Harman 4-1200, 4-600, 4-300BL, 4-300, 4-1200BL Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER

BAR CODE

100-240V

~ 50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD.

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RIS K OF ELECTRI C

SHOCK, GROUND ING OF THE CEN TER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST B E MAINTAINE D

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE R ISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE L A FICHE CEN TRALE L A PRISE DOIT ÊT RE BRANCHÉE PO UR MAINTE NIR LA MISE À LA T ERRE

WARNING -

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

- ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE` VOIR LE CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 14 3

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU linkIN OUT

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

45IN6

SLEEP

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER

BAR CODE

100-240V

~ 50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD. ELKHART IN 46517 USA

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RIS K OF ELECTRI C

SHOCK, GROUND ING OF THE CEN TER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST B E MAINTAINE D

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE R ISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE L A FICHE CEN TRALE L A PRISE DOIT ÊT RE BRANCHÉE PO UR MAINTE NIR LA MISE À LA T ERRE

WARNING -

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

- ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE` VOIR LE CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 14 3

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU linkIN OUT

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

45IN6

SLEEP

CDi DriveCore Series

Power Ampliﬁers

• 2|300

• 2|300BL

Product Registration: Register your new product at www.warranty.harmanpro.com.

• 2|600

• 2|600BL

• 4|300

• 4|300BL

• 4|600

• 4|600BL

• 2|1200

• 2|1200BL

• 4|1200

• 4|1200BL

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Distributor. If you need assistance locating your local distributor, please contact Crown at 574-294-8000 or visit www.crownaudio.com. 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: Com-Tech, BCA, Crown, Crown Audio, Amcron and Multi-Mode are registered trademarks of Crown International. DriveCore,

DriveCore Install, IQwic, PIP and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Some models may be exported under the name Amcron

5074176-B – 08/17

Table of Contents

Welcome �� 1

Features ................................................................................ 1

How to Use This Manual ........................................................ 1

Installing the Amp �� 2

Unpacking ............................................................................. 2

Additional Materials .............................................................. 2

Installing the Ampliﬁer .......................................................... 2

Proper Cooling ...................................................................... 2

Front Panel Overview �� 3

Rear Panel Overview �� 4

Hardware Setup �� 5

Connecting the AC Power Cord ............................................. 5

Power Up Procedure .............................................................. 5

Precautions ........................................................................... 6

Wiring Input Connectors ....................................................... 7

Wiring Output Connectors ..................................................... 7

Front Panel Menus & Navigation Overview �� 8

Menu Structure ..................................................................... 8

The Home Screen .................................................................. 9

Adjusting Channel Volume��10

Conﬁguring the Amp ��11

About Input & Output Conﬁguration .................................... 11

Using the Guided Setup ....................................................... 12

Conﬁguring Amp Wiring & Bridge Mode ........................ 13

Assigning Input Sources ................................................ 14

Conﬁguring Output Modes ............................................. 15

Conﬁguring DSP ............................................................ 15

Delay .............................................................................. 16

PEQ (Parametric EQ) ...................................................... 17

Crossover ...................................................................... 18

Limiter ........................................................................... 19

Conﬁguring Speaker Tunings ......................................... 20

Conﬁguring Output Fader Linking .................................. 21

Conﬁguring BLU link Settings ............................................. 22

Installing Audio Architect & Conﬁguring the

Network ��23

Introduction to HiQnet Audio Architect ................................. 23

Conﬁguring Ampliﬁer Network Settings ............................... 24

Conﬁguring the Network from the Front Panel ................ 24

Conﬁguring the Network using NetSetter ........................ 25

The NetSetter Grid ..................................................... 27

Using HiQnet Audio Architect��31

Launching the Audio Architect Software ............................... 31

Ofﬂine & Online Operation Explained ................................... 32

Going Online ....................................................................... 33

Matching Devices ........................................................... 33

Main CDi DriveCore Control Panel ...................................... 34

Ampliﬁer Information .......................................................... 35

Conﬁguring Inputs & Outputs in Audio Architect ................. 36

Assigning Input Sources in Audio Architect .................... 36

Conﬁguring Inputs ......................................................... 37

Conﬁguring BLU link Clock ........................................... 38

Conﬁguring BLU link Outputs ......................................... 38

Conﬁguring Amp Wiring & Output Modes in Audio

Architect ......................................................................... 39

Cascading Inputs ........................................................... 39

Conﬁguring Outputs for Bridge Mono Operation ............ 40

Conﬁguring Outputs for Low Z/High Z Operation ............ 40

Conﬁguring Speaker Tunings in Audio Architect ............. 41

Crossover Panel .................................................................. 42

FIR Filters ....................................................................... 42

Input/Output EQ Panels ....................................................... 43

Input/Output Delay Panels ................................................... 44

LevelMAX Panel .................................................................. 45

About the Transducer Thermal Limiter ............................ 46

Signal Generator Panel ........................................................ 46

Managing Device & Preset Files .......................................... 47

Programming BSS Contrio Ethernet Wall Controllers .......... 49

Saving & Opening Audio Architect Venue Files .................... 53

The Event Log ...................................................................... 54

Application Examples ��55

Dual Mode, Low Z (2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω, or 16Ω) .............................. 55

Bridge Mono Mode, Low Z (4Ω, 8Ω, or 16Ω) ........................ 56

Dual Mode, High Z (70Vrms/100Vrms) ............................... 57

Bridge Mono Mode, High Z (140Vrms/200Vrms) ................ 58

Using BLU link ��59

BLU link Speciﬁcations ....................................................... 59

BLU link Latency ................................................................. 59

Making BLU link Connections ............................................. 59

BLU link Port LED Indicators ............................................... 60

Mastership .......................................................................... 61

Fault Tolerance .................................................................... 61

BLU link Status .................................................................... 62

Device Presets ��63

Saving Device Presets ......................................................... 63

Loading Device Presets ....................................................... 64

System Settings ��65

Lighting/Display Options .................................................... 65

Security/Front Panel Lockout .............................................. 66

Amp Gain Mode .................................................................. 67

Power Modes ...................................................................... 67

Ampliﬁer Diagnostics .......................................................... 68

Using the GPIO Control Port ��69

GPIO Pinout, Speciﬁcation, Use, & Conﬁguration .............69

Using the AUX Port ��70

Sleep ................................................................................... 70

Amp Status .......................................................................... 70

Power Saving Modes ��71

Auto Channel Disable (ACD) ............................................... 71

Auto Power Down (APD) ...................................................... 71

System Protection ��72

Faults .................................................................................. 72

Thermal Limit ...................................................................... 72

Auto-Insertion High-Pass Filters ......................................... 72

AC Under/Over-Voltage Protection ...................................... 72

Fan-Cooled Chassis ............................................................ 72

Universal Switching Power Supply ...................................... 73

Troubleshooting ��74

Signal Path Block Diagram ��76

Factory Reset ��77

Speciﬁcations ��78

Output Power: Dual Mode – All Channels Driven ................. 78

Output Power: Bridge Mono Mode – All Channels Driven .... 78

Input Sensitivity .................................................................. 78

Performance Speciﬁcations ................................................. 79

Dimensions ......................................................................... 80

