Renkus-Heinz IC Live Fixed NON RHAON ICL-F, IC Live Fixed NON RHAON ICL-F-DUAL, Iconyx IC Live ICL-F, Iconyx IC Live ICL-F-DUAL User Manual

IC Live Users Manual, Models ICL-F & ICL-F-DUAL

Owners Manual

USERS MANUAL

Assembly

&

Installation Instructions

ICL-F & ICL-F-DUAL

IC Live

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reiterate the abovewarnings:servicinginstructionsarefor
use by qualified personnel only. Toavoid electric shock, do
notperformanyservicingotherthan thatcontainedinthe Ope­ration Instructions unless youarequalifiedtodoso. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.

Eindrigliche Warnung: Wartungsvorschriften dienen nur der
Benutzung durch qualifizieres Personal. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schlages keine anderen als die in den Betriebsvor­schriften beschriebenen Wartungsarbeiten ausführen,esseidenn
Sie sind dafür qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten auszuführen.

The lightningflashwith arrowhead symbol,
within anequilateraltriangle, is intended to
alert theuseto the presence ofuninsulated
"Dangerous Voltage" within the product's en­closure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to hu­mans.

The exclamanation point, within an equilateral
presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

VORSICHT

RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK:

OPEN ONLYIF QUALIFIED AS

SERVICE PERSONNEL

GEFAHREINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES:

NUR VON QUALIFIZIEREM WARTUNGSPERSONAL

ZU ÖFFNEN

Der Blitz mit nach untenzielendem Pfeil in
einem gleichseitigen Dreieck weist den
Benutzer auf das Vorhandensein einer
unisolierten, "gefährlichen Spannung" im
Gehäuse hin, die stark genug sein kann, einer
Person einen gefährlichen elektrischen Schlag
zu versetzen.

Das Ausrufezeichen in einem gleichseitigen
Dreieck weist den Benutzer auf wichtige
Betriebs- und Wartungsvorschriften in den
beiliegenden Unterlagen des Gerätes hin.

Erklärung der graphischen SymboleExplanation of Graphical Symbols

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on it.

6. Clean only with 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.
Agrounding 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.Make sure the power cord remains readily accessible at all times.

12. The AC Power Cord is the AC Mains disconnect.

13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufactur­er.

14. Disconnect this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

15. 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
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,or has been
dropped.

“WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUSTO RAIN OR
MOISTURE”

“CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE
BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVIC­ING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO”.

IMPORTANT

YourIconyx Steerable Column Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable

parts and all service should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS

Page

Introduction 4

General Information 4

Assembly Instructions 4

Address Number Verification 7

Software Installation & Setup 8

Computer Requirements 8
USB to RS422 Driver Installation 9

For Windows XP Users 10

For Windows 2000 Users 11
BeamWare 2 Installation 13
Canvas Installation 14

Using the Software 15

BeamWare 2 15
Canvas 29

Installation 32

Cabling Required 32
Power 32
Hardware Connections 33
Dimensions 34
Audio & Digital Control 32
Installation 32
Wall Mounting 36
Suspended (Flying) 37

Servicing 37
Trouble Shooting Hints 37
Index 38
TechnicalSpecifications 41

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a question about Steerable Column Loudspeakers or

run into a problem using one of our ICONYX IC Live Steerable Column Loudspeakers,

call our technical support staff.

Phone: [phone]

Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz Iconyx ICL Live Steerable Column Loudspeaker. We hope you enjoy it.
Your Iconyx IC Live Steerable Column Loudspeaker was carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory and should have

arrived in perfect condition. Please carefully inspect the shipping carton(s) and loudspeaker(s) for any noticeable damage, and if
any damage is found, immediately notify the shipping company.

Only you, the consignee, may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the car­ton(s) and all packing material for the carrier’s inspection.

It is also a good idea to save the carton and packing material even though the loudspeaker arrived in good condition. If you should
ever need to ship the loudspeaker, it should be shipped in its original factory packaging.

