C Series C 20:8X, C 10:8X, C 10:4X and C 5:4X Operation Manual rev. 1.1.4Table of Contentsv5.3.2 Headroom, sensitivity and VPL / Gain settings ........................................................................... 155.4 Audio Input and Output connections, setup and features ................................................................... 155.4.1 Balanced / Unbalanced Input connection................................................................................... 155.4.2 Output operation and connection ............................................................................................... 165.4.3 Output bridge mode ................................................................................................................... 165.4.4 Amplifier input Gain .................................................................................................................... 175.4.4.1 Channel gain/level (front-panel pots) ...................................................................................... 175.4.5 Amplifier sensitivity ..................................................................................................................... 185.4.6 Output Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL) ............................................................................................. 185.4.7 Constant voltage 70 V and 100 V systems setup and operation ................................................. 195.4.8 Output Current Peak Limiter (CPL) ............................................................................................. 195.5 GPIO connection and operation .......................................................................................................... 205.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 205.5.2 7.5.2 General Purpose Outputs (GPO) ........................................................................................ 205.5.3 General Purpose Inputs (GPI) ..................................................................................................... 205.5.4 NomadLink disable switch.......................................................................................................... 215.6 Protection, faults and warnings ........................................................................................................... 215.6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 215.6.2 Very High Frequency protection ................................................................................................. 215.6.3 DC protection .............................................................................................................................225.6.4 High-impedance warning (open load) ......................................................................................... 225.6.5 Low-impedance protection (short circuit).................................................................................... 225.6.6 Temperature protection .............................................................................................................. 235.6.7 Power Average Limiter (PAL)....................................................................................................... 235.6.8 Level indicators .......................................................................................................................... 245.6.9 Level adjust ................................................................................................................................ 255.6.10 Mute indication ........................................................................................................................... 255.6.11 Performance, Warning and Fault indicators ................................................................................ 255.7 NomadLink network and DeviceControl software ............................................................................... 265.7.1 NomadLink network in the amplifiers .......................................................................................... 265.7.2 Connection and setup ................................................................................................................ 275.7.3 NomadLink network cable lengths ............................................................................................. 285.7.4 Ethernet network cable lengths ................................................................................................. 285.7.5 DeviceControl software ..............................................................................................................295.7.6 Third Party Control and Monitoring Capabilities..........................................................................306. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................306.1 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................306.2 FAQ.....................................................................................................................................................306.3 Additional documentation ................................................................................................................... 316.4 Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation specification ........................................................................... 326.5 Signal flow and VPL to output measurements .....................................................................................367. Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................378. Warranty .................................................................................................................................................38