Crown CDi Series Control Click the Crown Logo at the top of any the screen to return to this Menu Interactive Main Menu Interactive Front Panel Display Updating Firmware Service Information Controls Wiring and Connectivity Configurations in System Architect Diagnostic Information
Crown CDi Series Control Use your mouse to navigate the front panel as if you were pressing the actual buttons Welcome to the CDi Front Panel
Crown CDi Series Control Click The Sel / Enter Button As The Amp Powers Up
Crown CDi Series Control Factory Default Screen Click on the Sel / Enter Button To Begin
Crown CDi Series Control Presets Or Configuration Use The front Panel Buttons to Navigate Choose Presets Or Configuration Menu
Crown CDi Series Control Preset 1 Factory Defaults
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Crown CDi Series Control Configuration Menu
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Low Impedance
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 High Z For 70 Volt Operation
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Low Impedance
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 High Z for 70Volt Operation
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Setup In System Architect Amplifier Set for 70 Volt Both Channels
Crown CDi Series Control Stereo Input Channel 1 And Channel 2 Inputs Are Independent And Controlled By Individual Gain Controls
Crown CDi Series Control CH1 + CH2 Input Channel 1 And Channel 2 Inputs are Summed Together And Controlled By Channel 1 Gain Control
Crown CDi Series Control Input Y Enabled Channel 1 Input Is Paralleled to Channel 2s Input Path And Both Are Controlled By Channel 1 Gain Control
Crown CDi Series Control Amplifier Crossover Off
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 90 Hz
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 100 Hz
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 1.2kHz
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 1.5k Hz
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 2.0kHz
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View Crossover In System Architect Amplifier Crossover At 90Hz Both Channels Output for Subs
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View EQ In System Architect Enables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect Channel 1 EQ Enabled
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 EQ Disabled Disables Channel 1 EQ Created In System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Click to View EQ In System Architect Channel 2 EQ Enabled Enables Channel 2 EQ Created In System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 EQ Disabled Disables Channel 2 EQ Created In System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds Channel 1 Delay 0.0ms
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 1ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 2ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 3ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 4ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 5ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 6ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 7ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 8ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 9ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 10ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 20ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 30ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 40ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay 50ms Channel 1 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Delay Off
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 0.0ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 1ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 2ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 3ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 4ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 5ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 6ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 7ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 8ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 9ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 10ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 20ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 30ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 40ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay 50ms Channel 2 Delay In Milliseconds
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Delay Off
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Limiter OFF
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Limiter -3dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 1 At -3dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Limiter -6dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 1 At -6dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 1 Limiter -12dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 1 At -12dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Limiter Off
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Limiter -3dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 2 At -3dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Limiter -6dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 2 At -6dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Channel 2 Limiter -12dB Initiates A Limiter On Channel 2 At -12dB Below Clipping
Crown CDi Series Control Stereo Output
Crown CDi Series Control Bridge-Mono Output
Crown CDi Series Control Back 90Hz Crossover Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output
Crown CDi Series Control 100Hz Crossover Back Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output
Crown CDi Series Control 1.2KHz Crossover Back Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output
Crown CDi Series Control Back 1.5kHz Crossover Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output
Crown CDi Series Control Back 2.0kHz Crossover Lows On Channel 1Mid /Highs On Channel 2 Output
Crown CDi Series Control 2-Channel Subs Back Both Channel Outputs 90Hz and Below For Subs
Crown CDi Series Control Screenshot Of EQ Setup In System Architect Back EQ Programmed in System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Back Screenshot Of EQ Setup In System Architect EQ Programmed in System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Updating Firmware In System Architect If a newer version of firmware exists, System Architect will ask if you want to update the firmware.
Crown CDi Series Control Updating Firmware In System Architect Check the appropriate update box and then click the Begin Update box.
