jeffhtg wrote on Sat, 16 July 2005 18:34 |
umm on a Crown Macrotech 5000VZ ("00 series") the red lights are on to show power and ODEP. to clarify on this older macrotech.. the red lights should be on - signifying power and that there is some 'juice in the unit'.. they will dim a little if you really drive them hard - however I drive the hell out of 4 labs with a 5000vz and the lights NEVER dim. Now on every crown "00" series I have used I have never seen a red clip light.. The load light signifies current flowing at like -60 or something silly.. the next light up shows -10.. then the bottom light glows brightly to show .1% THD or "Pre clip" The "02" series Has the red clip lights. |
jeffhtg wrote on Mon, 18 July 2005 10:48 |
nope they have definatley never turned red.. In the past I have run 2 ohm loads on them for many moons.. perhaps its because clip limiter is engaged - but i doubt it.. I seem to recall talking to crown about this and learning that only the "02" amps had red clip lights... |
Elliot Thompson wrote on Mon, 18 July 2005 13:35 |
clipping... Anyone who doesn't understand what the Load/Limit lights mean, need to turn to page 22 on their manual. The Macrotech is the most detailed manual in the market. So, if anyone is losing drivers on the MA 5000, don't blame the amp, blame yourself for not reading the manual. Sheldon D I agree. A rack of Macrotechs do look like a lited Christmas Tree. Best Regards, |