Crown IQ-PIP-LITE User manual

IQ-PIP-LITE
ULTRA SERIES
**Important: Some of the first generation Com-
Tech Series and Macro-Reference amplifiers have
soldered 16-pin ribbon and 5-pin signal cable con-
nections, rather than the modular type. If you
find that your original Com-Tech Series or Macro-
Reference amplifier has the soldered type cable
connections, contact the Crown Technical Support
Group for installation instructions.
***Important: Some newer MA-5000VZ amplifiers
are already PIP2-compatible and can accept the
IQ-PIP-LITE directly. Older MA-5000VZ amplifiers
are not PIP2-compatible. Those amplifiers have
soldered 16-pin ribbon and 5-pin signal connec-
tions, rather than the modular type. If you find that
your MA-5000VZ amplifier has the soldered type
cable connections, contact the Crown Technical
Support Group for installation instructions.
Important: The IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter is designed
for use with the IQ-PIP-USP2 module and IQ-PIP-
LITE ONLY, and will NOT work with the IQ-PIP-
USP2/CN or any other PIP module.
Specifications
General
Connectors: See Figure 1 on other side.
Network: RJ-45 connector forming an IEEE 802.3
Ethernet NIC connection.
AUX: RJ-11.
Channel 1 and Channel 2 balanced inputs: 3-pin,
5mm removable barrier blocks.
Indicators: A yellow DATA indicator flashes when
the IQ-PIP-LITE receives a valid command that is
addressed to the IQ-PIP-LITE. A green PRESET
indicator flashes to indicate the selected and active
user preset. A yellow LINK ACT indicator (inte-
grated in the network connector) indicates a valid
Ethernet link when lit and the presence of Ethernet
traffic when flashing. A green 100 MB indicator
(integrated in the network connector) indicates a
valid 100 Megabit connection.
Memory Backup: 4 Megabit nonvolatile FLASH
memory for backup of run-time settings, presets,
and program storage. Capable of 10,000 write
cycles.
Power Requirements: No external power is
required. 160 mA at +24 VDC and 50 mA at –24
VDC. When installed into a Crown PIP2 compatible
amplifier, the unit receives ± 24 VDC from the
amplifier.
Total Power Dissipation: 4.6 watts.
Audio
Please note: The audio specifications are refer-
enced to 0.775 V (0 dBu). Measurements were
made at the output of the IQ-PIP-LITE module
itself.
Input Impedance: Normally 20 kilohms balanced
and 10 kilohms unbalanced.
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu.
Dynamic Range: >110 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz to
20 kHz).
Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20
kHz.
Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 50 dB typi-
cal.
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N):
< 0.05% (1 kHz, 0 dBu).
Data Acquisition: Eight channel, 12 bit Analog
to Digital Converter running at 100 K samples
per second.
Input/Output Monitor Accuracy: Typically ±1 dB.
Features
• A Programmable Input Processor with
TCP/IQ and HiQnet (connects to an IQ
System or HiQnet system via 100 Mb
Ethernet)
• Remote control and monitoring of
PIP2-compatible Crown amplifiers
and some PIP1-compatible Crown
amplifiers
• Faster IQ communications than the
IQ bus
• Can be connected to the same network
used to pass CobraNet audio
• Implements SmartAmp features: Input
compressors, multimode output limiters,
error reporting and load monitoring
• AUX connector configurable for AUX input,
AUX output, or Listen Bus
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifications
The Crown®IQ-PIP-LITE is a PIP™ (Program-
mable Input Processor) input module for
PIP2™ compatible amplifiers.* It connects
the amplifier to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allow-
ing it to be remotely controlled and monitored via
System Architect or IQwic software.
The IQ-PIP-LITE is a HiQnet or TCP/IQ series
component. This means it connects to a HiQNet
system or IQ Network via 100 Mb Ethernet. This
provides faster IQ communications than the previ-
ous current loop, IQ bus, connectivity method.
With HiQnet or TCP/IQ, a large (or small) system
can be interconnected using standard off-the-shelf
100 Mb Ethernet components (Switches, Network
Interface Card, and cables). The IQ-PIP-LITE can
also be connected to the same network used to
pass CobraNet™ audio.1
The audio path in the IQ-PIP-LITE is processed
totally in the analog domain without the inherent
noise induced by analog-to-digital conversions.
While DSP-type functions cannot be supported
with this type of architecture, the standard Smart-
Amp™ feature set is. These features include input
compressors, multimode output limiters, error
reporting and load monitoring.
The IQ-PIP-LITE requires System Architect Soft-
ware available from www.harmanpro.com or IQwic
software available from www.iqaudiosystems.com.
Using the IQ-PIP-LITE with the IQ-PIP-USP2
Adapter
The IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter allows many older
Crown PIP-compatible amplifiers (i.e., Macro-
Tech®00 Series, Com-Tech 00 Series, and Studio
Reference Series amplifiers) to access the power
and versatility of the Crown IQ-PIP-LITE module.
The IQ-PIP-USP2 Adapter can be installed into the
following Crown amplifier models:
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
For more details about the IQ-PIP-LITE, contact
the Crown Technical Support Group at
800-342-6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the
Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.
*A PIP2™-compatible amplifier is necessary to
use the IQ-PIP-LITE. To determine if the amplifier
is PIP2 compatible, look for the logo on
the back of the amplifier. The IQ-PIP-LITE is NOT
compatible with older Crown PIP amplifiers unless
a USP2 adapter is first installed in the amplifier.
1 Note that the IQ-PIP-LITE cannot receive or
transmit CobraNet audio. Plese use the IQ-PIP-
USP3/CN if this function is desired.

Controls, Indicators and Connectors
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.
C. Reset/Preset Switch
Used to change presets, restore settings to factory default or restore all the presets to the factory defaults. During operations
of the switch, the Data indicator flashes as an aid to the user.
D. IQ Data Indicator
Flashes when the IQ-PIP-LITE receives a valid command that is addressed to the IQ-PIP-LITE.
E. AUX Connector
Configurable for AUX input, AUX output, or Listen Bus.
F. Network Connector
The network connector is a standard RJ-45 connector that allows the IQ-PIP-LITE to connect to an Ethernet network.
Connection is made using a standard CAT 5 cable to a network switch port. The Link Activity LED indicates data activity on
the network line. The 100 MB LED indicates that the data is at 100 Megabits.
G. Mounting Holes
Crown International
1718 W. Mishawaka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX
www.crownaudio.com
7/05
Crown’s Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty
Crown offers a Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty for every new Crown IQ
component—an unsurpassed industry standard. With this unprecedented No-Fault protection,
your new Crown IQ component is warranted to meet or exceed original specifications for the
first three years of ownership. During this time, if your unit fails, or does not perform to original
specifications, it will be repaired or replaced at our expense. About the only things not covered
by this warranty are those losses normally covered by insurance and those cuased by intentional
abuse. And the coverage is transferable, should you sell your unit.
See your authorized Crown dealer for full warranty disclosure and details. For customers outside
of the USA, please contact your authorized Crown distributor for warranty information or call
574-294-8200.
Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Latest
information available at www.crownaudio.com and iqaudio-
systems.com.
Crown, Crown Audio, IQ, and Macro-Tech are registered
trademarks of Crown International. SmartAmp, PIP, 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. Printed in U.S.A.
© 2005 Crown Audio®, Inc.
Figure 1. Front Panel Indicators and Connectors
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IQ-PIP-LITE