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Networked PIP Series Reference Manual

PIP - LITE

PIP - USP4-CN

PIP - BLU

Network Programmable Input Processors with HiQnet™, TCP/IQ™,

SmartAmp™Features, Load Supervision for Crown PIP2™-Compatible

Ampliﬁers, PIP-BLU™, and CobraNet™ Connectivity (USP4-CN only)

Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language

about the use of this product, please contact your local Crown Distributor. If you need

assistance locating your local distributor, please contact Crown at 574-294-8000.

This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the

equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation,

operation or maintenance. If special assistance is needed beyond the scope of this manual,

or the software online help, please contact the Crown Technical Support Group.

The information provided in this manual was deemed accurate as of the publication date.

However, updates to this information may have occurred. To obtain the latest version of this

manual, please visit the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com.

Trademark Notice: Crown, Crown Audio, Amcron, Com-Tech, Macro-Tech, IQ and IQ

System are registered trademarks of Crown International. TCP/IQ, SmartAmp, IQ2, PIP,

PIP-BLU and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. HiQnet is a trademark of Harman

International Industries, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Some models may be exported under the name Amcron

U.S.A. Telephone: 574-294-8000.

5014379 02/12

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Networked PIP Series Reference Manual PIP - LITE PIP - USP4-CN PIP - BLU Network Programmable Input Processors with HiQnet™, TCP/IQ™, SmartAmp™Features, Load Supervision for Crown PIP2™-Compatible Amplifiers, PIP-BLU™, and CobraNet™ Connectivity (USP4-CN only) Y R A N I M I L E R P Obtaining Other Language Versions: To obtain information in another language about the use of this product, please contact your local Crown Distributor.
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Networked PIP Series Crown Technical Support 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517-9439 U.S.A. Phone: 800-342-6939 (North America, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands) or 574-294-8200 Fax: 574-294-8301 Internet: http://www.crownaudio.com WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS. The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important operating or maintenance instructions. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock.
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Networked PIP Series DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Harman International 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd. Elkhart, IN 46517 U.S.A. FOR COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS ONLY: Susan Whitfield sue.whitfield@harman.
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Networked PIP Series Quick Install Procedure This procedure is provided for those who would like to install the PIP card in the shortest time possible and are already familiar with Harman Pro System Architect and HiQnet. A more complete installation procedure is outlined in the installation section. Note: The PIP-BLU module is only available preinstalled from the factory. Prepare the amplifier: 1. Turn down the level controls of the amplifier and turn off the amplifier. 2.
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Networked PIP Series Controls, Indicators and Connectors PIP-Lite A. Balanced Audio Input Connectors 3-pin removable barrier-strip connectors, one per channel. B. Preset Indicator Signals the number of the current preset, if active, by flashing a series of flashes equal to the current preset number. The indicator will also flash twice a second when receiving an locate command. C.
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Networked PIP Series PIP-USP4-CN A. Balanced Analog Audio Input Connector 3-pin removable barrier-strip connectors. B. Balanced Analog Audio Output Connector 3-pin removable barrier-strip connectors. C. AES Digital Audio 3-pin removable barrier-strip connectors. D. Network Connector RJ-45 connector for HiQnet control and CobraNet Digital Audio to a 100Mb Ethernet Network. E. AUX Connector AUX input or AUX output. Foldback is available through CobraNet. F.
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Networked PIP Series PIP-BLU A. Balanced Audio Input & Output Connectors Input and Output Connectors should be separated, similar to USP4-CN. They are both 3-pin removable barrier strip connectors, one per channel. Audio input and output cable must be clamped with Crown Part Number: 5014526 (Fair-Rite MPN: 0431176451) ferrite core. The audio cable must be looped through the ferrite core at least once for emissions regulation compliance. B.
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Networked PIP Series Installation Before beginning, please carefully note: CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT. Use caution when handling the unit. Carefully ground yourself BEFORE touching the unit. Avoided unnecessary touching the components or solder pads on the circuit board. It is best to handle the unit by its front panel only. Prepare the PIP The PIP comes ready to install in the amplifier.
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Networked PIP Series Before using the PIP-BLU, after it has been installed into the amp, make sure to pass all the Ethernet cables through a ferrite core (one time). Also, make sure to pass the connecting cables to the analog IN/OUT once through a single ferrite core. Note: All ethernet cables used with the PIP-BLU should be of shielded type. Note: The ferrite cores needed can be obtained by contacting Crown technical support and requesting CPN:5014526 (FAIR-RITE MPN: 0431176451).
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Networked PIP Series Connect the PIP-USP4-CN module to the amplifier (Note: These PIP cards only works with CTs 2-Channel models). 1. Turn the PIP module upside down so the ribbon cable connectors located along the back edge on the underside of the module can be clearly seen. 2. Add the supplied ribbon cable ferrite core to the end of the (B) cable. 3. Attach the ribbon cables from the amplifier to the ribbon-cable connectors.
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Networked PIP Series Wiring Instructions 1. PIP-Lite ONLY: Using a standard CAT5 cable, connect the network connector to a 100 Mb port on an Ethenet switch that is used to form the control network. If the PIP module is not to be connected to a control network, it can be temporaily connected to a computer’s Ethernet port with a crossover cable (TX and RX pairs switched) to set up the PIP module for desired operation.
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Networked PIP Series Advanced Features and Options Using the AUX Connector The AUX connector offers a means to tap some of the fl exibility of the Harman Pro System Architect. It can be used to enable peripherals, send a signal to another system component, and send a line-level audio signal of the amplifier’s output. The AUX connector is an RJ-11 type. Pins 3 and 4 are used as a control output. Pins 2 and 3 function as a control input. Pin 5 is a voltage supply pin for use with the control input.
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Networked PIP Series PIP-Lite AUX Output On the PIP-LIte, the AUX output provides a +15 VDC output, current limited to 10 mA, which can be switched ON or OFF under software control. Pins 1 and 6 support the Listen Bus or Foldback feature. In its basic mode, the AUX output can be used to control auxiliary equipment. To control AC-line-powered equipment the AUX output must actuate a larger relay. The relay would then turn on the auxiliary equipment.
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Networked PIP Series Warranty — UNITED STATES & CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you, the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER of each NEW Crown product, for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (the “warranty period”) that the new Crown productis free of defects in materials and workmanship.
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Networked PIP Series Warranty — WORLDWIDE EXCEPT USA & CANADA SUMMARY OF WARRANTY Crown International, 1718 West Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A.
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