Accessories; Pip Modules; Installing A Pip Module - Crown Macro-Tech 3600VZ Reference Manual

Macro-Tech 3600VZ Power Amplifier

8 Accessories

8.1 PIP Modules

One advantage of Crown PIP compatible amplifiers is
the ability to customize them using PIP (Programmable
Input Processor) and PIP2 modules. The PIPs shown
here may be used in any Crown PIP-compatible amplifier.
PIPs carrying the PIP2 logo have been configured with an
extended, PIP2-enhanced feature set. These PIPs may also
be used in any PIP-compatible amplifier; however, ex-
tended features will only be available in PIP2-compatible
amplifiers.
This PIP-compatible amplifier is equipped with an edge
card connector inside the back panel PIP compartment.
The PIP modules install easily:
Fig. 8.1 Installing a PIP Module
WARNING: Disconnect power to the amplifier when in-
stalling or removing a PIP module.
For more information on these or other PIPs under de-
velopment, contact your local dealer or Crown's Techni-
cal Support Group.
IQ-P.I.P.-DSP is an IQ System Programmable Input
Processor with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for PIP-
compatible amplifiers. As a component of the IQ System, it
connects the amplifier to the Crown Bus so the amplifier
can be controlled and monitored. Its DSP capabilities
enable it to be programmed with a variety of functions,
such as filters and crossovers, signal delay, input
compressor and output limiter, and a variety of other useful
features similar to those included with the IQ-P.I.P-SMT.
Requires an IQ2 interface and a computer for initial setup.
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IQ-P.I.P.-MEM Integrates Crown PIP-compatible amplifiers
into Crown's IQ System. Each channel of each amplifier
can be monitored and individually controlled from an inex-
pensive PC. A total of 15 functions can be either monitored
or controlled. Memory backup is also incorporated in case
of power failure. Requires an IQ2 interface and a computer
for initial setup.
IQ-P.I.P.-SMT "Smart Amp" offers impressive new features
unavailable elsewhere. The processing speed is substan-
tially enhanced over other designs. A programmable power-
supply gate conserves energy by shutting off the amplifier' s
high-power supplies until an audio signal is present. The
user may define error-reporting conditions of the amplifier.
There is much greater flexibility and thermal operational
protection available, as well as a built-in smooth output lim-
iter to discretely control maximum amplifier output. Requires
an IQ2 interface and a computer for initial setup.
P.I.P.-AMCb combines many of the features found in the
P.I.P.-XOV and P.I.P.-CLP to provide both a variable 4th-
order Linkwitz-Riley crossover and an IOC-driven or vari-
able-threshold signal-driven compressor. In addition, vari-
able equalization networks provide for "constant-directiv-
ity" horn equalization and filter-assisted B6 vented bass
box equalization. Bi-amping and tri-amping capabilities are
provided via XLR connectors.
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P.I.P.-ATNJ includes the features of the P.I.P.-FXT (balanced
Jensen ® 1:1 isolation transformers) and adds to each chan-
nel a 12-dB/octave RFI filter, a variable 18-dB/octave high-
pass filter (to reduce bass/subsonic frequencies), and a 6-
dB/octave 3-kHz shelving network for "constant-directiv-
ity" horn equalization. Special quick-connect barrier blocks
are provided for inputs to each channel. Also adds a
Jensen ® 32-step precision attenuator to each channel.
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