USERS MANUAL
Installation & Operating Instructions
RHAON Version 1.6
For All Renkus-Heinz RHAON-Empowered Loudspeaker Systems
Users of Renkus-Heinz Iconyx IC-R or IC Live digitally steered line arrays should refer to the
Owners Manual supplied with these arrays for detailed instructions on their setup and use.
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
IMPORTANT
Your Iconyx Steerable Column Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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”.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Shipping Inspection 4
Technical Support 4
Introduction To RHAON 5
RHAON Organization 6
Preparation 8
Computer Requirements 8
Software Installation 8
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace 10
Assigning a Static IP Address 11
Saving a Project 13
Connect Mode 14
Linking Software With Networked Loudspeakers 14
Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs 16
CobraNet Signal Routing 18
Control Mode 21
User Configurable DSP Functions 21
Saving Changes 23
All Loudspeakers Control 24
Group Control 25
Copy & Paste Shortcut 26
Supervise Mode 27
Event Logging & Notification 29
General Preferences 30
Password Protection 31
Appendix I
Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions 33
Appendix II:
RHAON Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators 34
Appendix III
RHAON System Block Diagrams 36
Appendix IV:
Keeping Your RHAON Program Up-To-Date 39
Software Updates 39
Updating Microcontroller Firmware 41
Updating DSP Firmware 43
Servicing & Troubleshooting 45
Networking and RHAON Systems 46
Network Manager 48
Index 53
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SHIPPING INSPECTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered loudspeaker system. We hope you enjoy it.
Your RHAON empowered 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
This manual was written for use with all Renkus-Heinz 2-way and 3-way self-powered loudspeakers and self-powered subwoofers. If you are working with a Renkus-Heinz ICONYX or IC Live digitally steered line array ,please refer to the Users
Manual supplied with these arrays for detailed instructions on their setup and use.
If you will be controlling/supervising your RHAON empowered system with a laptop, do not close the laptop’s lid or allow
your laptop to go to sleep (hibernate) during operation. Some CobraNet components may not wake up from hibernation
when your computer awakens. Your system will continue to operate normally until you attempt to change any of the settings. For example, until you attempt to change your Presets (they won’t load) or change your EQ settings and you can’t
save them to the loudspeaker(s). Communications between your computer and the loudspeakers on the network have been
disrupted by the malfunctioning CobraNet components. To prevent this set your laptop’s Hibernation / Sleep settings to
“Never”.
Note that this does not affect normal operation. Your system will continue to operate normally until you try to change some
of the settings. If this occurs or some other Windows
TM
event causes the CobraNet components to malfunction, you will
need to either Restart your computer or use the Windows Task Manager to return to normal operation. To use the Task
Manager, close RHAON (and, if running, CobraNet Discovery) and use “Ctrl-Alt-Delete” to open the Task Manager. Select
the “Processes” tab and look for ‘PACNDISCO.EXE’ and ‘PASSBRIDGE.EXE’ (Windows may shorten the names and add
‘~1’). Select them and click “End Process”. Then re-open RHAON.
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INTRODUCTION TO RHAON
Your digitally controlled RHAON empowered loudspeaker system.
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.
• Control every RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker on the network, including Iconyx and IC Live steerable arrays and their
beams. 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.
Important 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 the 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 the loudspeaker’s non-volatile memory,
the computer can be disconnected from the network. A computer is needed 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. If you ever need to replace the loudspeaker amplifier, replace it 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.
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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 in a particular order. RHAON software allows you to
set up a “virtual system” and pre-configure and store the DSP settings for individual loudspeakers before the physical connections are made.
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.
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.