AC Power Draw & Thermal Dissipation ��81

CDi DriveCore 2|300 / 2|300BL ........................................... 81

CDi DriveCore 4|300 / 4|300BL ........................................... 82

CDi DriveCore 2|600 / 2|600BL ........................................... 83

CDi DriveCore 4|600 / 4|600BL ........................................... 84

CDi DriveCore 2|1200 / 2|1200BL ....................................... 85

CDi DriveCore 4|1200 / 4|1200BL ....................................... 86

Warranty (United States Only) ��87

Service ��88

Worldwide Service .............................................................. 88

US and Canada Service ....................................................... 88

Service at a US or Canada Service Center ............................ 88

Factory Service .................................................................... 88

Factory Service Shipping Instructions ................................. 89

Packing Instructions ............................................................ 89

Estimate Approval ............................................................... 89

Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs ....................................... 89

Service Return Authorization Request ��90

Open Source Disclaimer for HARMAN Products 91

GNU General Public License Version 2 ��94

GNU General Public License Version 3 ��99

CDi DriveCore Series Operation Manual

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Crown CDi DriveCore installation ampliﬁer, one in a complete line of high-performance ampliﬁers based on exclusive DriveCore technology. The CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards and offer system integrators with the advanced features and ﬂexibility required for challenging 21st-century installed-sound applications. Versatile, compact, and highly energy-efﬁcient, CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power ampliﬁer technology.

Features

• Exclusive multi-patented DriveCore™ Technology – The patented DriveCore integrated circuit combines hundreds of discrete circuits into one chip for better performance, lower power consumption, and improved reliability

• BLU link digital audio transport – Up to 256 Channels of digital audio over Category 5e cabling (available on BLU link CDi DriveCore models)

• Supports conﬁguration and control using HiQnet

• Monitoring and control over TCP/IP

• Color LCD and front panel user interface for ampliﬁer conﬁguration, control, and monitoring

• Programmable GPIO (general purpose input/output) control port

• Digital signal processing (Input/output EQ ﬁlters, crossover, input/output delay, LevelMAX

• Support for importing of FIR ﬁlter coefﬁcients

• 20 device presets – 1 factory and 19 user

• 96kHz/32-bit ﬂoating-point signal processing

• Universal power supply with PFC for reduced current draw and industry-leading efﬁciency

• Power saving modes

• Remote power off – Sleep mode activated via AUX port

• 70Vrms/100Vrms direct drive

• Each channel independently conﬁgurable for low z or high z operation

• Advanced protection circuits – Ampliﬁer and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, overheating, over/under-voltage, and high-frequency overload

• Three year, no-fault transferable warranty – Your investment is fully protected

• Complies with GreenEdge™ by HARMAN – Environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efﬁcient operation

• Support for BSS Audio® Soundweb™ Contrio™ Ethernet wall controllers

• Included speaker tunings for various JBL

Audio Architect™

speaker models

limiters)

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your Crown product. It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup, or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please contact technical 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 register your product at www.warranty.harmanpro.com. And save your bill of sale — it’s your ofﬁcial proof of purchase.

If viewing this manual from a computer or mobile device that supports interactive PDFs, the Table of Contents, page references, ﬁgure references, and URLs are all interactive and can be clicked on or pressed to navigate to the corresponding page or web URL.

CDi DriveCore Series Operation Manual

Page 1

Installing the Amp

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER BAR CODE

100-240V

50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD.

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

INTERFERENCE.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU linkIN OUT

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

SLEEP

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER BAR CODE

100-240V

50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD.

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

INTERFERENCE.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU linkIN OUT

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

SLEEP

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER BAR CODE

100-240V

50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD.

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

INTERFERENCE.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU linkIN OUT

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

SLEEP

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER BAR CODE

100-240V

50/60Hz 350W

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD.

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

INTERFERENCE.

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

OUT

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

SLEEP

100-240V

50/60Hz 350W

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

Installing the Amp

Unpacking

Unpack your ampliﬁer and inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the shipping company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage, though Crown will be happy to help as needed. If the product arrived showing signs of damage, save the shipping carton for the shipper’s inspection.

We also recommend that you save all packing materials for use if you ever need to transport the unit. Never ship the unit without the factory carton and packing materials.

Additional Materials

For installation, you will need the following (not supplied):

• Input wiring cables

• Output wiring cables

• Flathead screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Rack for mounting ampliﬁer (or a stable surface for stacking)

• Category 5e or higher cabling

WARNING: Before you start to set up your amplier, read and observe the Important Safety Instructions included in the box. These instructions can also be downloaded from the product page at www.crownaudio.com.

Installing the Ampliﬁer

CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your ampliﬁer is disconnected from the power source.

Mount the unit in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack (EIA RS-310B). You can also place a single amp on a solid, stable surface or stack multiple amps.

NOTE: Ampliﬁers should be supported at both the front and rear of the rack. See

"Dimensions" on page 80 for information on ampliﬁer dimensions.

Proper Cooling

When using an equipment rack, mount units directly on top of each other. Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels. (Open spaces will reduce cooling efﬁciency.) DO NOT block front or rear air vents.

The rack should be a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the ampliﬁer, and the back of the rack should be a minimum of 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the ampliﬁer back panel.

Air ﬂow is front to back as illustrated in Figure 1.

Page 2

Figure 1: Proper rack venting

CDi DriveCore Series Operation Manual

Front Panel Overview

9 10

1 2

Front Panel Overview

Figure 2: 4|300 front panel shown

1� Cooling Vents/Air Filters

Provides cooling air ﬂow. Do not block or cover these vents. Air ﬁlters are removable.

2� Signal Level LED Indicators

These LEDs indicate channel signal level as follows:

• Clip LED – Lights yellow if the input clips or red if the output clips. Note that an output clip will always take priority over an input clip.

• -10dB LED – Lights green when the output signal reaches a level that is 10dB below full scale output of the amp.

• -15dB LED – Lights green when the output signal reaches a level that is 15dB below full scale output of the amp.

• -20dB LED – Lights green when the output signal reaches a level that is 20dB below full scale output of the amp.

• Signal LED – Lights green when signal is sensed at the input. The threshold for lighting this LED is -40dBu.

NOTE: The full scale output of the ampliﬁer may change depending on the Low Z/High Z setting, as well as the ampliﬁer model. See

"Conguring Outputs for Low Z/High Z Operation" on page 40

3� LCD (Display)

This color LCD provides product information and visual feedback for operating the CDi DriveCore ampliﬁer from the front panel.

4� Back Button

Press this button to navigate back one level when navigating menus.

5� Encoder

This encoder supports rotary and pushbutton operation. It is used to navigate the CDi DriveCore's menus and select on-screen options. It is also used to adjust individual channel or overall system volume.

for more information.

6� Channel Select Buttons

Pressing one of these buttons will select the corresponding channel; turning the ENCODER will then control the volume of the selected channel.

Pressing and holding a CHANNEL SELECT button for 2 seconds from the Home screen will display a Channel Details screen for that channel. The Channel Details screen shows additional details for the selected channel, including conﬁgured input source, output mode, status, channel temperature, and channel volume. Note that channel volume can also be controlled from this screen by turning the Encoder.

7� Channel Mute Buttons

Pressing each of these buttons will mute/unmute the corresponding ampliﬁer output channel. Note that when a channel is muted, the front panel SIGNAL LEDs will still light to indicate input signal level presence, the CLIP LEDs will still light to indicate input clipping, and the LCD will ﬂash "Mute".

