Crown Audio IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter - Manual (Page 5)

133394-2 Rev. B
IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter
Installation Manual
© 2002 Crown Audio, Inc.
Crown Customer Service
Technical Support Group
Factory Service
Parts Department
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart IN 46515
Shipping Address:
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart IN 46517
Phone: (574) 294-8200
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http://www.crownaudio.com
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains information necessary for setup
and installation of the IQ-PIP USP2 Adapter into
non-PIP2
TM -compatible Crown ® power amplifi ers. It
is designed to be used in conjunction with the IQ-PIP
USP2 Reference Manual.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS INTENDED FOR USE BY AN EXPERIENCED
TECHNICIAN ONLY!
NOTE: REMOVING THE COVERS OF THE AMPLI-
FIER VOIDS ALL AGENCY APPROVAL RATINGS.
1.2 The IQ-PIP USP2 Adapter
The IQ-PIP USP2 Adapter allows many older Crown
PIP
TM -compatible amplifiers (i.e., Macro-Tech ® 00
Series, Com-Tech ® 00 Series, and Studio Reference
Series amplifi ers) to access the power and versatility
of the Crown IQ-PIP-USP2 module. The IQ-PIP-USP2
Adapter can be installed into the following amplifi er
models:
*Important: Some of the fi rst generation Com-Tech
Series and Macro Reference amplifi ers have soldered
16-pin ribbon and 5-pin signal cable connections,
rather than the modular type described in Section
3.3. Installation instructions for those older models
are not available.
**Important: Some newer Macro-Tech MA-5000VZ
amplifiers are already PIP2-compatible and can
accept the IQ-PIP-USP2 directly. Older MA-5000VZ
amplifi ers are not PIP2-compatible. Those amplifi ers
have soldered 16-pin ribbon and 5-pin signal cable
connections, rather than the modular type described
in Section 3.3. Installation instructions for those older
models are not available.
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CT-200*
CT-400*
CT-800*
CT-1600*
MA-600
MA-1200
MA-2400 MA-3600VZ
MA-5000VZ**
MA-24x6
MA-36x12
Macro-Reference*
Studio Reference I
Studio Reference II
Important: The IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter is designed
for use with the IQ-PIP-USP2 module only, and will
NOT work with the IQ-PIP-USP2/CN or any other
PIP module.
By far the most cost-effective module in terms of
features and performance for the money, the IQ-PIP-
USP2 offers an extensive list of features, including
output signal delay for precise signal matching,
auto standby for reduced energy costs, plus eight
independent, fully adjustable filters per channel,
confi gurable as crossovers, parametrics, shelves,
or roll-off with parametric boost. The IQ-PIP-USP2
also provides on-screen error reporting of high
temperature and excessive distortion, and an AUX
port for external device control.
Important: Some features of the IQ-PIP-USP2 are
not available when using the IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter.
Also, the IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter is identifi ed differently
within IQ for Windows software. See Section 4 for
details.
1.3 Warranty
The IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter includes a 90-day parts
and labor warranty.
Each amplifier Reference Manual contains basic
policies as related to the customer. In addition, it
should be stated that this service documentation is
meant to be used only by properly trained personnel.
All warranty service should be referred to the Crown
Factory or Authorized Warranty Service Center.
To obtain instructions for receiving Crown Factory
Service, refer to the amplifi er Reference Manual, visit
www.crownaudio.com, or contact the Crown Technical
Support Group (within the US and Canada), or your
Crown/Amcron Importer (outside North America). To
fi nd the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty
Service Center, visit www.crownaudio.com or contact
the Crown Technical Support Group (within the US and
Canada), or your Crown/Amcron Importer (outside the
US and Canada). If you are an Authorized Warranty
Service Center and have questions regarding the
warranty of a product, please contact the Crown
Service Manager or Technical Support Group.
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