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User Manual

TD-000105-00 rev.B

*TD-000105-00*

ISIS 215SB

ISIS 215PCM

2 x 15” Weather-Resistant Subwoofer Cabinet with Speakon™ Input Connector

Integrated, Self-Powered—Self-Processed, Industrial Systems

3000 Watt Powered Subwoofer and 3600 Watt, 2-channel “Top Box” amplifier,

Computer Configurable DSP for each Amplifier, Integral Wheels and Handles.

Summary of Contents for ISIS 215PCM

Page 1: ...x 15 Weather Resistant Subwoofer Cabinet with Speakon Input Connector Integrated Self Powered Self Processed Industrial Systems 3000 Watt Powered Subwoofer and 3600 Watt 2 channel Top Box amplifier Co...

Page 2: ...he installation and any possible short term unexpected overloading Never exceed the rating of the hardware or equipment Consult a licensed profes sional engineer when any doubt or questions arise rega...

Page 3: ...mportant User Warning Regarding Power Levels 21 System Requirements and Software Installation 22 General Guidelines for Freely Configurable DSP 23 Saving Presets 24 Configuring the Processors examples...

Page 4: ...the cabinet from walking away during use 215PCM Powered Control Module Highlights The PCM version adds a 55 pound amplification and signal processing backpack to the 215SB subwoofer cabinet This backp...

Page 5: ...t Pole cups are featured for either cabinet orientation One shown on the shorter side and two on the longer 215PCM Rear Rubber feet are featured on the bottom of the cabinet as viewed and on the end i...

Page 6: ...orts are connected to the 3600 watt Top Box amplifier s CH1 and CH2 Inputs respectively The Top Box amplifier is configured to operate in stereo mode without any filtering All filtering and is done in...

Page 7: ...7 INTRODUCTION Block Diagram...

Page 8: ...invalid When removing the loudspeaker from its packaging grasp the unit using the integral handles on the sides The transducers are deeply recessed and covered with a strong metal grill requiring no...

Page 9: ...at the bottom of the Signal Manager window to indicate OFFLINE It is now safe to move the RS 232 connection from one processor to the other Move the RS 232 connection from the Top Box Processor to the...

Page 10: ...ls has the access holes for the Subwoofer amplifier The exhaust vent closest the handles has the access holes for the Top Box Amplifier Gain control adjustment access holes Sub woofer amplifier shown...

Page 11: ...onnectors by orienting the locking L shaped prong with the corresponding connector entry then fully insert the three prongs Twist the plug about 1 8 of a turn clockwise to lock the connector and plug...

Page 12: ...connection Once the Processor has been configured RS 232 connection is no longer required Any change to the Processor s setup requires the RS 232 connection to the PC s COM port CONNECTIONS RS 232 Pro...

Page 13: ...Inputs CH1 and CH2 Inputs will be routed to BOTH Processor s IN1 and IN2 blocks see diagram below If only one input mono or one side of the mix is available then use Input 3 Input 3 will route the in...

Page 14: ...do not use the DataPort connections to supply audio The position of the Mode Switch determines how the input signals are routed Select your operating mode before making connections See page 7 Block Di...

Page 15: ...appears the noise source is not the 215PCM but the input device and interconnecting cables If the input cables are short and the venue location free of most electrical noise unbalanced input connectio...

Page 16: ...from each connector is same as the signal applied to the inputs of the top box amplifier Subwoofer Processor Use CH1 OUTPUT only CH1 OUTPUTs signal is the same signal applied to the input if the subw...

Page 17: ...LR connections they will be summed producing unexpected results The 215PCM will use two DataPort connections in a QSControl system The Top Box Processor connection will report as a PL236 amplifier and...

Page 18: ...on for biamp use The lower Speakon is labeled CH2 and DISCRETE CH2 in two different text colors indicating the same functional reliance on the Mode Switch position In either Mode this Speakon is wired...

