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Congratulations on your purchase of a Century Series console. All of us at Crest Audio in Paramus, New Jersey, USA, support your decision, knowing your console contains the finest combination of design and manufacture in the industry. While your new Century Series console is one of the most feature-packed available, great effort has been put into making it simple to operate.
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ABLE OF O N T E N T S Feature Overview A brief description of the LM design, features and functions. System Connections Contains diagrams illustrating conventional system connections. Wiring Conventions Contains diagrams indicating how connectors for Crest consoles are wired. Power Supply A description of the rack-mountable Century Series consoles power supply.
The Century Series was designed to have all the features and functions demanded by the modern music professional. The engineers at Crest Audio have delivered the finest combination of function and sonic accuracy in an affordable intuitive con- sole. The features listed below are common to all Century Series LM Consoles.
ONITOR ONSOLE ENTURY ERIES System Connections The console is the nerve center of a sound system and 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 sys- tem connections.
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ENTURY ERIES 6001 Professional Power Amplifier Clip/Limit Signal Temp/DC Active Ch A Ch B 6001 Professional Power Amplifier Clip/Limit Signal Temp/DC Active Ch A Ch B Floor Wedge Connection Receivers for In-Ear Monitors Transmitters for In-Ear Monitors Stereo In-Ear Monitor Connection...
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ENTURY ERIES Wiring Conventions Since the same connectors are used throughout the professional audio industry, it is important to know how the connectors for Crest’s Century Series are wired. The wiring is as follows. INPUT XLR OUTPUT XLR PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 3...
POWER OUT Pin 4 Analog + 24V @ 6 Pin 5 Digital 20V @ 6 Pin 6 +48V A division of Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr. Model XCVA06 Pin 7 -20V Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA Supply Identification Twin Supply Operation...
Pin 4 Analog + 24V @ 6 Pin 5 Digital 20V @ 6 Pin 6 +48V To AC Mains A division of Crest Audio Inc. Pin 7 -20V 100 Eisenhower Dr. Model XCVA06 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA Interface Cable...
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ENTURY ERIES LM-12 INPUT MODULE The LM-12 input module is the primary input control for the LM- +48V 12 monitor console. It differs from the LM-20 input module only in the mix send section. LINE 48V Phantom Power Switch GAIN Turns on 48V Phantom Power as required by certain microphones for proper operation.
ENTURY ERIES PFL Switch Rear Panel Connections Samples the channel’s signal pre-fader and allows for monitor- Direct Out ing within the master section of the console. This signal is not This 1/4-inch TRS jack carries the direct output signal (post affected by the Mute Switch.
ENTURY ERIES LM-20 (LM-8+4) INPUT MODULE This module serves as the input module for LM-20 and the now- +48V discontinued LM-8+4. The only difference between the two is the factory default settings on the dual concentric sends.For the LINE LM-20 the sends are set for level/level operation. For an LM- 8+4 the sends are set for level/pan operation.
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ENTURY ERIES MUTE Switch with LED Rear Panel Connections Mutes the channel and all sends. This switch does not affect Direct Out the PFL switch or the Peak and Signal Present LED indicators, This 1/4-inch TRS jack carries the direct output signal (post The LED illuminates when the channel is muted either from fader &...
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ENTURY ERIES OUTPUT RETURN INPUT ø INSERT TB ENB BAL OUT EQ IN MUTE INSERT SEND PEAK INSERT RTN RETURN INPUT ø...
ENTURY ERIES LM-12 Output Module The LM-Mono Group output module is the primary output Output PEAK & Signal LEDs module on the LM-12 and the secondary output module on the The red LED indicates that the output is within 3dB of the clip- LM-8+4 and the LM-20 ping point.
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ENTURY ERIES OUTPUT RETURN INPUT M O N O Ø INSERT TB ENB BAL OUT LEFT EQ IN INSERT SEND MUTE INSERT RETURN PEAK RETURN BAL OUT RIGHT INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN INPUT M O N O Ø...
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ENTURY ERIES LM-8+4 Output Module The LM-Stereo group output module is the primary output MUTE Switch with LED module on the discontinued LM-8+4. Mutes the output. This switch does not affect the PFL switch or the Peak and Signal Present LED indicators. Output Meters Output PFL Monitors the post-fader output signal via two ten-segment...
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ENTURY ERIES OUTPUT RETURN INPUT Ø INSERT ON TB ENB BAL OUT LEFT EQ IN PEAK INSERT SEND MUTE INSERT RETURN RETURN BAL OUT RIGHT INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN INPUT Ø...
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ENTURY ERIES LM-20 Output Module The LM-Dual group output module is the primary output mod- Output PEAK & Signal LEDs ule on the LM-20. The red LED indicates that the output is within 3dB of the clip- ping point. Output Meter Monitors the post-fader output signal via two ten-segment The green LED constantly displays the level of signal activity LED arrays.
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ENTURY ERIES OUTPUT BAL OUT INSERT SEND INSERT RTN MONITOR A LEFT MONITOR A RIGHT EXT TB IN...
ENTURY ERIES LM Master Module A Output 11 Talkback Enable Injects the talkback signal from the master section into the This the first of two modules that include master controls for group output. all LM consoles in addition to mono output eleven. Output 11 Dim Switch Output Meter Introduces a -6dB drop to the output signal.
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ENTURY ERIES OUTPUT BAL OUT INSERT SEND INSERT RTN MONITOR B LEFT MONITOR B RIGHT OSC IN...
ENTURY ERIES LM Master Module B This the second of two modules that include master controls Output 12 Insert On Switch for all LM consoles in addition to mono output twelve. Turns on the insert loop for the output signal. If an incomplete insert loop is present, depressing this switch will mute the out- Output Meter Monitors the post-fader output signal of group 12 via a ten-...
ENTURY ERIES Specifications Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications The following are the technical specifications for the Century LM console. The following text should be used when specifying a Century LM in a bid or proposal. The monitor console shall be constructed in a modular fashion Frequency Response and be housed in a steel frame with molded plastic side +0.0, -0.5dB, 20Hz to 20 kHz (referenced to 1kHz)
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PFL or AFL IMPORTANT Output modules are pre-assigned at the Crest factory These modules must always be installed in the correct positions. They are NOT interchangeable without being properly re- assigned. Please contact the Crest Audio Service Department for more information. PPENDIX...
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IMPORTANT Output modules are pre-assigned at the Crest factory These modules must always be installed in the correct positions. They are NOT interchangeable without being properly re- assigned. Please contact the Crest Audio Service Department for more information. PPENDIX...
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ENTURY ERIES Glossary Fader Used for final output control of an input/output channel except Balanced Insert Return those sends selected pre fader. (Insert Output levels are not See Insert Return affected by the fader position.) Balanced Line In Gain Control See Line Input Adjusts input gain for proper signal level on the input.
ENTURY ERIES Input Fader Mix Switch Oscillator On This switch activates circuitry that sums all input signals and Switches on the internal (or external if connected) oscillator assigns the summed signal to the Monitor A output. This signal which is fixed at 1kHz . The oscillator only operates when the is post fader.
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ENTURY ERIES Return 1/2 These connectors accept a balanced signal which is delivered to the return master controls on the master section Return Level Controls Adjusts the level of return signals 1 and 2 in the output. These signals come from the Master Section. The center knob adjusts level while the outer knob adjusts panning within the stereo image.
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