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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered digitally steered Iconyx IC Live column loudspeaker. We hope you enjoy it. Your Iconyx IC Live steerable column loudspeaker was carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory and should have arrived in perfect condition. Please carefully inspect the shipping carton(s) and loudspeaker(s) for any noticeable damage, and if any damage is found, immediately notify the shipping company. Only you, the consignee, may institute a claim with the carrier for any damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton(s) and all packing material for the carriers inspection. It is also a good idea to save the carton and packing material even though the loudspeaker arrived in good condition. If you should ever need to ship the loudspeaker, it should be shipped in its original factory packaging. TECHNICALSUPPORT If you have any questions about RHAON-Empowered Loudspeakers or encounter a problem designing, installing, setting up or operating a RHAON system, please call our technical support staff at 949-588-9997 and ask the operator for technical support on RHAON. Call Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. The latest information on RHAON Technical Support is always available online at http://www.renkusheinz.com/support/software-support/rhaon/e-mail.html. You will also find a support request form at http://www.renkus-heinz.com/support/request-info/tech-info/index.html.
ICL-FR-DUALASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS To simplify shipping and handling, ICL-FR-DUAL arrays are shipped as two modules in separate cartons and need to be assembled in the field. All the hardware needed to assemble the ICL-FR-DUAL is included in the cartons. If you ordered a HK-ICL series mounting hinge kit with your ICL-FR array, the hinge hardware will be packed with the other hardware. In the following instructions, the term module is used to refer to one of the 8-channel sections of the finished assembly, which is called a column or a column array. Prepare an assembly area. Each module is 4 feet long, so you need a flat surface at least 8 feet long to assemble the dual array. We suggest covering the assembly area with a heavy cloth or some other soft material to prevent damaging the finish on the cabinets while assembling them. Avoid resting the modules on their grille. The modules are heavy and may deform the grille. Instead, rest the modules on their sides or back. Place the modules in their respective positions on the assembly area. Note: The proper way of assembling the two modules is to join the horn sections together as shown in this photo.
If you purchased two ICL-FR arrays separately and now want to turn them into a ICL-FR-DUAL array, you will also need an ICL-FKIT-UP joining kit. The first assembly step is to remove the top of both modules To remove the top, remove the eight machine screws from each side of the cabinet and lift the end piece and its mounting brackets out of the cabinet as shown. The next step is to install the two heavy joining plates They will be packed with the hardware if you ordered an ICL-FR-DUAL.

Attach the heavy joining plate to the rear of the cabinet using the machine screws provided with the hardware. See below. Tighten the screws loosely to allow a little movement while joining the two modules.
Plug one end of the flat wire signal cable into the socket provided. It only goes into the socket one way and the cable is reversible. It does not matter which end goes into which module. Using a #1 Phillips screw driver, secure the connector with two 4-40 Phillips head screws (supplied). Make sure the connector is fully seated. See below. Note:Thegraphicsthatfollowshowthetwojoiningplates mountedinonecabinet.Inactualpractice,itisbetterto mountoneplateinonecabinetandtheotherinthesecond cabinet.Theyshouldbeattachedtothesidewherethesmall db15signalcableconnectorislocated.Thisreducesthe possibilityofdamagingtheconnectorwhileslidingthetwo cabinetstogether. Use the mounting bracket machine screws you removed to install the two heavy joining plates.Tighten the screws lightly. The joining plates need to be a little loose to slide easily into the other cabinet.
Align the two modules to be joined on a tabletop or on the floor so that the top of the lower one and the bottom of the upper one are close to one another, say 4 (10 cm) apart. Insert the free end of the short ribbon cable into the socket on the second module. Using a small Philips screw driver, secure the connector with two 4-40 Philips head screws (supplied). Make sure the connectors are fully seated. If necessary, use a flashlight to check because if the connectors are not seated properly, you may have to disassemble the column in order to seat them correctly.
Align the two modules and slide them together, making sure the holes in the heavy joining plates align with the holes in the modules. Install the remaining screws into the joining plates and tighten all the screws.
The assembly is now complete. AddressNumberVerification All that remains is to identify which module is the Master and which is the Slave. This is accomplished with the Master/Slave dip switches located on the input panel. See page 50 for a detailed view of the input panel. The bottom module will be the Master and the top module the Slave. Set both dip switches on the bottom module to 00 (off & off) and the dip switches on the top module to 01 (on & off). On single ICL-FR arrays the dip switches should always be set to the Master setting (00).

TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW

P R E PA R AT I O N
INSTALL RHAON software under Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
SET COMPUTERS Static IP Address
CHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS To make it easier to see or connect to network and scan or actual loudspeakers where Groups and Loudspeakers for actual loudspeakers found on your network are in the venue
OPEN NETWORK MANAGER To verify integrity of the Ethernet network

CONNECT

SCAN THE NETWORK RHAON assigns IP Addresses as needed
ASSOCIATE VIRTUAL & ACTUAL LOUDSPEAKERS Drag from left panel, drop on icon in right panel
SELECT DIGITAL and/or ANALOG INPUTS
ROUTE COBRANET CobraNet Source Drag-and-Drop Tx/Rx links
BEAM STEERING Congure and Aim Arrays Sonic Beams
PRESETS Control & Store Presets

CONTROL

CONTROL PANEL Congure Loudspeaker DSP (EQ, Delay, Etc.)
EQUALIZATION 8-band parametric EQ, hi-and lo-shelving hi-pass and lo-pass
COMPRESSION Threshold / Ratio Attack / Release Soft Knee / Trigger Point
DELAY 0 to 340 milliseconds @ 48 kHz 0 to 170 milliseconds @ 96 kHz
PRIORITY OVERRIDE Attack / Release Threshold / Hold Engage / Disengage

SUPERVISE

OPERATOR ALERTS RHAON indicates problems such as over temperature, clipping or driver failure at System, Group and Loudspeaker levels
DETAILED INFORMATION Just click through to the loudspeakers Supervise screen to identify the nature of the problem and take corrective action
FAULT LOGGING RHAON logs the fault conditions you specify to a le on your hard drive
OPERATOR NOTIFICATION via e-mail or text message (if your computer has a second NIC with an Internet connection)
MULTI-LEVEL PASSWORD PROTECTION restrict access to Connect and Control functions

