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    C ENTUR Y S ERIES SP TC GT O WNER ’ S M ANUAL[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of a Century Series console. All of us at Crest Audio in Paramus, Ne w Jersey , USA, support your decision, kno wing your console contains the finest combination of design and manufacture in the industry . While your ne w Century Series console is one of the most feature-packed av ailable, great ef fort has been put[...]

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    P AGE 1 Feature Over view 2 A brief description of design, features and functions. Wiring Conventions 3 Contains diagrams indicating how connectors for Crest consoles are wired. Power Supply 4 A brief description of the rack-mountable Century Series consoles power supplies. Power Connections 5 A brief description of Crest console power connections.[...]

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    Feature Over view The SP / TC / GT features listed below are common to all Century Series Consoles. • SSM/PMI High quality preamplifiers on balanced micro- phone/line inputs and on all balanced outputs for uncompro- mised audio quality and reliability. All IC’s within the audio path are socket mounted for easy upgrade or service. • 48 Volt sw[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 3 C ENTURY S ERIES 1 2 3 PIN 1 = GROUND PIN 2 = POSITIVE PIN 3 = NEGA TIVE OUTPUT XLR INPUT XLR PIN 3 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 2 PIN 1 TIP - POSITIVE RING - NEGA TIVE SLEEVE - GROUND INPUT TIP - SEND RING - RETURN SLEEVE - GROUND INSERT TIP - POSITIVE RING - GROUND SLEEVE - GROUND OUTPUT Input Plug Polarities Insert Plug Polarities [...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 4 C ENTURY S ERIES Century Series Console Power Supply Century Series Consoles use a separate rack-mountable power supply which provides the specific voltages used by each console. Crest Audio’ Century Series makes use of two different power supplies. The model and frame size of your particular console determines which of the t[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 5 C ENTURY S ERIES Designed & manufactured in the USA by: A division of Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr. Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA POWER OUT POWER OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE P AS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQU[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 6 C ENTURY S ERIES System Connections The console is the hub of a sound system and because it controls most of the variables within a system, proper connection and component relationships are vital to assure accurate operation and results. The following diagrams illustrate conventional system connections. C ENTURY 10 0 5 10 20 30[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 7 C ENTURY S ERIES Signal Processors In Out From Aux 5-8 out T o effects returns Aux 1-4 out to monitor amplifiers EXT TB IN LEFT INSERT RIGHT INSERT MONO OUT MONO INSERT MATRIX A OUT INSERT A RIGHT OUT LEFT OUT MONITOR L OUT MATRIX B OUT AUX 3 OUT AUX 1 OUT INSERT B MONITOR R OUT AUX 4 OUT AUX 2 OUT STR PGM IN AUX 7 OUT AUX 5 OU[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 8 C ENTURY S ERIES SP Input Module The SP input module is the most straightforward of the Century Series. While it shares many features with more complex input modules, the SP input module is simple in design and operation. LINE Switch Selects between the Balanced XLR Microphone Input con- nector and the Balanced Line Input 1/4&q[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 9 C ENTURY S ERIES MONO Bus Assign Switch Assigns the post-fader input signal directly to the Mono Clean bus. Bus Assign Switches (L/R, 1-8) Assigns the post Pan Signals to the mix bus in odd/even pairs. Pan controls assignment between these two mix buses with extreme left pan assigning signal exclusively to the odd mix bus and e[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 10 C ENTURY S ERIES TC Input Module The TC input module is the intermediate input module in the Century Series. It is essentially the same as the SP except for the sweepable mids on the EQ section and a polarity reverse switch. LINE Switch Selects between the Balanced XLR Microphone Input con- nector and the Balanced Line Input 1[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 11 C ENTURY S ERIES P AN CONTROL Positions the channel image between the left (odd) and right (even) channel assignment. MUTE Switch with LED Mutes the channel and all send functions. This switch does not affect the PFL switch or the Peak and Signal Present LED indi- cators. The LED illuminates when the channel is muted from the [...]

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    GT Input Module The GT input Module is the most feature-filled within the Century Series. Designed for demanding FOH applications, the GT Series retains the simplicity of the whole Crest Console line while offering all the features of a high-end unit. LINE Switch Selects between the Balanced XLR Microphone Input con- nector and the Balanced Line In[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 13 C ENTURY S ERIES Aux 8 Direct Switch Removes the Aux 8 signal from the Aux 8 bus and assigns to the direct out 1/4" connector on the rear panel. PRE/POST Switch Selects the Aux 5 through 8 signal sources between pre and post fader positions. P AN CONTROL Positions the channel image between the left (odd) and right (even) [...]

