USERS MANUAL
Users Manual
Installation & Operating Instructions
RHAON Version 1.10.4
For all Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered Loudspeaker Systems.
Users of Renkus-Heinz Iconyx IC-R, ICL-R, ICL-FR and IC2 digitally steered arrays should refer to the Users
Manual supplied with these arrays for installation & operating instructions.
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servicing to qualified personnel.
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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 lled 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 ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
14. Disconnect this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualied 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”.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK:
OPEN ONLY IF QUALIFIED AS
SERVICE PERSONNEL
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
Erklärung der graphischen SymboleExplanation of Graphical Symbols
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.
VORSICHT
GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES:
NUR VON QUALIFIZIEREM WARTUNGSPERSONAL
ZU ÖFFNEN
Eindrigliche Warnung: Wartungsvorschriften dienen nur der
Benutzung durch qualifizieres Personal. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schlages keine anderen als die in den Betriebsvor-
Sie sind dafür qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten auszuführen.
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IMPORTANT
Your Iconyx Steerable Column Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable
parts and all service should be referred to qualied service personnel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Shipping Inspection 4
Technical Support 4
Introduction To RHAON 5
RHAON Organization 6
Preparation 7
Computer Requirements 7
Software Installation 7
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace 8
Virtual System Design 9
Assigning a Static IP Address 10
Saving a Project 11
The Network Manager 12
Connect Mode 13
Linking Software With Networked Loudspeakers 13
Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs 17
CobraNet Signal Routing 18
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Control Mode 20
User Congurable DSP Functions 20
Saving Changes 22
All Loudspeakers Control 23
Group Control 23
Copy & Paste Shortcut 25
Supervise Mode 26
Event Logging & Notication 28
General Preferences 29
Password Protection 30
Appendix I
Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions 32
Appendix II
RHAON System Block Diagrams 33
Appendix III:
RHAON Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators 36
Appendix IV:
Keeping Your RHAON Program Up-To-Date 38
Software Updates 39
Updating Microcontroller Firmware 40
Updating DSP Firmware 42
Servicing & Troubleshooting 44
Networking and RHAON Systems 45
Network Manager 47
Troubleshooting 49
Index 54
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON empowered loudspeaker system.. We hope you enjoy it.
Your Renkus-Heinz 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 Pacic 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 nd a support request form at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/request-info/tech-info/index.html.
About RHAON
Your Renkus-Heinz loudspeaker is RHAON empowered.
RHAON (“rayon”), the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network, is the rst 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.
IMPORTANT
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 WindowsTM 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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General Information
Your RHAON-Empowered Loudspeaker’s amplier/DSP stores all conguration 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 and connect the AC power. This input is always available for testing the loud-
speaker and amplier, unless the AES/EBU input has inadvertently been turned on. Then you must turn the AES/EBU input off to allow the
Analog 1 input to function. Use the AES/EBU push button on the array’s control panel to turn the AES/EBU input off. If the array was previously put into its Standby power mode, turn it On by holding down both the Volume Up and Volume Down push buttons for approximately 3
seconds.
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 on board 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 congured. For further information on password protection refer to
page 44 of this manual or contact the person responsible for the setup and tuning or commissioning of your system.
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 CAT5 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-congure DSP settings for individual loudspeakers and establish and store preset congurations 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-congure them in software prior to installation and make nal adjustments
during commissioning or setup. Preset congurations 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 one of the three RHAON operating modes using the Connect | Control | Supervise tool bar directly
above the work space. You can also switch between the three modes and the Beams / Presets folder using tabs inside the Loudspeaker
Properties window.
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PREPARATION
TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW
INSTALL RHAON
software under
Windows 7, 8, XP,
or Vista
CONNECT
OPEN NETWORK MANAGER
To verify integrity of the Ethernet
network
CONTROL
SET COMPUTERS
Static IP
Address
SCAN THE NET WORK
RHAON assigns
IP Addresses as needed
CHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE
This can make it easier to see
where Groups and Loudspeakers
are in the venue
ASSOCIATE VIRTUAL &
ACTUAL LOUDSPEAKERS
Drag from left panel,
drop on icon in right panel
ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or scan network for actual
loudspeakers
ROUTE COBRANET
CobraNet Source
Drag-and-Drop Tx/Rx links
GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or actual loudspeakers
found on your network
SELECT digital
and/or
Analog inputs
CONTROL PANEL
Configure Loudspeaker
Array
SUPERVISE
OPERATOR ALERTS
RHAON indicates problems
such as over temperature,
clipping or driver failure at System, Group and Loudspeaker
levels
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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
le on your hard drive
0 to 340 milliseconds @ 48 kHz
DELAY
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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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: XP, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 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 1.10.2 is downwards compatible with earlier
versions of RHAON Microcontroller and DSP rmware so you do not need to uninstall a previous version of RHAON before
installing program version 1.10.2. However, new program features may not function in loudspeakers running earlier versions of
rmware.