SoftwareInstallation

You need a Windows PC running RHAON software in order to maximize the performance of RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers and your RHAON system. You can use RHAON software during the design stage, for system setup, tuning and commissioning, and for remote control and supervision. You can disconnect the computer from the network after commissioning the system, if you or your client are not using RHAONs system supervision capabilities. RHAON software will run on any PC computer that meets or exceeds the following requirements. Processor / Speed: RAM: Interface: Operating System: Associated Software: Screen Resolution: Pentium / 800 MHz minimum (faster recommended, especially for large systems) 256 MB minimum (more recommended, especially for large systems) At least one Network Interface Card (NIC) with a 100 BaseT (100 MB/second) or faster Ethernet Port; two NICs are needed if the computer will also be used to e-mail alerts Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 with either 32-bit or 64-bit processors.NET Framework 3.5 or higher (supplied with RHAON installation CD) 1024 x 768 or higher

SavingChanges Inside each loudspeakers Connect, Control and Supervise Properties window is a blank black bar in the lower left corner. Whenever you make a change in the loudspeaker settings, the word Save will appear in this space. This is a reminder that a change has been made and needs to be saved if you want to keep it. Pressing the Save button will save the change(s) to the project file and to the loudspeakers flash memory. Note that although the changes are being sent to the project file, the project file itself is not being saved. TheNetworkManager
Most Iconyx IC-R and ICL-R / ICL-FR setup and installation problems are network problems and not Iconyx or RHAON problems. Your Iconyx array was factory tested before it left our factory and barring shipping damage should be in perfect operating condition. The RHAON Network Manager allows you to check the integrity of the Ethernet network before you actually link to the loudspeakers. It is accessed from the File pull down menu.and identifies network problems for you before you waste a lot of time checking out the loudspeaker. In the example shown here the ICL-FR Left obviously has a network communications problem while the CF61 DBL and the VoiceBox are suspect. For more details on the Network Manager refer to page 65.
LinkingSoftwareIconswithNetworkedLoudspeakers
To connect a RHAON network, you first make all the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. Since all Ethernet connections are made using RJ-45 connectors and CAT5e cable, the network infrastructure is cost-effective and easy to install. You can also connect Serial Digital (AES3id aka AES/EBU) and analog audio to a RHAON-Empowered loudspeaker, as well as Fault Detect and Fault Relay lines. A typical amplifier input panel is shown on page 52 in Appendix 1. Lets say youve connected all your Ethernet inputs and outputs. Every venue is different: so is every network. For examples of RHAON / CobraNet networks, see Appendix 1. Remember: before connecting your computer running RHAON software to the network, you should have assigned it a static IP address. If youve done that, connect the computer to your RHAON network and click on the Scan Network icon. RHAON software will find all networked loudspeakers and any other CobraNet devices on the network and automatically assign them IP addresses if they dont already have one. RHAON will then list them under Network in the directory tree. Note that you did not have to first create virtual loudspeakers. RHAON found the actual loudspeakers. If RHAON cant find any CobraNet devices on the network, the prompt shown to the right will appear to let you know that something is wrong and to offer trouble shooting hints. For more detailed trouble shooting instructions please refer to page 66. The next step is to drag each loudspeakers directory listing into the work space. This will create an icon for it. If you created virtual loudspeakers before scanning the network, drag each individual listing from the Network folder into the main work space and drop it on the appropriate icon. When you link a networked loudspeaker with a software icon, RHAON interrogates the loudspeaker to make sure the DSP settings stored on your computer are synchronized with those in the loudspeakers onboard memory. If they are not, RHAON displays a prompt that allows you to choose which settings to use. To upload settings from your computer to the loudspeaker, click on Overwrite Settings on DSP. To download settings from the loudspeaker and copy them into computer memory, click on Read Settings from the DSP. If you were linking an existing project on your computer into an existing network, the dialog box shown to the right will appear and you will need to decide which settings you want to use, the ones stored in your project file or the ones present in the loudspeakers.

AssigningDigitalandAnalogInputs
The larger right portion of the Properties windows vary with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light grey Internal DSP Connections section and and a darker grey lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section. The Assign Amplifier Inputs portion of the upper section is where you select which one of the Arrays multiple inputs will be routed to the Main input and which one will be used for the Priority override circuit. RHAON Empowered loudspeakers have provisions for two CobraNet digital audio inputs, two analog audio inputs and a serial audio (AES3id format) digital input. Selecting the input is as simple as clicking on one of the radio buttons. Notice that the Analog 1 input includes a 10 dB pad. In the On position it inserts a 10 dB pad into the Analog 1 input, allowing input signals as high as +24 dBu. Without the pad, the analog inputs clip at +12 dBu. The square Signal Present indicators turn green whenever a signal is present. You can activate any of the analog and CobraNet digital inputs in the upper group. If you select either of the AES/EBU inputs in the lower group, all Analog and CobraNet inputs are disabled. The right hand Assign Cobranet Outputs portion of the upper section lets you use any of the audio inputs or amplifier outputs as an output to the CobraNet network, except for the AES/EBU inputs. AES/EBU signals are clocked separately from CobraNet and cannot be output to CobraNet from RHAON.
The lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section is where you select which CobraNet input channel you want to use and set up the output transmitter. You can use RHAON without digital audio distribution via CobraNet to Control and Supervise your system, or you can combine digital and analog signal distribution for redundant signal path and/or life safety applications. However, if you use AES/EBU serial digital inputs, all other audio inputs are automatically disabled. If you are not using CobraNet for digital audio distribution in your RHAON system, you can skip the next few pages and move on to Beam Steering (page 23).
CobraNet devices transmit and receive digital audio (48 or 96 kHz, 16, 20 or 24 bit) in bundles of up to 8 channels. The number of channels per bundle can vary, depending on settings for latency and resolution. The number of bundles available depends on network bandwidth. Each CobraNet bundle has a number from the following ranges: 0: Disables the receiver or transmitter. 1 thru 255: Multicast mode (many receivers can access the same bundle). 256 thru 65,279: Unicast mode (allows only one receiver to receive the bundle). In order for CobraNet devices to communicate, their Tx (Transmit) and Rx (Receive) bundle numbers must match. RHAON devices are equipped with two receivers and two transmitters, their bundle numbers must be assigned correctly so they can send and receive audio via the network. RHAON software makes this easy. In most cases the settings of a CobraNet source will have already been established with the sources own proprietary software and can be changed only the manufacturers software. However, it the manufacturers software allows you can set or reset both receiver and transmitter bundle settings of any device found on the CobraNet network using RHAON software. The first step in setting up CobraNet routing is to drag the CobraNet Source that was detected by Scan Network into the system. The CobraNet Source and the devices connected to it must have the same Sample Rate and Latency settings. Right clicking on the CobraNet Source Icon will open a pop up screen showing the Sample Rate and Latency settings. We suggest you accept the Sources default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them. You will then want to check the device settings to make sure they are the same as the Sources settings. The settings must be the same for the source and for all devices connected to it. While latency may be changed here via pointand-click, the sample rate is pre-programmed in the DSP firmware running in the loudspeaker. You can switch sample rate by uploading the appropriate firmware to your device. Please refer to APPENDIX III: Updating DSP Firmware for information on how to upload new firmware to your device. Next, check the bundle settings of the CobraNet Source device. The Source in our example has 4 Receivers and 4 Transmitters. The red triangles on the left of its icon represent Rx bundles and the green triangles represent Tx bundles. Right clicking on one of the triangles will open a pop up window that shows the bundle number and allows you to change it.

