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Digitally Steerable Line Array Loudspeaker Systems
IC Live
ICL-R & IC215S-R
USERS MANUAL
Version 1.6.4

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  • Page 1 Digitally Steerable Line Array Loudspeaker Systems IC Live ICL-R & IC215S-R USERS MANUAL Version 1.6.4...
  • Page 2 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. turer. 3. Heed all warnings. 14. Disconnect this apparatus during lightning storms or when 4. Follow all instructions unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1: Basic Operating Instructions Introduction, Technical Support, General Information Setup & Assembly Instructions Assembly Wiring Diagrams With PC Control Array Input / Power Connections Operation (with no PC)
  • Page 4: Introduction, Technical Support, General Information

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R INTRODUCTION enjoy it. Your IC Live digitally steerable column loudspeaker was carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory and should have arrived found, immediately notify the shipping company. Only you, the consignee, may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred and packing material even though the loudspeaker arrived in good condition.
  • Page 5: Setup & Assembly Instructions

    This puts the ideal height for the bottom of an ICL-R array at subwoofer an ideal arrangement for many setups.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Assembly IC Live is a building block system designed for easy transportation, modules: ing bars and their short Quik-Release pins from the modules. module should be turned upside down so the horn sections of the two modules are together.
  • Page 7 The woofer sections of the second and third modules should be joined together. If in doubt, refer to page 62 for proper module orientation. Do not attempt to mount a stacked ICL-R array onto a subwoofer standing vertically. The resulting assembly is unstable. Master / Slave Settings The next step is to electrically link the modules together and verify connections should be made to the Master module.
  • Page 8: Wiring Diagrams

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Wiring Diagrams For Basic Setups IC Live arrays were developed for a wide range of different size and types of venues, including even large multi-array events. They include remotely located computer and multi-channel digital audio distribution.
  • Page 9: With Pc Control

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R System Wiring With PC Control An Ethernet switch is needed only when there are two or more devices, such as an array and a subwoofer. A stacked array is treated as a single device since it performs as one even though it has two modules.
  • Page 10: Array Input / Power Connections

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Array Connections Looping AC Power Connector 90/260 V AC Power Connector Primary Ethernet Input Connector ICL-R Control Panel Preset Controls Operating Controls Primary Input & Looping Output IC215S-R Input / Control Panel...
  • Page 11: Operation With No Pc

    AC power cable that links the two modules together are in place. We’ll start with a system that will be run without a computer. 2. Check the preset digital readout display to make sure the correct preset is selected. On single ICL-R arrays: Preset 10: should not be used during normal operation.
  • Page 12 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Presets ICL-R Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13...
  • Page 13 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Presets (Stacked ICL-Rs) Preset 21 areas than a single ICL-R array. Preset 22 Preset 23...
  • Page 14: Operation (Computer Controlled)

    Double clicking on the Icon will open that array’s Connect Properties window where you can check or change the array’s input selections. ICL-R arrays have provisions for two Cobranet input, two analog audio want is as easy as clicking on the desired radio button.
  • Page 15 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R dows. You may have noticed that the vertical control pane is the same in all three of the Properties windows A detailed description of the vertical control panel’s features and functions follows.
  • Page 16: Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Computer Controlled Operation (continued) Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs The larger right portion of the Properties windows vary with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light grey one of the radio buttons.
  • Page 17 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Computer Controlled Operation (continued) DSP Control Remember, the presets installed at the factory include only beam steering information. They do not include EQ, delay or compression. Bandwidth, Frequency, etc. turn the compressor off or to compare the uncompressed output to the compressed output, click the Bypass button. To the right of the com-...
  • Page 18 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Computer selection of Presets is accomplished in the Beams / Presets window.
  • Page 19: Panel Controls

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Load Preset memory. Controls Most of the buttons at the bottom of the window provide additional control over Presets. The Panel Controls serve different functions. Clicking on the Panel Display control will turn the Preset digital readout display on the rear of the array On and Off.
  • Page 20 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R...
  • Page 21: Section 2: Additional User Information

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Additional User Information...
  • Page 22: Initial Setup

    During the installation you will need to select either the 32-bit or the 64-bit install. uninstall a previous version of RHAON before installing program version 1.6.4. However, new program features may not function the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
  • Page 23 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Assigning a Static IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer rays in your system over an Ethernet network and must have to communicate to all the loudspeakers on the network. can assign the IP addresses to your networked loudspeakers automatically.
  • Page 24 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Before connecting your computer’s to the Ethernet assigned an IP address to while you were following the directions on the previous page. must have a unique IP address in order to commu-...
  • Page 25: Virtual Systems

