Renkus-Heinz Loudspeaker User manual

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
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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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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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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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You can begin your preparation offline in a virtual envi-
ronment, but to make a RHAON system operational you
have to connect your computer and RHAON-Empowered
loudspeakers to an Ethernet network.
You need to associate the virtual loudspeakers you have
created in RHAON with the actual loudspeakers installed
in the system. The first step is to make sure the comput-
er’s Network Interface Card (NIC) is setup properly. Your
computer must have a static IP address assigned: this
enables RHAON software to communicate to all the loud-
speakers on the network.
Each device on the RHAON/CobraNet network must
have a unique IP address in order to communicate.
RHAON software can assign the IP addresses to your
networked loudspeakers automatically.
In Windows, go to My Computer/Control Panel/Network
Connections. ind the connection you wish to use. It will
likely be called “Local Area Connection”, unless you have
renamed it. Also, note the model of the NIC (Network
Interface Card), as the RHAON software will require it
later. Right click the icon and click “Properties” to open
its Properties window.
Then, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to open
its Properties window. You will probably see that your
computer is configured to Obtain an IP Address
Automatically. Change this to Use the ollowing IP
Address and enter an IP address of, for example
192.168.1.1. Next, insert 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet
Mask field. Click OK and you are ready to connect to the
RHAON/CobraNet network.
Note: IP addresses are in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
where “xxx” is any digit from 0 - 255. Local IP address-
es that appear only to other devices on a LAN (Local
Area Network) are defined as ranges 192.168.xxx.xxx,
10.xxx.xxx and 172.16.xxx.xxx to 172.31.xxx.xxx.
Assigning a tatic IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer
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Prior to plugging a RJ-45 connec-
tor into your computer’s Ethernet
port, you need to make sure that
RHAON has the correct network
settings. In the RHAON software,
go to the Options menu and select
“Preferences”. On the General
tab, make sure the correct NIC is
selected in the Adapter field. The
available selections are based on
the listing of your network connec-
tion you noted earlier. Refer to
page 13.
Each device on the
RHAON/CobraNet network must
have a unique IP address in order
to communicate over the Ethernet
network. The RHAON software
can assign IP addresses to all the
RHAON-Empowered loudspeak-
ers connected to your network.
Since we want RHAON to manage
the IP addresses, make sure the
“Use RHAON to Manage IP
addresses” feature in the IP
Addressing section is checked.
Before RHAON can scan your network and assign IP addresses to the devices it finds, you need to specify a range of IP addresses to
use. The static address assigned to the computer in Windows sets the “subnet” you will be using. A subnet is the first three parts
(“octets”) of the IP address. In the example, the subnet is 192.168.1. Therefore, all the IP addresses on the network will be in the form
192.168.1.xxx.
To define the range of IP addresses RHAON will scan, first uncheck the “Use RHAON to Manage IP addresses” box. Then type two
valid IP addresses into the two fields: one for the lower limit of the range and the other for the upper limit. Since 192.168.1.1 is already
in use by the RHAON host computer, the lower limit must be at least 192.168.1.2. The upper limit can be as high as 192.168.1.255, but
needs to be only high enough to accommodate all the devices on the network. Remember each device must have its own IP number.
After specifying the range of IP addresses that RHAON will assign to the loudspeakers, be sure to check the “Use RHAON to Manage
IP addresses” command before leaving this window. Click OK and connect the computer to the RHAON/CobraNet Ethernet network,
i.e., plug in the network cable.
Unless you are pre-configuring a RHAON system offsite and offline by creating Groups and/or defining initial D P settings for
virtual loudspeakers, there is no need to create virtual loudspeakers before connecting your computer to the network. RHAON
software can scan the local Ethernet network, identify all connected loudspeakers, assign IP addresses to them, and place
icons in your main project workspace.
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aving Your Project
It’s always a good idea to save your work regularly when using any computer software. If you have not done so, RHAON will remind
you with a prompt if you attempt to close the program without saving.
When you are ready to save your work, select Save from the ile pull down menu to open the familiar Windows ile Save screen
shown below. Name your project, browse to the desired file location and Save the file.
You will also be prompted to Save Your Project before you exit RHAON software.
aving Changes (Auto- ave)
Each loudspeaker’s Connect,Control and Supervise Properties window is a blank black bar in the lower left corner. Whenever you
make a change in the loudspeaker’s settings, the word Save will appear briefly in this space. This is a reminder that the change has
been saved to the project file and sent to the loudspeaker’s DSP.