GENERAL INFORMATION

To simplify shipping and handling, ICL-F-DUAL arrays are shipped as two modules in separate cartons
and need to be assembled in the field. All the hardware needed to assemble the ICL-F-DUAL is included
in the cartons.

If you ordered a HK-ICL series mounting hinge kit with your ICL-F array, the hinge hardware will be
packed with the other hardware.

If you are not constructing a dual array, all you need to do is remove the column loudspeaker from the
carton and install it. Youcan ignore the assembly instruction that follow and skip to Address Number
Verificationon page 6.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

In the following instructions, the term “module” is used to refer to one of the 8-channel sections of the fin­ished assembly, which is called a column or a column array.

1. Prepare an assembly area. Each module is 4 feet long, so you need a flat surface at least 8 feet long
to assemble the dual array.

2. We suggest covering the assembly area with a heavy cloth or some other soft material to prevent dam­aging the finish on the cabinets while assembling them.

3.Avoid resting the modules on their grille. The modules are heavy and may deform the grille. Instead,
rest the modules on their sides or back.

4. Place the modules in their respective positions on the assembly area.
Note: The proper way of assembling the two modules is to join the horn sections together.See photo.

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Attach the eavy joining plate to the rear of the cabinet using the
machine screws provided with the hardware. See below. Tighten
the screws loosely to allow a little movement while joining the two
modules.

Plug one end of the flat wire signal cable into the socket provided.
It only goes into the socket one way and the cable is reversible. It
does not matter which end goes into which module. Using a small
Phillips screw driver, secure the connector with two 4-40 Phillips
head screws (supplied). Make sure the connector is fully seated.
You should hear a click when they seat. See below.

If you purchased two ICL-F arrays separately and now want to
turn them into a ICL-F-DUAL array, you will also need an ICL-F­UP joining kit..

The first assembly step is to remove the top of both modules. To
remove the top, remove the eight machine screws from each
side of the cabinet and lift the top and its mounting brackets out
of the cabinet as shown.

The next step is to install the two heavy joining plates They will
be packed with the hardware if you ordered an ICL-F-DUAL.

Note: The graphics that follow show the two joining plates
mounted in one cabinet. In actual practice, it is better to
mount one plate in one cabinet and the other in the second
cabinet. They should be attached to the side where the small
db15 signal cable connector is located. This reduces the
possibility of damaging the connector while sliding the two
cabinets together.

Use the mounting bracket machine screws you removed to install
the two heavy joining plates. Tighten the screws lightly.The join­ing plates need to be a little loose to slide easily into the other
cabinet.

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Align the two modules to be joined on a tabletop or on the floor so
that the top of the lower one and the bottom of the upper one are
close to one another,say 4” (10 cm) apart.

9. Insert the free end of the short ribbon cable into the socket on
the second module. Using a small Philips screw driver, secure the
connector with two 4-40 Philips head screws (supplied). Make
sure the connectors are fully seated. You should hear a click
when they seat. If necessary, use a flashlight to check because if
the connectors are not seated properly, you may have to disas­semble the column again in order to seat them correctly.

11.Align the two modules and carefully slide them together, mak­ing sure the holes in the heavy joining plates align with the holes
in the modules.

Install the remaining screws into the joining plates and tighten
them.

The assembly is now complete.

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ADDRESS NUMBER VERIFICATION

Iconyx steerable column loudspeakers are digitally controlled and each 8-channel module must have a separate and distinct address num­ber.The address number for each module is set using a Binary coding system and 8 on/off dip switches. The switches are located behind
each module’s rear access plate.

The switches are set at the factory based on the size
and quantity of steerable column loudspeakers ordered.
You may want to check and record these settings before
installing the loudspeakers. It is a lot easier to do it now
than it will be after the loudspeakers are installed.

2. Remove the access plate and locate the Address
switches. Each 8-channel module will have an access
plate.

Notice that there are 8 orange on/off Dip switches. The
switches are “on” when set to the position closest to the
numbers and “off” when set to the other position.

