QSC Audio ISIS 215SB user manual For 215PCM Powered Core Module Users

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WHERE DO I START?

For 215PCM Powered Core Module Users-

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Install the Signal Manager software on the PC that will be used to configure the 215PCMs processors. See page 20.

Put the 215PCM in a location that:

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....is close enough to the PC to connect the serial cable.

 

•....has 120V, 30A service to power the 215PCM.

 

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....has enough room to make connections or adjustments.

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Plug in the 215PCM. See page 11.

Connect the serial cable from the PC’s COM port to the Top Box Processor. See page 12.

Turn on the 215PCM.

Open the Signal Manager software on the PC. Signal Manager should read the configuration data for the processor you are connected to and indicate ONLINE in its status window. If it does not, verify the correct COM port is selected using Signal Manager’s Settings/DSP pull-down menu. See the Troubleshooting page 29 of this manual for more help if your PC can’t communicate with your 215PCM’s Processor.

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Configure the Top Box Processor as required for your application. Apply the configuration and save it. Click the ONLINE/

 

OFFLINE icon in the software; wait for the Status Indicator at the bottom of the Signal Manager window to indicate OFFLINE.

 

It is now safe to move the RS-232 connection from one processor to the other.

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Move the RS-232 connection from the Top Box Processor to the Subwoofer Processor being sure to connect properly. Click

 

the ONLINE/OFFLINE icon in the software. The Status Indicator will show ONLINE now. The configuration currently running in

 

the Subwoofer Processor will be displayed. This will take a few moments.

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Configure the Subwoofer Processor as required by your application. Apply the configuration and save it. Click the ONLINE/ OFFLINE icon in the software; once OFFLINE is indicated, disconnect your Processor.

Set the MODE SWITCH in COMBINATION or DISCRETE MODE as required by the application. See page 13.

Connect the Top Box Speakers to the Top Box Outputs. See page 18.

•“Passive” Connection: Connect the two Top Box speakers to the two Output connectors

•“Active/Biamp” Connection: If using a 4-wire biamp connection (Neutrik NL4) use only the top Speakon. Both channels are connected to the upper Speakon as noted next to the connector.

12- Test your system and alter your processing if you need to.

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Contents Isis 215SB Important Safety Precautions Explanation of Symbols Table of Contents INTRODUCTION- General Overview 215PCM Powered Control Module HighlightsIntroduction Composilite215PCM Front Technical Overview INTRODUCTION- Technical OverviewINTRODUCTION- Block Diagram Unpacking and Inspection For 215SB Subwoofer Only UsersQSC shipping box should contain For 215PCM Powered Core Module Users Preparation for First USE- Amplifier Gain Controls Adjusting the Gain Settings of the AmplifiersCONNECTIONS- AC Power AC Power SwitchUse only heavy-duty 12 or 10 ga. extension cords To Configure a Processor 215PCM only CONNECTIONS- RS-232 Processor Configuration ConnectionRS-232 Connection 215PCM only Important pointsMode Switch 215PCM only CONNECTIONS- Mode Switch and Signal RoutingCONNECTIONS- Audio Connections XLR Inputs Audio ConnectionsXLR Inputs XLR Connections CONNECTIONS- XLR Connection Recommendations and PinoutsTerminal Block Connector Pinouts CONNECTIONS- Post Processor OutputsPost Processor Outputs What is a DataPort? CONNECTIONS- DataPort QSControl users onlyDataPort Connections Output to Top Boxes CONNECTIONS- Output to Top Boxes SpeakonsCooling Air Inlet and Exhaust Vents USE- Cooling Air Inlet and Exhaust VentsLED Indicators USE- AC Power Switch and LED IndicatorsImportant User Caution USE- LED Indicators and Important User CautionSystem Requirements Software InstallationProcessor USE General Guidelines and Preset Description General Use Guidelines for Freely-Configurable DSPFactory Presets Presets Configuring the ProcessorsHow to Save Configurations into a Processor’s Preset Processor Use Configuring the Processors Discrete Discrete 2.1 Checklist Combo Mode preferred Discrete Mode optional Processor Use Configuring the Processors 3-way Mono Stack215PCM won’t turn on when the Power switch is operated TroubleshootingAudio time alignment isn’t right Troubleshooting Specifications- Isis 215SB Specifications- Isis 215SB Acoustic Performance Power Handling4 215SB Specifications Frequency RangeConnector Wiring of ConnectorSpecifications- Isis 215PCM Description 215PCM System SpecificationAmplifier Specifications Specifications- Isis 215PCM AmplifiersDigital Signal Processor Specifications Specifications- Isis 215PCM ProcessorsAPPENDIX- Contact Closure Wiring Details Contact Closure FeatureWiring Diagram for Contact Closure RS-232 Pinout APPENDIX- RS-232 Pinout and Pin #9 Usage NoteDisclaimer Product Warranty

ISIS 215SB specifications

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