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Congratulations on your purchase of a Century Series console. All of us at Crest Audio in Paramus, New
Jersey, USA, support your decision, knowing your console contains the finest combination of design and
manufacture in the industry.

While your new Century Series console is one of the most feature-packed available, great effort has been
put into making it simple to operate.

This manual explains the functions of your new console, how they operate and how they relate to each
other. If properly cared for, your new console will provide you with trouble-free, sonically accurate mixing
clear into the next Century and beyond.

Please keep the following contact information on hand:

Crest Audio Customer Service Dept.

100 Eisenhower Drive

Paramus NJ 07652 USA

TEL

201.909.8700 

FAX

201.909.8744

http://www.crestaudio.com

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA 

TEL

: 201.909.8700 

FAX

: 201.909.8744

http://www.crestaudio.com

Printed in USA

Summary of Contents for CENTURY LM

Page 1: ...CENTURY SERIES OWNER S MANUAL LM...

Page 2: ...rate This manual explains the functions of your new console how they operate and how they relate to each other If properly cared for your new console will provide you with trouble free sonically accur...

Page 3: ...ibed LM 12 Output Module 13 Profiles the LM 12 ouput module The module is illustrated and described LM 8 4 Output Module 15 Profiles the LM 8 4 output module The module is illustrated and described LM...

Page 4: ...and post fader signals When muted PFL circuitry and Peak and Dynamic Signal Present LED indicators remain fully oper ational This is a feature not available on many consoles at any cost Four scene A D...

Page 5: ...peration and results The following diagrams illustrate conventional sys tem connections Signal Processors In Out BAL INSERT RTN DIR OUT INSERT SEND BAL MIC IN BAL LINE IN BAL INSERT RTN DIR OUT INSERT...

Page 6: ...fessional Power Amplifier Ch A 1 0dB 3 6 10 15 30 80 Clip Limit Signal Temp DC Active Ch B 1 0dB 3 6 10 15 30 80 6001 Professional Power Amplifier Ch A 1 0dB 3 6 10 15 30 80 Transmitters for In Ear Mo...

Page 7: ...T TIP SEND RING RETURN SLEEVE GROUND INSERT TIP POSITIVE RING NEGATIVE SLEEVE GROUND OUTPUT Input Plug Polarities Insert send Insert return Polarities Output Plug Polarities Wiring Conventions Since t...

Page 8: ...ower supply is shipped with the AC third wire ground connected to the console chassis ground The connection is made at the rear of the power supply unit This is necessary for safety reasons so that ex...

Page 9: ...alog Pin 4 Analog Pin 5 Digital Pin 6 48V Pin 7 20V CONSOLE GROUND CHASSIS GROUND MAXIMUM AC IN XCVA04 415 WATTS XCVA06 825 WATTS 48V 1 24V 6 20V 6 Model XCVA06 Model XCVA04 20V 4 24V 4 S N To AC Main...

Page 10: ...ate Mix Sends 1 4 Adjusts signal level sent to output mixes 1 4 PRE Switch 5 8 Toggles mix sends 5 8 between Post and the internally selected Pre state Mix Sends 5 8 Adjusts signal level sent to outpu...

Page 11: ...nsert Output level is not affect ed by the fader position Scene Mute Assignments Assign the input channel to any of the four scene mute groups Scene mute combines with the module s local mute button a...

Page 12: ...nput channel signal An associat ed LED illuminates when the switch is down PRE Switch 1 4 Toggles mix sends 1 4 between Post and the internally selected Pre state Mix Sends 1 4 Adjusts signal level se...

Page 13: ...100mm Fader Used for control of all outputs of the channel except those Aux output sections selected by switch to a pre fader position The Insert Output level is not affected by the fader position Sc...

Page 14: ...1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 1 3 1 5 1 1 20 1 1 8 8 O MID EQ IN HPF 4 2 8 10 20 40 RETURN 1 2 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 1 MUTE PFL PEAK SIG DIM TB ENB INSERT ON SUB INPUT 1 1 1 0 5 10 30 40...

Page 15: ...mono outputs 11 and 12 Polarity Reverse Switch Inverts the polarity of the output Insert On Switch Turns on the insert loop for the output signal If a complete insert loop is not present depressing th...

Page 16: ...5 10 15 20K 16 16 8 8 O MID EQ IN HPF 40 20 80 100 200 400 RETURN 1 2 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 10 M O N O MUTE PFL PEAK SIG DIM TB ENB INSERT O N SUB INPUT 11 12 0 5 10 30 40 5 20 7...