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Virtual Systems and to work out the beam settings before taking the equipment to the site. Double clicking on one of the array icons will open its Connect properties window.
  • Page 26 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R At this point you can set up the inputs in the Connect window and by moving to the Control window set up the array’s control parameters, not to the array.. These settings can then be loaded into the array at the job site over the Ethernet network.
  • Page 27 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R prompt shown to the right will appear to let you know that some- thing is wrong and to offer trouble shooting hints. For more detailed trouble shooting instructions please refer to page 56.
  • Page 28 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R CobraNet Signal Routing nels per bundle can vary, depending on latency and resolution settings. The number of bundles available depends on network bandwidth. Disables the receiver or transmitter. and can be changed only with the manufacture’s software. However, if the manufacturer’s allows it you can set or reset both receiver and ing is to scan the network and then drag the and Latency settings.
  • Page 29 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R The next step is to connect the green Tx triangles and then double click on one of the loudspeaker’s red Rx triangles to connect the two. A connection line will let you know the connection was completed.
  • Page 30: Beam Steering

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Beam Steering Iconyx ICL-R digitally steered arrays produce tightly focused, precisely aimed beams of acoustic energy that maintain their intensity well...
  • Page 31 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R previous settings. Array’s.
  • Page 32 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R that the correct measurement system is measurement system is feet but you may want to use meters. To check or change the setting, select Preferences from the Options pull down or right click in the center of the beam steering window.
  • Page 33 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R and Theater. These templates are available by clicking on the Area Presets button. You should become familiar with these templates, so we suggest you try each one how the number of areas and the size of the Audience Areas change from one template to another.
  • Page 34 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Beam Angle aims the vertical beam up or down. Try it out by selecting Beam Angle you will need to press Enter to initiate the change. You will also need to do a new Calculate Mapping to view the change.
  • Page 35 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R In many installations, a single beam is the ideal solution for the room’s acoustical chal- lenges. In some cases, however, multiple beams are needed to provide the desired expensive. In other cases, architectural considerations or microphone placement dictate that the column be mounted higher than is ideal and it’s impossible to cover the audience...
  • Page 36 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R ther speed the design process. It’s called Auto-Focus and it is available as a design aid whenever you choose to use 2 or more beams. You’ll Clicking on Auto-Focus will open the setup window shown to the right.
  • Page 37 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R array. the opening angle reduced to 10.
  • Page 38 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R At this point the beam steering changes have not been sent to an associated array or stored as a Preset. loaded into an array until one is connected. beam steering information to the array. The two commands are in the lower right of the beam steering window. Write to Device will send designated Preset.
  • Page 39: All Loudspeakers / Group Controls

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R All Loudspeakers & Group Controls All Loudspeakers Icon speakers icon in the upper left of the work space All Loudspeakers controls all the arrays in the All Loudspeakers allows you to Mute all the arrays simultaneously or to turn them all On or Off with the push of a single button.
  • Page 40 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R similar to the one for individual loudspeak- ers except for the lack of level meters and In the dark grey area on the left are Power, Wink with Light and Wink with Audio buttons.
  • Page 41: Copy Settings / Copy Presets / Reset Control

    It also functions only between like units. You cannot, for example, copy Presets or beam steering information from an IC8-R to an IC32-R or from an IC8-R to an ICLive ICL-R. If you try, a warning prompt will alert you to the oversight.
  • Page 42: Supervise Mode

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Supervise Mode Properties window. text alert. COLOR MESSAGE STATUS and operating Driver Open One of the loudspeaker’s drivers has failed...
  • Page 43 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R The dark grey pane on the left is identical to the pane in Control Mode. It includes the loudspeaker’s input and output monitoring facilities, and Mute. Any or all of these controls may be restricted to authorized operators and subject to password-protected access.
  • Page 44 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R reviewed at any time. Audio evacuation and life safety systems are often required to provide this type of logging. event types you want to log using the check boxes next to each type of event.
  • Page 45: General Preferences

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R General Preferences program will ask for your password whenever it is opened.
  • Page 46: Password Protection

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Password Protection Control Mode settings by anyone who is unauthorized or unfamiliar with the system. To open the Password Protection setup window shown below, hit Control-Alt-p. password. The Designer has the highest level of access. This person should set up the access control system and passwords before turning a The Operator has the next highest level of access.
  • Page 47 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R positively prevent their being changed by anyone who doesn’t know the password. It locks the settings in the array to prevent anyone who doesn’t know the passwords from changing the settings...
  • Page 48: Keeping Your Rhaon Program Up-To-Date

