mixer to the 140MPA:
Connect the extra mixer’s LINE OUT connector to the 140MPA AMP
INPUT connector. Set the Link switch to IN.
How to set up Music-On-Hold output:
Connect 140MPA LINE OUT to the Music-On-Hold input on a tele-
phone system interface/PBX. Set the LINK SWITCH to IN.
Figure 2.11 Link In/Out Switch
How to set up a processing loop:
Connect 140MPA LINE OUT to processor input. Connect processor
output to 140MPA AMP INPUT connector. Set the Link switch to OUT.
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2 Setup
2.8 Remote Volume Control
You can remote-control the output volume of the 140MPA. To do so,
locate the OUTPUT VCA connector on the back panel. Insert a 4-pin
Phoenix-type cable connector into the OUTPUT VCA connector. Wire a
Crown 1-VCAP level control to the Phoenix-type cable connector ter-
minals as shown in Figure 2.12.
Output VCA Connector
Phoenix-type
plug
Figure 2.12 Wiring a 1-VCAP Level Control
to the Output VCA Connector
Output VCA Connector
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3 Operation
3.1 Powering Up
1. Turn off any equipment connected to the Line Out connectors.
2. Plug the amplifier’s power cord into a 3-wire grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn down the input volume controls.
4. Turn down the master volume control.
5. Turn on the Power switch. The Power indicator should glow.
6. Turn the input volume controls in use about 3/4 up.
7. Turn up the master volume control(s) until the desired loudness or power
level is achieved.
8. Touch up the input levels as needed for equal loudness from each micro-
phone.
9. Turn on any equipment connected to the Line Out connectors.
If you ever need to make any wiring or installation changes, disconnect the
power cord.
Figure 3.1 Priority Ducking Controls
and Connectors
3.2 Priority Ducking
If you want a microphone to duck (turn down) the background music or other
input signals, follow this procedure. On the back of the 140MPA,
1. Connect a push-to-talk mic contact to the Priority Connector (Figure 3.1).
Input 1 is the priority input for the amplified output, so Input 1 ducks the other
inputs. Threshold of activation depends on input voltage. Ducking does not
affect MOH outputs.
2. Adjust the VOX Threshold trim pot on the back of the unit to set how loud
the voice must be before ducking occurs. It can be set for no ducking.
3. Adjust the Priority Release trim pot for the desired ducking release time.
The Active Indicator lights when ducking is active.
3.3 Music-On-Hold
On the back of the unit, adjust either the 1V or 1W MOH Level Control to obtain
the desired level of Music-On-Hold on your phone system.
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4 Troubleshooting
CONDITION: No sound.
CONDITION: No power to the
mixer-amplifier.
POSSIBLE REASON:
POSSIBLE REASON:
•
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 channel(s) one
by one to determine if one of the loads is
shorted. If an amplifier channel has a thermal
fault, there will be no indication on the front
panel, but the amp will recover after cooling. If
operation does not return to normal after
restarting your amp, press the Reset button on
the back of the unit. If that does not work, return
the unit to Crown or an authorized Crown Ser-
vice Center for servicing.
•
•
The mixer-amplifier’s Power switch is off.
[NO GRAPHIC IS NEEDED
HERE]
The mixer-amplifier is not plugged into the
power receptacle.
•
The mixer-amplifier’s high-voltage power sup-
ply circuit breaker has tripped. Verify that the
AC mains voltage is correct, then press the
Reset button on the back panel.
•
•
No input signal.
Input signal level is very low.
CONDITION: Distorted sound.
POSSIBLE REASON:
•
Input signal level is too high. Turn down your
input volume controls. NOTE: Your mixer-
amplifier should never be operated at a level
which causes the Clip LEDS to illuminate con-
stantly.
•
Master volume level is too high. Turn it down
to about 3/4 of maximum level.
KEY
LED OFF
LED ON
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5 Specifications
Minimum Guaranteed Power
140MPA
1 kHz with 0.5% THD
Minimum guaranteed power into 4 ohms or 25V/70V output
40W
Performance
Number of input channels
4
1
Number of power amplifiers
Input Sensitivity (volts RMS) for full output at maximum gain
3 mV
800 mV
400 mV
Balanced mic inputs
Balanced line inputs
RCA connectors
Frequency Response (at 1 watt from 8-ohm tap, 50 Hz - 15 kHz)
Frequency Response (at line out, 50 Hz to 15 kHz)
Power Bandwidth (at 8-ohm tap, 2 dB below maximum 1 kHz power)
Signal to Noise Ratio (ref. to rated power, master volume at minimum)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at rated power at 1 kHz
DC Output Offset
1 dB
1 dB
50 Hz to 20 kHz with < 0.5% THD
> 90 dB
< 0.5%
<
5 mV
Input Impedance (nominal)
Mic: 400 ohms, Line: 100 kilohms,
RCA: 50 kilohms
Crosstalk (all controls at “10”)
Line Output Level (nominal)
Phantom Power
–70 dB at 1 kHz
1V into 10 kilohms
15 VDC
AC Line Voltages Available
120V, 60 Hz.
