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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers
Operations Guide
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This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read and keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the device to rain or moisture. • Install in accordance with the included instructions. • Do not block any ventilation openings. • D
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Contents QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 Features and Functions................................................................................................1 Applications..................................................................................................
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Introduction Features and Functions ® The Crestron QM-AMP3x80 (hereinafter referred to as AMP3x80) series of three- channel amplifiers deliver exceptional audio performance as part of a complete ™ MediaManager AV system or anywhere multi-channel amplification is required. Each model features three amplifier channels to complement the discrete stereo program and mono speech outp
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Applications The AMP3x80 series of amplifiers are part of the Crestron MediaManager line of integrated presentation solutions. They are ideally suited to work with Crestron’s MediaManager wall plate media centers, FlipTop media centers, receivers and control processors to provide an integrated solution for amplifying program audio and microphone signals in a presentation system. MediaManager devices are designed for conference ro
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Specifications The following table provides specifications for the QM-AMP3x80 series of amplifiers. QM-AMP3x80 Series Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Cresnet Power Requirements 3 Watts (24VDC @ 0.125A) Default Net ID 09 Control System Update Files 1, 2 2-Series Control System Version C2-V3.093.CUZ or later Channels 3 Balanced Output Power: QM-AMP3x80MM 80 Watts/Channel into 8-ohm loads/110 Watts/Channel into 4-ohm
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Physical Description The AMP3x80 is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels. The front panel has a master power switch and LED to indicate AC power. All audio input and output, Cresnet system, and power connections are made on the rear panel. The rear panel also has a switch that bypasses Cresnet control so the amplifier can operate in a stand-alone configuration. A pushbutton on the rear panel with
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QM-AMP3x80 Physical Views 1.96 in (4.99 cm) 12.53 in (31.82 cm) 17.01 in (43.21 cm) AMP3x80SR 18.52 in (47.04 cm) 19.00 in (48.26 cm) AMP3x80MM NOTE: The rear panel of the AMP3x80MM, which has different connectors than the AMP3x80SR, is shown on the bottom of the diagram. For a detailed view, refer to “Hardware Hookup” on page 13. Ports All connections to the AMP3x80 are made through the ports on the rear panel. Refer to the
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series INPUTS The AMP3x80 contains three sets of balanced/unbalanced, line-level audio inputs. On the QM/QMI-AMP3x80MM, two of the inputs are reserved for program audio and one input is reserved for speech audio. The inputs are labeled to designate program and speech audio. On the QM/QMI-AMP3x80SR, all of the inputs are designated for speech audio. Each input port uses a 3-position mini-terminal block connector for connecting the aud
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Switches, Buttons, and Indicators POWER This two-position switch, located on the front panel, turns operating power to the AMP3x80 circuitry on and off. A built-in LED indicates when the switch is in the “ON” position. The switch must be in the “ON” position when the unit is to be controlled by the "control system or when it is operating as a stand-alone unit. PWR (BYPASS/NET CONTROL) This two-position switch, located on the
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right side of the equation. Resistance Equation Where: R = Resistance (refer to table below). 40,000 L = Length of run (or chain) in feet. R < L x PF PF = Power factor of entire run (or chain). The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series There are two different methods—Method A or Method B—for setting the Net ID: Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID), described below, applies to devices in a Cresnet system with a 2-Series control system that require a single unit be the only network device connected to the control system. Method B (Touch Settable ID or TSID), which begins below, applies to all TSID- ready devices in a Cresnet system with 2-Series control system
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers 3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number. The “Set Net ID by TSID” window appears, shown below. The window is first displayed with the data fields empty. 4. Click on the Search for Touch Settable Devices button. The system searches the network and lists all TSID-enabled devices found. The list is similar to the report produced by pressing F4 (Report Network Devices); the first eight digits
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series “Serial Number to TSID Conversion Tool” Window 3. Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed; press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number. NOTE: Enter serial numbers, including spaces, exactly as they appear on the unit label. Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case. Rack Mounting WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this un
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers 2. Position a rack ear so that its mounting holes align with the holes vacated by the screws in step 1. 3. Secure the ear to the unit with the two screws from step 1, as shown in the following diagram. Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting USE COVER SCREWS 4. Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Stacking Four "feet" are preinstalled on the AMP3x80 so that if the unit is not rack
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Hardware Connections for the QM-AMP3x80MM (Back of the Unit is Shown) AUDIO INPUTS: STEREO OUTPUT: CRESNET: FROM FROM AUDIO TO 4/8 OHM TO CONTROL SYSTEM AND LINE SOURCES SPEAKERS OTHER CRESNET DEVICES VOLTAGE SPEECH OUTPUT: TO LOUDSPEAKER NOTE: The QMI-AMP3x80MM speech output is rated at 100V. Hardware Connections for the QM-AMP3x80SR (Back of the Unit is Shown) AUDIO INPUTS 1-3: OUTPUTS 1-3: CRESNET: FROM FROM AUDIO TO DISTRIBUT
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Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers The QM-AMP3x80SR has three outputs that are rated for use with three 70V public address speakers. The outputs on the QMI-AMP3x80SR are rated for use with 100V public address speakers. WARNING: The audio outputs operate at high voltage/current. Disconnect power prior to connecting speakers to avoid damage to equipment. Configuration Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked question
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QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series The following are the earliest useable software version requirements for the PC: • (Optional) SystemBuilder (Requires SIMPL Windows). • SIMPL Windows version 2.05.08 or later with library update file 291. ® Requires SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1.1. • Crestron Database version 16.2.0 or later. Required by SIMPL Windows. • Digital Media Tools software version 3.01.00 or later. Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder NOTE: The A