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Your Current Installation of RHAON www.renkus-heinz.com, as soon as they are created. We recommend updating to the latest version only if the newer version has features that you need, such as an expanded listing of Renkus-...
  • Page 49 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Your Current Installation of RHAON (continued) www.renkus-heinz.com RHAON 1.6.4 is downwards compatible with earlier versions of RHAON previous version of RHAON before installing program v 1.6.4. How-...
  • Page 50 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Updating Microcontroller Firmware improved. Step 1: pervise mode. Then right click on the loudspeaker’s listing in the directory tree or on the loudspeaker’s icon in the main display area to open a pop up menu.
  • Page 51 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Updating Microcontroller Firmware (Continued) Step 2: Please be aware that the Mutes and the Analog Input Pad will be On after the update completes and may need to be reset.
  • Page 52 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Updating DSP Firmware Step 1: loudspeaker. Step 2:...
  • Page 53 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Updating DSP Firmware (Continued) Step 3: you did for the lower module. Please be aware that the Mutes and the Analog Input Pad will be On after the update completes and may need to be reset.
  • Page 54: Servicing / Trouble Shooting Hints

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION nel. transducers can be replaced from the front of the column by removing the grille to expose the transducers and their mounting screws. can easily be taken out and replaced from the rear.
  • Page 55 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Gated or Chopped Audio Analog 1 input will always pass audio if the signal exceeds a threshold level even if some other input is selected. The solution is to select Analog 1 as the input or disconnect the analog 1 input signal line.
  • Page 56 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Lesson 2: Packet Addressing vehicle worldwide. packet, the previous layer is left behind. Once a payload type is determined, just that payload is handed off to the appropriate handler.
  • Page 57 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) RHAON Network Manager ager continues to scan the network for errors. In the example shown below the ICL-FR Left array obviously has a problem while two other devices are showing an occasional glitch.
  • Page 58 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Symptom: RHAON reports “No CobraNet Devices found.” Ethernet connection. 2. Has a private IP address been set up on the com- To check: a. If you are running Windows 7 or Vista go select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Address”...
  • Page 59 20-30 seconds, you may have a network problem. Symptom: I see errors reported in the RHAON Network Manager for a device or devices. 1. Try a different port on the switch to see if this eliminates the errors.
  • Page 60 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) 3. Check for split pairs. A split pair cable will drop packets even if the cable is only 2 meters long. The incorrect wiring example shown below represents a split pair.
  • Page 61 Symptom: I have set up my VLANs but now I cannot connect to / scan for the RHAON loudspeakers on my network.
  • Page 62 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) NOTIFICATION E-MAIL RELATED ISSUES address.” Symptom: I need to change the sample rate of my Array from 48 kHz to 96 kHz. How do I do this? to page 59 for details.
  • Page 63: Icl-R Array

    8” 11 3/8” IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R ICL-R Dimensions 48” 8” 11 3/8” 8” 11 3/8” 144” 96” 48” ICL-R Array Dual ICL-R Array Triple ICL-R Array 96”...
  • Page 64 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Sensitivity: Freq. Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Max SPL: 108 dB peak when stacked Horiz. Dispersion: Vert. Opening Angles: Aiming Angle: Typical Throw: Beam Control: Five 6.5-inch cone transducers with neodymium magnets...
  • Page 65 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R IC215S-R Dimensions 24” 20” 44.5”...
  • Page 66 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Sensitivity: Freq. Range: 43 Hz to 100 Hz Max SPL: 136 dB peak, Dimensions: Weight: Aeroquip Flytrack, Handles, Casters Finnish Birch, perforated steel grille Power On/Off, Push-To-Reset circuit breakers Compression, 8-Band Parametric EQ...
  • Page 67: Index

    IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Index Access Control - 46, 47 Delay - 17 AC power - 10 Designer - 46 Adding Virtual Devices - 25 Dimensions - 63, 65 Assembly Instructions - 6, 7 Digital Audio - 16...
  • Page 68 IC Live Users Manual - Models ICL-R & IC215S-R Index Latency - 28 Load Preset - 19 Mute - 15 Microcontroller Firmware - 50, 51 Driver conditions - 43 Event Logging - 44 Operator - 46 E-mail - 45 Table of Contents - 3...

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