Page 1 Monitoring with an MS-DOS PC Host Computer Version 1.4 © 1996 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, IN 46515-1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. Fax: 219-294-8329. IQ System components and software are produced by the Professional Audio Division of Crown International, Inc.
Page 2: Limited Warranty
2. If the Software fails to comply with this Warranty, Crown will, at its option and cost, either provide all corrections required for any errors, replace the Soft- ware or refund the license fee for the Software.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Moving from One Sub-block or Sub-block Screen to Another ... 35 • Moving Among Sub-blocks of Similar Components ... 35 • Locally Copying & Pasting in a Mixer Sub-block ... 35 • Globally Copying & Pasting Between IQ Components ... 36 •...
Page 4 Adding a New IQ Component from a Graphics Plate ... 61 Copying and Pasting an Entire Graphics Plate ... 62 Restoring a Graphics Plate to a “New” Condition ... 62 The Crown IQ Icon ... 62 How to Create a Custom GDM ... 63 3.9.1 Preparing an OIF ...
Page 5 6.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 6.4.6 6.4.7 6.4.8 6.4.9 6.4.10 AMB Function (AMB-5 Mixers Only) ... 159 7 Monitoring & Controlling Equalizers ... 163 Initializing an Equalizer Control Block ... 163 Monitoring an Equalizer ... 164 Manual Controls ... 165 7.3.1 7.3.2 Monitoring from a Control Block ...
Page 6 8 Monitoring & Controlling Drones ... 169 Initializing a Drone Control Block ... 169 Monitoring a Drone ... 170 8.2.1 Monitoring from a Control Block ... 170 8.2.2 Monitoring from a Graphics Plate ... 170 Manually Controlling a Drone ... 171 8.3.1 Manual Control from a Control Block ...
Page 7 A Closer Look at a Control Block ... 32 2.18 An Amplifier Sub-block Screen for an IQ–P.I.P.–SMT ... 34 2.19 The First of Four SMX-6 Mixer Sub-block Screens ... 34 2.20 A Sample Sub-block Help Window ... 36 2.21 The Emergency Mute Screen ... 37 2.22...
Page 8 The GDM Attributes Window for a Legacy IQ P.I.P..59 3.20 The Pot Attributes Window ... 60 3.21 The Add Component Window ... 61 3.22 The Crown IQ Icon ... 62 3.23 ID Codes for OIFs ... 64 3.24 GDM Container Attributes Window ... 65 3.25 A GDM Container ...
Page 9 The Control Block of Each IQ Mixer Model ... 133 The SMX-6 Display Screen ... 134 A Single Input from an SMX-6 or AMB-5 Display Screen ... 135 The MPX-6 Display Screen ... 136 Monitoring a Sensing IQ Mixer with a Graphics Plate GDM ... 137 An SMX-6 Control Block Screen ...
Page 10 6.18 The Fifth AMB-5 Sub-block Screen ... 159 A Typical Equalizer Control Block Screen ... 163 The Input/Output Level Bar Graphs on an Equalizer GDM ... 164 A Typical Equalizer Control Block ... 165 A Sample Equalizer GDM ... 166 A Drone Control Block Screen ...
Page 11: Introducing Iq-Msd Turbo
IQ–MSD Turbo, referred from here on simply as Turbo. With Turbo you can monitor and control your audio system from a remote location. It works with Crown’s acclaimed IQ components, sophisticated audio components that are designed to work with Crown’s patented IQ System .
Page 12: System Requirements
It is assumed that the IQ System Administrator (or whatever title you choose to use) will provide proper training to the operators in the specifics of the audio system and this software. Crown offers an IQ School to assist with the training and certification of IQ System designers, installers and administrators. Please contact us if you would like more information about our IQ training program.
Page 13: Technical Support
! @ # 1.3 Technical Support This software is backed by Crown’s technical support system. If you need assistance that this manual does not provide, proceed as follows: • If a problem occurs, attempt to duplicate it keystroke by keystroke in an effort to identify the point at which it occurs.
Page 14: Installation
By opening the envelope, you agree to all of the terms of the Software License. In summary, Crown grants a limited license to use Turbo on only one computer at a time. Please contact Crown if you need to simultaneously run Turbo on more than one computer or on a network.
Page 15: For Experienced Users
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software TURBO14.PIF TURBO14.ICO ###.OIF ###.GDM ###.PCX 1.5 For Experienced Users If you are already an experienced Turbo user, you may be eager to begin using Turbo without reading further. Feel free to do so and refer to the manual as needed. To run the program, type turbo14 on the DOS command line after it has been installed.
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Page 17: Using Turbo
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2 Using Turbo The most effective way to learn Turbo is to begin using it to monitor and control an active sound system. This way you can immediately observe the effects of your commands on the system. When doing this, always use caution to avoid increasing the gain too far because hearing and loudspeaker damage can result.
Page 18: Text Screens
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.1.1 Text Screens Several different types of text screens are available including Control Panel screens, Control Block screens, Display screens and Sub-block screens. The Control Panel screens contain general controls that pertain to the overall operation of Turbo such as serial port and baud rate settings.
Page 19: A 6-Bar Amplifier Display Screen
Display screens show both the input and output audio signal levels for each input channel of the IQ P.I.P. Note: Only Crown P.I.P.-compatible amplifiers with an IQ P.I.P. can be controlled or monitored by the IQ System. A 6-bar amplifier Display screen is shown below in Figure 2.4: Fig.
Page 20: Graphics Plates
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.1.2 Graphics Plates A graphics plate is a graphic screen in which custom objects can be designed and stored to create attractive operator screens for your IQ System. It may sound scary but it is actually very easy to create a graphics plate and it gives you tremendous power over your system because you decide what controls are available and in many cases what operating range the controls have.
Page 21: Perspective
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.1.3 Perspective Figure 2.7 might help put some of the text screens and the graphics plates in perspective. It shows the relationship between control blocks, sub-blocks and graphics plates. Notice that the control blocks, located in the center of the frame, form the bedrock of the software. Below them are the sub-blocks which expand to cover the automation functions of those IQ components that have them.
Page 22: Starting The Program
2.2 Starting the Program Before running Turbo, first get a DOS prompt on your computer and then switch to the hard drive and directory where Turbo is stored. For example, if Turbo is stored in the “turbo” directory, use the change directory (cd) command as follows: cd \turbo.
Page 23: Establishing Communication
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.3 Establishing Communication After the title screen has been displayed for a few seconds, it fades and the computer automatically attempts to establish communication with an IQ interface and, if an interface was found, initiate a roll call. Figures 2.9 and 2.10 show the messages that may result if Turbo has trouble finding or communicating with an IQ interface: In Figure 2.9, Turbo was unable to detect a CTS (Clear To Send) signal from the IQ interface.
Page 24: A Typical Roll Call
Once communication has been established with the IQ interface, Turbo begins a roll call. During a roll call, Turbo conducts a poll to identify the Crown Bus loops present and to establish communication with all IQ components. As the roll call progresses, the screen displays the loops and devices responding to the poll.
Page 25: Setting Turbo's System Parameters
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.4 Setting Turbo’s System Parameters The general system controls of Turbo are located on the Control Panel screen shown in Figure 2.12. It is often necessary to make changes to these settings the first time you run Turbo because the default settings may not be correct for your system’s host computer.
Page 26 Auto Search All Loops: This control is only relevant if Auto Break Detect is turned on. It forces Turbo to include all Crown Bus loops in its search for breaks in communication. If it is turned off, the auto break detect feature will only search those loops which have IQ components that are visible on the screen.
Page 27 Search Loop #: Can be used to locate a break in a particular Crown Bus loop. To use this function, first enter the Search Loop number. Then activate the Search button (shortcut: press Turbo will display its approximate location.
Page 28: System Aux Setup Screen
1 Begin with “L” followed by the loop number of the IQ component. 2 Use one of the following three-letter mnemonics for the component type: Amplifier with IQ–P.I.P.–AP (version 1.45 or later) MPX-6 mixer SMX-6 mixer AMB-5 mixer MRX-24 or MRX-12 matrixer DRN-16 drone Pocket Serial Interface SLM-8 system and load monitor Page 28 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software...
Page 29 All control panel settings are saved to a TURBO.INI file when you leave the Control Panel screen. Note: Older version of Turbo saved the control panel configuration to a CROWN.DTA file. It can be deleted after a TURBO.INI file has been created.
Page 30: Using Control Blocks
SMX Control Block screen. Command & Title Bar Status Lines Page 30 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 2.14 The Device Menu s for the SMX-6 mixer. Fig. 2.15 An SMX Control Block Screen ! from any One SMX-6 Control Block...
Page 31 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software A Command & Title Bar is located at the top of the Control Block screen. It lists the function keys ( !@%()) that are available from the Control Block screen and, in the center, the IQ components represented in the control blocks (SMX).
Page 32: The Parts Of A Control Block
The left side of the control block consists of information about the IQ component it controls. The IQ address and Crown Bus loop number are listed at the top and are automatically entered as part of the roll call. They can also be manually entered, making it possible to prepare dataframe files while the host computer is disconnected from an IQ System.
Page 33: Adding A New Control Block
Control Block screen. Use O or N to select it and then enter the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number of the off line IQ component. How do you manually add a control block if no empty ones are visible in the Control Block screen? First, press N until you reach the last control block.
Page 34: Using Sub-Blocks
Notice in both Figure 2.18 and 2.19 that the status of the ASA control is indicated at the top of the screen (top left on the amplifier Sub-block screen and top right on the mixer Sub-block screen). Although the actual ASA control is Fig.
Page 35: Navigating Sub-Blocks & Setting Controls
This can only be done between similar IQ components. For example, you can move from the sub-block of one SMX-6 mixer to another, but not from an SMX-6 to an AMB-5. Note: This feature is only supported for amplifier and mixer sub-blocks. It is not supported by drone sub-blocks.
Page 36: Globally Copying & Pasting Between Iq Components
The global copy and paste function copies all the settings of all the sub-blocks of one IQ component to the sub- blocks of another identical IQ component. This feature is only available for amplifier and mixer sub-blocks. Keyboard: First press A + c t o copy the sub-block settings of the present IQ component into memory.
Page 37: Activating Emergency Mute
Section 2.4. The following IQ components will respond to an emergency mute: all mixers (MPX-6, SMX-6, AMB-5) and amplifiers with legacy IQ P.I.P.s (IQ–P.I.P., IQ–P.I.P.–AP). Amplifiers with IQ2 P.I.P. will not respond. When emergency mute has been activated, the following screen in Figure 2.21 will appear: Fig.
Page 38: Using Graphics Plates
For example, you can create a “pot” for the input attenuator of Channel 1 of an IQ P.I.P.-equipped Crown amplifier and decide where it will be located on the screen, what its size and color will be and what its maximum and minimum settings will be.
Page 39: The Graphics Plate Control Block Screen
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.8.1 The Graphics Plate Control Block Screen Graphics Plates are treated like IQ components because each one has a control block. Use the Device menu ! ) to go to the graphics plate Control Block screen (shown below in Figure 2.23). Like most control blocks, the graphics plate control blocks are divided into two parts.
Page 40: Using The Graphics Plate Control Block From The Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software from being edited—their size, location, color and other attributes can still be changed. This is a very handy feature when constructing a graphics plate. Graphics Security Lock: Locks the attributes of all objects on the graphics plate so their appearance, location and function cannot be changed.
Page 41 Flush: Removes all objects except the Crown IQ logo from the graphics plate. You can think of this as a “clear” button which clears the graphics plate. Note: Flushing a graphics plate does not remove it from memory (if it was previously stored there).
Page 42: Saving And Loading Dataframe Files
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 2.9 Saving and Loading Dataframe Files All of the settings of the IQ System can be saved and later reloaded (engaged) with dataframe files. To save or load a dataframe file, press ( to summon the File menu. As Figure 2.25 shows, there are three selections on this menu: Fig.
Page 43: Printing The Iq System Settings
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 2.26 The Dataframe File List Window 2.10 Printing the IQ System Settings All settings of all controls of most IQ components in the system can be printed by pressing % or C + p from any Control Block screen.
Page 44: Checking Memory
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 2.28 A Portion of a Sample Printout 2.11 Checking Memory To determine the amount of available memory, press C + ! . This can be used from either a text Control Block screen (Figure 2.29) or a graphics plate (Figure 2.30).
Page 45: Designing Graphics Plates
Channel 1 of a Crown amplifier with an IQ–P.I.P.–MEM module drives the loudspeakers in the waiting room.
Page 46: The Graphic Display Module (Gdm) For An Iq-P.i.p.-Mem
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software IQ–P.I.P.–MEM (located on its control block) is turned on. Or, you can manually place a GDM on the graphics plate using the Toolbox. It would look like the one shown in Figure 3.1: However, a standard GDM is probably not the best choice here because it gives the operator too many controls.
Page 47: The Combined Objects For The Graphics Plate Design Example
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software of one amplifier. For our finished graphics plate we combined the objects as shown below in Figure 3.3: The container object is used to visually tie the objects together in one neat package. It serves only an aesthetic function.
Page 48: Graphics Plate Design Principles
3.1.2 Graphics Plate Design Principles The following principles will help you plan and design good graphics plates: 1 Determine a clear purpose of each graphics plate. 2 Consider the abilities and needs of the people who will operate the system. 3 Determine which objects will be needed.
Page 49: Creating A New Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 3.2 Creating a New Graphics Plate Now that you have an overview of graphics plate design its time to delve into the details of constructing a graphics plate. Let’s return to the graphics plate control block screen: Fig.
Page 50: The Graphics Setup Window
5 Press A + # to open the Graphics Setup window and set the resolution and color depth of the graphics plate. Each graphics plate can be set differently. The Graphics Setup window is shown in Figure 3.5 below. Fig. 3.5 The Graphics Setup Window The default setting is 640x480x16 (the minimum VGA standard and the setting with best performance).
Page 51: A Graphics Plate With A Stadium Picture In The Background
7 Click ({) on the Display control to go to the new graphics plate. It will be empty, except for the background picture (if one is used) and the Crown IQ logo in the lower right corner of the screen.
Page 52: An Empty Graphics Plate With A Visible Grid
20 pixels on a standard VGA screen (640 x 480 total pixels) is shown in Figure 3.8. Except for the grid and standard Crown IQ icon, the graphics plate in this example is empty.
Page 53: Adding Objects To A Graphics Plate
1) selecting the component which will be represented by the GDM, and 2) determining whether or not the GDM will include a legend. % or double-click ({) on the Crown IQ icon. You must use either the OK button Fig. 3.9 The Graphics Plate Toolbox...
Page 54: The Select Component Window For A Gdm Object
Fig. 3.10 The Select Component Window for a GDM Object 3 Set the attributes of the object and click ({) the OK button. As mentioned in the note in Step 2 there are only two items to select, the IQ component and whether or not to include a legend. Figure 3.12 shows the GDM both with and without the legend.
Page 55: Resizing An Object
3.3.2 Resizing an Object Most graphics plate objects can be resized. (Exceptions include the Crown IQ icon and text objects.) To resize an object, position the pointer over the lower right corner of the object with the mouse ({) as shown in Figure 3.13A.
Page 56: Moving One Or More Objects
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software To restore an object to its default size (the size it had when it was first created) click ({) on the upper right corner as shown in Figure 3.14. Fig. 3.14 Restoring an Object to Its Default Size 3.3.3 Moving One or More Objects To move a single object, click ({) anywhere along its top edge except the top right corner and drag the object to the desired location (Figure 3.15).
