Harman CROWN CDi DriveCore Series Quick Start Manual

CDi DriveCore Series
WARNING! READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE BOX BEFORE OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure your amplifier is disconnected from the power source and that all
channel levels are turned all the way down.
This quick start guide does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment. Nor does it cover every
possible situation which may arise during installation, operation, or maintenance.
The information provided in this quick start guide was deemed accurate as of the publication date. However, updates to this information
may have occurred. Later versions of this quick start guide and additional information about this product may be available at the Crown
website at www.crownaudio.com.
Trademark Notice: Crown, Crown Audio, and Amcron are registered trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Some models may be exported under the name Amcron®
© 2016 by HARMAN International, Inc., 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
• CDi DriveCore Amplifier (1)
• 6-Pin Connectors (2 or 3 depending on amp model/channel count)
• 8-Pin GPIO Block Connector (1)
• Terminal Forks (5 or 10 depending on amp model/channel count)
• Clip On Ferrites (2, included with BLU link amp models only)
• Rear Rack Supports (2)
Signal Level LED Meters Back Button
These meters indicate channel signal Press to navigate back one level when
• Rack Mount Screw Kit (10 Screws and 10 Washers)
levels. navigating menus.
• Power Cable (1)
Channel Select Buttons Color LCD Display
Press to select a channel for editing. Provides product information and visual
Press and hold for channel information. feedback for configuring and operating
the amp from the front panel.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Register your product at http://warranty.harmanpro.com or scan the code to
the right with a QR scanner app on your mobile device to go straight to web URL.
Cooling Vents/Air Filters Mute Buttons
Provides cooling air flow. Do not block Press to mute the corresponding
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or cover these vents. output channel.
Get the operation manual at http://www.crownaudio.com or scan the code to the right with a QR
Menu Button
scanner app on your mobile device to go straight to web URL.
Press to enter the System menu and edit
amp settings.
Quick Start Guide
Encoder
This encoder supports rotary and
pushbutton operation. It is used to
navigate menus, select on-screen
options, and adjust channel volume.
Data LED
Lights yellow when valid HiQnet data is
transmitted to/from the amp.
Power Button
Press to turn the amplifier power on or
off.
FRONT PANEL
Signal Level LED Meters Back Button
These meters indicate channel signal Press to navigate back one level when
levels. navigating menus.
Channel Select Buttons Color LCD Display
Press to select a channel for editing. Provides product information and visual
Press and hold for channel information. feedback for configuring and operating
the amp from the front panel.
Cooling Vents/Air Filters Mute Buttons
Provides cooling air flow. Do not block Press to mute the corresponding
or cover these vents. output channel.
Menu Button
Press to enter the System menu and edit
amp settings.
General Purpose I/O Port
This port combines the 2-in, 2-out GPIO
with the SLEEP and AMP STATUS pin
from the AUX circuit. An 8-pin block
connector is provided for making
connections.
Cooling Fan Outlet BLU Link Input/Output Ports
Provides cooling air flow. Do not block These two RJ45 ports are used for BLU
or cover this outlet. link audio transport and are available
only on BLU link-equipped CDi
DriveCore models.
AC Power Inlet Output Connectors
Connect the included AC power cord to Connect these terminal output
this standard IEC type 320 C13 inlet. connectors to your speakers. One
Supported mains voltage range is four-pole, touch-proof terminal strip is
100-240V~. provided per channel pair. Accepts up to
10 AWG wire or terminal forks.
WARNING: Only connect to networks that remain inside the building.
CDi DriveCore 4|300BL front and rear panel shown.
Encoder
This encoder supports rotary and
pushbutton operation. It is used to
navigate menus, select on-screen
options, and adjust channel volume.
Data LED
Lights yellow when valid HiQnet data is
transmitted to/from the amp.
Power Button
Press to turn the amplifier power on or
off.
REAR PANEL
Ethernet Port
Connect this RJ45 port to a computer or
network for monitoring and controlling
the amp over Cat 5e wiring via the
Audio Architect software.
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Input Connectors
Connect your audio source(s) to these
inputs using the provided plug-in
connectors. One 6-pin plug-in
connector can be used per input pair.
These inputs are high impedance,
balanced connections.