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Page 1 CP-480 CVR PROFESSIONAL AUDIO User Manual...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. CP-480 User's manual - Page 2...
Page 3 15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 16. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CP-480 User's manual - Page 3...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
6.0 Operating the Device ........... 11 6.1 Input menus............. 11 6.2 Output Menus............13 6.3 System Menus............17 7.0 Quick Reference............21 8.0 PC Control Software ............ 22 9.0 Specifications............... 23 10.0 Warranty................ 25 CP-480 User's manual - Page 4...
Page 5: Introduction
1.0 Introduction The CP-480 is a complete 4 input - 8 output digital loudspeaker management system designed for the touring or fixed sound installation markets. The absolute latest in available technology is utilized with 32-bit (40-bit extended) floating point processors and high performance 24-bit Analog Converters.
Page 6: Features
Full 5-segment LED’s on every Input and Output > Storage of up to 30 Program Setups > Multiple Levels of Security Locks > RS-232 Interface for PC Control and Configuration > Future options available CP-480 User's manual - Page 6...
Page 7: Front Panel Functions
5. Rotary Thumb Wheel - Changes parameter data values. The wheel has travel velocity sensing which ease large incremental data modifications. For modifying delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution), pressing the Speed key simultaneously will increment/decrement the data value by 100X. CP-480 User's manual - Page 7...
Page 8 Enter/Sys/Speed: Enter is used only in the System Menu to proceed with selected actions Sys enters the System Menu from the main menu Speed modifies delay and frequency (1 Hz resolution mode) data values by 100X. Exit: Exit to the Main Menu CP-480 User's manual - Page 8...
Page 9: Rear Panel Functions
XLR input and outputs - Separate 3-pin XLR connectors are provided for each audio input and output. The device's output stage employs the balanced impedance topology. All I/O connectors have pin 1 as ground (shield), pin 2 as + and pin 3 as -. CP-480 User's manual - Page 9...
Page 10: Powering Up The Device
------ INITIALIZING ------ • The initialization process takes about 8 seconds and during that period the unit boots and displays the CP-480 firmware version. • After the initialization process is finished the CP-480 displays its main screen: CVR PROFESSIONAL AUDIO...
Page 11: Operating The Device
Menu key or the Sys key after releasing the held key. Input menus Each of CP-480 input channels has a separate Menu key. There are 3 menus for each input channel. Signal - Signal parameters...
Page 12 • Type - Type of EQ. The types can be parametric (PEQ), Lo-shelf (Lo-shf) and Hi-shelf (Hi-shf). Ch-Name - Channel Name IN_1:XXXXXX MENU:Ch-Name NAME:XXXXXX • Name - Channel name. It is 6 characters in length. CP-480 User's manual - Page 12...
Page 13: Output Menus
Output Menus Each output channel of the CP-480 has a separate menu key. There are 6 menus for each output channel. Signal - Signal parameters OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Signal LEVEL:0.00dB DELAY:0 (000.000ms) • Refer to the Input Menus for details EQ - EQ paramters OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:EQ BW:0.33oct...
Page 14 • FTRH - Filter Type of high frequency crossover point (low pass). • FRQH - Filter cut-off Frequency of high frequency crossover point (low pass). • SLPH - Filter Slope of high frequency crossover point (low pass). CP-480 User's manual - Page 14...
Page 15 • ATTACK - Attack time. Ranges from 0.3 to 1ms in 0.1ms steps, and ranges from 1 to 100ms in 1ms steps. • RELEASE - Release time. Can be set at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X or 32X the attack time. CP-480 User's manual - Page 15...
Page 16 Ch-Name - Channel Name OUT_1:XXXXXX MENU:Ch-Name NAME:XXXXXX • Refer to the Input Menus for details CP-480 User's manual - Page 16...
Page 17: System Menus
System Menu is activated). All System Menus require the Enter key to be pressed for the selected action. Recall - Program Recall The CP-480 has a built in non-volatile memory that can store up to 30 different program setups. A program can be recalled using this menu. SYSTEM-SETUP MENU:Recall...
Page 18 When one of the Source or the Target is an input while the other is an output, only the Level, Polarity, Delay and EQ are copied. • SOURCE - Channel to be copied from. • TARGET - Channel to be copied to. CP-480 User's manual - Page 18...
Page 19 1 unit is present. Security - Security Locks The CP-480 enables the user to secure the unit and prevent undesired changes in the setup. In order to switch between the security level the user must enter the correct password.
Page 20 • PASSWORD – The password of the DLP-4080A is 4 characters in length. The user can change it via the PC application software. The factory default of a new unit does not require a password. CP-480 User's manual - Page 20...
Page 21: Quick Reference
Limit ATTACK 0.1/1 Out Release Time Limit RELEASE 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32X Attack time Source Source 1, 2, 3, 4 Off / On Channel Name Ch-Name NAME 6 characters CP-480 User's manual - Page 21...
Page 22: Pc Control Software
8.0 PC Control Software The CP-480 is shipped with a special PC Graphic User Interface (GUI) application - XLink. XLink gives the user an option to control CP-480 unit from remote RS232 serial communication link. The GUI application makes it much easier to control and monitor the device, allowing the user to get the whole picture on one screen.
Page 23: Specifications
Dial Encoder: Embedded Thumb Wheel Connectors Audio: 3-pin XLR RS-232: Female DB-9 Power: Standard IEC Socket General Power: 115 / 230 VAC (50 / 60Hz) Dimensions: 19”x1.75”x8” (483x44x203 mm) Weight: 13.2 lbs / 6 kg CP-480 User's manual - Page 23...
Page 24 12 character length Delay Units: ms, ft, m Frequency Modes: 36 steps/oct, 1Hz resolution Security Locks: Any individual menu Copy channels: All parameters Channel Names: 6 character length Note: Specifications subject to change without notice CP-480 User's manual - Page 24...
Page 25: Warranty
10.0 Warranty The CP-480 is warranted covering materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, as determined by the date of retail purchase (according to the sales receipt from an authorized dealer) or the date of manufacture if the sales receipt is not available (according to the serial number).
Page 26 User Manual v4.00 (Jan 2005)