Renkus-heinz ICONYX IC LIVE ICL-R, ICONYX IC LIVE ICL-FR, ICONYX IC LIVE ICL-FR-DUAL User Manual
Digitally Steerable Line Array Loudspeaker Systems
IC Live
ICL-R
Owners Manual
ICL-FR
USERS MANUAL
Installation Instructions
& ICL-FR-DUAL
Assembly
&
CAUTION
To reiterate the above warnings: servicing instructions are for
use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do
not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operation Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. 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, es sei denn
Sie sind dafür qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten auszuführen.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the use to the presence of uninsulated
"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 ONLY IF QUALIFIED AS
SERVICE PERSONNEL
GEFAHR EINES 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. 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 APPARATUS TO 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”.
Your Iconyx Steerable Column Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable
parts and all service should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction 4
General Information 4
Assembly Instructions 4
Address Number Verification 6
Introduction To RHAON 7
RHAON Organization 8
Preparation 10
Computer Requirements 10
Software Installation 10
Virtual Systems 12
Assigning a Static IP Address 13
Saving Your Work 15
Connect Mode 16
Linking Software With Networked Loudspeakers 16
Properties Windows 18
Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs 20
CobraNet Signal Routing 21
Beam Steering 23
Presets 31
Control Mode 32
User Configurable DSP Functions 33
Saving Changes 34
All Loudspeakers Control 35
Group Control 36
Copy/Paste Shortcut 37
Supervise Mode 38
Event Logging & Notification 40
General Preferences 41
Password Protection 42
Installation 44
Wall Mounting 44
Suspended (Flying) 45
Servicing 45
Trouble Shooting Hints 45
Appendix I
Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions 46
Appendix II:
RHAON System Block Diagrams 47
Appendix II
IC-R Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators 50
IC-R Dimensions 51
Appendix IV:
Keeping Your RHAON Program Up-To-Date 53
Networking and RHAON Systems 60
RHAON Network Trouble Shooting Tips 61
Index 63
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered digitally steered Iconyx IC Live 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.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have any questions about RHAON-Empowered Loudspeakers or encounter a problem designing, installing, setting up or operating a RHAON system, please call our technical support staff at 949-588-9997 and ask the operator for technical support on
RHAON. Call Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
The latest information on RHAON Technical Support is always available online at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/software-support/rhaon/e-mail.html. You will also find a support request form at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/request-info/techinfo/index.html.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Portable IC Live arrays and their ICL-FR & ICL-FR-DUAL fixed installation counterparts are nearly identical
except for their assembly/mounting hardware. The following instructions were written for the the fixed
installation models. Owners of Portable IC Live arrays should refer to their IC Live Operators Guide for
assembly and operating instructions.
ICL-FR-DUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To simplify shipping and handling, ICL-FR-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-FR-DUAL is included in the cartons.
If you ordered a HK-ICL-F2 mounting hinge kit with your ICL-F-DUAL array, the top and bottom female portions of
the hinge assembly will have been installed on the modules for you; the third center hinge assembly will be
packed with the other hardware.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 as shown in this photo.
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If you purchased two ICL-F arrays separately and now want to
turn them into a ICL-F-DUAL array, you will first need to remove
the top of one module and the bottom of the other module. You
will also need an ICL-F-UP joining kit..
If you purchased an ICL-F-DUAL array, the top of one module
and the bottom of the other module will have been removed for
you by Renkus-Heinz prior to shipping.
To remove the top/bottom, remove the eight machine screws
from each side of the cabinet and lift the end piece and its
mounting brackets out of the cabinet as shown.
Attach the heavy 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 #1
Phillips screw driver, secure the connector with two 4-40 Phillips
head screws (supplied). Make sure the connector is fully seated.
See below.
Now, use the mounting bracket machine screws you removed to
install the two heavy joining plates. (They will be packed with the
hardware if you ordered an ICL-FR-DUAL).
Tighten the screws lightly. The joining plates need to be a little
loose to slide easily into the other cabinet.
Refer to graphic at the top right of this page.
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MASTER
SLAVE
MASTER
SLAVE
Master Switch
Setting
Slave Switch
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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.
