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This manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations of the equipment; nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during
installation, operation or maintenance.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:
2. Keep these instructions. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric
shock.
3. Heed all warnings.
The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important
4. Follow all instructions.
operating or maintenance instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type VRacks require Class 2 output wiring.
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the MAGNETIC FIELD
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as
preamplifiers or tape decks directly above or below the unit. Because this
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly amplifier has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic field which can
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The field is
the apparatus. strongest just above and below the unit.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifier(s) in
the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
the top.
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
long periods of time. to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- including interference that may cause undesired operation.
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. operate the equipment.
15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
17. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT. cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
18. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
READILY OPERABLE. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
T O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO more of the following measures:
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
T O COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE
AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD • C
onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
VDrive......................................................................................................................................................................................21 The VRack is best thought of not as just an amp rack, but as a building block for your system. Every time you add 1 VRack into
a system, you are adding 1 block that powers your system to optimal performance, and seamlessly integrates into your system
HiQnet™ Software.................................................................................................................................................................36 via analog or digital connections.
System Diagrams..................................................................................................................................................................42 Each IT4X3500HD has 4 channels, each one capable of 1900 watts into 8 ohms and 2400 watts into 4 ohms. The input panel
Crown Audio Factory Service Information.......................................................................................................................46 is engineered by Crown to give the VRack user optimum flexibility when deploying a VRack system for powering VerTec
fullsize (VT4889), midsize (VT4888), compact (VT4887A), or subcompact (VT4886) models and their companion subwoofers
Product Registration.............................................................................................................................................................47 (VT4880, VT4880A, VT4881A, VT4882, VT4883) as well as the JBL VTX Series and STX Series Loudspeakers.
The input panel buffers AES signals internally, reducing or eliminating the need for additional digital AES3 distribution
amplifiers. Through VDrive (pg.27), the user is able to run Ethernet control and AES digital audio over a single Cat5 which
jumps from rack to rack.
VRack is manufactured and tested to a single meticulous standard, and then shipped around the world. This means that any
time you supply or cross-rent a VRack it is the same as every other VRack in the world.
Features
• 3 IT4X3500HD DriveCore Series amplifiers
• Fully assembled package from one source
• Worldwide power distribution with both L21-30 and 32A CEE-Form connections
• Flexible input panel with Analog, AES, and VDrive
• Fail-over AES and network connection
• VDrive AES digital distribution over CAT5
• Built-in network control
• Built-in captive suspension
• Shock-mounted rack
• Removable dolly board
• Side-storing rack doors
• Entire package is UL/CSA/ETL
• HiQnet™ control – System Architect, JBL Performance Manager, Powered by Crown and HiQnet Motion Control
Attachment to Structures
A licensed Professional Engineer must approve placement and method of attachment to structures prior to installation of any
Rack-Specific Info: overhead object. The following performance standards should be provided to the Professional Engineer for design purposes:
Uniform Building Code as applicable, Municipal Building Code as applicable, Seismic Code as applicable. Installation of
• Colson 3 ½” polyurethane casters rated at 250 lbs (113 kg) per caster hardware and method of attachment must be carried out in the manner specified by the Professional Engineer. Improper
• Polycarbonate, UV stabilized, “virtually unbreakable” front see-through door with 30x the impact resistance of acrylic installation may result in damage, injury or death.
• Shock mounting using 8 neoprene rubber isolators rated at 90 lbs (41 kg) vertical and 30 lbs (13.6 kg) horizontal
with steel insert
• Captive pocket door system with a single-slam latch
• Removable caster plate with interlocking stacking system
VRack Connectors
Hubbell L21-30 208VAC Operation
Switch Position “Input Twistlock, Output US/208” provides the user with
208VAC operation to the I-Tech HD amplifiers in the rack. From an external
power distribution system, send 3 phase 120VAC power to the X, Y, and Z
pin of the Hubbell connector and the VRack will operate in 208V mode. Each
I-Tech HD amplifier will see a dedicated line-to-line and ground connection
resulting in the VRack operating in 208VAC mode.
Amp 1 = X, Y, and GND
IEC 309 IEC 309 NEMA L21-30
Pin + Sleeve style Pin + Sleeve style Panel mount Amp 2 = Y, Z, and GND
Loop out Input Hbl2815
Amp 3 = X, Z, and GND
Walther 430 Walther 635
• Front-panel USB connector accepts a USB drive to transfer presets from the drive to the amplifier DSP, and vice versa
• Lightweight due to aluminum chassis, special internal construction and switching power supply
• Thermal management controller and two discrete thermal zones with variable-speed fans, forced-air cooling
• Advanced protection circuitry guards against: shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, general overheating, under/over
voltage, high-frequency overloads and internal faults
• Five-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications
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cable for AES/EBU signals is highly recommended. Figure 2 shows connector pin assignments for unbalanced analog wiring. No VDrive
or AES to
AES XLR
to VDrive
Send to
Network
Amps On-Amp Output
A D F G
Choose Output Wire and Connectors A. Network Link input. Also distributes VDrive Digital Audio.
Crown recommends using pre-built or professionally wired, high-quality, two-, four- or eight-conductor, heavy gauge speaker B. VDrive Input Switch:
wire and connectors. Use Class 2 output wiring. You may use a 4- or 8-pole Speakon® connector. To prevent the possibility of
short circuits, wrap or otherwise insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors. AES XLR to VDrive On-Ramp - When the switch is in this position, the AES3 signal
that is connected to AES 1+2 or AES 3+4 XLR is buffered then sent to the amplifiers via
CAUTION – SHOCK HAZARD: Potentially lethal voltages exist at the output connectors when the amplifier is VDrive and also buffered and sent to the Network Link Out.
turned on and is passing a signal.
