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Crestron Adagio™ AADS
Adagio Audio Distribution System
Operations Guide
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This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. WARNING: • Keep these instructions. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, • Heed all warnings. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE • Follow all instructions. EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. OBJECTS • Do not
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Contents Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 Features and Functions................................................................................................1 Multi-Room Audio........................................................................................2 High-End Performance.......
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Future Updates ..........................................................................................................61 Appendix: RDS/RBDS Function Support...............................................................................62 Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................63 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service .......................................
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Introduction Features and Functions • Whole-house audio distribution system • Out-of-the-box functionality (no programming required): ⇒ Audio distribution for six rooms at 45 watts per channel; expandable up to 12 rooms when used with Adagio Audio Expander (AAE) ⇒ Control from front panel or any combination of six (up to 12 if used with AAE) APAD LCD controllers or C2N-DBF12 12-button room keypads
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Multi-Room Audio The AADS supports up to six sets of stereo room speakers, allowing listeners in each room to listen selectively to any of six different stereo sources. Its integrated multi- channel power amplifier delivers a robust 45 watts per channel to all rooms. Without requiring any programming, the AADS can easily be expanded to support a total of 12 rooms by adding an AAE Audio Expander. Or, as many as 24 rooms can be handled using t
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System 2-Series Ethernet Control System At the heart of the AADS is the powerful 2-Series control engine. With both ® Cresnet and Ethernet connectivity, plus custom programmability using Crestron SystemBuilder™ software, the AADS allows nearly limitless expansion and customization using Crestron's entire line of touchpanels, wireless remotes, and ® hundreds of other devices. The built-in Web server with native e-Control 2 XPanel support enables fu
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Available models are: • AADS: AADS with built-in dual AM/FM tuner • AADS-XM: AADS with built-in AM/FM/XM tuner • AADSI: AADS for International (230 VAC) use with built-in AM/FM tuner Out of the box, the AADS can support one AAS (Adagio Audio Server), one AAE (Adagio Audio Expander) for control of up to 12 zones, one CEN-IDOC (Interface ® for Apple iPod), and a combination of up to 12 C2N-DBF12 (12-button keypads) or APAD controllers for lo
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Specifications Specifications for the AADS are listed in the following table. AADS Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Processor ® CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdFire Microprocessor Processing Speed 100 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 Benchmark) Memory 8MB Flash, 32MB SDRAM, 256KB NVRAM Operating System Real-time, preemptive, multitasking kernel, multi-threaded, FAT32 file system with long names; supports SIMPL Windows and ® SIMPL+ Ethernet 10/1
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS AADS Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS FM Tuner Frequency Range 87.50-108 MHz Step Frequency 50 kHz/ 100 kHz Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity (Mono) 11 dBf S/N Ratio @ 65 dBf 64 dB (mono), 60 dB (stereo) IF Rejection 100 dB AM Rejection 55dB Stereo separation 40 dB Audio Output Level 1V rms @ 1 KHz XM Satellite Radio Tuner 160+ digital channels (AADS-XM only) Inputs
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System AADS Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Communication (continued) Serial (1) DB9, male, bidirectional RS-232 ports; Up to 115.2k baud, hardware and software handshaking support for communication with serial devices Console (1) RJ-11 female, bidirectional RS-232 computer console port for connection to PC Ethernet (1) RJ-45 port for Ethernet communications Power Power Consumption AADS/AADS-XM/ 7 Amps, 120 Vol
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your AADS. AADS Physical View (Front) AADS Physical View (Rear), AADS-XM Physical View (Rear), 8 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System AADS Overall Dimensions 17.09 in (43.41 cm) 17.16 in (43.58 cm) 5.64 in (14.33 cm) 5.03 in (12.77 cm) 17.96 in (45.63 cm) 17.56 in (44.61 cm) 17.71 in (44.97 cm) 18.11 in (45.99 cm) NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AADS by approximately two to three inches. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 9
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS AADS Buttons and Ports (AADS-XM Shown) 1 6 7 10 14 15 18 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 16 17 19 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 20 21 25 27 Connectors, Controls, & Indicators # CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & 1 INDICATORS 1 SELECTION CONTROL Used to select rooms, sources, and radio stations (when using tuner). 2 SELECT BUTTON The SELECT button confirms changes made to AADS settings. (Continued on following page) 10 • Audio Distribution System
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & 1 INDICATORS 3 HARDWARE RESET Recessed below the front panel. Press this button to initiate a system hardware reset. This has the same effect as disconnecting and reconnecting power. 4 SOFTWARE RESET Recessed below the front panel. Press this button while the system is running to restart the program without rebooting the processor. Hold during reboo
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & 1 INDICATORS 17 MORE The MORE button displays additional information (when available). 18 VOLUME CONTROL Push “up” to raise the volume of a room; push “down” to lower the volume of a room. Pressing and releasing the volume control will adjust the volume level in fine increments while pressing and holding the volume control will adjust the volume leve
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & 1 INDICATORS 24 IR OUT (4) 3.5mm tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) mini- phone ports enable serial communication in a variety of formats including infrared and one-way RS-232; Use Crestron Infrared Emitter Probe (part number STIRP, sold separately) for controlling infrared devices. For information on other serial control cables, contact Crestron. Tip Ring Sleeve
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, & 1 INDICATORS 27 POWER INPUT Fuse terminal and power connector. The AADS requires a T8AH-type fuse 2 rated at 250 Volts . The AADS requires 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 7 Amps. The AADSI requires a T4AH-type fuse 2 rated at 250 Volts . The AADSI requires 3 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 Amps . 28 COMPUTER One 6-pin RJ-11 female, computer console port. Use with includ
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System Industry Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (E302724) As of the date of manufacture, the AADS has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) t
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Audio Distribution System Crestron Adagio™ AADS Setup Network Wiring When wiring the AAE Adagio Audio Expander, APAD controller, or C2N-DBF12 keypad to the AADS, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed
