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DBC Network Bridge
Operation Manual
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situation which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance.
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DBC Network Bridge Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 15) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 2) Keep these instructions. OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE 3) Heed all warnings. THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 4) Follow all instructions. 16) DO NOT EXPOSE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASH- 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. ING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES,ON THIS APPARA- 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. I
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DBC Network Bridge Crown International, Inc. DECLARATION of CONFORMITY FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY: Sue Whitfield ISSUED BY: Crown International, Inc. 574-294-8289 1718 W. Mishawaka Road swhitfield@crownintl.com Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. European Representative's Name and Address: Nick Owen 35, Bassets Field Thornhill Cardiff. South Glamorgen CF14 9UG United Kingdom Equipment Type: Digital B-Chain Family Name: IQ System Component Model Na
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DBC Network Bridge 1 Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge Welcome! This Quick-start guide will get you up and running in a short time. Then please refer to the rest of the manual for details on the DBC™ Network Bridge and its operation. IMPORTANT: Unplug power cord from AC outlet before wiring. 1.1 Hardware Installation You will need: � Crown power amplifiers with USP3-CN PIP modules installed, or Crown I-Tech CobraNet- version power amplifiers � A computer running IQwic
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge Table 1 Table 2 DBC DB25F DIGITAL AES/EBU PINOUTS DBC DB25F ANALOG PINOUTS 13 13 1 1 14 25 25 14 PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION 1 N/C 14 GND 1 GND 14 L– 2 N/C 15 AES1 (L/R)– 2L+ 15 GND 3 N/C 16 AES3 (Ls/Rs)– 3 BSL– 16 BSL+ 4N/C 17 N/C 4 GND 17 C– 5 N/C 18 GND 5C+ 18 GND 6N/C 19 N/C 6 BSR– 19 BSR+ 7 AES1 (L/R)+ 20 N/C 7 GND 20 R– 8 AES3 (Ls/Rs)+ 21 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr)– 8R+ 21 N/C 9 GND 22 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr)+ 9 GND 22 GND
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 1.2 Communicating with the DBC Network 1.2.3 TCP/IQ Addressing Rules Bridge: TCP/IQ™ Networking In the next section, you will be assigning TCP/IP addresses to the devices in your network. When you do so, be sure to follow 1.2.1 The Network Wizard the addressing rules below. Otherwise, the computer may not If you are setting up a dedicated audio network that is not part of communicate with the devices. another network, you can use
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 1.2.4 TCP/IQ Setup 1. Turn on your computer and the rest of the system equipment. On your computer desk- top, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections (Figure 1.3). Set a static This example is based on a stand-alone system using switches and routers. The screen TCP/IP address and Subnet mask on the master computer. Document the address and captures were done in Windows 2000; your exact configuration may vary
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 1B. Once the Properties window opens (Figure 1.5), click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 1C. We recommend that you uncheck “Obtain an IP address automatically”, and check “Use the following address.” If you decide to set an IP address manually, specify an IP address. The IP address is four numbers between 1 and 255 separated by periods. For example, 126.126.0.1. Select a subnet mask. The subnet mask is four numbers between 1 and 25
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge Table 3 1.2.5 TCP/IQ Addressing Worksheet EXAMPLE OF AN IQ ADDRESSING WORKSHEET Table 3 is an example of valid TCP/IP addresses on a stand-alone network. If the TCP/IQ network is going to be shared with other people, check with the Network Administrator for ADDRESS IQ ADDRESS MODEL DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 their addressing scheme. Without getting into all of the networking rules, the table lists 12
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 2B. Once TCP/IQ Utility has launched, select a single component and click on Set Address. In the Set Address window (Figure 1.9), set up a TCP/IQ address—it must be unique. Then set up the same Subnet mask for all of the components as well as the master computer. Set the IQ address, and select Send Code. 2. Select IQ Systems > IQwic > TCPIQ Utility (Figure 1.7). This launches the TCPIQ Utility 2C. Close the software. Repeat as ne