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    GT Stereo Input Module The GT Stereo Input Module is essentially two GT Input Modules fit into one module space. This module is very use- ful for accepting remote feeds, effects inputs and other sig- nals that require stereo handling. 48V Phantom Power Switch Turns on 48V Phantom Power for both L and R XLR inputs, required by certain microphones fo[...]

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    AUX 5 - 8 Individual Level Controls Adjusts audio level of a mix for use as a monitor or an effect send. The signal source for these mixes may be selected pre or post fader by an associated switch. WID(TH) Control When used together with the BAL control, the WID control provides a unique way to configure stereo panning. When turned all the way coun[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 16 C ENTURY S ERIES EFX RETURN GROUP GAIN POST 3•4 1•3 2•4 LEVEL MONO 1- 2 3- 4 5- 6 7- 8 L- R PFL PEAK SIG MUTE +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 16 16 88 HF -0 + 16 16 88 LF -0 + PA N PA N 2 EFX RETURN POST 3•4 3 2•4 MUTE MONO L- R P[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 17 C ENTURY S ERIES SP/TC Group Modules Since there are only minor differences between the SP and TC input modules, these two models share the same group module. An eight bus console will have eight of these modules where a four bus console will only have four. The number of the group is indicated on the PFL switch. Group Meter M[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 18 C ENTURY S ERIES GT Group Module The GT group module has many of the same features as the SP/TC group module. Primarily it is the Matrix Section and the Scene Mute controls that separate this group module from the SP/TC. An eight bus console will have eight of these modules where a four bus console will only have four. The num[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 19 C ENTURY S ERIES Group Assignments Assigns the group signal to the Left, Right, and or Mono out- puts. Group XLR Turns on the balanced XLR output. Matrix Pre/Post Switches the Matrix sends between pre and post-fader settings. Fader Reverse w/LED Swaps functions between the Effect Level control and the group fader; i.e., one be[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 20 C ENTURY S ERIES MA TRIX +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 1 2 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 MA TRIX AUX IN L R MONO 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 MAINS 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 STR PGM IN LEFT | MONO | RIGHT 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 1 7 8 9 5 2 0[...]

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    Matrix Module The Matrix Module allows the creation of an independent mix using the Main outputs (and an External Input) as signal sources. Matrix AUX IN Controls Controls level of external balanced input signals. L & R MAINS Controls Controls level of post fader L & R signals from main section. MONO MAINS Control Controls the level of post[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 22 C ENTURY S ERIES AFL1 AFL2 AUX MASTERS LEFT +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 1 2 AFL5 AFL6 AFL ON 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 5 6 AFLO N AFL3 AFL4 AUX MASTERS RIGHT +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 3 4 AFL5 AFL6 AFL ON 7 8 9 5[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 23 C ENTURY S ERIES SP/TC Master Section Left & Right Meters Monitors the post-fader output of the Left & Right channels, and any PFL’d or AFL‘d signals, via a ten-segment LED array. Power Indicators These four LED’s indicate the status of the four types of power used by Century Series Consoles. Headphone Jack Deliv[...]

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    SP / TC / GT P AGE 24 C ENTURY S ERIES AFL1 AFL2 AUX MASTERS LEFT 4 3 1 2 AUX MUTES +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 A UX SCENE ACTIVE MATRIX 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 1 2 AFL5 AFL6 AFL ON 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 5 6 MATRIX POST MUTE MONO LEFT AFLON A B 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 AFL3 AFL4 AUX M[...]

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    GT Master Section This master section is the control center for most of the GT’s advanced functions. Left & Right Meters Monitors the post-fader output of the Left & Right channels, and any PFL’d signals, via a ten-segment LED array. Lamp Dim Control Controls the intensity of the lighting devices plugged into the XLR sockets on the ligh[...]

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    GT Master Section (cont'd) L&R Mono Assignment Switches Assign the Left and Right signals to the Mono output.. L/R/Mono Matrix Post Switches Switches the Left, Right and Mono matrix signals between pre and post fader. L/R/Mono PFL Switches Allow for Pre-Fader Listening of the Left, Right and Mono signals respectively. L/R/Mono Peak & S[...]