Page 57: Grouping Multiple Objects
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software the mouse button causes a box to appear around the group. In the example shown in Figure 3.16, the legend panel and left two amplifier GDMs are grouped. Fig. 3.16 Grouping Multiple Objects Note: Begin the lasso on an empty part of the graphics plate to the upper left of the group.
Page 58: Autosizing" An Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 3.3.4 “Autosizing” an Object Autosizing makes it possible to cause an object to automatically assume the size of another. To autosize an object, press C and the left mouse button ( C +{) and move the object to be resized so that one of its edges is close to a parallel edge of the object whose size it is to assume.
Page 59: Changing The Attributes Of An Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 3.3.5 Changing the Attributes of an Object The attributes of any object can be changed as long as the Graphics Security Lock control is turned off. This is one of the controls on the graphics plate control block and it can only be changed from the graphics plate Control Block screen (see Section 2.8.1).
Page 60: Copying And Pasting An Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Finally, before we leave this section let’s take a look a more sophisticated Attributes window like the one in Figure 3.20 for the Pot object. Fig. 3.20 The Pot Attributes Window The Pot object looks a lot like a sliding fader. The name “pot” was taken from potentiometer, which is what it acts like—a level control.
Page 61: Deleting An Object From A Graphics Plate
Select the IQ component model from the list at the top of the window. Then enter the Crown Bus loop number and the unit’s IQ address number. Finally, click ({) on the OK button to create a control block for the component. The new IQ component should now be available in the component lists of all Attribute windows in the graphics plate.
Page 62: Copying And Pasting An Entire Graphics Plate
3.8 The Crown IQ Icon The Crown IQ icon, shown in Figure 3.22, can be moved like other objects but it cannot be resized or deleted. However, it has a special function—double-clicking on it with the left mouse button ({) summons the Toolbox. In addition, objects cannot be placed on top of the Crown IQ icon.
Page 63: How To Create A Custom Gdm
You can create a custom GDM for almost any IQ component—even older ones that do not support UCODE (Crown’s IQ2 protocol for third-party developers). Here are the steps: 1 Prepare an OIF (Object Information File) for the IQ component.
Page 64: Exit And Restart Turbo
If you were successful in creating an OIF, you should see the description of the IQ component listed in the window. Select it and then set the attributes listed next. Note: At this time it is not necessary to enter a Crown Bus loop or IQ address number because this is a new GDM which we have not yet completed.
Page 65: Gdm Container Attributes Window
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 3.24 GDM Container Attributes Window PCX File name: Sets the file name of an image that will be displayed in the background of the GDM Container. The ability to display an image in the background of the GDM Container is a very useful feature. It can display your company logo.
Page 66: Adding Objects To The Gdm Container
Convert: Determines whether or not Turbo will attempt to match (convert) the color palette in the PCX image with the one it uses. After configuring these attributes, you can press the OK button. Do not press the Save button—it and the Edit button will be discussed later in Section 3.9.5.
Page 67: The Assembled Custom Gdm
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software The objects are used as follows: Text objects: Are used to label the channels and the power button. We chose a fairly small 5x8 bitmap font. Button objects: Are used to turn the power off to each channel of the amplifier. Bar Meter objects: Are used to display the output audio signal level of each channel of the amplifier.
Page 68: Saving The Gdm
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 3.9.5 Saving the GDM Now that the GDM has been assembled, it must be saved. Right click ({) on the GDM Container and let’s return to the GDM Container Attributes window (Figure 3.24). Press the Save button and the following dialog box (Figure 3.28) will open to prompt you for the GDM file name.
Page 69: Saving A Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 3.10 Saving a Graphics Plate We briefly addressed storing and saving a graphics plate in Section 2.8.2. However, before leaving the subject of Designing Graphics Plates, it is appropriate to address the saving of graphics plates more thoroughly. During the normal operation of Turbo the settings of all controls are stored in memory.
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Page 71: Object Reference
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4 Object Reference A wide variety of objects are available in a graphics plate. We recommend that you read this section to get an overview of the kinds of things you can do with a graphics plate. It’s a great place to get ideas when you want to design a new graphics plate.
Page 72: Gdm Select Component Window
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 4.2 GDM Select Component Window Component List: Choose the IQ component from this list whose GDM you want to place on the graphics plate. All IQ components that appear in the control blocks and all IQ2 components whose UCODE (OIF file) is visible to Turbo will appear in this list.
Page 73: Pot
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.2 Pot The Pot (Potentiometer) object is a level control that can be used to control settings such as gain, attenuation, compressor threshold and other similar variables. It looks like a slider or fader control and it is a very useful object. To place a Pot on a graphics plate, choose Pot from the Toolbox.
Page 74 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Background: Sets the background color of the Pot. The handle and border are not affected by the back- ground color. Text: Sets the foreground color of the Pot’s legend and inside lines. The legend is only visible if the Show Legend attribute is turned on.
Page 75: Sample Pot Objects
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 4.4 Sample Pot Objects Notice in Figure 4.5 that the legend is dynamic and automatically scales itself to the size of the Pot. Fig. 4.5 The Legend Automatically Scales to Fit the Pot Notice in Figure 4.6 that the pointer changes to a hand when it is clicked on the Pot, showing that any movement up or down will now change its level.
Page 76: On/Off Button
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.3 On/Off Button A On/Off Button object acts like a pushbutton to turn something on or off. It is square or rectangular in shape. To place an On/Off Button on a graphics plate, choose Button (On/Off) from the Toolbox. The Button Attributes window (Figure 4.7) will then open so you can configure it.
Page 77 Button is pressed. The Delay attribute has no affect when the Action is set to Hold In To Operate. Note: Buttons configured to control amplifier global all commands will control amplifiers on all Crown Bus loops. However, the same functions, when controlled from a drone, are specific to just one Crown Bus loop.
Page 78: A Sample Button
A sample On/Off Button is shown in Figure 4.8. Several Buttons can be assigned to the same function. For example, you can create three Buttons to control the power on/off function of Channel 1 of the same amplifier. If you do this, you will find that changes to one Button are immediately reflected by the others.
Page 79: Bar Meter
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.4 Bar Meter The Bar Meter object is a bar graph that dynamically displays a level. For example, it can provide real time display of the signal levels of amplifiers with IQ P.I.P.s and some IQ mixers. Each Bar Meter you create takes some processing time from the host computer.
Page 80: Sample Bar Meter Objects
Background: Sets the background color of the Bar Meter. The border is not affected by the background color. Bar: Sets the moving bar color of the Bar Meter. Text: Sets the foreground color of the Bar Meter’s legend and inside lines. The legend is only visible if the Show Legend attribute is turned on.
Page 81: Digital Meter
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.5 Digital Meter The Digital Meter object is a numerical level display. For example, it can provide real time display of the signal levels of amplifiers with IQ P.I.P.s and some IQ mixers. Each Digital Meter you create takes some processing time from the host computer.
Page 82: A Sample Digital Meter
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Background: Sets the background color of the Digital Meter. The border is not affected by the background color. Text: Sets the foreground color of the Digital Meter’s text. Peak Only: Determines whether or not the Digital Meter will respond only to a signal peak that is higher than its previous setting.
Page 83: Led
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.6 LED The LED (Light Emitting Diode) object serves as an indicator light. It can be used to visually signal when something is turned on or off. To place an LED on a graphics plate, choose LED from the Toolbox. The LED Attributes window (Figure 4.14) will then open so you can configure it.
Page 84: Sample Led Objects
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Off: Sets the color when the function monitored by the LED is turned off. Invert: Swaps the on/off commands so that the LED uses the On color when the function it monitors is turned off and visa versa.
