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U ER MANUAL
Installation & Operating Instructions
RHAON Version 1.2.2.14
or All Renkus-Heinz RHAON-Empowered Loudspeaker Systems
Users of Renkus-Heinz Iconyx IC-R or IC Live digitally steered line arrays should refer to the Owners Manual sup-
plied with these arrays for detailed instructions on their setup and use.
CAUTION
To reiterate the above warnings: servicing instructions are for
use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electric shock, do
not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Ope-
ration Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
Eindrigliche Warnung: Wartungsvorschriften dienen nur der
Benutzung durch qualifizieres Personal. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schlages keine anderen als die in den Betriebsvor-
schriften beschriebenen Wartungsarbeiten ausführen, es sei denn
Sie sind dafür qualifiziert. Wartungsarbeiten auszuführen.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the use to the presence of uninsulated
"Dangerous Voltage" within the product's en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to hu-
mans.
The exclamanation point, within an equilateral
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
VORSICHT
RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK:
OPEN ONLY IF QUALIFIED AS
SERVICE PERSONNEL
GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES:
NUR VON QUALIFIZIEREM WARTUNGSPERSONAL
ZU ÖFFNEN
Der Blitz mit nach untenzielendem Pfeil in
einem gleichseitigen Dreieck weist den
Benutzer auf das Vorhandensein einer
unisolierten, "gefährlichen Spannung" im
Gehäuse hin, die stark genug sein kann, einer
Person einen gefährlichen elektrischen Schlag
zu versetzen.
Das Ausrufezeichen in einem gleichseitigen
Dreieck weist den Benutzer auf wichtige
Betriebs- und Wartungsvorschriften in den
beiliegenden Unterlagen des Gerätes hin.
Erklärung der graphischen SymboleExplanation of Graphical Symbols
IMPORTANT
Your Iconyx teerable Column Loudspeaker contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT AFETY IN TRUCTION
12. The AC Power Cord is the AC Mains disconnect.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
14. Disconnect this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
“WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RI K OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
HOCK, DO NOT EXPO E THI APPARATU TO RAIN OR
MOI TURE”
“CAUTION: THE E ERVICING IN TRUCTION ARE FOR
U E BY QUALIFIED ERVICE PER ONNEL ONLY. TO
REDUCE THE RI K OF ELECTRIC HOCK DO NOT PER-
FORM ANY ERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN
THE OPERATING IN TRUCTION UNLE YOU ARE QUALI-
FIED TO DO O”.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. ollow all instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-
lete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Make sure the power cord remains readily accessible at all
times.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
Shipping Inspection 4
Technical Support 4
Introduction To RHAON 5
RHAON Organization 6
Preparation 8
Computer Requirements 8
Software Installation 8
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace 10
Assigning a Static IP Address 11
Saving a Project 13
Connect Mode 14
Linking Software With Networked Loudspeakers 14
Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs 16
CobraNet Signal Routing 18
Control Mode 21
User Configurable DSP unctions 21
Saving Changes 23
All Loudspeakers Control 24
Group Control 25
Copy & Paste Shortcut 26
Supervise Mode 27
Event Logging & Notification 29
General Preferences 30
Password Protection 31
Appendix I
Audio Evacuation & Life Safety unctions 33
Appendix II:
RHAON Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators 34
Appendix III
RHAON System Block Diagrams 36
Appendix IV:
Keeping Your RHAON Program Up-To-Date 39
Software Updates 39
Updating Microcontroller irmware 42
Updating DSP irmware 44
Networking and RHAON Systems 46
RHAON Network Trouble Shooting Tips 47
Index 49
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HIPPING IN PECTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered loudspeaker system. We hope you enjoy it.
Your RHAON empowered loudspeaker was carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory and should have arrived in per-
fect condition.
Please carefully inspect the shipping carton(s) and loudspeaker(s) for any noticeable damage, and if any damage is found, immedi-
ately notify the shipping company. Only you, the consignee, may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred during
shipping.