Before going on you should first verify that the correct measurement system is being used (feet or meters). The default measurement system is feet but you may want to use meters. To check or change the setting, select Preferences from the Options pull down menu in the tool bar section of RHAON or right click in the center of the beam steering window. If you want to change from feet to meters, click in the Metric radio button. Note that this window also allows you to control the behavior of the Fault Relay and the Power-On sequencing delay. The Beam Steering tab contains the setting controls for the appearance of the Beam Steering window. The normal default setting are shown. Notice that this setup window also allows you to change the height of the measuring plane (the Ear Height). Until you are more familiar with the program we suggest you accept the default setting. There are times, however, when you will want to change the height of the measuring plane. It is set to 1.2 meters (3.94 feet) which is fine for a seated audience, but not for a standing audience. The Mapping Appearance section allows you to control the appearance of the main Mapping plot. For now, we suggest using the default settings. You can experiment with various settings later. The Scale Level Views section gives you control over the scales used in the main Mapping window. Many experienced users like to use the Fixed Range option under Scale Level Views; setting the Round Up to 5 and the Show Range to 5. You may want to experiment with this to see which settings you like best. Well investigate the other tabs later.
You should know the physical dimensions of the area(s) you want to cover, so the next logical step is to set up the audience area(s) using the Audience Area section on the right side of the Beam Steering screen. To simplify this step, Beam Steering provides five templates, the Standard one used as the default starting point and four others; Small Arena, Large Arena, Open Air and Theater. These templates are available by clicking on the Area Presets button. You should become familiar with these templates, so we suggest you try each one of them and then choose the one that comes closest to matching your project. Note how the number of areas and the size of the Audience Areas change from one template to another. Once you have selected the template, alter the Audience Area size(s) and location(s) to match your projects dimensions. Notice that you can also add or delete up to a maximum of 3 Audience Areas by using the Number field and associated drop down arrow. The Start field establishes the beginning point of the Audience Area relative to the 0 point of the graph. The Start point is usually the first row of seating. Height 1 is the height of the front of the Audience Area. It usually is 0 for the front of the first floor area. Length is the physical length of the Audience Area from the front edge to the rear edge. Height 2 is the elevation (height) of the rear of the Audience Area above the 0 plane. The next step is to configure the steerable column(s) you will be using in your project, i.e., to position them, define the beam(s), etc. using the IC Configuration section on the left side of the window. See graphic to the right. The down arrow associated with the Setup field allows you to select between arrays in multiple array systems. Now, its time to locate (position) the steerable column. Usually it will be on the front wall (X = 0.00) in the beam steering Project display. If it will be placed at the front of the stage away from the front wall, for example, move it forward by inserting its correct location. Note that after you insert a figure in the field, you need to press Enter on your keyboard to OK the change in location. The Y field controls the height of the column array by positioning the bottom of the column above the Floor level (the 0 level) The default position is 6.56 feet (2 meters). The Mechanical Angle field tilts the column forward or backward (minus [-] numbers tip it back and plus [+] numbers tilt it forward). This parameter is usually left at 0.0 since the normal position for Iconyx arrays is flat against a wall and the arrays output digitally steered down onto the audience area. The next step is to choose the number of Beams using the Beams field and its associated drop down menu. One of the unique features of Iconyx steerable arrays is the ability to generate either single or multiple lobes. Well be discussing multiple lobes later in this tutorial, so for now accept the default 1 beam configuration. Beam Size lets you choose the Arrays opening angle which controls the sharpness of the vertical lobe (beam). Try it out using the drop down arrow. Notice how the opening angle of the array in the graphic varies as you choose different opening angles.

