CP66
Installation Manual
5
General Description
The Rane CP66 is a multiple-input Commercial Zone
Processor with paging support. Designed for versatility, it
is perfect for use in restaurants, bars, offices, retail stores,
stadiums, and other types of multi-zone environments.
With six Program inputs, six linkable Zone outputs,
Page input, and support for the Rane PAGER2, DR1, and
DR3 Digital Remotes, a multitude of system configura-
tions are possible.
The CP66 can be configured entirely using its intui-
tive front panel controls, and easily set up by a technician
in any location without a computer. Included Windows®
software (connected through USB) provides the additional
ability to save and load preconfigured settings for easy
deployment, and also allows custom Zone and Group nam-
ing.
Any of the six Program inputs can be assigned to each
Zone. Program Input 6 can act optionally as a gated Prior-
ity Input for use with a jukebox or notification system.
Each Zone features independent settings for:
• Level
• 3-Band EQ
• Source Select
• Page Level
• Ducker Depth
• High-Pass Filter
• Limiter Threshold • Priority Input Enable
Page inputs are priority controlled, so a high priority
input will always override the other. If Page priorities are
equal, then both can be used simultaneously.
Page 1 supports an analog line or mic level input with
selectable 24 V phantom power, and is assigned to Zones
via a rear panel dipswitch.
Page 2 supports the optional Rane PAGER2 paging
station, allowing dynamic Zone selection right at the
microphone, and can store preset groups for even easier
page selection. The PAGER2 connects via a single shielded
CAT 5e (or better) cable.
Zones may be linked into groups via rear panel switch-
es. When linked, the Level and Source as well as any con-
nected Remote controls are set to the same value for each
Zone in the group. This allows simple but powerful linking
scenarios without the need for complicated software.
The Rane Digital Remote DR1 adds remote control of
Zone (or linked group) Output Level, optionally limited
by configurable max and min values. The DR3 adds Input
Source selection along with Level, and can be a Master
Level control displaying and controlling all six Zone levels
from a single location. Custom Digital Remote display
names can be set in the PC software.
Independent
Accelerated-Slope
™ 3-band tone controls
for each zone allow easy intuitive adjustment. The tone
controls use 12 dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters with a
range of ±6 dB.
A dedicated transformer-isolated output delivers any
Program input source to music-on-hold in a telephone
system.
System security can be enabled from a local or remote
switch. Options include full CP66 front panel lockout, al-
lowing only front panel zone control, and remote muting.
The Rane CP66 includes an internal 100-240 VAC
power supply and is CSA approved.