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
P R E P A R AT I O N
C O N N E C T
C O N T R O L
S U P E R V I S E
INSTALL RHAON
software under
Windows 2000,
Windows XP
CHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE
This can make it easier to see
where Groups and Loudspeakers
are in the venue
ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or scan network for actual
loudspeakers
GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or group actual loudspeakers
found on your network
SET COMPUTERS
Static IP
Address
SCAN THE NETWORK
RHAON assigns
IP Addresses as needed
ASSOCIATE VIRTUAL &
ACTUAL LOUDSPEAKERS
Drag from left panel,
drop on icon in right panel
SELECT DIGITAL and/or
ANALOG INPUTS
ROUTE COBRANET
CobraNet Source
Drag-and-Drop Tx/Rx links
EQUALIZATION
8-band parametric EQ,
hi-and lo-shelving
hi-pass and lo-pass
COMPRESSION
Threshold / Ratio
Attack / Release
Soft Knee / Trigger Point
DELAY
0 to 340 milliseconds @ 48 kHz
0 to 170 milliseconds @ 96 kHz
PRIORITY OVERRIDE
Attack / Release
Threshold / Hold
Engage / Disengage
OPERATOR ALERTS
RHAON indicates problems
such as over temperature,
clipping or driver failure at
System, Group and
Loudspeaker levels
DETAILED INFORMATION
Just click through to the
loudspeaker’s Supervise screen
to identify the nature of the
problem and take corrective
action
FAULT LOGGING
RHAON logs the fault
conditions you specify to a
file on your hard drive
OPERATOR NOTIFICATION
via e-mail or text message
(if your computer has a second
NIC with an Internet
connection)
MULTI-LEVEL PASSWORD
PROTECTION
restrict access to Connect and
Control functions
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CONTROL PANEL
Configure Loudspeaker
Array
CABLING
Ethernet
Serial Digital
Analog
AC Power
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OPEN NETWORK MANAGER
To verify integrity of the
Ethernet network
P R E P A R AT 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, Vista and Windows 7 with either 32-bit or 64-bit processors
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. During the installation you will need to select either the 32-bit or the 64-bit install RHAON 1.4 is downwards compatible
with earlier versions of RHAON Microcontroller and DSP firmware so you do not need to uninstall a previous version of
RHAON before installing program version 1.4.. However, new program features may not function in loudspeakers running
earlier versions of firmware.
If the installation program doesn’t, start automatically, go to your Start menu. Then select Settings/Control Panel & Add/Remove
Programs. Click on Install to start the installation manually.
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.
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
The installation program will install RHAON in a Renkus-Heinz/Rhaon folder on your hard drive. It will not uninstall earlier versions of
RHAON. Use Settings/Control Panel and Add/Remove to uninstall an earlier version, if you want to delete it. The RHAON Installer
will put a RHAON Icon on your desktop. Double click on it to open RHAON. You should see the opening screen shown at the top of
the next page.
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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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RHAON will warn 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.
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace
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RHAON software can save you time at the job site by enabling you to set up a complete virtual loudspeaker system before you go to
the site. When you get to the site, you connect your computer to the network, link the virtual loudspeakers with their real counterparts,
and upload the 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 consider using “Groups” in your designs. You can always control each individual loudspeaker, but quite often it’s
more efficient to have them grouped
together..
You begin designing a virtual system in
the main RHAON window, which is divided
into two sections. The left vertical panel
lists all the available devices in a directory
tree format. The larger section on the right
displays loudspeaker icons and other specialized work areas: the All Loudspeakers
icon represents your loudspeaker system.
It functions as a “group: control for all the
loudspeakers. If you need more space on
the right, minimize the left hand section by
clicking on the Close icon on its right
edge.
Lets say we want to add nine ST4/64R
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 (ST4/64R in the example)
and select it. Type a quantity (9 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 nine ST4/64R loudspeakers
have been added to the workspace and
moved to their approximate location by
grabbing them with the Mouse Cursor and
moving them.
Our sample system also has six CF61R
downfill loudspeakers, so add them to the
virtual system using the same technique.
Now you can define initial DSP settings
for your virtual loudspeakers. The DSP
settings can then be uploaded to the actual loudspeakers once your computer has
been connected to the loudspeaker network at the site.
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You can begin your preparation offline in a virtual environment, but to make a RHAON system operational you
have to connect your computer to the RHAON Ethernet
network and the RHAON empowered loudspeakers.
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 your computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC) is setup properly.
Your computer must have a static IP address
assigned to enable your computer to communicate
with 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.
In Windows XP, go to My Computer/Control
Panel/Network Connections (note that the directyory
name may vary with other operating systems); see page
68 for more details.
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
computer 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,
172.16.xxx.xxx to 172.31.xxx.xxx and 10.xxx.xxx .xxx.
192-168.xxx.xxx is the range most commonly used and
we suggest you use it unless you have a good reason to
use another range.
Assigning a Static IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer
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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.
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.
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.
Click OK and connect the computer to the RHAON/CobraNet Ethernet network, i.e., plug in the CAT5e cable.
Note that you do not have 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 list them in the
workspace directory tree. Creating a virtual system before connecting to the network is an option that can in many cases save
you time at the job site.
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, selecting Save from the File pull down menu will open the familiar Windows File Save screen.
Name your project, browse to the desired file location and Save the file.
Note that you are saving the project file to your computer and not saving (loading) it into the loudspeakers.
