Crown Audio I-T5000 HD, IT9000 HD, I-T12000 HD, I-T9000 HD 30.0 dB, DB Mute, Operation Examples

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I-Tech HD Series Power Amplifiers

4 Advanced Operation

Operation Examples

Operation Example 1

How to set the CH1 input sensitivity using the LCD Control Screen:

1.After power-up, when the Attenuation screen appears, press

Menu/Exit.

2.Press Next.

3.Turn the left Encoder to set the sensitivity. NOTE: If you do not see the sensitivity you want, try changing the Maximum Analog Input level (see below).

4.Press Menu/Exit.

Operation Example 2

How to set the Maximum Analog Input level using the LCD Control Screen:

1.After power-up, when the Attenuation screen appears, press

Menu/Exit.

2.Press Next until you see “Advanced Menu.”

3.Push an Encoder knob.

4.Press Next until you see “Maximum Analog Input.”

5.Turn an Encoder to change the maximum analog input level. Press an Encoder to confi rm and save your setting.

6.Press Menu/Exit.

Operation Example 3

How to monitor the Thermal Errors using the LCD Control Screen:

1.After power-up, when the Attenuation screen appears, press Menu/Exit.

2.Press Prev until you see “Alert Menu.”

3.Push an Encoder knob.

4.Press Next until you see “Thermal Errors.

4.2.2 Basic Selections

Opening Screen: On power-up, the LCD Control Screen displays the Crown logo. After a few seconds, the fi rmware version appears, then the Attenuation screen appears.

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(Power On) 1.0.0.5

Attenuation and Bar Meters

This screen displays the attenuation in dB and on bar meters. To change the attenuation in either channel, turn the Encoder. Attenuation changes

0.5dB per detent when you turn the Encoder slowly, and more when you turn the Encoder quickly. The current preset name is displayed in the upper-right corner. The (M) is explained on the next page under Presets.

Attenuation Default (M)

-30.0 dB -30.0

Mute/Unmute (in the Attenuation screen)

• To mute either channel: Press and hold an Encoder knob for

1 second. The display will alternate between MUTE and the attenuation level. While the amplifi er is muted, you can adjust attenuation for each channel by turning an Encoder knob.

To unmute either channel: Press and hold an Encoder knob again for

1 second.

Attenuation

Default (M)

-30.0 dB MUTE

Front Panel Lockout (in the Attenuation screen)

The amplifi er’s administrator can control access to menu mode and the amplifi er’s attenuators. This lockout can be done either by the front panel buttons or by System Architect software.

To lock or unlock the menu with the front-panel buttons: press Next and Prev simultaneously. To lock or unlock the menu with System Architect software: go to the Tools Menu > Display Screen Security and press the lockout button. If a specifi c parameter is protected, the screen says “N/A” or “Change Disabled.”

If the lockout is done from the software, the user can disable the lockout only in the software, not by pressing the front-panel buttons.

If the menu is locked and you press any button or turn an Encoder, the word “LOCKOUT” is displayed. If a specifi c parameter is protected, the screen says “N/A” or “Change Disabled.”

Now let’s look at the function of each menu selection.

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Contents T5000 HD T9000 HD T12000 HDSome models may be exported under the name Amcron 140811-1Important Safety Instructions Wichtige SicherheitsinstruktionenSafety Standard European Representative’s Name and AddressFamily Name I-Tech HD EMC StandardsTable of Contents T5000HD T9000HDT12000HD WelcomeSetup Unpack and Install Your AmplifierYou may also stack amps without using a cabinet Magnetic FieldConnecting to AC Mains Wire Inputs and Outputs Wiring basicsChoose Output Wire and Connectors Choose Input Wire and ConnectorsDistance Stereo Mode Wiring Important Turn off the amplifier and unplug its power cordBridge-Mono Mode DisabledStartup Procedure PrecautionsOperation Protecting Your SpeakersFront Panel Controls and Indicators Power SwitchUSB 2.0 Connector Fault IndicatorBack Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors Fans Analog Inputs SectionOutputs Section Digital Inputs SectionPresets Advanced OperationNavigating the LCD Control Screen Introduction Menu TreeNext ExitDB Mute 30.0 dBOperation Examples 96 kHz Advanced MenuAnalog Analog +15dBuOFF v OFF + +OFF dB OFF Monitor Menu 120 VAC108.8 Hrs Alert MenuNetworking Menu Networking MenuCobranet Menu Cobranet MenuUser Presets Presets IntroductionDownloadable Presets How to transfer a file from a USB flash drive to the amplifier File Transfer Via the USB PortList of Pop-Up Boxes and Descriptions These messages may appear on the LCD screenDigital Audio Options AES/EBU Networking the AmplifierNetwork Troubleshooter Select Network CardAmplifier Mode Input Level, Mute, Link, Level Meters, and IndicatorsInput Signal Level Meter Clip Indicator Output Signal Level MeterInput Signal Router Digital with Analog BackupAnalog Signal Detect Threshold -100 dB to 0 dB Digital with Analog OverrideCobraNet Advanced Settings Source ConfigurationInput Signal Compressor Input Delay and Driver DelayInput EQ and Output EQ Crossover Filters Average Power Limiter LevelMax SuitePeak Voltage Limiter Transducer Thermal LimitingOn Enables or disables the load-supervision function Continuous Load MonitoringADC DSP DAC Preset Manager Signal Generator Sine On/Off Turns the sine-wave generator on or offFixed-Gain Mode in the I-Tech HD AES input Limiters Amplifier Cobranet input trimTroubleshooting Amplifi er’s power switch is offSpeakers not connected Open circuit due to speaker failure Ethernet link is brokenSpecifications Hz 20 kHz with 0.35% THDCrosstalk below rated power, 20 Hz to 1 kHz Common Mode Rejection CMR 20 Hz to 1 kHzAC Line Connector DimensionsCharts Typical Frequency Response 1WTypical Damping Factor vs. Frequency AC Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation Btu/hr Kcal/hr 205 177225 767 660 57.6 91.2 99.8 392 1338 337Per 1A Line Current 212 183213 726 625 63.6 103.3 111.8 441 1504 379Advanced Features HiQnet control offers many advantages HiQnet NetworksNetwork Addresses 192.168.0.1 00-0A-40-00-DC-2FIP Router Closer Look at CobraNet Fast Ethernet 100Base-TAudio Specs Bundles and Audio ChannelsSwitched Networks ConductorAppendix B Setting Sensitivity for Best Gain Staging Service Warranty Items Excluded from this CROWN- Warranty Worldwide Except USA & CanadaCrown Audio, Inc FaxMishawaka Rd Purchase DateThis page Intentionally Left Blank Crown Audio Factory Service Information

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