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Rane CP 64 (1999-2004 version) User Manual

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RECOMMENDED CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

The CP 64 is a very versatile instrument. While this allows it to conform to the requirements of a large number of system

applications, it also results in complexity. For this reason, it is very important to use an organized approach to system calibra-
tion. Once the internal switches are set and the system is connected, take the time for proper calibration. The following is an
ordered list of system adjustments that should make calibration easy and result in optimum performance. Most important:
• Program Priority Assign is set to Off
• Ducker is Off
• Zone Limit Threshold is set to +20 dBu
• Page Zone Levels are set to minimum
• Remote Control is not selected
• Page Zone Assign is set to Both

The following procedure assumes that microphones are used for Page sources. The procedure (except for the exact

wording) is the same for other Page sources.

Make sure the POWER is off!

Control Presets:
Page settings (repeat for second page input):
• Input Pad

Mic/Line as required

• Input gain trim

Center (12:00)

• Detector Threshold

Min (ccw, Active)

• Paging assign

Both

• Paging Level, Zone 1

Min

• Paging Level, Zone 2

Min

• Phantom Power

As required. Default Off

(internal)

• Pre/Post summing

As required. Default Pre-VCA

(internal)

• Page Priority

As required. Default Page 1

(internal)

Program Input settings:
• Input Level controls

Min

• Program Priority Input Threshold

Set to

50 at factory (internal adjust

−∞

to

35 dBu)

• Program Priority Input Release Time

Set to 12 sec. at factory (internal adjust 2 to 20 sec.)

• Program Priority Assign

Off

Zone Settings (repeat for second zone):
• Zone Level

Max

• Program Select

L1 (if your input is on L1).

• Ducker

OFF

• Ducker Depth

Center (about 15 dB)

• RMT (Remote)

Out (front panel)

• EQ

Flat (center detent position)

• Stereo/Mono switch

As required (internal - zone 1 only, default:stereo)

• Expand Source

As required (Zone/Program/Page)

• Limiter Threshold

+

20 dBu

System Connections:
• Connect Page Microphones or Line Level paging source
• Connect Program Sources
• Connect Outputs to Amps
• Connect Remote Controls

You are now ready to calibrate the CP 64…