Crown Audio PIP-BLU Module - Manual (Page 9)

Networked PIP Series
Reference Manual
page 9
Slide PIP Into Amplifier
BACK PANEL
OF PIP
AMPLIFIER
Rotate PIP Module 180 o
Plug In CABLE A
Plug In CABLE B
Rotate PIP Module 180 o
In Opposite Direction
Connect the PIP-Lite Module to the
Amplifier
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. Attach the ribbon cables from the amplifier to
the ribbon-cable connectors. The 20-pin cable
(A) should connect to the connector (J2A)
closest to the corner and the 18 pin cable (B)
should connect to the other connector.
Important: Be careful when attaching the ribbon
cable to the connector. Don’t pull cables out if they
are short. Applying pressure to an improperly seated
connector could cause the keying tabs, which ensure
proper pin alignment, to break. Connecting the
ribbon cables with improper pin alignment will likely
result in damage to the PIP module.
Mount the PIP Module in the Amplifier
1. With both cables firmly attached, turn the PIP
to an upright position. Verify that the cables run
untwisted between the amplifier and the PIP
module.
2. Insert the PIP module into the amplifier while
taking care not to crimp, pinch or stretch the
ribbon cables.
3. Fasten the PIP module to the amplifier rear
panel with the two supplied mounting screws.
Be sure to use the supplied star-washers for a
good ground connection.
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 twice 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).