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DPA-Q
8-Channel Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
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 term "IMPORTANT!" indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of the procedure.
The term "NOTE" is used to indicate additional useful information.
The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-
insulated "dangerous" voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to humans.
The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important
safety, and operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.
IMPORTART!: Read the safety instructions, TD-000420-20, included in the amplifier's package.
About this Document
APRT!: This Quick Start Guide is based on the basic configuration as the amplifier comes from the factory.
For detailed instructions for custom configurations refer to the DPA-Q User Guide (TD-001522).
This document covers the basic instructions to get your amplifier connected to the Q-SYS system and operational.
There are four different amplifiers covered by this document. The common name for all four amplifiers is DPA-Q. The
individual names are: DPA8.4Q, DPA8.4Qn, DPA8.8Q, and DPA8.8Qn.
Rack-Mount the Amplifier
1. Secure the amplifier in the rack with eight screws (not supplied),
four in front, four in back.
TD-000477-01-A
*TD-000477-01*
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- Page 1 This document covers the basic instructions to get your amplifier connected to the Q-SYS system and operational. There are four different amplifiers covered by this document. The common name for all four amplifiers is DPA-Q. The individual names are: DPA8.4Q, DPA8.4Qn, DPA8.8Q, and DPA8.8Qn.
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Connections The following connectors are on the rear panel of the amplifier. Refer to — Figure 2 for location of the connections discussed in this section. — Figure 3 — Figure 6 — Figure 9 thru — Figure 12 Figure 2 Figure 5 Figure 9 through 12 CH D... -
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Outputs and Output Configuration The DPA-Q amplifiers have two sets of four-channel outputs that are configured independently. The configuration of the amplifier is defined in Q-SYS designer software and is "pushed" into the physical amplifier when the Name and Type of amplifier in the design matches the Name and Type of physical amplifier. -
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Parallel Channels (ABCD) For One Loudspeaker OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS Full power to one loudspeaker SETTINGS CAN BE CONFIGURED FOR Use one 2-wire cable, connect to: 70V, 100V AND 200V DIRECT • T3+/T4- (Loudspeaker A B C D) CH D CH E OUTPUT. -
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Amplifier Control — Figure 13 — APRT!: The following scenarios assume that SEL Buttons (3) the amplifier is connected to the Q-SYS Core via • Channel gain can be adjusted from the Q-SYS Q-LAN. hen the amplifier is not connected Designer software or from the front panel of the amplifier. -
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Signal Flow DPA8.4Q and DPA8.8Q The DPA8.4Q and DPA8.8Q amplifiers have eight MIC/LINE Inputs and eight amplified Outputs on the rear of the amplifier. The Inputs and Outputs are not physically (or electrically) connected internally giving you the flexibility to use any available source in Q-SYS for the amplified outputs, and to route the inputs to any output. - Page 7 Screens Channel Configuration Screens CHANNEL CONFIGURATION 1. — Figure 16 is a graphic representations of the amplifier's output CHANNEL CONFIGURATION. Inputs (Q) are from Q-SYS, outputs A–D (E–H not shown) show the amplifier channels and their configuration. 2. Text indicating how many channels, and the output configuration. For possible configurations refer to the Q-SYS help for the 4 Channels: A B C D amplifier components.
- Page 8 4. F OI TOT – the Q-SYS Designer firmware version installed on the amplifier. APRT!: The DPA-Q 8-channel amplifiers require Version 6.1 or later of Q-SYS Designer. To Update the Amplifier Firmware: a. Install the version of Q-SYS Designer you want to use on your PC.
- Page 9 Gain control in the amplifier's Output component in the Q-SYS design. 4. Q-LTA Input Level – the level of the audio signal applied to the Output component in the Q-SYS design. The DPA-Q Output component is the connection to the output section of the amplifier.
- Page 10 GPIO Connector Pin GPIO # and Specifications Function (see — Figure 3.3 V 100 mA max (power cycle to reset current limiting IC) GPIO 1 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 Ohm resistor in series GPIO 2 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 Ohm resistor in series Ground GPIO 3 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 Ohm resistor in series...
- Page 11 Please visit the QSC website at www.qsc.com for an electronic copy of this manual. © 2017 QSC, LLC. All rights reserved. QSC and the QSC logo are registered trademarks of QSC, LLC in the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and other countries.