Rebec CS1616 Digital Signal Processor User Manual
Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the world of Rebec! Please keep your original proof of purchase or invoice in a safe place in case of any warranty claims. Do also mail or register your warranty with the official Rebec service centers and/or agents to ensure that you are provided with the relevant technical support if required.
Notice
- To prevent short circuit, please keep the device away from water or damp places.
- If water or any other liquid enters the device, cut off the power immediately, and inform the nearest Rebec Service Center or Agent to inspect the product.
- Users are not recommended to disassemble the device as there are no user serviceable parts inside; please contact the nearest Rebec Service Center if necessary.
Troubleshooting
Ensure all cables and parts are securely connected before turning on the power. Shown below is the basic troubleshooting procedure that you should follow.
When a failure occurs:
- Before sending the unit for repair, please refer to the table for common troubleshooting solutions.
- When it is still not repairable after inspection: Please return the unit to factory settings.
- Still unable to repair: Please consult the nearest service center or authorized agent for further options.
Troubleshooting Method:
| No. | Malfunction | Reason and Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Power |
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| 2 | No Sound |
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| 3 | Unable to connect through USB |
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What's in the Box
| CS1616 User Manual | 1pc |
| Mechanical flat head screws (PM3x6mm) | 8Pc |
| Mounting brackets | 4Pcs |
| 16P high level input signal line (0.2m) | 2Pc |
| 24P Speaker cable (0.2m) | 1Pc |
| 16P Speaker cable (0.2m) | 1Pc |
2. Amplifier Index
Note: The following indicators and diagrams, using 4Ω load, all use APX515 audio analyzer, indoor ambient temperature is 25°C, and the voltage across the dedicated line power supply is 14.4V.
| Parameter | Test Condition | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High input impedance | 51 | Ω | |||
| Low input impedance | 15K | Ω | |||
| High input voltage | It is formulated according to the pre-amplifier, and when the maximum pre-stage effective value, the power amplifier outputs the maximum power | 9.2 | Vrms | ||
| Low input voltage | It is formulated according to the pre-amplifier, and when the maximum pre-stage effective value, the power amplifier outputs the maximum power | 2.5 | Vrms | ||
| Continuous output power | 4Ω load, 1K sine wave, full power continuous load test greater than 20 minutes, THD<1%, A-weighting | 60x12 80x4 |
W | ||
| CH1~CH12 CH1~CH10, Output voltage, maximum |
When the corresponding amplifier channel outputs THD<1%, the RAC outputs THD<0.05%. | 2.5 | Vrms | ||
| Frequency | 0~-3dB | 20 | 20K | Hz | |
| THD+N | High level output 4Ω load, 60W output |
0.8 | % | ||
| CH1~CH16 2Vrms output, APX515 input impedance 200KΩ |
0.05 | % | |||
| Noise Level | High level output 4Ω load, A-weighting |
-73 | dBv | ||
| CH1~CH16 A-weighting, APX515 input impedance 200KΩ |
-89 | dB | |||
| S/N | High level output 4Ω load, 50W output, 1K sine wave, A-weighting |
95 | dB | ||
| CH1~CH16 1Vrms output, APX515 input impedance 200KΩ, A-weighting |
95 | dB | |||
| Dynamic Range AES17 |
High level output 4Ω load, 1K sine wave, Signal level range-60dB, A-weighting |
90 | dB | ||
| CH1~CH16 1Vrms output, input impedance 200KΩ, A-weighting |
90 | dB | |||
| Crosstalk | High level output 4Ω load, 50W output, 1K sine wave, A-weighting |
85 | dB | ||
| CH1 & CH16 Absolute value |
85 | dB | |||
| SMPTE | High level output 4Ω load, half power output power output, Frequency1: frequency sweep 40~1kHZ, Frequency 2: 7kHZ, Amplitude ratio 4: 1. |
0.3 | % | ||
| CH1~CH16 1Vrms output, APX515 input impedance 200KΩ, A-weighting |
0.05 | % |
3. Interface Definition
- Color screen in-line interface
- USB connection PC computer interface
- DSD Lossless Music Player
- Bluetooth indicator
- Low level input
- RCA1~16 output
- COAX input
- Optical input
- 12V power interface
- 13~16CH high-level outputs (Bridge 2X200W)
- 1~12CH high-level outputs
- High-level inputs
- Start mode switch
- Power LED
Front Panel:
[Image: Front panel of the Rebec CS1616 showing numbered ports: 1. Remote, 2. PC, 3. USB, 4. ANT, 5. AUX, 6. BT, 7. OPT, 8. COAX, 9. 12V Power Interface]
Rear Panel:
[Image: Rear panel of the Rebec CS1616 showing numbered ports: 9. +12 GND, 10. 13~16CH High-level Outputs, 11. 1~12CH High-level Outputs, 12. High-level Inputs, 13. Start Mode Switch, 14. Power LED]
Speaker Wiring
The Speaker Wiring in Normal Mode (4x80W)
[Image: Diagram showing speaker wiring for normal mode, connecting outputs to speakers for 4x80W configuration.]
