Table Of Contents - Crown 2/300 Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Welcome ���������������������������������������������� 1
Features ................................................................................ 1
How to Use this Manual ......................................................... 1
Installing the Amp ����������������������������������� 2
Unpacking ............................................................................. 2
Additional Materials .............................................................. 2
Installing the Amplifier .......................................................... 2
Proper Cooling ...................................................................... 2
Front Panel Overview �������������������������������� 3
Rear Panel Overview �������������������������������� 4
Hardware Setup �������������������������������������� 5
Connecting the AC Power Cord ............................................. 5
Power Up Procedure .............................................................. 5
Precautions ........................................................................... 6
Wiring Input Connectors ....................................................... 7
Wiring Output Connectors ..................................................... 7
Front Panel Menus & Navigation Overview ������ 8
Menu Structure ..................................................................... 8
The Home Screen .................................................................. 9
Adjusting Channel Volume�������������������������10
Configuring the Amp ��������������������������������11
Using the Guided Setup ....................................................... 11
Configuring Inputs & Outputs .............................................. 12
Configuring Amp Wiring & Bridge Mode ........................ 13
Assigning Input Sources ................................................ 14
Configuring BLU link Settings ........................................ 15
Configuring Output Modes ............................................. 16
Configuring DSP ................................................................. 16
Delay .............................................................................. 17
Crossover ...................................................................... 18
PEQ (Parametric EQ) ...................................................... 19
Limiter ........................................................................... 20
Installing Audio Architect & Configuring the
Network ���������������������������������������������21
Introduction to HiQnet Audio Architect ................................. 21
Configuring Amplifier Network Settings ............................... 22
Configuring the Network from the Front Panel ................ 22
Configuring the Network using NetSetter ........................ 23
The NetSetter Grid ..................................................... 25
Using HiQnet Audio Architect����������������������29
Offline & Online Operation Explained ................................... 29
Going Online ....................................................................... 30
Matching Devices ........................................................... 30
Main CDi DriveCore Control Panel ...................................... 31
Amplifier Information .......................................................... 32
Configuring Inputs & Outputs in Audio Architect ................. 33
Assigning Input Sources in Audio Architect .................... 33
Configuring Inputs ......................................................... 34
Configuring BLU link Clock ........................................... 35
Configuring BLU link Outputs ......................................... 35
Configuring Amp Wiring & Output Modes in Audio
Architect ......................................................................... 36
Cascading Inputs ........................................................... 36
Configuring Outputs for Bridge Mono Operation ............ 37
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Configuring Outputs for Low Z/High Z Operation ............ 37
Crossover Panel .................................................................. 38
FIR Filters ....................................................................... 38
Input/Output EQ Panels ....................................................... 39
Input/Output Delay Panels ................................................... 40
LevelMAX Panel .................................................................. 41
About the Transducer Thermal Limiter ............................ 41
Signal Generator Panel ........................................................ 42
Managing Device & Preset Files .......................................... 43
Application Examples ������������������������������45
Dual Mode, Low Z (8Ω, 4Ω, or 2Ω) ....................................... 45
Bridge Mono Mode, Low Z (16Ω, 8Ω, or 4Ω) ........................ 46
Dual Mode, High Z (70Vrms/100Vrms) ............................... 47
Bridge Mono Mode, High Z (140Vrms/200Vrms) ................ 48
Using BLU link ���������������������������������������49
BLU link Specifications ....................................................... 49
BLU link Latency ................................................................. 49
Making BLU link Connections ............................................. 49
BLU link Port LED Indicators ............................................... 50
Mastership .......................................................................... 51
Fault Tolerance .................................................................... 51
BLU link Status .................................................................... 52
Device Presets ��������������������������������������53
Saving Device Presets ......................................................... 53
Loading Device Presets ....................................................... 54
System Settings �������������������������������������55
Lighting/Display Options .................................................... 55
Security/Front Panel Lockout .............................................. 56
Amplifier Diagnostics .......................................................... 57
Amp Gain Mode .................................................................. 57
Using the GPIO Control Port �����������������������58
GPIO Pinout, Specification, Use, & Configuration
Using the AUX Port ����������������������������������59
Sleep ................................................................................... 59
Amp Status .......................................................................... 59
System Protection ����������������������������������60
Faults .................................................................................. 60
Thermal Limit ...................................................................... 60
Auto-Insertion High-Pass Filters ......................................... 60
AC Under/Over-Voltage Protection ...................................... 60
Fan-Cooled Chassis ............................................................ 60
Universal Switching Power Supply ...................................... 61
Troubleshooting �������������������������������������62
Signal Path Block Diagram ������������������������64
Factory Reset ����������������������������������������65
Specifications ���������������������������������������66
Output Power: Dual Mode - All Channels Driven ................. 66
Output Power: Bridge Mono Mode - All Channels Driven .... 66
Input Sensitivity .................................................................. 66
Performance Specifications ................................................. 67
Dimensions ......................................................................... 68
Warranty (United States Only) ��������������������69
Service �����������������������������������������������70
Worldwide Service .............................................................. 70
US and Canada Service ....................................................... 70
Service at a US or Canada Service Center ............................ 70
Factory Service .................................................................... 70
Factory Service Shipping Instructions ................................. 71
Packing Instructions ............................................................ 71
Estimate Approval ............................................................... 71
Payment of Non-Warranty Repairs ....................................... 71
Service Return Authorization Request �����������72
Open Source Disclaimer for HARMAN Products 73
GNU General Public License Version 2 ����������76
GNU General Public License Version 3 ����������81
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