VDrive through Ethernet only - When the switch is in this position, the VDrive signal
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size of wire based on the distance from amplifier to speaker.
present on the Network Link Input is buffered and sent to the amplifiers via VDrive and
Distance Wire Size also buffered and sent to the Network Link Out.
up to 25 ft. (up to 7.62 m) 16 AWG No VDrive or AES to Amps - When the switch is in this position, no AES3 signal is
26-40 ft. (7.62-12.2 m) 14 AWG distributed from the input panel to the amplifiers. This mode should be used when
41-60 ft. (12.2-18.3 m) 12 AWG patching AES3 signal directly to the amplifiers when the input panel is bypassed.
61-100 ft. (18.3-30.5 m) 10 AWG C. AES3 Inputs - Sends AES3 signal to the amplifiers. When VDrive switch is set to
"AES XLR to VDrive On-Ramp" this input AES3 signal is sent to the 3 amplifiers with
101-150 ft. (30.5-45.7 m) 8 AWG
the VRack and sent to Network out VDrive.
151-250 ft. (45.7-76.2 m) 6 AWG
D. AES3 Link Outputs - When power is applied to the rack, the AES3 signal is taken
CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for output wiring. from the input, buffered, then sent to this link output connection. If the rack is not
powered on, AES3 signal is still sent from the input connection but it is not buffered.
E. Analog Inputs - Analog 1 of this input panel is sent to each IT4x3500HD's analog 1
input. Analog 2 of this input panel is sent to each IT4x3500HD's Analog 3 input. This is
set up this way so that when the rack is configured to bi-amp mode, the amplifiers see
Analog 1 and 3 inputs.
F. Analog outputs - These outputs are in parallel with the analog inputs. There are no
active or passive circuitry between the input and output connections.
G. VDrive Output Switch - This switch selects whether or not the buffered AES3 Signal
based on the VDrive input switch selection is sent out the Network Link Output. When
in "OFF" Mode, network communication is still maintained regardless of the switch
position.
H. Network Link Output - Also distributes VDrive digital audio if the VDrive Output
switch is enabled.
***NOTE – All AES 3 signals are sent from the input panel to the Amplifiers via VDrive. Therefore, any time you use the VRack's input panel
for AES3 distribution to the amplifiers, the IT4x3500HD amplifier must be set to VDrive AES mode. (See Page 16 for more information)
Network
Buffered
AES 1+2
AES 3+4
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Analog Mono 1
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Analog Mono 2
CLASS 2 OUTPUT WIRING
Analog Stereo
AES Mono 1
AES Mono 2
AES Mono 3
AES Mono 4
AES Stereo 1&2
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***Please note, the AES3 signal is distributed via VDrive from the input panel to the amplifiers. Therefore, any time AES3 is patched
directly to the input panel, VDrive must be enabled via the software or front panel display of the amplifier for the AES3 signal to be seen
by the amplifier. (see page 21 for more details)
High Performance
A High Performance (HP) system has the following characteristics:
• 1:1 Ratio of Tops to Subs
• NO sub or LF section loads below 4ohms
• 2 cabinets per circuit for optimal array shading and tapering resolution
VDrive must be selected if using • Best possible power match to iTechHD amplifiers, with most systemwide headroom for loud concerts and highly dynamic
the VRack4x3500HD input panel content.
Nominal
A Nominal (Nom) system has the following characteristics:
• 3:2 Ratio of Tops to Subs
• Some driver loads at 2.7ohms
• 3 cabinets per circuit for good match between power handling and array shading and tapering resolution
• Appropriate power match for iTechHD amplifiers, good balance between systemwide headroom and increased array
To enable VDrive, open the VRack device panel. This selection is located in two places. You only need to select it in one place. coverage
2. Under the ‘Input’ Tab, it is located in the upper left section of this tab.
VDrive must be selected if using Economy Power
the VRack4x3500HD input panel
An Economy Power (Econ) system has the following characteristics:
• 2:1 Ratio of Tops to Subs, or no subs
• Some driver loads at 2ohms
• Using 3-Way+3-Way mode which powers lows at 2ohms on a circuit of 2 x VT4889 or VT4888
• Economy mode is appropriate for speech or music reinforcement with limited SPL requirements.
Multi-Fader Attenuation
Channel-Dependent
Compressor Selector
Device Tab
Recall Preset: VTX V25 X ST
Single click on the device to select amplifier-specific settings not included in the VRack device
panel. By selecting one of the amplifiers, the standardI-Tech HD device panel will appear.
2 HF 8 ohm 2 HF 8 ohm
2 MF 4 ohm 2 MF 4 ohm
2x2 LF 2 x 4 ohm 2x2 LF 2 x 4 ohm
LMH(B) LMH(B)
LMH(B) LMH(B)
1 2 3 4 1/2
3/4
1 2 3 4 1/2
3/4
LMH(A) LMH(A)
LMH(A) LMH(A)
1 2 3 4 1/2
3/4
1 2 3 4 1/2
S1 + S2 S1 + S2
3/4
S1 + S2 S1 + S2
1 2 3 4 1/2
3/4
1 2 3 4 1/2
3/4
4883/4886
VTX V25
B
VTX S28 VTX S28
S1 S2 LMH LMH
S1 S2 LMH LMH
S1 S2 LMH LMH
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