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1.     5 Troubleshooting  continued  NOTE  Actual product artwork may vary slightly     IQ DATA    PRESET    IN USE   LINK   IN USE    CONDUCTOR ACTIVITY CONDUCTOR    PRIMARY SECONDARY  CobraNet       page 26    Problem  Data indicator is not flashing  even though a valid  command was sent     Possible causes   e Command was not addressed to the USP CN   e Network cable is disconnected or broken     To assist with troubleshooting  System Architect can set an option for  force the data indicator on     Problem  Green Preset indicator is flashing  or is not flashing     Possible cause  This is nota problem  This indicator signals the  number of the current preset  if active  by flashing a series of flashes  equal to the current preset number  A preset is considered    active    if  the USP CN settings match those in the selected preset  If a change is  made to any setting then the preset is considered    inactive     and the  indicator stops flashing     Problem  Both right indicators flash yellow in unison to report a fatal  error     Possible cause  An unexpected condition within the CobraNet  interface has been detected     t    LINK    ACTIVITY    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Problem  Green LINK ACTIVITY indicator in network connector does  not illuminate or flash     Possible cause  Ethernet link is broken  or network connection is 10  Mbps  Check Ethernet connections to the network switch     Problem  Computer does not communicate with the network  devices     Possi
2.     amp   crown Q    by HARMAN HiQnet      CTs Multi Channel USP CN Series       CTs 4200USP CN    Operation Manual    fe  700    CTs 8200USP CN       Obtaining Other Language Versions  To obtain information in another language about the use of this product  please contact your  local Crown Distributor  If you need assistance locating your local distributor  please contact Crown at 574 294 8000     This manual does not include all of the details of design  production  or variations of the equipment  Nor does it cover every possible  Situation which may arise during 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  Amcron  Com Tech  IQ System  and Multi Mode are registered trademarks of Crown  International  HiQnet and System Architect are trademarks of Harman Pro Group  Other trademarks are the property of their respective  owners     Some models may be exported under the name Amcron         2008 by Crown Audio   Inc   1718 W  Mishawaka Rd   Elkhart  Indiana 46517 9439 U S A  Telephone  574 294 8000  139309 4    10 10    Crouogrr  Important Safety Instructions    Importantes Instructions de S  curit      1  Read these instructions    2  Keep these instructions    3  Heed all warnings    4  Follow all in
3.    connections between components  A full duplex link allows  simultaneous send and receive over the same Ethernet  connection     In theory  each connection can simultaneously send and receive  up to 64 channels per node  for a total of 128 channels  However   current CobraNet components can handle only 64 channels  32 in  and 32 out      Switches and full duplex connections allow up to 128 channels  per component  and greater than 3000 individual Unicast  channels     Switched networks also allow controllers  Such as computers  to  be on the same network as CobraNet devices     page 35    Crouwwil  by HARMAN  9 Service    Crown amplifiers are quality units that rarely require  servicing  Before returning your unit for service  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 ina  packing slip envelope securely attached to the outside of the  shipping carton  Do not send this form separately      Warranty is only vali
4.   intentional 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     WHAT THE WARRANTOR WILL DO    We will remedy any defect  regardless of the  reason for failure  except as excluded   by repair   replacement  or refund  We may not elect refund  unless you agree  or unless we are unable to  provide 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    UNITED STATES  amp  CANADA    other encumbrances  The refund will be equal to  the actual purchase price  not including interest   insurance  closing costs  and other finance  charges less a reasonable depreciation on the  product from the date of original purchase   Warranty work can only be performed at our  authorized 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 defective 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 foreign co
5.   level control for the higher  even  numbered  channel of the channel pair  The lower  odd    numbered level control works both channels     2 9 4 Bridge Mono 100V Mode   A CAUTION  Never change the position of  the Mode Switch while the amplifier  power is on     Typical analog input and output wiring  along  with level control and Mode Switch settings are  shown in Figure 2 12  Make sure the Mode  Switch is set to the    Bridge 100V    position     INPUTS  Connect input wiring only to the lower    odd   numbered channel pair     OUTPUTS  Connect the speaker across the  positive terminals of each channel pair  Do not  use the negative terminals of the channel pair  when the pair is being operated in Bridge Mono  mode     NOTE  When operating the channel pair in  Bridge Mono mode  turn down  full CCW  the  level control for the higher  even  numbered  channel of the channel pair  The lower  odd    numbered level control works both channels     page 12    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers                see the Crown  Amplifier  Application  AEN an T aA Guide  available  a  NN online at www   e 2 Do  3 yy crownaudio      80    dB 0 com  for pin        DUAL BRIDGE assignments for  A   iw commonly used  connector types   oHa f oHa  Figure 2 11 System Wiring and Control Settings  Bridge Mono Mode  16 8 Ohm   T n a  DUAL BRIDGE  8 44     piov  PUTS DUAL X E DUAL  DE proces  Figure 2 12 System Wiring and Control Settings  Bridge Mono Mode  100V  Operation Manual    CTs Multi Chan
6.  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     LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER    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     THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES  ANY OTHERS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FOR  CROWN PRODUCTS  5 11    page 39    Crougrr  by HARMAN    page 40    THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers Crouwih  by HARMAN    CUT ON THIS LINE    Operation Manual        PRODUCT REGISTRATION      S 1718 W  Mishawaka Rd     p   Elkhart  IN 46517 9439  Cro uw     Phone  574 294 8000  py HARMAN Fax  574 294 8329    www crownaudio com  Online registration is also available at http   crownweb crownint  com webregistration      Warranty is only valid within the United States of America  For information on Warranty outside of the U S A  please contact your local distributor   When this form is used to register your product  it may be mailed or faxed    Crown Audio  Inc  Fax  574 294 8329   1718 W Mishawaka Rd   Elkhart IN 46517    Please note that some information is required  Incomplete registrations will not be processed    Indicates required information     OWNE
7.  Card ID A      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     page 43       CrO  ey HARMAN    
8.  Ensure Proper Cooling    When using an equipment rack  mount units  directly on top of each other  Close any open  spaces in rack with blank panels  DO NOT block  front  rear or side air vents  The side walls of the  rack should be a minimum of two inches  5 1  cm  away from the amplifier sides  and the back  of the rack should be open     Figure 2 2 illustrates standard amplifier airflow        Figure 2 2 Airflow    Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    2 Setup  continued     2 4 Front Panel Controls  and Indicators    Note  CTs 8200USP CN is shown  Some CTs 4200  USP CN features are in different locations     A  Bridge Mode Indicator    Yellow LED  one per channel pair  illuminates when  the channel pair s Mode Switch is set to the    Bridge     position  If Mode switch is changed while amplifier is  powered up  Bridge LED will flash  indicating that the  amplifier must be powered off and on to reset the  Mode     B  Ready Indicator  Green LED  one per channel  illuminates when the  channel is initialized and ready to produce audio  output        Operation Manual      Signal Indicator G     Green LED  one per channel  illuminates to indicate  the presence of analog input signals above    40 dBu       Clip Indicator    Red LED  one per channel  illuminates when the THD   of the channel s output signal rises to a level typically   considered as the onset of audible clipping  The Clip   Indicator also will illuminate during Thermal Level l   Control  TLC  
9.  See Section 3 2 1     E  CobraNet Network Connectors    The dual RJ45 CobraNet connectors allow a  Primary  amp  Secondary connection to the 100  Mbps Ethernet network  Should the Primary  connection lose link activity with the  network  the module will automatically  Switch to the Secondary connection to  ensure uninterrupted audio and control  The  indicators on the RJ45 connectors display  network information concerning the Ethernet  and CobraNet connections  See Sections  3 2 3  3 2 4  and 3 2 5     CONDUCTOR    PRIMARY SECONDARY  CobraNet    Figure 2 5 USP CN Controls  Indicators and Connectors   Note  Actual Product Artwork May Vary Slightly     Crougrr    by HARMAN    page 9    Crougrr  by HARMAN    2 Setup  continued     page 10    2 7 Choose Input Wire and Connectors    If you will be connecting an analog audio signal to the CTs amplifier  please  read this section  Figure 2 6 shows connector pin assignments for balanced  wiring  and Figure 2 7 shows connector pin assignments for unbalanced  wiring     When possible  use balanced wiring for signal input  which provides better  rejection of unwanted noise and hum  For more information  refer to the Crown  Amplifier Application Guide  available online at www crownaudio com    NOTE  Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified  personnel     2 8 Choose Output Wire and Connectors    Crown recommends using professionally constructed  high quality  two  or  four conductor  heavy gauge speaker wire and connectors  Y
10.  address each connection as Multicast or  Unicast  A Multicast  Broadcast  connection is from one transmitter  to multiple receivers  A Unicast connection is from one transmitter to    Operation Manual    one receiver  For example  if you send a mixer s digital audio signal to  several power amps  the signal would be Multicast  Unicast is most  used on    switched    networks requiring more than 64 channels     You specify a connection as Multicast or Unicast by the delivery  address it you give it in System Architect  255 and lower is Multicast   Broadcast   256 and up is Unicast     8 2 4 The Conductor    A CobraNet system is coordinated by one audio device in the network  called the Conductor  It regulates the CobraNet digital audio traffic on  the CobraNet network  That is  the Conductor is the master clock for  the rest of the network     You choose one device to be the network conductor based on a priority  scheme  The Conductor indicator will light on the CobraNet device  that is serving as the conductor     The Conductor handles time division multiplexing and clock recovery  on the network  The Conductor periodically broadcasts a well defined     beat    packet to all components to recover synchronous timing  information  The    beat    also specifies which addresses can transmit at  certain time slots within the    beat    period     Each transmitting device is allowed to transmit in a given time slot  within the Conductor controlled isochronous cycle time  The time 
11.  are counted  before starting the counting process over  Its range is 1 to 10  seconds  Note  Clip events are defined as the start of each clip and  every 10 milliseconds the amplifier is in clip thereafter  Using a high  count setting with a short time setting may result in clip error never  being detected     THERMAL  Errors can be generated for excessive temperature in  the output section of the amplifier channel  The Threshold Control  sets the level that  if exceeded  will generate the error report  This  control has a range of 1 to 100      LOAD  If the load monitoring feature is activated  an error report can  be generated if the load impedance moves outside the pre selected  range  See Section 3 1 33 for instructions on setting up load  monitoring     LINE VOLTAGE  The AC line voltage can be monitored and an error    generated whenever the voltage is outside of the limits set at the  factory     Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    3 Operation  continued     3 2 23 Input Signal Compressor Limiter    An input signal compressor limiter is available for each channel   Five parameters control this feature     Enable  Enables or disables this function     Threshold  Sets the level  in dBu  above which the compressor  begins to attenuate the input signal  This level corresponds to the  input level meter reading  The compressor is    feed forward      meaning that the level detection point is located before the gain  control stage  The range is from  20 
12.  com   for pin assignments for  commonly used connector  types     Figure 2 7 Unbalanced Input  Connector Wiring    NOTE  CTs 8200 USP CN is shown  Some CTs 4200 USP CN features are in different locations        0 438    11 1 mm      8 SCREW             CH4 GH 3          Figure 2 8 Output Connector Wiring   Typical of Two Channels     Output panel  shown with   touch proof  cover plate  removed     Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    2 Setup  continued     A       2 9 Audio Wiring    CAUTION  Never change the position of  the Mode Switch while the amplifier  power is on     2 9 1 Dual 8 4 Mode    Typical analog input and output wiring  along  with level control and Mode Switch settings are  shown in Figure 2 9  Make sure the Mode switch  is set to the    Dual 8 4    position  Cobranet  input wiring is covered in Section 2 11     INPUTS  Connect input wiring for each channel     OUTPUTS  Maintain proper polarity       on  output connectors     Connect the Channel 1 speaker s positive     lead  to amplifier Channel 1 positive terminal  repeat  for negative        Repeat each channel wiring as  for Channel 1     2 9 2 Dual 70V Mode    CAUTION  Never change the position of  the Mode Switch while the amplifier  power is on     Typical input and output wiring  along with level  control and Mode Switch settings are shown in  Figure 2 10  Make sure the Mode switch is set to  the    Dual 70V    position     INPUTS  Connect input wiring for each channel     OUTPUT
