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INTRODUCTION- OVERVIEW

The QSC CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor provides powerful amplifier management and zone paging capability in a QSControl networked audio

system using Ethernet networking technology to communicate with the host computer/system controller.

The host computer uses the QSControl application software to operate the networked audio system, including the CM16a’s and their amplifiers. The

software operates on the Microsoft Windows NT® version 4.0 operating system and can be customized using Microsoft® Visual Basic Professional

Edition.

This manual outlines the capabilities of the CM16a as well as its installation and connections. The operation of the CM16a is accomplished using

QSC’s QSControl software. Note that not all hardware features may be supported by the current software revision. Please refer to the software’s

documentation & help file for information regarding software features, usage and functions.

Each CM16a performs control and monitoring functions for up to 16 amplifier channels. This could be up to eight 2-channel or four 4-channel ampli-

fiers (or some combination of these) at the time this document was printed. The amplifiers supported by the CM16a are the PowerLight, PL2, PL2A,

DCA, and CX series of QSC amplifiers that have a built-in DataPort. Models that do not have a built-in DataPort or models that have a DP-1 option or

“V2” DataPort (such as the EX, MXa, & ISA series) are NOT supported by the CM16a.

The DataPort connections are made with ordinary VGA computer monitor-type cables (HD-15 male-to-male). These cables are the same type that are

used on personal computer systems to connect the monitor to the computer. This allows you to use commonly available cabling for interconnecting

amplifiers to the CM16a. Each DataPort connection supports the control and monitoring functions for two audio channels. When using the CM16a

with amplifiers that have more than two channels (such as the 4 channel cinema amplifiers) additional DataPort connections are required.

The CM16a is a control and monitoring device that relies on software to do its job. The functions and capabilities provided in the design of the

CM16a can only be realized with proper software implementation. Keep in mind that this manual’s intent is to outline these capabilities and provide

a reference for properly installing and interconnecting the CM16a to the networked system’s host computer, the audio inputs and the amplifiers to be

controlled and monitored. A thorough knowledge of the control software’s features and operation will provide the best possible results for the end

user.

From all of us at QSC Audio Products, thank you for your purchase.

Note: PL2A amplifiers have programmable filters and crossovers. This makes gain “reporting” to the host unreliable as the

frequency content relates directly to reported output levels. Since the output level is used to calculate gain, it is not possible

to guarantee accurate gain reporting when the PL2A is set for any of its various frequency boost/cut/crossover modes.

WARNING

While QSC has endeavored to develop and produce the most dependable and robust ‘network’ audio product for your use,

due to the myriad of network situations and equipment that may be encountered in its implementation, QSC cannot be held

responsible for network conflicts and associated consequences that may result. For this reason, QSC strongly recommends

that the network used for implementation of QSControl products be completely separate from all other networks, data or oth-

erwise. As such, should you elect to integrate QSControl products with your existing network system, all risks attendant to

such integration of QSControl products with your existing network or network systems are assumed by you. While QSC

strives to provide the highest quality technical solutions for networked audio products, in no event will QSC or its suppliers

be held liable for any damages, consequential, incidental or otherwise, including any claims for lost profits and/or savings

resulting from any attempted integration of QSControl products with your networking systems. No agent, employee or repre-

sentative of QSC has any authority to alter or modify in any manner, the disclosures and recommendations set forth herein.

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