QSC CM16a Manual

CM16aAmplifier Network MonitorHARDWARE MANUAL*TD-000086-00*TD-000086-00 Rev.D1675 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 USAMain Number (714) 754-6175

10UNPACKINGThere are no special unpacking precautions for the CM16a. Keep the original packing material for reuse in the rare event that service be re

11CONNECTING AUDIO INPUTSThe audio inputs are located on the rear panel. The CM16a uses terminal block connectors for the audio inputs. They are somet

12CONNECTING PAGE INPUTThe PAGE input connections are the same as the AUDIO INPUT connections. Please refer to the previous page for connector pinout.

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14LED INDICATORSWhen the power is switched “on”, all of the LED’s light briefly and then the PORT LED’s sequence through two patterns. The LED’s then

15There are three operating modes for recalling presets using the RLY/TRG IN of the CM16a and a set of external contacts (switch, relay or other such

16OPERATION- SERIAL PORT I/O INTERFACEThe RS-232 connector on the rear panel is used as a serial port input/output (I/O). This I/O port is used for ac

176) The Hyper Terminal main window will appear next, but blank. Type the letter “h” (for help) and then the “Enter” key. This will prompt the CM16a t

18DIMENSIONSSPECIFICATIONSPHYSICALHeight 1.72” (1 RU)Width 19” (standard rack mount)Depth 14.84” (37.7 cm), including rear supportsWeight 11 lbs (5 kg

19SPECIFICATIONSINPUT SIGNAL PROCESSINGFrequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.5 dB 10 Hz–80 kHz ±3 dBDistortion <0.01% THD+N @ +4 dBu out (page input &

2IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler

20CONTROL ROOM FOLDBACK MONITORINGSignal monitoring buses (per CM16) 1Number of Channels 4Internal signal tap points Pre-fader input signal 16Post-fad

21APPENDIX- RJ-45 Pinout for Standard Ethernet Patch Cable (both ends identical)This diagram shows the pinout for standard unshielded twisted-pair (UT

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3INTRODUCTION- OVERVIEWThe QSC CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor provides powerful amplifier management and zone paging capability in a QSControl networ

41- POWER switch2- Cooling air exhaust vents (intake vents are located on left side of chassis as viewed from the front)3- POWER on indicator4- DIAGNO

5SPECIAL FEATURES•DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that can be used for generating test signals•RS-232 Port for setting of network address informatio

6FUNCTIONS, BLOCK DIAGRAM & DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)AUDIO FUNCTIONSAudio Inputs- These are the 3-pin terminal block connectors used for

7FUNCTIONS, BLOCK DIAGRAM & DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)AUDIO MONITOR CHAIN FUNCTIONSPre-Fader Monitor- Monitors the audio path at the point

8FUNCTIONS, BLOCK DIAGRAM & DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)PAGING FUNCTIONSInput Sensitivity- Sets the sensitivity of the Page Input to either

9NETWORK DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)The simplest network configuration is a single system controller computer and a CM16a connected by a single Ethernet c