13.  due to driver voice coil inductance  or the  peaks and valleys due to passive crossovers  Testing of various  passive boxes has shown peaks of 100 ohms or more  Low   frequency impedance variation can come from the interaction of  the driver compliance with that of the box  The low frequency  variations are usually wide bandwidth and may vary from 6 to 30  ohms on an 8 ohm driver     These anomalies are easily averaged out by the USP CN  Supervision algorithm in most systems  However  there may be  some extreme situations for very narrow bandwidth  i e  single   note  signals and or very widely varying loads that the algorithm  simply cannot overcome  In these cases  widening the high and  low limits will help decrease the    sensitivity    of supervision and  decrease the chance of    nuisance    error reports     3 2 28 Filters    Each audio channel has five separate places where filters can be   placed in the system  There are 64 filters total and they can be   placed anywhere within the system  In addition to filtering  each   possesses up to   24 dB of gain  The filters will vary based on the   firmware and software being run  The following filters are   available    e Lowpass  Bessel 2 4  Butterworth1 4  and Linkwitz Riley 4   Firmware 2 0 provides up to 8 Linkwitz Riley filters    e Highpass  Bessel 2 4  Butterworth1 4  and Linkwitz Riley 4    Firmware 2 0 provides up to 8 Linkwitz Riley filters    Lowshelf  Low frequency shelving EQ   Highshelf  High frequency shelvi
14.  injection  of a high frequency tone  19 kHz  into the signal in paging type  system to continually drive the speaker  allowing continuous  monitoring of the speaker load  The following controls exist    e Sine On Off  The sine wave signal generator   s function    e Sine Frequency  Controllable from 20 Hz to 20 kHz    e Sine Level  Each channel s sine wave signal level can be  independently controlled     3 2 32 Input Signal Router    Each channel of the module s signal processing has an Input  Signal Router that lets you choose the audio signal that will be  used by the channel  Choose one of the following configurations     Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    3 Operation  continued     CobraNet Audio  Assign this in the CobraNet Input section of  the software  See Section 3 3 2 for more details  Choices for the  CobraNet Input are from any of four bundles  and any of the eight  channels available     CobraNet with Analog Backup  In this mode  if CobraNet  audio is lost  the module automatically switches to the chosen  Balanced Audio Input until CobraNet audio returns     CobraNet with Analog Override  In this mode  if a signal  appears on the Analog Input  the module s input signal switches  from CobraNet to the Analog Input  Then the CobraNet audio will  be routed to the channel after 10 seconds     3 3 CobraNet    CobraNet is a licensed technology developed by Peak Audio  Inc   consisting of proprietary communications protocol  firmware and  hardwar
15.  switch  or operator pushbutton   It can be used by the software to change configuration settings on  any or all system devices  See the System Architect Help files for  exact information     Pin 5 of the AUX input is a power supply pin designed for use by  the AUX input pin  Since the AUX input floats low  the AUX input  can be triggered by just a simple switch closure between it and  the AUX power pin  No external power supply is needed to operate  the AUX input under most conditions  If the AUX input is used to  sense a externally supplied voltage it must be scaled so that low  inputs are between 0 and 1 6 VDC  and high inputs are between 4  and 15 VDC  Externally supplied voltages should be referenced to  AUX ground on pin 3     The AUX input allows the AUX input to mute or power down all  channels  The AUX Input Inversion Control allows either a high or  low AUX input to activate these functions  This mode can be used  for emergency shutdown for a fire alarm system  A simple switch  closure from the alarm system would disable an entire sound  system when a fire alarm is activated     4 1 3 Listen Bus Wiring    The AUX port is also used for the Listen Bus or Foldback  connection  Figure 4 3   Pins 1 and 6 of the connector provide a  balanced line level audio output that can be selectively driven by  either channel under software control  Multiple amplifiers can  have their Listen Bus outputs wired onto a single bus allowing the  system operator to listen to any of their o
16.  the USP CN s  memory    e The Store Preset Control saves the current setting to the  specified preset    e The Recall Preset Control recalls the specified preset  settings    e The Preset Valid Monitor indicates if a change has been  made to any setting since the last time a preset has be saved or  recalled    e The Last Stored or Recalled Preset Monitor indicates  what the Last Stored or Recalled preset is     3 2 11 Clip Event Monitor    A clip detector is provided each channel  These monitors will  indicate any clip condition   gt  0 05  distortion  in the amplifier  channel  The clip detectors also can indicate certain errors  See  section 3 1 25      3 2 12 Input Signal Level Monitor    The input signal level of each channel can be monitored via  system Architect software  The measurement range is from  20  dBu to    40 dBu with 0 5 dBu resolution  Each audio channel has  the following monitors    e Analog audio input  The audio input at the Balanced Audio  Inputs    e Switched audio input  The audio input after the Input Audio  Router     page 16    e CobraNet audio input  The audio input level from the selected  CobraNet audio channel     3 2 13 Output Signal Level Monitor    The output signal level of each channel can be monitored via  system Architect software  The measurement range is from 0 dB  to    40 dB with 0 5 dB resolution  The monitors are scaled so that  0 dB is referenced to the full rated output voltage of the amplifier     3 2 14 Thermal Headroom Level 
17. 0 1  34 dB  50 1  34 dB   100V Operation 71 4 1  37 dB  71 4 1  37 dB        Required AC Mains  model dependent     120V  60 Hz  220 230 240V  50 Hz    100V  50 60H2  120V  60 Hz  220 230 240V  50 Hz       Power Draw at Idle  120VAC mains  all channels in 4 8 ohm mode     70W    70W       Power Draw at Idle  120VAC mains  all channels in 70V mode     114W    114W       Cooling    Continuously variable speed forced air  front to back airflow    Continuously variable speed forced air  front to back airflow       Dimensions  Width  Height  Depth    19 in   48 3 cm  W x 3 5 in   8 9 cm  H x 16 25 in   41 3 cm  D    19 in   48 3 cm  W x 5 25 in   13 3 cm  H x 16 25 in   41 3 cm  D       Net Weight  Shipping Weight    26 Ib  6 oz   12 kg   30 Ib  14 oz   14 kg     36 Ib  6 oz   16 5 kg   47 Ib   21 3 kg        USP CN  CobraNet Module    Specifications   Memory Backup  4 Megabit non volatile FLASH memories for  backup of run time parameters  presets  and program storage   Capable of 10 000 write cycles     Communications  100 Mb Fast Ethernet conforming to IEEE 802 3     Operation Manual    Overall Audio Performance    DSP Processing  Two processors  32 bit  floating point  724 us  latency    DAC Conversion  24 bit  250 us latency    Dynamic Range  103 dB typical  A weighted  20HZz   20kH7z  audio  sourced from muted CobraNet channel      Distortion   lt 0 1  THD N  20HZ2   20khz   Frequency Response    0 5 dB  20HZ   20kHz   Input Output Monitor Accuracy  Typically  10B   Maximum I
18. 10 cm and 20 cm  EN 61000 3 2 2001 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions  equipment input current less than or equal to 16 A per phase   EN 61000 3 3 2002 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems Rated Current less than or equal to16A  EN 55022 2003 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of ITE  Radiated  Class B Limits  Conducted  Class A  EN 55103 2 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility   Product Family Standard for Audio  Video  Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use  Part 2  Immunity  EN 61000 4 2 2001 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity  Environment E2 CriteriaB  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 Disturbances Induced by Radio Frequency Fields  Criteria A   EN 61000 4 11 2001 Voltage Dips  Short Interruptions and Voltage Variation  Safety Standard   IEC 60065  2001 7th Ed  Safety Requirements   Audio Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus    certify that the product identified above conforms to the requirements of the EMC Council Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC  and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EES as amended by 93 68 EEC     Andrew Stump  Title  Director of Manufacturing    DUE TO LINE CURRENT HARMO
19. 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  8 ohm  per ch  pair  560W 450W  16 ohm  per ch  pair  440W 420W  100V  per ch  pair  250W  245W       Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support  100Hz   20kHz due to automatic High Pass Filters        CTs 8200USP CN    Maximum Average Power  Dual in watts with 0 1  THD   8 Channels Driven 1kHz 20 HZz 20 kHz  4 ohm  per ch   200W 175W  8 ohm  per ch   160W 155W  TOV  per ch   200W 185W     1 Channel Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  4 ohm  per ch   270W 230W  8 ohm  per ch   220W 220W  TOV  per ch   250W 230W     Bridge Mono   4 Channel Pairs Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  8 ohm  per ch  pair  400W 350W  16 ohm  per ch  pair  320W 310W  100V  per ch  pair  200W  185W     1 Channel Pair Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  8 ohm  per ch  pair  540W 460W  16 ohm  per ch  pair  440W 440W  100V  per ch  pair  250W 230W       Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support  100Hz   20kHz due to automatic High Pass Filters        Operation Manual       1 Welcome    Building on the foundation of the Com Tech   Series   Crown s CTs Series offers new flexibility and value for  installed sound applications  The Com Tech Series were  the first to offer independent selection of high  and low   impedance operation for a specific channel  and CTs  series amplifiers continue that tradition  with power  levels and features carefully chosen to perfectly integrate  into fixed install design requirements     Thanks to the factory installed CobraNet and Control  Module  each amplifie
20. 3 2 20 User and Channel Labels    In  Qwic  the module can store two user labels and channel labels   In System Architect  the module can store 4 or 8 channel labels  and a unit label   hese labels are 30 character strings that can be    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    set by the user to indicate the function of the amplifier and its  channels  For example     LOWER RIGHT CLUSTER  FOR DELAY        3 2 21 Line Voltage Monitor    The AC line voltage supplied to the amplifier can be monitored with  this function  If the voltage is out of a safe area you can trigger an  error     3 2 22 Error Reporting    The module can detect three different error conditions per channel  and errors in the AC line voltage  Each error type can be configured  to report the error through the control network and or the AUX port   Network reported errors appear in the control software s Error  Window     The software offer many options to further report errors  including  audible alerts  printout  email  pager  serial port and fax  The options  are set in the software  The following describes each error source     CLIP  The USP CN can be configured to report if an excessive  number of clip events occur in either amplifier channel  The clip  events are consider an error if they exceed the defined count per the  defined unit of time  The Count Control sets the maximum number  of events before the error is reported  The range is 1 to 100  The  Time Control defines the amount of time that the events
21. COMMCCION sccircctecucciracncncceemimaee  AAO areata cease cores cen ecstoceeccs eccrine  8 2 3 Bundles and Audio Channels  8 2 4 The Conductor  8 2 5 Repeater Networks    8 2 6 Switched Networks    4 1 3 Listen Bus Wiring  4 2 Protection Systems  4 2 1 Thermal Level Control    9 1  International and Canada Service    4 2 3 Fault Isolation Topology  FIT   4 2 4 35 Hz High Pass Filter  4 2 5 AC Under Voltage Over Voltage Protection    9 2 1 Service at a US Service Center    9 2 2 Factory Service    9 2 3 Factory Service Shipping Instructions    4 2 7 Inrush Limiting 9 2 4 Packing Instructions    4 2 8 Variable speed Fans 9 2 5 Estimate Approval    4 2 9 Switching Power Supply 9 2 6 Payment of Non Warranty Repairs  4 2 10 Mode Switch  4 2 11 Bridge Mode Indicator  4 2 12 Channel Level Control    5 Troubleshooting    Product Registration    Crown Factory Service Information Form    6 Specifications    7 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation    Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    CTs 4200USP CN    Maximum Average Power  Dual in watts with 0 1  THD   4 Channels Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  4 ohm  per ch   260W 215W  8 ohm  per ch   180W 190W  TOV  per ch   220W 220W     1 Channel Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  4 ohm  per ch   2710W 225W  8 ohm  per ch   220W 210W  TOV  per ch   250W  245W     Bridge Mono   2 Channel Pairs Driven 1kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz  8 ohm  per ch  pair  520W 430W  16 ohm  per ch  pair  400W 380W  100V  per ch  pair  220W 220W     1 Channel Pair Driven 
