Rane CP 62 User Manual

OPERATORS MANUAL CP 62

COMMERCIAL PROCESSOR

QUICK START

This unit packs a lot of features, so let’s start by just getting some music running through it. Make all connections

with the power amplifiers off. The CP 62 must be earth grounded for safety and correct operation. Connect a wire to the
grounding screw (near the POWER input jack) to a known earth ground. The CP 62 can drive two zones with separate
program and levels. Zone 1 can be a stereo zone (determined by the MONO/STEREO MODE switch on the rear), we’ll
hook that up next. The zone outputs are fully balanced, so we recommend the use of balanced cables (¼" Tip-Ring­Sleeve) to connect to the amplifier. If the amplifier’s inputs are unbalanced, the CP 62 still works fine using ¼" (Tip­Sleeve) connectors if cable lengths are kept short (under 10 feet). Connect the CP 62 ZONE 1 LEFT and RIGHT
OUTPUTS to the amplifier inputs. Hook up a CD or tuner to PROGRAM INPUT 1 using a standard stereo RCA cable.
Plug the RS 2 power supply into the red power connector on the back of the CP 62 and its line cord into the AC line—the

PWR LED should come on. Turn both ZONE LEVEL controls fully counter clockwise. Turn the PROGRAM INPUT
LEVEL LINE 1 up to 12 o’clock. Now it’s OK to turn on the amplifer. Slowly turn up ZONE 1 LEVEL. With the CD/

tuner playing, you should hear program coming from the speakers.

Now connect your other sources to the other PROGRAM INPUTS. Select each input with the ZONE 1 PROGRAM

SELECT switch. Adjust individual source levels with the PROGRAM INPUT LEVELS. Adjust zone volume with the
ZONE LEVEL control. Tailor the zone 1 equalizer to your liking. Connect a second amplifer to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT

and run separate programs and levels to another room.

Never connect anything except an Rane RS 2 power supply to the thing that looks like a red telephone jack on

the rear of the CP 62. This is an AC input and requires special attention if you do not have an operational power supply

exactly like the one originally packed with your unit.

Never connect anything except the optional Rane R1 zone assign or R2 source and level remote controls (or

their equivalent) to the things that look like black telephone handset jacks on the rear of the CP 62. These are not
telephone connections.

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. MICROPHONE LEVEL control: Adjusts the level for the paging microphone. The initial level is set by the MIC TRIM on

the rear panel so that this control can have the greatest range without distortion or feedback.

2. MICROPHONE DUCKER SENSITIVITY control: Sets the sensitivity at which the microphone signal ducks the program

material for paging purposes. If the ambient background noise level is high this control should be set lower to prevent false
triggers. A microphone with a switch is recommended.

3. PHONE/LINE LEVEL control: Sets the level for the phone system paging or voice line input.

4. PHONE/LINE DUCKER SENSITIVITY control: Sets the sensitivity at which the phone/line signal ducks the program

material for paging purposes. If the ambient background noise level is high this control should be set lower to prevent false
triggers.

5. IN USE LEDS: Indicate the source of the page. Also useful in determining why a pager is locked out due to the priority
page lockout feature. (See PAGING PRIORITY INTERNAL JUMPER OPTION described on page Manual-4.)

6. Front panel ZONE ASSIGN switch: Selects which zone the rear panel selected paging input will be routed to and activate
program ducking. (For more information see the REMOTE ZONE ASSIGN INPUT JACK section on page Manual-4.)

7. PROGRAM INPUT LEVEL controls: Adjust the relative levels of each of the four program inputs.

8. OVERLOAD LEDS: Indicate overload for the post-EQ, pre-zone signals.

9. PROGRAM SELECT rotary switch: Selects line inputs 1, 2, 3 or the priority/line 4 Input for each zone.

10. ZONE LEVEL control: Independently controls the volume in zone 1 and zone 2.

11. REMOTE CONTROL switch: Disables the front panel PROGRAM SELECT and ZONE LEVEL controls for each zone.

This alsoenables the SOURCE & LEVEL REMOTE jacks on the rear panel for remote control of these functions using the
optional R2 remote control.

12. ZONE 1 stereo graphic equalizer: Adjusts the frequency contour for the stereo zone 1 outputs (±12 dB). When zone 1 is
used in a dual mono mode, both channels receive the same EQ.