Page 85: Text
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.7 Text Text objects are used as labels and they are one of the few objects that can be placed on top of other objects. To place a Text object on a graphics plate, choose Text from the Toolbox. The Text Attributes window (Figure 4.16) will then open so you can configure it.
Page 86: Sample Fonts
have a single number which lists the font’s equivalent point size (like stroked fonts). Others list the size in pixels such as 8x12 pixels. (A pixel is the smallest dot of light that can be controlled on your display, considering the video resolution settings of your system’s host computer.) Size: Sets the size of stroked fonts (the range is 5 to 60 points).
Page 87: Editing The Text In A Text Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Shadow: Causes a shadow to appear behind the font and selects the color of the shadow. Bold: Increases the weight (thickness) of the font. The Bold attribute affects both stroked and bitmap fonts. Italics: Causes stroked fonts to take on a slanted or italicized appearance.
Page 88: Container
Controls can be placed directly on the background of the graphics plate. But it is often desirable to organize objects into logical groups. For example, you could group all mixer controls together and group all amplifier controls together. This makes graphics plates easier to understand and use. The Container object is useful for visually grouping other objects and adding aesthetic appeal to a graphics plate design.
Page 89: A Sample Empty Container Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software If the Scale attribute is turned on and the aspect ratio (ratio of the width to height) of the Container is different from that of the PCX image, the image will be distorted to fit the Container. If you want to make the Container size fit the size of the image, start with the Container sized bigger than the image and the Scale attribute turned off.
Page 90: Normally New Containers Are Layered On Top Of Older Containers
click on the top edge of each object. This causes them to link to the Container behind them. When drawing Containers that overlap, an existing Container is usually layered behind the new one, as shown in Figure 4.25. Fig. 4.25 Normally New Containers Are Layered on Top of Older Containers It is possible to move a rear Container in front of another Container.
Page 91: Clock
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.9 Clock The Clock object provides a numerical display of the time. To place a Clock on a graphics plate, choose Clock from the Toolbox. The Clock Attributes window (Figure 4.27) will then open so you can configure it. Its attributes are described below.
Page 92: Spin Control
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.10 Spin Control The Spin control object is used to control functions (usually multistate) that cannot be controlled by Pot or Button objects. For example, a Spin control can be used to set a compression ratio. To place a Spin control on a graphics plate, choose Spin Control from the Toolbox.
Page 93: Sample Spin Controls
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software appearance. This border is not affected by the color attributes. It is often desirable to turn off the border when the control is placed inside a container. This causes it to blend into the container. Defer Send: Prevents changes from being sent to the linked IQ component until the Send button is pressed.
Page 94: System Button
4.11 System Button System Buttons look like typical On/Off Buttons but they are used to make system changes such as loading and engaging the settings in a dataframe file or opening another graphics plate. To place an System Button on a graphics plate, choose Button (System) from the Toolbox.
Page 95: Dataframe Files Must Be Stored In The Turbo Directory
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software IQ Comm Port: Causes the System Button to control serial communication between the host computer and the IQ interface. The System Button acts like a toggle switch when this function is selected. Pressing the button once will turn off the computer’s serial port.
Page 96: A System Button
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Plate #: This attribute is only available when the Change Plate function is selected. It identifies the number of the graphics plate that will be opened when the System Button is pressed. This is the number assigned to the graphics plate in its control block in the graphics plate Control Block screen.
Page 97: Gdm Container
3.9.1 for information about OIFs. Loop: Sets the Crown Bus loop number of the IQ component that is linked to the custom GDM. This attribute should be ignored when creating a new GDM Container. It is used later after the custom GDM has been completed and is linked to an IQ component.
Page 98: The Custom Gdm Save Dialog Box
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software the PCX file. If you use this feature, we recommend that the image have a color depth no higher than the one you are using for the graphics plate (see also Section 3.2). For example, if your graphics plate is set to use 256 colors, we recommend that the internal palette of the PCX image also have no more than 256 colors.
Page 99: A Gdm Container
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Edit: Causes the custom GDM to enter “edit mode” where changes can be made to it and saved with the Save button. This button is necessary because the GDM cannot be edited after it has been saved. This prevents operators from accidentally altering the objects in a custom GDM.
Page 100: Mini Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.13 Mini Plate A Mini Plate Container is a specialized container object that is used to create a popup panel called a mini plate. You can use mini plates for a wide variety of purposes. They can be used to create an on-line help system. They can be used to provide hidden controls.
Page 101: A Mini Plate Container Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software is displayed in the container. This attribute does not affect the container when no PCX picture is used. Note: To use the border, the Scale setting must be turned on. Scale: Determines whether or not a PCX image will be scaled to fit the size of the Mini Plate Container. Caution: If the Scale attribute is turned on and the aspect ratio (ratio of the width to height) of the container is different from that of the PCX image, the image will be distorted to fit the container.
Page 102: The Select Mini Plate Window
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Mini Plate Container to open the Mini Plate Attributes window and press the Save button. Finally, save the graphics plates, including all mini plates, and system settings to a dataframe file. This process requires one extra step if the mini plate’s System Button is located on a custom GDM.
Page 103: Line
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.14 Line Line objects are graphics tools for use in designing a logical, attractive graphics plate. They can be used to separate parts of a container or to highlight or draw attention to an important object or text label. To place a Line on a graphics plate, choose Line Object from the Toolbox.
Page 104: Drone Objects
4.15 Drone Objects An IQ drone is an IQ component that can, among other things, enable an IQ System to function automatically without an operator or host computer. This section will focus on just a description of the drone objects since Section 8 later in this manual provides a full description of a DRN-16 drone.
Page 105: The Analog Input Drone Container Attributes Window
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Input: Selects a drone AUX (logic) input. Use Analog As Aux: Causes a drone analog input to behave as an AUX (logic) input. Background: Sets the background color of the Aux Input Drone Container. Analog Input Container: Selects a Drone Container which is linked to a single analog input of the drone.
Page 106: The Aux Output Drone Container Attributes Window
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Switch: Selects a binary input decimal value. The Binary Input Drone Container will become active only when this switch value is received by the binary input. Background: Sets the background color of the Binary Input Drone Container. Aux Output Container: Selects a Drone Container which is linked to a single AUX output of the drone.
Page 107: A Drone Container (Left) And Drone Paralyze Button (Right)
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Paralyze Input: Selects a drone input to which the Paralyze Button will be linked. AUX / Analog: Selects whether the input is an AUX input or an analog input. When Paralyzed: Selects the type of commands that will be sent (if any) when the Paralyze Button is turned on. The available commands will vary depending on whether an AUX or analog input is selected.
Page 108: Plotter
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.16 Plotter The Plotter object is a graph that displays data versus time. For example, it can be used to monitor the impedance of a load. The data is displayed as a curve by a Curve object that is placed on it (see Section 4.17). Multiple curves, each with its own color, can be displayed on each Plotter object by placing more than on Curve object on it.
Page 109: A Sample Plotter Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Auto X Axis: Determines whether the scaling and annotation of the X axis is determined by the range of data to be displayed. Left X Axis: If the Auto X Axis attribute is turned off, this attribute determines the minimum X value to be plotted. Right X Axis: If the Auto X Axis attribute is turned off, this attribute determines the maximum X value to be plotted.
Page 110: The Plotter Cursor Displays The Value Of Each Graph Coordinate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Holding and dragging the pointer over the Plotter object with the left mouse button ({) will cause a cursor to display the exact value of each coordinate on the graph. This is shown in Figure 4.54 below: Fig.
Page 111: Curve
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.17 Curve The Curve object represents one curve on a Plotter object (see Section 4.16). By themselves, Curve objects have no visible attributes or function. When linked to a Plotter object, they are displayed as a curve. To create a Curve object, choose Curve Object from the Toolbox.