Page 17: ...xes the left and right pre insert sig nals together onto the Left Insert Send jack The Left Insert Return is switched to both Left and Right Returns This allows for a mono processor to be used but aff...

Page 18: ...10 15 20K 16 16 8 8 O MID EQ IN HPF 40 20 80 100 200 400 RETURN 1 2 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 10 A B MUTE PEAK SIG DIM TB ENB INSERT ON SUB INPUT 11 12 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 4 6 10 7 8 9 5...

Page 19: ...output from mono outputs 11 and 12 The center knob adjusts level a while the outer knob adjusts level b Polarity Reverse Switch Inverts the polarity of the output Insert On Switch Turns on the insert...

Page 20: ...LM PAGE 18 CENTURY SERIES OUTPUT MONITOR A LEFT MONITOR A RIGHT BAL OUT EXT TB IN INSERT RTN INSERT SEND...

Page 21: ...signal level Output 11 Polarity Reverse Inverts the polarity of outputs 11 Output 11 Insert On Switch Turns on the insert loop for the output signal If a complete insert loop is not present depressing...

Page 22: ...LM PAGE 20 CENTURY SERIES OUTPUT INSERT RTN MONITOR B LEFT MONITOR B RIGHT BAL OUT OSC IN INSERT SEND...

Page 23: ...Switches the subgroup send between pre and post fader Sub 12 On Switch Switches the subgroup send on and off Output 12 Polarity Reverse Inverts the polarity of output 12 Output 12 Insert On Switch Tu...

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Page 25: ...Appendix A Technical Information LM...

Page 26: ...kHz HF 1 5k 20kHz sweepable EQ with selectable peak shelve settings on the high and low controls and an EQ In switch Each input channel shall also have a FET con trolled 10 millisecond ramp mute switc...

Page 27: ...FT A M CUE SELECT GROUP SELECT L SUB INPUTS RETURN INPUTS 1 HPF 20 400HZ HPF THREE BAND EQ LEFT LF MF HF EQ IN INSERT ON 10 DIM TB 2 11 A 12 B TO COMMON SIG PEAK CIRCUITS XFORMER OPTION INSERT RETURN...

Page 28: ...from the side for all Century LM consoles 2 25 57mm K N O B H E I G H T 0 7 5 1 9 m m 1 2 5 3 2 m m 24 75 717mm 28 0 711mm 29 563 751mm 2 9 6 2 5 7 5 2 m m 1 0 2 5 2 6 0 m m 6 2 5 1 5 9 m m 3 2 5 8 3...

Page 29: ...D BAL MIC IN BAL MIC OUT LIFT PIN 1 BAL LINE IN BAL INSRT RTN INSRT SND BAL MIC IN BAL MIC OUT LIFT PIN 1 BAL LINE IN BAL INSRT RTN INSRT SND BAL MIC IN BAL MIC OUT LIFT PIN 1 BAL LINE IN BAL INSRT RT...

Page 30: ...1 M Sub Send A Pre or Post group 11 Insert LM Output 12 master B M Sub Send B Pre or Post group 12 Insert LM Output 12 C Talkback Gain Low Normal or High LM Output 12 C Talkback Phantom Power On or Of...

Page 31: ...und wire The ribbon cables are removed by flipping the latches on the ends of the connectors Once the latches have been flipped the connector should pull off easily The ground wire green is a spade lu...

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Page 33: ...Appendix B Glossary LM...

Page 34: ...annel except those sends selected pre fader Insert Output levels are not affected by the fader position Gain Control Adjusts input gain for proper signal level on the input To set the gain to the best...

Page 35: ...ted either from the switch or via the scene mute system Oscillator On Switches on the internal or external if connected oscillator which is fixed at 1kHz The oscillator only operates when the Talkback...

Page 36: ...ne mutes on and off for the entire console Scene Mute Safe Switch Disables any selected scene mute assignments An associated green LED indicates the channel is in a safe state Signal Present LED This...

Page 37: ...LE LM DUAL MONO STEREO GROUP CONNECTOR 1 OF 2 7 76D1832 02 LM 20 LM 8 4 Groups 1 8 LM DUAL MONO STEREO GROUP CONNECTOR 2 OF 2 8 76D1832 02 LM 8 4 STEREO GROUP MAIN 1 OF 2 9 76D1831 02 LM 8 4 STEREO GR...

Page 38: ...wners Manual Copyright 1997 Crest Audio Inc v 2 3 11 3 97 D7000002 Crest Audio Inc 100 Eisenhower Dr Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL 201 909 8700 FAX 201 909 8744 http www crestaudio com Printed in USA D7000...

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