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Multimedia Amp
M1
AUDAC
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Multimedia Amplifier M1
User Manual &
Installation Guide
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AUDAC PROF ESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT User Manual & Installation Guide AUDAC http://www.audac.be info@audac.be
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Index INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 ENVIRONMENT ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Introduction This section describes briefly the functionality of the M1amplifier. he M1 Multimedia Amplifier is developed as a “all in one”, flexible solution for multi- purpose use. T During the development of the M1, the AUDAC-engineers wanted to achieve four goals: - Delivering a flexible audio solution for multi purposes. - Easy to use - Excellent sound quality - An advanced digital control interface Where other multi-zone amplifiers aren’t ‘all in one’ devices, the M1 is a
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Chapter 1 Environment Do not place this unit in an enclosed environment such as a bookshelf or closet. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to cool the unit. Do not block the ventilation openings. Do not place the unit in environments which contain high levels of dust, heat, moisture or vibration. Do not use the unit near water or other liquids. Make sure no water or other liquids can be spilled, dripped or splashed on the unit. The unit is developed for indoor use only. Do not u
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Safety Requirements Always handle the unit with care. Only use a grounded socket outlet and a power cord with grounding plug to plug in the unit. This unit is not a toy. It should not be operated by children. Do not stick objects through the ventilation openings of the M1. Do not open the unit. (risk for electrical shock) The M1 contains several ‘jumpers’ which can be set. These settings may only be done by qualified people. CAUTION - SERVICING This unit contains no user servi
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Pin connections on Connectors XLR (input, output): pin1=Ground, pin2= hot(s+), pin3=cold(s-) Cinch: tip= Signal (left or right), Ring= Ground RJ45 (RS485) Wall panel: Pin 1 White-Orange / Pin 2 Orange / Pin 3 White-Green +12V DC Pin 4 Blue RS485 A Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B Pin 6 Green GND Pin 7 White-Brown / Pin 8 Brown / Speakon (Left, Amplified Outputs Zone 1 and 2): pin1+ = left out, pin1- = gnd, pin2+ = right out, pin2- = gnd Speakon (Right, Amplified Outputs Zone 1 an
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Chapter 2 Overview front and rear panel of the M1 FRONT: REAR: 7
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Overview Inputs 1-6 (Mic./St. Line) INPUT 1-6 (FRONT) Routing Buttons + LED: To rout Input to Zone 1-4 Input Clipping LED Input Balance Input Volume INPUT 1-6 (REAR) Dipswitch: Phantom power (+48V) Mic/Line Selection Input Gain 3 band Tone Control Stereo Line Input (Cinch) Microphone Input (XLR) 8
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Overview Input 7-10 (4x St. Line) INPUT 7-10 (FRONT) Input level VU bar (Pre Fader) Routing Buttons + LED Input Selection Ch7-10 Input Balance Input Volume INPUT 7-10 (REAR) Input Gain Adjustment 2 Band Tone Control 4 x Stereo Line Input Ch7-Ch10 (Cinch) 9
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Overview Output Zones OUTPUT ZONES 1-4 (FRONT) Output Level VU-Bar Two band tone control Zone output volume OUTPUT ZONES 1-4 (REAR) Balanced Line Level Outputs (XLR): 4 Zones Stereo Powered Outputs (Speakon) Amp: 2 x 150W stereo (Not available on the M1 Light) 10
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Overview DATA Control Ports DATA CONTROL PART (Rear) Ethernet connection (RJ45) Wall Panel Outlets (RS485) Serial Control Port (RS232) Input Priority settings 11
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Chapter 3 Getting Started When turning on the power, the M1 start-up procedure will take place. This will take about 30sec.. Selected zones will light up green. One of the 4 line sources on ch 7-10 will light up. You can route an Input to a specific Zone Output simply by pressing the routing button once. By pressing the button a second time, the routing will be cleared. Balance and volume from the Input Channels can be changed on the front panel. Volume, Treble and Bass level from
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Special functions SAVE SETTINGS Routing settings can be saved by pressing together the ‘ch7’ and ‘ch8’ buttons on the front panel of the M1. Hold down the 2 buttons for a few seconds. RECALL SETTINGS Recalling the saved routing settings can be done by pressing together the ‘ch9’ and ‘ch10’ buttons on the M1 front panel. Hold down the 2 buttons for a few seconds. ENABLE OR DISABLE THE KEYBOARD The routing buttons (Z1 to Z4) of the input channels on the front panel of the M1 can be disable
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Chapter 4 Wire up the System The AUDAC M1 amplifier is very easy in use. Following cable specs must be followed to guarantee a correct operation: 1. Speaker Cable: minimum 2x1.5 mm2 (distance >15m: 2x2.5mm2) 2. Wall Mounted Panel: UTP/FTP Cat5 cable 3. Music sources: must be connected with audio cable of good quality 4. Ethernet connection: UTP/FTP cat5 cable 14
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Notebook Pocket PC Amplifier 1 Ethernet XLR, Left XLR, Right Wireless Amplifier 2 Wall panel 1 XLR, Left Wall XLR, Right panel 2 RS485 Wireless Router RS485 Ethernet L R XLR Microphone 1 XLR Microphone 2 RS232 R L L+R Tuner R L L R Sub CD player Home automation systems 15
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Bridge Mode The M1 Multimedia amplifier can also be set in bridged mode (300W / 8ohm) by setting some jumpers on the inside of the M1. This has to be done by qualified people !! In the following paragraphs the proper wiring for a bridged M1 stereo setup is explained. Connect the left output channel of the audio source to the left channel of an input channel of the M1. Connect the right channel of the audio source to the left channel of another input channel of the M1. The speakers nee
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Chapter 5 Remote Control Interface To use the remote control interface, the M1 has to be plugged in to an Ethernet LAN network with a standard (straight) network cable. Make sure the M1 default network address (192.168.0.180) is within range of the connected Ethernet LAN network ! If the M1 default network address is not within range of your LAN network, contact your network specialist. The default network address can be changed with the Standard Web Based User Interface but therefore a
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Standard Web Based User Interface LOG-IN SCREEN: When you surf to the webpage of the M1, you will see the logon screen of the M1. Default the IP address is http://192.168.0.180 You will have to enter a user name and password to get access. Default the following words are used: User name: audac Password: M1 18
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CONTROL SCREEN: If you press “enter” after typing the correct username and password, you get access to the control screen of the M1. After logging in, the “Connection Status” will indicate “online” if a connection with the M1 has been made. Following changes can be made: routing, volume settings of input channels and output zones, source selecting on ch 7-10, channel/zone muting. The settings of the front panel controls can be saved by pressing the “Save” button, and the saved setting ca