Page 112: One Curve Object On A Plotter Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 4.56 One Curve Object on a Plotter Object Fig. 4.57 Two Curve Objects on a Plotter Object A Curve object can always be unlinked. This is done by dragging the label of the curve off of the Plotter object. Figure 4.58 shows what an unlinked Curve object looks like on a graphics plate.
Page 113: String
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 4.18 String The String object is used to control functions in UCODE-compatible components whose state is a text string. An example of this might be naming a preset. To place a String object on a graphics plate, choose String Object from the Toolbox.
Page 114: A Sample String Object
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Width: Sets the maximum number of characters which can be entered into the text string. A sample String object is shown below in Figure 4.60. Its width parameter is set to 40. Fig. 4.60 A Sample String Object To enter or edit a text string, click on the text string field with the center mouse button ({).
Page 115: Monitoring & Controlling Amplifiers
5 Monitoring & Controlling Amplifiers P.I.P.-compatible Crown amplifiers can be monitored and controlled by an IQ System after an IQ P.I.P. (Program- mable Input Processor) is installed into the amplifier. There are several models of IQ P.I.P.s available and they can be generally divided into two categories: “legacy”...
Page 116: Initializing An Amplifier Control Block
Fig. 5.2 The Control Blocks of Each IQ P.I.P. Model The first step in initializing an amplifier control block is to set the IQ P.I.P. model, IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set some of these parameters manually if you need to configure a system off-line.
Page 117: Available Iq2 P.i.p. Models List
IQ2 P.I.P. Fig. 5.4 Amplifier Model List Custom scale factors can also be entered using the User Defined selection. Contact Crown’s Technical Support Group for additional information if you need to use this feature.
Page 118: Monitoring An Amplifier
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.2 Monitoring an Amplifier We will skip over the controls for now and focus on the monitor area of the amplifier control block. Several ways are provided to monitor an amplifier. 5.2.1 Monitoring from a Control Block The most basic monitor capability is provided in the monitor area of each amplifier control block.
Page 119: A 6-Bar Amplifier Display Screen
The channel’s high voltage supply is off when the indicator is not present. Loop & Address: The Crown Bus loop number and IQ address of each amplifier are displayed at the bottom. Fig. 5.5 A 6-Bar Amplifier Display Screen Fig.
Page 120: Monitoring From A Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.2.3 Monitoring from a Graphics Plate The most graphical way to monitor an amplifier, and the way that offers the most control, is from a graphics plate. The maximum number of amplifiers that can be monitored is limited only by the design of the graphics plate and speed of the system.
Page 121: Manual Controls
DSPI: The Data Signal Presence Indicator is an LED that flashes whenever the IQ P.I.P. is polled. The DSPI control is used to force the indicator to stay on as an aid to the troubleshooting of communication on the Crown Bus.
Page 122 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software The ASA control also serves as an entrance to the Sub-block screen where the automated control functions are configured. To display the Sub-block screen, highlight ASA and press E or Y . When ASA is on, the correct status of the IQ P.I.P.
Page 123: Global Amplifier Controls
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.3.2 Global Amplifier Controls There are several manual controls that are global in nature and are controlled from a special window. To display this window from the Control Block screen press A sample is shown in Figure 5.9. As their name suggests, the “all”...
Page 124: Manual Control From A Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.3.3 Manual Control from a Graphics Plate Earlier we saw that amplifier GDMs, like the ones shown in Figure 5.7, provide basic monitoring features and manual controls. Graphics plates provide for tremendous flexibility to design custom screens with custom controls. One aspect to custom controls that is very appealing is the capability to limit the range of a control on a graphics plate.
Page 125: Automated Controls
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.4 Automated Controls Some IQ P.I.P.s such as the IQ–P.I.P.–SMT and IQ–P.I.P.–DSP include features that, once configured, automati- cally run without further supervision from the IQ System. These features, as a group, are referred to as SmartAmp features.
Page 126: Odep Conservation
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software The various SmartAmp functions are listed next along with their parameters. 5.4.1 ODEP Conservation ODEP Conservation enables the amplifier to automatically reduce its gain as the ODEP percentage rises. By gradually reducing the gain before the thermodynamic headroom is exhausted, the amplifier can continue to operate under severe conditions with very little, if any, change in fidelity.
Page 127: Stand By
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Decay Time: Controls the limiter response when the output level drops below the Threshold. Legacy IQ P.I.P.s: The Decay Time range is 1 to 30 seconds. IQ2 P.I.P.s: The Decay Time range is 0.1 to 30 seconds. 5.4.3 Stand By The Stand By function conserves energy by turning off the amplifier high-voltage supplies when an input signal is not detected for a predetermined length of time.
Page 128: Input Compressor
Report VIA Aux: (Only available for the IQ–P.I.P.–AP and IQ–P.I.P.–SMT.) Error reporting not only displays an on-screen message when a fault condition occurs, it can also send a signal out the AUX port. It uses reverse logic, turning on the AUX port when everything is normal and turning it off when an “error” has occurred.
Page 129: Dsp Controls
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 5.5 DSP Controls Several Digital Signal Processing features are available in those IQ P.I.P. models with DSP capability like the IQ– P.I.P.–DSP. They can be configured from a special DSP Sub-block screen or from a graphics plate. However, this section will focus on controlling DSP from a DSP sub-block because it is a bit easier.
Page 130 On/Off: Turns the associated filter on and off. Type: Sets the shape and roll-off rate (or order) of the filter. Seven filter shapes are available: LP Low-Pass Crossover Filter The low-pass filter is available in several forms: LP B1 = 1st-order Butterworth LP B2 = 2nd-order Butterworth LP Be2 = 2nd-order Bessel LP B3 = 3rd-order Butterworth...
Page 131 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Freq: Sets the –3 dB corner frequency for the low-pass, high-pass, low-pass shelving and high-pass shelving filters. It sets the center frequency for the low-pass equalization, high-pass equalization and parametric equaliza- tion filters. The frequency must be entered in Hz (1 kHz equals 1000 Hz). Q: Sets the width, slope and gain of the low-pass equalization and high-pass equalization filters.
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Page 133: Monitoring & Controlling Mixers
Overall they are very similar. Because the MPX-6 is only manually controlled, it has no ASA control. The SMX- 6 has a Lock control which enables you to “lock” Channel 1 and 2 together. The AMB-5 has no level control on Input 6, Channel 2 because this input is reserved as an ambient sensing input for automatic level control.
Page 134: Monitoring A Mixer
6.2 Monitoring a Mixer Two of the mixers, the SMX-6 and AMB-5, have sensors on the their inputs and outputs which allow you to monitor signal levels. There are a couple of ways to monitor them which will be describe next.
Page 135: A Single Input From An Smx-6 Or Amb-5 Display Screen
Note: The differences between the SMX-6 and AMB-5 versions of the mixer Display screen are: 1) The absence of a level bar graph for the Channel 1 of Input 6 of an AMB-5 because it is reserved as an ambient sensing input.
Page 136: The Mpx-6 Display Screen
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Figure 6.4 shows an MPX-6 Display screen. Because the MPX-6 mixer has no sensing capability, it does not have any signal level bar graphs. However, it does display the manual input level settings both as bar graphs and, below them, as numeric values.
Page 137: Monitoring From A Graphics Plate
6.2.2 Monitoring from a Graphics Plate The most graphical way to monitor an IQ mixer, and the way that offers the most control, is from a graphics plate. And you can simultaneously monitor more than one mixer—the maximum number is limited only by the design of the graphics plate and speed of the system.
Page 138: Manual Controls
The DSPI control is used to force the indicator to stay on as an aid to the troubleshooting of communication on the Crown Bus. Once the DSPI control is turned on, the DPSI will remain lit continuously even if the control block for another device is selected.