Page 19: ...pulled into the center air intake vent by both amplifiers The air is pulled through each amp and exhausts from each end of the rear panel The temperature of the air exiting theses vents is a good indi...

Page 20: ...L The SIGNAL LED indicates input signal presence and strength It is dual brightness to give an indication of input signal strength The SIGNAL LED will illuminate dimly at 40 dB At 20 dB it will light...

Page 21: ...retry If the PWR indicator illuminates now the DataPort was forcing the amplifier into Standby mode Refer to QSControl documentation for information regarding amplifier Standby power status If the in...

Page 22: ...BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR SETUP Be sure to configure any necessary crossovers filters etc prior to applying audio signals to the inputs Damage to equipment may result if these recommendations are not fo...

Page 23: ...good idea to turn down the amplifier s physical gain controls That way you won t damage your speakers or create very loud sounds if you apply a configu ration that doesn t do what you thought it would...

Page 24: ...your own configurations if they prove useful in your applica tions You may also create your own to precisely fit your audio system Once a configuration has been created and saved it may be loaded or a...

Page 25: ...ut is supplied by a separate track or channel The Mode Switch should be set to Discrete and all three inputs will be used An example of a signal chain that might be used for the Top Box Processor in t...

Page 26: ...n has a high and low pass filter that limit the overall frequency response and equalization to compensate for enclosure and room responses The low pass filter is usually tuned to remove any overlap in...

Page 27: ...espective frequency ranges 3 way Mono Stack Checklist There are two ways to handle the signal routing for this application In Discrete Mode two input cables are required but if you have the option of...

Page 28: ...20 V 30 Amp service Unreliable and potentially dangerous conditions could result from using this product with improperly rated AC supply circuits Always consult a licensed professional electrician for...

Page 29: ...urations for any Delay objects that may have been set to undesired delay values COM Port setting COM1 COM4 must be the same as the COM port number your are using to connect the serial cable from the 2...

Page 30: ...ter version of Signal Manager running on it Now my other PC with the older Signal Manager version won t recognize my configurations When a configuration is opened by a newer version of Signal Manager...

Page 31: ...31 Specifications ISIS 215SB SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Dimensions...

Page 32: ...32 Specifications ISIS 215SB Acoustic Performance SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...

Page 33: ...D nominal 102 x 66 x 64 mm Refer to drawing for details Weight 175 pounds 79 4 kg Features Weather resistant enclosure Durable rubber anti skid feet on two sides of cabinet Pole Cups Three 2 inch dia...

Page 34: ...34 Specifications ISIS 215PCM SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Self Powered Dimensions...

Page 35: ...sing PC laptop and QSC Signal Manager software DataPort ties to QSControl systems to support network Processor configuration Controls AC Power switch and MODE switch Combination Mode Discrete Mode Ope...

Page 36: ...se both amplifiers without processors at 10 dB below rated output power 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2 dB 3 dB points 8 Hz and 100 kHz Damping Factor both amplifiers Greater than 500 Controls Ch 1 and Ch 2 gain...

Page 37: ...ree 2 Top Box 1 Subwoofer CH2 output not used Type Electronically balanced detachable terminal blocks Grounding Shield terminal connected to chassis Post DSP auxillary output level full scale 6 0 or 4...

Page 38: ...gain objects in a DSP configu ration will be triggered by the one contact closure It is not possible to trigger switched gain objects individually This feature requires the construction of a simple RS...

Page 39: ...in 9 is used for contact closure input This pin is not normally used by RS 232 devices Some laptop and desktop computer COM ports have been observed to pull pin 9 to ground this will cause unexpected...

Page 40: ...ed warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period USA only other countries see your dealer or distributor Mailing address Adresse postale Postanschrift Direcci n postal QSC Aud...

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Page 42: ...42 QSC Audio Products Inc 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa California 92626 USA QSC and the QSC logo are registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office 2001 QSC Audio Products Inc...

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