Welcome; Unpacking - Crown IQ-PIP-USP2 Reference Manual

Figure 1.1 IQ-PIP-USP2 Front Panel

1 Welcome

The IQ-PIP-USP2 is a PIP (Pro-
grammable Input Processor) input
module for Crown PIP2 -compatible
amplifiers.* It connects the amplifier
to the Crown Bus of an IQ System,
allowing the amplifier to be controlled
and monitored via IQ.
™
The IQ-PIP-USP2 is an IQ2 -series
component. This means it supports
Crown's UCODE protocol and re-
®
quires an IQ System with an IQ2-
compatible IQ interface. UCODE
(universal code) enables users and
third parties to develop custom soft-
ware objects to control and monitor
IQ2-compatible components like the
IQ-PIP-USP2.
The IQ-PIP-USP2 is Crown's sec-
ond generation DSP (digital signal
processing) based IQ module,
PIP
utilizing the latest advancements in
DSP technology to provide state-of-
the-art features and performance. It
offers a variety of programmable
functions such as crossover and sig-
* You must have a PIP2-compatible
amplifier or an IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter to
use the IQ-PIP-USP2. To determine if
your amplifier is PIP2-compatible, look
for the logo on the back of
the amplifier. The IQ-PIP-USP2 may
not be compatible with some older
Crown PIP amplifiers.
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IQ-PIP-USP2
nal delay, input compressors, multi-
mode (peak, average, clip) output
limiters, DSP filters, load supervi-
sion, AUX input and output, and
Listen Bus, as well as a host of other
useful features similar to those in-
™
cluded with our other SmartAmp
IQ PIP s.
A full 24-bit signal path is achieved
by utilizing state-of-the-art 24-bit
Delta-Sigma Analog-to-Digital and
Digital-to-Analog converters. Digi-
tal signal processing is handled by
a 24-bit Motorola DSP running at 66
MHz.
Each IQ-PIP-USP2 includes an IQ
address switch allowing the unit to
have a unique address on the Crown
Bus. It is powered by the amplifier
and includes a memory backup fea-
ture that enables the amplifier to
resume operation with all of its set-
tings intact after a power outage.
This manual will help you success-
fully install your unit. We strongly
recommend you read all the instruc-
tions, warnings and cautions con-
tained within. Also, for your protec-
tion, please send in the warranty
registration card today and save
the bill of sale since it is your official
proof of purchase.
IQ-PIP-USP2 Reference Manual
IQ-PIP-USP2

1.1 Unpacking

The unit is shipped in a protective
antistatic bag.
CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY
MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT. Use cau-
tion when handling the unit. Care-
fully ground yourself BEFORE touch-
ing the unit. Avoid unnecessarily
touching the components or solder
pads on the circuit boards.
Please unpack and inspect the unit
for any damage that may have oc-
IQ-PIP-USP2 Reference Manual
curred during transit. If damage is
found, notify the transportation com-
pany immediately. Only you, the
consignee, may initiate a claim with
the carrier for shipping damage.
Crown will be happy to cooperate
fully as needed. Save the shipping
carton as evidence of damage for
the shipper's inspection.
Even if the unit arrived in perfect
condition, as most do, save all pack-
ing materials. NEVER SHIP THE
UNIT WITHOUT THE FACTORY
PACK.
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