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    Appendix A T echnical Infor mation GT TC SP[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES General Specifications - SP Console The following are the technical specifications for the Century SP console. Ar chitect’ s & Engineer’s Specifications - SP Console The following text should be used when specifying a Century SP in a bid or proposal. The live sound console shall be constructed in a [...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES General Specifications - TC Console The following are the technical specifications for the Century TC console. Frequency Response +0.0, -0.5dB, 20Hz to 20 kHz (referenced to 1kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion Mic input to Group output 20Hz to 20 kHz at +15dBu <0.01% Noise (22Hz to 22kHz) Mic EIN -129 dBu Mi[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES General Specifications - GT Console The following are the technical specifications for the Century GT console. Frequency Response +0.0, -0.5dB, 20Hz to 20 kHz (referenced to 1kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion Mic input to Group output 20Hz to 20 kHz at +15dBu <0.01% Noise (22Hz to 22kHz) Mic EIN -129 dBu Mi[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES Century GT Block Diagram GT / TC / SP Block Diagram BAL MIC IN BAL LINE IN INPUT PREAMP GAIN 6 - 60DB FOUR BAND EQ LEVEL FREQ LF L MID H MID HF PEAK PEAK HPF Ø LINE 15dB PAD T P S P PRE SOURCE PRE MUTE ? PFL DIRECT OUT PAN +10 BUS ASSIGN SWITCHES MONO L-R 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 SAFE MUTE SCENES ABC D MUTE AUX 3-4[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES Side Dimensions The following diagram illustrates the depth and height dimen- sions (from the side) for all Century SP / TC / GT consoles. 2.25"/57mm KNOB HEIGHT 0.75"/19mm & 1.25"/32mm 24.75"/ 717mm 28.0"/ 71 1mm 29.563" / 751mm 29.625"/752mm 10.25"/260mm 6.25&qu[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES A B .75in. 19mm 1.5in./38mm Size A B 24 33.55" 31.80" 32 43.15" 41.40" 40 52.75" 51.00" 44 57.55" 55.80" 52 67.15" 65.40" 64 81.55" 79.80" Size A B 24 852mm 808mm 32 1096mm 1052mm 40 1340mm 1295mm 44 1462mm 1417mm 52 1706mm 1661mm 64 2071mm 2027mm [...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES SP/TC/GT USER-OPTIONS SP, TC, and GT consoles are shipped having standard configuration unless specified at time of order. These are ways that the console configuration may be varied after manufacture. The items listed are internal options selected by gold jumper links. Default is marked with a line on the [...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES Console Disassembly Though you shouldn’t have to disassemble the console, it is necessary to remove modules to change the jumper and switch set- tings associated with the internally selectable options. The following steps detail the tasks involved when taking the console apart. ONE • Open the armr est T[...]

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    Appendix B Glossary GT TC SP[...]

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    SP / TC / GT C ENTURY S ERIES GLOSSARY The following glossary explains the features and functions found on Century Series front of house consoles. 80Hz High Pass Switch When depressed, this switch attenuates all low frequency con- tent at a 12db per octave rate referenced to 80Hz. This control is useful with live microphones, as it helps reduce und[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES of the switch. With the switch in the up position, the input sig- nal bypasses the EQ section and continues unmodified. EQ Sections These controls are used to modify the tonal quality of an audio signal. All Century Series consoles have a four-band EQ sec- tion on each input module. The effect return sectio[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES stereo (TRS) plug can be used with the Tip & Ring tied togeth- er to access the channel signal pre-EQ). Internal Oscillator The GT master section has a 1 kHz internal oscillator. This oscillator can be used as signal source to run tests, diagnostics or calibrations. The oscillator can be assigned to all[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES seen on the Left/Right/Monitor meters, and can be heard both in the mixer’s headphone output and on the rear panel monitor output of the console. When the PFL Switch is depressed, the channel PEAK LED indicator illuminates at a low intensity. When used as an indicator of switch position, the Peak LED indi[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX B C ENTURY S ERIES[...]

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    SP / TC / GT A PPENDIX C C ENTURY S ERIES Appendix C - Schematics LOCATION DESCRIPTION SCHEMATIC # DWG # REV # STANDARD INPUT MODULE INPUT CONNECTOR PCB 1 N/A 04 GT INPUT MAIN PCB 2 76D1530 04 TC INPUT MAIN PCB 3 N/A 02 SP INPUT MAIN PCB 4 N/A 02 STEREO INPUT MODULE STEREO INPUT CONNECTOR 5 76D1920 02 STEREO INPUT MAIN PCB (1 OF 2) 6 76D1919 01 STE[...]

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    SP/TC/GT Owners Manual Copyright © 1997 Crest Audio Inc. v. 2.2 11/3/97 - D7000001 Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL : 201.909.8700 FAX : 201.909.8744 http://www.crestaudio.com Printed in USA *D7000001*[...]