Harman crown DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual

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• DCi 8|600DA

• DCi 4|1250DA

, Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000

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Page 1 IQwic, PIP and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Some models may be exported under the name Amcron ® © 2016 by HARMAN International , Inc. 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000 5072439 - 10/16...
Page 2 Important Safety Instructions WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS: 1. Read these instructions. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to 2. Keep these instructions. the risk of electric shock. 3. Heed all warnings. The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user 4.
Page 3 Family Name: DCi DA Family Model Names: 4|1250, 8|600 We, Harman International, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonizes legislation: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/30/EU...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome �� 1 Advanced Operation �� 31 Features ..........................1 Introduction .........................31 How to Use This Manual ......................1 Amplifier Presets and Speaker Tunings ................31 User Presets .........................31 Installation �� 2 Speaker Tunings ........................32 Unpacking ..........................2 Speaker Tuning Panel ......................32 Additional Materials .......................2 Speaker Tuning Libraries ......................33 Installing the Amplifier ......................2...
Page 5: Welcome
Three Year, No-Fault Transferable Warranty – Your investment is fully protected • Complies with GreenEdge™ by HARMAN – Environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efficient operation How to Use This Manual This manual provides you with the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your Crown product. It does not cover every aspect of installation, setup, or operation that might occur under every condition.
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation Unpacking Unpack your amplifier and inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If damage is found, notify the shipping company immediately. Only you can initiate a claim for shipping damage, though Crown will be happy to help as needed. If the product arrived showing signs of damage, save the shipping carton for the shipper’s inspection.
Page 7: Front Panel Features �� 3 Software-Controllable Onboard Dsp
Front Panel Features Front Panel Features Indicators: Fault Indicator (red): Flashes when the ampliﬁer output channel has stopped operating. Thermal Indicator (red): Illuminates when the channel reaches 80 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of protection compression. If the temprature continues to rise, the ampliﬁer output will shut off at 98 degrees Celsius and remain off until a safe operating temperature is present.
Page 8: Hardware Setup And Configuration �� 4 Input/Output Equalization
Hardware Setup and Configuration Hardware Setup and Configuration Wiring Input Connectors Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired balanced cables (two-conductor plus shield). Balanced wiring provides better rejection of unwanted noise and hum; however, unbalanced line may also be used. Use 6-pin plug-in cable ends at the amp input connectors.
Page 9: Connecting Network Cables
Precautions Connecting Network Cables When making connections to the control network and Dante ports, the included ferrites should be attached ETHERNET 100Mb to the network and Dante cables at the back of the amplifier as shown in Figure 6. Both a small and large ferrite should be attached to each cable as shown.
Page 10: Software Setup
Software Setup Software Setup Setup and configuration of the DriveCore Install DA Series amplifiers can be completed through HiQnet Audio Architect . The amplifier should be connected to a TCP\ IP network via the Ethernet connection on the back of the amplifier. Note that the Dante digital audio transport connectors cannot be used for control and monitoring of the amplifier.
Page 11: Configuring The Network Using Netsetter
Configuring the Network using NetSetter Configuring the Network using NetSetter The top of the NetSetter window displays overall operational functions that are available. At the bottom of the NetSetter window is an informational section that lists the number of discovered devices and the IP address of the DHCP server (if available). There is also information regarding the PC HiQnet Address, IP Address, and Subnet Mask.
Page 12 Configuring the Network using NetSetter e� Locked Only devices in a Locked configuration will be displayed. f� Discovering Only devices in the process of being discovered will be displayed. g� Discovered Only discovered devices with no conflicts will be displayed. h�...
Page 13: The Netsetter Grid
Configuring the Network using NetSetter The NetSetter Grid The NetSetter grid is divided into the 12 sections described below. Figure 10: NetSetter grid 1� MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the discovered device. The data in this field cannot be edited. NOTE: If more than one MAC address is discovered for a single device (e.g., HiQnet device MAC address, Dante card MAC address, etc.), the field will be represented as a dropdown menu and the desired MAC address can be selected from the list.
Page 14 Configuring the Network using NetSetter If the device is being rediscovered, then the following behavior will occur: • When the device is not selected, the device Default Gateway address field is displayed but is grayed out. • When the device is selected and highlighted in orange, the field is represented in dark gray. NOTE: Once edits have been made, it is critical to click the Apply Current Edits or Apply and Exit buttons for the changes to take affect.
Page 15 Configuring the Network using NetSetter If a device has a unique IP address yet has a HiQnet address conflict, this error will be shown regardless of other status notifications. When the device is not selected, the "HiQnet conflict" label is represented in red. The "HiQnet conflict"...
Page 16 Configuring the Network using NetSetter running an instance of HiQnet software. HiQnet software programs include System Architect, Audio Architect, and Performance Manager. TIP: A selected device may have its Venue Data cleared (including all Building, Floor, and Room Venue data) by pressing the Clear Container button. This action takes place on applying current edits only and can be undone with the Undo Current Edits button.
