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Section 1: 

Introduction- Detailed Description of Functions

AUDIO FUNCTIONS

Audio Inputs

-   These are the  3-pin terminal block  connectors

used for balanced line level audio-signal input. This type of

connector is sometimes called“Phoenix”or “Euro” style.

Input Sensitivity-   

Sets the sensitivity of the Audio Inputs to

either 1 Volt or 3 Volts (r.m.s.). This selection should coincide

with the level of the audio signal provided for each channel.

Input Source: Normal/Page

-   Selects the input source for

each channel. 

Normal

 

input is the audio connected at the

Audio Input  terminals.

 

Page input is the audio provided by the

Paging Input Module.

Level Control

-   Provides adjustment of the signal level

delivered to the amplifier for each channel. Adjustment is from

-95.5dB to 0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Meter

-These points are indicators of where in the audio path

the software can “meter” the audio.

Mute

- Actively mutes the audio signal being passed by a

channel. No signal is delivered to the amplifier when a channel

is muted.

Parallel Mode

- When parallel mode is selected, the input to

the first channel is also applied to the second channel. When

in parallel mode, the input is ALWAYS from the first (or odd

numbered) input. The second (or even numbered) input is

ignored; this includes the PAGE signal. This feature is useful

for sending one input signal to both amplifier channels without

having to wire jumpers between the two input connectors.

This mode is automatically enabled by the CM16a when the

amplifier bridge mode is set to any of the parallel modes

available (see amplifier manual for details).

Polarity

- Determines the polarity of the signal delivered to

the amplifier for each channel.

AUDIO MONITOR CHAIN FUNCTIONS

Pre-Fader Monitor

- Monitors the audio path at the point

before the 

Level Control block (i.e. the input to the CM16a).

Post-Fader Monitor

- Monitors the audio path at the point

after the 

Level Control, Mute, and Polarity blocks (i.e. the

output from the CM16a).

Amplifier Monitor

- Monitors the audio at the output of the

amplifier (i.e. the speaker terminals of the amplifier).

Off

- This selection disconnects the monitor for the channel.

Level Adjust

- Provides adjustment of the signal level deliv-

ered to the 

Monitor Module from each of the selectable “tap”

points of a channel’s audio path. Adjustment is from -95.5dB

to 0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Monitor Module

- This module functions as a four-input

mixer with software selection of the input channels. The four

selected channels are summed with the  external input,

Monitor Chain In.

 

For each of the inputs, the “tap” point is

selectable from the pre-, post-, amplifier and off positions.

AMPLIFIER CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Standby/ Operate

-  Controls the amplifier’s power status-

ON- amplifier operational

STANDBY- amplifier in standby mode

NOTE! 

The amplifier must be powered in order to respond to

any commands issued by the CM16a. This means the amp’s

power switch must physically be in the ON position.

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Страница 2: ...utionsfornetworked audio products in no event will QSC or its suppliers be held liable for any damages consequential incidental or otherwise including any claims for lost profits and or savings result...

Страница 3: ...Page Input 20 RLY TRG Input 20 RLY Output 20 Monitor Chain In Out 20 10BASE T Input Output 21 RS 232 Port 21 Amplifiers 21 Rear Panel Detailed Illustration Hookup Example 22 Section 3 OPERATION Genera...

Страница 4: ...to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter ference at his or her own expense 4 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle...

Страница 5: ...M16a The DataPort connections are made with ordinary VGA computer monitor type cables HD 15 male to male These cables are the same type that are used on personal computer systems to connect the monito...

Страница 6: ...nd LINK STATUS network status indicators 6 PORT A PORT H connection indicators 7 Access hole for the BYPASS switch this is not labeled on the panel 6 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The CM16a is one rack spa...

Страница 7: ...OUT five pin receptacle for audio monitoring functions 5 RLY TRG IN two pin receptacle for remote sensing of switch closure or logic event 6 RLY OUT three pin receptacle for output terminals of CM16a...

Страница 8: ...y Operate Control CM16a Input Sensitivity Select Input Source Select Normal Page Signal Level Control Signal Mute Signal Polarity Select Paging Control with customizable routing Contact Closure Output...

Страница 9: ...Section 1 Introduction Block Diagram part 1 9...

Страница 10: ...Section 1 Introduction Block Diagram part 2 10...

Страница 11: ...tween the two input connectors This mode is automatically enabled by the CM16a when the amplifier bridge mode is set to any of the parallel modes available see amplifier manual for details Polarity De...

Страница 12: ...in software Output Short Detect Detects when the amplifier load is below a user specified value in software Power Status Detect Reports AC power status of the amplifier ON standby OFF Protect Status...

