Page 2 - 5 Volvo Drive; Important Safety Instructions
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read and keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • To prevent shock o...
Page 3 - Contents
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Contents QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ..............
Page 5 - Operations Guide – DOC. 6272; Introduction; Features and Functions
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Operations Guide – DOC. 6272 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series • 1 QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers: QM-AMP3x80 Series Introduction Features and Functions The Crestron ® QM-AMP3x80 (hereinafter referred to as AMP3x80) seri...
Page 6 - Applications; The following diagram shows an AMP3x80 in a lectern application.
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Applications The AMP3x80 series of amplifiers are part of the Crestron MediaManager line of integrated presentation solutions. They are ideally suited to work with Crestron’s MediaManager wall plate media centers, FlipTop media centers, rec...
Page 7 - Specifications; SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Specifications The following table provides specifications for the QM-AMP3x80 series of amplifiers. QM-AMP3x80 Series Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Cresnet Power Requirements 3 Watts (24VDC @ 0.125A) Default Net ID 09 Control System ...
Page 8 - Physical Description
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Physical Description The AMP3x80 is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels. The front panel has a master power switch and LED to indicate AC power. All audio input and output, Cresnet system, and power connec...
Page 9 - Ports
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QM-AMP3x80 Physical Views 19.00 in (48.26 cm) 18.52 in (47.04 cm) 17.01 in (43.21 cm) 1.96 in (4.99 cm) 12.53 in (31.82 cm) AMP3x80SR AMP3x80MM NOTE: The rear panel of the AMP3x80MM, which has different connectors than the AMP3x80SR, is sho...
Page 10 - INPUTS; QMI-AMP3x80SR and QMI-AMP3x80MM is labeled
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series INPUTS The AMP3x80 contains three sets of balanced/unbalanced, line-level audio inputs. On the QM/QMI-AMP3x80MM, two of the inputs are reserved for program audio and one input is reserved for speech audio. The inputs are labeled to designat...
Page 11 - POWER; NET CONTROL; position, the amplifier will be controlled and monitored by the; BYPASS; SETUP LED and Pushbutton; SETUP; switch on the front panel is in the “ON” position.; NET; Industry Compliance
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Switches, Buttons, and Indicators POWER This two-position switch, located on the front panel, turns operating power to the AMP3x80 circuitry on and off. A built-in LED indicates when the switch is in the “ON” position. The switch must be in...
Page 12 - Setup; Network Wiring
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfe...
Page 13 - WIRE GAUGE; Identity Code; The Net ID of the AMP3x80 has been factory set to; NOTE
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right side of the equation. Resistance Equation R = Resistance (refer to table below). L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.PF = Power factor of entir...
Page 14 - Current Network Devices; Set Net ID by TSID
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series There are two different methods—Method A or Method B—for setting the Net ID: Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID), described below, applies to devices in a Cresnet system with a 2-Series control system that require a single unit be the on...
Page 15 - Serial Number to TSID Conversion
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers 3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number . The “Set Net ID by TSID” window appears, shown below. The window is first displayed with the data fields empty. 4. Click on the Search for Touch Settable Dev...
Page 16 - Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed press the; Rack Mounting; To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series “Serial Number to TSID Conversion Tool” Window 3. Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed; press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number. NOTE: Enter serial numbers, including spaces, exactly as they appear on...
Page 17 - vacated by the screws in step 1.; Stacking; To prevent injury and / or equipment damage due to electric shock,
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers 2. Position a rack ear so that its mounting holes align with the holes vacated by the screws in step 1. 3. Secure the ear to the unit with the two screws from step 1, as shown in the following diagram. Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting USE C...
Page 18 - The QMI-AMP3x80MM speech output is rated at 100V.; Connecting Audio Sources; Connecting Speakers to Audio Outputs
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Hardware Connections for the QM-AMP3x80MM (Back of the Unit is Shown) CRESNET: TO CONTROL SYSTEM AND OTHER CRESNET DEVICES FROM LINE VOLTAGE STEREO OUTPUT: TO 4/8 OHM SPEAKERS AUDIO INPUTS: FROM AUDIO SOURCES SPEECH OUTPUT: TO LOUDSPEAKER N...
Page 19 - prior to connecting speakers to avoid damage to equipment.; Configuration Software; Have a question or comment about Crestron software?; Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC; software for creating and fine-tuning a QuickMedia system.
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers The QM-AMP3x80SR has three outputs that are rated for use with three 70V public address speakers. The outputs on the QMI-AMP3x80SR are rated for use with 100V public address speakers. WARNING: The audio outputs operate at high voltage/curre...
Page 20 - Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder; While SIMPL Windows can be used to configure the AMP3x80, Crestron
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series The following are the earliest useable software version requirements for the PC: • (Optional) SystemBuilder (Requires SIMPL Windows). • SIMPL Windows version 2.05.08 or later with library update file 291. Requires SIMPL+ ® Cross Compiler ve...
Page 22 - C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager; Device Library; Setting the Net ID in Device Settings; Net ID
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate an AMP3x80 into the system, drag the QM-AMP3x80 from the Cresnet Control Modules | QM Series folder of the Device Library and drop it in System Views . The QM-RMCRX system tree displ...
Page 23 - QM-AMP3x80 Symbol in Programming Manager; INPUT DESCRIPTION; OUTPUT DESCRIPTION; OUTPUT DESCRIPTION; Example Program
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers QM-AMP3x80 Symbol in Programming Manager Programming Manager is where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The following describes the AMP3x80 symbol in the SIMPL Windows Programming Manager. QM-A...
Page 24 - Uploading and Upgrading; ) or as a standalone utility. The Viewport; Communication Settings; For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Uploading and Upgrading Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system, Crestron programming software allows the programmer to upload programs and projects after their development to the system and network devices. However, there ...
Page 25 - select; Setup | Communications; to open the “Port Settings” window.; as the connection type. Verify that an available COM; OK; button to save the settings and close the window.
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Typical Connection Diagram When Uploading 1. Open the Crestron Viewport. Either launch the stand-alone version of Viewport or start SIMPL Windows and from the menu bar, select Tools | Viewport . 2. Refer to the following figure after this s...
Page 26 - Diagnostics | Establish; . This should display a window that; Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program; Upload via SIMPL Windows; SIMPL; Open; Upload via Crestron Viewport; page 20 has been performed.; File Transfer | Send Program
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series “Port Settings” Window NOTE: The parameters shown in the illustration above are the port settings for a 2- Series control system. Consult the Operations Guide for the control system being used for exact parameter selection. 4. To verify com...
Page 27 - Browse; What to Send; Send Program; Diagnostics
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers File Transfer | Send Program Command 3. The “Send Program” window appears, as shown after this step. Click Browse , locate the compiled file (.spz for PRO2) and click Open . This will display the program's header information and enable one ...
Page 28 - Firmware Upgrade; File Transfer | Load Network Device
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has the extension .upg. To take advantage of all the AMP3x80 features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available. Therefore, please check the Crestron website ( http://www....
Page 29 - Browse to the desired .upg file and click; to begin the transfer.; Problem Solving; Troubleshooting; TROUBLE
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers “Open” Window 4. Browse to the desired .upg file and click Open to begin the transfer. Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please...
Page 30 - Further Inquiries; ) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will; Future Updates; Check the Crestron website (
QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series Further Inquiries If, after reviewing this Operations Guide for the AMP3x80, you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team in your area. Dial one of the fol...
Page 31 - Return and Warranty Policies; Merchandise Returns / Repair Service
Crestron QM-AMP3x80 Series QuickMedia™ 3-Channel Amplifiers Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the fa...