Be sure to save the carton(s) and all packing material for the carrier’s inspection. It is also a good idea to save the carton and pack-
ing material even though the loudspeaker arrived in good condition. If you should ever need to ship the loudspeaker, it should be
shipped in its original factory packaging.
TECHNICAL UPPORT
If you have any questions about RHAON-Empowered Loudspeakers or encounter a problem designing, installing, setting up or oper-
ating a RHAON system, please call our technical support staff at 949-588-9997 and ask the operator for technical support on
RHAON. Call Monday through riday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
The latest information on RHAON Technical Support is always available online at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/software-sup-
port/rhaon/e-mail.html. You will also find a support request form at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/request-info/tech-
info/index.html.
IMPORTANT
This manual was written for use with all Renkus-Heinz 2-way and 3-way self-powered loudspeakers and self-powered sub-
woofers. Users of Renkus-Heinz ICONYX or IC Live digitally steered line arrays should refer to the Owners Manual supplied
with these arrays for detailed instructions on their setup and use.
Several functions are described in this manual which might not yet be supported by the RHAON software version you are using. In
many cases those missing features are not essential, but if they are for you, please check our website for available software
updates. Go to www.renkus-heinz.com and click on the RHAON button on the left side of the Home page. You’ll see the link to the
latest program version at the top of the page. or more detailed information on keeping your RHAON program up-to-date, refer to
pages 36 - 38 in this manual.
In case our updates do not correct your problem and a missing feature is important to your installation, please contact our Technical
Support group by phone or e-mail.
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INTRODUCTION TO RHAON
Your digitally controlled RHAON empowered loudspeaker system.
RHAON
RHAON (“rayon”), the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network, is the first practical system to combine digital audio distri-
bution with precise control and supervision of self-powered loudspeakers. RHAON uses standard Ethernet hardware,
advanced CobraNet technology and on-board DSP (digital signal processing) to turn self-powered Renkus-Heinz loud-
speakers from “black boxes” into “smart boxes” that can respond to user input in real time.
Multi-dimensional RHAON technology lets you:
• Connect multiple loudspeakers with multiple channels of high quality digital audio via CobraNet; identify CobraNet
devices and link them using an intuitive point-and-click interface.
• Control every RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker on the network, including Iconyx and IC Live steerable arrays and their
beams. A computer running Windows-based RHAON software gives you password-protected access to the powerful
DSP inside each RHAON hardware module.
• Supervise the entire system’s operation and performance over the network using RHAON software. Supervise mode
includes logging and operator alert functions.
You can use all three RHAON modes, or any combination of them. or instance, each RHAON hardware module has dual
analog inputs and a serial digital audio input (often called an AES/EBU input) along with redundant Ethernet connections.
Important Information
Your RHAON-Empowered Loudspeaker’s amplifier stores all onboard DSP settings, including the input source selection, in
non-volatile memory. Analog Input 1 has been pre-selected at the factory so you can use the loudspeaker as an ordinary
self-powered loudspeaker. Just connect a line level audio signal to Analog Input 1, connect the AC power and turn the
loudspeaker on. This input is always available for testing the loudspeaker and amplifier, regardless of the programmed
input settings.
You will need a computer with a NIC (Network Interface Card) and Windows-based RHAON software to change the input
selection or any of the other DSP settings. Once your DSP settings are stored in non-volatile memory, the computer can
be disconnected from the network. You will need to connect a computer only when you want to change the settings or
when you want to use the supervise feature.
Renkus-Heinz engineering has programmed the onboard DSP to optimize the loudspeaker’s performance and to ensure
its safe operation. Replace the RHAON hardware module only with another unit that has been factory programmed for the
same loudspeaker. Contact our Technical Support Department for details and assistance.
Access Control Note
RHAON systems feature several levels of password-protected access control to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized
changes of the control settings. Even when you connect a computer running RHAON software, you may be denied access
to some or all of the Connect and Control mode functions, depending on how the access control system is configured. or
further information on password protection refer to page 40 of this manual or contact the person responsible for the setup
and tuning or commissioning of your system.