8� Menu Button

Pressing this button will enter the Main menu, where ampliﬁer settings can be edited.

9� Power Button

Turns the ampliﬁer power on or off. The Power button has an integrated power symbol that illuminates blue when the power is on and green when the power is off. To prevent the unit from accidentally being powered off, the Power button must be pressed and held for 2 seconds when powering off.

NOTE: The Power button is disabled when using the AUX port Sleep circuit. See "Using the AUX Port" on page 70 for more information.

10� Data LED

This LED will illuminate yellow when there is valid HiQnet data being transmitted to/from the ampliﬁer.

NOTE: 4-channel model shown. Indications per channel pair are identical for 2-channel models.

CDi DriveCore Series Operation Manual

Page 3

Rear Panel Overview

5 6 7

1 2 3 4

Rear Panel Overview

SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER

BAR CODE

~ 50/60Hz 350W

100-240V

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN

OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

1718 W. MISHAWAKA RD. ELKHART IN 46517 USA

ATTENTION - POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE LA FICHE CENTRALE LA PRISE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉE POUR MAINTENIR LA MISE À LA TERRE

Figure 3: 4|300BL rear panel shown

1� Cooling Fan Outlet

Outlet for cooling air ﬂow. Do not block or cover this outlet.

2� BLU link Input/Output Ports*

These two RJ45 connectors are used for BLU link audio transport and are available only on the BLU link CDi DriveCore ampliﬁer models. BLU link provides up to 256 channels of digital audio over Category 5e wiring. For information on the port LED indicators, see

"BLU link Port LED Indicators" on page 60.

NOTE: BLU link audio will not pass through an Ethernet switch or

router. BLU link connections must be made directly between BLU link devices.

3� General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)

This 8-pin block connector combines the 2-in, 2-out GPIO with the SLEEP and AMP STATUS pins from the AUX circuit. See "Using

the GPIO Control Port" on page 69 Port" on page 70

for further information on conﬁguring and

and "Using the AUX

using these ports.

4� Ethernet (Network Control) Port*

Connect this RJ45 port to a computer or network for monitoring and controlling the ampliﬁer over Category 5e wiring via the Audio Architect software. The integrated LEDs in this Ethernet port will light as follows:

• Yellow LED This LED lights when a network connection is established with the computer or network, and will ﬂash to indicate network activity.

• Green LED This LED indicates network speed and will light when connected to a 100 Mb network or not light when connected to a 10 Mb network.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

INTERFERENCE.

BLU linkIN OUT

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

GPIO/AUX

45IN6

AMP STATUS

SLEEP

+3.3V

OUT12IN

OUTPUT WIRING

BRIDGE

DUALDUAL

2 1

ETHERNET

100MbACT

2 14 3

5� AC Power Inlet

Connect the included AC power cord to this standard 15A, IEC type 320 inlet. Supported mains voltage range is 100-240V~.

6� Output Terminal (Barrier Block) Connectors

One four-pole, touch-proof terminal strip per channel pair. Accepts up to 10 AWG wire or terminal forks. See "Wiring Output

Connectors" on page 7

for information on wiring these

connectors.

7� Audio Input (Terminal Block) Connectors

Connect your audio source outputs to these inputs using the provided plug-in connectors. One 6-pin plug-in connector can be used per input pair. These inputs are high impedance, balanced connections. See "Wiring Input Connectors" on page 7 for information on wiring these connectors.

*WARNING: Only connect to networks that remain inside the building.

NOTE: The Ethernet port is for network control only and will not

transmit or receive BLU link audio.

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Connecting the AC Power Cord

IMPORTANT: The ampliﬁer output mode must be properly conﬁgured for the application before connecting the speakers and powering on the ampliﬁer. By default, all outputs are conﬁgured for Low Z operation. See

Connect your ampliﬁer to the AC mains power outlet using the supplied AC power cord. First, connect the IEC end of the cord to the IEC connector on the ampliﬁer. Then plug the other end of the cord to the AC mains.

WARNING: The third prong of the power connector (ground) is an important safety feature. Do not attempt to disable this ground connection by using an adapter or other methods.

Make certain the AC mains voltage and current ratings are sufﬁcient to deliver full power to all ampliﬁers. CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers use a universal power supply. The AC voltage requirements are 100V-240V~, 50/60Hz (±10%). If the AC line voltage varies outside of this acceptable range, the ampliﬁer’s power supply will turn off and the blue Power LED will ﬂash. The ampliﬁer will turn back on when the AC line voltage returns to safe operating levels.

Power Up Procedure

When turning on the ampliﬁer for the ﬁrst time:

1� Ensure all connections are disconnected with the exception of the power cord. 2� Press the ampliﬁer's POWER button. The Power indicator will light blue and the ampliﬁer will boot as long as sufﬁcient mains power is provided. 3� Once boot up is complete, turn the ENCODER counter-clockwise until all amp levels are set to -80dB in the front panel LCD. 4� Conﬁgure the ampliﬁer as described in "Conguring the Amp" on page 11.

NOTE: The ampliﬁer output mode must be properly conﬁgured for the application before connecting the speakers and powering on the ampliﬁer. By default, all outputs are conﬁgured for Low Z operation.

5� Once the ampliﬁer has been properly conﬁgured for the application, turn off the power — by pressing and holding the Power button for 2 seconds —

then disconnect the power cord.

6� Turn down the level of your audio source. 7� Make all connections as described in "Wiring Input Connectors" and "Wiring Output Connectors" on page 7. 8� Once all connections have been made, reconnect the power cord and turn on the ampliﬁer power. 9� Turn your audio source up to an optimum level. Refer to all device meters and ensure that at no point in the signal chain is the signal being clipped in

any way. If any of the ampliﬁer's Clip indicators light yellow, reduce the source level until the Clip LEDs no longer light.

10� Turn the ampliﬁer's ENCODER clockwise until the desired loudness or power level is achieved, while making sure the ampliﬁer's clip LEDs do not

light.

"Conguring the Amp" on page 11 for more information.

IMPORTANT: Always turn off the ampliﬁer — by pressing and holding the Power button for 2 seconds — and disconnect the power cord before making

any wiring or installation changes.

IMPORTANT: When powering a fully conﬁgured PA system, always turn the ampliﬁers on last and off ﬁrst. For help with determining your system’s optimum gain structure (signal levels) please refer to the Crown Ampliﬁer Application Guide, available online at

www.crownaudio.com.

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Hardware Setup

Precautions

Your ampliﬁer is protected from internal and external faults, but you should still take the following precautions for optimum performance and safety: 1� Conﬁgure the ampliﬁer 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 "Wiring Input Connectors" and "Wiring Output Connectors" on page 7. For advanced setup techniques, consult Crown’s Ampliﬁer Application Guide available online at www.crownaudio.com.

2� Use care 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�

5� Tampering with the circuitry or making unauthorized circuit changes may be hazardous and invalidate all agency listings. 6� Do not operate the ampliﬁer with the 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� Do not operate the ampliﬁer with less than the rated load impedance. Due to the ampliﬁer’s output protection, such a conﬁguration may result in

premature clipping and speaker damage.

REMEMBER: Crown is not liable for damage that results from overdriving other system components.