Now, lets investigate the multiple beam capabilities of Iconyx. In many installations, a single beam is the ideal solution for the rooms acoustical challenges. In some cases, however, multiple beams are needed to provide the desired coverage. Rooms with a balcony are a good example; in most cases a single beam cant cover both the main floor and the balcony. One solution is two line arrays, one for the floor and the other for the balcony, but this is expensive. In other cases, architectural considerations or microphone placement dictate that the column be mounted higher than is ideal and its impossible to cover the audience area with a single beam. Iconyx solves these problems by offering multiple beams. To explore this unique Iconyx feature, click on the drop down arrow associated with Beams. Notice that on the ICL-FR-DUAL you can select up to a maximum of 8 beams. Its up to four on an ICL-FR. For now, select 2 to add a second beam to the graphic. At first glance it may appear that nothing happened since the program may have placed the second beam on top of the first beam. One way to tell that a second beam has been added is that the left side of the window now includes a Beam Parameter Center 2 section. In the graph, the second beam is identified with a dark blue aiming point. Notice that the second beam also includes a Relative Level field. This allows you to reduce the level of this beam relative to the first beam, a useful feature when the second beam is covering the front of the audience area. Take a few minutes now to become acquainted with the many design possibilities offered by Iconyx steerable arrays by playing around with the number of beams, their opening angles, their aiming and their relative levels. One of the things you will notice is that as the number of beams increases, the output level of the individual beams decreases.
Now that we understand the basics of using Beam Steering, its time to investigate one of the unique tools Beam Steering includes to even further speed the design process. Its called Auto-Focus and it is available as a design aid whenever you choose to use 2 or more beams. Youll find it in the IC Configuration section next to Beams. Clicking on Auto-Focus will open the setup window shown to the right. Since ICL-F and ICL-FR arrays have a fixed acoustic center only the Max Coherence function is operative. Approve its use by clicking on OK and the program will automatically determine for you the best focus point for each of the beams. Auto-Focus will also warn you if the location you have chosen for the steerable array isnt ideal. You can override this warning if you want and the program will still attempt to properly focus all the beams. You may, however, want to try moving the array up or down to see if you can find a better location for the Iconyx array or use more or fewer beams to see it you can eliminate this warning prompt. So far we have been exploring the capabilities of Beam Steering and not focusing on practical applications. The graphic below shows a typical setup for a small room (65 feet deep) with the bottom of the array placed 6.46 feet above floor level, approximately the height of an array mounted on a subwoofer sitting on a stage or at altar level. Note that a single ICL-F array was selected and an opening angle of 25o chosen. A center frequency of 1000 Hz was selected for a 1/3 octave, A-weighted simulation.

On/Off (Standby) button Wink light button
Mute button Signal Present indicator
Double-click an array icon to open its Properties window in Control mode. Notice that the left hand section of the Control Mode Properties window is the same as in Connect mode.
User-ConfigurableDSPFunctions
On the right side of the Control Properties window, in the upper dark grey section, you will see a frequency response graph. Underneath it are controls for 12 filters. To activate a filter, click the button above its white data fields; then either type in your values, use the up-down arrows or scroll with your mouse to adjust the parameters. At the far left is a highpass filter; its lowpass counterpart is at the far right. These filters have three controls: Cutoff Frequency, Type (Bessel, Butterworth, etc.), and Slope. The pair of filters to the inside are shelving filters, with controls for corner frequency and boost/cut. The center section gives you control of 8 fully parametric filters, with controls for center frequency, boost/cut and bandwidth in octaves. When you activate a filter, its button turns green and it appears on the graph each filter appears in a different color. A solid line shows the overall EQ curve. The Bypass All button at the bottom of this section lets you compare filtered and unfiltered signals quickly. Allfilterparameterscanbecontrolledwiththescrollwheelonyourmouse.Clickinsidethecontrolfieldandscrolltoset: Gain,Bandwidth,Frequency,etc.
Below the EQ section in the light grey area, youll find controls for the Compressor on the left. The controls Threshold, Ratio, Attack Time, Release Time and Soft Knee are similar to the EQ controls. You can type in values, use the Up/Down buttons, or scroll with your mouse to find the values you want. Under Signal you will find buttons that set the compressors trigger point Above, At or Below the Knee. When the compressor is operating, the Bypass button is red and the Gain Reduction meter on the right side of this section lights up. To turn the compressor off or to compare the uncompressed output to the compressed output, click the Bypass button. To the right of the compression Reduction Meter is the Make-Up Gain control. This control can be used to restore RMS levels of the compressed signal to those expected of the signal pre-compression. It has a range of 0 to +12 dB. The RHAON input module's DSP has 340 milliseconds of signal delay available if you are using the 48 kHz sample rate; 170 milliseconds if you are using 96 kHz. Use either the up-down arrows or the slider control to adjust the delay time.

AppendixIII:ICONYX-FRHardwareInputs,Outputs&Indicators,Dimensions
To connect an ICL-FR array to the RHAON network, you first make the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. Since all Ethernet connections are made using RJ45 connectors and Cat 5e cable, the network infrastructure is cost-effective and easy to install. You can also connect Serial Digital (AES3id aka AES/EBU) and analog audio to an ICL-FR, as well as Fault Detect and Fault Relay lines.
OverdriveLED Flashes red when the Primary Analog Input preamplifier is being overdrive SignalLED Flickers when an audio signal of at least -30 dBu is present at the primary analog audio input. Master/SlaveSetupSwitches PrimaryAnalogInput/Output XLR female; pin 1 chassis, pin 2 +, pin 3 SecondaryAnalogInput/Output Can be configured for priority override FaultInput See below for details FaultRelay See below for details RemotePresetControlConnections for remote control of preset selection from RS485 devices and rotary switches.
Push-To-Reset CircuitBreaker

90/260VAC PowerConnector

PresetControls&Readout
MuteButton PushButtonVolumeControls Also function as a manual Standby/On control InputPad&LEDIndicator On / Off 10 dB pad for Primary Analog Input; allows input signals of up to +24 dBu when inserted. AES/EBUInputSwitch When On, turns analog input 1 into an AES/EBU input. PowerLED Glows when amplifier is On (not in Standby) ThermalLED Lights to indicate that an over-temperature sensor has shut down the amplifier Primary&SecondaryEthernetInputs RJ-45 female;when both are connected, changeover to Secondary is automatic if Primary fails. Yellow LED flashes when the connector is active, glows steadily when data is streaming. Green LEDs glow when connected but inactive, turn Orange to indicate a faulty connection. FaultRelay NO / NC relay contacts used to report a failure to an external monitoring system; used mainly to trigger a failure indication on a hard-wired monitoring device; handles up to 0.5 Amps at 24 V AC or DC.
LoopingAES/EBUInputandLooping Output
FaultInput Opto-isolated input used to monitor the presence of an external wiring loop; absence of a voltage is reported to the DSP and transmitted to the monitoring computer over the Ethernet. Operates on 5 to 24 VDC NOTE:
1. To prevent inadvertent operation the Mute, Volume Up & Volume Down, Input Pad and AES/EBU push buttons need to be pressed and held down for several seconds before they activate. 2. Be sure your power source is adequate to handle the power load. Each ICL-FR module will draw up to 13 Amps. In ICL-FR-DUAL arrays, AC power should be brought into each module separately, signal cables must terminate in the input port of the designated Master module.