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. If necessary, use a flashlight to check because if the connectors are not seated properly, you may have
to disassemble the column in order to seat them correctly.
Align the two modules and 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 all the screws.
The assembly is now complete.
Address Number Verification
All that remains is to identify which module is the Master and which is the Slave. This is
accomplished with the Master/Slave dip switches located on the input panel. See page 50 for
a detailed view of the input panel.
The bottom modules will be the Master and the top module the Slave. Set both dip switches
on the bottom module to “00” (off & off) and the dip switches on the top module to “01” (on &
off). On single ICL-FR arrays the dip switches should always be set to the Master setting
(“00”).
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Note that certain functions will be disabled on the Slave module as their control has been
turned over to the Master module. Preset Up, Preset Down, Preset Enter , Input Pad, Volume Up & Volume Down, AES/EBU Input and
Mute functions are all controlled only by the controls on the Master module. Signal cables must be brought into the Master module. AC
power must be brought separately into the two modules.
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INTRODUCTION TO RHAON
Your digitally controlled, steerable Iconyx IC Live ICL-FR series column loudspeaker is RHAON Empowered.
RHAON
RHAON (“rayon”), the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network, is the first practical system to combine digital audio distribution with precise control and supervision of self-powered loudspeakers. RHAON uses standard Ethernet hardware,
advanced CobraNet technology and on-board DSP (digital signal processing) to turn self-powered Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers from “black boxes” into “smart boxes” that can respond to user input in real time.
Multi-dimensional RHAON technology lets you:
• Connect multiple loudspeakers with multiple channels of high quality digital audio via CobraNet; identify CobraNet
devices and link them using an intuitive point-and-click interface; set up IC Live steerable arrays and their beams; store
preset configurations.
• Control every RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker on the network. A computer running Windows-based RHAON software
gives you password-protected access to the powerful DSP inside each RHAON hardware module.
• Supervise the entire system’s operation and performance over the network using RHAON software. Supervise mode
includes logging and operator alert functions.
You can use all three RHAON modes, or any combination of them. For instance, each RHAON hardware module has dual
analog inputs and a serial digital audio input (often called an AES/EBU input) along with redundant Ethernet connections.
General Information
Your RHAON-Empowered Loudspeaker’s amplifier stores all onboard DSP settings, including the input source selection, in
non-volatile memory. Analog Input 1 has been pre-selected at the factory so you can use the loudspeaker as an ordinary
self-powered loudspeaker. Just connect a line level audio signal to Analog Input 1, connect the AC power and turn the
loudspeaker on. This input is always available for testing the loudspeaker and amplifier, regardless of the programmed
input settings.
You will need a computer with a NIC (Network Interface Card) and Windows-based RHAON software to change the input
selection or any of the other DSP settings. Once your DSP settings are stored in non-volatile memory, the computer can
be disconnected from the network. You will need to connect a computer only when you want to change the settings or
when you want to use the supervise feature.
Renkus-Heinz engineering has programmed the onboard DSP to optimize the loudspeaker’s performance and to ensure
its safe operation. Replace the RHAON hardware module only with another unit that has been factory programmed for the
same loudspeaker. Contact our Technical Support Department for details and assistance.
Access Control Note
RHAON systems feature several levels of password-protected access control to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized
changes of the control settings. Even when you connect a computer running RHAON software, you may be denied access
to some or all of the Connect and Control mode functions, depending on how the access control system is configured. For
further information on password protection refer to page 40 of this manual or contact the person responsible for the setup
and tuning or commissioning of your system.
Important
Several functions are described in this manual that may not yet be supported by the software version you are using. In
many cases these missing features are not essential, but if they are for you, please check our website for available
updates. Go to www.renkus-heinz.com and click on the RHAON button on the left side of the Home page. You’ll see the
link to the latest version at the top of the page. For more detailed information on keeping your system up-to-date, refer to
pages 53 to 59 of this manual.
In case the updates do not correct your problem and the missing function is important to you, please contact our Technical
Support group by phone or e-mail.
