Crest Audio CK Owner's Manual

MODULE OWNERS MANUAL
About Power Processing Modules
The rear panel of the CK family Power Processing amplifiers provides three bays (Input, Network
and Power/Output) configured to accept interchangeable plug-in modules. Your amplifier may have
been factory-configured with some of the optional modules. The back page of this manual contains
an overview chart of all currently available Power Processing modules.
"CC-" Modules fit into the Power/Output or Input module bays. These basic analog modules are
non-programmable and non-NexSys
can be controlled (through hardwiring).
"NC-" Modules can be controlled, programmed and/or monitored via the hand-held N-Coder, N-
Coder/PC software or over the NexSys network. Except for the STO feature, NC Modules are "tam-
per-proof" in that there are no user-accessible setup controls.
Programming NC Input Processing Modules
NC Input Processing modules can be programmed in OR out of the amplifier.
Programming with the N-Coder
Connected to an Input Processing module's data port via the supplied RJ14-RJ14 cable, N-Coder
automatically identifies module type and displays only the parameters available for that module.
Users can then adjust parameters, audition the results, then store new settings in the module's non-
volatile memory, or inside the N-Coder for later reference. Modules need not be powered, or even
installed in the amplifier for programming; N-Coder provides the necessary power. Parameters can
also be created ahead of time without any modules attached, stored in the N-Coder, then downloaded
into the module's memory later. Except for DSP modules, all NC Input Processing modules can be
programmed from an N-Coder.
Programming with N-Coder/PC software
N-Coder/PC Software, a Windows
will run on any PC with Windows '95 or 3.1. The computer's parallel (printer) port is used with a
DB25 to RJ-14 adapter and cable (both supplied) that connects to the Input Processor NC module.
Programming with Octopus
Crest Audio's LCP-AC8 "Octopus" is a one rack space, Locally Controlled Processor that adds
'Snapshot' capability to the CK family of Power Processing amplifiers. Octopus is compatible with
all NC Input Processing modules, and can activate functions including sequential power control,
level attenuation, analog EQ, crossovers, and all DSP parameters. The Octopus may be integrated
with third-party RS-232C system controllers.
Programming with NexSys
Using the appropriate NC Network module, NC Input and Power/Output modules can be controlled,
programmed and/or monitored remotely through the use of NexSys. NexSys is Crest Audio's hard-
ware and software package that offers network connection of Crest Audio amplifiers and associated
devices, along with diagnostic facilities.
® compatible; only the Sequential Turn-On/Off (STO) function
® -based program that configures all Input Processor NC modules,
Power
Processing
Modules