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To connect a RHAON network, you first make all the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio dis-
tribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. Since all Ethernet connections are made using RJ-45 connectors and CAT5e
cable, the network infrastructure is cost-effective and easy to install. You can also connect Serial Digital (AES3id aka AES/EBU) and
analog audio to a RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker, as well as ault Detect and ault Relay lines. A typical amplifier input panel is
shown on pages 33 and 34 in Appendix l.
Let’s say you’ve connected all your
Ethernet inputs and outputs. Every venue is
different: so is every network. or examples
of RHAON / CobraNet networks, see
Appendix 1.
Remember: before connecting your com-
puter running RHAON software to the net-
work, you should have assigned it a static
IP address. If you’ve done that, connect the
computer to your RHAON network and click
on the Scan Network icon. RHAON soft-
ware will find all networked loudspeakers
and automatically assign them IP address-
es .
RHAON will also identify any other
CobraNet devices on your network.
CobraNet devices, including RHAON-
Empowered Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers, will be listed under Network in the directory tree. Note that you did not have to first create
virtual loudspeakers. RHAON found the actual loudspeakers.
The next step is to drag each loudspeaker listing into the work space. This will create an icon for it.
If you created virtual loudspeakers before scanning the network, drag each individual listing from the Network folder into the main
work space and drop it on the appropriate icon.
When you link a networked loudspeaker with a
software icon, RHAON interrogates the loud-
speaker to make sure the DSP settings stored on
your computer are synchronized with those in the
loudspeaker’s onboard memory. If they are not,
RHAON displays a prompt that allows you to
choose which settings to use. To upload settings
from your computer to the loudspeaker, click on
Overwrite Settings on DSP. To download settings
from the loudspeaker and copy them into comput-
er memory, click on Read Settings from the DSP.
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Linking oftware Icons with Networked Loudspeakers
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Continue until all networked loud-
speakers are linked to icons in the
main workspace. When an icon is
linked to a networked loudspeaker, the
status indicator under its name
changes from Unassigned (Red) to OK
(Green).
To confirm that the setup is complete,
return to System Layout and place the
cursor over the loudspeaker listings in
the directory tree. As you can see from
the pop up screens, RHAON has
assigned IP numbers to each of the
loudspeakers.
Let’s take a closer look at the Connect Mode loudspeaker icon.
Clockwise from the top, the first item is the icon’s name. By default this is the model number of the actual loudspeaker. It can be
changed to something more descriptive (“balcony center,” for example) in the Connect Properties window. The loudspeaker sym-
bol on the right is a Mute control: click on it to mute or un-mute the loudspeaker.
The green triangles on the far right represent CobraNet Transmitters (Tx). Each CobraNet Transmitter can transmit one channel
of information from the DSP out to the CobraNet network. The Status bar at the bottom of the icon indicates that the icon is
Unassigned by turning red: it will be green and read OK when this icon has been linked to a networked loudspeaker.
To its left is a “W” button. Click on it to Wink the light on the front of the networked loudspeaker that is linked to the icon. This
makes it easy to identify the loudspeaker and confirm its location. On the outside left edge of the icon are two red arrows repre-
senting CobraNet Receivers (Rx): each can receive one signal out of a bundle of up to 8 audio channels from the network.
Double clicking on a Connect Icon will open the Connect Properties screen associated with the linked loudspeaker. More details
on Properties Screens are on the next page.
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Turns Loudspeaker Mute ON & OTurn Loudspeaker “Wink” Light ON & O
Name
Status Indicator
CobraNet TransmittersCobraNet Receivers
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The three operational modes of RHAON, Connect, Control and Supervise all have their own unique Properties window (see below).
Notice that the vertical pane on the left side of each window is identical except for the number of output bargraphs. Single amplifier
loudspeakers, such as the C 61-2R, will have a single meter, bi-amped loudspeakers will have 2 output meters and 3-way loud-
speakers will have 3 output meters. The Connect, Control and Supervise tabs at the top of the window allow you to switch between
the three operating modes without returning to the main window.
The Connect Properties window gives you the ability to:
1. Select and connect the multiple inputs of Rhaon
empowered loudspeakers to the amplifier(s)
2. Select and send input and output signals to the
CobraNet network
3. Select one of the CobraNet digital audio channels, if
CobraNet’s multi channel digital audio capability is being
used.