22. Monitor    The thermal headroom level of each channel can be monitored  with the software  This level represents the percent of available  power thermal capacity that is currently being used within the  output section of the amplifier  When the thermal headroom level  reaches 100   the amplifier cannot produce any more power and  it will begin to protect the output devices by limiting their drive  level  The thermal limiter feature of the USP CN can be set to  engage at a pre selected thermal level   See Section 3 2 31      3 2 15 Power Standby Control  Each channel can be independently turned on and off     3 2 16 Signal Mute    The output signal of each channel can be independently muted   This function produces a minimum 60 dB of attenuation     3 2 17 Polarity Inverter    The input signal polarity of each channel can be independently  inverted     3 2 18 Input Signal Fader    Each input signal can be adjusted under software control  The  gain range is  20dB to  100dB in 0 5 dB steps  Each analog  Audio Input has two faders with these functions    e Trim the Analog Audio Input signal before the Input Router   e Trim the Analog Audio Input signal after the Input Router     3 2 19 Amplifier Information    At startup  the module extracts several useful items of information  about the host amplifier  These include manufacturer  model  date  code  and serial number  This information is stored in the software  system inventory and is displayed on the software control panels     
23. NICS  WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONTACT YOUR SUPPLY AUTHORITY BEFORE CONNECTION     Operation Manual    Date of Issue  Jan 1  2006    page 3    Crougrr  by HARMAN    Table of Contents    Important Safety Instructions oo    ec cecscsteseseecetesesteseseseeteseseanens  Declaration Of Conformity occ cccccccesestesseetetesesteseseeteteseeeanens    1 Welcome     nnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn    2 2 install Your AMTIOUITET ces castesaesesisscivticscovetics areevencaiiicaseucecdeecs   2 3 Ensure Propet GOOUIMG  csxsssinstesecosssosteisunatarnaichsnbsatetersntdoes  2 4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators  2 5 Back Panel Controls and Connectors  2 6 CobraNet and Control Module   Connectors  Indicators and Controls  2   Choose Input Wire and Connectors  2 8 Choose Output Wire and Connectors  29 Audio WINNI cis iii stag cinder tect lsasebeial  2 9 1 Dual 8 4 MOd6 ou    cececeeceeeeeeeteeeesteseeneeeeneeeenens  2 9 2 Dual 70V Mod         cesscesscescecscesseesseessessecsteaseeseeseesseen  2 9 3 Bridge Mono 16 8 Mode  2 9 4 Bridge Mono 100V Mode  2 10 Network Wiring Rules          2 WAN GOW OTK WINING ssrin  2 12 Audio and AUX Wiring  s s s  213 Connecta AC MANNS en  2 14 Startup Procedure       page 4    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    PEPEE AEE NE EIE ES T S E 8 Network and CobraNet Basics           cccccccssccececess    8 1  Network Basics  8 2 A Closer Look at CobraNet  8 2 1 Fast Ethernet    3 2 CobraNet and Control Module Features    4 Advanced Features    AUE AU 
24. NT    Figure 4 1 AUX Output Control of a Relay    Operation Manual    The AUX output has two enhanced modes  Error Reporting and  Flash Preset  In Error Reporting mode  the AUX port can be set up  to change state when any selected error  clip  thermal  amp fault   load impedance  and AC line level  is detected  With this feature   the AUX output of each amplifier can be wired to a separate light  ona panel at the control location to indicate whether the amplifier  is Or is not in error  Generally  the AUX output inverter is used for  such a system  This way if the panel light is on the operator knows     all is well     If it is off the operator knows the amplifier has an  error or that it is not powered     The other enhanced AUX output mode is Flash Preset  This mode  allows remote indication of the selected preset  In this mode  the  AUX output will flash a number of times equal to the selected  preset followed by a pause  By using the Change Preset AUX  input mode and the Flash Preset AUX output mode  this allows a  remote panel to function as a preset controller  The panel would  contain a simple light and pushbutton connected to the AUX  output and input  See Figure 4 2     AUX  CONNECTOR       REMOTE    A tee eee es eyes eyed    Figure 4 2 Wiring a Remote Preset Selector    Crougrr  by HARMAN    4 1 2 AUX Input    In its basic input mode  the AUX input allows an external input  source to be detected by the software  This input can be a  temperature sensor  door closure
25. R   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        MODEL   SERIAL     PURCHASE DATE  e g  118000  CDi1000  PCC 160 e g  8000000000 mo day yr   ff  E   l looo  l looo   Product purchased from    Business Individual  Country    Comments     page 41    Crougrr  by HARMAN    THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK    page 42    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Operation Manual Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers Crouwil  by HARMAN    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    lf warranty is expired  please provide method of payment  Proof of purchase may be required to validate warranty     PAYMENT OPTIONS      have open account payment terms  Purchase orderrequired PO      o gt  Y oSoSo o oo 0 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  O Master Card O Visa O American Express O0 Discover  Type of credit card account  O Personal Consumer 0 Business Corporate  Card  EX ates
26. S  Maintain proper polarity       on  output connectors     Connect Channel 1 positive     speaker load to  Channel 1 positive terminal of amp  repeat for  negative        Repeat each channel wiring as for  Channel 1     Operation Manual          Crougrr  by HARMAN    see the Crown Amplifier  Application Guide  available  online at www crownaudio com   for pin assignments for  commonly used connector    BRIDGE    ee See types   oo dB a 2         amp     DUAL BRIDGE Output panel  sag    Eio shown with  touch proof      cover plate  cH4 f cH3  removed   ATAN  Figure 2 9 System Wiring and Control Settings  Dual Mode  8 4 Ohm  Output panel  shown with  TET na touch proof  cover plate  removed     Figure 2 10 System Wiring and Control Settings  Dual Mode  70V    page 11    Crougrr  by HARMAN    2 Setup  continued     2 9 3 Bridge Mono 16 8 Mode    CAUTION  Never change the position of  A the Mode Switch while the amplifier  power is on     Typical analog input and output wiring  along  with level control and Mode Switch settings are  shown in Figure 2 11  Make sure the Mode  Switch is set to the    Bridge 16 8    position     INPUTS  Connect input wiring only to the lower    odd   numbered channel pair     OUTPUTS  Connect the speaker across the  positive terminals of each channel pair  Do not  use the negative terminals of the channel pair  when the pair is being operated in Bridge Mono  mode     NOTE  When operating the channel pair in  Bridge Mono mode  turn down  full CCW  the
27. age is found  notify the  transportation company immediately  Only you  can initiate a claim for shipping damage  Crown  will be happy to help as needed  Save the  shipping carton as evidence of damage for the  shipper   s inspection        We also recommend that you save all packing  materials so you will have them if you ever need  to transport the unit  Never ship the unit  without the factory pack     YOU WILL NEED  not supplied    e   Input wiring cables  e Qutput wiring cables    Rack for mounting amplifier  or a stable surface  for stacking     WARNING  Before you start to set up  your amplifier  make sure you read and  observe the Important Safety Instruc   tions found at the beginning of this  manual           e nh       48 3 cm       q 16 25 In         y  41 3 cm       2 2 Install Your Amplifier    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  counterclock   wise         Use a standard 19 inch  48 3 cm  equipment  rack  EIA RS 310B   See Figure 2 1 for amplifier  dimensions     You may also stack amps without using a  cabinet     NOTE  When transporting  amplifiers should be  supported at both front and back     CTs 8200                   q    19 In      p gt   48 3 cm        lt  16 25 In   gt   41 3 cm    Figure 2 1 Dimensions  Left  CTs 4200USP CN Right  CTs 8200USP CN    page 6    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    2 3
28. al  Signal indicator is flashing     Signal  Ready    Speakers not connected   Open circuit due to speaker failure     Level control is down     Fault  Thermal    There is a short on the amplifier  output  First disconnect your speakers  Clp      Power  T  from the affected channel s  one by one    Signal     to determine if one of the loads is  Ready   5 Daa shorted     DC or excessive low frequency signal at  the amplifiers output has enabled  Speaker protection     Key     Off    amp   Flashing      Off Flashing On  sos Lit    Operation Manual       COU  by HARMAN    CONDITION  Thermal indicator is    Fault    Thermal   7 flashing     Clip POSSIBLE REASON     Sag e The amplifier has become too hot for  ey safe operation  Check for loads less than  2 ohms  and for excessive input levels   Check for proper ventilation and proper  mode switch setting  Driving low   impedance loads while in high voltage  mode can cause overheating     CONDITION  All channel thermal  Thermal      indicators are flashing     POSSIBLE REASON     e Power supply thermal overload     CONDITION  No input signal   a  Signal indicator is not flashing even though  Thermal er i    audio is applied and channel is ready    Ba Power X  POSSIBLE REASON   igna  Ready  XX Data   e Input signal level is very low     Brid i  k e Input cables have become disconnected     CONDITION  Bridge LED is flashing   POSSIBLE REASON     e The mode switch was switched while the  power was on     page 25    Crougrr  by HARMAN
29. are when making connections   selecting signal sources and controlling the  output level  The load you save may be your  own    3  Do not short the ground lead of an output  cable to the input signal ground  This may  form a ground loop and cause oscillations     4  WARNING  Never connect the output to a  power supply  battery or power main   Electrical shock may result     5  Tampering with the circuitry  or making  unauthorized circuit changes may be  hazardous and invalidates all agency  listings  and may also void the product s  warranty     6  Do not operate the amplifier with the red  Clip LEDs constantly flashing     7  Do not overdrive the mixer  which will  cause clipped signal to be sent to the  amplifier  Such signals will be reproduced  with extreme accuracy  and loudspeaker  damage may result     8  Use caution when operating the amplifier  with a 2 ohm load impedance on 1 channel   Do not operate the amplifier with less than a  2 ohm load impedance per channel when  driving more than 1 channel  Due to the  amplifier s output protection  such a  configuration may result in premature  clipping  speaker damage or a blown power  fuse     Remember  Crown is not liable for damage that  results from overdriving other system  components     CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers       Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    3 Operation  continued     3 2 CobraNet and Control Module Features    3 2 1 Data Indicator    An amber Data Indicator flashes wheneve
30. ble cause  Incorrect wiring  See Section 2 10 on network  wiring        Operation Manual    6 Specifications    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Performance    CTs 4200USP CN    Crougrr  by HARMAN    The following specifications apply to all models in Dual 8 4 ohm mode with 8 ohm loads unless otherwise specified     CTs 8200USP CN                                           Frequency Response  at 1 watt  20 Hz   20 kHz   0 5dB  0 5 dB  Phase Response  at 1 watt  10 Hz   20 kHz    35     35    Signal to Noise Ratio below rated power  20 Hz to 20 kHz  100 dB unweighted 100 dB unweighted  Total Harmonic Distortion  THD  at 1 watt  from 20 Hz to 20 kHz  lt  0 05   lt  0 05   Intermodulation Distortion  IMD  60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4 1   lt  0 05   lt  0 05   from 163 milliwatts to full bandwidth power  typical  Damping Factor  10 Hz to 400 Hz  gt 180  gt 180  Crosstalk  below rated power  20 Hz to 1 kHz   gt  80 dB  gt  80 dB  Common Mode Rejection  CMR   20 Hz to 1 kHz   gt 50 dB  gt  50 dB  DC Output Offset  Shorted input   lt  5mV  lt  5mV  Input Impedance  nominal   balanced  unbalanced  20 kilohms  10 kilohms 20 kilohms  10 kilohms  Maximum Input Level  before input compression    20 dBu   20 dBu  Load Impedance  Note  Safe with all types of loads   Stereo 4 8 and 25 ohms  70V  4 8 and 25 ohms  70V   Bridge Mono 8 16 and 50 ohms  100V  8 16 and 50 ohms 100V   Voltage Gain  at maximum level setting   1 4V sensitivity  4 8 Ohm Operation 20 1  26 dB  20 1  26 dB   70V Operation 5
31. ch channel   s input  See Section 2 7 for more detail on  audio wiring     In System Architect  the analog balanced audio inputs can  be set up to act either as CobraNet backup  an emergency  override of CobraNet audio  or as an audio input to the  CobraNet network     2  Connect the AUX wiring if used  See Section 4 1 for  more information     2 13 Connect to AC Mains    Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power source   power outlet  with the supplied AC power cordset  First   connect the IEC end of the cordset to the IEC connector on  the amplifier  then  plug the other end of the cordset to the  AC mains     WARNING  The third prong of this connector   ground  is an important safety feature  Do not  attempt to disable this ground connection by  using an adapter or other methods     Amplifiers don t create energy  The AC mains voltage and  current must be sufficient to deliver the power you expect   Ifthe AC line voltage varies out of an acceptable range   the amplifiers power supply turns off and the blue Power  LED flashes  The amplifier will turn back on when the AC  line voltage returns to safe operating levels  Figure 2 14  provides voltage limits for all amplifier AC voltage    Crougrr  by HARMAN    configurations  Also  the amplifier must be run within the  specified mains frequency requirements  indicated on the  amplifiers back panel label   If you are unsure of the  output voltage of your AC mains  please consult your  electrician     The various models have t
32. ch proof cover plate covering   the terminal strip by removing the screw which  holds it in place       LISTEN   s ne  LINK   IN USE   LINK   IN USE      mrt    H l e  NE t ACTIVITY CONDUCTOR ACTIVITY CONDUCTOR      BRIDGE MODE REQUIRES 1  CONSECUTIVE CHANNEL   DUAL      T     DUAL DE DUAL      FAIRS ON THE SAVE E o A  F       CH 6 i CH 2    CH a l CH 1         O 120VAC  m  1500 WATTS  O 220 240 VAC  1950 WATTS  50 60 Hz       l  T 1 l       ens   cH7 c b oug  DUAL    H4  f  ae E4    OUTPUTS i x  Do BRIDGE  pan BRIDGE     page 8      USP CN Module    Built into the amplifier  this module allows  connection to a CobraNet network  Please see  Section 2 6 for details       Channel Level Controls    One 21 position detented rotary potentiometer  per channel  ranging from infinity   70 dB  to  0 dB attenuation  Refer to Section 4 2 12 for  precise dB attenuation increments for each  detent       Input Connectors    Removable Phoenix style barrier connectors for  balanced input  Also can be used as a CobraNet  input or a backup for Cobranet  see Section  3 2 6      CH 8 CH 7           co dB 0 co dB 0 co dB 0 co dB 0    DUAL BRIDGE DUAL BRIDGE  ae Ol he eet rra  70V 16 8 70V 16 8    8 47   l r 100V 8 47      r 100V       CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    P  Mode Switch  Used on each consecutive pair of channels  this  four position switch is used to select the  amplifiers mode of operation  Dual 8 4 ohms   Dual 70V  Bridge Mono 16 8 ohms  and  Bridge Mono 100V   IMPORTANT  Be su