Never connect the output to a power supply, battery, or power main� Electrical shock may result�

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Wiring Input Connectors

Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired balanced cables (two-conductor plus shield). Balanced wiring provides better rejection of unwanted noise and hum, however, unbalanced line may also be used.

Use 6-pin plug-in cable ends at the amp input connectors. A male connector is supplied for each input of your model of ampliﬁer. Additional connectors are available from Crown (P/N 5024623).

Figure 4 shows connector pin assignments for balanced wiring and Figure 5 shows connector pin assignments for unbalanced wiring. Note that for

bridge mono operation, only the odd-numbered input channels (1,3) should be wired for each bridged pair.

Figure 4: Balanced wiring Figure 5: Unbalanced wiring

Wiring Output Connectors

IMPORTANT: The ampliﬁer output mode (Low Z, 70V, 100V) must be properly conﬁgured for the application before connecting the speakers. By default, all outputs are conﬁgured for Low Z operation. See "Conguring the Amp" on page 11 for more information.

Before making any output connections, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the ampliﬁer and carefully review the total impedance for loudspeakers connected to each ampliﬁer output. If multiple loudspeakers are connected to an output in Low Z mode (i.e., in series, parallel, or series-parallel), be certain the total system impedance is within allowed speciﬁcation for the output. When multiple loudspeakers are connected to one output in High Z mode, be certain total tapped power is below the rated power output for the channel. See "Specications" on page 78 for supported load speciﬁcations.

NOTE: The Crown-designed output cover does not need to be removed to connect the output wiring. Crown recommends using the included terminal fork connectors and two-conductor or four-

conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire. You may use terminal forks up to 10 AWG or bare wire for your output connectors (see Figure 6). For best results, Crown recommends Panduit part #PV10-6LF-L or equivalent terminal fork. For bare wire, it is highly recommended that output wiring is tinned. To reduce strain on input and output wiring, Crown recommends the use of horizontal lacer bars. For best results, Crown recommends Middle Atlantic® part# LBP-4R90 or equivalent horizontal lacer bar.

For low-impedance loads, refer to the table below and select the appropriate size of wire based on the distance from ampliﬁer to speaker.

Distance Wire Size

Up to 25 ft. (7.6m) 16 AWG 26-40 ft. (7.9-12.2m) 14 AWG 41-60 ft. (12.5-18.3m) 12 AWG > 60 ft (18.3m) 10 AWG

CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring.

Figure 6: Wiring output connectors

CAUTION: Never connect the speaker return to the chassis of the ampliﬁer, or damage to the ampliﬁer may result.

NOTE: Custom wiring should only be performed by qualiﬁed personnel. Class 2 output wiring is required.

For application-speciﬁc output connection diagrams, including how to wire outputs for bridge mono operation, see "Application Examples" on page

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Front Panel Menus & Navigation Overview

Press MENU ButtonSelect from list using ENCODER*Select from list using ENCODER*

Front Panel Menus & Navigation Overview

Menu Structure

The below diagram shows the CDi DriveCore's front panel menu structure, as well as how to navigate and control channel volume.

HOME VOLUME

Home Screen

Press CH1 SELECT Button (hold button for CH1 info)

Press CH2 SELECT Button (hold button for CH2 info)

Press CH3 SELECT Button (hold button for CH3 info)

Press and hold ENCODER

Congure Amplier

Guided Setup

Amp Wiring

(Y, Bridge)

Input Source

Output Mode

(70V / 100V)

Speaker Tunings /

DSP

Output Fader

Linking

Select from list using ENCODER*

Press CH4 SELECT Button (hold button for CH4 info)

System Settings

Lighting / Display

Options

Security

Amp Gain Mode

Power Modes

Diagnostics

SYSTEM MENU

Select from list using ENCODER*

Turn ENCODER

Ch. 1 Selected

Ch. 2 Selected

Ch. 3 Selected

Ch. 4 Selected

Network

NETWORK MENUSYSTEM SETTINGS MENUCONFIGURE AMPLIFIER MENU

Cong (DHCP)

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

HiQnet Address

Adjusts System Volume

(aects all channels)

Turn ENCODER

BLU link

BLU LINK STATUS MENU

Current Sample

Master Priority

Input Port

Status

Select from list using ENCODER*

Output Port

Status

Input Error Count

Input Corrected

Count

Adjusts Channel 1

Volume

Adjusts Channel 2

Volume

Adjusts Channel 3

Volume

Adjusts Channel 4

Volume

Rate

BLU LINK SETTINGS MENU

Sample Rate

Priority

BLU Link Out 1

Channel / Source

Select from list using ENCODER*

BLU Link Out 2

Channel / Source

BLU Link Out 3

Channel / Source

BLU Link Out 4

Channel / Source

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Save Preset

Load Preset

EDIT DSP MENU

Input Delay

Input PEQ

Xover

Output PEQ

Output Delay

Limiter

Speaker Tuning

Figure 7: Menu structure diagram

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Input Error Reset

Output Error Count

Output Corrected

Count

Output Error Reset

Version

Mac Address

Master Mac

Address

*Turn then press the ENCODER to make selections.

Note: BLU link options available in BLU link CDi DriveCore models only.

Note: Channels 3 and 4 available in 4-channel CDi DriveCore models only.

Front Panel Menus & Navigation Overview

The Home Screen

The Home screen (shown in Figure 8) is the ﬁrst screen displayed in the CDi DriveCore's front panel display once the ampliﬁer has completed the boot sequence.

From the Home screen, the ENCODER can be turned to adjust system volume or pressed and held to access the Diagnostics screen, the CHANNEL SELECT buttons can be pressed (or held) to adjust individual channel volume using the ENCODER, or the MENU button can be pressed to enter the Main menu to conﬁgure and view information about the ampliﬁer.

The Home screen shows at-a-glance ampliﬁer conﬁguration information, as shown in

Figure 9. Here you can see the currently loaded device preset, device IP address, CDi

DriveCore conﬁguration, channel volume settings, and more.

NOTE: Throughout sections of this manual, some illustrations and text will refer to channel pair 1-2 only. Note that connections and settings for channels 3-4 (available on 4-channel CDi DriveCore models) are identical. Each channel can be conﬁgured independently in all models.

Figure 8: Home screen

Conﬁguration

Current Device Preset Device IP Address

Channel Volume Settings

Error Messages Are Displayed Here

Figure 9: Home screen layout

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Adjusting Channel Volume

WARNING -

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

- ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE` VOIR LE CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 14 3

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU lin kIN OUT

OUT12IN

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

45IN6

SLEEP

WARNING -

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

- ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE` VOIR LE CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 14 3

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU lin kIN OUT

OUT12IN

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

45IN6

SLEEP

WARNING -

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

- ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE` VOIR LE CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

APPARATET MA TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING PERMITTED.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

WARNING

OUTPUTOUTPUT INPUT

2 14 3

2 1

DUALDUAL

BRIDGE

OUTPUT WIRING

ETHERNET

100Mb

ACT

GPIO/AUX

BLU lin kIN OUT

OUT12IN

AMP STATUS

+3.3V

45IN6

SLEEP

Adjusting Channel Volume

Channel volume can either be controlled globally or independently per channel. The volume range is from -80dB to 0dB. For gain structure purposes, it is important to note that volume adjustment occurs at the end of the DSP signal chain and before output limiting.