RS485 Adapter Connections

Array Connections

If your array is on the network, you can scan-and-select the array just as you did when you were switching control of the array to the RS485 mode. Notice that the MAC address of the array will fill in the Enter / Confirm MAC text boxes. Alternatively, you can manually enter in the MAC address of the array into the text boxes. Select the COM Port of your adapter from the drop-down menu. If you are unsure of the correct port, this can be found in Device Manager on your PC:
Once everything is set, clicking 'Switch Device to CobraNet Mode' will send the command to disable the RS485 mode and return control back to your computer. Thisprocessmustberepeatedforeachindividualmoduleinthearray,forinstanceforbothICL-FRmodulesinanICL-R-DUALarray.
SERVICINGandTROUBLESHOOTING
GENERALINFORMATION Your Iconyx ICL-R steerable column array contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to qualified service personnel. Great care was taken in its design, however, to allow it to be serviced in the field without being removed from its mounting position. The transducers can be replaced from the front of the column by removing the grille to expose the transducers and their mounting screws. The 8-channel digital amplifier/DSP and associated power supply that are the heart of each 8-channel module is one single assembly that can easily be taken out and replaced from the rear.
TROUBLESHOOTINGHINTS GENERAL Most Iconyx IC-R and ICL-R / ICL-FR setup and installation problems are network problems and not Iconyx or RHAON problems. Your Iconyx array was factory tested before it left our factory and barring shipping damage should be in perfect operating condition. Nevertheless, it is always a good idea to run a quick check on each module / array before taking it out to the job site and installing it. If you should run into a problem at the site, its good to know the problem is in the network or the system wiring and not in the loudspeakers. Preset 10 on single arrays and Preset 20 on dual arrays are set to Flat and locked which sends an equal signal to all transducers for use in amplifier and transducer testing. Otherwise, its difficult to locate defective amplifiers and transducers as the digital beam steering reduces the drive to some transducers making it difficult to determine if a certain channel has failed or is operating satisfactorily. Because the transducers are located so close together using your fingertips to feel cone vibrations is usually a better way to check than listening. The Analog 1 input is always connected so its a simple matter to connect a line level analog signal to an array and check out its performance.
COMMONAUDIOPROBLEMS Hum The most common sources of system hum are the program source or an improper or poor ground on an audio signal line. Check the program source to make sure the hum isnt originating there. Carefully check all the audio connections to make sure they are properly made. Noise Most noise problems are the result of improper grounding or of noise being induced into the audio signal line from adjacent noise sources, such as fluorescent lights, and close proximity of the audio signal lines to lines radiating noise. Carefully review all the audio connections and turn off all the lights and any other suspected noise sources.

Lesson2:PacketAddressing On a Local Area Network (LAN), packets are addressed by the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network device. MAC addresses are burnt-in by the manufacturer of your network device (computer network card, RHAON loudspeaker, etc.) and are globally unique. This is like the VIN on your car. No matter where you register your car, the VIN stays the same and is unlike that for any other vehicle worldwide. Not all communication happens on a LAN, however. In order to address different devices on different networks, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses were introduced. They allow for easier routing for a vast array of interconnected networks. Similar to this is the license plate on a car. Rather than attempting to search for the car by going through the VINs for every car in the world, one could narrow things down by first selecting the country in which it was registered and then by license plate number within that country. RHAON acts as the license plate authority, if a CobraNet device (RHAON speaker, mixer, etc.) doesnt yet have a license plate, it asks RHAON for one and the software kindly obliges. Packets addressed by MAC address are known as Ethernet packets. In addition to information about the source and destination and the payload, there is a marker for what type of Ethernet packet is being sent. IP packets (ones that can be sent within or out of the LAN) have one identifier and CobraNet packets have another. Because CobraNet packets dont contain IP information in their payload, CobraNet is limited to being LAN-only. The structure of an IP packet is very similar, in that it contains - among other information - a source address, a destination address, and protocol type. For RHAON, the protocol types of UDP and TCP are the ones in heavy use. Building upon the UDP protocol is the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is what RHAON uses to monitor or manipulate exposed variables (EQ, Bundle Assignments, etc.) on a RHAON loudspeaker or other CobraNet device. At each stage in the process of handling a packet, the previous layer is left behind. Once a payload type is determined, just that payload is handed off to the appropriate handler. To better understand what takes place when RHAON tells a loudspeaker Set Gain to -10dB, think of Russian nested dolls. Your computer will send out the whole doll, which contains an IP doll, which contains a UDP doll, which contains an SNMP doll, which contains the message Set Gain to -10dB. When a device sends out a piece of CobraNet audio, it sends out a whole doll, which contains a CobraNet doll, which contains the piece of audio. With CobraNet, since both devices have a burnt-in MAC address, communication can happen right away. For SNMP communication between the computer and RHAON loudspeaker to happen, both devices must have a valid IP address. In most home or office networks, there is a device called a router that not only contains a network switch, but can also handle the assignment of IP addresses within its network through a protocol called DHCP. CobraNet (and, by extension, RHAON) uses a different protocol for requesting / assigning IP addresses, but the end result is still the same. Your router has a static IP address assigned to it, devices ask it for an IP, and the router obliges. For this same reason you must assign a static IP address to your computer. TroubleshootingTips Since RHAON relies on standard networking communications and hardware along with CobraNet, general networking and CobraNet troubleshooting documents can also be of assistance in solving problems. Dont throw away any documentation related to the network switches or CobraNet source devices. You may also want to install and use the CobraNet Discovery program as a supplement to the RHAON Network Manager. CobraNet Discovery is a network management program similar to the RHAON Network Manager, but more extensive. Both are invaluable in identifying and solving network problems. If you dont have CobraNet Discovery, you can download it at no cost from our ftp site, Go to; hftp://ftp.renkus-heinz.com/Software/CNDisco345.exe.