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RHAON ORGANIZATION: Three Fundamental Audio Operations
Before we go on, let’s take a look at the structure of RHAON. Audio operations comprise three fundamental areas that are necessary for the success of any sound system:
CONNECT
In a RHAON system there are both physical connections and network (software) connections. The physical connections are
made using UTP cable meeting at least CAT5e standards and/or analog cables as well as AC power cords. Network connections are established in the software. You don’t have to make the two types of connections in a particular order. RHAON software allows you to set up a “virtual system” using beam steering, pre-configure DSP settings for individual loudspeakers and
establish and store preset configurations before the physical connections are made. If you are using RHAON’s CobraNet digital
audio functions, you will also need to connect a CobraNet source (an analog to CobraNet converter) to the network.
CONTROL
You can control many DSP parameters in real time, and/or pre-configure them in software prior to installation and make final
adjustments during commissioning or setup. Preset configurations are available for instant recall.
SUPERVISE
RHAON allows both real-time supervision while the system is in use, and remote supervision with fault logging and operator
alerts via e-mail, text messaging, etc. In steerable arrays, every single driver is supervised and its status displayed, any failures
detected trigger an alarm.
At any time you can switch into any of the three RHAON modes using the Connect | Control | Supervise tool bar directly above
the work space. You can also switch between the three modes using tabs inside the Loudspeaker Properties windows.
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TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW
INSTALL RHAON
software under
Windows 2000,
Windows XP
C O N N E C T
SCAN THE NETWORK
RHAON assigns
IP Addresses as needed
C O N T R O L
SET STATIC IP ADDRESS TO 192.168.1.1
(or a different value if you need to).
192.168.xxx.xxx are local IP addresses
that won’t appear on the Web.
ASSOCIATE VIRTUAL &
ACTUAL LOUDSPEAKERS
Drag from left panel,
drop on icon in right panel
CHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE
This can make it easier to see
where Groups and Loudspeakers
are in the venue
SELECT DIGITAL and/or
ANALOG INPUTS
ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or scan network for actual
loudspeakers
ROUTE COBRANET
CobraNet Source
Drag-and-Drop Tx/Rx links
GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or group actual loudspeakers
found on your network
BEAM STEERING
Configure and Aim
Array’s Sonic Beams
PRESETS
Control & Store
Presets
CONTROL PANEL
Configure Loudspeaker
Array
S U P E R V I S E
OPERATOR ALERTS
RHAON indicates problems
such as over temperature,
clipping or driver failure at
System, Group and
Loudspeaker levels
EQUALIZATION
8-band parametric EQ,
hi-and lo-shelving
hi-pass and lo-pass
DETAILED INFORMATION
Just click through to the
loudspeaker’s Supervise screen
to identify the nature of the
problem and take corrective
action
COMPRESSION
Threshold / Ratio
Attack / Release
Soft Knee / Trigger Point
FAULT LOGGING
RHAON logs the fault
conditions you specify to a
file on your hard drive
DELAY
0 to 340 milliseconds @ 48 kHz
0 to 170 milliseconds @ 96 kHz
OPERATOR NOTIFICATION
via e-mail or text message
(if your computer has a second
NIC with an Internet
connection)
PRIORITY OVERRIDE
Attack / Release
Threshold / Hold
Engage / Disengage
MULTI-LEVEL PASSWORD
PROTECTION
restrict access to Connect and
Control functions
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P R E P A R A T I O N
Software Installation
You need a Windows PC running RHAON software in order to maximize the performance of RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers and
your RHAON system. You can use RHAON software during the design stage, for system setup, tuning and commissioning, and for
remote control and supervision. You can disconnect the computer from the network after commissioning the system, if you or your
client are not using RHAON’s system supervision capabilities.
RHAON software will run on any PC computer that meets or exceeds the following requirements.
Processor / Speed: Pentium / 800 MHz minimum (faster recommended, especially for large systems)
RAM: 256 MB minimum (more recommended, especially for large systems)
Interface: At least one Network Interface Card (NIC) with a 100 BaseT (100 MB/second) or faster
Ethernet Port; two NICs are needed if the computer will also be used to e-mail alerts
Operating System: Windows XP
Associated Software: .NET Framework 3.5 or higher (supplied with RHAON installation CD)
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
To install the software insert the RHAON Installation Disk into the computer’s CD drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it doesn’t, go to your Start menu. Then select Settings/Control Panel & Add/Remove Programs. Click on Install to start
the installation manually.