Страница 13: ...NGE THE FACTORY SETTINGS UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN OF WHAT YOU ARE DO ING Ifaddressingisconfiguredincorrectly theCM16a may not respond to network control Note The factory programmed IP address is printed...

Страница 14: ...the network for any reason it will continue to process audio using the last settings assuming AC power is uninterrupted TheCM16aconnectstothenetworkviaitsRJ 45connectorontherearpanel This allowsdirect...

Страница 15: ...er the transmit and receive sig nals from one end to the other enabling con nectionwithoutanyintermediatedevices See page 37 for crossover cable pinouts For CAT 3 or CAT 5 distances longer than 100 me...

Страница 16: ...second computer attached to the hub or switch To create the more complex distributed star topologies needed for larger systems use additionalhubsorswitches Somehavespe cialuplinkportsforconnectingtoo...

Страница 17: ...s contactQSC sTechnicalServicesDepartment at 800 772 2834 tollfreeU S A only or 714 957 7150 QSCoffersaspecial cable with individually shielded twisted pairs for each audio path this cable can be used...

Страница 18: ...SED TO UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS REAR PANEL POWER CORD RECEPTACLE 18 MOUNTING THE CM16a continued The illustration below left shows the basic mounting technique Support the CM16a from underneath whi...

Страница 19: ...x for connector part numbers BALANCED INPUT CONNECTION UNBALANCED INPUT CONNECTION STRAIN RELIEF REAR PANEL AUDIO INPUTS 19 Terminal Block Connector Hints Strip length 6 to 8 mm 1 4 to 5 16 inch Be ca...

Страница 20: ...be connected to the switch contactsdirectly Thistypeofeventdetectioncanbeusedwith relay contacts as well If used with a logic type device the low end of the logic connectionshouldbeconnectedtotheminus...

Страница 21: ...be used Second both must be connected to the same CM16a If only one DataPort connection is used the CM16a will not control or monitor the amplifier correctly the same applies for connectingthetwoampli...

Страница 22: ...Section 2 Installation Rear Panel Detail 22...

Страница 23: ...ersist contact QSC s Technical Services for guidance TherearethreeLED sonthefrontandrearpanelslabeledRCV XMTandLINKSTATUS Their functions are described below RCV This LED lights up any time the CM16a...

Страница 24: ...usefultools butPreset0actsdifferentlythanthe others EachtimetheCM16aispoweredup itrecallsitssettings from Preset 0 The factory Preset 0 discussed above is a muted state with amps in STANDBY mode When...

Страница 25: ...inputs are temporarily muted and the page input routed to the outputs after the page the sytem reverts back to it s previous opearting setup This mode is identical to MODE 1 above with the exception t...

Страница 26: ...revent accidental use This is the BYPASS mode switch To return to normal operation simply reestablish computer communications via the networkorRS 232andchangetheappropriatesettings orrecall a previous...

Страница 27: ...ssettings and an example of what you should see for a text menu once the communications link has been established As many differ ent systems and configurations exist on user s PC s the exact appearanc...

Страница 28: ...tings are correct the main Hyper Terminal window will appear next see next page 4 Next Hyper Terminal needs to know how to talk to the CM16a This selection depends on which port on your PC the null mo...

Страница 29: ...f the instructions and tests may not pertain to a specific setup or troubleshooting situation you may be asked to run certain tests by a QSC technical representative The results of these tests will he...

Страница 30: ...Telnet sesion Click START select RUN type Telnet followed by a space then the IP address of the CM16a you want to communicate with in the text box and click OK Win2000 will not use a console window wi...

Страница 31: ...low Replaceoneorbothfuseswiththesametype 20 5mm 2amp 250V A visual inspection of the fuse will usually indicate if the fuse has been blown or not This method is not foolproof however as sometimes the...

Страница 32: ...32 Section 4 Specifications Dimensions SIDE FRONT TOP...

Страница 33: ...re Output open detect Senses load 60 Ohms Threshold is adjustable in software Output voltage meter Range automatically matches to amplifier model used Output current meter Range automatically matches...

Страница 34: ...shold AC power control AC mode control Switches amplifier between normal and standby mode AC power indicator Indicates operate standby or power down mode Control room foldback monitoring Contact closu...

Страница 35: ...nection to the CM16a is lost operation will continue uninterupted Physical Height 1 72 1 RU Width 19 standard rack mount Depth 14 84 37 7 cm including rear supports Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Mounting Rear su...

Страница 36: ...ur selected channel monitor signals A monitor gain control shall be pro vided for each monitor tap point to adjust the indi vidual levels of the channel monitor signals prior to their being mixed with...

Страница 37: ...irectlytoasingleCM16adevice andtocascadehubsthatdon thaveuplink ports ETHERNET CABLING This diagram shows the pinout for standard unshielded twisted pair UTP network cable Both ends of the cable are w...

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