RHAONNetworkManager To activate the RHAON Network Manager open RHAION and select Network Manager from the File pull down menue. The Network Manager will scan the Ethernet network, list all the CobranNet devices it found on the network and identify them by name, MAC and IP numbers. It also checks for communication errors (dropped packets). Any errors detected will be counted and listed in the Error column along with a code number identifying the type of error. Notice that the error count continues to increase as the Network Manager continues to scan the network for errors. In the example shown below the ICL-FR Left array obviously has a problem while two other devices are showing an occasional glitch.
The Age column shows in milliseconds how long it has been since the device was checked by the Network Manager. It is normal for the numbers to fluctuate rapidly. The Startup IP column will show the devices Startup IP address, if a startup IP was assigned to it. To assign a startup ID to a single device, double right click on one of the devices listing to open the dialog box show to the right. It allows you to assign a specific IP address (a startup IP) to that device. Startup IP addresses will not be lost in case of a power disruption to the device. You can also assign Startup IP addresses to all the devices at one time by clicking on the Command pull down menu and selecting Reset all IP Addresses as Startup. The Error Code Reference Guide is accessed from the RHAON Help pull down menu.
Symptom:RHAONreportsNoCobraNetDevicesfound. 1. Are you trying to use a Wi-Fi connection? You cant use a Wi Fi connection with RHAON. Wi-Fi doesnt have sufficient bandwidth to handle Cobranet and RHAON, so you will need to switch to a wired\ Ethernet connection. 2. Has a private IP address been set up on the com puters Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)? To check: a. If you are running Windows 7 or Vista go to Start\Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Local Area Connection; click on Properties, then select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Properties, select Use the following IP Address and then enter 192.168.1.1 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field. Leave the other fields blank and press OK. b.If you are running Windows XP go to Start\Settings\Control Panel\Network Con nections\LocalArea Connection; click on Properties, then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties, select Use the following IP Address 192.168.1.1 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field. Leave the other fields blank and press OK. 3. Is the correct Network Interface Card (NIC) selected in RHAON? To check: a. In RHAON, go to the Options pull down menu, click on Preferences, select the General tab and then select the correct NIC (Note, if the computer has more than one NIC, make sure you select the same one you configured in step two above. b. Before leaving the General tab, check to make sure RHAON is set to manage the correct IP Range.It should be set to 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.100. (Note: Although other private IP ranges can be used we recommend the 1 address and suggest you use it unless you have a specific reason not to. Refer back to page 13 for details.

If these settings are correct and you still receive the No CobraNet Device Found error message; 4. In RHAON select the File pull down menu and select the Network Manager. Wait for a minute or so,to see if a list of the RHAON/CobraNet devices on the network appears. If it doesnt something is blocking the CobraNet packets or you have a network problem. a. Disable any third-party software firewalls and network security software. Versions of Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, for example, are known to block CobraNet packets and must be disabled to use RHAON. The Windows Firewall can remain on.
If you have disabled any security software and still cant see any CobraNet devices in the Network Manager, try bypassing the network and connecting directly to a single RHAON device using a known-good cable. Bypass all installed network infrastructure including switches. Check the communication lights on the CobraNet devices input port, rapid flashing green indicates a connection. (Note, you may require a crossover cable for this direct connection, but probably not. Most laptops have auto-switch ing NICs and do not require a crossover cable.) b. If you still cannot see any devices in the Network Manager and youve double-checked all of the above, you may need to update the drivers for your NIC or try a different NIC. Symptom:MyRHAONdeviceisslowtosynchronizeandslowtosave. 1. RHAON can be somewhat sluggish as it is relegated to second-class status by CobraNet, but if synchronizing and saving take more than 20-30 seconds, you may have a network problem. a. Start the RHAON Network Manager and look at the error count for all devices. Any device that shows errors has a suspect network connection. Refer to the next Symptom for troubleshooting hints Symptom:IseeerrorsreportedintheRHAONNetworkManagerforadeviceordevices. 1. Try a different port on the switch to see if this eliminates the errors. 2. Qualify the cable. The cable must be able to qualify at 100 mbps.
3. Check for split pairs. A split pair cable will drop packets even if the cable is only 2 meters long. The incorrect wiring example shown below represents a split pair.
CORRECTWIRING Pins 1 & 2 = 1 pair Pins 3 & 6 = 1 pair Pins 4 & 5 = 1 pair Pins 7 & 8 = 1 pair. INCORRECTWIRING(SplitPair) Pins 1 & 2 = 1 pair Pins 3 & 4 = 1 pair Pins 5 & 6 = 1 pair Pins 7 & 8 = 1 pair.

8 (20 cm)