To adjust system (global) volume:

1� From the Home screen, turn the ENCODER. The volumes for all channels will be adjusted respectively.

NOTE: When adjusting system volume, all independent channel volume settings are adjusted relative to each other. This means that the minimum/ maximum global volume limits are governed by the channel with the highest or lowest volume setting.

To adjust the volume of a particular channel:

1� Select one of the channels using the corresponding SELECT button — the selected channel will now be highlighted in the display.

TIP: An alternative method for adjusting channel volume is to press and hold one of the channel SELECT buttons to bring up the Channel screen.

2� Turn the ENCODER to adjust the selected channel's volume.

3� When done, press the BACK button to deselect the channel.

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Conguring the Amp

This section of the manual describes how to conﬁgure the CDi DriveCore ampliﬁer for your application using the front panel user interface. This includes assigning input channels, editing internal routing and DSP settings, and conﬁguring output mode settings. CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers can be conﬁgured using the built-in Guided Setup or manually using the individual menu options in the Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer menu. Conﬁguration can also be performed from a PC using HiQnet Audio Architect. For information on conﬁguring the CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers using Audio Architect, see "Installing

Audio Architect & Conguring the Network" on page 23

About Input & Output Conﬁguration

The CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers ship from the factory with each output channel sourced from its respective analog input (e.g., analog input 1 goes to output 1, etc.), as shown in

Figure 10.

When viewing the Home screen, signal ﬂow is represented by lines that traverse from the input source (leftmost box) to the channel output (rightmost box).

Analog 1 Source Input

Channel Assignment

Output Channel 1

Additional ampliﬁer conﬁguration information can be seen at-a-glance on the Home screen, as shown in

Figure 11.

Input Channel

Assignment

Signal Wiring

("Y'ed" inputs shown)

Figure 11: CDi DriveCore conﬁguration example viewed from the front panel Home screen

Signal Routing

Figure 10: Default CDi DriveCore conﬁguration

Current Device Preset

No Speaker

Tuning/DSP Used

IP Address

Lightning Bolt Indicates Output Conﬁgured for High Z Operation

Ganged Block Indicates Output is Conﬁgured for Bridge Mono Operation

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Conguring the Amp

Using the Guided Setup

The Guided Setup walks you through all the steps to conﬁgure the ampliﬁer. This includes assigning input channels, conﬁguring internal DSP wiring and settings, and conﬁguring output operation.

To congure the amplier using the Guided Setup:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the “Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer” option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Guided Setup" option from the menu. 4� Follow the on-screen steps, making selections with the ENCODER. If you wish to exit

the Guided Setup at any time, press the MENU button.

NOTE: After completing the Guided Setup, conﬁguration settings will be retained after power cycling the amp. However, it's a good idea to save the conﬁguration. The conﬁguration must be saved before loading another device preset or the settings will be lost. See "Saving Device Presets" on

page 63

for information on saving device presets.

Figure 12: Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer menu

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Conﬁguring Amp Wiring & Bridge Mode

From the Amp Wiring Setup screen (see Figure 13), input wiring can be conﬁgured. Here you can conﬁgure an input to feed multiple outputs (referred to as "Y'ing" the signal).

Bridge mono operation can also be conﬁgured from this screen. Bridging a pair of ampliﬁer outputs will increase the power and voltage available at the output.

To congure input wiring and/or bridge mode manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the “Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer” option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Amp Wiring" option from the menu. 4� Select the desired options for your application, making selections with the ENCODER. 5� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available input options:

• Y 1+2

• Y 2+3*

• Y 3+4*

Figure 13: Amp Wiring Setup screen

Available output options:

• Bridge 1+2

• Bridge 3+4*

For information on conﬁguring signal routing and bridge mode settings in Audio Architect, see "Conguring Amp Wiring & Output Modes in

Audio Architect" on page 39

*Channel 3 and 4 options available in 4-channel CDi DriveCore models only.

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Conguring the Amp

Assigning Input Sources

Input sources can be assigned from the Input Source screen (see Figure 14). The default preset (Preset 1) is conﬁgured with all analog inputs feeding their respective output channels.

To assign input sources manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Input Source" option. 4� Use the ENCODER to select each input channel block and edit the input channel

source assignment. TIP: When assigning a BLU link input channel, the "BLU" option must ﬁrst be

selected from the list, then the ENCODER must be pressed. Turning the ENCODER will then select the desired BLU link channel from the list.

5� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available options:

Figure 14: Input Source screen

• Analog 1

• Analog 2

• Analog 1+2 (mono summed)

• Analog 3*

• Analog 4*

• Analog 3+4* (mono summed)

• Any available BLU link channel**

• None

For information on assigning input sources in Audio Architect, see "Assigning Input Sources in Audio Architect" on page 36.

*Channel 3 and 4 options available in 4-channel CDi DriveCore models only. **BLU link options available in BLU link CDi DriveCore models only. BLU link channels 129-256 not available when using a BLU link bus operating at a

96kHz sample rate.

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Conﬁguring Output Modes

From the Output Mode Setup screen (see Figure 15), outputs can be conﬁgured for Low Z or High Z operation. By default, the CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers are conﬁgured for Low Z (2/4/8Ω) operation on all outputs.

To congure output mode settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Output Mode (70V/100V)" option from the menu. 4� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 5� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 15: Output Mode Setup screen

Available options:

• 2/4/8 (LoZ), 70V, 100V Conﬁgures the output for the application type. Select the "2/4/8" option for conventional low-impedance (2/4/8Ω) passive speakers, or choose the appropriate voltage setting if conﬁguring the output for a high-impedance (constant-voltage) install application.

NOTE: If a pair of outputs are conﬁgured for bridge mono operation, selecting the 70V option will provide 140V and selecting the 100V option will provide 200V.

For additional information on output modes and conﬁguring output mode settings in Audio Architect, see "Conguring Amp Wiring & Output

Modes in Audio Architect" on page 39.

Conﬁguring DSP

From the Speaker Tunings/DSP menu (see Figure 16) crossover, delay, and limiter settings can be adjusted to optimize the loudspeakers. Speaker tunings can also be selected for certain JBL models to easily optimize DSP settings for a particular loudspeaker model. Note that this screen shows the status of each DSP module (block). When a module is darkened, it is bypassed. When a module is bright, it is enabled.

To edit speaker tuning/DSP settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Speaker Tunings/DSP" option from the menu. 4� Use the ENCODER to select the module you wish to edit. 5� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 6� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 16: Speaker Tunings/DSP screen

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Delay

The CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers have an Input Delay (pre-crossover) and Output Delay (postcrossover) DSP module for each channel. Each is selectable when navigating the Speaker Tunings/DSP screen (see Figure 16). Once an Input or Output Delay module has been selected, delay settings can be edited from the Delay screen (see Figure 17).

The Output Delay can be used to time-align the various drivers in a multi-way speaker system or for close-proximity zone delay (to compensate for the slap-delay artifacts caused when bleed from an adjacent zone is audible). A total of up to 100ms of delay time is available in each Output Delay. The Input Delay can be used for delaying the system to the stage backline, delay ﬁlls, zone delay, or whenever more delay time is required than the Output Delay has to offer. The Input Delays provide an additional 1 second of delay time for each channel. Delay can be adjusted in milliseconds, feet, or meters.

