QSC Audio CX168 user manual Setup Setting the Mode Configuration DIP Switches

SETUP: SETTING THE MODE CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES

Setup

By using the mode switches and connecting to the amplifier properly, the CX168 amplifier can be configured as a 1 to 8 channel amplifier. This flexibility enables the CX168 to be used for most any multichannel application.

The CX168 can be thought of as four separate 2-channel amplifiers on one chassis. Each of the four amplifier sections may be operated in Stereo, Parallel, or Bridge mode independently of the others. For example, channels 1 & 2 could be set for stereo operation while channels 3 & 4 are set for parallel operation; all while channels 5 & 6 and channels 7 & 8 are set for bridge mode.

The channels are grouped as follows:

Channels 1 and 2

Channels 3 and 4

Channels 5 and 6

Channels 7 and 8

You can set the operating mode for each group by setting that group’s configuration DIP switches in the desired positions. It is NOT POSSIBLE to group the channels differently. For instance, you can not bridge channels 3 & 5 because they are not in the same channel group.

Before setting the configuration DIP switches, you must first decide how the amplifier will connect to the speaker system.

“MODE” configuration DIP switches are located on the rear panel and look like the illustration above. Switch positions shown are for example only. Set switches as required for your application.

“MODE” switch settings and speaker connection diagrams are printed on a rear panel label, as shown, above.

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