CDi Drivecore Tuning Not Showing Correctly on CH1
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If tunings are not showing correctly on channel 1 of a Crown CDi Drive Core amplifier, here are some focused troubleshooting steps and possible causes to investigate:
Check Output Configuration
- Go into Hi Qnet Audio Architect (or System Architect, depending on your setup).
- Open the amplifier's configuration.
- Verify that channel 1 is assigned and active. Sometimes, tunings may not appear if:
The channel is not routed properly.
It's part of a custom configuration (e.g., bridged, linked, or unused).
Preset Issue
- Ensure you're loading the correct preset.
- Tunings are preset-specific.
Presets can be corrupted or overwritten. Try loading a known-good preset and see if tunings appear correctly.
Firmware Check
- Confirm the amp is running the latest firmware. Outdated firmware can cause UI and tuning display glitches. Use Crown's website or Hi Qnet Audio Architect's built-in firmware updater.
Tuning Display Location
- Some tunings are not on the "channel" level but instead in the Input > Output Matrix or Crossover/EQ blocks.
- Make sure you're viewing the correct DSP block where the tunings are applied.
Hardware Fault
- Rare, but possible: If all else fails and channel 1 tunings consistently misbehave, it may be a hardware fault or DSP issue in the amp itself.
Try swapping speaker outputs to test if the issue follows the channel or the physical output.
Factory Reset (last resort)
- Back up your current settings/presets.
- Perform a factory reset on the amp.
- Reapply firmware and settings.