To edit delay settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Speaker Tunings/DSP" option from the menu. 4� Select the "Input Delay" or "Output Delay" icon for the channel you wish to edit. 5� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 6� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available options/parameters:

• Enable (Off, On) Turns the Delay on or off.

• Seconds (Input Delay: 0 – 1sec, Output Delay: 0 – 100ms) Adjusts the delay time in milliseconds.

• Feet (Input Delay: 0 – 1127ft, Output Delay: 0 – 112�7ft) Adjusts the delay time in feet.

• Meters (Input Delay: 0 – 343m, Output Delay: 0 – 34�3m) Adjusts the delay time in meters.

For information on editing these settings in Audio Architect, see "Input/Output Delay Panels" on page 44.

Figure 17: Delay screen

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PEQ (Parametric EQ)

PEQ settings can be edited from the PEQ screen (see Figure 18). Input and Output PEQs are available. The Output (post-crossover) PEQs are typically used for speaker tuning settings, and the Input (pre-crossover) PEQs provide additional EQ ﬁltering for the system if required.

To edit PEQ settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Speaker Tunings/DSP" option from the menu. 4� Select the pre or post-crossover "PEQ" icon for the channel you wish to edit. 5� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 6� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available options/parameters:

• Enable (Off, On) Turns the PEQ on or off.

• Band (Band 1 – Band 8) Selects the ﬁlter band for editing.

• Type Selects the type of ﬁlter for the band. See available ﬁlter types listed below.

• Frequency (20Hz – 22kHz) Sets the center/corner frequency of the band.

• Gain (±20dB) Sets the amount of gain (boost/cut) applied to the band.

• Slope (3 – 15 dB/Oct) Sets the slope rate of the band for Shelf-type ﬁlters (only visible when a Shelf ﬁlter is selected).

• Width (0�10 – 32) Sets the width of the band for Bell-type ﬁlters, or adjusts the resonant peak for 2nd Order Lowpass/Highpass ﬁlters (only visible when one of the aforementioned ﬁlter types is selected).

Figure 18: PEQ screen

Available lter types:

• Bell

• Low Shelf

• High Shelf

• LP BW1 (Butterworth 6dB/oct lowpass ﬁlter)

• HP BW1 (Butterworth 6dB/oct highpass ﬁlter)

• LP 2nd Order (6-12dB/oct lowpass ﬁlter with variable resonant peak using the Width parameter)

• HP 2nd Order (6-12dB/oct highpass ﬁlter with variable resonant peak using the Width parameter)

• Allpass 1 (90º phase shift)

• Allpass 2 (180º phase shift)

"Input/Output EQ Panels" on page 43 for information on editing the PEQs in Audio Architect.

See

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Crossover

Crossover ﬁlter settings can be edited from the Crossover screen (see Figure 19). Crossover ﬁlters are used to restrict the range of frequencies sent to a loudspeaker or driver for protection and sound optimization.

To edit crossover settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Speaker Tunings/DSP" option from the menu. 4� Select the "XOVER" icon for the channel you wish to edit. 5� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 6� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available options/parameters:

• HP Enable (Off, On) Enables or disables the high-pass ﬁlter.

• HP Type (Bessel 12 – 48dB/octave, Butterworth 6 – 48dB/octave, Linkwitz-Riley 12 – 48dB/octave) Selects the high-pass ﬁlter's type and slope rate in dB/octave.

• HP Freq (16Hz – 20kHz) Sets the high-pass ﬁlter's corner frequency.

• LP Enable (Off, On) Enables or disables the low-pass ﬁlter.

• LP Type (Bessel 12 – 48dB/octave, Butterworth 6 – 48dB/octave, Linkwitz-Riley 12 – 48dB/octave) Selects the low-pass ﬁlter's type and slope rate in dB/octave.

• LP Freq (16Hz – 20kHz) Sets the low-pass ﬁlter's corner frequency.

• Gain (-60 to 24dB) Adjusts the crossover output gain, pre limiter.

• Polarity (Normal, Inverted) Selects between normal or inverted polarity for the selected output.

Figure 19: Crossover screen

See "Crossover Panel" on page 42 for information on editing the Crossover in Audio Architect.

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Limiter

The CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers include the LevelMAX™ suite of limiters. Limiter settings can be edited from the Limiter screen (see Figure 20). Limiters are used to set a "ceiling" on the output level to protect drivers from over-excursion. The thermal limiters in the CDi DriveCore Series ampliﬁers can also protect against thermal driver failure (overheating).

To edit limiter settings manually:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Conﬁgure Ampliﬁer" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Speaker Tunings/DSP" option from the menu. 4� Select the "Limit" icon for the channel you wish to edit. 5� Use the ENCODER to navigate, make selections, and edit settings. 6� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Available options/parameters:

Figure 20: Limiter screen

• Enable (Off, On) Turns the Limiter on or off.

• RMS Voltage (1 – 400VRMS) Sets the RMS voltage limit for the output.

• Thermal Voltage (1 – 500V) Sets the long-term output power limit of the ampliﬁer to what the loudspeaker load can handle without overheating and going into thermal compression. This is based on the AES power/voltage ratings of drivers outlined in the AES2-2012 standard.

• Thermal Response (1 – 600 sec) Sets the time it takes for the thermal limiter to adjust output voltage. This is based on the AES power/voltage ratings of drivers outlined in the AES22012 standard.

NOTE: The LevelMax limiters include sidechain EQ for advanced speaker tunings. Sidechain EQ parameters are not user adjustable. Additional limiter parameters are available in Audio Architect. For more information, see "LevelMAX Panel" on page 45. For more information on the LevelMAX limiters and how to set the parameters, see the LevelMAX white paper available at www.crownaudio.com.

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Conﬁguring Speaker Tunings

Speaker tunings can be selected when navigating the Guided Setup or at the end of each channel from the Speaker Tunings/DSP screen (see Figure 21).

Speaker tunings apply DSP settings speciﬁc to a particular speaker, making it easy to optimize a speaker's performance.

To select a speaker tuning for a channel:

will appear that reads "No Tuning".

5� Press the ENCODER. A list of available speaker tunings will appear on the screen. 6� Use the ENCODER to navigate the list then press the ENCODER to select the matching speaker series. Additional prompts will appear to allow

selection of the speciﬁc speaker model and additional options depending on the tuning selected.

7� A conﬁrmation prompt will appear that provides additional information on the tuning. Use the ENCODER to apply or cancel the selection. 8� Repeat for any additional channels. 9� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen. 10� The screenshot below shows an example of how the Home screen will look after speaker tunings have been conﬁgured.

Figure 21: Selecting a speaker tuning

See "Conguring Speaker Tunings in Audio Architect" on page 41 for information about conﬁguring speaker tunings in Audio Architect.

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Conﬁguring Output Fader Linking

The Output Fader Linking screen (see Figure 22) allows the ampliﬁer's output channel levels and mutes to be linked for ganged operation.

To edit the Output Fader Linking settings:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "System Settings" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "Output Fader Linking" option from the menu, then press the ENCODER. 4� Turn the ENCODER to select the desired option, then press the ENCODER to toggle

whether the option is enabled (checked) or disabled (unchecked).

