EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death. The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The QSC CXD8.4Q, CXD8.4Qn, CXD8.8Q and CXD8.8Qn amplifiers are in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2). The QSC CXD8.4Q, CXD8.4Qn, CXD8.8Q and CXD8.8Qn amplifiers are in compliance with “China RoHS” directives. The following chart is provided for product use in China and its territories: QSC CXD8.4Q, CXD8.4Qn, CXD8.8Q and CXD8.8Qn Amplifiers...
Secure the amplifier in the rack with eight screws (not supplied), four in front, four in back. For complete instructions, refer to TD-000050 "Rear Rack Ears Installation Guide" which can be found on the QSC Website (www.qsc.com) CAUTION!!: Be sure that nothing is blocking the front or rear ventilation openings, and that each side has a minimum of 2 cm clearance.
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— Figure 3 — — Figure 4 — The analog inputs are converted to digital audio in the CXD8.4Q and CXD8.8Q amplifiers and then routed to the Q-SYS Core over the network. The digital signals show up in Q-SYS Designer at the CXD-Q input component where they can be routed as needed.
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Separate Channels (A B C D) and (E F G H) For Separate Loudspeakers OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS Use eight 2-wire cables, connect to: • T1+/T2- (Loudspeaker A / E) • T3+/T4- (Loudspeaker B / F) CH D CH E •...
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Parallel Channels (ABCD) and (E F G H) For One Loudspeaker Full power to one loudspeaker; Use one 2-wire cable, connect to: OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS SETTINGS CAN BE • T3+/T4- (Loudspeaker ABCD) CONFIGURED FOR 70V, 100V AND For Multiple Loudspeakers 200V DIRECT CH D...
Amplifier Controls and Indicators — Figure 12 — Output Channel labels A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H Front-panel Power Button (Green/Red) 12. LCD Graphic Display Output Channel Mute Buttons / LEDs (Red) Output Channel Select Buttons / LEDs (Blue) 13.
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Refer to Figure 13 The CXD8.4Q and CXD8.8Q amplifiers have eight MIC/LINE inputs and eight (two blocks of four) amplified outputs on the rear of the amplifier. The inputs and outputs are not physically (or electrically) connected in the amplifier giving you the flexibility to use any available source in Q-SYS for the amplified outputs, and to route the inputs to any output.
Screens Channel Configuration Screens Figure 15 is a graphic representations of the amplifier's output CHANNEL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION. Inputs (Q) are from Q-SYS, outputs A–D (E–H not shown) represent the amplifier channels and their configuration. Text indicating how many channels, and the output configuration. For possible configurations refer to the Q-SYS help for the amplifier components.
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LAN A / LAN B Screen LAN A (AUTO) Refer to Figure 18 IP ADDRESS: 192.168.xxx.xxx NETMASK: 255.255.0.0 IP ADDRESS – a default address is assigned in the factory. You can change this GATEWAY: and the other parameters in Q-SYS Configurator. LAN A is required, and cannot be LAN B (AUTO, NO LINK) turned off.
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Output Screens OUTPUT Each group of outputs has a dedicated screen. Figure 21 is an example of Outputs A – D. PROTECT LIMIT SHORT 43.05ºC Output channel identifiers A – D and E – H (not shown). PROTECT LIMIT SHORT 42.16ºC DAC – when illuminated, this indicates that the signal to the D to A Converter is larger than can be reproduced and a limiter has been engaged to prevent clipping.
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GPIO There are 16 General Purpose Input Output pins for use in various applications. Figure 22 shows the pin configuration for the connector on the rear of the amplifier. — Table 1 shows the connector pin-out. Figure 23 gives some simple GPIO applications. —...
Specifications CXD8.4Q / CXD8.4Qn CXD8.8Q / CXD8.8Qn Max Power Continuous Max Power Continuous Channel Configuration 70 V 500 W 300 W 850 W 600 W 100 V 500 W 300 W 850 W 600 W 8 Independent Channels 8Ω 500 W...
CXD8.4Q / CXD8.4Qn CXD8.8Q / CXD8.8Qn Weight, net / shipping 25 lb (11.3 kg) / 29 lb (13.2 kg) 26 lb (11.8 kg) / 30 lb (13.6 kg) Dimensions (HWD) 3.5” x 19” x 16” (89mm x 482mm x 406mm) Agency approvals UL •...