Sensitivity: Freq. Range:
1.0 V (for rated power output) 80 Hz to 20 kHz ICL-FR: 102 dB pgm, 105 dB peak @ 100 Ft. (30.5 m), ICL-FR-DUAL: 105 dB pgm, 108 dB peak (3-octave bandwidth centered at 2 kHz) 150 up to 3 kHz; 120 above 3 kHz ICL-FR: 20, 25 and 30 ICL-FR-DUAL: 5, 10, 15 and 20 Adjustable from -30 to +30 ICL-FR: 80 Ft. (25 meters) ICL-FR-DUAL: 160 Ft. (50 meters) ICL-FR: Effective down to 800 Hz ICL-FR-DUAL: Effective down to 400 Hz Five 6.5-inch cone transducers with neodymium magnets Three 1-inch HF titanium nitride compression drivers 8 per module ICL-FR: 48 H x 8 W x 7 D (121.5 cm x 20. cm x 17.8 cm) ICL-FR-DUAL: 95 H x 8 W x 7 D (2431.5cm x 20. cm x 17.8 cm) ICL-FR: 61 Lbs (27.7 Kg) ICL-FR-DUAL: 122 Lbs (55.4 Kg) Metric M10 attachment points and hinge kits Finnish Birch with perforated steel grille Analog Audio: 2 inputs (primary & secondary), Phoenix 3-pin connectors (looping 3-in, 3-out) CobraNet: Dual RJ45 connectors (for CAT 5 copper cable) AES/EBU: Phoenix connector Mute button Up & Down Output Level buttons 10 dB pad (on Analog 1 input) Push-To-Reset circuit breaker Preset Configuration Selector (10 configurations) Gain, Mute, On/Standby, Input Selection; Compression, 8-Band Parametric EQ, Shelving & Rolloff Filters, Delay, Preset Configuration Selection Power, Signal, Overdrive, Thermal, Mute, Input Pad, Preset Configuration Readout IEC power connector Standard finish: white paint Optional finishes: black and custom color paint, weather resistant 16 or 24 bit PCM; 48 or 96 kHz sample rate; selectable network latency. 8-channel, Class D amplifier/DSP processor >20K Ohm balanced differential +24 dBu (Pad in);+14 dBu @ 1V sensitivity (Pad out) 100 Watts RMS per channel, 150 Watts Burst + 3, - 3 dB, 80 Hz to 20 kHz < 0.05% typical <100 dB (A weighted) Universal 90/260 VAC, 50/60Hz. 24 VA Idle; 500 VA @ rated output per module (250 ma Idle, 4.2 Amps @ RPO at 120 V)
Digitally SteerableLine Arrays
New Directions for Live Sound
Magnificent architecture adds excitement and allure to any live event. But it can also create acoustical problems. IC Live arrays use advanced digital beam steering technology to deliver impeccable sound while staying in the background visually. IC Live arrays provide an elegant solution to long standing acoustical problems with slim enclosures that blend into any environment. Individual driver control maximizes the acoustical advantages of this design. The result is unsurpassed vertical pattern control essential for delivering intelligible speech in reverberant spaces. IC Live beams can be steered up or down while the array remains vertical and nearly invisible. IC Live arrays are also powerful. Their 6.5 inch neodymium low frequency transducers and 1 inch throat titanium nitrate coated high frequency drivers produce surprisingly high sound levels for their size. They are equally at home delivering a quiet sermon in a reverberant cathedral, cutting through the crowd noise in a gym during a close basketball game or shaking the walls with rock music in a club.

IC Live

Max SPL:
Horiz. Dispersion: Vert. Opening Angles: Aiming Angle: Typical Throw:

48 (122 cm)

44 1/4 (112.5 cm)
Beam Control:. Transducers -Each Module:. Amp. Channels: Dimensions: Weight:

ICL-FR ICL-FR-DUAL

(For Permanent Installations)

Transparent Solutions

Houses of Worship: traditional & modern. Transport Terminals: train stations, airports, etc. Stadiums & Arenas: lobbies & forecourts. Convention Centers, warehouses, gymnasiums, etc. Museums: lobbies, galleries, etc. Performing Arts Centers: vocal/orchestral lift, lobbies, etc. Any highly reverberant environment where powerful, enjoyable music and/or intelligible speech are as important as the architectural design.

7 (17.8 cm)

Hardware: Enclosure: Inputs:

Controls (Rear Mounted):

POWERFUL MUSICAL INTELLIGIBLE
Adaptable, Articulate, Invisible
Digital beam steering puts IC Live output where it belongs: on the audience, not walls or ceilings. Computer software lets you define the opening angles for as many as four sonic beams from each IC Live array module (up to 8 beams when stacked) and aim them up or down. Meanwhile, the slim enclosure stays vertical and inconspicuous. Two ICL-FR modules can be stacked for even tighter control and higher output.

Computer Controls:

Status Indicators:

95 (241.5 cm)

Power Connector: Finish: Network Digital Format: DSP/AMPLIFIER Type: Input Impedance: Max Input: Power Rating: Freq. Range: THD Distortion: Hum & Noise: Power Required: (per module)
Powerful, Accurate, Musical
Iconyx transparent technology controls sound with DSP intelligence, not cumbersome brute-force techniques. Multi-channel class D digital amplifiers with Integral DSP engines control every single array element with programmable precision. High-current audiophile output stages power each light, efficient transducer in the Iconyx array individually. Even at 100 feet, SPL is an impressive105 dB (108 dB when stacked). Output is flat from 80 Hz to 20 kHz. Low frequency energy can be extended to 40 Hz or below with matching subwoofers.

47 (119.5 cm)

RHAON Empowered
All Iconyx ICL-FR arrays are equipped with RHAON, the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network. RHAON offers multi-channel digital audio distribution, user controlled DSP, user selectable preset configurations and comprehensive remote system management and control - all using standard Ethernet hardware and cabling.

Easy To Install

IC Live ICL-FR installation models are equipped with attachment points making them easy to suspend from the ceiling. Hinged mounting hardware is available for wall mounting. It allows the cabinet to be turned away from the wall for easy signal and power connections and then locked into place against the wall after installation.
Note: All analog inputs and outputs comply with AES Standard 48-2005 on interconnecting, grounding and shielding.
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ICL-F Array

ICL-F-DUAL Array

MUSICAL & NATURAL

Intimate Sound for Imposing Spaces
"Up close and personal" communication happens when sound arriving directly from the source, whether it's a live person or a loudspeaker, is much louder than sound that's reflected off the walls, windows, floor and ceiling. As you move farther away from the source, the direct sound loses volume twice as fast as the reflected sound. This is why in very reverberant spaces, it can be hard to understand someone speaking in a normal tone of voice more than a couple of arm's lengths away. IC Live digitally steerable arrays produce tightly focused, precisely aimed beams of acoustic energy that maintain their intensity over long distances. Because most of the highly directional sound from an IC Live digitally steerable array is focused on the listeners, very little is left to bounce around the room and confuse the ears. That's how Iconyx IC Live arrays let you sit hundreds of feet away from the speaker or musicians and still hear the words and music as if they were right "in your face." The software algorithms that shape and aim the output of an Iconyx array are complex, but the user interface is intuitively simple. Renkus-Heinz BeamWare, a Windows application, lets you model the audience area and then choreograph the beams until the coverage is optimized. Beamware allows you to choose the number of beams (up to 4 in an ICL-FR or 8 in a stacked array), their aiming points and sharpness, and their relative level. Different configurations can also be stored as presets allowing users to quickly and easily adjust the sound coverage to accomodate different room setups and configurations by push button selection of the desired setup. The improvement in sound quality and clarity provided by Iconyx digitally steerable arrays over conventional loudspeaker systems is truly remarkable, especially in highly reverberant rooms. The coverage patterns of conventional loudspeaker systems bounces too much energy off the walls and ceiling which interferes with intelligibility.