33. control   fault indicators  automatic high pass filtering  DC protect  4 2 5 AC Under Voltage and Over Voltage  AC under voltage and over voltage protection  inrush Protection   limiting  and variable speed fans  If the AC line voltage varies out of an acceptable range   the amplifiers power supply turns off and the blue Power  LED flashes  The LED will continue to flash until the  power has been cycled  Figure 4 4 provides voltage limits  for all amplifier AC voltage configurations  Also  the  amplifier must be run within the specified mains  frequency requirements  indicated on the amplifier   s back  panel label   If you are unsure of the output voltage of    4 2 9 Switching Power Supply    Crown s new Switching Power Supply minimizes the    os Note  Attenuation per detent varies with  amplifier   s weight     operating mode since gain varies with operating  Typical non switching power supplies require large  mode  Attenuation amounts shown may vary  heavy transformers in order to produce the required  6     power at the output stage  These transformers must be   large to absorb the substantial waste that occurs when   operating at 50 to 60 Hz  standard AC supplied by the   power company      4 2 1 Thermal Level Control  TLC     If an amplifier channel starts to overheat  the TLC circuit  will engage that channel s input compressor  By  compressing the input  the amplifier will not generate as  much heat and will have a chance to cool down  The  degree of compression is pr
34. d within the United States of America   For information on Warranty outside of the U S A  please  contact your local distributor     9 1 International and Canada Service    Service may be obtained from an authorized service center    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     9 2 US 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     9 2 1 Service at a US Service Center   This method usually saves the most time and effort  Simply  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     page 36    Remember 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     9 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 t
35. dBu to     50 dBu     Attack Time  Sets the attack time of the compressor  The attack  time is defined as the time it takes the compressor to attenuate the  signal gain by 20 dB  The range is from 1 millisecond to 0 1  second     Release Time  Sets the release time of the compressor  The  release time is defined as the time it takes the compressor to  increase the signal gain by 20 dB  The range is from 10  milliseconds to 10 seconds     Compression Ratio  Sets the compression ratio of the  compressor  The ratio is the relation between the amount of  attenuation applied by the compressor verses the amount that the  input signal is over the threshold  The available settings are 2 1 to  oe        3 2 24 Peak Voltage Limiter    This limits the peak voltage output of the amplifier  Four  parameters control this limiter for each channel     Enable  Enables or disables this function     Threshold  Sets the level  in absolute voltage  which the limiter  will allow from the amplifier  The range is from 12 Vto 255 V    Attack Time  Sets the attack time of the limiter  The attack time is  defined as the time it takes the limiter to attenuate the output  signal by 20 dB  The range is from 1 millisecond to 100  milliseconds     Operation Manual    Release Time  Sets the release time of the compressor  The  release time is defined as the time it takes the limiter to increase  the output signal by 20 dB  The range is from 10 milliseconds to  10 seconds     3 2 25 RMS Power Limiter    This 
36. e  It allows reliable  deterministic transmission of digital  audio over a 100Base T Fast Ethernet network  The amplifier  operates as a networked device on a CobraNet network  and  interfaces digital audio from the network to the amplifier  Fora  more thorough discussion about CobraNet technology  refer to  section 8 2 and visit Peak Audio   s CobraNet website at www   cobranet  info     This section describes the amplifiers CobraNet control and  monitoring features  These features are accessed via the control  software  Please refer to the software documentation if you are  unfamiliar with the software     3 3 1 CobraNet Module Parameters    The internal CobraNet Network Interface Module contains several  parameters for control and monitor of status of the CobraNet  network  and do not directly affect the control network  These  variables can also be controlled and monitored through the  CobraNet network using CobraCAD    or other industry standard  SNMP enabled network management software  CobraCAD is  software that provides a GUI to design CobraNet networks  It can  be downloaded from www peakaudio com     Operation Manual    Conductor   The Conductor is the device in a CobraNet network that acts as  the master clock  Other devices are called    Performers     Any  CobraNet device can be configured to operate either as Network  Conductor or a Performer    e Active Indicator  This indicator  viewable in System Architect  software  reports the present Conductor status of th
37. e a little more difficult  Some very low   level and or low duty cycle signals may not adequately    test    the  load  Lab and situation testing have shown output levels as small  40 dB below rated amplifier output to be enough for most low   impedance loads  Higher impedance loads such as those used in     lightly loaded    70V distribution lines may require signal level  near 20 dB below rated output     The    Nominal Load Impedance    control is used to optimize the  system for the most accurate calculation of load impedance  It  should be set to the expected nominal  or rated  impedance of the     normal    load  The high limit should be set for at least 2 times the  expected nominal or actual measured load  while the low limit  should be set to 1    the expected nominal or actual measured load     The following example calculates the SPL necessary for  supervision of a typical 8 ohm system  While the resulting 80 dB  SPL   1 meter is definitely above conversation level  it is not  uncomfortable     page 18    An    8 ohm    example    30 mA into 8 ohms   0 007watt    8 ohm driver sensitivity   100dB for 1W   1 meter   0 007W 1W     20cB    Required SPL for supervision test is 100dB     20dB   80dB SPL    1 meter     3 2 27 Typical Load Characteristics    It is well known that the typical loudspeaker impedance is not the  same for all frequencies  This variance is due to the effect of  electrical properties such as the expected increase in impedance  at high frequencies
38. e device  If the  indicator is ON  the unit is operating as the network Conductor   When OFF  the unit is operating as a Performer    e Priority  This parameter adjusts the priority level for  becoming the Conductor  When set to zero  the amplifier will  never function as the Conductor  and when set to 255 it will  always function as the Conductor  The higher the priority number   the more likely unit will act as the Conductor  The Priority object  is Stored in presets     System Name   This parameter can be set to any alpha numeric string of 30  characters or less  It communicates a unique name for the  particular device to a network  The System Name object is stored  in presets     System Description   This parameter is configured at the factory and is read only  The  intended use is to communicate a unique device description to a  network     System Location   This parameter is user settable to any alpha numeric string of 30  characters or less  The intended use is to communicate a unique  description of the device location to a network  This object is  Stored in presets     System Contact   This parameter is user settable to any alpha numeric string of 30  characters or less  The intended use is to communicate the  designated contact person  in case of service or other network  issue  to the network  This object is stored in presets     Crougrr  by HARMAN    Firmware Version   This parameter is configured at the factory and is read only  The intended  use is to communicat
39. e ranges  Refer the unit to  an authorized Crown service center for  fuse replacement     Fault  Thermal    Clip  Signal  Ready    Fadi CONDITION  Power indicator is  Thermal flashing     Clip Power      POSSIBLE REASON     Signal  Ready Data      e The AC line voltage has dropped below  10  or has risen above 10  of the  nominal line voltage of the power supply     Bridge    Refer to section 5 1 6 for specific voltage  requirements        Key     Of    amp   Flashing  CC  Off Flashing  sos Lit    page 24    Power    Data    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    vl        CONDITION  Fault indicator is on   POSSIBLE REASON     e The amplifier channel has stopped  operating  Return the unit to an  authorized Crown Service Center     CONDITION  Distorted sound   POSSIBLE REASON     e Load is wired incorrectly or Dual Bridge  mode switch is set incorrectly  Check  both     Input is overloaded by a signal level that is  too high  Turn down your amplifier level  controls  or turn down the input signal   until the clip light goes out     e Thermal Level Control  TLC  is active     Note  If the signal sounds distorted even  though the Clip LED is off  the input signal is  distorted  Check gain staging and output  levels of the mixer or preamp        Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    5 Troubleshooting  continued     Fault CONDITION  No sound  even though  Thermal the amp has power  Power LED is on  without flashing and the amp is receiving an    Clip input sign
40. e the presently loaded CobraNet module firmware  version to a network     MAC Address  This parameter is configured at the factory and is read only  The setting  defines a unique IEEE802 recognized address for use with any Ethernet  based network     IP Address  This IP address is for the CobraNet control ONLY  It is used by SNMP  agents such as CobraNet Disco to contro  CobraNet specific functions     This IP address should not be confused with the control system   s IP  address that is used to control and monitor the CobraNet module     3 3 2 CobraNet Input Routing  CobraNet input routing includes the following controls     CobraNet Receive Bundles   The amplifier can receive four unique CobraNet Bundles  RxA  RxB  RxC   RxD   Each Bundle includes an    Active    indicator to indicate whether the  particular Bundle is being actively transmitted onto the network     CobraNet Receive Channels   Each CobraNet Bundle contains up to eight digital audio channels  Each  channel is selected at its respective transmitter to contain none  16   20   or 24 bit audio sample data  A total of four or eight audio channels can be  processed by the USP CN at any one time  Any of the eight channels on a  bundle can be can be routed to either of the four or eight processing  channel inputs on the USP CN     e Channel Label  Each received digital audio channel can be assigned  a user specified label to indicate intended use  source or other  information  The label is stored in presets along wit
41. ects have fallen into the apparatus   the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture  does  not operate normally  or has been dropped    15  Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the  mains    16  WARNING  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  SHOCK  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR  MOISTURE    17  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR  SPASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED  WITH LIQUIDS  SUCH AS VASES  ARE PLACED ON THE  EQUIPMENT    18  THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL  REMAIN READILY OPERABLE           page 2    Wichtige Sicherheitsinstruktionen  Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes    TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR  BOTTOM COVERS  NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE   REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL     A PR  VENIR LE CHOC   LECTRIQUE N   ENLEVEZ PAS LES  COUVERCLES  IL N Y A PAS DES PARTIES SERVICEABLE  A L INT  RIEUR  TOUS REPARATIONS DOIT ETRE FAIRE PAR  PERSONNEL QUALIFIE SEULMENT     PARA PREVENIR UN CHOQUE ELECTRICO  NO RETIRE LAS  CUBIERTAS SUPERIOR O INFERIOR  NO EXISTEN PARTES QUE  PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO AL INTERIOR   REMITA EL SERVICICO AL PERSONAL TECHNICAL CALIFI   CADO     TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE    A    CAUTION    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN       AVIS    RISQUE DE CHOC   LECTRIQUE  N   OUVREZ PAS       CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers        IMPORTANT   CTs Series amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring    Les amplificateurs de 
42. ed for functions within the  software     Crougrr  by HARMAN    e Mute All  This mutes the channels when the AUX input is  active  Likewise  the Power Off Both function disables both  channels during an active AUX input    e AUX Input Inversion  This control allows the low state to  activate the selected function  Normally  the high state activates  the selected AUX input function     The AUX port provides a power supply for the AUX input  This 15  VDC at 15 mA supply can be connected through a switch to the  AUX input  This allows a simple switch closure to operate the aux  input without the need of an external power supply  See Section  4 1 for details on using the AUX port     3 2 8 Listen Bus or Foldback    The AUX port is also used for the Foldback connection  Two  pins of the connector provide a balanced line level audio output  that can be selectively driven by either channel under System  Architect software control     3 2 9 Preset Reset Switch    The Preset Reset switch is a recessed pushbutton located  between the Data and Preset indicators  It is activated by a  straightened paper clip or similar object  This switch can be used  to change presets  restore settings to factory default or restore all  the presets to the factory defaults  During operations of the  Switch  the Data indicator flashes as an aid to the user     To select a preset    1  Remove all audio input signals    2  With the amplifier powered up  momentarily hold the preset  Switch in for one flash o