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.
PREPARATION
Click on Next to proceed to the next step. Then follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
The installation program will install RHAON into a Renkus-Heinz/Rhaon folder on your hard drive. It will not uninstall earlier versions of
RHAON. If you want to delete an earlier version, use Settings/Control Panel and Add/Remove to remove 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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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.
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace
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 it. If it is slightly to
large, scroll bars that allow you to shift the picture up or down and to the right or left will appear. It it’s to small, blank space will surround it.
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Virtual System Design
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 efcient 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.
PREPARATION
Let’s say we want to add two IC16-R
loudspeakers to our system. Clicking on Add
Virtual Device(s) in the top left toolbar opens
an Add New Speakers window. Browse to
nd the loudspeaker model you want to add
(IC16-R in the example) and select it. Type
a quantity (2 in our screen shot) into the
Amount To Add eld and click the Add button.
In the screen shot to the right, icons representing the two IC16-R arrays have been
added to the workspace and moved to their
approximate location by grabbing them with
the Mouse Cursor and moving them.
Now you can dene 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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Assigning a Static IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer
PREPARATION
You can begin your preparation ofine 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 rst step is to make sure the computer’s Network Interface
Card (NIC) is properly setup .
Your NIC must have a static IP address assigned to it: this
enables 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.
If you are running Windows XP, go to the Start Menu and select
Control Panel/Control Panel and Network Connections. If you are
using Vista, Windows 7 or Wimdows 8, go to Start/Control Panel/
All Control Panel Items/Network and Sharing Center.
Find the connection you wish to use. It will likely be called “Local
Area Connection” unless you have renamed it. Also, make note
of the model number of the NIC you will be using. The RHAON
software will require you to use it later. Right click on the connection line/icon and then select “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 congured 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 eld. 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
dened 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.
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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 eld. 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.
But, before RHAON can scan your network and
assign IP addresses to the devices it nds, you
need to specify a range of IP addresses for it to
use. The static address assigned to the computer
in Windows establishes the “subnet” you will be
using. A subnet is the rst 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.
PREPARATION
Type two valid IP addresses into the two elds: 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 CAT5 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 le location and Save the le.
Note that you are saving the project le to your computer and not saving (loading) it into the loudspeakers.
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Each loudspeaker’s Connect, Control and Supervise Properties window also has a Save button. Pressing the Save button will save the
change(s) to the project le and to the associated loudspeaker’s ash memory.. Note that although the changes are being sent to the
project le, the project le itself is not being saved.
The Network Manager
MostRHAON setup and installation problems are “network problems” and not loudspeaker or RHAON problems. Your Renkus-Heinz
loudspeaker 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 identies 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 47.
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Linking Software Icons with Networked Loudspeakers
To connect a RHAON network, you rst make all the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. A typical amplier input panel is shown on page 55 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. Rhaon will immediately scan the network and list any CobraNet devices
it nds under Network in the the directory tree.
If nothing appears under Network in the directory tree, RHAON was unable to nd any devices.To conrm this, you can right click on the
Network folder in the directory tree to gain access to the Scsn Network command.and manually initiate Scan Network.
If RHAON can’t nd 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.
Note that you did not have to rst create virtual loudspeakers. RHAON found the actual loudspeakers.
CONNECT
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 le or the ones present in the loudspeakers.
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CONNECT
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). Notice that
the directory listing for that loudspeaker also
moves from the Network folder to the Speaker
folder.
To conrm 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 loudspeakers.
Note that you could also
open the Network Manager and view this same
information in list form. To open the Network
Manager, go to the File pull down menu and select Network Manager.
Let’s take a closer look at the Connect Mode loudspeaker icon.
CobraNet Receivers
Name CobraNet Transmitters
Turns “Wink” Light ON & OFF Status Indicator
Turns Mute ON & OFF
Clockwise from the top, the rst item is the icon’s name. The loudspeaker symbol on the right of the Status Bar 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 green Status bar reading OK at the bottom of the
icon indicates this icon has been linked to a networked loudspeaker and is operating satisfactorily. A red bar would indicate a problem and
the text would identify the problem, such as unassigned.
