Setting The Configuration (Mode) Switches - QSC CX168 User Manual

SETUP:
SETTING THE MODE CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES
Setup
By using the mode switches and connecting to the amplifier
properly, the CX168 amplifier can be configured as a 1 to 8
channel amplifier. This flexibility enables the CX168 to be
used for most any multichannel application.
The CX168 can be thought of as four separate 2-channel
amplifiers on one chassis. Each of the four amplifier
sections may be operated in Stereo, Parallel, or Bridge mode
independently of the others. For example, channels 1 & 2
could be set for stereo operation while channels 3 & 4 are
set for parallel operation; all while channels 5 & 6 and
channels 7 & 8 are set for bridge mode.
The channels are grouped as follows:
Channels 1 and 2
Channels 3 and 4
Channels 5 and 6
Channels 7 and 8
You can set the operating mode for each group by setting
that group's configuration DIP switches in the desired
positions. It is NOT POSSIBLE to group the channels
differently. For instance, you can not bridge channels 3 & 5
because they are not in the same channel group.
Before setting the configuration DIP switches, you must first
decide how the amplifier will connect to the speaker
system.
"MODE" switch settings and speaker connection diagrams are printed on a rear panel label, as shown, above.
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"MODE" configuration DIP switches are located on
the rear panel and look like the illustration above.
Switch positions shown are for example only. Set
switches as required for your application.