The Speaker Wiring in Bridge Mode (2x200W)
[Image: Diagram showing speaker wiring for bridge mode, connecting outputs to speakers for 2x200W configuration.]
Software Introduction
PC Software Operation Introduction
Computer Configuration Requirements: Screen resolution higher than 1280 x 768, otherwise the software UI is incomplete, only suitable for Windows operation system laptop, desktop and pads.
1. Menu editing area
Main functions: File, options operation.
a. Click the "File" pop-up window, and select to load the scene on your computer, save it as scene on your computer, load the whole machine scene or save the whole machine scene.
- Load machine preset scenarios
- Save as machine preset scenarios
- Load the scene file on your computer
- Save it as scene file on your computer
- Loading machine scene
- Save machine scene
Note: If you need to share tuning parameters, please connect the machine, and "save machine scene" to the personal computer to share this "machine scene".
b. Click on "Option" to select Chinese and English switching, Noise Gate, RESET, InPutVOL and About(A).
- 简体中文
- 繁體中文
- ✓ English
- Noise Gate
- RESET
- InPutVOL
- About(A)
2. Function editing area
Main functions: preset, master source, mixer source, channel type, link, mixer and mode settings.
a. Preset: 6 sets of preset data can be recalled or stored.
b. Master source: Click the input audio source drop-down list to select the input audio source: AUX, BT, HI Level, OPT and USB.
[Image: Screenshot of the Master Source dropdown menu showing AUX, BT, HI Level, OPT, USB.]
c. Reset: Click Reset to clear the channel type or restore the default channel type.
d. Link: Click the Link to set the Link synchronization mode: copy from left to right or copy from right to left.
e. Click "Mixer" to enter the mixing interface, the interface is as shown below.
[Image: Screenshot of the Mixer interface showing multiple input channels and faders.]
f. Click "Stereo" to switch between stereo or bridge.
3. Main volume and software connection editing area
Main functions: master volume and computer software connection settings.
a. Main volume adjustment range: off, -59.9~6dB. Click the speaker button to mute the main volume.
b. Click the "Not Connected" button to connect the host with a PC.
[Image: Button showing 'Not connect' and 'Connected' states.]
4. Output channel type editing area
Main function: configure the type of output channel.
[Image: Display showing output channel types like FL-Tweeter, FR-Tweeter, etc.]
5. Channel delay, volume, phase editing area
a. Push the fader left or right to adjust the sound size, or enter a value or roll the mouse wheel in the volume input box to adjust the sound size. Click the speaker button to switch mute.
b. Positive phase adjustment: Click [0°] or [180°] to switch between positive phase and reverse phase.
c. Delay: set the delay value by scrolling the mouse wheel in the delay input box, or enter the value to set the delay value.
d. Delay Unit button: Click the drop-down list to select milliseconds, centimeters, and inches.
6. Channel divider editing area
Main Function Setup: Channel High & Low Pass Filter Setup. Adjustable: Filter Type, Frequency point and Q Value (Gradient or Slope).
[Image: Settings for High-pass and Low-pass filters with options for Frequency, Type, and Octave.]
7. Equalizer editing area
a. Reset EQ: It is used to restore the parameters of the all equalizer to the original pass-through mode (the frequency of the equalizer, the Q value and the gain are restored to the initial value).
b. Restore EQ: Switch between the currently designed equalizer state parameters and the pass-through mode (the gain of all equalization points is restored to 0 dB, the frequency and value are unchanged).
c. Click PEQ Mode to switch GEQ Mode. The Q value and frequency cannot be adjusted in the PEQ Mode interface.
8. Channel EQ editing area
Main function configuration: Equilibrium design of current output channel, 31-band equalization adjustable: frequency, Q value (response bandwidth) and gain (increasing or decreasing the frequency response amplitude near the frequency point).
[Image: Screenshot of the 31-band equalizer interface showing frequency, Q value, and gain adjustments.]
