Crestron electronic PROAMP(I)-7X400 manual

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier Operations Guide[...]

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    This document was prepared an d written by the Tech nical Documentation dep artment at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions . • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions . • Do not use this apparatus near water. ?[...]

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    Regulato ry Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Complian ce Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Industry Canada (IC) C ompliance St atement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject t[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Contents PROCISE™ High-Definition Prof essional Surround Sound Amplifier: PROAMP(I)-7X400 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions ...........................[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier: PROAMP(I)-7X400 Introduction The PROAMP-7 X400 and P ROAMPI-7 X400 seven-channel amplifiers are the perfect complement to the PSPHD PROCIS E High-De finition Professio nal Surrou nd Sound Processor (sol d sepa ra tely), del[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 The Power to Inspire The PROAMP-7X400’s custom hybrid design ach ieves the warmth and neutrality of a Class AB amplifier with all the effi ciency benefits o f modern Class D. The PROAMP-7X400 de livers 400 Watts at 8 Ohms, and 700 W atts at 4 Ohms, per channel. Twi n 1.8 kVA t oroidal p[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Applications The following diagram shows a PROAMP-7 X400 in a residential application. PROAMP-7X400 in a Home Theater Applica tion Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A PROCISE™ Surround Sound Am plifier: PROAMP(I)-7X400 • 3[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Specifications Specifications for the PROAMP-7X400 are listed in the following tab le. PROAMP-7X400 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio (Typical of 7 Mono Channe ls) Output Power Power Bandwidth Damping Factor Frequency Res ponse S/N Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Intermodul[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier PROAMP-7X400 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Available Accessories CBL-PRO-XLR-2 CBL-PRO-XLR-6 PSPHD Balanced Audio Interface Cable Kit (two-foot cable length) Balanced Audio Interface Cable Kit (six-foot cable length) PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Soun[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROAMP-7X400 Physical View (Rear) 6 • PROCISE™ Surround Soun d Amplifier: PROA MP(I)-7X400 Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier PROAMP-7X400 Overall Dimensions 19.0 0 in (483 mm) 17.28 in (439 mm) 9.2 4 i n (235 mm) 8.70 in (221 mm) 18. 36 in (467 mm) 18.1 2 in (461 mm) 17.86 in (454 mm) 21.14 in (537 mm) 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A PROCISE™ Surround Sound Am plifier: [...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTO RS * , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 NET LED (1) Amber LED, indicates communication with Cresnet sy stem 2 PWR 1 LED (1) Green LED, indicates power switch is enabled and po wer is present at the upper power input 3 RESET BUTTON (1[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTO RS * , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 14 POWER INPUT (2) IEC C14 male chassis plugs, main power inputs 1 & 2; Mate with removable power cords (included); Each input includes a 15 Amp circuit break er (PROAMPI-7X400 ha[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Setup Network Wiring When wiri ng the Cresnet a nd Ethernet network, co nsider the fol lowing: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equip ment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficie nt power can lead to unpre di ct a ble r[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier • If an IP ID is set, Cresnet communica tion with the PSPHD is disabled. The PROAMP-7X40 0 can use ei ther a Cresnet c onnection or E thernet connection. It cannot use both. Installation Observe the following gu idelines when installing the PROAMP-7X400: WARNING: Failure to observe the [...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Use the following procedure and a #1 or #2 Philips screwdriver to install the PROAMP-7X400 into a rack. Refer to the following illustration. Rack Attachment for Rack Mounting Front Han dl es Rack Ears Rear Handl es 1. Remove the feet on the bottom of the amplifier. 2. Position the amplifi[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier CAUTION: Keep the am plifier unplugged until all the input, network , and sp eaker wiring is complete. CAUTION: Do not bri dge speaker outp ut s. CAUTION: Check the speaker wires for shor ts an d frayed wiring ar ound the OUTPUT connectors. NOTE: For opt imu m pe rf o r mance, Crestron re[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE Amplifier Connectio ns Refer to the following diagram to properly conn ect the PROAMP-7X400 to a PSPHD Surround So und Processor. Connect a PROAMP-7X400 to a PSPHD Surround Sound Processor NOTE: For opt imu m pe rf o rma nce when connecting a source to a PROCISE amplifier, Crestro[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Override Mode The Override m ode turns on all am plifier channels and ignores any command s from a control system or PSPHD (i f connected). Use the Overri de mode to test the amplifier prior to installation in a system. To use the Overri de mode: 1. With the amplifier powered on, press th[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Programming Software Have a questi on or commen t about Crestr on softwar e? Answers to f requentl y asked que stions (FA Qs) can be vie wed in the Onl ine Help section of the Crestro n we bsi te. To post a question or vie w questions yo u have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support,[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Locating the PROAMP-7X400 (Cresnet) in the Device Library b. To incorporate the PROA MP-7X400 (Ethernet) into the system, drag the drag the PROAMP-7X400 from the Ethernet Control Modules | Ethernet Audio M odules folder of the Device Libr ary and drop it in the System Views. Locating the [...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 4. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID or IP ID, as shown in the following figures. “Device Settings: Cres tron PROAMP-7X400 (Cresnet)” Window “Device Settings: Cres tron PROAMP-7X400 (Ethernet)” Window 5. The ID code [...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest pr ogramming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released feature s. However, before attem pting to upl oad or upgrade it is necessary to establish communicat i on. O[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 The PROAMP-7 X400 connec ts to PC via Et hernet: 1. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of th e PROAMP-7X400 via Crestron Toolbo x ( Functions | Ethernet Addressing ); otherwi se e na bl e DHCP. 2. Confirm Ethernet connection between PROAMP-7X400 and PC. If connecting through[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the PROAMP-7X400. The entry should list the PROA MP-7X4 00’s IP ID (specified on the PROAMP-7X400’s IP table) and the in ternal gateway IP addr ess 127.0.0.1. Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A PROCISE™ Surround Sou nd Amplif[...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Operation Turn Power On or Off To turn the amplifier power on, move the switch on the fro nt of the amplifier to the position. To turn the power off, move the switch on the front of the amplifier to the position. The amplifier’s m icroprocessor will reset a nd continue to receive power.[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situ ations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron custom er service representative. PROAMP-7X400 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIO N Device [...]

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    PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned with in the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website ( www.crestron.c om/manual s ). This link will provide a list of product m anuals arra nged in alpha betical ord er by m odel num ber. List of Related Reference Do[...]

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    Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400 PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise m ay be returned for credit, ex change or service withou t prior authorization from CR ESTRON. To obt ain warranty serv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er. Only authorized C[...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (202 7298) Tel: 888.CREST RON 07.10 Fax: 201.767. 7576 Specific at ions subj ect to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]