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Crown CDi Series Control

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Interactive Main Menu

Interactive Front Panel Display

Updating Firmware

Service Information

Controls

Wiring and Connectivity

Configurations in System Architect

Diagnostic Information


Use your mouse to navigate the front panel as if you were pressing the actual buttons

Welcome to the CDi Front Panel


Click The Sel / Enter Button

As The Amp Powers Up

Crown CDi Series ControlFactory Default Screen

Click on the Sel / Enter Button To Begin

Crown CDi Series ControlPresets Or Configuration

Use The front Panel Buttons to Navigate

Choose Presets Or Configuration Menu

Crown CDi Series ControlPreset 1 Factory Defaults

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Crown CDi Series ControlConfiguration Menu

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 Low Impedance

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 High Z For 70 Volt Operation

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 Low Impedance

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 High Z for 70Volt Operation


Click to View Setup In System Architect

Amplifier Set for 70 Volt Both Channels

Crown CDi Series ControlStereo Input

Channel 1 And Channel 2 Inputs Are Independent And Controlled By Individual Gain Controls

Crown CDi Series ControlCH1 + CH2 Input

Channel 1 And Channel 2 Inputs are Summed Together And Controlled By Channel 1 Gain Control

Crown CDi Series ControlInput “Y” Enabled

Channel 1 Input Is Paralleled to Channel 2’s Input Path And Both Are Controlled By Channel 1 Gain Control

Crown CDi Series ControlAmplifier Crossover Off


Click to View Crossover In System Architect

Amplifier Crossover At 90 Hz



Amplifier Crossover At 100 Hz



Amplifier Crossover At 1.2kHz



Amplifier Crossover At 1.5k Hz



Amplifier Crossover At 2.0kHz



Amplifier Crossover At 90Hz

Both Channels Output for Subs


Click to View EQ In System Architect

Enables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect

Channel 1 EQ Enabled

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 EQ Disabled

Disables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect


Click to View EQ In System Architect

Channel 2 EQ Enabled

Enables Channel 2 EQ Created In System Architect

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 EQ Disabled

Disables Channel 2 EQ Created In System Architect


Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds

Channel 1 Delay 0.0ms

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Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 Delay Off

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 Delay 0.0ms






























Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 Delay Off

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 Limiter OFF

Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 1 Limiter -3dB

Initiates A Limiter On Channel 1 At -3dB Below Clipping





Crown CDi Series ControlChannel 2 Limiter Off







Crown CDi Series ControlStereo Output

Crown CDi Series ControlBridge-Mono Output


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90Hz Crossover

Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output


100Hz Crossover

Back



1.2KHz Crossover

Back



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1.5kHz Crossover



Back

2.0kHz Crossover



2-Channel Subs

Back

Both Channel Outputs 90Hz and Below For Subs


Screenshot Of EQ Setup In System Architect

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EQ Programmed in System Architect


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EQ Programmed in System Architect

Crown CDi Series ControlUpdating Firmware In System Architect

If a newer version of firmware exists, System Architect will ask if you want to update the firmware.

Crown CDi Series ControlUpdating Firmware In System Architect

Check the appropriate update box and then click the “Begin Update” box.


After the firmware is updated, you can chose to send the previous settings back to the amplifier or receive the settings from the amplifier which will leave the amplifier back at factory defaults

Updating Firmware In System Architect

Crown CDi Series ControlService Information

In the event that your amplifier should require service, a Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for

product being sent to the factory for service. You can create the SRA by going to www.crownaudio.com/support/factserv.htm.

If you do not have access to our website, call

1-800-342-6939, extension 8205 and we’ll create the

SRA for you.


Signal Flow In System Architect


Input & Output In System Architect

Choose Input Setup Or Test System With Onboard Pink Noise Generator

Select Dual Or Bridge-Mono Output


EQ In System Architect

CDi Has Both Input And Output EQ


Crossovers In System Architect

View Of Sample Crossover


Delay & Limiters In System Architect

Select Up To 50ms Of Delay

Selectable Clip Limiting


Select & Store Presets In System Architect

Select From UP To 19 User Configured Presets


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Output Voltage Settings

Choose Between Low and High Impedance Output. Selecting High Impedance (70 Volt) Automatically Enables A 70Hz Hi-Pass Filter


HiQnet Software

http://hiqnet.harmanpro.com/

Follow this Link To Download The Most Current Version of System Architect


Input And Output Wiring

Dual Output Wiring Bridge-Mono Output Wiring

CDi Terminal Block Output Wiring


Input / Output Wiring

Basic Dual Output Wiring Basic Bridge-Mono Wiring



Phoenix Input Connector Balanced And Unbalanced Wiring

Balanced And Unbalanced Input Connections

RCA to Phoenix Connector


Front Panel Controls & Indicators

Power Switch

Blue Power LED

Detented Rotary Gain Controls

Backlit LCD Display Display

Navigation controls

Meter LEDs

Indicates Amplifier Is Ready To Pass Audio

Signal Will Flash With Audio

Flashes When Output Exceeds -20dB Below Clip

Flashes When Output Exceeds -10dB Below Clip

Turns On At Onset Of Audible Distortion

Turns on Under Extreme Thermal Conditions


Back Panel Connections

Removable IEC Power Connector

4-Position Barrier Strip Output Terminals

Type B USB Connector For Use With HiQnet System Architect

Variable Speed Front to Rear Airflow

Two 3-pin detachable Phoenix-type connectors each accept a balanced line-level input signal



Typical 70 Volt Wiring

Crown CDi Series ControlAmplifier Status Screens

Hold In the 3 Front Panel Buttons While Powering Up Amplifier. Screen Will Say “Press Me" and Fan Will Turn On High. Pressing Each Button Will Display Each Button’s Function.

Crown CDi Series ControlAmplifier Status Screens


Press The 3 Control Buttons Simultaneously While the Amplifier Is On And Use The Next and Previous buttons to Scroll Through The Status Screens

Channel 1 & 2 Heat Sink Temperature

Amplifier Status Screens


Amplifier Firmware Version & System Architect Address



Power Supply Temperature



Programmable Fan Modes

In Hi mode the fan will turn on at 53CIn LO mode, the fan will turn on at 33CIn Fan On mode, the fan is always on high



In XTi, CDi, and DSi amplifiers, the fan will turn on in “Fan Hi” mode when the internal heat sink temperature reaches 53C.

To change the fan mode, the “Next” button is held down at start up. A more sensitive “Fan Lo” will be initiated. The fan will turn on at 33C and off at 23C. To disable it, hold down the “Next” button at start up and the fan will return to normal.

To change to “Fan On” mode, hold down the “Sel” button at start up and the fan will stay on high continuously. To disable it, hold down the “Sel” at start up and the fan will return to normal.


Documents

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