43. er  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     9 2 4 Packing Instructions    Important  These instructions must be followed  If they  are not followed  Crown Audio  Inc  assumes no  responsibility for damaged goods and or accessories that  are sent with your unit     1  Fill out and include the Crown Audio Factory  Service Information sheet in the back of this manual     2 Do not ship any accessories  manuals  cords   hardware  etc   with your unit  These items are not  needed to service your product  We will not be  responsibility 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  If you do not have the  original box  please call Crown at 800 342 6939 or  574 294 8210 and order new pack material  See  instructions for    foam in place    shipping pack   Do  not ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet    4 If you provide your own shipping pack  the  minimum recommended requirements for materials  are as follows   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 carton  sealing tape   c  Do not use light boxes or    peanuts     Damage  caused by poor packaging will not be c
44. f the Data indicator  less than 2 seconds   and then release    3  The amplifier will load the next preset in the defined preset  range    The range of presets is defined by the Maximum Preset and  Minimum Preset controls  Once the Maximum Preset is reached   the next momentary depression of the switch will cycle the USP   CN to the Minimum Preset    4  The Preset indicator will flash the number of the selected preset  followed by a pause    5  Restore the audio input signals     To restore the unit to factory default settings   1  Remove all audio input signals     page 15    Cron  by HARMAN  3 Operation  continued     2  Hold the Reset Preset switch in for two flashes of the Data light   longer than 2 seconds     3  The Data indicator will flash rapidly for a moment    4  Restore the audio input signals     To restore the unit including presets to factory default  settings    1  Remove all audio input signals    2  Hold the Reset Preset switch while applying power to the unit   3  The Data and Preset indicator will both light    4  Release the switch within 5 seconds  before the Data and Preset  indicators go out     5  The Data indicator will flash rapidly for a moment    6  Restore the audio input signals     3 2 10 User Presets    The control settings for all the functions can be stored as presets   A total of ten presets can be saved in the USP CN   s nonvolatile  memory  Each preset can be named with a 30 character name  describing its function  which is also stored in
45. goc          pos  Eo    Laptop          CroOouUuJmnm  by HARMAN    Ethernet Networks are established through the use of either a hub  or aswitch  These devices are centralized in the network and  transfer the Ethernet data from point to point  Ethernet data is  transferred in data packets that have addresses coded into their  structure  Hubs and switches decipher these addresses and route  the data packets to the appropriate component  Hubs do this by    taking packets from any port and sending them out all other ports     Switches  on the other hand  are more intelligent and examine  each packet s address  sending that packet only to the addressed  component  This results ina much more efficient data flow     Communications between networks is allowed  but requires the  use of a special piece of equipment called an IP Router  Figure  8 2   The router acts as a Gateway to allow this communication to  exist  Any data traffic that is to go to the other network is routed  through the IP Router  The CobraNet data is held behind but IP  data goes through     VENUE NETWORK                                                                                                                jaa   AAAI  as a a a a ae                         Computer          Computer                      Laptop Ln                         goo    7                                                               i     8 8   Ems a  E E       l   oOo m a Boo o f  ET  ee     l   El emmy  T l    IP Router 100Mb Switc
46. h                      Figure 8 2 Two Networks Connected by an IP Router                       l Wireless Access Point       M           l Z       C  l OX ot e        page 33    Crougrr    by HARMAN    8 Network and CobraNet Basics  continued     Each component has three identifiers that are used in the HiQnet  system    e Media Access Control  MAC  Address   e Internet Protocol  IP  Address   e HiQnet Address    Let s explain each identifier     Media Access Control  MAC  Address  This is a physical  address that specifies a specific physical network component   This address is predefined during manufacture and cannot be  modified  No two network components have the same MAC  address and each component is uniquely identified by its MAC  address  This 48 bit address is located on the outside of every  HiQnet component and is shown in hexadecimal format as 6 two   byte octets such as    00 0A 40 00 DC 2F    Internet Protocol  IP  Address  The IP address of a  component is assigned during the setup of the network and  identifies the IQ component to a larger audience  Because the  MAC address is limited to a single physical LAN   communications between LANs is impossible solely through the  use of the MAC address  The IP address allows components and  controllers on other networks to communicate with each other  through the use of an IP Router as shown in Figure 8 2        EEE BESS  SSS EEN A  a m e Peper En                                                    Figure 8 3 A Star Ne
47. h the bundle number  and receive channel information     page 19    Cron  by HARMAN  3 Operation  continued     3 3 3 CobraNet Output Routing  CobraNet output routing includes the following controls     CobraNet Transmit Bundles   The amplifier can transmit up to four unique CobraNet Bundles   TxA  TxB  TxC  TxD   Each Transmit Bundle includes the  following controls and monitor functions    e Receiver Count  This meter reports the number of CobraNet  nodes actively receiving the Bundle being sourced to the network  by this bundle    e Transmit Priority  This control adjusts the relative priority for  the particular transmitter  Higher numbers indicate a higher  priority  One may choose to increase the transmitter priority for an  emergency page microphone in a heavily loaded network  The  Transmit Priority object is stored in presets     page 20    CobraNet Transmit Channels  Each CobraNet Bundle can contain up to eight unique digital  audio channels  Each channel is selected at its respective    transmitter to contain none  16   20  or 24 bit audio sample data     A total of 32 channels can be transmitted by a single USP CN at  any one time  however  only 4 channels can be sent on up to four  Bundles  The CobraNet Transmit Channel object is stored in  presets     CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Here are some features of CobraNet Transmit Channels     e Output Amplifier Audio  By sampling the actual output  audio of the amplifier  CobraNet allows remote access and  mon
48. hat their product is serviceable  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     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 sending  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     9 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 crownaudio com support factserv htm  If you  do not have access to our website  call  1 800 342 6939  extension 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 numb
49. he following under voltage  limits and over voltage limits     Under Voltage Over Voltage    100VAC   CTs 8200USP  9OVAC 110VAC  CN only        120 VAC units 108VAC 132VAC    Figure 2 13 An Example of a Star Network    220V 230V 240V units 198VAC 264VAC    2 14 Startup Procedure    Use the following procedure when first turning on your  amplifier        Turn down the level of your audio source    2 Turn down the level controls of the amplifier   3  Turn on the    Power    switch  The Power  indicator should glow    4  Turn up the level of your audio source to an  optimum level    D Turn up the Level controls on the amplifier  until the desired loudness or power level is achieved   6  Turn down the level of your audio source to    its normal range     If you ever need to make any wiring or installation changes   don t forget to disconnect the power cord     page 13    Crougrr    3 Operation    3 1 Precautions    Your amplifier is protected from internal and  external faults  but you should still take the    following precautions for optimum performance    and safety     1  Before use  your amplifier first must be  configured for proper operation  including  input and output wiring hookup  Improper  wiring can result in serious operating  difficulties  For information on wiring and  configuration  please consult the Setup  section of this manual or  for advanced setup  techniques  consult Crown s Amplifier  Application Guide available online at www   crownaudio com     2  Use c
50. ight channels in a 3U chassis  and four channels in a 2U chassis    e Selectable constant voltage  70V 100V  or low   impedance  8 4 ohm  operation for each channel pair    e Inthe unlikely event of a channel failure  FIT  Fault  Isolation Topology  circuitry isolates faults within  affected channels    e 35 Hz High Pass Filter  70 Hz in CTs 4200  is  automatically inserted when the channel pair is set for  constant voltage operation   corner frequency may be  changed as a service option     e Comprehensive array of indicators including Power and  Data  along with Bridge  Ready  Signal  Clip  Thermal and  Fault for each channel  provide accurate diagnostics    e Blue Power Indicator flashes if the amplifier shuts off due  to an under voltage or over voltage condition on the AC  mains    e Advanced protection circuitry guards against  shorted  outputs  open circuits  DC  mismatched loads  general  overheating  under voltage or over voltage  high   frequency overloads and internal faults    e Proven Crown AB B Multi Mod     output topology    e Continuously variable speed fans optimize cooling  efficiency    e Built in CobraNet and Control Module connects to a  CobraNet network  This allows a 100 Mbps Ethernet  single plug solution for CobraNet audio  and HiQnet  control and monitoring    e Analog audio inputs allow CobraNet network audio input   CobraNet audio backup  or a hardwire emergency  override of CobraNet audio    e 24 bit digital to analog conversion with 32 bit  floa
51. ill limit the amount of CobraNet traffic  and create unnecessary limitations in the network     lf the amplifier is not connected to a network  the CobraNet  connector can connect directly to a computer s network adapter  port using a crossover cable  TX and RX pairs swapped      3 2 4 Link Activity Indicator    The green Link Activity indicator is provided on the network  connector to display the status of the Ethernet connection   Whenever the module is properly connected to another  functioning network port  the indicator lights  When the module  detects the presence of network traffic  the indicator flashes  The  Link Activity LED flashes for all network traffic  while the Data  LED flashes only for commands addressed to this USP CN     Operation Manual     3 2 5 CobraNet In Use Conductor Indicator   The indicator on the right side of each CobraNet RJ 45 connector  turns ON if the port is in use  i e  the link is being used to transmit  or receive active CobraNet traffic   and will blink if the device is  also the conductor  the timing reference      3 2 6 Balanced Audio Inputs    Located on the amplifier rear panel  these removable barrier block  connectors allow line level audio signals to be input to the USP   CN  The amplifier accepts line level analog audio signals in  addition to the digital audio from the CobraNet network  This  analog audio can be used for one of three purposes     e Backup of the CobraNet network audio  In the unlikely event of  a loss of CobraNe
52. itoring of each amplifier channel at the output of the  amplifier  CobraNet extends the    Listen Bus    or foldback  feature found on other PIP modules to any network user  allowing  them to listen to the output of any networked amplifier from any  location on the network     e Balanced Audio Inputs  Analog audio entering the Balanced  Audio Inputs can be converted to digital  and sent onto the  CobraNet network  This provides a very cost effective means of  CobraNet input     Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    4 Advanced Features    4 1 Using the AUX Connector    The AUX connector offers a means to tap some of the flexibility of  Harman Pro System Architect  It can be used to enable  peripherals  send a signal to another system component  and  send a line level audio signal of the amplifier   s output     The AUX connector is an RJ 11 type  Pins 3 and 4 are used as a  control output  Pins 2 and 3 function as a control input  Pin 5 is a  voltage supply pin for use with the control input     4 1 1 AUX Output    The AUX output provides a 15 VDC output  current limited to 10  mA  which can be switched on or off under software control  In its  basic mode  the AUX output can be used to control auxiliary  equipment  To control AC line powered equipment the AUX  output must actuate a relay  The relay would then turn on the  auxiliary equipment  See Figure 4 1               AUX  CONNECTOR  2 INPUT  4  3    SOLID    STATE  i RELAY  110 VAC    AUXILIARY  EQUIPME