The Control Properties window provides setup and con-
trol facilities for the loudspeaker’s onboard DSP. It
includes controls for the:
1. Built-in compressor
2. 8-band parametric equalizer, hi & lo band rolloff and
shelving filters
3. Signal delay
4. Priority override controls.
The Supervise Properties window allows you to:
1. Monitor and test the status of each transducer’s driver
2. Control the volume of the monitor loudspeaker, if one
is provided
3. Check the status of the voltage detect circuit, the fault
relay and the Ethernet network.

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Text fields for entering a name for the loud-
speaker and listing its location.
Press Wink with Light button to turn the
loudspeaker’s wink light on and off to aid in
identifying the loudspeaker and its location.
Output status indicators for each amplifier.
See Status Indicators below for details.
Output bargraphs for each amplifier. “0”
represents the maximum uncompressed
output level; positive values indicate how
far the signal is overshooting into limiting;
negative values indicate the amount of
headroom left before the onset of limiting.
Output meter(s) Voltage/Watts control but-
tons. See Output Meters below for details.
Individual mute buttons for each amplifier
and a Mute All control which mutes the
entire loudspeaker.
Press to restart the loudspeakers DSP in
the event of a malfunction.
Power button switches the amplifier(s)
between On and Standby. (turning AC
power on and off is an entirely manual
operation.
Input signal level bargraph; “0” indicates
the onset of input clipping. Analog inputs
clip at +12 dBu without the 10 dBa input
pad, +24 dBu with the pad.
Listing of the loudspeakers model number
and the sample rate (either 48 kHz or 96
kHz) of its DSP. See Appendix lll for more
details.
Inv button inverts the input signal polarity;
glows green when signal is inverted. Use
with caution.
Amplifier temperature reading and
bargraph.
AutoSave indicator; indicates Save for a
brief period whenever a change is made to
show the change is being saved.
Volume control slider; adjust by grabbing
slider with mouse or by using up/down
arrows.Settings adjustable from “0” to -50
in 1 dBa steps, then to -100 dBa in one
step; settings below -8 dBa prevent the
loudspeaker from reaching full output.
The vertical pane in each properties window provides for loudspeaker identification and selected control features. See below for details.
tatus Indicators: The Thermal, Peak and ail indicators above the output meter(s) provide critical information on the amplifiers status.
The Peak indicator will flash yellow or red whenever the amplifier’s peak limiter is triggered. It’s normal for the indicator to flash occasion-
ally if the loudspeaker is being used close to its rated output. lashing frequently is a sign that the system volume needs to be turned
down. The Thermal indicator will start to flash yellow as the amplifier's temperature approaches a preset level and will turn red if the tem-
perature continues to increase as a warning the amplifier is about to be shut down. The ail indicator glows red when the amplifier has
been shut down by the protective circuitry. Heat related shutdowns will reset automatically after the amplifier cools down to a safe temper-
ature.
As a further protective measure, the amplifier’s gain will gradually be reduced in response to overheating and/or to high an input level.
However, it’s best to manually reduce the input signal level (overall system volume) in response to distress signals.
Output Meters: The V and W buttons below the output meters allow you to switch them from Volts (the more conventional default
method) to RHAON’s unique Watts meters. Watts are calculated by multiplying the actual output voltage across the driver by the actual
current through it. This is more accurate than calculations using an impedance figure. Watts metering is used to quickly identify open-cir-
cuit (failed) drivers. Since open drivers draw no current, the output meter will remain at zero regardless of the input level.
Press Wink with Audio to send a Tone sig-
nal or Pink Noise to the loudspeaker.

The larger right portion of the Properties windows varies with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light
grey Internal DSP Connections section and and a darker grey lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section.
The Assign Amplifier Inputs portion of the upper section is where you select which one of the Array’s multiple inputs will be routed to the
Main input and which one will be used for the Priority override circuit. RHAON Empowered loudspeakers have provisions for two
CobraNet digital audio inputs, two analog audio inputs and a serial audio (AES3id format) digital input. Selecting the input is as simple
as clicking on one of the radio buttons.
Notice that the Analog 1 input includes a 10 dBa pad. In the On position it inserts a 10 dBa pad into the Analog 1 input, allowing input
signals as high as +24 dBu. Without the pad, the analog inputs clip at +12 dBu.
The square Signal Present indicators
turn green whenever a signal is pres-
ent.. You can activate any of the ana-
log and CobraNet digital inputs in the
upper group. If you select either of the
AES/EBU inputs in the lower group,
all Analog and CobraNet inputs are
disabled.