If you have an older version of RHAON installed, a prompt will inform you that you must remove the older version before installing
the new version. Use Control Panel & Add/Remove Programs to remove the older version and then restart the Setup program.
The RHAON Setup window shown below will open.
Click on Next to proceed to the next step. Then follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
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During the installation you will be asked if you want to install the CobraNet Components. Answer “Yes”, even if you will not be using
CobraNet digital audio distribution. These CobraNet files are needed by RHAON for control and supervision.
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The RHAON Installer puts a RHAON Icon on your desktop. Double click on it to open the RHAON software program. You should see
the opening screen shown below.
P R E P A R A T I O N
Notice that the program warns you if your display settings may cause viewing problems. If you are using “Large Fonts,” we recommend you change to the default 96 DPI setting to avoid possible viewing problems.
The grey background with RHAON watermark can easily be changed to something more useful, such as a block diagram of your
system or a photo of the venue. To change the background, go to the Options pull-down menu and select Background Image/Load
Image. Then browse to the drawing or photo you want to use.
Be aware that the photo or drawing you import needs to be of approximately the proper size and shape before importing. If it is
slightly to large, scroll bars that allow you to shift the picture up and down and to the right or left will appear. It it’s too small, blank
space will surround it.
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Virtual Systems
System design is an essential audio operation: RHAON software can save time at the venue by enabling you to set up a complete virtual loudspeaker system before you connect the computer to the network. You can do this anywhere: at the office, on the bus, etc.
Once RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers have been physically connected to the network, you connect your computer, link virtual loudspeakers with actual ones, and upload settings to each individual loudspeaker.
Your loudspeaker system can include individual loudspeakers, groups of multiple loudspeakers, or a combination of both. Groups as
well as individual loudspeakers can be controlled (turned On or Off, Muted, have their levels adjusted, and more) using your mouse.
We recommend you plan your groups so
all the loudspeakers in a group use the
same DSP settings. You can always control each individual loudspeaker, but it's
usually more efficient to have them linked.
You begin designing a virtual system in the
main RHAON window, which is divided into
two sections. On the left side of the window you will find a list of all the available
devices in a directory tree format. If you
need more space on the right, minimize
the left hand section by clicking on the
Close icon on its right edge. The larger
section on the right displays loudspeaker
icons and other specialized work areas:
the All Loudspeakers icon represents your
system.
In the screen shot above, we’re adding two
ICLiveR Dual (ICL-FR-DUAL) loudspeakers to our system. Clicking on Add Virtual
Device(s) in the top left toolbar opens an
Add New Speakers window. Browse to find
the loudspeaker model you want to add
(ICLiveR Dual) in the example) and select
it. Type a quantity (2 in our screen shot)
into the Amount To Add field and click the
Add button.
In the screen shot to the right, icons representing the 2 ICLive loudspeakers have
been added to the workspace and moved
to their approximate location by grabbing
them with the Mouse Cursor and moving
them.
From here you can either assign a static
IP address to your computer (the final
step in Preparation) and proceed to
Connect your network OR define initial
DSP settings for your virtual loudspeakers. Virtual DSP settings can be
uploaded to the loudspeakers once they
have been connected to the network.
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Assigning a Static IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer
You can begin your preparation offline in a virtual environment, but to make a RHAON system operational you
have to connect your computer and RHAON-Empowered
loudspeakers to an Ethernet network.
You need to associate the virtual loudspeakers you have
created in RHAON with the actual loudspeakers installed
in the system. The first step is to make sure the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC) is setup properly. Your
NIC must have a static IP address assigned to it: this
enables the RHAON software to communicate to all the
loudspeakers on the network.
Each device on the RHAON/CobraNet network must
have a unique IP address in order to communicate.
RHAON software can assign the IP addresses to your
networked loudspeakers automatically.
P R E P A R A T I O N
In Windows, go to My Computer/Control Panel/Network
Connections. Find the connection you wish to use. It will
likely be called “Local Area Connection”, unless you have
renamed it. Also, note the model number of the NIC, as
the RHAON software will require it later. Right click the
icon and click “Properties” to open its Properties window.
