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Commercial Audio Series 

Mixer-Amplifiers

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Operation Manual

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.

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:

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not 
remove covers. No user serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.

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.

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.

Remember to transport your unit in the original factory 
pack. 

6.2 US and Canada Service

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.

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-

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 
http://www.crownaudio.com/support/servcent.htm.

6.2.2 Factory Service

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 
http://crownweb.crownintl.com/crownrma/. 
For more information, please contact us direct.

A Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for 
product being sent to the factory for repair. An SRA can 
be completed online at www.crownaudio.com/support/
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.

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. 

Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground. 
Please contact us if other arrangements are required.

6.2.3 Factory Service Shipping Instruc-
tions:

1.

Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for 
product being sent to the factory for service. Please 
complete the SRA by going to www.crownau-
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.

2.

See packing instructions that follow.

3.

Ship product to: 
CROWN AUDIO FACTORY SERVICE
1718 W MISHAWKA RD. 
ELKHART, IN 46517

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.

6.2.4 Packing Instructions

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. 

1.

Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory Ser-
vice Information sheet in the back of this manual.

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.

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.)

4.

If you provide your own shipping pack, the mini-
mum recommended requirements for materials are 
as follows:

6 Service

6.2.5 Estimate Approval

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.

6.2.6 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.

If you have any questions, please contact Crown Factory 
Service.

Crown Factory Service

 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., 

Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A.

Telephone:

 

574.294.8200

800.342.6939 (North America, 

Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands only)

Facsimile: 

574.294.8301 (Technical Support)

574.294.8124 (Factory Service)

Internet: 

http://www.crownaudio.com

 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.

b.

Securely seal the package with an adequate car-
ton sealing tape.

c.    Do not use light boxes or “peanuts”. Damage 

caused by poor packaging will not be covered 
under warranty.

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.

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Summary of Contents for 140MPA

Page 1: ...installation operation or maintenance The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date However updates to this information may have occurred To obtain the latest version of this manual please visit the Crown website at www crownaudio com Trademark Notice Crown Crown Audio and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International Other trademarks are the prop...

Page 2: ...ided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufact...

Page 3: ...s for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61000 4 2 2001 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Environment E2 Criteria B 4k V Contact 8k V Air Discharge EN 61000 4 3 2001 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Immunity Environment E2 Criteria A EN 61000 4 4 2001 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity Criteria B EN 61000 4 5 2001 Surge Immunity Criteria B EN 61000 4 6 2003 Immunity to Conducted Dist...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...e control Multiple units can be linked 1 1 Features 4 inputs each with a volume control one 40W amplifier output channel 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 Priority ducking Independent bass and treble controls for each input Three Year No Fault Fully Trans...

Page 6: ...ted potentiometers with knobs C Master Output Volume Control Detented poten tiometer with knob 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 E Clip Indicator Red LED on output illuminates at threshold of audible distortion F Power Indicator Blue LED indicates power on G H Tone Controls Bass and Treble non ...

Page 7: ...onnector summed into Input 1 for paging from a telephone system U AC Power Inlet Detachable IEC V Priority Section Active indicator Illuminates when VOX ducking is active VOX Threshold Trim pot controls how loud the voice must be before ducking occurs Can be set for no ducking Priority Connector 3 pin Phoenix type connector for push to talk mic contact closure Input 1 is the priority input for the...

Page 8: ... 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 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 2 2 How to Attach Rack Ears 1 Locate the two rack ears ...

Page 9: ...d 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 2 Setup Figure 2 3 Mic Line Connectors and Amp Input Connectors MIC To mic or l...

Page 10: ...able 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 Use 1 conductor shielded cable and RCA plugs for the MOH 1V Line Output RCA Connector Figure 2 9 Figure 2 7 Connections to the Preamp Line Out Connector Figure 2 8 Connections to the MOH Line Output Phoenix Connector 1V or 1W Connector Figure 2 9 Connections to the MOH Stereo Line Out ...

Page 11: ...nser 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 t...

Page 12: ...te 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 Figure 2 12 Wiring a 1 VCAP Level Control to the Output VCA Connector Phoenix type plug Output VCA Connector Output VCA Connector 2 Setup ...

Page 13: ...e power cord 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 af...

Page 14: ...on stantly Master volume level is too high Turn it down to about 3 4 of maximum level CONDITION No sound 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 fau...

Page 15: ...Total Harmonic Distortion THD at rated power at 1 kHz 0 5 DC Output Offset 5 mV Input Impedance nominal Mic 400 ohms Line 100 kilohms RCA 50 kilohms Crosstalk all controls at 10 70 dB at 1 kHz Line Output Level nominal 1V into 10 kilohms Phantom Power 15 VDC AC Line Voltages Available 120V 60 Hz Line voltage tolerance 15 20 Operating Temperature Humidity 0o C to 40o C at 95 relative humidity non c...

Page 16: ...e cost of shipping and Crown will reimburse you Send copies of the shipping receipts to Crown to receive reimbursement Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground Please contact us if other arrangements are required 6 2 3 Factory Service Shipping Instruc tions 1 Service Return Authorization SRA is required for product being sent to the factory for service Please complete the SRA by going to...

Page 17: ...e 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 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must n...

Page 18: ...ter 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 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRAN...

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