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QUICKSTART DOC. 6977A (2027299, Sheet 1 of 2) 07.10

PROCISE

™

High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier

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PROAMP(I)-7X400

For details, refer to the latest version of the PROAMP(I)-7X400

Operations Guide, Doc. 6976.

Introduction

Installation

As shown in the diagram below, rack ears and carrying handles (on front and

rear of the amplifier) are preinstalled.

(Optional) Rack Installation

Using a #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the PROAMP-7X400 into a rack

as follows:

1. Remove the feet on the bottom of the amplifier.

2. Position the amplifier into the rack and secure the device to the rack by

screwing four rack screws (not included) into the top and bottom mounting

holes of the rack ears.

3. Remove the front handles.

4. Install four more screws (not included) into the middle mounting holes of the

rack ears.

5. (Optional) Remove the rear handles.

Hardware Hookup

The PROAMP-7X400 PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround

Sound Amplifier is a high-powered seven-channel amplifier designed for use

with the PSPHD PROCISE High-Definition Surround Sound Processor. The

PROAMP-7X400 is equipped with seven balanced XLR input connectors,

seven speaker output terminal block connectors, Ethernet, and Cresnet

Contents

The PROAMP-7X400 package contains the following:

● (1) PROAMP-7X400 PROCISE High-Definition Professional Surround

Sound Amplifier

● (2) AC power cords

● (1) CAT5e Ethernet patch cord

● Terminal block connectors for the OUTPUT and NET ports

● (1) Operations Guide

● This Quickstart Guide

Recommended Accessories

For optimum performance, Crestron

recommends the optional

CBL-PRO-XLR-2 (two-foot cable length) or CBL-PRO-XLR-6 (six-foot cable

length) cable kit for the PROAMP-7X400.

Observe the following guidelines when installing the PROAMP-7X400:

● The PROAMP-7X400 is very heavy; therefore, two people should lift and

install the device.

● The installation location must be able to support the weight of the

PROAMP-7X400. The weight is 108.0 lbs (49.0 kg).

● When installing the PROAMP-7X400 into a rack:

–

Load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest components

at the bottom of the rack.

–

If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers

before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

● When wiring the amplifier, ensure that the amplifier’s power switch is off.

WARNING: Failure to observe the following installation guidelines may

result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Connect the PROAMP-7X400 as shown in the diagram below. Connect the

power cords last.

To connect the PROAMP-7X400 to a PSPHD, refer to the diagram below for

additional connection information.

NOTE: The PROAMP-7X400 and the PROAMPI-7X400 are functionally

identical. For simplicity, the name “PROAMP-7X400” is used throughout

this guide.

WARNING: This amplifier is capable of delivering immense amounts of

undistorted power to your loudspeakers. Please use caution and adequate ear

protection if listening to content at high volume levels. Continued exposure to

high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss.

NOTE: If you are pairing the PROAMP-7X400 with the PSPHD using a

direct connection, connect the included CAT5e cable from the LAN port on

the amplifier to the LAN port on the PSPHD. When using a network

connection to the PSPHD, connect the CAT5e cable from the LAN port on

the amplifier to the local area network. When using a network connection,

the PSPHD and the amplifier must be on the same subnet. For additional

information about pairing, refer to section .

Front

Handles

Rear

Handles

(2) Rack Ears

CAUTION: Keep the amplifier unplugged until all input, network, and speaker

wiring is complete.

CAUTION: Do not bridge speaker outputs.

CAUTION: Check the speaker wires for shorts and frayed wiring around

the connectors.

NOTE: When making power connections, two independent

AC feeds are required.

OUTPUT:

To Speakers

POWER:

From Line Voltage

GROUND:

Tie To Preamplifier

Ground

LAN:

10/100 Base-T Ethernet

to LAN Or PSPHD

NET:

To Cresnet Devices

INPUT:

From PSPHD Or

Other Preamplifier

Summary of content (3 pages)

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PROAMP(I)-7X400 quickstart guide PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier Introduction 1 As shown in the diagram below, rack ears and carrying handles (on front and rear of the amplifier) are preinstalled. NOTE: The PROAMP-7X400 and the PROAMPI-7X400 are functionally identical. For simplicity, the name “PROAMP-7X400” is used throughout this guide.
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PROAMP(I)-7X400 quickstart guide PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier 3 Testing Amplifier Operation 4A If desired, operation of the PROAMP-7X400 can be tested by placing the amplifier in Override mode. Override mode turns on all amplifier channels and ignores any commands from a control system or from a PSPHD (if connected to the amplifier). 1. Using the NETWORK/DIRECT switch on the rear of the PROAMP-7X400, set the connection type to NETWORK. 2.
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PROAMP(I)-7X400 quickstart guide PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier 4B INSTALLER MENU Audio Setup Network Setup Control Setup About Exit Installer Mode Pairing with a “Direct” Connection To pair the PROAMP-7X400 with the PSPHD use a “direct” connection: 1. Using the NETWORK/DIRECT switch on the rear of the PROAMP-7X400, set the connection type to DIRECT. 2. Power on the PROAMP-7X400 and the PSPHD.