Then, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to open
its Properties window. You will probably see that your
NIC is configured to Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
Change this to Use the Following IP Address and enter
an IP address of, for example 192.168.1.1. Next, insert
255.255.255.0 into the Subnet Mask field. Click OK and
you are ready to connect to the RHAON/CobraNet network.
Note: IP addresses are in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
where “xxx” is any digit from 0 - 255. Local IP addresses that appear only to other devices on a LAN (Local
Area Network) are defined as ranges 192.168.xxx.xxx,
10.xxx.xxx and 172.16.xxx.xxx to 172.31.xxx.xxx.
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P R E P A R A T I O N
Prior to plugging a RJ-45 connector into your computer’s Ethernet
port, you need to make sure that
RHAON has the correct network
settings. In the RHAON software,
go to the Options menu and select
“Preferences”. On the General
tab, make sure the correct NIC is
selected in the Adapter field. The
available selections are based on
the listing of your network connection you noted earlier. Refer to
page 13.
Each device on the
RHAON/CobraNet network must
have a unique IP address in order
to communicate over the Ethernet
network. The RHAON software
can assign IP addresses to all the
RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers connected to your network.
Since we want RHAON to manage
the IP addresses for our loudspeakers, make sure the “Use RHAON to Manage IP addresses” feature in the IP Addressing section is
checked.
Before RHAON can scan your network and assign IP addresses to the devices it finds, you need to specify a range of IP addresses to
use. The static address assigned to the computer in Windows sets the “subnet” you will be using. A subnet is the first three parts
(“octets”) of the IP address. In the example, the subnet is 192.168.1. Therefore, all the IP addresses on the network will be in the form
192.168.1.xxx.
To define the range of IP addresses RHAON will scan, first uncheck the “Use RHAON to Manage IP addresses” box. Then type two
valid IP addresses into the two fields: one for the lower limit of the range and the other for the upper limit. Since 192.168.1.1 is already
in use by the RHAON host computer, the lower limit must be at least 192.168.1.2. The upper limit can be set as high as 192.168.1.255,
but needs to be only high enough to accommodate all the devices on the network. Remember each device must have its own IP number.
After specifying the range of IP addresses that RHAON will assign to the loudspeakers, be sure the “Use RHAON to Manage IP
addresses” command is checked before leaving this window. Click OK and connect the computer to the RHAON/CobraNet Ethernet
network, i.e., plug in the CAT5e cable.
Unless you are pre-configuring a RHAON system offsite and offline by creating Groups and/or defining initial DSP settings for
virtual loudspeakers, there is no need to create virtual loudspeakers before connecting your computer to the network. RHAON
software can scan the local Ethernet network, identify all connected loudspeakers, assign IP addresses to them, and place
icons in your main project workspace.
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Saving Your Project
It’s always a good idea to save your work regularly when using any computer software. If you have not done so, RHAON will remind
you with a prompt if you attempt to close the program without saving.
When you are ready to save your work, select Save from the File pull down menu to open the familiar Windows File Save screen
shown below. Name your project, browse to the desired file location and Save the file.
You will also be prompted to Save Your Project before you exit RHAON software.
P R E P A R A T I O N
Saving Changes (Auto-Save)
Inside each loudspeaker’s Connect, Control and Supervise Properties window is a blank black bar in the lower left corner. Whenever
you make a change in the loudspeaker’s settings, the word Save will appear briefly in this space. This is a reminder that the change
has been saved to the project file and sent to the loudspeaker’s DSP.
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Linking Software Icons with Networked Loudspeakers
To connect a RHAON network, you first make all the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. Since all Ethernet connections are made using RJ-45 connectors and CAT5e
cable, the network infrastructure is cost-effective and easy to install. You can also connect Serial Digital (AES3id aka AES/EBU) and
analog audio to a RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker, as well as Fault Detect and Fault Relay lines. A typical amplifier input panel is
shown on page 50 in Appendix 1.
Let’s say you’ve connected all your Ethernet inputs and outputs. Every venue is different: so is every network. For examples of
RHAON / CobraNet networks, see Appendix 1.