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RHAON ORGANIZATION: Three Fundamental Audio Operations
Before we go on, let’s take a look at the structure of RHAON. Audio operations comprise three fundamental areas that are nec-
essary for the success of any sound system:
CONNECT
In a RHAON system there are both physical connections and network (software) connections. The physical connections are
made using UTP cable meeting at least CAT5e standards and/or analog cables as well as AC power cords. Network connec-
tions are established in the software. You don’t have to make the two types in a particular order. RHAON software allows you to
set up a “virtual system” using beam steering, pre-configure DSP settings for individual loudspeakers and establish and store
preset configurations before the physical connections are made. If you are using RHAON’s CobraNet digital audio functions, you
will also need to connect a CobraNet source (an analog to CobraNet converter) to the network.
CONTROL
You can control many DSP parameters in realtime, and/or pre-configure them in software prior to installation and make final
adjustments during commissioning or setup.
UPERVI E
RHAON allows both real-time supervision while the system is in use, and remote supervision with fault logging and operator
alerts via e-mail, text messaging, etc.
At any time you can switch into any of the three RHAON modes using the Connect | Control | Supervise tool bar directly above
the work space. You can also switch between the three modes using tabs inside the Loudspeaker Properties windows.
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TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW
PREPARATION
CONNECT
CONTROL
U P E R V I E
INSTALL RHAON
software under
Windows 2000,
Windows XP
CHOOSE BACKGROUND I AGE
This can make it easier to see
where Groups and Loudspeakers
are in the venue
ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or scan network for actual
loudspeakers
GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
or group actual loudspeakers
found on your network
SET STATIC IP ADDRESS TO 192.168.1.1
(or a different value if you need to).
192.168.xxx.xxx are local IP addresses
that won’t appear on the Web.
SCAN THE NETWORK
RHAON assigns
IP Addresses as needed
ASSOCIATE VIRTUAL &
ACTUAL LOUDSPEAKERS
Drag from left panel,
drop on icon in right panel
SELECT DIGITAL and/or
ANALOG INPUTS
ROUTE COBRANET
CobraNet Source
Drag-and-Drop Tx/Rx links
EQUALIZATION
8-band parametric EQ,
hi-and lo-shelving
hi-pass and lo-pass
CO PRESSION
Threshold / Ratio
Attack / Release
Soft Knee / Trigger Point
DELAY
0 to 340 milliseconds @ 48 kHz
0 to 170 milliseconds @ 96 kHz
PRIORITY OVERRIDE
Attack / Release
Threshold / Hold
Engage / Disengage
OPERATOR ALERTS
RHAON indicates problems
such as over temperature,
clipping or driver failure at
System, Group and
Loudspeaker levels
DETAILED INFOR ATION
Just click through to the
loudspeaker’s Supervise screen
to identify the nature of the
problem and take corrective
action
FAULT LOGGING
RHAON logs the fault
conditions you specify to a
file on your hard drive
OPERATOR NOTIFICATION
via e-mail or text message
(if your computer has a second
NIC with an Internet
connection)
ULTI-LEVEL PASSWORD
PROTECTION
restrict access to Connect and
Control functions
7
CONTROL PANEL
Configure Loudspeaker
Array
CABLING
Ethernet
Serial Digital
Analog
AC Power
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PREPARATION
8
oftware Installation
You need a Windows PC running RHAON software in order to maximize the performance of RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers and
your RHAON system. You can use RHAON software during the design stage, for system setup, tuning and commissioning, and for
remote control and supervision. You can disconnect the computer from the network after commissioning the system, if you or your
client are not using RHAON’s system supervision capabilities.
RHAON software will run on any PC computer that meets or exceeds the following requirements.
