Crown Audio IQ-MSD Turbo Software - Manual (Page 115)

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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5 Monitoring & Controlling Amplifiers
P.I.P.-compatible Crown amplifiers can be monitored and controlled by an IQ System after an IQ P.I.P. (Program-
mable Input Processor) is installed into the amplifier. There are several models of IQ P.I.P.s available and they can
be generally divided into two categories: “legacy” IQ-compatible P.I.P.s and newer IQ2-compatible P.I.P.s.
Although both types are very similar and share many features, the IQ2 P.I.P.s include support for UCODE, a
universal plug-in protocol. While both types of components have similar capabilities, there are some differences in
the controls and control blocks of each IQ P.I.P. model. Where appropriate these differences will be identified.
To go to the amplifier Control Block screen for an IQ2 P.I.P. such as the IQ–P.I.P.–MEM, IQ–P.I.P.–SMT or IQ–
P.I.P.–DSP select “IQ2 AMP/PIP” from the Device menu. To go to the amplifier Control Block screen for a legacy
IQ P.I.P., select “IQ AMP/PIP” from the Device menu.
Figure 5.1 shows a typical amplifier Control Block screen for IQ2 P.I.P.s. Notice that it is divided into three general
areas, an information area on the left, an area for controls in the middle and an area for monitoring on the right.
Figure 5.1 A Typical Amplifier Control Block Screen
Next we‘ll look at a sample control block from each IQ P.I.P. and describe each part as we discuss how to configure
a control block.
Information Area Control Area Monitor Area