Remember: before connecting your computer
running RHAON software to the network, you
should have assigned it a static IP address. If
you’ve done that, connect the computer to
your RHAON network and click on the Scan
Network icon. RHAON software will find all
networked loudspeakers and assign them IP
addresses automatically.
RHAON will also identify any other CobraNet
devices on your network. CobraNet devices,
including RHAON-Empowered Renkus-Heinz
loudspeakers, will be listed under Network in
the directory tree.
Note that you did not have to first create virtual loudspeakers. RHAON found the actual
loudspeakers.
The next step is to drag each loudspeaker listing into the work space. This will create an icon for it.
If you created virtual loudspeakers before scanning the network, drag each individual listing from the Network folder into the main
work space and drop it on the appropriate icon.
When you link a networked loudspeaker with a software icon,
RHAON interrogates the loudspeaker to make sure the DSP
settings stored on your computer are synchronized with
those in the loudspeaker’s onboard memory. If they are not,
RHAON displays a prompt that allows you to choose which
settings to use. To upload settings from your computer to the
loudspeaker, click on Overwrite Settings on DSP. To download settings from the loudspeaker and copy them into computer memory, click on Read Settings from the DSP.
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Continue until all networked loudspeakers are linked to icons in the main workspace. When an icon is linked to a networked loudspeaker, the status indicator under its name changes from
Unassigned (Red) to OK (Green).
To confirm that the setup is complete,
return to System Layout and place the
cursor over the loudspeaker listings in
the directory tree. As you can see from
the pop up screens, RHAON has
assigned IP numbers to each of the
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Let’s take a closer look at the Connect Mode loudspeaker icon.
Name
Status Indicator
CobraNet TransmittersCobraNet Receivers
Turns Mute ON & OFFTurn “Wink” Light ON & OFF
Clockwise from the top, the first item is the icon’s name. By default this is the model number of the actual loudspeaker. The loudspeaker symbol on the right is a Mute control: click on it to mute or un-mute the loudspeaker. The green triangles on the far right represent CobraNet Transmitters (Tx). Each CobraNet Transmitter can transmit one channel of information from the DSP out to the
CobraNet network. The Red Status bar at the bottom of the icon indicates that the icon is Unassigned: it will be green and read OK
when this icon has been linked to a networked loudspeaker.
To its left is a “W” button. Click on it to Wink the light on the front of the networked loudspeaker that is linked to the icon. This makes
it easy to identify the loudspeaker and confirm its location. On the outside left edge of the icon are two red arrows representing
CobraNet Receivers (Rx): each can receive one signal out of a bundle of up to 8 audio channels from the network.
Double clicking on any loudspeaker’s Connect icon opens the Connect Properties window associated with the linked loudspeaker.
More details on Properties windows are on the next page.
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Properties Windows
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The three operational modes of RHAON, Connect, Control and Supervise all have their own unique Properties window (see below).
Notice that the vertical pane on the left side of each window is identical. The Connect, Control and Supervise tabs at the top of the
window allow you to switch between the three operating modes without returning to the main window.
The Connect Properties window gives you the ability to:
1. Select and connect the multiple inputs of Rhaon
empowered loudspeakers to the amplifier(s).
2. Select and send input signals to the CobraNet network.
3. Select one of the CobraNet digital audio channels, if
CobraNet’s multi channel digital audio capability is being
used.
The Control Properties window provides setup and control facilities for the loudspeaker’s onboard DSP. It
includes controls for the:
1. Built-in compressor.
2. 8-band parametric equalizer, hi & lo band rolloff and
shelving filters.
3. Signal delay.
4. Priority override controls.
The Supervise Properties window allows you to:
1. Monitor and test the status of each transducer’s driver.
2. Check the status of the voltage detect circuit, the fault
relay and the Ethernet network.
Notice that each one of the Array’s loudspeakers is being
supervised.
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The vertical pane in each properties window provides for loudspeaker identification and selected control features. See below for details.
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Listing of the loudspeakers model number
and the sample rate (either 48 kHz or 96
kHz) of its DSP. See Appendix lll for more
details.