Processor / Speed: Pentium / 800 MHz minimum (faster recommended, especially for large systems)
RAM: 256 MB minimum (more recommended, especially for large systems)
Interface: At least one Network Interface Card (NIC) with a 100 BaseT (100 MB/second) or faster
Ethernet Port; two NICs are needed if the computer will also be used to e-mail alerts
Operating System: Windows XP
Associated Software: .NET ramework 3.5 or higher (supplied with RHAON installation CD)
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
To install the software insert the RHAON Installation Disk into the computer’s CD drive. The installation program should start auto-
matically. If it doesn’t, go to your Start menu. Then select Settings/Control Panel & Add/Remove Programs. Click on Install to start
the installation manually.
If you have an older version of RHAON installed, a prompt will inform you that you must remove the older version before installing
the new version. Use Control Panel & Add/Remove Programs to remove the older version and then restart the Setup program.
The RHAON Setup window shown below will open.
Click on Next to proceed to the next step. Then follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
During the installation you will be asked if you want to install the CobraNet Components. Answer “Yes”, even if you will not be using
CobraNet digital audio distribution. These CobraNet files are needed by RHAON for control and supervision.
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PREPARATION
9
The RHAON Installer puts a RHAON Icon on your desktop. Double click on it to open the RHAON software program. You should see
the opening screen shown below.
Notice that the program warns you if your display settings may cause viewing problems. If you are using “Large onts,” we recom-
mend you change to the default 96 DPI setting to avoid possible viewing problems.
The grey background with RHAON watermark can easily be changed to something more useful, such as a block diagram of your
system or a photo of the venue. To change the background, go to the Options pull-down menu and select Background Image/Load
Image. Then browse to the drawing or photo you want to use.
Be aware that the photo or drawing you import needs to be of approximately the proper size and shape before importing. If it is
slightly to large, scroll bars that allow you to shift the picture up and down and to the right or left will appear. It it’s too small, blank
space will surround it.
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PREPARATION
10
System design is an essential audio operation: RHAON software can save time at the venue by enabling you to set up a complete vir-
tual loudspeaker system before you connect the computer to the network. You can do this anywhere: at the office, on the bus, etc.
Once RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers have been physically connected to the network, you connect your computer, link virtual loud-
speakers with actual ones, and upload settings to each individual loudspeaker.
Your loudspeaker system can include individual loudspeakers, groups of multiple loudspeakers, or a combination of both. Groups as
well as individual loudspeakers can be controlled (turned On or Off, Muted, have their levels adjusted, and more) using your mouse.
We recommend you plan your groups so all the loudspeakers in a group use the same DSP settings. You can always control each
individual loudspeaker, but it's usually more efficient to have them grouped together..
You begin designing a virtual system in the
main RHAON window, which is divided into
two sections. On the left side of the window
you will find a list of all the available devices
in a directory tree format. If you need more
space on the right, minimize the left hand
section by clicking on the Close icon on its
right edge. The larger section on the right
displays loudspeaker icons and other spe-
cialized work areas: the All Loudspeakers
icon represents your loudspeaker system.
In the screen shot here, we’re adding nine
ST4/64R loudspeakers to our system.
Clicking on Add Virtual Device(s) in the top
left toolbar opens an Add New Speakers
window. Browse to find the loudspeaker
model you want to add (ST4/64R in the
example) and select it. Type a quantity (9 in
our screen shot) into the Amount To Add
field and click the Add button.
In the screen shot to the right, icons repre-
senting the nine ST4/64R loudspeakers
have been added to the workspace and
moved to their approximate location by grab-
bing them with the Mouse Cursor and mov-
ing them.
Our sample system also has six C 61R
downfill loudspeakers, so add them to the
virtual system using the same technique.
From here you can either assign a static
IP address to your computer (the final
step in Preparation) and Connect to your
loudspeaker network or define initial D P
settings for your virtual loudspeakers.
Virtual D P settings can be uploaded
later to the loudspeakers once they have
been connected to the network.
Customizing Your RHAON Workspace
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