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Crown DSi 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

Crown DSi Series ControlWelcome to the DSi Front Panel

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


Click The Sel / Enter Button

As The Amp Powers Up


Click on the Sel / Enter Button To Begin

Factory Default Screen


Use The front Panel Buttons to Navigate

Choose Presets Or Configuration Menu

Presets Or Configuration

Crown DSi Series ControlPreset 1 Factory Default Amplifier


View In System Architect

Preset 2 JBL 3631



Preset 3 JBL 3631T Low Frequency



Preset 4 JBL 3631T Mid / Highs



Preset 5 JBL 3632



Preset 7 JBL 3632 Mid / Highs



Preset 8 JBL 4622



Preset 9 JBL 4632



Preset 11 JBL 4632T Mid / Highs



Preset 12 JBL 4675C4 Low Frequency



Preset 13 JBL 5674 Low Frequency

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Preset 14 JBL 5674 Mid / Highs



Preset 15 JBL 4641

Crown DSi Series ControlPreset 16 JBL 4642A


Crown DSi Series ControlBlank Preset

Crown DSi Series ControlConfiguration Menu

Crown DSi Series ControlStereo Input

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

Crown DSi Series ControlCH1 + CH2 Input

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

Crown DSi 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 DSi Series ControlAmplifier Crossover Off



Amplifier Crossover At 90 Hz



Amplifier Crossover At 1.2kHz



Amplifier Crossover At 1.5kHz



Amplifier Crossover At 2kHz




Both Channels Output For Subs



Channel 1 EQ Enabled

Enables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 EQ Disabled

Disables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect



Channel 2 EQ Enabled

Enables Channel 2 EQ Created In System Architect

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 2 EQ Disabled

Disables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 Delay 0.0ms

Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 Delay 1ms


Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 Delay Off

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 2 Delay 0.0ms


Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 2 Delay Off

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 Limiter OFF

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 1 Limiter -3dB

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

Crown DSi Series ControlChannel 2 Limiter OFF

Crown DSi Series ControlStereo Output

Crown DSi Series ControlBridge-Mono Output


Back

90Hz Crossover

Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output

Crown DSi Series Control100Hz Crossover

Back


Crown DSi Series Control 1.2KHz Crossover

Back



Back

1.5kHz Crossover



Back

2.0kHz Crossover


Crown DSi Series Control2-Channel Subs

Back

Both Channel Outputs 90Hz and Below For Subs

Crown DSi Series ControlPreset 2 JBL 3631

BackClick to View Crossover


Back

Preset 2 JBL 3631

Click to View Equalization

Biamped Configuration With Lows To Channel 1 And Mid-Highs To Channel 2

Crown DSi Series ControlPreset 3 JBL 3631T-LF

BackClick to View Crossover

Crown DSi Series ControlPreset 3 JBL 3631T-LF

Click to View EqualizationBack

Part Of Tri-amped Configuration With Amplifier In Bridge-mono For Lows


Back

Preset 4 JBL 3631T-MH

Part Of Tri-amped Configuration With Mids To Channel 1 And Highs To Channel 2


Back

Preset 5 JBL 3632

Click to View Crossover


Back

Preset 5 JBL 3632




Back

Preset 6 JBL 3632T-LF



Back





Back

Preset 7 JBL 3632T- MH



Back

Preset 7 JBL 3632T-MH




Back

Preset 8 JBL 4622



Back

Preset 9 JBL 4632



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Back

Preset 11 JBL 4632T--MH



Back

Preset 12 JBL 4675C4 LF



Back

Preset 13 JBL 5674--LF



Back

Preset 14 JBL 5674--MH



Back

Preset 15 JBL 4641

Amplifier Is Configured In Bridge-Mono For Subwoofer


Back

Preset 16 JBL 4642A

Amplifier Is Configured In Bridge-Mono For Subwoofer


Back

Preset 17 JBL 8330A

Amplifier Is Configured For full Range Surround Speakers


Back

Preset 18 JBL 8340A

Amplifier Is Configured For full Range Surround Speakers


Screenshot Of EQ Setup In System Architect

Back

EQ Programmed in System Architect


BackScreenshot Of EQ Setup In System Architect

EQ Programmed in System Architect

Crown DSi Series ControlDSi 8M Monitor

Monitor Speaker Volume Control

Processor Amplifier Selector

VU Bar Graph Test

Jack

Internal Speaker Power Switch

Channel Select Buttons

DSi 8M Monitor Front Panel Controls And Indicators

Crown DSi 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 DSi 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 DSi 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

Crown DSi Series ControlInput & Output In System Architect

Choose Input Setup Or Test System With Onboard Pink Noise Generator

Select Dual Or Bridge-Mono Output

Crown DSi Series ControlEQ In System Architect

Sample EQ From JBL 4632

Input and Output EQ

Crown DSi Series ControlCrossovers In System Architect

View of 225Hz Crossover

Crown DSi Series ControlDelay & Limiters In System Architect

Select Up To 50ms Of Delay

Selectable Clip Limiting

Crown DSi Series ControlSelect & Store Presets In System Architect

Select 17 Presets Designed For JBL Cinema Speakers Or Create And Save User Defined Presets

Crown DSi Series ControlInput And Output Wiring

Dual Output Wiring Bridge-Mono Output Wiring

DSi Terminal Block Output Wiring

Crown DSi Series ControlInput / Output Wiring

Basic Dual Output Wiring

Basic Bridge-Mono Wiring

DSi 8M

DSi 8M

Crown DSi Series ControlInput And Output Wiring

Phoenix Input Connector Balanced And Unbalanced Wiring

Balanced And Unbalanced Input Connections

RCA to Phoenix Connector

DB-25 Pin outs For DSi 8M Monitor

Crown DSi Series ControlFront 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

Crown DSi Series ControlBack Panel Connections

Removable IEC Power Connector

Dual Neutrik Speakon Output Connectors

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

HD-15 Connector for cinema I/O compatibility with DSi-8M System Monitor

Crown DSi Series ControlHiQnet Software

http://hiqnet.harmanpro.com/

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


Connect To Speaker Channel Outputs

Removable IEC Power Connector

3 10-Pin Phoenix Output Connectors

6 HD-15 Connectors To Connect Directly to DSi Amplifiers

Main Input From Processor

Adjust Input from Cinema Processor

Adjust Bar Graph Sensitivity

Adjust Levels From Amplifier Outputs

Optional Input Connector

Emergency AC Power Input

“EX” Selector

DSi 8M Monitor Back Panel


Typical Cinema Wiring

Input And Output Wiring

Left

Center

Right

Subwoofer

Left / Right Surrounds

Back Left / Right Surrounds


Amplifier 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.


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 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.


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