Line voltage tolerance +15%, –20%
o
o
Operating Temperature/Humidity
0
C to 40 C at 95% relative humidity
(non-condensing)
o
o
Storage Temperature
–20 C to 85
C
Construction
Cooling
Convection cooled
Dimensions
Width without rack ears: 17.3 in. (43.8 cm)
Width with rack ears: EIA Standard 19 in. W (EIA RS-310-B)
Height of front panel: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Height including feet: 4.1 in. (10.5 cm)
Depth from front panel to back panel: 12.2 in. (31.0 cm)
Depth from front of knobs to back of non-touch cover:
13.9 in. (35.2 cm)
Net Weight, Shipping Weight
17 lb (7.7 kg), 22 lb (9.98 kg)
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6 Service
Crown mixer-amplifiers are quality units that rarely
require servicing. Before returning your unit for servic-
ing, please contact Crown Technical Support to verify the
need for servicing.
4. Use a bold black marker and write the SRA number
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
on three sides of the box.
Cardboard
support
5. Record the SRA number for future reference. The
SRA number can be used to check the repair status.
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:
6.2.2 Factory Service
6.2.4 Packing Instructions
Mixer-amp
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
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.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not
remove covers. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
Bag
Cardboard
support
For more information, please contact us direct.
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.
1. Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Ser-
vice Information sheet in the back of this manual.
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 in North America, Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands only.
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
responsible for these items.
Figure 6.1 Packing.
Put this assembly in carton.
6.2.5 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 (Figure 9.1). If you do not have the
original box, please call Crown at 800.342.6939 or
574.294.8210 and order new pack material. (Do not
ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet.)
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.
6.1 Worldwide Service
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.
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.
6.2.6 Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs
Payment on out-of-warranty repairs must be received
within 90 days of the repair date. Units unclaimed after
90 days become the property of Crown Audio Inc.
4. If you provide your own shipping pack, the mini-
mum recommended requirements for materials are
as follows:
Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground.
Please contact us if other arrangements are required.
Remember to transport your unit in the original factory
pack.
If you have any questions, please contact Crown Factory
Service.
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.
6.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instruc-
tions:
6.2 US and Canada Service
Crown Factory Service
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.,
Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.
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.
1. Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for
product being sent to the factory for service. Please
dio.com/support/factserv.htm. If you do not have
access to our website, call 1.800.342.6939, exten-
sion 8205 and we'll create the SRA for you.
b. Securely seal the package with an adequate car-
ton sealing tape.
Telephone:
574.294.8200
800.342.6939 (North America,
Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands only)
c. Do not use light boxes or “peanuts”. Damage
caused by poor packaging will not be covered
under warranty.
6.2.1 Service at a US or Canada Service
Center
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-
2. See packing instructions that follow.
Facsimile:
574.294.8301 (Technical Support)
574.294.8124 (Factory Service)
3. Ship product to:
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.
CROWN AUDIO FACTORY SERVICE
1718 W MISHAWKA RD.
ELKHART, IN 46517
Internet:
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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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WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA
SUMMARY OF WARRANTY
WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO
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.
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-
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.
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.
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.
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.
LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER
No action to enforce this Crown Warranty shall be
commenced after expiration of the warranty
period.
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. MA3600VZ, CE1000A, PCC160
* SERIAL #
PURCHASE DATE
mo/day/yr
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
______ /_____ /_____
Product purchased from: ___________________________ City: __________________ State: ___________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Crown Audio Factory Service Information
Shipping Address: Crown Audio Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
SRA #: __________________(If sending product to Crown factory service.)
Model: _________________________________
Serial Number: _____________________
Purchase Date: ________________
PRODUCT RETURN INFORMATION
Individual or Business Name:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Fax #: ________________________________________
E-Mail:
Street Address (please, no P.O. Boxes):
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________
Nature of problem:
State/Prov: ________________________________
Postal Code: _________________
Country: _____________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other equipment in your system:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If warranty is expired, pleae provide method of payment. Proof of purchase may be required to validate warranty.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
I have open account payment terms. Purchase order required. PO#____________________________________________________
‰
COD
Credit Card (Information below is required; however if you do not want to provide this information at this time, we will contact you for the information when your unit is repaired).
Credit card information:
Type of credit card:
‰
Master Card
‰
Visa
‰
American Express
‰
Discover
Type of credit card account:
‰
Personal/Consumer
‰
Business/Corporate
Card # ______________________________________________ Exp. date: _____________ * Card ID #: __________________________
* Card ID # is located on the back of the card following the credit card #, in the signature area. On American Express, it may be located on the front of the card. This number is required to process the charge to your account. If you do not want
to provide it at this time, we will call you to obtain this number when the repair of your unit is complete.
Name on credit card:
____________________________________________________________________________
Billing address of credit card: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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