Quick Install Procedure - Crown PIP-LITE Reference Manual

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This procedure is provided for those who would like to install the PIP card in the shortest time

possible and are already familiar with Crown's IQ System

HiQnet or TCP/IQ. Less experienced installers or those wishing a full explanation of the installa-

tion procedure are encouraged to go to Section 3 where the full installation procedure is

described.

Prepare the amplifier:

1. Turn down the level controls of the amplifier and turn off the amplifier.

2. Unplug the power cord from the AC mains.

3. Remove the existing PIP or cover from the amplifier back panel (two screws).

Install the PIP module into the amplifier:

4. Carefully ground yourself to the chassis of the amplifier before installing the PIP card. It is a

good idea to maintain ground contact between yourself and the amplifier while inserting the

module into the amplifier in the next step.

5. Turn the PIP upside down so the ribbon cable connectors located along the back edge on the

underside of the module can be clearly seen (See Figure 3.1). Attach the ribbon cables from

the amplifier to the ribbon-cable connectors. The 20 pin cable (A) should connect to the con-

nector closest to the corner and the 18 pin cable (B) should connect to the other connector.

Important: Be careful when attaching the ribbon cable to the connector. Applying pressure to an

improperly seated connector could cause the keying tabs, which ensure proper pin alignment, to

break. Connecting the ribbon cables with improper pin alignment will likely result in damage to

the PIP.

6. With both cables firmly attached, turn the PIP back to an upright position. Verify that the

cables run untwisted between the amplifier and the PIP. Insert the PIP into the amplifier while

taking care not to crimp, pinch or stretch the ribbon cables.

7. Tighten the two PIP mounting screws until it is secured to the amplifier back panel, making

sure the supplied star-washers contact the PIP panel for a good ground connection.

Install the wiring:

8. Connect the PIP to the Ethernet network used for control. Each PIP must connect to its own

port on a 100 Megabit Ethernet Switch with a standard straight CAT5 network cable. (See Sec-

tion 3.4 if more information is needed.) A 10 Megabit connection will work with the PIP-Lite

and PIP-USP3 but is not recommended for systems with a high number of components. A 10

Megabit connection will not work with the PIP-USP3/CN.

9. Connect the audio signal wiring to the PIP. (See Section 5.1 for more information.)

10. Connect the amplifier back to the AC mains and reset the back panel input attenuators to the

proper levels.

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