53. khart  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   htto  Awww crownaudio com    Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Operation Manual    THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK    Crougrr  by HARMAN    page 37    Crougrr  by HARMAN    THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK    page 38    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    10 Warranty       Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Operation Manual    SUMMARY OF WARRANTY    Crown International  1718 West Mishawaka Road   Elkhart  Indiana 46517 4095 U S A  warrants to  you  the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY  SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown  product  for a period of five  5  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  Warranty      Warranty is only valid within the United States of  America  For information on Warranty outside of  the U S A  please contact your local distributor     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
54. limits the long term output power of the amplifier  Four  parameters control this limiter for each channel     Enable  Enables or disables this limiter     Threshold  Sets the average power level  in watts  which the  limiter will allow from the amplifier channel  The range is from 10  watts to 600 watts  This level should be set to the connected  loudspeaker   s long term power rating     Attack Time  Sets the attack time of the limiter  The attack time is  defined as the time it takes the limiter to attenuate the output  signal by 20 dB  The range is from 1 second to 30 seconds     Release Time  Sets the release time of the compressor  The  release time is defined as the time it takes the limiter to increase  the output signal by 20 dB  The range is from 1 second to 30  seconds     3 2 26 Load Supervision    The load supervision feature allows real time monitoring of the  load connected to each amplifier channel  When enabled  the  USP CN continuously monitors the amplifier output voltage and  current  and calculates the long term average load impedance   The measured load impedance is compared against the user   defined high and low limits  If either limit is exceeded  the status  indicator and  if enabled  the System Architect Error Reporting  functions alert the user of the problem  There are six controls and  two indicators for each channel     Enable  Enables or disables the load supervision function     High Limit  Sets the upper bound above which the system will  rep
55. ltiple Star Network    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    8 2 A Closer Look at CobraNet    Licensed by Cirrus Logic  CobraNet is a protocol  firmware and  hardware that lets you transmit digital audio over a 100Base T Fast   Ethernet network     This section provides an overview of CobraNet  Peak Audio has  provided a number of technical papers that describe CobraNet in detail   These papers are available at www cobranet info     8 2 1 Fast Ethernet     100Base T    Fast Ethernet  100Base T  runs at 100Mbps  Megabits per second   It  uses a hub or network switch to interconnect all network nodes   components   This forms a star network  see Figure 8 3   In a star  network  all PCs are connected to a centralized hub or switch   Messages are sent from the originating PC to the hub  which then  transmits the message either to the whole network or  if a switched hub   network switch  is used  to the destination device only     In larger Fast Ethernet networks  additional hubs  concentrators  and  other network hardware are used to form a larger network  as shown in  Figure 8 4     Today  commonly available networking cards are 10 100Base T  capable  which allows them to be used on either 10BaseT or 100Base T  networks     The maximum length of cable for CobraNet is the same as for Ethernet   100 meters over CAT 5 copper cable  2 kilometers over multimode  fiber  Proprietary    Fast Ethernet via single mode fiber    networks can  reach even further     Operation Manual    CTs M
56. nel Power Amplifiers    2 Setup  continued     2 10 Network Wiring Rules    IMPORTANT  Please read the wiring rules below before  installing the wiring     Connect each device to the network through its own cable  in a Star Network  Figure 2 13   Do not connect them in a  serial fashion     Make sure each device has its own Category 5 certified  cable connecting it to a central concentrator  most often a  switch                                      cone                                                              ANG  Computer             100Mb Switch           a  m  m  m 00 00bSbSbb 03032324y     ABEER             Laptop    Operation Manual    2 11 Network Wiring   Use the cable to connect the Primary CobraNet connector  to a 100 Mb port on the Ethernet switch that is used to  form the CobraNet network  For more detail  see Section  3 2 3  We highly recommend that the CobraNet be a  standalone or separate network LAN        Crown strongly recommends the use of a 100 Mb  Ethernet network for control and monitoring     If network redundancy is required  use a standard CAT5  cable to connect the Secondary CobraNet connector to a  100Mb port on the auxiliary CobraNet network     HiQnet control is available over the CobraNet network  using Harman Pro System Architect software  The  software can set up CobraNet audio routing and  addressing     2 12 Audio and Aux Wiring    1  Connect the Audio Input Wiring  The amplifier is  equipped with removable barrier block connectors for  ea
57. network  used for CobraNet audio  resulting in a single Category 5  connection for control  monitoring  and digital audio  Figure 8 1  shows a typical TCP IP network     TCP IP offers a number of advantages over other non network  communications platforms                                   o  z E             HA AAAAAA ANA VL SINS SS   FFF FFI IAI ISIN   Fie                                             Computer     FIFA AIGFOOIO IIIa   CGO SOE Sao            100Mb Switch                n       Laptop    Figure 8 1 A Typical TCP IP Network    Operation Manual    e The use of    off the shelf    networking hardware  This  technology makes use of network connectivity and hardware  commonly used in the computer industry  making it both low cost  and readily available    e Better Performance  The capacity for real time display of  meters is greatly enhanced through the use of the wide bandwidth  network    e Single connection for both CobraNet audio and control  communications  Gone are the days of multiple connections to  a component for audio and control  A single CAT5 connection  handles it all     some of the features of HiQnet include    e Ability to quickly discover all components connected to the  network    e Synchronization of multiple control points on a network    e Components on different Local Area Networks  LANs  through  the use of an IP router  Figure 8 2     e Component firmware upgrades via the network     AUDIO NETWORK    m     FETA NO  TARNE    PIP Lite       NON 
58. ng EQ   Lowpass EQ  Variable Q from 0 1 to 35   Highpass EQ  Variable Q from 0 1 to 35   Parametric EQ  Variable Q from 0 1 to 35   All Pass  1st and 2nd order    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    All Pass filters provide no gain change to the output  but provide a  phase change at the selected frequency  This corrects the phase  relationship of the output without a gain reduction  such as is  found in other filters     3 2 29 Delay    Due to the nature of DSP processing  there is some inherent delay  or latency within the system These delays are     DSP processing  1 ms or 1000 us   Digital to analog conversion  250 us   Analog to digital conversion  250 Us   Amplifier  100 us     In addition to these unavoidable delays  additional delay can be  added to each channel  Each channel is capable of 2 0 seconds of  delay in 20 8 us increments    Overall delay   inherent delay   coarse delay   fine delay     3 2 30 Noise Generator    A noise generator shared between channels allows noise to be  mixed into the audio signal  This is useful for noise masking  applications and testing  Each channel has the following controls   e Noise On Off  The channel s noise generator can be  independently turned on    e Noise Type  Full spectrum white noise or pink noise    e Noise Level  A fader to allow the noise level to be controlled     3 2 31 Sine wave Generator    A sine wave signal generator allows the mixing of a single tone  into the audio signal  Typical applications can be for the
59. nput Level    20 dBu    ADC Conversion  24 bit  250 us latency     page 27    COU  by HARMAN    6 Specifications  continued     EE MEDINO a  TUA U UN  AM O LUT     fewest A      II  A A  P O TUT       BENI  LAUU UUW FUNE H    Frequency  Hz     Figure 6 1 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Frequency Response  1 W     200    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    6 Specifications  continued  450    400  350    300       i       250   lt  lt   2    200  ep   D 150  D  job   Q 100  50  0  0 5K 10K 15K 20 K  Frequency  Hz   Fi  4 CTs 82 P CN Typical Output I   Fi  5 10K iok i w k OK igure 6 4 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Output Impedance vs  Frequency  Frequency  Hz   Figure 6 2 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Phase Response  1 W    50  180   60  160  140   70  120  dB    Damping Factor    page 28    100    80    60    40    20          100  1 00 10K    0 1K 2K 3K 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K  e  Hz     Frequency  Hz           Figure 6 5 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Crosstalk vs  Frequency  Figure 6 3 CTs 8200USP CN Typical Damping Factor vs  Frequency    Operation Manual Operation Manual       COU    by HARMAN    page 29    Crougrr CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers Crouvgrr  by HARMAN by HARMAN    6 Specifications   continued  7 AC Power Draw and      Thermal Dissipation  CTs 4200USP CN  MINIMUM GUARANTEED POWER  in watts  0 1  THD  120VAC  60 Hz units  Dual Mode  Channels Driven O 4   2    O  a a ee AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation   229 Pink n
60. oise 12dB crest factor  bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz   Figure 6 1 CTs 210 Typical line impedance used   4200USP CN 70V  25 Ohm  at 0 1  THD 245  Measurements made with 120VAC mains  Line current figures for 230VAC units derived by multiplying 120VAC figures by 0 5   Minimum Bridge Mono Mode Data based on all channels driven   Guaranteed      Power Channel Pairs Driven _ SSS   ee ee       ee CTs 4200       16 Ohm Load orem uberis Label Thermal Dissipation  100V  60 Ohm  at 0 1  THD 7207  At Idle  8 4 Ohm mode     70   Oo   7   239         Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support 100 Hz   20 kHz due to automatic high pass filters  At Idle  70 100V mode    114   0   114   389   98      1 8th Power Pink Noise 8 Ohms Ch  200x4    CTs 8200USP CN  MINIMUM GUARANTEED POWER  In watts  0 1  THD  120VAC  60 Hz units    just at clip  4 Ohms Ch  260x4   8 Ohms Bridge 520x2 7 8 3 9 639 134 505 1722 434       Channels Driven  ee anne Ee es a es ees ae 70V Ch  220x4 1084  ee 20 Hz 20 khz 100V Bridge 2202  a       T OO T 1 3rd Power Pink Noise  8 Ohms Ch    200x4  230 Typical of program material  16 Ohms Bridge  400x2    160 220 tiie vere opine e ae 1005 2236  Figuee2cts   ZOV  25 Ohm  at 01  THD   200 230  ee ee  7 3 xX  Power OO ikaz    oe ee  8 Ohm 540    16 Ohm 440  100V  50 Ohm  at 0 1  THD 185   250         Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support 100 Hz   20 kHz due to automatic high pass filters     Operation Manual Operation Manual    page 30 page 31    C
61. oportional to the amount of  overheating  If the channel becomes too hot for safe  operation even after full TLC limiting  the channel will  shut off  and the Thermal Indicator for that channel will  flash brightly to alert the user that a state of thermal stress  or overload has cause the channel to shut down     By contrast  switching power supplies can operate with a  much smaller  and lighter  transformer because they first  convert the AC up to a much higher frequency  thereby    your AC mains  consult your electrician  reducing waste     Under Voltage Over Voltage  100VAC 9OVAC 110VAC    The power supply is voltage specific  allowing use in  regions using 120V 60Hz  220V 50Hz  230V 50Hz   240V 50Hz  and 100V 50Hz AC mains      10 84  13 90  12 62    4 2 10 Mode Switch       If an amplifier channel requires service  the correspond  els net 132VAC Each consecutive pair of channels has one four position i   i   ing Fault indicator will illuminate to alert the user of this 220V 230V  switch that selects the amplifiers mode of operation  The  condition  If this occurs  return the amplifier to the Crown 240V units 198VAC 264VAC Switch positions are   factory or to an authorized Crown service center  i     4 2 3 Fault Isolation Topology  FIT  Over Voltage Limits for Various Amplifier e Dual mode for 70V constant voltage operation     Crown s new FIT  Fault Isolation Topology  design       Bridge Mono mode for 8 or 16 ohm operation   isolates channel specific faults  and preven
62. or input overload       Thermal Indicator    Red LED  one per channel  flashes when the channel  has shut down due to thermal stress or overload  If the    power supply goes into thermal overload  all channel J     LEDs will flash     Fault Indicator    Red LED  one per channel  illuminates when the  amplifier output channel has stopped operating     Fault  Thermal    Clip    Signal  Ready    Figure 2 3 CTs 8200USP CN Front Panel    Crougrr  by HARMAN    Ventilation Grille  Front to rear forced airflow       Data Indicator    Yellow LED flashes whenever a command addressed to  the module is received  A similar LED is on the back panel   and the two LEDs flash simultaneously     Power Indicator    Blue LED indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC  power is available  Indicator also flashes if the amplifier  shuts off due to an under over voltage condition on the  AC mains     Power Switch  Amplifier is on when the switch is in the IN position     CTs 8200    BCDEF HI J    page 7       rown  2 Setup  continued     2 5 Back Panel Controls  and Connectors    Note  CTs 8200USP CN is shown  Some CTs  4200USP CN features are in different  locations     K  AC Power Cord Connector    Standard IEC type 320 inlet    120V models  15 amp    220 240V models  10 amp   Voltage is indicated above IEC inlet     L  Output Connectors    One four pole terminal strip for every two  channels with touch proof cover  Accepts up to  10 AWG terminal forks  To connect outputs  first  remove the tou
