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DSi 8M Cinema System Monitor 

Operation Manual

3 Installation (continued)

Option 2 – Connecting the DSi 8M to amplifi ers other than the 
DSi Series

If you have power amplifi ers other than the DSi series, you need an active 
crossover. Figure 3.3 shows an example of a bi-amped system with an 
active crossover. 

Figure 3.3  Example of Bi-amped Operation Using

 an Active Crossover and a Non-DSi Power Amplfi er

Phoenix-to-Phoenix cable
carries full-range signal 
from DSi 8M to crossover input

JBL 4622

Amplifier ch. 2 
output to
LF drivers

Amplifier ch. 1 
output to HF 
driver

Left-low output connectors

Input

OUTPUTS TO POWER AMPLIFIER INPUTS

Active Crossover

Outputs

Cables carry lowpass
and highpass signals
from crossover outputs
to power-amplifier
inputs

Crown XLS or CTs power amplifier

DSi System Monitor

The DSi 8M left-low (full-range) terminals are connected to the active 
crossover input. The crossover outputs are connected to the power 
ampli fi er inputs, and the amplifi er outputs are connected to the 
loudspeaker. 

Summary of Contents for DSi 8M

Page 1: ...stallation operation or maintenance The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date However updates to this information may have occurred To obtain the latest ve...

Page 2: ...ipment at the top Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes Importantes Instructions de S curit Wichtige Sicherheitsinstruktionen 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4...

Page 3: ...ucted Class A EN 55103 2 1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61...

Page 4: ...nstallation 8 3 1 Materials Required 8 3 2 Mount the DSi 8M 8 3 3 Monitor Wiring 8 4 Operation 13 4 1 Setting Monitor and Bargraph Levels 13 5 Specifications 13 6 Service 14 6 1 International and Cana...

Page 5: ...channels for monitoring processor or amplifier inputs All inputs and outputs are balanced to interface with new cinema processors Input levels for processor and power amps can be adjusted independent...

Page 6: ...ifiers for monitoring D VU Bargraph Meter 12 segment meter displays input level of selected channels from 40 VU to 3 VU The meter can be calibrated by the rear panel trim adjustment which operates ind...

Page 7: ...t Surround amplifier HD 15 Connector 2 Connects to Back Surround Left Back Surround Right amplifier HD 15 Connector 3 Connects to Right Low Right High amplifier HD 15 Connector 4 Connects to Subwoofer...

Page 8: ...ideal place for the DSi 8M Monitor Panel is in the sound rack or projector console between the stereo processor and power amplifiers DB25 and HD15 connectors are available on the back panel to make i...

Page 9: ...the DSi 8M If EX channels are to be used plug an additional male female 25 pin D cable from the Optional Outputs at the processor to the Optional Inputs of the DSi 8M 3 Make DIP switch settings Ls Rs...

Page 10: ...DSi power amplifiers or to active crossover inputs Option 1 Connecting to DSi amplifiers If you have Crown DSi power amplifiers connect the DSi 8M HD 15 outputs to the HD 15 connectors on the DSi amp...

Page 11: ...hoenix to Phoenix cable carries full range signal from DSi 8M to crossover input JBL 4622 Amplifier ch 2 output to LF drivers Amplifier ch 1 output to HF driver Left low output connectors Input OUTPUT...

Page 12: ...on continued 5 Connecting DSi 8M inputs to power amplifier outputs two options Option 1 If you have Crown DSi power amplifiers use six VGA cables as shown in Figure 3 1 and Figure 3 4 Option 2 Connect...

Page 13: ...OUTPUTS 1 Left surround 2 Right surround 3 Common 4 Back surround left 5 Back surround right 6 Common 7 Subwoofer 8 Subwoofer 9 Common 10 Chassis ground 1 Left high 2 Left low 3 Common 4 Center high 5...

Page 14: ...zation SRA is required for product being sent to the factory for service Please complete the SRA by going to www crownaudio com support factserv htm If you do not have access to our website call 1 800...

Page 15: ...t at our authorized service center or our factory All expenses in remedying the defect including surface shipping costs in the United States will be borne by us You must bear the expense of shipping t...

Page 16: ...chase price not including interest insurance closing costs and other finance charges less a reasonable depreciation on the product from the date of original purchase Warranty work can only be performe...

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