Crown XFMR-4 User manual

XFMR-4
XFMR-8
The Crown®XFMR-4 and XFMR-8 are
rack-mountable transformers to provide
impedance matching between amplifier
outputs and “constant voltage” loudspeakers.
This unit allows amplifiers without direct 70V
or 100V output capability to drive distributed
speaker systems designed to operate at those
voltages.
For more details about the Crown XFMR-4 and
XFMR-8, contact Crown Customer Service at
800-342-6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the
Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.
Specifications
Output connectors: Pluggable barrier block
connectors that accepts up to 14 AWG wire.
Frequency Response:
+/– 1.0 dB (70 Hz to 15 kHz).
Insertion (Core) Loss:
1.0 dB max (70VAC).
Max Input Levels:
32 Vrms / 125W.
Dimensions:
19 in (48.3 cm) wide,
1.72 in (4.4 cm) high,
15.6 in (39.7 cm) deep.
Weight:
4CH: 17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)
8CH: 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg)
Installing the XFMR-4 and XFMR-8
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) to install the XFMR-4 and
XFMR-8.
Choose Output Wire and Connectors
Crown recommends using professionally
constructed, high quality, two- or four-
conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and
connectors. The XFMR box is fitted with
pluggable barrier block connectors that will
accept 14 AWG wire.
Wire Your System
Refer to the chart in Figure 1 to determine
the proper wiring of your constant-voltage
system.
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for
output wiring.
CONSTANT-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER PANEL
Features
s 4RANSFORMERSPROVIDEFOURANDEIGHT
channels of impedance matching for
Constant-Voltage operation
s 0ROVIDES6AND6OUTPUTWHEN
used only with Com-Tech DriveCore (CT
475, CT 875, CT 4150 and CT 8150)
s !LLOWSAMPLIlERSWITHOUTDIRECT
Constant-Voltage capability to be easily
integrated into distributed systems
s h*UMPERvCABLESAREPROVIDEDTOEASILY
incorporate the XFMR unit with a Com-
Tech DriveCore amplifier

Crown International
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX
www.crownaudio.com
XFMR-4
XFMR-8
07/11 143428-2
Crown’s Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty
Crown offers a Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty for every new Crown amplifier
product—an unsurpassed industry standard. With this unprecedented No-Fault protection, your
new Crown amplifier product is warranted to meet or exceed original specifications for the first
three years of ownership. During this time, if your unit 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 unit.
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.
Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Latest
information available at www.crownaudio.com.
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International. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Printed in U.S.A.
© 2011 Crown Audio®, Inc.
Figure 1. 70V Output Figure 2. 100V Output
Minimum 40 Ohm per channel
for 70V output.
Minimum 80 Ohm per channel
for 100V output.