Page 17: Offline/Online Operation Explained �� 13 Fan-Cooled Chassis
Offline/Online Operation Explained Offline/Online Operation Explained Audio Architect has two define modes of operation: Offline and Online. Offline operation allows the system to be configured without real time changes to the system. In this mode, changes have to be sent to the edited device. In Online mode, changes to amplifiers are made real time. When Audio Architect first opens, the Offline Design Tab is the ribbon presented, and the Device Toolbox appears on the left and an empty Properties window is at the bottom.
Page 18 Offline/Online Operation Explained Each amplifier can be dragged into the room window. Each device will have an IP address listed on the left of the amplifier and a Name ID on the right of the amplifier. The Name ID can be edited in the properties menu at the bottom of the window. The number to the left of Name ID is the HiQnet Device Address. The green circle only indicates that the amplifier has been discovered on the network.
Page 19: Setup And System Configuration
Setup and System Configuration Setup and System Configuration Amplifier Mode Settings Figure 15: Configuration panel (4-channel amp model shown) Figure 15 (above) shows the Configuration panel for a 4-channel DriveCore Install DA amplifier. The 8-channel amplifier Configuration panels have the same feature set.
Page 20: Cascading Inputs
Setup and System Configuration Cascading Inputs Cascading the analog inputs, or "Y-ing channels", gives more flexibility to the installation of a DCi DA amplifier (See Figure 17). One input can be used to drive some or all of the amplifier outputs. NOTE: By cascading the inputs, the corresponding input DSP functions for individual channels will be removed and only the output DSP functions will be available (See Figure 18).
Page 21: Bridge Mono Operation
Setup and System Configuration Bridge Mono Operation The DCi DA amplifier outputs can be bridged to increase the power and voltage available at the output of the amplifier. The amplifier can be bridged in the Amplifier Mode window. By selecting the bridging option, only the first input channel will need to be wired. (See Figure 19). Note that the Low-Z and High-Z options are still available. NOTE: If the amplifier output is in bridge mono mode and the High-Z option is selected, the amplifier will produce 140Vrms or 200Vrms.
Page 22: Application Examples �� 18 Input Sensitivity
Application Examples Application Examples Dual Mode Low-Z (8Ω, 4Ω or 2Ω) Output Operation Typical input and output wiring, along with Audio Architect software settings are shown in Figure 21 and Figure INPUTS: Connect the input with wiring in place for each channel.
Page 23: Bridge Mode Low-Z (16Ω, 8Ω, Or 4Ω) Output Operation
Application Examples Bridge Mode Low-Z (16Ω, 8Ω, or 4Ω) Output Operation Typical input and output wiring, along with software settings are shown in Figure 23 and Figure 24. INPUT WIRING: If using analog inputs, it is only necessary to wire the odd number inputs. OUTPUTS: Connect the speaker across the positive ETHERNET GPIO...
Page 24: Dual Mode Hi-Z (70Vrms/100Vrms) Mode
Application Examples Dual Mode Hi-Z (70Vrms/100Vrms) Mode Typical input and output wiring, along with software settings are shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26. A 35Hz high pass filter is selected automatically when the amplifier channel is in Hi-Z or Bridged Hi-Z mode. Remember, DCi amplifiers allow each channel Hi-Z or Low-Z mode of operation to be selected independently, while ETHERNET...
Page 25: Bridge Mode Hi-Z (140Vrms/200Vrms)
Application Examples Bridge Mode Hi-Z (140Vrms/200Vrms) Typical input and output wiring, along with software settings are shown in Figure 27 and Figure 28. INPUTS: Connect the input to the odd-numbered channels (1,3,5,7) only. Even-numbered inputs are disabled when the Bridge Mono mode is active. ETHERNET GPIO 100Mb...
Page 26: General Purpose In/Out Control Port
General Purpose In/Out Control Port General Purpose In/Out Control Port DriveCore Install DA Series amplifiers come with a 2-in, 2-out General Purpose In/Out (GPIO) control port in the form of a 6 position RJ-11 connector. The Control Port has multiple functions and uses which include preset selection and gain control, among others. Hardware Specification Inputs are capable of either binary or analog control of a State Variable (SV) within the amplifier.
Page 27 General Purpose In/Out Control Port Figure 29: Control Port Configuration window In the Venue Explorer, select and expand the device for a list of objects. Expand an object for a list of state variables (SV’s) within the object. A state variable can be added to the control port input assignment by clicking and dragging with the mouse into the “Parameter Assignment”...
Page 28 General Purpose In/Out Control Port Additional state variables can be added to a given control port input by selecting the SV and dragging on top of a previously assigned row of the desired input. However, once an SV has been assigned and the MODE has been set, any subsequent SV that is added must function in the same MODE. Up to 40 SV’s can be assigned to a given input.