Power button switches the amplifier(s)
between On and Standby. (turning AC
power on and off is an entirely manual
operation.
Input signal level bargraph; “0” indicates
the onset of input clipping. Analog inputs
clip at +12 dBu without the 10 dB input
pad, +24 dBu with the pad.
Volume control slider; adjust by grabbing
slider with mouse or by using up/down
arrows.Settings adjustable from “0” to -50
in 1 dB steps, then to -100 dB in one step;
settings below -8 dB prevent the loud-
speaker from reaching full output.
Text fields for entering a name for the loudspeaker and listing its location.
Press Wink with Light button to turn the
loudspeaker’s wink light on and off to aid in
identifying the loudspeaker and its location.
Press Wink with Audio to send a Tone signal or Pink Noise to the loudspeaker.
Output status indicators for each amplifier.
See Status Indicators below for details.
Output bargraph. “0” represents the maximum uncompressed output level; positive
values indicate how far the signal is overshooting into limiting; negative values indicate the amount of headroom left before
the onset of limiting.
Inv button inverts the input signal polarity;
glows green when signal is inverted. Use
with caution.
Mute button mutes the entire loudspeaker.
Amplifier temperature reading and
bargraph.
Press to restart the loudspeakers DSP in
AutoSave indicator; indicates Save for a
the event of a malfunction.
brief period whenever a change is made to
show the change is being saved.
Status Indicators: The Thermal, Peak and Fail indicators above the output meter provide critical information on the array’s status. The
Peak indicator will flash yellow or red whenever the device’s peak limiter is triggered. It’s normal for the the indicator to flash occasionally
if the loudspeaker is being used close to its rated output. Flashing frequently is a sign that the system volume needs to be turned down.
The Thermal indicator will start to flash yellow as the amplifier temperature approaches a preset level and will turn red if the temperature
continues to increase as a warning the amplifier is about to be shut down. The Fail indicator glows red when the amplifier has been shut
down by the protective circuitry. Heat related shutdowns will reset automatically after the amplifier cools down to a safe temperature.
As a further protective measure, the amplifier’s gain will gradually be reduced in response to overheating and/or to high an input level.
However, it’s best to manually reduce the input signal level (overall system volume) in response to distress signals.
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Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs
Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs
The larger right portion of the Properties windows vary with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light grey
Internal DSP Connections section and and a darker grey lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section.
The Assign Amplifier Inputs portion of the upper section is where you select which one of the Array’s multiple inputs will be routed to the
Main input and which one will be used for the Priority override circuit. RHAON Empowered loudspeakers have provisions for two
CobraNet digital audio inputs, two analog audio inputs and a serial audio (AES3id format) digital input. Selecting the input is as simple
as clicking on one of the radio buttons.
Notice that the Analog 1 input includes a 10 dB pad. In the On position it inserts a 10 dB pad into the Analog 1 input, allowing input signals as high as +24 dBu. Without the pad, the analog inputs clip at +12 dBu.
The square Signal Present indicators turn green whenever a signal is present.. You can activate any of the analog and CobraNet digital
inputs in the upper group. If you select either of the AES/EBU inputs in the lower group, all Analog and CobraNet inputs are disabled.
The right hand Assign Cobranet
Outputs portion of the upper section
lets you use any of the audio inputs or
amplifier outputs as an output to the
CobraNet network, except for the
AES/EBU inputs. AES/EBU signals
are clocked separately from CobraNet
and cannot be output to CobraNet
from RHAON.
The Beam Steering and Load Preset
buttons are used to configure the
Array’s beams and to load and save
any configuration presets for future
use. We’ll cover these function in
detail later on.
The lower CobraNet Routing
Assignments section is where you
select which CobraNet input channel
you want to use and set up the output transmitter.
You can use RHAON without digital
audio distribution via CobraNet to
Control and Supervise your system,
or you can combine digital and analog signal distribution for redundant
signal paths and/or life safety applications. However, if you use
AES/EBU serial digital inputs, all
other audio inputs are automatically
disabled.
If you are not using CobraNet for digital audio distribution in your RHAON
system, you can skip the next few
pages and move on to Beam
Steering (page 23).
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