Crown Audio IQ P.I.P.-DSP - Manual (Page 7)

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IQ–P.I.P.–DSP Programmable Input Processor with DSP for IQ Systems
Reference Manual
1.1 Unpacking
The unit is shipped in a protective antistatic bag.
CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY DAMAGE
THE UNIT.
Use caution when handling the unit.
Carefully ground yourself BEFORE touching the unit.
For added safety, touch the outer metal collar of either
Crown Bus connector. Avoid unnecessarily touching
the components, edge connector or solder pads on
the circuit boards.
Please unpack and inspect the unit for any damage
that may have occurred during transit. If damage is
found, notify the transportation company immediately.
Only you, the consignee, may initiate a claim with the
carrier for shipping damage. Crown will be happy to
cooperate fully as needed. Save the shipping carton
as evidence of damage for the shipper’s inspection.
Even if the unit arrived in perfect condition, as most do,
save all packing materials.
NEVER SHIP THE UNIT
WITHOUT THE FACTORY PACK.
1 Welcome
The IQ–P.I.P.–DSP is a powerful IQ component that con-
nects an IQ-compatible amplifier to the Crown Bus of
an
IQ System so the amplifier can be controlled and
monitored. Its DSP (digital signal processing) capabili-
ties enable it to offer a variety of programmable func-
tions, such as filters and crossovers, signal delay, input
compressor and output limiter and a variety of other
useful features similar to those included with our other
SmartAmp
™ IQ P.I.P.s. The module is powered by the
amplifier (an external AC power adapter may be re-
quired with certain amplifiers).
The IQ–P.I.P.–DSP is a PIP2 input module for Crown
P.I.P. ® (programmable input processor) and PIP2-com-
patible amplifiers. Because it is also an IQ2-series com-
ponent, it supports Crown’s UCODE protocol and
requires an
IQ System ® with an IQ2-compatible IQ in-
terface. UCODE (universal code) enables users and
third parties to develop custom software objects to con-
trol and monitor
IQ2-compatible components like the
IQ–P.I.P.–DSP.
To ensure fast and accurate processing, the IQ–P.I.P.-
DSP features two separate onboard processors. A
Motorola 6811 microprocessor inside the
P.I.P. over-
sees communication with the IQ System and most
SmartAmp features (similar to an IQ–P.I.P.–SMT). A
Motorola 56002 microprocessor handles all digital sig-
nal processing.
Each IQ–P.I.P.–DSP is easy to install and includes an IQ
address switch, allowing the unit to have a unique ad-
dress on the Crown Bus. Its error-tolerant design en-
ables it to automatically reset itself if noise “spikes” or
other disturbances are encountered.
This manual will help you successfully install your unit.
We strongly recommend you read all the instructions,
warnings and cautions contained within. Also for your
protection, please send in the warranty registration card
today and save the bill of sale since it is your official
proof of purchase.
Fig. 1.1 IQ–P.I.P.–DSP