63. ort a    high    error status     Crougrr  by HARMAN    Low Limit  Sets the lower bound below which the system will  report a    low    error status     Nominal Load Impedance  Sets the expected average  impedance for the connected load  This value determines the  output signal level required for the test  This parameter is also  used by the average power limiter to determine the expected  power threshold   See Section 3 1 29      Report Error to Network  Enables Error Reporting to send an  error report via the network so that high and low load conditions  are reported to the software     Report Error to Aux  Enables and high or low load error to be  reported by the AUX output   See Section 4 1 1      Test Indicator  This indicator is active when the amplifier output  signal is sufficient to allow load impedance calculation and test  verification     Low Normal High Indicator  This indicator shows the present  Status of the load impedance with respect to the user defined high  and low limits     Z Average Monitor  Reports the actual calculated average load  impedance in ohms  Its range is from 0 ohms to 250 ohms     Load Supervision Applications   The Load Supervision feature can be used to monitor the amplifier  load in real time with almost any program material  Average load  impedance is calculated as a function of amplifier output voltage  and current  The system requires approximately 20 30 mA of  average amplifier output current for adequate supervision  This  allows ty
64. ortantes pour lors op  rations de maintenance     ATENCION CON ESTOS S  MBOLOS     El tri  ngulo con el s  mbolo de rayo el  ctrico es usado para  alertar al usuario de el riesgo de un choque el  ctrico     Pe PEP PRE       e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna   e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver     e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the    y Oo  receiver is connected   El tri  ngulo con el signo de admiraci  n es usado para alertar    al usuario de instrucciones importantes de operaci  n o man   tenimiento     e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help        Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Crown International  Inc     DECLARATION of CONFORMITY    COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY  Sue Whitfield  574 294 8289    Issued By  Crown International  Inc     1718 W  Mishawaka Road  Elkhart  Indiana 46517 U S A     Crougrr    by HARMAN    swhitfield crownintl com       European Representative   s Name and Address   David J  Budge   10 Harvest Close   Yateley GU46 6YS   United Kingdom    Equipment Type  Commercial Audio Power Amplifiers  Family Name  CTs Family  Model Names  CTs 4200USP CN  CTs 8200USP CN    EMC Standards   EN 55103 1 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility   Product Family Standard for Audio  Video  Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use  Part 1  Emissions    EN 55103 1 1997 Magnetic Field Emissions Annex A   
65. ou may use  terminal spade lugs or bare wire for your output connectors  see Figure 2 8    CTs amplifier terminal strips accept up to 10 AWG terminal forks which fit over  a  8 screw  For best results  Crown recommends Panduit part  PV10 10LF L  or equivalent terminal spade lug  Screw spacing is shown in Figure 2 8     To connect outputs  first remove the touch proof cover plate covering the  terminal strip by removing the screw which holds it in place     To prevent the possibility of short circuits  wrap or otherwise insulate exposed  loudspeaker cable and connectors  Also  a touch proof cover plate  which  covers the terminal strips  is provided to help prevent short circuits  The cover  plate should be reinstalled after connecting outputs     Suggested below are guidelines to select the appropriate size of wire based on  the distance from amplifier to speaker  Check with local code as this may vary     Distance Wire Size  up to 25 ft   7 6 m  16 AWG  26 40 ft   7 9 12 2 m  14 AWG  41 60 ft   12 5 18 3 m  12 AWG  Over 60 ft   18 3 m  10 AWG    CAUTION  Never connect the speaker return to the chassis of the  amplifier  or damage to the amplifier may result     CAUTION  Never use shielded cable for output wiring     iF             l         CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    BALANCED LINE       UNBALANCED LINE    A cH om  gt     SOURCE    INPUT    Figure 2 6 Balanced Input  Connector Wiring    See the Crown Amplifier  Application Guide  available  online at www crownaudio
66. overed under  warranty   Using your    foam in place    shipping pack   Note  The foam in place packing is molded so that there   is only one correct position for your product     1  Open carton and lift center cushion leaving both  end cushions in place     CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    2  Carefully place your product with the product s    front panel facing the same direction as arrows  indicate     3  Reset center cushion down over top of product s  chassis  The foam in place packing was molded to  accommodate different chassis depth sizes  If your  product s chassis does not completely fill the foam   in place cavity  you may use a soft but solid packing  material  such as paper or bubble wrap  behind the    chassis   4 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     9 2 5 Estimate Approval    Approval of estimate must be given within 30 days after    being notified by Crown Audio Inc  Units still in the  possession of Crown after 30 days of the estimate will  become the property of Crown Audio Inc     9 2 6 Payment of Non Warranty Repairs    Payment on out of warranty repairs must be received    within 30 days of the repair date  Units unclaimed after 30    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    El
67. pically low average output power levels of less than 1   2  watt with most loads  The maximum load impedance for reliable  system performance is limited to about 50 ohms  Higher  impedances can be measured but may require higher amplifier  output levels for reliable operation     page 17    Cron  by HARMAN  3 Operation  continued     Most amplifier load systems can be configured and supervised  by following these steps     1  Configure your audio system using a known    good    load    then enable the Load Supervision feature    2  Provide typical program material at a level high enough to   light the    test    indicator    3  Run the system at this level until the average impedance   stabilizes  This may take seconds to minutes depending on   level  duty cycle  etc    4  Set the nominal impedance at the measured value average    This optimizes the supervision algorithm for voltage and   current levels versus the actual load  Note  a higher nominal   setting will require higher output levels    5  Set the high limit at twice average and the low limit at one    fourth nominal   These limits are somewhat arbitrary but   should be a good starting point     6  Let the system run for extended periods using any and all   typical program material    7  Adjust the high low limits  if necessary  to account for any   variance in average measured impedance    8  Enable error reporting  if desired   This procedure should work well for most applications  However   some applications can b
68. r a command addressed  to the module is received  To assist with troubleshooting  an  option that forces the Data Indicator to remain lit is available  through the software  In addition  the locate feature in System  Architect will cause the Data Indicator to blink rapidly to help you  identify the unit  Another Data Indicator is on the amplifiers front  panel  and it lights simultaneously with the module s Data  Indicator     3 2 2 Preset Indicator    A green Preset indicator signals the number of the current preset   if active  by continually flashing a series of flashes equal to the  current preset number  followed by a pause  A preset is  considered    active    if the USP CN settings match those in the  selected preset  If a change is made to any setting then the preset  is considered    inactive     and the indicator stops flashing     3 2 3 CobraNet Network Connectors    The Primary and Secondary CobraNet RJ 45 connectors can  simultaneously interface to the 100 Mbps HiQnet network  While  the Primary CobraNet connector is the main connection to the  network  the Secondary connector is the    backup    or redundant  connection to the network  If the Primary connection fails due to  cut wire  failed network switch  etc   this port is automatically  enabled and ready to receive the network data within a few  seconds     Make connections with a standard CAT5 cable to a network switch  port  Crown strongly recommends the use of switches and not  hubs in the network  Hubs w
69. r is a network component  It  connects to the audio control monitor network using  standard 100Mb Ethernet hardware  With this protocol   an audio system can be interconnected using standard  off the shelf 100 Mb Ethernet components  switches   Network Interface Cards  and cables      The Crown CTs 4200USP CN and CTs 8200USP CN  include SmartAmp features and 3rd generation DSP   based components  Their SHARC DSP processor gives  the user an enormous amount of digital signal  processing  Audio routing  faders  meters  polarity  amp   mute  input compressors  filters  multimode output  limiters  error reporting  and load monitoring are all  available  A built in noise generator and sine wave  generator provide noise masking and test capabilities     In addition  the amplifier allows the transport of real   time digital audio via CobraNet    over the same 100Mb  Ethernet network that is used for amplifier control and  monitoring  This provides a simple to install  single   plug solution for control  monitoring  and full   bandwidth audio distribution  The amplifier can function  independently from the network control  Once the  processing is configured  the unit s non volatile  memory allows the amplifier to continue to function with  no external control     Please take the time to study this manual so that you can  obtain the best possible service from your amplifier     CTs 4200    1 1 Features  e Crowne Switching Power Supply for reduced weight    e High power density  with e
70. re to power off the  amplifier before change the Mode  A  switch setting  If this is not done  the Bridge    light will flash to indicate that the power must  be cycled off and back on to reset the mode     Q  Cooling Vents  Front to rear forced airflow       CH 4 CH 3    ATTENUATION      q       co dB 0 co dB 0    Vv    n    DUAL BRIDGE DUAL BRIDGE  70V 16 8 70V 16 8  8 47     r 100V 8 47      r 100V    Y S N NI SQV   LLS9t NI    LUWHY14  I    o    INIWdINDI DINOYLIITA      a  umos    MODE SWITCH    0000  000000 N S    Figure 2 4 CTs 8200 USP CN Back Panel   Shown with Touch proof Cover Removed     Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    2 Setup  continued     Operation Manual    2 6 CobraNet and Control Module   Connectors  Indicators and  Controls    A  AUX Connector    AUX input  AUX output  and Foldback  See  Sections 3 2 7  3 2 8  and 4 1     B  Preset Indicator    Signals the number of the current preset  if  active  by flashing a series of flashes equal  to the current preset number  See Section  O22     C  Reset Preset Switch    Activated by inserting a small item  such as  a paper clip  this switch is used to change  presets  restore settings to factory default or  restore all the presets to the factory defaults   During operations of the switch  the Data  indicator flashes as an aid to the user  See  Section 3 2 9                          D  Data Indicator    Flashes when the amplifier receives a valid  command that is addressed to the amplifier  
71. rougrr  by HARMAN    7 AC Power Draw and    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    Thermal Dissipation  continued     AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation    Pink noise 12dB crest factor  bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz    Typical line impedance used    Measurements made with 120VAC mains  Line current figures for 230VAC units derived by multiplying 120VAC figures by 0 5   Data based on all channels driven     CTs 8200    Rated Line Current   Line Current Watts TE  Load BOET 120VAC 230VAC Thermal Dissipation    At Idle  8 4 Ohm mode    At Idle i OOV mode     1 8th Power Pink Noise  Typical of program material  just at clip     1 3rd Power Pink Noise  Typical of program material  with severe clipping     page 32      70   Oo   70   29   6o    a ee    16 Ohms Bridge oa     4 Ohms Ch  a   8 Ohms Bridge p  ep ee  a A EA  70V Ch  9230   100V Bridge coe    8 Ohms Ch  aac aes  16 Ohms Bridge cam  4 Ohms Ch     70V Ch  zs       Operation Manual    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    8 Network and CobraNet Basics    This section provides additional information about HiQnet or  Network basics  For more information about any of these topics   contact Crown Technical Support  For AUX connector wiring   see Sections 3 2 7 and 4 1     8 1 Network Basics    HiQnet is a network based protocol that can control and monitor  networked components over a common TCP IP network  For  components that have CobraNet capability  HiQnet can control  and monitor these components over the same Ethernet 
72. s  rie de CTs exigent des cables de sortie de  classe 2    CTs Reihe Verstarker verlangen Klasse die 2 Produktionsverdrahtung   Los amplificadores de la Serie CTs requieren de un cableado de salida  Clase 2     MAGNETIC FIELD    CAUTION  Do not locate sensitive high gain equipment such as pre     amplifiers directly above or below the unit  Because this amplifier has a  high power density  it has a strong magnetic field which can induce hum  into unshielded devices that are located nearby  The field is strongest  just above and below the unit     If an equipment rack is used  we recommend locating the amplifier s     AC MAINS  DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG  FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE  THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER  SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE     POUR DEMONTER COMPL  TEMENT LEQUIPEMENT DE  L ALIMENTATION GENERALE  DEMONTER LE CABLE D ALI   MENTATION DE SON RECEPTACLE  LA PRISE D   ALIMENTATION  RESTERA AISEMENT FONCTIONNELLE     PARA DESCONECTAR COMPLETAMENTE EL EQUIPO DEL  SUMINSTRO ELECTRICO  DESCONECTE EL CABLE DE ALI   MENTACION DE LA TOMA DE CA  LAS PATAS DEL CONECTOR  DEL CABLE DE ALIMENTACION DEBERAN MANTENERSE EN    in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equip   ment at the top     FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules  Operation is subject to the following  two conditions   1  This device may not cause harmful interference  and  2  this device  must accept any interference received  incl
