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CDi DriveCore Series Operation Manual
Welcome
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Crown CDi DriveCore installation amplifier, one in a complete line of high-performance amplifiers based on exclusive
DriveCore technology. The CDi DriveCore Series amplifiers are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards and
offer system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st-century installed-sound applications. Versatile, compact,
and highly energy-efficient, CDi DriveCore Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power
amplifier technology.
Features
• Exclusive multi-patented DriveCore™ Technology – The patented DriveCore integrated circuit combines hundreds of discrete circuits into one chip for
better performance, lower power consumption, and improved reliability
• BLU link digital audio transport – Up to 256 Channels of digital audio over Category 5e cabling (available on BLU link CDi DriveCore models)
• Supports configuration and control using HiQnet
®
Audio Architect™
• Monitoring and control over TCP/IP
• Color LCD and front panel user interface for amplifier configuration, control, and monitoring
• Programmable GPIO (general purpose input/output) control port
• Digital signal processing (Input/output EQ filters, crossover, input/output delay, LevelMAX
TM
limiters)
• Support for importing of FIR filter coefficients
• 20 device presets – 1 factory and 19 user
• 96kHz/32-bit floating-point signal processing
• Universal power supply with PFC for reduced current draw and industry-leading efficiency
• Power saving modes
• Remote power off – Sleep mode activated via AUX port
• 70Vrms/100Vrms direct drive
• Each channel independently configurable for low z or high z operation
• Advanced protection circuits – Amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, overheating, over/under-voltage,
and high-frequency overload
• Three year, no-fault transferable warranty – Your investment is fully protected
• Complies with GreenEdge™ by HARMAN – Environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efficient
operation
• Support for BSS Audio
®
Soundweb™ Contrio™ Ethernet wall controllers
• Included speaker tunings for various JBL
®
speaker models
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides the necessary information to safely and correctly setup and operate your Crown product. It does not cover every aspect of installation,
setup, or operation that might occur under every condition. For additional information, please contact technical support, your system installer, or retailer.
We strongly recommend you read all instructions, warnings, and cautions contained in this manual. Also, for your protection, please register your product
at www.warranty.harmanpro.com. And save your bill of sale — it’s your official proof of purchase.
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