Page 29: Configuring The Control Port Outputs
General Purpose In/Out Control Port Configuring the Control Port Outputs 2 outputs: Binary only. • There is a polarity control on each output so that it may function as active-high or active-low • Output Mode 1 - Manual: Controlled directly by the output enable button •...
Page 30 General Purpose In/Out Control Port Figure 32: Control Port Output Configuration NOTE: In all modes, the polarity of the binary output can be toggled under the OUTPUT POLARITY tab, where “Normal” or “Inverted” can be selected. page 26 DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual...
Page 31: Aux Port/Sleep/Amp Status
Aux Port/Sleep/Amp Status Aux Port/Sleep/Amp Status AUX Port The AUX port can be used for basic monitoring of the amplifier and for remote standby. The port is a 3 pin block connector with pin-2 used as ground. Sleep The amplifier can be put to sleep by connecting pins 1 and 2 together on the AUX port. When applying this connection, the amplifier will shut down and remain in sleep until the connection between pins 1 and 2 is open.
Page 32: Dante
Harman system which actually includes more than two transports. For example, it’s possible for a Harman system to have CobraNet™ audio being converted to BLU link audio (the BSS Audio BLU-800 and BLU-320 both have the ability to “bridge”...
Page 33 Dante Any multi-transport combination NOT specifically listed in the previous section is not allowed in Soundweb London systems (without being forced to use analog interconnects between transports). For example, Dante + AVB + CobraNet is NOT allowed, because the AVB and CobraNet networks would each be synced to different clocks—their own.
Page 34 Dante Clicking the Advanced button opens the Dante Advanced Settings window (see Figure 34) where the following information is displayed: • Dante Device Name: The name of the device as shown in Dante Controller. • Sample Rate Dante sample rate (read only). To change sample rate, use Dante Controller, then reboot the amplifier.
Page 35: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Introduction Your DCi DA amplifier has a wide variety of onboard Digital Signal Processing (DSP). HiQnet Audio Architect software lets you adjust the DSP settings, such as filter slope, compression ratio, EQ frequency bands, and so on. A preset is a group of DSP settings that configure the amp for a specific application.
Page 36: Speaker Tunings
Advanced Operation Speaker Tunings Crown and JBL engineers have designed DriveCore Install DSP settings that are optimized for various JBL loudspeakers. Speaker tunings can be downloaded at the following website:. An improved speaker tuning approach has been developed for the DriveCore Install DA Series. The system is software library based rather than device preset based.
Page 37: Speaker Tuning Libraries
Advanced Operation Advanced STP functions are available to create/modify speaker tunings. Holding CTRL-ALT-SHFT while double-clicking the speaker tuning icon opens the advanced panel. See Figure 37. Figure 37: Advanced Speaker Tuning panel The advanced panel includes every parameter implemented in a speaker tuning: All parameters from basic panel (Recall, Store, Load, Delete, Mfr Name, Model, Band) Crossover Filters (HP lower band-edge, LP upper band-edge, 18 types up to 48dB/oct) EQ Filters (8 second order filter sections, 11 types, full parametric control)
Page 38 The file location and naming conventions for all speaker tuning libraries is: • Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 path C:\ProgramData\Harman Professional\Audio Architect\ • Windows XP path C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Harman Professional\Audio Architect\ Library Filename Conventions The general file names are: •...
Page 39: Channel Levels And Mutes
Advanced Operation Channel Levels and Mutes When viewing the Configuration panel, the panel can be expanded or minimized using the Arrow button, as shown on the right side of the Basic Configuration panel in Figure 38. From the Configuration panel, channel levels can be adjusted using the Level faders, channels can be muted, and Level faders can be linked using the Link buttons.
Page 40 Advanced Operation Software-Controllable Onboard DSP Crown DriveCore Install DA amplifiers have Digital Signal Processing built into the amplifier. When you use a DriveCore Install DA amp, the loudspeaker processors, crossovers, limiters and delays are in the onboard DSP – so discrete rack mount devices are not needed.
Page 41: Input Signal Router
Advanced Operation Input Signal Router Each channel of the DriveCore Install DA signal processing has an Input Signal Router that lets you choose the audio signal that will be used by the channel. • Analog Audio: This selection configures the input router for analog sources.
Page 42: Source Routing/Configuration
Advanced Operation Source Routing/Configuration Figure 41: Advanced Source Routing panel Quick Start Selection button at the bottom of the panel. Manual configuration of Threshold, Attack, Release, and Depth of Cut can be adjusted in this panel. These items are defined as follows: •...
