Crown XLS 202 User manual

XLS SERIES
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The XLS Series of power amplifiers from
Crown represents a new era in afford-
able, quality power amplification. The line
consists of five models in a uniform, rugged
2U chassis (3U in the XLS 5000), incorporating
the best of tried-and-true design principles and
innovative features.
The five models in the series are the XLS 202,
XLS 402, XLS 602, XLS 802, and XLS 5000.
They are identical except for output power and
weight. The XLS 5000 has a 3U chassis.
XLS Series amplifiers are professional stereo
power amplifiers engineered to meet demand-
ing audio requirements—reliably and within
budget. Every XLS Series amplifier is backed
by Crown’s unequaled Three-Year, No-Fault,
Fully Transferable Warranty that covers every-
thing.
With over five decades of experience designing
and building rock-solid products, Crown is the
standard in amplifier technology. So check out
the affordable Crown XLS Series. They are a
powerful argument for quality and value!
For more details about the XLS Series, contact
the Crown Technical Support Group at 800-342-
6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the Crown
Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.
Specifications
The following applies to units in Stereo mode with 8-ohm loads
unless otherwise specified.
Performance
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 4 ohms):
1.25 Vrms.
Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 22 Hz to
20 kHz): +0 dB, –1 dB.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20 Hz to 20 kHz, inputs
terminated):
A-weighted, below rated power: > 100 dB.
No weighting, below rated power: > 95 dB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.5%.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD):
(60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1) from full rated output
to –40 dB: < 0.3%.
Damping Factor (8 ohm) 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >200.
Crosstalk (below rated power):
at 1 kHz: –75 dB.
at 20 kHz: –59 dB.
Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kilohms bal-
anced, 10 kilohms unbalanced.
Output Power: See power charts.
Load Impedance:
XLS 202, 402, 602, 802: 4 to 8 ohms per chan-
nel in Stereo, 8 ohms in Bridge Mono.
XLS 5000: 2 to 8 ohms per channel in Stereo, 4
to 8 ohms in Bridge Mono.
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations
Available (±10%): 120 VAC 60 Hz, 100 VAC
50/60 Hz, 220 VAC 50 Hz, and 230-240 VAC.
Controls
Level: Two front-panel rotary level controls,
one for each channel.
Power: Front-panel switch; on when in the IN
position.
XLS SERIES
• Reliable design incorporates many popular
features
• Housed in a rugged, all-steel 2U chassis
(3U for the XLS 5000)
• Efficient forced-air fans prevent excessive
thermal buildup
• Electronically balanced XLR inputs; touch-
proof binding post and Speakon®outputs
• Precision detented level controls, power
switch, power LED, and six LEDs which
indicate signal, clip and fault for each chan-
nel.
• Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifications
Features
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8-ohm Stereo (per channel)
1 kHz
Continuous Average
Power with 0.1% THD
1,100W
1,800W
2,500W*
3,600W
8-ohm Bridge-Mono
2-ohm Stereo (per channel)
4-ohm Stereo (per channel)
XLS 5000
*with 1% THD.
4-ohm Bridge-Mono 5,000W*

Crown International
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
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www.crownaudio.com
3/08 139436-3B
Crown’s Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty
Crown offers a Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty for every new Crown ampli-
fier—an unsurpassed industry standard. With this unprecedented No-Fault protection, your new
Crown amplifier is warranted to meet or exceed original specifications for the first three years of
ownership. During this time, if your amplifier fails, or does not perform to original specifications,
it will be repaired or replaced at our expense. About the only things not covered by this warranty
are those losses normally covered by insurance and those caused by intentional abuse. And the
coverage is transferable, should you sell your amplifier.
See your authorized Crown dealer for full warranty disclosure and details. For customers outside
of the USA, please contact your authorized Crown distributor for warranty information or call
574-294-8200.
XLS SERIES
Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Latest
information available at www.crownaudio.com.
Crown and Crown Audio are registered trademarks of Crown
International. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Printed in U.S.A.
© 2008 Crown Audio®, Inc.
Circuit Breaker: Back-panel breaker provides
overload protection.
Mode Switch: Back-panel switch selects Dual or
Bridge-Mono mode.
Indicators
Signal Presence Indicators: Two green LEDs,
one for each channel, illuminate when the
channel’s input signal exceeds –40 dBu.
Clip Indicators: Two red LEDs, one for each
channel, illuminate when the channel’s output is
being overdriven.
Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates amplifier
has been turned on and AC power is available.
Fault Indicator: Two red LEDs, one for each
channel, illuminate when amplifier is in protect
mode. Also illuminates briefly during normal
power-up when amplifier is first switched on.
Input/Output
Input Connectors: One per channel; back-
panel three-pin female XLR input connectors.
Output Connectors: Two 4-Pole Speakon®
Output Connectors accept 2-pole or 4-pole
Speakon®connectors. The top Speakon con-
nector is wired for both channels so it can
be used for bridge-mono wiring or for stereo
wiring of two speakers to a single Speakon
connector.
One pair of back-panel binding posts per chan-
nel; accepts banana plugs or bare wire. (Euro-
pean models do not accept banana plugs.)
Protection
XLS Series amplifiers provide extensive pro-
tection and diagnostic capabilities, including
output current limiting, DC protection, circuit
breaker, and thermal protection.
Construction
Ventilation: Flow-through ventilation from
front to back.
Cooling: Internal heat sinks with forced-air
cooling for rapid, uniform heat dissipation.
Air Volume Requirements (per minute per
unit): 80.15 ft³ (2.27 m³).
Dimensions (XLS 202, 402, 602, 802): EIA
Standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) rack mount width
(EIA RS-310-B), 3.5-inch (8.9-cm) height and
15.2-inch (38.6-cm) depth.
Dimensions (XLS 5000): EIA Standard 19-inch
(48.3-cm) rack mount width (EIA RS-310-B),
5.25-inch (13.3-cm) height and 15.5-inch
(39.5-cm) depth.
Weight
Net Weight:
XLS-202: 23.0 lb (10.4 kg)
XLS-402: 25.7 lb (11.7 kg)
XLS-602: 29.0 lb (13.2 kg)
XLS-802: 35.5 lb (16.1 kg)
XLS-5000: 62.0 lb* (27.7 kg)*
Shipping Weight:
XLS-202: 28.0 lb (12.7 kg)
XLS-402: 30.7 lb (13.9 kg)
XLS-602: 34.0 lb (15.4 kg)
XLS-802: 40.5 lb (18.4 kg)
XLS-5000: 74.0 lb* (33.6 kg)*
*Preliminary
XLS 202, 402, 602, 802 Back Panel
XLS 5000 Back Panel