Crown CDi Series Control After the firmware is updated, you can chose to send the previous settings back to the amplifier or receive the settings from the amplifier which will leave the amplifier back at factory defaults Updating Firmware In System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Service Information In the event that your amplifier should require service, a Service Return Authorization (SRA) is required for product being sent to the factory for service. You can create the SRA by going to If you do not have access to our website, call , extension 8205 and well create the SRA for you.
Crown CDi Series Control Signal Flow In System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Input & Output In System Architect Choose Input Setup Or Test System With Onboard Pink Noise Generator Select Dual Or Bridge-Mono Output
Crown CDi Series Control EQ In System Architect CDi Has Both Input And Output EQ
Crown CDi Series Control Crossovers In System Architect View Of Sample Crossover
Crown CDi Series Control Delay & Limiters In System Architect Select Up To 50ms Of Delay Selectable Clip Limiting
Crown CDi Series Control Select & Store Presets In System Architect Select From UP To 19 User Configured Presets
Crown CDi Series Control Back Output Voltage Settings Choose Between Low and High Impedance Output. Selecting High Impedance (70 Volt) Automatically Enables A 70Hz Hi-Pass Filter
Crown CDi Series Control HiQnet Software Follow this Link To Download The Most Current Version of System Architect
Crown CDi Series Control Input And Output Wiring Dual Output Wiring Bridge-Mono Output Wiring CDi Terminal Block Output Wiring
Crown CDi Series Control Input / Output Wiring Basic Dual Output WiringBasic Bridge-Mono Wiring
Crown CDi Series Control Input And Output Wiring Phoenix Input Connector Balanced And Unbalanced Wiring Balanced And Unbalanced Input Connections RCA to Phoenix Connector
Crown CDi Series Control Front Panel Controls & Indicators Power Switch Blue Power LED Detented Rotary Gain Controls Backlit LCD Display Display Navigation controls Meter LEDs Indicates Amplifier Is Ready To Pass Audio Signal Will Flash With Audio Flashes When Output Exceeds -20dB Below Clip Flashes When Output Exceeds -10dB Below Clip Turns On At Onset Of Audible Distortion Turns on Under Extreme Thermal Conditions
Crown CDi Series Control Back Panel Connections Removable IEC Power Connector 4-Position Barrier Strip Output Terminals Type B USB Connector For Use With HiQnet System Architect Variable Speed Front to Rear Airflow Two 3-pin detachable Phoenix-type connectors each accept a balanced line-level input signal
Crown CDi Series Control Input And Output Wiring Typical 70 Volt Wiring
Crown CDi Series Control Amplifier Status Screens Hold In the 3 Front Panel Buttons While Powering Up Amplifier. Screen Will Say Press Me" and Fan Will Turn On High. Pressing Each Button Will Display Each Buttons Function.
Crown CDi Series Control Amplifier Status Screens
Crown CDi Series Control Press The 3 Control Buttons Simultaneously While the Amplifier Is On And Use The Next and Previous buttons to Scroll Through The Status Screens Channel 1 & 2 Heat Sink Temperature Amplifier Status Screens
Crown CDi Series Control Amplifier Firmware Version & System Architect Address Amplifier Status Screens
Crown CDi Series Control Power Supply Temperature Amplifier Status Screens
Crown CDi Series Control Programmable Fan Modes In Hi mode the fan will turn on at 53C In LO mode, the fan will turn on at 33C In Fan On mode, the fan is always on high Amplifier Status Screens
Crown CDi Series Control In XTi, CDi, and DSi amplifiers, the fan will turn on in Fan Hi mode when the internal heat sink temperature reaches 53C. To change the fan mode, the Next button is held down at start up. A more sensitive Fan Lo will be initiated. The fan will turn on at 33C and off at 23C. To disable it, hold down the Next button at start up and the fan will return to normal. To change to Fan On mode, hold down the Sel button at start up and the fan will stay on high continuously. To disable it, hold down the Sel at start up and the fan will return to normal. Amplifier Status Screens