Page 139: Turning The Smx-6 Lock Feature On Sets All Gain Controls To -100 Db
E or Y. When ASA is on, the correct status of the mixer may not be reflected in the control block. Third, the ASA control can be used to tie several sensing mixers (SMX-6s or AMB-5s) together in a large IQ...
Page 140: Manual Control From A Graphics Plate
6.3.2 Manual Control from a Graphics Plate Earlier we saw that mixer GDMs, like the one shown in Figure 6.5, provide basic monitoring features. Graphics plates provide for tremendous flexibility to design custom screens with custom controls and this capability can be used to design custom controls—even custom GDMs—for IQ mixers.
Page 141: Automated Controls
We shall use SMX-6 Sub-block screens for most of the illustrations in this section. Bear in mind, however, that only Channel 1 of AMB-5 mixers is capable of automatic control so there are no controls for Channel 2 in the AMB-5 sub-blocks. Figure 6.10 depicts this difference—it is the AMB-5 version of Figure 6.9.
Page 142 The main use of the Control Block Override control is to enable a drone to control the input level of a sensing IQ mixer (SMX-6 and AMB-5) when its ASA control is turned on. The Max Gain To Track Control Block control is also required for this.
Page 143: Gate Function
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 6.4.1 Gate Function (Figure 6.9) “Gating” is one of the most important functions. It shuts off inputs that are not in use. Gating is often used to prevent feedback. If several mics in a system are on at the same time, the system’s gain could become so high that it rings with transients, or breaks into feedback.
Page 144 background noise may keep the gate open all the time. When a signal exceeds the Threshold, the gate opens almost instantly. The optimum Threshold setting depends on the signal. Speech varies more rapidly than music, and often needs a lower Threshold to keep the gate open. For a microphone, the Threshold can be set a few decibels above a room’s ambient sound for ambience rejection, or set higher to reject incoming far-field or off-axis sounds.
Page 145: Duck Priority Function
Threshold, all ducked inputs must remain at their Low Set levels until after the Delay Time. Duck priorities can be shared by more than one SMX-6 if they are connected to a Crown Local Net. See Section 6.4.7 for more information.
Page 146: Input Compressor/Limiter Function
Compressor/Limiter function. Set the Compression control to “Fast” to cause the mixer to have the shortest attack time possible. This will be very fast—so fast that the compressor can stop extremely sudden loud transients like the sound caused by a dropped microphone.
Page 147 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software is used, the Release Time cannot be set any less than 0.4 seconds to avoid noticeable pumping of the Input Compressor/Limiter function. The following list shows the possible settings for each Input Compressor/Limiter function control. Note: All dB settings are dBu.
Page 148: Auto Level Function
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 6.12 The Third SMX-6 Sub-block Screen Auto Level: The Auto Level function is turned on and off with this control. DAOL: The DAOL control sets the Desired Average Output Level for the Auto Level function. If the DAOL is set to –20 dB, and the output signal level is –20 dB, nothing changes.
Page 149 IMPORTANT: The Idle Gain parameter functions only when three conditions are met. 1) The Gate function is turned on. 2) The Auto Level function is turned on. 3) The mixer has the Auto Leveler Gate Function control set to “Open to idle gain”. (The third condition is not required for SMX-6s with firmware prior to version 1.3.) See the Auto Leveler Gate Function control below for more information.
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Page 151: Output Compressor/Limiter Function
Limit Threshold: The Limit Threshold control sets the peak signal level above which compression occurs. If the mixer is connected to audio equipment that has a specified maximum input voltage, it is easy to limit the mixer’s output to that level. If the specified input level were 0 dBu (0.775 V), the Limit Threshold could be set to 0 and the Compression Ratio set to :1.
Page 152 Limit Threshold. The Output Compressor/Limiter function allows the mixer to maintain a more natural sense of dynamics, with fewer audible side-effects. The following list shows the possible settings for each Output Compressor/Limiter function control. Note: All dB settings are dBu.
Page 153: Gate Count Function
The Gate Count function will not allow additional inputs to open regardless of their priority when the maximum number has been reached. Gate Counting can be shared between more than one SMX-6 if they are connected to a Crown Local Net. See Section 6.4.7 for more information.
Page 154: External Functions (Smx-6 Mixers Only)
(Figures 6.13 and 6.14) External functions are unique to SMX-6 mixers and each one must be connected to a Crown Local Net (CLN). Select the “External Algos” control and press the “Space Bar” to bring up the External Functions window shown in Figure 6.14. Note: An “algo” is a function and this manual substitutes the word function except when referring to a control with algo in the name.
Page 155 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software same time you plan to use it in a CLN. If you are “locked out” of an SMX-6 and are unable to connect it to a Crown Bus, you must contact the Crown Support Group for further assistance. All SMX-6s must be connected to the system via a Crown Bus loop when the CLN is initialized.
Page 156: Smx Interrupts Function (Smx-6 Mixers Only)
+20 dB for this to occur. The remedy for such a problem is to turn down the hardware gain control of the affected input on the back panel of the SMX-6 mixer. Only older versions of Crown’s IQ–MSD Sys-Config software used this feature.
Page 157: Mute Function (Smx-6 Mixers Only)
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 6.4.9 Mute Function (SMX-6 Mixers Only) (Figures 6.13, 6.16 and 6.17) The Mute function is a specialized function for third-part developers who need to mute an SMX-6 input from an external control system. However, this feature comes with a price—enabling it forces you to give up Gate Count function for Channel 2.
Page 158 Mute: Each input is individually muted with these controls. The muting is post-processed after all other functions. This is important because of the following possible scenario: With the Gate and Duck Priority functions both turned on, it is possible for a higher priority input to open while it is muted. Of course, this will result in no sound. The following list shows the possible settings for each Mute function control.
Page 159: Amb Function (Amb-5 Mixers Only)
6.4.10 AMB Function (AMB-5 Mixers Only) (Figure 6.18) The AMB function is unique to the AMB-5 mixer. The AMB function monitors the ambient sense input (Input 6) and automatically adjusts the mix output level of Channel 1 up or down accordingly. This enables the AMB-5 to automatically mix and control the overall loudness in an environment with background noise levels that vary.
Page 160 Several of the AMB function controls interact with each other. For this reason we recommend that they be configured in the order shown below: 1. Double-check the Gate function Max Gain settings of each input to be sure they are set properly to limit all input gains to safe levels.
Page 161 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Threshold: The Threshold control determines at what ambient sound level the AMB function will begin to operate. It is the sound pressure level (SPL) of the ambient sensing input (Input 6). When the signal level of Input 6 exceeds the Threshold setting, the AMB function begins to increase the gain of Channel 1 at the rate dictated by the Expansion Ratio control.
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Page 163: Monitoring & Controlling Equalizers
The first step in initializing an equalizer control block (shown below in Figure 7.1) is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a system off-line.
Page 164: Monitoring An Equalizer
IQ Address & Crown Bus Loop: The IQ address number you enter must match the physical IQ address switch setting on the equalizer. The Crown Bus loop number must match the physical loop to which the equalizer is wired. On Line: The phrase “On Line” will appear in the upper right corner of the information area when an equalizer is actively connected to and in communication with the IQ System.
Page 165: Manual Controls
DSPI: The DSPI or Data Signal Presence Indicator is an LED on the unit which flashes whenever it unit is polled. The DSPI control is used to force the indicator to stay on as an aid to troubleshooting communication on the Crown Bus.
Page 166: Manual Control From A Graphics Plate
DSPI: The DSPI or Data Signal Presence Indicator is an LED on the unit which flashes whenever it unit is polled. The DSPI control is used to force the indicator to stay on as an aid to troubleshooting communication on the Crown Bus.