Common practice is to number the 8-channel modules
consecutively starting at 01 with the bottom module. In
an ICL-F-DUAL, for example, the bottom module would
be 01 and the one on top of it numbered 02. If the sys­tem had two ICL-F-DUAL’s,the second ICL-F-DUAL
would have its modules labeled 03 and 04 with number
03 being the bottom module.

The switch settings for modules 1 to 50 are shown to the
right.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & SETUP

Iconyx steerable column loudspeakers are digitally controlled and a PC with appropriate software is needed during installation and setup.
Once the setup is completed the PC is no longer needed unless the system parameters need to be adjusted or changed.

The Iconyx software requires a PC meeting at least the following basic requirements:

Processor Speed: 800 MHz Pentium or higher
Memory: 256 MB or higher
Interface: At least one available USB port compliant with USB1.1
Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4 , Windows XP SP1 or higher, or Vista
Operating System Add-Ons: NET Framework (provided with the Iconyx software)
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher

Browser: InternetExplorer v5.0 or higher
Note that Windows 95 and Windows 98 are not supported.
Atypical system layout is shown below.

Notes:

1. The audio cable is a conventional twisted-pair shielded audio cable. It terminates in a 3-pin Phoenix connector and loops from column
to column; looping Phoenix connectors are provided on each column. 1.0 V is required for rated power output.

2. Since the Iconyx digital network uses a RS422 serial line for control, a USB to RS422 converter/adapter (Renkus-Heinz SETUP-IC) is
needed to connect and convert your computer's USB output to RS422. The USB to RS422 converter/adapter terminates in a 9-pin DB-9
connector.Each module provides a DB-9 connector plus a “looping’ 5-pin Phoenix connector. Note that if you are using another USB to
RS422 converter/adapter, it must have a communications speed of at least 9600 baud.

3. The system allows up to 8 columns (16 modules) to be controlled from a single COM Port.

RS422 Contol Cable

Audio Cable

From Audio Source

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Software Installation

The Iconyx Software CD you received with your Steerable Column Loudspeaker includes the driver needed by the USB to RS422
adapter plus 2 software programs that need to be installed on your computer.These are:

1. BeamWare 2

BeamWare 2 is used to design the beam’s shape and aiming and develop the FIR filters that control the beam’s shape and aiming. It
is also used to identify the arrays used in the system and to install in them the FIR filters that control their aiming.

2. Canvas

Canvas is used to adjust (fine tune) the level and EQ settings of the individual column arrays to optimize their performance. It is
especially useful in multi-column distributed systems for balancing levels during final commissioning.

Inserting the Iconyx Software CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive will open the splash (menu) screen shown below.here.

INSTALLINGTHE USB TO RS422 ADAPTER DRIVERS

Normally the USB to RS422 adapter and serial extension cable is installed before any of the software programs. However, the USB
to RS422 adapter and the software programs can be installed in any order.

The USB to RS422 adapter is required for communications (data transfer) between the Iconyx column arrays and the BeamWare II
and Canvas software programs. The Iconyx Software CD includes the driver needed to install the USB to RS422 adapter.

Before starting the installation make sure the USB to RS422 converter and serial extension cable is not connected to any of
the Iconyx column arrays.
FOR WINDOWS XP USERS

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1. With the PC on and Windows running,
insert the Iconyx Software CD into your CD
drive. Connect the USB to RS422 adapter to
an available USB1.1 compatible USB port.
Windows will prompt you with the following
message. (If you do not receive this mes­sage window, skip ahead to page 17 and the
section “If Windows Did Not Prompt To Install
Drivers automatically).Select the option to
not search Windows Update by clicking on
“No, not this time” and then on Next to con­tinue.

2. Youwill be prompted with the “Found
New Hardware Wizard”dialog screen.
Select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” and click on Next.
Windows will find the appropriate driver
automatically.

3.After Windows finds the appropriate driv­er,you will be notified that the driver has not
passed Windows Logo testing with the fol­lowing message. Click on “Continue
Anyway”. Windows will finish the driver
installation. Click on “Finish” when prompt­ed.