73. slot  is determined by the assigned bundle priority  Higher bundle priorities  receive lower numbered positions and are transmitted first     8 2 5 Repeater Networks    CobraNet can operate on repeater networks or switched networks   Repeater networks use low cost Ethernet hubs  Switched networks use  network switches     Hubs send all data packets to all connected nodes  That is  all devices  in the network receive data     even the Unicast data  Switches send  specific packets to specific devices     Crougrr  by HARMAN    Up to 8 full loaded Bundles  64 audio channels  are allowed ona  repeater network  More Bundles may be allowed if they are loaded  with less than the full eight audio channels     Generally  a repeater based CobraNet network must carry only  CobraNet data to guarantee reliable transmission of audio  packets  Use of repeater networks is not recommended     8 2 6 Switched Networks    A more complex CobraNet network can be built using Ethernet  Switches  Switches do not simply broadcast each and every  packet to all nodes  Instead  they check each incoming data  packet to determine its destination and  very quickly  transmit the  data to only that destination port  This allows for more network  data flow  more Bundles and more audio channels     In effect  each network port in an audio component has 100MB of  bandwidth  The network can be as large as 100MB times the  number of ports on the network     Another advantage of switched networks is    full duplex  
74. structions    5  Do not use this apparatus near water    6  Clean only with a dry cloth    7  Do not block any ventilation openings  Install in accordance  with the manufacturer s instructions    8  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators  heat  registers  stoves  or other apparatus  including amplifiers   that produce heat    9  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding type plug  A polarized plug has two blades with  one wider than the other  A grounding type plug has two  blades and a third grounding prong  The wide blade or  the third prong is provided for your safety  If the provided  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 manufac   turer    12  Use only with a cart  stand  tripod  bracket  or table specified  by the manufacturer  or sold with the apparatus  When a  cart is used  use caution when moving the cart apparatus  combination to avoid injury from tip over    13  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  unused for long periods of time    14  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel  Servicing  is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  way  Such as power supply cord or plug is damaged  liquid  has been spilled or obj
75. t audio to the module  the module automatically  Switches over to the balanced audio inputs    e Emergency override  If an audio signal appears at the analog  inputs  the module switches to that signal    e CobraNet network audio inputs  The amplifier can act as a  CobraNet audio input source by converting the balanced audio  input signal to CobraNet     3 2 7 Aux Input Output Connector    An RJ 11 connector provides three functions  AUX output  AUX  input and Foldback  The AUX output is a multifunctional contro   output that delivers 15 VDC limited to 15 mA  It can be configured  in two modes     e Manual mode  The output is simply controlled with a  command from the software     e Error reporting mode  The AUX out is active when the  module detects an error  Each error source  Thermal  Clip  Load   Amp Fault  and Line Voltage  can be individually enabled to  activate the AUX output when the error conditions are met     An inversion control allows the AUX output functionally to be  inverted for the manual and error reporting modes  The inversion  control is ignored for flash preset mode     The AUX input is a two state input with a high state defined as  voltage between 4 and 15 VDC  The low state is defined as  voltages between 0 and 1 6 VDC  It has a 10K input impedance   The AUX input can be configured in several modes     e None  In this mode the module makes no changes to its  operation  However  the AUX input status can be monitored  through the control software and us
76. ting  point DSP processing    Crougrr  by HARMAN    CTs 8200                      e Upto 18 assignable filters per channel  e Over 2 seconds of delay available per channel    e Input compressors and output limiters for each  channel    e Noise generator for noise masking   e Sine generator   e Load supervision   e Full error reporting   e Firmware upgrades via the network   e 10 user selectable presets   e Reliable FLASH memory backup of all parameters    e Three Year  No Fault  Fully Transferable Warranty  completely protects your investment and  guarantees its specifications    1 2 How to Use This  Manual    This manual provides you with the necessary  information to safely and correctly setup and operate  your amplifier  It does not cover every aspect of  installation  setup or operation that might occur under  every condition  For additional information  please  consult Crown s Amplifier Application Guide  available  online at www crownaudio com   Crown Tech Support   your system installer or retailer     We strongly recommend you read all instructions   warnings and cautions contained in this manual  Also   for your protection  please send in your warranty  registration card today  or register online at www   crownaudio com  And save your bill of sale   it   s your  official proof of purchase     page 5    Crougrr    by HARMAN    2 Setup    2 1 Unpack Your Amplifier    Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for  any damage that may have occurred during  transit  If dam
77. ts them from    ea   w   w       1  2  3  5  7  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19        affecting remaining channels  If a CTs multi channel amp 4 2 6 Power Fuse i Bridge Mono mode for 100V constant voltage   ss T ow T w T  is powering multiple zones  and a channel fails  the other A fuse protects the amplifier from excessive AC current operation      l   zones continue to operate  FIT makes the CTs 4200USP  draw  Be sure to turn off the amplifier before changing   2ouicw     000   000 f ow    CN and CTs 8200USP CN the most trustworthy multi  E dh the Mode switch setting    channel amplifiers in the business  4 2 7 Inrush Limiting    A soft start circuit in the power supply minimizes the Ag Riga ever COUMOruB Anan Dennen    amplifier   s current draw during power on     4 2 11 Bridge Mode Indicator    This yellow LED indicates when the amplifier   s mode  Switch is set to the Bridge position  Each consecutive pair  of channels has one Bridge LED     page 22 Operation Manual Operation Manual page 23    Crouorr  by HARMAN  5 Troubleshooting    Fault  Thermal    CONDITION  Power indicator is off   Fault  Thermal POSSIBLE REASON    Clip Power   e The amplifier has lost AC power   Signal  Ready Data  amp   Bridge e The amplifier is not plugged into the  power receptacle     Clip  Signal    e The amplifiers Power switch is off  mien    e The amplifier output level is so high that  the power supply fuse has blown  Verify  that input levels and output impedances  are within saf
78. twork    page 34    This allows the network designer to isolate network traffic from each  other  For example  when using wireless devices to control HiQnet  components  the bandwidth limitation of wireless devices will not allow  them to reside on the same network with CobraNet  As a result  the use  of an IP router and a separate network allows the wireless controllers to  access the IQ components through the router using IP addressing  The  IP address appears as four numbers  0 255  separated by periods   such as     192 168 0 1    HiQnet Address  HiQnet or TCP IQ components will be addressed  with a unique number from 1 to 64 000 and are assigned within the  software  The Subnet Mask is four numbers  0 255  separated by  periods  For example  a subnet mask of 255 255 25 0 and an IP  address of 192 168 0 127 says that all IP addresses in that LAN are in  the IP address range of 192 168 01 to 192 168 0 255     If a controller is on a different network than the audio components   communications must occur through an IP router  discovery requires  the use of broadcast Ethernet data packets onto the network  These  broadcast commands cannot be done through an IP router  therefore a  Discovery Proxy is required  The establishment of this proxy is done in  by naming the IP address of a known component on the component  network as the Discovery Proxy  In System Architect it is done in Tools   gt  Options  gt  Network Settings  gt  Manage Network Connections        Figure 8 4 A Mu
79. uding interference that may cause undesired  operation     CAUTION  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for    BUEN ESTADO  complicance could void the user s authority to operate the eugipment   WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS    EN     NOTE  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  e rer ae triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of digital device  pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules  These limits are designed to provide    reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation  This equip   ment generates  uses  and can radiate radio frequency energy and  if not installed and used  in accordance with the instruction manual  may cause harmful interference to radio com   munications  However  there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  installation  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep   tion  which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on  the user is encouraged  to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures     The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to  important operating or maintenance instructions     REGARDEZ CES SYMBOLES     La triangle avec le sigle    foudre    est employ  e pour alerter  l utilisateur au risque de d  charge   lectrique  Le triangle avec  un point d exclamation est employ  e pour alerter l utilisateur  d instruction imp
80. ulti Channel Power Amplifiers    8 Network and CobraNet Basics  continued     8 2 2 Audio Specs    Sample rate  CobraNet can handle sample rates of 48 kHz or 96 kHz   but PIP cards work only at 48 kHz  They cannot receive audio from  devices operating at 96 kHz     Bit depth  Set each channel to transmit 16   20  or 24 bit audio data  as desired     Latency  The transmitter and receiver buffering required for reliable  transmission is selectable between 1 33  2 66 and 5 33 ms  64  128   and 256 samples      8 2 3 Bundles and Audio Channels    You will be assigning all audio channels to groups called Bundles for  transmission over the CobraNet network  Bundles were formerly called  Network Channels     A bundle can carry up to 8 audio channels  Up to eight bundles can be  sent ina 100 Mbps line  depending on the signal s bit depth and  sampling rate     The usual assignment is 8 channels at 20 bits  You can use fewer  channels per bundle  but maximum size bundles are suggested for the  most efficient use of network bandwidth  If 24 bit data is desired  then  only 7 audio channels can be loaded into a single Bundle     In System Architect  you create audio connections between sending  devices  transmitters  and receiving devices  receivers   For example  a  mixer could be a transmitter  and a power amp could be a receiver     You assign each connection a Bundle number  The Bundle number  indicates which devices are communicating with each other     Also in System Architect  you
81. untry and the port  of entry in the United States including the return  shipment  and all taxes  duties  and other customs  fees for such foreign shipments      HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY  SERVICE    You must notify us of your need for warranty  service 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  reasonable 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  authorized service center immediately     DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL  AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES    YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM US  ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM    Crougrr  by HARMAN    ANY DEFECT IN THE NEW CROWN PRODUCT   THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER  PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM  SUCH A DEFECT  SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF  INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES   SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION  MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU     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     DESIGN
82. utputs     AUX  CONNECTOR    TO BALANCED  INPUT       Figure 4 3 Listen Bus Wiring    page 21    Crougrr    by HARMAN    4 Advanced Features  continued     NOTE  For more information about these Crown  amplifier features  please visit the Crown  website at www crownaudio com     4 2 4 High Pass Filter    A fixed 35 Hz  70 Hz in CTs 4200USP CN  high pass  filter per channel pair is automatically inserted when the    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    4 2 8 Variable speed Fans  Continuously variable speed fans direct the airflow    CTs Multi Channel Power Amplifiers    4 Advanced Features  continued     4 2 12 Channel Level Control  The signal level for each input can be attenuated    ATTENUATION in dB    Crougrr    by HARMAN    through the amplifier for cooling  accurately by adjusting the 21 step Level Detent    ian m  Control  see Section 2 5   Figure 4 5 shows the Pie  8 Ohm    amount of attenuation in dB for each detent     100V    V      0   am   ro   m              3     n   mo      3   5s   on   ao      s   8s   ar   aa      86   30983   za   as        e   x   2m f 1       7   5s   t9 02 f o oa           swa   az   1      o   2a   8   1420  o o  a  pe  o B  o    t  a  te  ed    mode switch is set to either of the constant voltage  settings  The high pass filter corner frequency can be set  to 70 Hz  or bypassed  with a service option     4 2 Protection Systems    Your Crown amplifier provides extensive protection and  diagnostic capabilities  including thermal level 
    
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