Page 167 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software High-Pass: Sets the –3 dB corner frequency of a low-pass filter in kHz. Low-Pass: Sets the –3 dB corner frequency of a high-pass filter in Hz. Memory, Store, Recall: Some equalizers allow you to locally store settings into internal memory inside the unit.
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Page 169: Monitoring & Controlling Drones
8.1 Initializing a Drone Control Block The first step in initializing a drone control block is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a system off-line.
Page 170: Monitoring A Drone
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software loops, the word “Interface” will appear in the box in the lower right portion of the control block. 8.2 Monitoring a Drone The state of each drone input and output can be monitored from either a control block or a graphics plate. 8.2.1 Monitoring from a Control Block The indicators in the drone control block are only useful when a drone is connected to the system.
Page 171: Manually Controlling A Drone
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software In Figure 8.2, an analog input, an AUX input and an AUX output are each monitored. This is accomplished by first creating a separate drone container for each input and/or output that you want to monitor. Then an appropriate object is placed inside each container.
Page 172: Manual Control From A Graphics Plate
8.3.2 Manual Control from a Graphics Plate Earlier in Section 8.2.2 we discussed how to monitor a drone from a graphics plate and we also alluded to manual control. This is because many of the same objects that are used to monitor a drone from a graphics plate are also used to manually control it when its ASA control is turned off.
Page 173: Training A Drone
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 8.5 Training a Drone The real power of the drone lies in its ability to be trained to control an IQ System. Once trained, a drone can function much like a host computer and control other IQ components in the system. Although “training” a drone is really programming it, you don’t have to know anything about programming languages.
Page 174: Aux Input Setup
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 8.5.1 AUX Input Setup The AUX inputs can be used in one of two modes: simplex or binary. This is set in the first drone Sub-block screen, titled Drone Aux Input Setup (shown in Figure 8.4). Fig.
Page 175: Simplex-Mode Assignments
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 8.5.2 Simplex Mode Assignments In simplex mode, a logic input is treated as a stand-alone signal. Each simplex input acts as a simple on/off switch to interface to the “hardware switches” or controls of the outside world. If all 16 AUX inputs are set to simplex mode, then up to 16 different controls can be connected to the drone, one to each input.
Page 176: Adding A Command Assignment To A Simplex Aux Input
Fig. 8.6 Adding a Command Assignment to a Simplex AUX Input To make a command assignment, begin at the top with the input number. Each parameter is described next. Use T to select them. Input #: The drone AUX input number. Use Analog As AUX: Tells the drone to use an analog input in place of an AUX input.
Page 177 Bus—turn on/off the audio Bus output of each channel Attenuation—set the attenuation level of each input and channel SMX-6 Mixer (includes all MPX-6 commands plus): ASA—turn on/off all automation functions Max Gain Tracks Control Block—makes Max Gain of each input equal to the control block gain settings Control Block Override—this control is reserved for future use...
Page 178 Lock (Auto Level Threshold)—locks output Channel 1 and 2 so that changes to the Auto Level threshold of one also affect the other AMB-5 Mixer (includes all MPX-6 commands plus): ASA—turn on/off all automation functions Max Gain Tracks Control Block—makes Max Gain of each input equal to the control block gain settings Control Block Override—this control is reserved for future use...
Page 179: Selecting An Existing Drone Command Assignment
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Relative: (Only available when a level function is selected.) Causes level functions to add or subtract from existing levels rather than replacing them. When the Relative parameter is turned on, only the On Level is used. When an input is “on”, the level for the associated function will go up or down the number of dB specified by the On Level.
Page 180: Binary-Mode Assignments
8.5.3 Binary Mode Assignments The difference between simplex and binary modes was introduced at the beginning of Section 8.5.1. Let‘s briefly review: Binary inputs are grouped and their on/off states added to create a binary code so that many possible signals can be received with just a few inputs.
Page 181: Adding A Command Assignment To A Binary Aux Input
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software could be connected to a drone at one time! However, other factors limit the total (see the preceding note). Note: Although analog inputs can double as simplex logic inputs (see Section 8.5.2), they cannot be used as binary logic inputs.
Page 182: Analog Input Assignments
8.5.4 Analog Input Assignments The analog inputs enable the drone to respond to level controls. A wide variety of commands can be assigned to an analog input just like an AUX input. Note: If desired, analog inputs can be used as simplex AUX inputs. This is controlled by the “Use Analog as Aux” command in the AUX Input Commands Sub-block screen.
Page 183 Idle Gain—set the initial level for the Auto Level function when a gate “opens” Output Compression Threshold—set the point when compression begins AMB-5 Mixer (includes all MPX-6 commands plus): Max Gain—set the maximum gain for an input of Channel 1 Low Set—set the “closed gate”...
Page 184: Aux Output Assignments
8.5.5 AUX Output Assignments AUX outputs are provided to signal other components in the system—including non-IQ components. They can also be used to provide monitoring capability to a custom control panel. For example, an AUX output can be used to drive a “power” LED to indicate on a remote control panel that an amplifier is turned on. A wide variety of things can be monitored by the drone and used to turn an AUX output on or off.
Page 185 AUX—monitor the on/off state of the AUX port output Bus—monitor the on/off state of the audio Bus output of each channel SMX-6 & AMB-5 Mixers (includes all MPX-6 commands plus): ASA—monitor the on/off state of the ASA control MRX-24, 24S, 12, 12S: DSPI—monitor the on/off state of the Data Signal Presence Indicator...
Page 186: Paralyze Setup
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 8.5.6 Paralyze Setup When the drone responds to an input it is sometimes necessary to temporarily ignore other inputs. When inputs are ignored, their operation is said to be “paralyzed.” Only AUX inputs can trigger a paralyze command. The Paralyze Commands Sub-block screen is the last command screen.
Page 187: Adding A Paralyze Command Assignment To An Analog Input
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 8.12 Adding a Paralyze Command Assignment to an Analog Input AUX Input: You can prevent any commands from being sent by selecting Send No Settings or you can force the current settings to be sent by selecting Send Current Settings. This latter choice will cause the “on” settings to be sent if the input happens to be “on”...
Page 188: Linking Multiple Drones
Crown Bus loop of a drone with IQ address 3. The IQ mixer would be controlled and monitored as mixer 7 in Loop 3. In transponder mode, all drones appear to be connected to Crown Bus loop 251. In the preceding example, the drone would be monitored and configured as drone 3 in Loop 251.
Page 189: Monitoring & Controlling Matrixers
9.1 Initializing a Matrixer Control Block The first step in initializing a matrixer control block is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a system off-line.
Page 190: Using A Control Block To Monitor & Control A Matrixer
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Model, Location & Purpose: These three text lines are available for you to include relevant notes about the unit. Up to 11 characters can be entered on each line. 24/12: The 24/12 parameter, located at the bottom of the center column of each matrixer control block, is used to identify the matrixer model.
Page 191: Using A Graphics Plate To Monitor & Control A Matrixer
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 9.3 Using a Graphics Plate to Monitor & Control a Matrixer A matrixer can be monitored and controlled from a graphics but there are no ready-made GDMs (graphic display modules) for matrixers. This means that you must manually create objects on the graphics plate for that purpose. Figure 9.2 shows a very simple example.
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Page 193: Monitoring & Controlling A Psi
10.1 Initializing a PSI Control Block The first step in initializing a PSI control block is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a system off- line.
Page 194: Using A Control Block To Monitor & Control A Psi
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 10.2 Using a Control Block to Monitor & Control a PSI The simplest way to monitor or control a PSI is from its control block. There are only two controls (please refer to Figure 10.1): DSPI: The Data Signal Presence Indicator is an LED on the side of the PSI.
Page 195: Configuring & Monitoring System & Load Monitors
11.1 Initializing an SLM-8 Control Block The first step in initializing an SLM-8 control block (shown below in Figure 11.1) is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a system off-line.
