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Crown P.I.P.–BP1C Reference Manual

Crown P.I.P.–BP1C Reference Manual

Crown pip-bp1c input processors: reference guide

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P . I.P . – BP1X
Programmable
Input Processor (P.I.P.)
©2000 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, IN 46515-
1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. Fax: 219-294-8329. Trademark
Notice: PIP
trademarks of Crown International, Inc. Other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Printed on
recycled paper.
O U T
I N
PUSH
C H - 2
is a trademark, and Crown
P.I.P. –BP1C
&
I N
PUSH
C H - 1
®
and IOC
O U T
3
GND
1
2
®
are registered
127924-1A
10/00

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  • Page 1 P . I.P . – BP1X O U T Programmable Input Processor (P.I.P.) ©2000 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, IN 46515- 1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. Fax: 219-294-8329. Trademark Notice: PIP ™ is a trademark, and Crown trademarks of Crown International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C Page 2 Reference Manual...
  • Page 3 Crown’s P.I.P.–BP1X or P.I.P.–BP1C . PIP™ modules are designed to quickly install in the back of many Crown amplifiers. PIP stands for “Pro- grammable Input Processor.” Each PIP has features that expand the ca- pabilities of your amplifier, enabling you to customize it for your particular needs.
  • Page 4 O U T Programmable Input Processor (P .I.P.) BYPASS NORM S204 S206 S207 S205 S209 S208 Page 4 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C PUSH PUSH C H - 2 C H - 1 S200 S202 S102 S100 S203 S201 S101 S103 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 Fig.
  • Page 5 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C 2 Controls,Connectors & Setup A/B. Connectors Balanced 3-pin XLR or quick-discon- nect removable barrier block connec- tors are provided for the inputs and outputs. The P.I.P.-BP1X is supplied with XLR Jacks: a female XLR for the input connector and a male XLR for the daisy chain output.
  • Page 6: Compressor Control

    response that must be corrected elec- tronically by this filter. The actual re- sponse determined combination of a stage of first-order boost (controlled by switches 8, 9, and 10) and a stage of second-order high- frequency roll off (controlled by switches 1-6), Note: switch 7 is not active and can be set at either the“ON”...
  • Page 7 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C J. Input Ground Lift Jumper The unit is shipped from the factory with pin 1 of each input XLR connected to signal ground through independent 0-ohm resistors. If hum problems are n i t - - - - - - - - - - - -...
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  • Page 9 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C n i t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 10 n i t Figure 2.2d High Pass Cutoff Frequencies Note: Switches 9 and 10 are not active. “---” denotes switch may be set to either the ON or OFF position. Page 10 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C High Pass Frequencies - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 11 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C n i t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 12 Fig. 2.3 Low-Pass Frequency Responses FLAT Fig. 2.4 High-Pass Frequency Responses Page 12 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C 1000 FREQUENCY (Hz) 3.4K 8.7K 1.5K 1000 FREQUENCY (Hz) FLAT 15.8K 12.3K 10.6K 1.8K 10000 20000 10000 20000 Reference Manual...
  • Page 13 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C Fig. 2.5 Low Frequency EQ Settings Note: Switch 7 not active. “---” denotes switch may be set to either the ON or OFF position. FLAT –6 Fig. 2.6 Low-Frequency EQ Response Curves Reference Manual FREQUENCY (Hz) Page 13...
  • Page 14 Fig. 2.7a –3dB Roll-Off Frequency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fig. 2.7b –3dB Shelving Frequency Note: Switch 7 not active. “---” denotes switch may be set to either the ON or OFF position.
  • Page 15 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C HORN EQ = 1.8 kHz –6 –12 –18 FREQUENCY (Hz) HORN EQ = 2.4 kHz –6 –12 –18 FREQUENCY (Hz) HORN EQ = 4 kHz –6 –12 –18 FREQUENCY (Hz) Fig. 2.8a High-Frequency EQ Response Curves (800 Hz High-Pass) Reference Manual –6 –12...
  • Page 16 HORN EQ = 10 kHz –6 –12 –18 FREQUENCY (Hz) Fig. 2.8b High-Frequency EQ Response Curves (800 Hz High-Pass) THRESHOLD CONVERSION Percent Watts Rotation Volts @ 8 Ohms 1033 1246 1493 1780 2114 2501 Fig. 2.9 Threshold Conversion Table Page 16 –6 –12 –18...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Reference Manual Balanced source Some Crown amplifiers come supplied with permanent 1/4-inch input jacks. These should not be used for input while the P.I.P.–BP1, is installed but they may be used as unbalanced daisy chain outputs with loads greater FROM than 5 k ohms.
  • Page 18 Do not tamper with the circuitry. Circuit changes made by unauthorized per- sonnel, or unauthorized circuit modifi- cations are not allowed. Remember: Crown is not liable for any damage resulting from overdriving other components in your sound sys- tem. PIP2 Amplifier...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C 4 Specifications Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 85 dB (equivalent input noise) from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Common Mode Rejection: Greater than 90 dB at 60 Hz; greater than 60 dB at 20 kHz. Crosstalk: Greater than 46 dB below the signal level at 20 kHz.
  • Page 20: Worldwide Service

    Or, if you prefer, you may prepay the cost of shipping, and Crown will reimburse you. Send cop- ies of the shipping receipts to Crown to receive reimbursement. Your repaired unit will be returned via UPS ground. Please contact us if other arrangements are required.
  • Page 21: Factory Service Shipping Instructions

    P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C Factory Service Shipping Instructions: 1. When sending a Crown product to the factory for service, be sure to fill out the service information form that follows and enclose it inside your unit’s shipping pack. Do not send the service information form sepa- rately.
  • Page 22 Warranty. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product which occurred within the Warranty Period. It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any intentional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss which is covered under any of your insurance contracts.
  • Page 23 ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THIS CROWN WARRANTY This Crown Warranty is in effect only for failure of a new Crown product which occurred within the Warranty Period. It does not cover any product which has been damaged because of any intentional misuse, accident, negligence, or loss which is covered under any of your insurance contracts.
  • Page 24 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C Page 24 Reference Manual...
  • Page 25 P.I.P.–BP1X & P.I.P.–BP1C Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN U.S.A. 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-219-294-8200 Fax: 1-219-294-8124 Owner’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________ Model: _______________________________...
  • Page 26 For Technical Support contact: Crown Audio Division Technical Support Group Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. Phone: 800-342-6939 (North America, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands) or 219-294-8200 Fax: 219-294-8301 Fax Back: 800-294-4094 (North America only) or 219-293-9200...

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