13. ZONE 2 mono graphic equalizer: Adjusts the frequency contour for the mono zone 2 output (±12 dB).

14. POWER indicator: Illuminates a warm yellow glow when the CP 62 is connected to an appropriate power source.

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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. PHONE/LINE PAGING INPUT jack: This ¼" unbalanced TS (Tip-Sleeve) jack connects to a telephone system paging

output or any line level paging signal. Automatic ducking of the program signal occurs during paging.

2. MIC PAGING INPUT jack: This is a 3-pin balanced mic input for paging purposes. Automatic ducking of the program

input signal occurs when a page begins.

3. MIC TRIM control: This adjusts the microphone preamp initial gain, preventing possible feedback or distortion.

4. PAGING INPUTS ASSIGN switch: This switch determines which paging input can be remotely zone assigned. (See the

REMOTE ZONE ASSIGN INPUT JACK section on page Manual-4.)

5. PAGING DUCKER DEPTH control: When paging occurs, these controls set the volume of the program material. They

are adjustable from essentially off at “0” (no program sound) to about 3 dB below the paging level at “10”.

6. PROGRAM INPUT jacks 1-3: These stereo pairs of RCA connectors are line level inputs, suitable for the audio outputs of

VCRs, CD players, tape recorders, tuners, etc.

7. PROGRAM INPUT PRIORITY/4 jack: When a signal appears at this input, the CP 62 automatically switches to this input

no matter which source was selected previously. When the signal ceases, the original input slowly fades back after 35
seconds. (This option is defeatable: see LINE 4 INPUT PRIORITY INTERNAL JUMPER OPTION on page Manual-4.)

8. AUTOMATIC PRIORITY OVERRIDE ASSIGN switch: Selects at which zone the signal at the LINE 4/PRIORITY input

is heard. You may choose ZONE 1, ZONE 2 or BOTH.

9. ZONE 1 MODE switch: Determines if zone 1 remains in stereo or if the program input left and right are summed to mono.

When ZONE 1 MODE is set to MONO, this provides two separate mono zones with the same source and EQ. Separate
levels are accessible by daisy-chaining two optional R2 remote control units for a total of three remote controllable zones
(see page Manual-5 for more information).

10. ZONE 1 & ZONE 2 INSERT jacks: These unbalanced, ¼" Tip=Send, Ring=Return connectors allow insertion of external

signal processors such as equalizers or compressor/limiters. Zone 1 is stereo or dual mono. If zone 1 is used as dual mono,
ZONE 1 LEFT and ZONE 1 RIGHT may use separate processing.

11. Balanced ZONE 1 OUTPUT jacks: These balanced ¼" TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connectors provide signal to the zone 1

amplifiers. These outputs are wired Tip = “+”, Ring = “–”, and Sleeve = ground, and should be connected to balanced
equipment whenever possible. Unbalanced ¼" TS connectors and wiring work if cable lengths are kept short (under 10 feet
to the amplifiers). Consult the included RaneNote 110 “Sound System Interconnection” for wiring conventions.

12. BALANCED ZONE 2 OUTPUT jack: This balanced ¼" TRS connector provides a mono signal to the zone 2 amplifier.

This output is electronically balanced and wired as above.

13. ZONE 1 & 2 MAXIMUM OUTPUT controls: These screwdriver trim adjustments turn down the maximum output

available to zone 1 or zone 2.

14. SOURCE & LEVEL REMOTE connectors: These modular jacks connect optional Rane R2 remotes to control program

and level in each zone.

15. REMOTE ZONE ASSIGN connector: This modular jack connects with the optional Rane R1 remote control. This

connector allows remotely assigning the zone(s) for either the MIC or PHONE/LINE, depending on the position of the rear
panel PAGING INPUTS ASSIGN switch. (See #4 above.)

16. SIGNAL GROUND LIFT switch: This switch provides the ability to separate chassis and signal ground. Normally, this

switch should be in the “grounded” position. In some circumstances, the opposite position eliminates stubborn hum and
buzz problems. Always turn your amplifier down before switching your grounds.

17. POWER input connector: This product requires a Rane RS 2 power supply. This is not a telephone jack! This calls for an

18-24 VAC center-tapped transformer. Consult the factory for replacement or substitution.

18. Chassis ground point: The CP 62 must be earth grounded. This screw allows attachment of a wire, allowing a secure

electrical connection to the chassis of the CP 62. See the CHASSIS GROUNDING note on page Manual-8 for details.

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