User manual CREST AUDIO N-CODER

[. . . ] When a 9VDC battery has been installed in the N-Coder AND the wall adapter is connected, the N-Coder will use the wall adapter as its primary power source. The N-Coder must always be self-powered ­ a connected Input Processing Module does not supply power to the N-Coder. 12VDC in port On/Off switch N-Coder Setup Jumpers. All NC Modules have internal jumpers used to set the module for operation with NexSys or N-Coder. These jumpers are labeled "W4 W5" on the Input module circuit board. The "NC-NXS" jumper position allows operation with NexSys, while the "NCODE" jumper position permits the Input module to be programmed through N-Coder (or N-Coder/PC software) when the amplifier is off. [. . . ] The following NC-IPN (Basic Input module) parameters are common to all NC Input Processing modules: Parameter CH A Level CH B Level Phase WRITE TO MODULE STORE TO MEMORY READ FROM MEMORY Selectable Values 0dB to -80dB 0dB to -80dB A+ B+ / A- B- / A- B+ / A+ BYes / No Yes / No Yes / No Channel A and B levels are attenuated in whole number dB steps. Four different channel phase settings are available. Once you have adjusted a parameter to the desired value, press ENTER. This will cause the displayed parameter value to be saved into the N-Coder's buffer. This will be indicated by the asterisks that appear to either side of the displayed ("current") value. Writing Settings to the Module Parameter adjustments can be saved to the non-volatile module memory by scrolling to the "Write To Module" menu command, selecting the value "Yes", and pressing ENTER: WRITE TO MODULE Yes * * Remember that when you execute a "Write to Module" menu command, only those parameter values that are bracketed by asterisks will be written to the module! Storing Settings Within the N-Coder The "Store to Memory" menu command permits the storage of up to 32 module parameter settings within the N-Coder. Settings may be read from a module and then stored in the N-Coder for `porting' to other modules, or settings can be configured right in the NCoder for downloading to modules later. Settings are stored in the N-Coder even if the NCoder is turned off; only overwriting these settings will cause them to change. Once parameter values have been selected and stored in the N-Coder's buffer (by pressing ENTER with the desired parameter values displayed), this data can be stored in the NCoder by scrolling to the "Store to Memory" menu command: STORE TO MEMORY 1: ???* * Notice the second line of the display. N-Coder permits the storage of up to 32 module presets; the display above indicates that preset #1 is empty and is ready to use for storage. With the `Up' [ ] and `Down' [ ] VALUE keys, you may scroll among the 32 presets. Press ENTER to store the parameter values currently residing in the N-Coder's buffer as Preset #1. The display will briefly show: Storing to Buffer 1 When a "Store to Memory" menu command is executed, only the parameter values currently in effect (bracketed by asterisks) will be written to the N-Coder's memory!N-Coder automatically assigns the module name to the Preset title. If you scroll to the "Read from Memory" menu command, you can use the VALUE keys to view the various stored presets in the N-Coder. Presets will display like this: READ FROM MEMORY 1: NC-IPN Recalling Stored N-Coder Settings for Download to Input Processing Module Stored settings residing in the N-Coder can be easily downloaded to Input Processing Modules. Connect the N-Coder to the Input Processing Module using the supplied RJ-14 cable. Once turned on, the N-Coder will display: Crest Audio, Inc Revision N. NN N-Coder will automatically identify the connected module, read its current settings, and briefly display the module ID (NC-IPN is used as an example here): Reading Module: NC-IPN Then N-Coder will display current parameters for the connected module, beginning with: CH A Level -80dB * * Scroll through the adjustable parameters, using the `Up' [ ] and `Down' [ ] MENU keys until the following is displayed: READ FROM MEMORY: No Using the `Up' [ ] and `Down' [ ] VALUE keys, you can scroll among the 32 stored presets. Once you find the desired preset for the connected module, the display will look like this: READ FROM MEMORY: 1: NC-IPN (Note that N-Coder will not permit module settings for one type of module to be downloaded to a different module type). Press ENTER to move the display presets from NCoder memory to the N-Coder's buffer. [. . . ] However, to work with a different module type, power must be cycled. N-Coder SPECIFICATIONS Display: Connectors: Power Source: Controls: 2 x 16 character LCD window RJ-14 jack connection to NC module (cable supplied) 12VDC external power input (supplied), or 9VDC battery On/Off switch and panel buttons (MENU, VALUE, ENTER) N-Coder RJ-14 Cable Pinout Information N-Coder - Menu Command Overview by Module NC-IPN - Basic Input NC-IPE - Input with Priority Page NC-SEQ - Stereo EQ Parameter CH A Level CH B Level Phase WRITE TO MODULE STORE TO MEMORY READ FROM MEMORY NC-MEQ - Mono EQ CH A Level CH B Level Phase EQ LF Boost EQ LF Freq EQ LF BW EQ LM Boost EQ LM Freq EQ LM BW EQ HM Boost EQ HM Freq EQ HM BW EQ HF Boost EQ HF Freq EQ HF BW HPF Freq HPF Trim LPF Freq LPF Trim WRITE TO MODULE STORE TO MEMORY READ FROM MEMORY NC-MCO - Mono Crossover CH A Level CH B Level Phase CH A EQ LF Boost CH A EQ LF Freq CH A EQ LF BW CH A EQ LM Boost CH A EQ LM Freq CH A EQ LM BW CH A EQ HM Boost CH A EQ HM Freq CH A EQ HM BW CH A EQ HF Boost CH A EQ HF Freq CH A EQ HF BW CH B EQ LF Boost CH B EQ LF Freq CH B EQ LF BW CH B EQ LM Boost CH B EQ LM Freq CH B EQ LM BW CH B EQ HM Boost CH B EQ HM Freq CH B EQ HM BW CH B EQ HF Boost CH B EQ HF Freq CH B EQ HF BW WRITE TO MODULE STORE TO MEMORY READ FROM MEMORY NC-SCO - Stereo Crossover Selectable Values CH A Level CH B Level Phase 0dB to -80dB 0dB to -80dB A+ AAA+ B+ BB+ B- WRITE TO MODULE STORE TO MEMORY READ FROM MEMORY EQ LF Boost EQ LF Freq EQ LF BW EQ LM Boost EQ LM Freq EQ LM BW EQ HM Boost EQ HM Freq EQ HM BW EQ HF Boost EQ HF Freq EQ HF BW HPF Freq HPF Trim LPF Freq LPF Trim Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No -12 to +12dB 20Hz to 2kHz 1/6 to 1-2/3 oct. -12 to +12dB 20Hz to 2kHz 1/6 to 1-2/3 oct. -12 to +12dB 210Hz to 20kHz 1/6 to 1-2/3 oct. -12 to +12dB 210Hz to 20kHz 1/6 to 1-2/3 oct. 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