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CXD-Q Amplifiers User Manual CXD4.2Q — 4 Channel, 2000 W Network Amplifi er CXD4.3Q — 4 Channel, 4000 W Network Amplifi er CXD4.5Q — 4 Channel, 8000 W Network Amplifi er TD-000438-01 -A *TD-000438-01*...
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death. The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The QSC CXD4.2Q, CXD4.3Q , and CXD4.5Q amplifi ers are in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2). The QSC CXD4.2Q, CXD4.3Q , and CXD4.5Q amplifi ers are in compliance with “China RoHS” directives. The following chart is provided for product use in China and its territories: QSC CXD4.2Q, CXD4.3Q , and CXD4.5Q Amplifi...
Unpacking There are no special unpacking instructions. You may want to keep the shipping material for the unlikely event that the amplifi er should need returning for service. Package Contents 1. Quick-Start Guide TD-000437 5. Euro-style Connector Plug, 3-pin (4) 2.
Rack-Mount the Amplifi er The CXD-Q Series amplifi ers are designed to be mounted in a standard rack-mount unit. The amplifi ers are 2RU high, the CXD-Q4.3 and CXD-Q4.5 are 381 mm (15 in) deep, the CXD-Q4.2 is 229 mm (9 in) deep.
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Inputs Connect the amplifi er LAN A, and if available, LAN B, to the Q-LAN network. (Figure 6) Refer to your Q-SYS documentation for network requirements and connection detail. ROUTABLE INPUTS Balanced Unbalanced LAN A LAN B — — — Figure 4 — —...
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Bridged (A+B) and Separate (C D) Channels PARALLEL CHANNEL For A+B (Bridged) One Loudspeaker COMBINING APPLICATIONS CH AB Use one 2-wire cable connect to: CH A • T1+/T3- For C & D (Separate) Two Loudspeakers CH CD Use two 2-wire cables connect to: CH B BRIDGED •...
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Parallel Channels Bridged (AB + CD) For One Loudspeaker OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS PARALLEL CHANNEL COMBINING APPLICATIONS Full power to one loudspeaker CH AB SETTINGS CAN BE Use one 2-wire cable, connect to: CONFIGURED FOR 70V, 100V AND • T1+/T5- 200V DIRECT CH CD OUTPUT.
Amplifi er Control NOTE: The following scenarios assume the amplifi er is connected to the Q-SYS Core via Q-LAN. When the NEXT & PREV Buttons NEXT PREV amplifi er is not connected to the Q-SYS Core, it is in a Fault •...
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Input and Output Signal Flow The CXD-Q amplifi ers have four Mic/Line Inputs and four amplifi ed Outputs on the rear of the amplifi er. The Inputs and Outputs on the rear of the amplifi er are not connected inside the amplifi er. The analog inputs are converted to digital audio in the amplifi...
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4. FIRMWARE: The Q-SYS Designer fi rmware version. To update the fi rmware: a. The version you want to use must be installed on your PC, b. The amplifi er must be connected to the network, and turned on. c. Open the Q-SYS design containing the amplifi er and select "Save to Core and Run" from the File menu. d.
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Output Screens OUTPUT A GAIN: -23.0 dB Refer to Figure 19 Q-LAN INPUT: -45.0 dB Each output or group of outputs has a dedicated screen. Figure 19 is an example of Output A. VOLTAGE: .777 V 1. GAIN – The amount of gain applied to the input signal. Controlled by the GAIN knob on POWER: .011 W the front panel of the amplifi...
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GPIO Connector GPIO # and Specifi cations Function 3.3 V 100 mA max (power cycle to reset current limiting) GPIO 1 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 resistor in series GPIO 2 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127 resistor in series Ground GPIO 3 5mA in/out, 3.3V max, 127...
Specifi cations CXD4.2Q CXD4.3Q CXD4.5Q Channel Confi guration Peak Continuous Peak Continuous Peak Continuous 70 V or 100 V Mode 70 V 500 W 500 W 1000 W 1000 W 100 V 625 W 625 W 1250 W 1250 W 8 ...
Heat Loss Charts Heat losses are the thermal emissions from an amplifi er while it is operating. It comes from dissipated waste power—i.e., real AC power in minus audio power out. Measurements are provided for various loads at idle, 1/8 of average full power, 1/3 of average full power, and full power, with all channels driven simultaneously.
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