To its left of the status bar 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 conrm its location. On the outside left edge of the icon are two red triangles 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 screen associated with the linked loudspeaker. More
details on Properties screens are on the next page.
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Properties Windows
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 return-
ing to the main window. You can also open Properties les
for more than one loudspeaker at the same time and move
them around the work space.
The Connect Properties window gives you the ability to:
1. Select and connect the multiple inputs of Rhaon empowered
loudspeakers to the amplier(s)
2. Select and send input signals to the CobraNet network
3. Select one of the CobraNet digital audio channels, if Co-
braNet’s multi channel digital audio capability is being used.
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The Control Properties window provides setup and control facilities for the loudspeaker’s on board DSP. It includes controls
for the:
1. Compressor
2. 8-band parametric equalizer, hi & lo band roll off and shelv-
ing lters
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 transducers is being
supervised.
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The vertical pane in each Properties window provides for loudspeaker identication and selected control features. See below for details.
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Loudspeakers model number or name
Loudspeakers DSP sample rate (48 kHz or
96 kHz). See Appendix lll for more details.
Power On/Standby button. Turns ampli-
er On or places it in Standby. Turning
AC power to the Array On and Off is a
separate operation.
Input signal level bar graph; “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 elds 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 amplier.
See Status Indicators below for details.
Output bar graph. “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.
Amplier temperature indicator and
bar graph.
Save button
Press to restart the loudspeakers DSP in
the event of a malfunction.
Status Indicators: The Thermal, Peak and Fail indicators above the output meter provide critical information on the ampliers status. The
Peak indicator will ash yellow or red whenever the device’s peak limiter is triggered. It’s normal for the indicator to ash 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 ash yellow as the amplier temperature approaches a preset level and will turn red if the temperature continues to increase as a warning the amplier is about to be shut down. The Fail indicator glows red when the amplier has been shut down by
the protective circuitry. Heat related shutdowns will reset automatically after the amplier cools down to a safe temperature.
As a further protective measure, the amplier’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 gure. 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.
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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 Amplier Inputs portion of the upper section is where you select which one of the 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. 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.
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The right hand Assign Cobranet Outputs portion of the upper section lets you use any of the audio inputs or amplier outputs as an output
to the CobraNet network, .
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 path and/or life safety applications. If you are not using CobraNet for digital audio distribu-
tion in your RHAON system, you can skip the next two pages and move on to Control Mode (page 20).
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CobraNet Signal Routing
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CobraNet devices transmit and receive digital audio (48 or 96 kHz, 16, 20 or 24 bit) in bundles of up to 8 channels. The number of channels per bundle can vary, depending on settings for latency and resolution. The number of bundles available depends on network bandwidth.
Each CobraNet bundle has a number from the following ranges:
0: Disables the receiver or transmitter.
1 thru 255: Multicast mode (many receivers can access the same bundle).
256 thru 65,279: Unicast mode (allows only one receiver to receive the bundle).
In order for CobraNet devices to communicate,
their Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive) bundle
numbers must match. RHAON devices are
equipped with two receivers and two transmitters, their bundle numbers must be assigned
correctly so they can send and receive audio via
the network. RHAON software makes this easy.
In most cases the settings of a CobraNet source
will have already been established with the
source’s own proprietary software and can be
changed only with the manufacturer’s software..
However, it the manufacturer’s software allows
you can set or reset both receiver and transmitter bundle settings of any device found on the
CobraNet network using RHAON software.
The rst step in setting up CobraNet routing is
to drag the CobraNet Source that was detected
by Scan Network into the system.
The CobraNet Source and the devices connected to it must have the same Sample Rate and
Latency settings. Right clicking on the CobraNet
Source Icon will open a pop up screen showing
the Sample Rate and Latency settings. We suggest you accept the Source’s default settings
unless you have a specic reason to change
them.
You will then want to check the device settings
to make sure they are the same as the Source’s
settings. The settings must be the same for the
source and for all devices connected to it.
While latency may be changed here via pointand-click, the sample rate is pre-programmed
in the DSP rmware running in the loudspeaker.
You can switch sample rate by uploading the
appropriate rmware to your device. Please
refer to “APPENDIX III: Updating DSP Firmware” for information on how to upload new rmware to your device.
Next, check the bundle settings of the CobraNet Source device. The Source in our example has 4 Receivers and 4 Transmitters. The red
triangles on the left of its icon represent Rx bundles and the green triangles represent Tx bundles. Right clicking on one of the triangles will
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open a pop up window that shows the bundle number and allows you to change it.
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