Page 43: Input Delay And Driver/Output Delay
Advanced Operation Input Delay and Driver/Output Delay Input delay includes up to 2 seconds of delay. Output delay is typically used for driver alignment. Up to 0.1 seconds of output delay is provided. See Figure 42. Figure 42: Delay panel Input/Output Equalization These panels let you adjust channel equalization for up to 8 frequencies.
Page 44: Crossover Filters
Advanced Operation Crossover Filters The Crossover section lets you use infinite impulse response (IIR) Crossover filter. Each audio channel has three separate places where filters can be placed in the system: input EQ, Crossover, and Output EQ. Up to 16 EQ filters per channel are available, plus crossover filters.
Page 45: Levelmax™ Suite
Advanced Operation LevelMax™ Suite This is a suite consisting of a peak voltage limiter, RMS power limiter, clip limiter and transducer thermal limiter. First you will set the mode to automatic or advanced: See Figure 45. • Automatic mode: The software determines the best settings based on the signal characteristics. You can modify only the RMS threshold, Speaker Thermal threshold and time constant.
Page 46: Signal Path Block Diagram
Signal Path Block Diagram Signal Path Block Diagram Figure 46: Signal Path Block Diagram page 42 DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual...
Page 47: Protection System
Protection System Protection System Thermal Indicator If the amplifier becomes too hot for safe operation, the channel that is generating too much heat will be shut down until the temperature drops below the thermal limit. The front-panel thermal indicator will illuminate at 80 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of compression affecting the audio signal. The amplifier will continue to run in this state until either the temperature is reduced to a safe operating range, or if the temperature continues to rise, the channel will shut off to protect itself above 98 degrees Celsius.
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CONDITION: Power indicator is Mains indicator is on. off. POSSIBLE REASON: • The amplifier’s Power switch is off. “Off/Flashing/On” above means that the LED can be off, or flashing, or on. CONDITION: Power indicator is Mains indicator is off. off.
Page 49 Troubleshooting CONDITION: Distorted sound. POSSIBLE REASON: • Load is wired incorrectly or Stereo/Bridge mode switch is set incorrectly. Check both. • Input is overloaded by a signal level that is too high. Turn down your amplifier level “Off/Flashing/On” above means that controls, or turn down the input signal, until the LED can be off, or flashing, or on.
Page 50 Troubleshooting CONDITION: No input signal. Signal indicator is not flashing even though audio is applied and the channel is ready. POSSIBLE REASON: • Input signal level is very low. “Off/Flashing/On” above means that the LED can be off, or flashing, or on. CONDITION: Bridge LED is lit.
Page 51: Dci Da Specifications
DCi DA Specifications DCi DA Specifications Dual Mode — All Channels Driven DCi Dante Model Channels 2Ω 4Ω 8Ω 16Ω 70Vrms 100Vrms 8|600DA 300W 600W 600W 300W 600W 600W 4|1250DA 1250W 1250W 1250W 625W 1250W 1250W Minimum Guaranteed Power (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Bridge Mono Mode —...
Page 52: Performance Specifications
DCi DA Specifications Performance Specifications 8|600DA 4|1250DA Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting) 4/8Ω, 70Vrms and 100Vrms 34dB Operation Frequency Response ±0.25dB (8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz) Dante Signal-to-Noise Ratio >108dB (ref. rated power, 8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.35% (at full rated power, from 20Hz - 20kHz) Analog Input Signal to Noise Ratio...
Page 53: Ac Power Draw And Thermal Dissipation
AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Data based on all channels driven. DCi 4|1250DA - Bridge P1-32 120 VAC / 60 Hz 230 VAC / 50 Hz...
Page 54 AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation: Pink noise 12dB crest factor, bandwidth limited 22Hz to 22kHz. Typical line impedance used. Data based on all channels driven. DCi 8 600DA - Bridge 15004563770 120 VAC / 60 Hz 230 VAC / 50 Hz "Line Power Dissipated as Heat...
Page 55: Warranty (United States Only)
Warranty (United States Only) Warranty (United States Only) SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”) that the new Crown product is free of defects in materials and workmanship.
Page 56: Service
For warranty service, we will pay for ground shipping both ways in the United States. Contact Customer Service to obtain prepaid shipping labels prior to sending the unit. Or, if you prefer, you may prepay the cost of shipping, and HARMAN will reimburse you. Send copies of the shipping receipts to HARMAN to receive reimbursement.
Page 57: Packing Instructions
When shipping your Crown product, it is important that it has adequate protection. We recommend you use the original pack material when returning the product for repair. If you do not have the original box, please call HARMAN at 800.342.6939 or 574.294.8210 and order new pack material. (Do not ship your unit in a wood or metal cabinet).
Page 58: Service Return Authorization Request
Service Return Authorization Request Service Return Authorization Request Shipping Address: HARMAN Factory Service, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SRA #: ______________________ (If sending product to Crown factory service) Model: ______________________ Serial Number: _________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________...

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