The right hand portion of the upper
section (CobraNet) lets you use any
of the audio inputs or amplifier out-
puts as an output to the CobraNet
network, except for the AES/EBU
inputs. AES/EBU signals are clocked
separately from CobraNet and cannot
be output to CobraNet from RHAON.
You can also send composite amplifi-
er output signals to a monitor loud-
speaker located elsewhere.
The lower section is where you
select the CobraNet input channel
you want to use and set up the
output transmitter.
You can use RHAON without digi-
tal audio distribution via CobraNet
to Control and Supervise your sys-
tem, or you can combine digital
and analog signal distribution for
redundant signal paths and/or life
safety applications. However, if
you use AES/EBU serial digital
inputs, all other audio inputs are
automatically disabled.
If you are not using CobraNet for
digital audio distribution in your
RHAON system, you can skip the
next few pages and move on to
Control mode (page 20).
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Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs
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CobraNet devices transmit and receive digital audio (48 or 96 kHz, 16, 20 or 24 bit) in bundles of up to 8 channels. The number of chan-
nels per bundle can vary, depending on settings for latency and resolution. The number of bundles available depends on network band-
width.
Each CobraNet bundle has a number from the following ranges:
0: Disables the receiver or transmitter.
1 thru 255: Multicast mode (many receivers can access the same bundle).
256 thru 65,279: Unicast mode (allows only one receiver to receive the bundle).
In order for CobraNet devices to communicate,
their Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive) bundle
numbers must match. RHAON devices are
equipped with two receivers and two transmit-
ters, their bundle numbers must be assigned
correctly so they can send and receive audio via
the network. RHAON software makes this easy.
In some cases the settings of a CobraNet
source will have already been established with
the source’s own proprietary software and can
be changed only with the manufacturer’s soft-
ware.. However, if allowed by the manufacturer,
you can set or reset both receiver and transmit-
ter bundle settings of any device found on the
CobraNet network using RHAON software.
The first step in setting up CobraNet routing is to
drag the CobraNet Source that was detected by
Scan Network into the system.
The CobraNet Source and the devices connect-
ed to it must have the same Sample Rate and
Latency settings. Right clicking on the CobraNet
Source Icon will open a pop up screen showing
the Sample Rate and Latency settings. We sug-
gest you accept the Source’s default settings
unless you have a specific reason to change
them.
You will then want to check the device settings to
make sure they are the same as the Source’s
settings. The settings must be the same for the
source and for all devices connected to it.
While latency may be changed here via point-
and-click, sample rate is pre-programmed in the
DSP firmware running in the loudspeaker. You
can switch sample rate by uploading the appro-
priate firmware to your device. Please refer to
“APPENDIX III: Updating DSP irmware” for
information on how to upload new firmware to
your device.
Next, check the bundle settings of the CobraNet Source device. The Source in our example has 4 Receivers and 4 Transmitters. The red
triangles on the left of its icon represent Rx bundles and the green triangles represent Tx bundles. Right clicking on one of the triangles
will open a pop up window that shows the bundle number.
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The next step is to connect
CobraNet Source Transmitters to
the CobraNet Receivers in the
RHAON loudspeakers. Click on
one of the Source’s green Tx
arrows and then on one of the
loudspeaker’s red Rx arrows to
connect the two. The loudspeaker’s
Receiver automatically inherits the
bundle settings of the Source
Transmitter. Keep repeating these
steps until all the loudspeakers are
connected.
To correct a mistake or change an
assignment, click on the Receiver
whose assignment you want to
change to select it or right-click on
the Receiver Icon and select
Disable Receiver from the menu
that pops up. Either method will
break the connection and allow you
to make a new one.
Since each CobraNet bundle can
carry 8 channels of digital audio,
you must make channel selections
individually.
Once your Tx and Rx bundle
assignments have been made,
open each loudspeaker’s
Properties window by double-click-
ing its icon. If the window does not
open in Connect mode, click on the
Connect tab at the top to display
the window shown at the right.
In the lower-right section of this
window, you make channel assign-
ments by clicking on one of the
white bundle tabs and then on one
of the DSP input tabs to connect
audio channels from the CobraNet
source to the RHAON loudspeak-
er’s CobraNet Receivers.
You can also assign Outputs 1 and
2 (selected under Assign CobraNet
Outputs) to the RHAON loudspeak-
er’’s CobraNet Transmitters.
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