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Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

HiQnet

 Software

Preset Tab

Monitoring, Mutes, and Attenuation

Input Peak Meter

Output Overall Gain Reduction 

(Limiting)

Output Peak Meter

Output RMS Meter

Output Clip Indication

Multi-Fader Attenuation

Channel Mutes and Mute All

Input RMS Meter

Input Clip Indication

Signal Generator

Amp Info

Preset Name Indication

Voltage Monitoring 

for all 3 Amplifiers

Digital Signal status 

indicators (AES & CobraNet)

Recall Preset

Internal Switching 

Frequency of DSP

Enable / Disable  

Output Switching

Enable / Disable 

Front Panel Lockout 

Enable / Disable  

USB Lockout

Store Preset

HiQnet

 Software

Input Tab

Compressor Tab

Select the desired input mode you would like from the drop down 

menu. After selecting the desired input mode, a visual representation of 

how to connect the VRack input panel will be shown.

Master Input 

Compressor Control

Compressor 

Enable / Disable

Channel-Dependent 

Compressor Selector

Compressor Link

Summary of Contents for VRACK

Page 1: ...he 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 version of this manual please visit the...

Page 2: ...bination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is requi...

Page 3: ...nnels each one capable of 2100 watts into 8 ohms and 4500 watts into 4 ohms The input and output panels are both engineered by Crown to give the VRack user optimum flexibility when deploying a VRack s...

Page 4: ...l components are used within their rated workload before the array is suspended Never exceed maximum recommended load ratings Before suspending any speaker system or power amplifier rack always inspec...

Page 5: ...k products is noted on the appropriate VRack Array Frame If interested in suspending your VRacks contact your local Crown representative for information on ordering VRack Suspension Frame Setup Setup...

Page 6: ...system send 3 phase 120VAC power to the X Y and Z pin of the Cee Form connector and the VRack will operate in 208VAC operation mode Each I Tech HD amplifier will see a dedicated line to line connecti...

Page 7: ...up custom presets for various loudspeakers can be downloaded or created AES EBU digital audio input EtherCon Ethernet connector for HiQnet control or CobraNet digital audio transport this Single Plug...

Page 8: ...below select the appropriate size of wire based on the distance from amplifier to speaker Distance Wire Size up to 25 ft up to 7 62 m 16 AWG 26 40 ft 7 62 12 2 m 14 AWG 41 60 ft 12 2 18 3 m 12 AWG 61...

Page 9: ...Analog MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX Input Wiring Modes Analog Stereo MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1...

Page 10: ...NO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX 3 Mix Mono 1 Aux Input Wiring Modes Analog MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MON...

Page 11: ...ge 21 Operation Manual Input Wiring Modes Digital Mono 1 Mono 2 Input Wiring Modes Digital MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 Stereo Mono 1 2 MONO 1 MONO 2 STEREO MONO 1 2 MON...

Page 12: ...Modes Hybrid Digital and Analog 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX STEREO AUX 3 Mix AES 1 Aux Input Wiring Modes Hybrid Digital and Analog 3 MIX MONO 1 AUX MONO 2 AUX STEREO AUX...

Page 13: ...cable The idea behind VDrive is to connect your VRacks in a ring topology feed AES3 into the first rack and select the switch of which AES3 stream 1 2 or 3 4 to send via the CAT5 connection to subsequ...

Page 14: ...ay shading and tapering resolution Appropriate power match for iTechHD amplifiers good balance between systemwide headroom and increased array coverage Economy Power An Economy Power Econ system has t...

Page 15: ...3 Way Mode H M L1 L2 H M L1 L2 M L1 S1 S2 H L2 S1 S2 HP Nom Econ Max VT4889 2 3 4 4 VT4888 2 3 4 4 VTX V25 2 3 4 4 Output Wiring Modes 3 Way Sub Mode HP Nom Econ Max VT4880A 1 1 1 1 VT4880 1 1 2 2 VT4...

Page 16: ...2 Way Mode HP Nom Econ Max VT4889 2 3 4 4 VT4888 2 3 4 4 VTX V25 2 3 4 4 HP Nom Econ Max VT4887A 2 3 4 4 VT4887 2 3 4 4 M L1 LMH H L2 LMH Output Wiring Modes 3 Way Passive HP Nom Econ Max VT4889 2 3...

Page 17: ...TX G28 1 1 2 2 HP Nom Econ Max VT4880A 1 1 1 1 VT4880 1 1 2 2 VT4881A 2 2 3 3 VT4882 1 1 2 2 VT4883 1 1 2 2 VTX S28 1 1 2 2 VTX G28 1 1 2 2 Each output Each output S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 H M L1 L2 Output W...

Page 18: ...put Wiring Modes 2 Way Sub Mode 1 HP Nom Econ Max VT4887A 2 3 4 4 VT4887 2 3 4 4 VT4880A 1 1 1 1 VT4880 1 1 2 2 VT4881A 2 2 3 3 VT4882 1 1 2 2 VT4883 1 1 2 2 VTX S28 1 1 2 2 VTX G28 1 1 2 2 HP Nom Eco...

Page 19: ...887 2 3 4 4 HP Nom Econ Max VT4880A 1 1 1 1 VT4880 1 1 2 2 VT4881A 2 2 3 3 VT4882 1 1 2 2 VT4883 1 1 2 2 VTX S28 1 1 2 2 VTX G28 1 1 2 2 HP Nom Econ Max VT4880A 1 1 1 1 VT4880 1 1 2 2 VT4881A 2 2 3 3...

Page 20: ...4 6 VT4883 1 1 2 2 HP Nom Econ Max VT4886 A switch 2 3 4 6 VT4886 B switch 2 3 4 6 VT4883 1 1 2 2 VT4886 VT4883 VT4886 VT4886 VT4883 VT4886 Alternate Wiring S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 LMH LMH LMH Output Wiring...

Page 21: ...00 amplifiers are in a rack and specifically they re in a VRack You get specific advantages in speeding up deployment programming tuning and monitoring of a VRack powered system In addition the user c...

Page 22: ...nitoring for all 3 Amplifiers Digital Signal status indicators AES CobraNet Recall Preset Internal Switching Frequency of DSP Enable Disable Output Switching Enable Disable Front Panel Lockout Enable...

Page 23: ...Delay Tab Input EQ Tab Channel Specific Input Delay in Feet Meters and Seconds Load Output Tab Device Tab HiQnet Software Single click on the device to select amplifier specific settings not included...

Page 24: ...r the amplifier and load bandpass presets based on above Output Operation Mode Step 3 Open the device panel for the amplifier and load bandpass presets based on above output operation mode Step 4 Stor...

Page 25: ...k M L1 S1 S2 H L2 S1 S2 M L1 S1 S2 H L2 S1 S2 VT 4880A VT 4889 2W L 2W L S1 S2 2W MH 2W MH S1 S2 2W MH 2W L S1 S2 2W MH 2W L S1 S2 No Section Load 3 MF HF 2 7 ohm CH 1 Top Amp 3 MF HF 2 7 ohm CH 2 3 L...

Page 26: ...4 ohm CH 2 2 SUB 2 ohm CH 1 Btm Amp 2 SUB 2 ohm CH 2 Passive Sub 6 x VT4886 2 x VT4883 On Each V Rack VT4886 No Section Load 4 LMH 3 ohm CH 1 Top Amp 4 LMH 3 ohm CH 2 3 SUB 1 2 7 ohm CH 1 Ctr Amp 3 SU...

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