4. Windows will now find another hardware
device, which is the Serial Port device of the
adapter cable. Again you will be prompted
with the option to search Windows Update.
Click “No, not this time” and then Next to
continue.

5. Youwill be prompted with the following
screen. Click “Install the software automati­cally (Recommended)” and then click on
Next. Windows will find the appropriate driver
automatically.

After Windows finds the appropriate driver,
you will again be notified that the driver has
not passed Windows Logo testing with the
following message. Click on “Continue
Anyway”. Windows will finish the driver
installation. Click “Finish” when prompted.

You have now completed the USB to RS422
adapter driver installation.

FOR WINDOWS 2000 USERS

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1. With the PC on and Windows running, insert the
Iconyx Software CD into your CD drive. Connect
the USB to RS422 adapter to an available USB1.1
compatible USB port. Windows will notify you that
it has found new hardware (USB to Serial Cable).
Click on Next to continue and start the Found New
Hardware Wizard. Click on Next to continue.and
open the Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog
screen.

(Note: If you do not receive this message window,
skip ahead to page 17 and the section “If Windows
Did Not Prompt To Install Drivers automatically”.)

2. Youwill be prompted with the following screen.
Click “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(Recommended) and then click on Next.

3. Youwill be prompted to search for the location of
the drivers. Click CD ROM Drives, then click Next.

After Windows finds the appropriate driver, you will
be prompted to install it, click on Next.

After Windows finishes installing the driver, click
“Finish” when prompted.

4. Windows will now find another hardware device,
which is the Serial Port device of the adapter cable.
Again, Windows will notify you that it found new
hardware (USB Serial Port) and start the Found
New Hardware Wizard. Click on Next to continue.

5. Youwill be prompted with the following screen.
Click “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(Recommended)” and then click Next.

6. Youwill be prompted for a location to search for
the drivers. Click CD ROM Drives, then click on
Next.After Windows finds the appropriate driver,
you will be prompted to install it, click Next.
After Windows finishes installing the driver, click on
“Finish” when prompted. You have now finished the
USB to RS422 adapter driver installation.

IF WINDOWS DID NOT PROMPT TO INSTALL
DRIVERS AUTOMATICALLY

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If Windows did not prompt you as in step 1, you will need to manually initiate the driver installation.
Open Device Manager (by Right-Clicking on My Computer and selecting “Manage”). Click on the “Device Manager” icon and look for
“USB to Serial Cable” with a yellow exclamation mark. You may find it under “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”, “Other Devices”, or
“Unknown Devices”.

Double click the USB to Serial Cable item,
and click on “Reinstall Driver”. Follow the
instructions from Step 1.

INSTALLINGBEAMWARE 2

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1. Click on the Install BeamWare 2 button
to open the BeamWare installer program
and then double click on setup.exe to acti­vate the installer..

If you have a previous version of
BeamWare installed on your computer,
you do not need to uninstall it before
installing BeamWare 2. If you have an
earlier version of BeamWare 2 installed
on your computer, a prompt will warn you
that you must uninstall it using

Add/Remove Program.

BeamWare 2 requires that Microsoft’s
.NETFramework 2.0 or higher be installed
on your computer, and if you do not have
it installed on your computer will give you
the error message shown below. You will
need to install .NETFramework 2.0 or
higher before proceeding. You may down­load .NETFramework 2.0 from that same
location on our website as the BeamWare
2 download or from Microsoft’s download
site (http://microsoft.com/downloads).

Click on Next to start the installer.This will
open the Select Installation Window
shown on the next page.

Notice that you are given the choice of
limiting access to BeamWare 2 to just
yourself or of giving access to anyone
using the computer. Make your choice
and then approve the suggested file loca­tion by clicking on Next.

AConfirm Installation window will open.
Approve the installation by clicking on
Next. When the Installation Complete win­dow appears, click on Close to exit the
installer.

Notice that the installer placed two icons
on your desktop. a BeamWare 2 icon and
a Fault Monitoring icon.

INSTALLING CANVAS

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