5� When done, use the ENCODER to select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 22: Output Fader Linking screen

NOTE: The output level faders can also be linked using Audio Architect. See"Main CDi

DriveCore Control Panel" on page 34

Available options:

• Link Ch1 and Ch2 Links channel 1 and channel 2 output level faders for ganged operation.

• Link Ch2 and Ch3 Links channel 2 and channel 3 output level faders for ganged operation. This option is only available in 4-channel amp models.

• Link Ch3 and Ch4 Links channel 3 and channel 4 output level faders for ganged operation. This option is only available in 4-channel amp models.

for more information.

TIP: Checking multiple checkboxes allows adjacent channels to be linked. For example, checking the "Link Ch1 and Ch2" checkbox and the "Link Ch2 and Ch3" checkbox will link channels 1, 2, and 3 together. Checking all checkboxes will link all channels together.

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Conﬁguring BLU link Settings

The BLU link Settings menu is only available in BLU link CDi DriveCore models. From the BLU link Settings menu (see Figure 23), BLU link sample rate, clock priority, and outputs can be conﬁgured.

To congure BLU link settings:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "BLU link" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Select the "BLU link Settings" option from the menu. 4� Select the desired options for your application, making selections with the ENCODER. 5� When done, select "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 23: BLU link Settings menu

Available options:

• Sample Rate (48kHz, 96kHz) Sets the BLU link sample rate in the ampliﬁer. Sample rate can be set to 48kHz (default) or 96kHz. When set to 48kHz, the ampliﬁer can access BLU link channels 1-256. When set to 96kHz, the ampliﬁer can access BLU link channels 1-128.

NOTE: The sample rate must be set to match all other devices on the BLU link bus in order to pass BLU link audio. NOTE: The CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers process audio using a ﬁxed 96kHz internal sampling rate. When using a BLU link sample rate of 48kHz, the

audio signal from the BLU link bus will be sample rate converted from 48kHz up to 96kHz when entering the amp, and any audio signals sent from the amp back to the BLU link bus will be converted from 96kHz down to 48kHz.

NOTE: If the amp is conﬁgured to use any BLU link channels between 129-256 and the sample rate is then changed from 48kHz to 96kHz, all BLU link assignments above 128 will default back to an "unassigned" state since they will no longer be applicable at 96kHz.

• Priority (0-254) Determines which device on the BLU link bus will provide audio clock for the entire bus. The higher the value, the higher the priority. Under certain conditions, such as when two devices have the same Priority settings, other factors may be used to determine BLU link clock priority (see"Mastership" on page 61 for more information).

• BLU link Channel Output 1-4* (Off, 1-254 @ 48kHz / 1-128 @ 96kHz) The CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers are capable of outputting up to 2 channels (2-channel models) or 4 channels (4-channel models) of audio onto the BLU link bus. These options allow you to assign the desired BLU link output channels. Channels 1-256 are available when using a 48kHz BLU link sample rate and channels 1-128 are available when using a 96kHz BLU link sample rate.

• BLU link Source Output 1-4* These options allow you to select the source to route to each BLU link output channel, with the following options available:

• Analog Input 1-4* (routes the pre-processed audio signal from the input)

• Amp Output 1-4* (routes the same audio signal present at the ampliﬁer outputs)

For information on routing BLU link channels to the ampliﬁer's inputs, see "Assigning Input Sources" on page 14. For information on conﬁguring BLU link output settings in Audio Architect, see "Conguring BLU link Outputs" on page 38. *Channel 3 and 4 options available in 4-channel CDi DriveCore models only.

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Introduction to HiQnet Audio Architect

CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers can be set up from either the front panel or from the HiQnet Audio Architect software program. Access to some settings and functionality are only available from Audio Architect.

The latest version of Audio Architect can be downloaded at www.audioarchitect.harmanpro.com/en-US/software. To communicate with Audio Architect, the ampliﬁer must be connected to a TCP\IP network via the rear panel Ethernet port and, in some cases, conﬁgured for the network.

NOTE: The BLU link ports available on BLU link CDi DriveCore models cannot be used for network control and monitoring of the ampliﬁer. When Audio Architect is ﬁrst loaded, the software will scan the network for HiQnet devices. All devices that are discovered on the network will be found

under the Device Tree menu in the left-hand side of the Main Audio Architect window (see

Figure 24).

Figure 24: Device Tree menu

NOTE: If devices are not discovered and displayed in the Device Tree menu as shown above, the device and/or network may not be conﬁgured correctly. See "Conguring Amplier Network Settings" on page 24 for information on conﬁguring network settings.

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Conﬁguring Ampliﬁer Network Settings

Network settings can be conﬁgured from either the CDi DriveCore's front panel or from the NetSetter software application. DHCP is enabled by default, allowing the CDi DriveCore ampliﬁers to automatically obtain an IP address when connecting to an Ethernet switch or router with an active DHCP server, or when using Auto-IP.

Conﬁguring the Network from the Front Panel

To congure the amplier's network settings from the front panel:

1� From the Home screen, press the MENU button. 2� Select the "Network" option from the menu using the ENCODER. 3� Use the ENCODER to select and edit network settings. 4� When done, select "Save" then "Done" at the bottom of the screen for the changes to

take affect.

TIP: To quickly conﬁgure multiple HiQnet devices, connect all the devices and conﬁguration computer to the same network and use the NetSetter software application (see

"Conguring the Network using NetSetter" on page 25).

Figure 25: Network screen

Available options/parameters:

• Conﬁg (DHCP, Static) Turns DHCP on or off. Select "DHCP" to allow the ampliﬁer to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or via Auto-IP. Select "Static" to manually conﬁgure the ampliﬁer's network settings.

• IP Allows for viewing and editing of the ampliﬁer's IP address.

• Subnet Allows for viewing and editing of the ampliﬁer's subnet mask.

• Gateway Allows for viewing and editing of the gateway address, if required to access the network. If using a router, the gateway address will typically be the router address.

• HiQnet Allows for viewing and editing of the HiQnet node address. Each device on a HiQnet network must have a unique node address.

For additional information on network conﬁguration, please visit www.audioarchitect.harmanpro.com.

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Conﬁguring the Network using NetSetter

NetSetter is a software tool which enables you to discover HiQnet devices and reconﬁgure their network settings in real time, from one central location. Its function is to conﬁgure a system of devices to interoperate correctly on the same network and resolve conﬂicts quickly and easily. The latest version of NetSetter can be downloaded at www.audioarchitect.harmanpro.com/en-US/software.

The top of the NetSetter window displays overall operational functions that are available. At the bottom of the NetSetter window is an informational section that lists the number of discovered devices and the IP address of the DHCP server (if available). There is also information regarding the PC HiQnet Address, IP Address, and Subnet Mask.

Figure 26: NetSetter window

1� PC Adapter

Use this dropdown menu to select the Network Interface Card (NIC) that NetSetter will use to attempt to discover HiQnet devices. All available NIC’s are listed by IP Address. Selecting a new NIC will force a rescan of the network to which the new NIC is connected.