Page 196: Monitoring An Slm-8
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 11.2 Monitoring an SLM-8 There are several ways to monitor a load or a system output with an SLM-8. This section will explore each one. 11.2.1 Monitoring from a Control Block Once an SLM-8 has been configured, the pass (P) or fail (F) status of each of its eight channels can be measured in the right half of each control block (see Figure 11.1).
Page 197: Monitoring From A Graphics Plate
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Fig. 11.3 A Sample Impedance Curve Press X to exit the curve screen and return to the Sub-block screen. Note: Only one channel can be viewed at a time. 11.2.3 Monitoring from a Graphics Plate The most flexible way to monitor an SLM-8 is from a graphics plate where you can use a Plotter and one or more Curve objects to create a custom graph.
Page 198: Using A Monitor Speaker
11.2.4 Using a Monitor Speaker Finally, an SLM-8 channel can be monitored from a monitor speaker. The Monitor setting in the middle of the control block is used to select the channel to be monitored. The audio from the selected channel is then made available at the fused monitor output on the back of the SLM-8.
Page 199 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Osc Frequency: Sets the frequency in hertz for the above function. It does not affect the generator when a test is in progress. Sweep The sweep parameters define the operation of the generator during a normal test sweep. Note: If all SLM-8s have the same generator settings, a single generator can be used for all of them.
Page 200: Channel Configuration
AUX In Trigger: Turn on this control for stand-alone operation. When turned on, positive voltage (logic high) across the AUX port input will trigger a test. This enables the SLM-8 to function without an IQ System after it has been configured. With the LED indicators on the front panel it is easy to see the pass/fail status of any channel.
Page 201: Manual Controls
The DSPI control is used to force the indicator to stay on as an aid to the troubleshooting of communication on the Crown Bus. Once the DSPI control is turned on, the Data indicator will remain lit continuously even if the control block for another device is selected.
Page 202: Exporting Data From An Slm-8
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software 11.5 Exporting Data from an SLM-8 It is possible to export data from an SLM-8 to a file so it can be imported into other programs. Only DIF files are supported. They can be imported by popular spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and used to create custom tables and graphs.
Page 203: G Glossary Of Terms
(Where appropriate this manual substitutes the word “function” for algo.) AMB-5 (IQ–AMB-5) An ambient sensing IQ mixer with 5 normal mic/line inputs and one sense input. It can automatically adjust its output level in response to the ambient sound level.
Page 204 See Device Menu also. Control Block Override A sub-block control of an SMX-6 or AMB-5 mixer that places them in a kind of “semiautomatic” function mode where levels can be temporarily increased or decreased manually from the control blocks while the automatic functions are operating.
Page 205 Crown Bus A serial communication loop designed to transmit IQ commands and data to IQ components. As a standard it sets only the communication protocol and is independent of the wiring system used. Most IQ compo- nents can be connected to the Crown Bus with inexpensive twisted-pair wire.
Page 206 Drag Press and hold a mouse button ({)—usually the left mouse button—while moving the mouse. DRN-16, Drone (IQ–DRN-16) An IQ drone card that plugs into a Crown card cage enabling an unmanned audio system to function automatically or, if human control is desired, be controlled from a remote location. It can also serve as an IQ interface for up to two Crown Bus loops.
Page 207 Gate A logic term that refers to a circuit that opens and closes (or turns on and off). The Gate function used in the SMX-6 and AMB-5 turns the mic/line inputs on and off. Each input turns on when the audio signal rises above a Threshold setting.
Page 208 IQ Address Each IQ component in a Crown Bus loop must have a unique address. No two IQ components of the same model that are connected to the same Crown Bus loop can have the same address. A valid IQ address is any number from 1 to 250.
Page 209 Max Gain A Gate function parameter that sets the maximum possible gain for an input. Max Gain To Track Control Block A sub-block control of an SMX-6 or AMB-5 mixer that causes the Max Gain parameters of the Gate function to be set equal to the input gain settings in the control block. It is used in conjunction with the Control Block Override control.
Page 210 (with a thin line) to be easily observed. P.I.P. A Programmable Input Processor is a module that plugs into the back of a Crown P.I.P.-compatible amplifier. Many P.I.P.s are available to provide a variety of features such as sophisticated error-driven compressors, crossover networks, voice-over paging, constant-directivity horn equalization, digital signal processing, IQ System connection, and much more.
Page 211 Although it requires a host computer to be configured, it can also function in a stand-alone mode. SMX-6 (IQ–SMX-6) A sensing mixer with 6 mic/line inputs and two separate output channels. With its automatic functions, it can serve as a programmable automatic mic mixer.
Page 212 PC computers. 16550-compatible UARTs are required for use with Turbo. UCODE A universal code protocol that allows Crown IQ components and third-party IQ components to communicate with an IQ System and be controlled and/or monitored by IQ software.
Page 213: A Appendices
IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software Appendix A: Using Turbo with Microsoft Windows Turbo is a DOS-based program. In many cases it can also be run full-screen under Microsoft Windows— however we make no guarantees about this and we do not promise to support Turbo in the Windows environ- ment.
Page 214 Note: The example in Figure A.1 assumes that the Turbo was installed to a subdirectory named Turbo14 on hard drive C. Please consult your Windows documentation on running and using the PIF Editor. Turbo may not run reliably in the background so the Background Execution box in the main window of the PIF Editor should not be checked.
Page 215 139 all abort 201 all on/off 190 all start 201 allow mute 157 AMB function 159–161 AMB-5 133–161, 178, 183, 185, 203 ambience 160, 203 ambient offset 161, 203 amount 126 amplifiers 115–131, 176, 177, 183, 185 amplitude 198...
Page 216 (graphics plate) 39, 205 convert 66, 89, 98, 101 copy 179 copy & paste 35, 36 count level 153, 205 Crown Bus 26, 205 CROWN.DTA 29 CTS (clear to send) 23 cursor 74 cursor to handle 74 curve 109, 111–112, 205...
Page 217 59 copy & pasting an entire graphics plate 62 copying & pasting an object 60 creating a custom GDM 63–68 Crown IQ icon 62 deleting an object 61 design principals 48 GDM (graphic display module) 20 moving one or more objects 56–57 new 49–52...
Page 218 165, 167 initialize amplifier 116–117 drone 169–170 equalizer 163 matrixer 189–190 mixer 133–134 PSI 193 system & load monitor 195 input 73, 76, 79, 81, 83, 92, 139, 176, 182 input compressor 128 input compressor/limiter 146–147 input drive level 127 input signal level 134 installation 14–15...
Page 219 183 memory 40, 44–45, 69, 167 Microsoft Windows 213–214 min 73 mini plate 94, 100–102, 209 mixer 177, 178, 183, 185, 209 mixers 133–161 model 116 model, location & purpose 134, 164, 169, 190, 193, 195 modify 179...
Page 220 peak hold 80, 210 peak indicators (graphics plate) 41 peak only 82 PIF (program information file) 213 places 93 plate 96 plotter 108–110, 111, 210 pol (polarity) 122, 210 poll 74 port active 26 pot 73–75, 210 power 119, 122, 210 printer port 29 printing 43 programmable filters 129–131...
Page 221 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software sweep 199 sweep enable 198 sync 199 system 155 system & load monitor 195–202 channel 200 configuration 198–201 exporting data 202 generator 198 sweep 199 test 199 system AUX 28 system button 94–96 system parameter address 27 auto ASA on roll call 26...
Page 222 IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software TURBO.INI 29, 188 turn off time 127 turn on time 127 type (filter) 130 typeface 212 UART 12, 212 UCODE 113, 212 upload 212 use analog as AUX 176 variable color 41, 212 variable palette 41 view curve 200 warning 127...

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5 Monitoring & Controlling Amplifiers

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7 Monitoring & Controlling Equalizers

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