QSC Audio CX168 user manual Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

CX168

AMPLIFIER PROTECTION

Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic and RF protection.

 

Stable into reactive or mismatched loads.

COOLING

Continuously variable speed fan; back-to-front air flow through tunnel heat sink

INDICATORS

Front Panel: POWER LED (green), 8 each (1 per channel) SIGNAL (green) and CLIP (red) LEDs

 

4 each (1 per channel pair) BRDG LED (yellow), 4 each (1 per channel pair) PAR LED (orange)

CONNECTORS

Input: (8) 3-pin terminal block (“euro” or “Phoenix”)

 

Output: (2) 8-pin detachable terminal block connectors

 

Control & Monitoring: (4) QSC DataPort connectors

LOAD PROTECTION

Turn-on/turnoff muting

 

AC coupling (DC fault blocking)

 

Clip limiting

OUTPUT CIRCUIT TYPE

AB + B

POWER REQUIREMENTS

SEE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL ON REAR PANEL FOR THE SPECIFIED OPERATING VOLTAGE

 

Configured at factory for either 100, 120 or 230 VAC, 50- 60 Hz.

CURRENT CONSUMPTION @ 120 VAC, typical

 

(both channels driven) in Amperes

 

Idle

0.6

1/8 power, 8 ohms*

6.2

1/8 power, 4 ohms*

9.2

1/3 power, 8 ohms*

9.2

1/3 power, 4 ohms*

14.2

NOTE: 1/8 power is representative of current draw with typical music program material with occasional clipping. *Pink noise 1/3 power is representative of program material with severe clipping.

CONTROLS

Front: AC POWER switch, (8) gain controls

 

Back: (4) DIP switch blocks with 10 poles (1 per channel pair): Clip Limiters, Stereo/Parallel/Bridge mode

 

selection, low frequency filter on/off and frequency selection.

DIMENSIONS

19.0" (48.3 cm) wide, 3.5" (8.9 cm) tall (2 rack spaces)

 

14" (35.6 cm) deep (from front mounting rails) including rear support ears

WEIGHT

21 pounds ( 9.5 kg) net, 27 pounds ( 12.3 kg) shipping

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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Contents CX168 FCC Interference Statement Important Safety Precautions Explanation of SymbolsTable of Contents Front Panel Front Panel with Security Plate IntroductionRear Panel Dimensions Mounting Points Supporting the Rear of the Amplifier Installation Unpacking & Rack MountingWhat is Included Rack MountingFan Cooling Installation Cooling & AC Mains RequirementsAC Mains Connection Setup Setup Setting the Mode Configuration DIP SwitchesModes Setup Setting the Mode STEREO, PARALLEL, or BridgeClip Limiter Setup Mode Switches Clip Limiter and LOW Frequency FiltersLow Frequency Filter Frequency Response Curves Low Frequency Filtering TipsConnections INPUTS- Using the Terminal Block Inputs Connections INPUTS- Using the DataPorts Outputs Stereo and Parallel ModeBridge Mode Connections OutputsTerminal Block Connections Connections OUTPUTS- Using the Terminal Block ConnectorsPower Switch Operation Power Switch and Gain ControlsLED Indicators Operation LED IndicatorsGain Controls Operation Gain ControlsGain Control Security Plate Operation Gain Control Security PlateDataPort Connectors Operation Using the QSC Dataport ConnectionsUsing the DataPort What Can I Connect to the DataPort? General Guidelines to using the DataPorts on the CX168Four Room Stereo Feed Applications Typical Application ExamplesOFF Parallel Mode Stereo ModeAppendix Description of Stereo & Parallel Operating Modes Normal Operating Levels Appendix Description of Bridge Operating ModeMultiple Lo-Z Loads in Series Appendix Multiple Speaker Loads in SeriesMultiple Lo-Z Loads in Parallel Appendix Multiple Speaker Loads in ParallelProblem no Sound Troubleshooting no SoundProblem Hiss Output Power in watts SPECIFICATIONSCX168CX168 SpecificationsProduct Warranty Warranty Information & HOW to Contact QSCDisclaimer Page Page