CLEARLY INTELLIGIBLE

MAXIMUM CONTROL
RHAON is the culmination of more than 20 years experience integrating electronics with loudspeakers. RHAON makes it easy to connect, control and monitor multiple ICL-FR arrays and a mixture of other Renkus-Heinz powered loudspeakers using standard Ethernet cabling and switches. On one network, you can distribute multi-channel digital audio with CobraNet, control array-specific DSP functions, and supervise the entire loudspeaker system from a centrally location computer. RHAONs comprehensive network capabilities make it easy to add one-touch presets, zone control and life safety functions to any ICL-FR system.
ARRAY CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Powerful Algorithms, Intuitive Interface
The software algorithms that shape and aim the output of an Iconyx array are complex, but the user interface is intuitively simple. Our BeamWare software, an integral part of RHAON, lets you model the audience area, then drag and drop beams until coverage is optimized. BeamWare then calculates a set of FIR (Finite Infinite Response) filters that control the array s beams. At installation time, simply download the full set of FIR filters from your computer to the IC Series modules over the Ethernet network. The beams can be easily adjusted from your computer after the Iconyx array is installed. RHAON also allows you to adjust the output level, EQ, high and low frequency shelving, muting and delay of ICL-FR arrays from your computer.
BeamWare display of a tightly focused ICL-FR digitally steerable array. Notice how the beam distributes sound evenly over the audience area.
RHAON gives you maximum control of: Real time digital audio distribution over standard Ethernet using proven CobraNet technology to deliver multiple channels of high quality digital audio over a single CAT 5 cable. A powerful DSP inside each ICL-FR array on the network. Adjust eight bands of parametric EQ, high and low frequency shelving filters, input level control, muting and delay in real time; store up to 10 preset configurastions. Our Beamware software with its ability to individually shape, steer and control multiple sonic beams to cover almost any audience area. Monitoring and supervisory functions. RHAON tracks critical operating parameters such as signal clipping, amplifier output voltage and current and temperature with automatic alert functions. RHAON is not pre-certified as a life-safety system, but it has been designed to meet the requirement of most local authorities. Redundant signal paths and programmable priority override functions are built in. Continual monitoring of each networked loudspeaker, with automatic operator alert and logging functions, help you make sure the system is available when its most urgently needed.

Multiple Presets, Easy Selection
ICL-FR can store up to 10 different configurations in the loudspeakers DSP memory. For example, you might optimize one configuration for small events on the main audience area, and another for larger occasions with listeners in the balcony. Once the configurations are stored, its easy to switch from one to another. Up/Down buttons and a readout on the rear panel allow an operator to scroll through the available presets. This function can also be performed remotely from the central control computer or by means of a remote control panel if a central computer is not being used.
BeamWare display showing one application of the multi-beam capability of ICL-FR Iconyx digitally steerable arrays. Notice the smooth coverage of both the main floor and balcony areas.
High Performance Woofers and Drivers
IC Live transducers were chosen for their light weight and high performance. Both the low frequency woofers and the high frequency drivers feature Neodymium magnets known for their high efficiency and low weight. The high-power 6.5 inch woofers have a 1.5 inch copper voice coil and a stiff cone with a soft supple surround.
A typical ICL-FR loudspeaker array connection window. Notice the wide range of inputs available. EASE Intelligibility map of a typical reverberant worship facility ( 3 to 3.5 Sec. RT60) with a conventional 2-way loudspeaker suspended above the altar. Dark green areas indicate 9% to 12% ALcons or fair to barely acceptable intelligibility; the blue areas indicate poor to unacceptable intelligibility.
Advanced DSP Processor / Amplifier

IC-RC1 Remote Control

Low frequency woofer with neodymium magnet
Individual Control windows for each ICL-FR array allow easy adjustment of EQ and Shelving, Delay, Etc.
The high frequency drivers have a titanium coated dome which dramatically increases stiffness for improves transient response and reduced intermodulation distortion. An edge wound copper clad aluminum voice coil wound on Nomex completes the diaphragm assembly.
High frequency driver with neodymium magnet and titanium nitride coated dome EASE Intelligibility map of a typical reverberant worship facility ( 3 to 3.5 Sec. RT60) with an Iconyx array placed at the side of the chancel area. The green areas indicate good to excellent intelligibility across the bulk of the audience area. Page 2

The brain of each ICL-FR module is the 8-channel DSP processor / amplifier developed specifically for Iconyx. It not only performs the complex digital signal processing needed to shape and aim the beams without creating side lobes, but also provides 8 channels of Class D digital amplification. Its audiophile, high-current output section and integral DSP engine control each high-performance coaxial transducer with total precision. The Class D digital amplifiers are lightweight, efficient and cool: no fan noise. Fully regulated switching power supplies operate from 90 to 260 Volts, 50/60 Hz AC.
Individual Supervise windows for each ICL-FR loudspeaker array help to identify problems and take remedial action.

Multiple Input Options

ICL-F-R arrays offer a variety of input options. Dual analog inputs are standard equipment along with a choice of two digital inputs, Multi-channel digital audio signal distribution via CobraNet and a serial AES/EBU digital input.

ICL-FR & ICL-FR-DUAL

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