2� Display

The options available in this dropdown menu will ﬁlter the device list as follows:

a� All Devices

This is the default setting. All discovered devices are displayed.

b� HiQnet ID conﬂicts

Only discovered devices with HiQnet address conﬂicts are displayed.

c� IP address conﬂicts

Only discovered devices with IP address conﬂicts are displayed.

d� All conﬂicts

Only discovered devices with either HiQnet address conﬂicts or IP address conﬂicts are displayed.

e� Locked

Only devices in a Locked conﬁguration will be displayed.

f� Discovering

Only devices in the process of being discovered will be displayed.

g� Discovered

Only discovered devices with no conﬂicts will be displayed.

h� DHCP/Auto-IP

All devices which have been discovered with DHCP/Auto-IP enabled and those which have been set to use DHCP/Auto-IP on applying the edits are displayed.

3� Rescan Network

Clicking this button re-scans the network to which the currently selected NIC is connected.

4� Export

Clicking this button brings up a “Save As” window, allowing you to save the HiQnet Addresses and IP Conﬁgurations of all devices on the network as a .CSV (Comma Separated Values) formatted ﬁle. This allows you to archive the information and open it in a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft® Excel®.

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5� Proxies

This feature is used to connect to devices that cannot automatically be located by Audio Architect due to network conﬁguration or security measures via proxy connections.

6� Static Routes

This feature is used to set up a static route and connect directly to a device located on a different subnet than the PC.

7� Clear Container

Resets the Container/Position Venue data of the selected device. The action occurs on either "Apply Current Edits" or "Apply and Exit" so that changes may be undone with the Undo Current Edits button.

8� Undo Current Edits

Resets any open edits in the grid to the values as currently on the network.

9� Apply Current Edits

Conﬁrms any open edits in the grid. Devices update accordingly until connection is re-established with HiQnet NetSetter.

10� Apply and Exit

Conﬁrms and saves any open edits in the grid. Devices update accordingly until connection is re-established with HiQnet.

NOTE: If you have made changes to NetSetter and attempt to exit the program, the conﬁrmation window shown in Figure 27 will appear. Clicking OK will apply the edits you have made since opening NetSetter. Clicking Cancel will return you to the program.

Figure 27: Conﬁrmation window

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The NetSetter Grid

The NetSetter grid is divided into the 12 sections described below.

Figure 28: NetSetter grid

1� MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the discovered device. The data in this ﬁeld cannot be edited.

NOTE: If more than one MAC address is discovered for a single device (e.g., HiQnet device MAC address, AVB card MAC address, etc.), the ﬁeld will be represented as a dropdown menu and the desired MAC address can be selected from the list. For a device connected to the same control network with two control MAC addresses, the MAC address ﬁeld will be displayed in red.

2� DHCP/Auto-IP

If the discovered device is conﬁgured to use DHCP/Auto-IP, this checkbox will be checked. If the discovered device is not using DHCP/Auto-IP, you may check the box so it will do so on applying edits. The device row will then become selected. The device will attempt to have its IP settings conﬁgured by DHCP on applying the edits; if no DHCP server is present, the device will attempt to have IP settings conﬁgured by Auto-IP.

All devices in the current ﬁlter view may be conﬁgured with DHCP/Auto-IP enabled by checking the checkbox in the column header — the individual checkboxes for all devices will become checked. If a single individual checkbox for a device is subsequently unchecked, the column header DHCP/ Auto-IP checkbox will be automatically unchecked. Conversely, all devices in the current ﬁlter view can be conﬁgured with DHCP/Auto-IP disabled by unchecking the checkbox in the column header.

DHCP server status will be among the information displayed at the bottom of the NetSetter window. If a DHCP server is not detected, the information will read "DHCP server not detected". Note that checking a device’s DHCP/Auto-IP checkbox has no immediate effect on the column sort order.

NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.

3� IP Address

Displays the IP address of the discovered device. A valid IP address may be edited inline. If the edited value scopes the device out of the current Display ﬁlter, it will not be visible.

NOTE: A discovered device with an IP address that conﬂicts with that of another, already discovered device will be displayed in red. A conﬂicting IP address may be edited inline if you wish to change the device IP address on applying current edits. If DHCP/Auto-IP is enabled, the IP address ﬁeld may not be edited inline.

NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.

4� Subnet Mask

Displays the Subnet Mask of the discovered device. The Subnet Mask may be edited inline. The device row will be ordered accordingly with the current column sort immediately on successful editing of the ﬁeld. The device row will remain selected.

NOTE: If DHCP/Auto-IP is enabled, the Subnet Mask ﬁeld may not be edited inline.

NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.

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5� Default Gateway

Displays the Default Gateway of the discovered device. The Default Gateway may be edited inline. The device row will be ordered accordingly with the current column sort immediately on successful editing of the ﬁeld. The device row will remain selected.

NOTE: If DHCP/Auto-IP is enabled, the Default Gateway ﬁeld may not be edited inline.

If the device is being rediscovered, then the following behavior will occur:

• When the device is not selected, the device Default Gateway address ﬁeld is displayed but is grayed out.

• When the device is selected and highlighted in orange, the ﬁeld is represented in dark gray.

NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.

6� Device ID

Displays the HiQnet address of the discovered device. This ﬁeld may be edited inline if you want to change the device HiQnet address. If the edited value scopes the device out of the current Display ﬁlter, it will not be visible and no devices will be selected. If devices are discovered with a conﬂicting HiQnet address, then the following will occur:

• The HiQnet ID ﬁeld of a discovered device will be displayed in pink when a HiQnet address conﬂicts with that of another, already discovered HiQnet address.

• When the device is selected and highlighted in orange, the ﬁeld is represented in red.

• The HiQnet address is not displayed, instead a dash is displayed as grayed out.

NOTE: A conﬂicting HiQnet address may be edited inline if you want to change the device HiQnet address.

NOTE: Devices are not discoverable at the IP level. A device which is not discoverable at the IP level (invalid IP address, etc.) will not be able to

report a HiQnet address. In this instance, the HiQnet ID ﬁeld will display a "?" to indicate that the ﬁeld may exist but that the software does not have enough discoverability of the device to determine the value. A blank ﬁeld or "-" implies the value is null and the HiQnet ID ﬁeld may not be edited inline.

NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.

7� Random ID Reboot

When enabled, the device will be given a random HiQnet address. If you want to set the HiQnet address of a device to a random ID, check the Random ID checkbox. If the checkbox is unchecked before applying current edits, the prior HiQnet ID value will be restored.

All devices in the current ﬁlter view may be set to Random HiQnet ID by checking the checkbox in the column header — the individual checkboxes for all devices will become checked. If any individual checkbox is subsequently unchecked, the column header Random ID checkbox will automatically be unchecked. Conversely, if all devices in the current ﬁlter view are set to Random ID on and the Random HiQnet ID column header checkbox is checked, all devices may be set to Random ID off by unchecking the column header checkbox — the individual checkboxes for all devices will become unchecked.

NOTE: Devices are not discoverable at the IP level. A device which is not discoverable at the IP level (invalid IP address, etc.) will not be able to report a HiQnet address. In this instance, the Random ID checkbox will be unavailable.

8� Status

Displays the current discovery status of the device. The Status ﬁeld may not be edited. Discovery status hierarchy is as follows:

a� Discovered

If a device has a unique IP address and a unique HiQnet address, this condition will be shown unless the device is access controlled. When the device is not selected, the "Discovered" label is represented in green.

The "Discovered" status is determined by the following conditions:

• The device is discoverable at the MAC address level.

• The device has a valid and unique IP address (manual or DHCP/Auto-IP).

• The device has a unique HiQnet address.

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