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 4. The Component Discovery screen appears and displays the mes- 5. The IQwic toolbar and Workspace appear. An icon of the DBC Net- sage, “Searching for TCP/IQ components” (Figure 1.11). work Bridge appears in the Workspace (Figure 1.12) Figure 1.12 The IQwic Toolbar (Top) and Workspace (Bottom) 6. Double-click the DBC Network Bridge Icon. The Input-Output window appears (Figure 1.13). Figure 1.13 The Input-Output Window Figure
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DBC Network Bridge Getting Started With the DBC Network Bridge 8. The processing functions appear. Click on the Unit Presets tab at the top. The Unit Presets window appears (Figure 1.14). 9. At the bottom right, select Preset 32, Standard Cinema. Then select Recall this Preset. Your system is running and ready to configure. Please continue reading the man- ual. If there are problems, please re-read Section 1.2.3 on addressing rules. Also read Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Figure 1.14 The U
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DBC Network Bridge Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 2 3.3.5 Unbalanced Monitor Output Wiring ............................. 19 4.7.12 Scenes........................................................................39 Declaration of Conformity................................................................. 3 3.3.6 CobraNet Connections................................................. 19
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DBC Network Bridge 2.1 Features � Internal clock/calendar for scheduling events 2 Welcome � Accepts 8 inputs (7.1 surround) via one of � Auto-leveling functions for dynamic volume the following formats: At the heart of a Digital B Chain system, the control of auditoriums or lobby ® Crown DBC Network Bridge allows you to Analog � Ambient-leveling functions for maintaining distribute multiple channels of digital audio AES/EBU maximum signal-to-noise ratio over standard fast Ethernet hardwar
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DBC Network Bridge 3 Setup 3.1 Unpack and Install Your CAUTION: Before you begin, make sure DBC Network Bridge your DBC Network Bridge is discon- nected from the power source. Please unpack and inspect your product for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Use a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment If damage is found, notify the transportation rack (EIA RS-310B). See Figure 3.1 for dimen- company immediately. Only you can initiate a sions. claim for shipping damage. Crown will
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DBC Network Bridge 3 Setup 3.3 Wiring Chapter 1 describes how to make connections to the DBC Network Bridge. The information below describes the connections in detail. 3.3.1 Analog, Digital and Auxiliary Inputs Analog Line Input: DB25 female connector accepts eight balanced ana- log line-level analog inputs. Pinout matches Dolby CP-650 analog output. See Table 2 on page 5. Figure 3.2 Aux Input Level Controls, XLR connectors and Digital Audio Input: DB25 female connector accepts eight AES3 d
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+ + DBC Network Bridge 3 Setup 3.3.3 Unbalanced Input Wiring 3.3.2 Balanced Input Wiring 3.3.4 Balanced Monitor Output Wiring Unbalanced sources should be wired as shown below. The examples are grouped Balanced sources should be wired as shown below. Notice that the Balanced Monitor Output wiring is shown in Figures 3.5. Notice according to whether you use twin-lead shielded wire or single-lead coax (or shield is not connected to the chassis ground of the source if the that if the load is con
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DBC Network Bridge 3 Setup 3.3.6 CobraNet Connections 3.3.5 Unbalanced Monitor Output Wiring 3.3.7 Control Port Connections The CobraNet network carries up to 32 channels of audio bidirectionally Connect any external circuits you plan to use to control and/or monitor the via a single cable. Connect the DBC Network Bridge to the CobraNet net- DBC Network Bridge via the Control Port. Figure 3.7 shows pin assign- work using RJ45-terminated standard CAT 5 cable from the PRIMARY con- ments for the
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DBC Network Bridge 4 Operation D. Menu/Select Button 4.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Scrolls through the menus of IQ address, inputs, presets, scenes, and firmware information. Also used to select a parameter that is found by the Next/ A. LCD Display Prev buttons. LCD digital display shows information about the currently selected IQ address, inputs, presets, E., F. Next/Previous Buttons scenes, and firmware information. These two buttons scroll through parameters in each menu. B.
