Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp Power Amplifiers
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3) Use an Ashly WR-5 or neWR-5 remote control.
4) Use the event scheduler.
Note: A full preset recall event will overwrite any unsaved changes, so be sure the current configuration is saved before
continuing or any changes will be lost. The amplifier always loads the last working settings on power-up, to preserve any changes
should the power be inadvertently turned off prior to saving a preset.
Caution: A new preset may have dramatically different
settings capable of damaging sound system components, so be careful not to recall the wrong preset while the system is on.
9.4 Device Control Tabs
The following device control tabs are available for each amplifier. The tabs include Control Surface, Security, Network
Properties, DSP, Input Source, Meters, Meter Dynamics, Meters AutoLeveler, Metering, Event Scheduler, and Fault Log.
9.4a Software Control Surface - Global
The control surface is the main user interface for the
amplifier section. DSP functions, if available, are managed from
the DSP tab. The following amplifier functions are available in
the control panel:
Name
- The user defined name for this specific
amplifier. Up to 20 characters can be used.
Model
- The model of amplifier being addressed
Power
- Shows power status as On, Off, or Standby.
Power On/Standby
- This shows power status and allows the user to set power to standby from software. Standby can
also be controlled by a rear panel contact closure or by the
event scheduler
. The front panel power switch blinks when in standby.
Front Panel Enable/Disable
- This disables both the front panel power switch
and
all level controls, fixing the value of
all level controls at maximum (fully on) regardless of their position. Note that the software attenuators shown on the control surface
will always reflect the physical position of the amplifier's front panel attenuators, even when they are disabled and not attenuating the signal.
Remote Attenuator Enable/Disable
- Disables all "Remote DC Level Control" Euroblock connectors on back panel
Protect - Channel Thermal
- This tracks the front panel
TEMP LED
, lit when amp temperature is 80% of maximum
allowed. At 90% of maximum, attenuation is applied to the overheating channel. (see
section 3
or
section 14
)
Protect - Channel Average Power
- This shows that the amplifier has automatically attenuated signal to prevent an
over-power output condition. (see
section 3
or
section 14
)
Protect - Channel Rail Fault
- This means there is an overvoltage or
undervoltage condition on the output DC power supply voltage rails. They are
outside of their specified tolerance range. (see
section 3
or
section 14
)
Internal Amplifier Ambient
- This indicates the internal temperature.
DIP Switch Settings
- Each channel has a six position rear-panel DIP switch
for setting HPF, Limiter, Gain, and Output Mode. All current DIP switch positions
and parameters are displayed here on the software control surface.
9.4a - Control Surface Global Functions
9.4a - DIP Switch Settings
