Crestron CNAMPX-16X60, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Crestron CNAMPX 16X60 16ChannelProfessionalAudioAmplifier Operations Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2000 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...etwork Wiring 6 Rack Mount Ear Installation 7 Rack Mounting 8 Hookup 9 Identity Code 9 Programming with SIMPL Windows 10 CNAMPX 16X60 Symbol 11 Example Basic Touchpanel Pages 13 How the Example Program Works 14 Problem Solving 16 Troubleshooting 16 Further Inquiries 17 Future Updates 17 Return and Warranty Policies 18 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 18 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 18 Operations Gu...

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Page 5: ... eight two channel amplifier modules The eight modules are of Crestron Detachable Modular Component CDMC design that allows rapid field repair Each channel two per module of each module has its own power supply and filter capacitors that produce over 108 000 microFarads for enhanced dynamic range The heat sinks of each channel contain more than 300 square inches of radiating surface allowing coole...

Page 6: ... RATING FUSE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ATTENTION POUR LA PROTECTION CONTRE LES RISQUES D INCENDIES N UTILISEZ SEULEMENT LE MÊMES TYPE DE FUSIBLE DÉBRANCHEZ LE CÂBLE D ALIMENTATION AVANT DE CHANGER LE FUSIBLE ACHTUNG AUFGRUND BRANDSCHUTZRECHTLICHER BESTIMMUNGEN BITTE NUR SICHERUNGEN DES SELBEN TYPS UND MIT DER SELBEN BELASTBRAKEIT VERWENDEN TRENNEN SIE DAS GERAT VOM NETZ BEVOR SIE...

Page 7: ... for long periods of time Refer all service to certified Crestron service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in a way such as power cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CNAMPX 16X60 Rear Ports and Indicators A number of ports and in...

Page 8: ...wer overloads and is located a spare fuse is included within the compartment above the power connector CAUTION If it becomes necessary to replace the fuse s replace only with same type size and amperage rating ROOM INPUTS 1 8 Each of the eight pair of RCA connectors is typically used to connect the pre amplified audio from the CNX PAD8 to the CNAMPX 16X60 The left channel audio is input to the con...

Page 9: ... into 4 ohm loads 220 Watts Channel Bridged Input Impedance 28Kohms Power Bandwidth 3dB 3Hz to 50KHz Frequency Response 1W 8ohm Flat 0 0 1dB from 20Hz to 20KHz Total Harmonic Distortion THD full power 0 03 or less IHF I M Distortion 0 01 or less SMPTE I M Distortion 0 03 or less Dynamic Headroom 2dB or more Signal to Noise Ratio S N A Weighted better than 110dB Gain 28dB Damping Factor Greater Tha...

Page 10: ...ith specifications for CE marking NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 these devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Setup Network Wiring When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run the leng...

Page 11: ... the network connector and tin the twisted connection Apply solder only to the ends of the twisted wires Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors Rack Mount Ear Installation Two rack mount ears are provided with the CNAMPX 16X60 and must b...

Page 12: ...t in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack The unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack CAUTION Due to the heat dissipation of the CNAMPX 16X60 and all audio amplifiers in general allow at least one free rack space above and below the CNAMPX 16X60 for proper circulation Refer...

Page 13: ... SIE DIE SICHERUNG AUSTAUSCHEN PRECAUCIÓN PARA LA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUADA CONTRA EL USO DEL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS USE SOLAMENTE EL MISMO TIPO Y FUSIBLE DEL GRADO DESCONECTE LA CUERDA DE LA FUENTE ANTES DE CAMBIAR EL FUSIBLE 120V AC 60Hz 1800 WATTS MAX ROOM INPUTS FROM CNX PAD8 ROOM OUTPUTS AUDIO TO SPEAKERS FROM AC OUTLET OR POWER STRIP TO CNX PAD8 GROUND SCREW TO CRESNET CONTROL SYSTEM ROOM OUTPUTS 8...

Page 14: ...am test and monitor a Crestron control system The next three sections describe a CNAMPX 16X60 within a SIMPL Windows program The first section details the SIMPL symbol and the second section describes how an example program works by using a textual description and a block diagram NOTE The following descriptions assume that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows If not refer to the extensive hel...

Page 15: ...owing table are DIGITAL signals unless noted otherwise A digital signal can be high logic level of 1 low logic level of 0 and also have rising edge when it goes from low to high and falling edge from high to low transitions Depending upon how the symbol was created symbol inputs may work at the logic levels some may work on transitions Detail View of the CNAMPX 16X60 Symbol in SIMPL Windows Progra...

Page 16: ...ptions OUTPUT S DESCRIPTION S OverRide_F This signal indicates that the audio output override function is activated High 1 override active low 0 override not active Rm1 through Rm8_Amp_Fault These signals indicate that there is an overcurrent or over temperature fault within the corresponding amplifier module High 1 fault is present low 0 fault present There is no sound when an amp fault is presen...

Page 17: ...CNAMPX 16X60 After selecting a room to control the desired audio source is selected Each source has a Controls subpage that is unique for the particular type of device As shown the jukebox that is available as an audio source can be programmed to skip to the next or previous track Skipping to the next or previous disk can also be programmed as an available function The audio volume can be increase...

Page 18: ...example can be monitored Pressing the BACK button in the lower left corner of the display returns the display to the main page Example Touchpanel Diagnostic Page How the Example Program Works The example SIMPL program for the CNAMPX 16X60 is shown on the next page as a block diagram The diagram shows only the components and logic associated with example touchpanel The actual program involves exten...

Page 19: ...Crestron CNAMPX 16X60 16 Channel Professional Audio Amplifier Example CNAMPX 16X60 SIMPL Program Operations Guide DOC 8155 16 Channel Professional Audio Amplifier CNAMPX 16X60 15 ...

Page 20: ... rooms regardless of programming Override function selected Press OVERRIDE button on rear panel of CNAMPX 16X60 Audio input cable s loose or not connected Verify that audio input cable s plugged into ROOM INPUTS port s are secure Room output speaker wire s loose or not connected Verify that speaker wire s connected to ROOM OUTPUTS terminal s are secure CNAMPX 16X60 has detected a wire fault at the...

Page 21: ...3 2160 In Australia and New Zealand call Crestron Pacific at 613 9480 2999 Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the CNAMPX 16X60 additional information and programming examples may be made available as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical docum...

Page 22: ...s are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subje...

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