TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM SERVICE. The QM-AMP3x80 series of amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring. All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. WARNING: IMPORTANT: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Can operate as a stand-alone amplifier or a Cresnet • Built-in power control and internal temperature monitoring via Cresnet from any 2-Series or MediaManager control system • Touch-settable ID (TSID) ready QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 1 ® device...
Media”). Throughout this operations guide, all references to AMP3x80 apply to the US and international versions except where noted. The following diagram shows an AMP3x80 in a lectern application. QM Solution in Lectern using QM-AMP3x80MM 2 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Operations Guide – DOC. 6272...
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Specifications The following table provides specifications for the QM-AMP3x80 series of amplifiers. QM-AMP3x80 Series Specifications NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).
For information on rack mounting and use of the rubber feet, refer to “Rack Mounting” on page 12. QM-AMP3x80MM QM-AMP3x80SR 4 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Operations Guide – DOC. 6272...
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NOTE: Interface connectors for the NET and audio ports are provided with the AMP3x80. Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers 17.01 in (43.21 cm) 18.52 in (47.04 cm) 19.00 in (48.26 cm) QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 5 1.96 in (4.99 cm) 12.53 in (31.82 cm) AMP3x80SR AMP3x80MM...
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QM-AMP3x80SR and QM-AMP3x80MM, the port is labeled 120V ~50-60 Hz. The QMI-AMP3x80SR and QMI-AMP3x80MM are labeled 230V ~50-60 Hz. Use the supplied power cord to connect to an AC outlet. 6 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Operations Guide – DOC. 6272...
As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radio Communications Compliance Labeling (N11785) Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 7...
The length of the run in feet and the power factor of 8 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
R = Resistance (refer to table below). L = Length of run (or chain) in feet. PF = Power factor of entire run (or chain). RESISTANCE (R) WIRE GAUGE Doubled CAT5 Tripled CAT5 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 9...
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These procedures are for TSID-enabled network devices during the initial configuration of a Cresnet system or when such devices are being added/replaced. 10 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series 1. Ensure that the device requiring a Net ID change is the only unit connected to the control system.
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Open the Crestron Viewport. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Serial Number TSID Conversion Tool. The “Serial Number Tool” window is displayed. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 11 TSID Conversion...
These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach the ears to the unit. The only tool required is a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 12 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed; press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number.
3. Secure the ear to the unit with the two screws from step 1, as shown in the following diagram. 4. Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 13 USE COVER SCREWS...
4/8 ohm stereo speakers. On the QMI-AMP3x80MM, the public address speaker output is rated for use with a 100V public address speaker. 14 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series STEREO OUTPUT:...
Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site). Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers ® Pro-e (VT Pro-e) software packages). QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 15...
QuickMedia system. NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a QM-RMCRX and an AMP3x80, developed for specific control system types: 16 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series • (Optional) SystemBuilder (Requires SIMPL Windows).
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Expanded QM-RMCRX System Tree Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers projectname.ir (user IR) .umc projectname.umc (user macro) .ush projectname.ush (completed SIMPL+) QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 17 ® -based development tool for...
Net ID match. For Net ID hardware setting details, refer to “Identity Code” on page 9. 18 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Operations Guide – DOC. 6272...
AMP3x80 is in the BYPASS position. OUTPUT Temp(x10) Reports the temperature inside the AMP3x80 enclosure and updates that value every two seconds as long as Enable_Temp_Rpt is high. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 19 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
NOTE: When connecting a PC to the QM-RMCRX, use a standard DB9 female-to- female “null modem” cable. To connect to other control systems refer to the Operations Guide included with the control system. 20 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Belkin (large model) F5U103...
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(COM 1 is shown after this step) is selected, and that all communication parameters and necessary options from the “Port Settings” window are selected as shown after this step. Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 21...
.spz for a 2-Series Upload via SIMPL Windows control system. Upload via Crestron Viewport 22 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series 4. To verify communication, select Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate.
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4. To verify that the program has been transferred successfully, select Diagnostics | Report Program Information. This should display a window that provides details about the current program loaded into the control system. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 23...
NOTE: When transferring any Cresnet file (touchpanel project/firmware), lower the port speed baud rate to 38400 to match the Cresnet bus speed. 24 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series 1. Make sure that “Communication Settings” that begins on page 20 has been performed.
Room speaker wires loose or not connected. QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 25 CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify that the amp is turned on and connected to an AC outlet. Check the fuse.
Check the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) periodically for manual update availability and its relevance. Updates are available from the Downloads | Product Manuals section and are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column. 26 • QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series •...
All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 27...
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 05.04 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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