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Saving Changes
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 settings, the word Save will appear in this space. This is a reminder that a change has been
made and needs to be saved if you want to keep it. Pressing the Save button will save the change(s) to the project file and to the
loudspeaker’s flash memory.. Note that although the changes are being sent to the project file, the project file itself is not being
saved.
The Network Manager
Most Iconyx IC-R and ICL-R / ICL-FR setup and installation problems are “network problems” and not Iconyx or RHAON problems.
Your Iconyx array was factory tested before it left our factory and barring shipping damage should be in perfect operating condition.
The RHAON Network Manager allows you to check the integrity of the Ethernet network before you actually link to the loudspeakers.
It is accessed from the File pull down menu.and identifies network problems for you before you waste a lot of time checking out the
loudspeaker.
In the example shown here the ICL-FR Left obviously has a network communications problem while the CF61 DBL and the
VoiceBox are suspect.
For more details on the Network Manager refer to page 65.
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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 52 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 any other CobraNet devices on the network and automatically assign them IP addresses if
they don’t already have one.
RHAON will then list them under Network in the directory tree. Note that you did not have to first create virtual loudspeakers.
RHAON found the actual loudspeakers.
If RHAON can’t find any CobraNet devices on the
network, the prompt shown to the right will appear
to let you know that something is wrong and to offer
trouble shooting hints. For more detailed trouble
shooting instructions please refer to page 66.
The next step is to drag each loudspeaker’s directory 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.
If you were linking an existing project on your computer
into an existing network, the dialog box shown to the
right will appear and you will need to decide which settings you want to use, the ones stored in your project file
or the ones present in the loudspeakers..
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,
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 loudspeakers.
Let’s take a closer look at the Connect Mode loudspeaker icon
Clockwise from the top, the first item is the icon’s name. By default this is the model number of the actual loudspeaker. It can be
changed to something more descriptive (“balcony center,” for example) in the Connect Properties window. 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 Status bar at the bottom of the icon indicates that the icon is
Unassigned by turning red: 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 a Connect Icon will open the Connect Properties screen associated with the linked loudspeaker. More details
on Properties Screens are on the next page.
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Turns Loudspeaker Mute ON & OFFTurn Loudspeaker “Wink” Light ON & OFF
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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 except for the number of output bar graphs. Single amplifier
loudspeakers, such as the CF61-2R, will have a single meter, bi-amped loudspeakers will have 2 output meters and 3-way loudspeakers will have 3 output meters. 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 and output 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. Compressor
2. 8-band parametric equalizer, hi & lo band roll off 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. Control the volume of the monitor loudspeaker, if one
is provided
3. Check the status of the voltage detect circuit, the fault
relay and the Ethernet network.
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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.
Output status indicators for each amplifier.
See Status Indicators below for details.
Output bar graphs for each amplifier. “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.
Output meter(s) Voltage/Watts control buttons. See Output Meters below for details.
Individual mute buttons for each amplifier
and a Mute All control which mutes the
entire loudspeaker.
Press to restart the loudspeakers DSP in
the event of a malfunction.
Power button switches the amplifier(s)
between On and Standby. (turning AC
power on and off is an entirely manual
operation.
Input signal level bar graph; “0” indicates
the onset of input clipping. Analog inputs
clip at +12 dBu without the 10 dBa input
pad, +24 dBu with the pad.
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.
Inv. button inverts the input signal polarity;
glows green when signal is inverted. Use
with caution.
Amplifier temperature reading and
bar graph.
Indicates Save whenever a change is
made as a reminder to save the change.
Volume control slider; adjust by grabbing
slider with mouse or by using up/down
arrows.Settings adjustable from “0” to -50
in 1 dBa steps, then to -100 dBa in one
step; settings below -8 dBa prevent the
loudspeaker from reaching full output.
The vertical pane in each properties window provides for loudspeaker identification and selected control features. See below for details.
Status Indicators: The Thermal, Peak and Fail indicators above the output meter(s) provide critical information on the amplifiers status.
The Peak indicator will flash yellow or red whenever the amplifier’s peak limiter is triggered. It’s normal for 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's 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.
Output Meters: The V and W buttons below the output meters allow you to switch them from Volts (the more conventional default
method) to RHAON’s unique Watts meters. Watts are calculated by multiplying the actual output voltage across the driver by the actual
current through it. This is more accurate than calculations using an impedance figure. Watts metering is used to quickly identify open-circuit (failed) drivers. Since open drivers draw no current, the output meter will remain at zero regardless of the input level.
Press Wink with Audio to send a Tone signal or Pink Noise to the loudspeaker.
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