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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC
Digital Audio Processor With Room Control
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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Pro Logic II”, “Dolby Digital”, “Dolby Digital 5.1”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Contents Digital Audio Processor with Room Control: C2N-DAP8RC 1 Introduction...................................................................................................................1 Features and Functions ....................................................................................1 Surround Sound Modes ...................................................................................2 Parametric Equalizer..
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Digital Audio Processor with Room Control: C2N-DAP8RC Introduction Features and Functions The C2N-DAP8RC is an eight-channel surround sound processor with local room ® control, designed to work in a Crestron 2-Series control system. This unit will process either digital audio streams (S/PDIF) or analog signals, and generate up to 7.1 surround sound preamp outputs. Designed for the ultimate in home theater entertainment, the
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Functional Summary – Video I/O & Miscellaneous • One RJ-45 - four channels of balanced video input; three channels with input level compensation adjustments • One RJ-45 - four channels of balanced video output • Twelve RCA local (analog) video inputs - any combination of composite, S, or component (including HDTV); each input includes built-in video sensor. • Twelve RCA local (analog) video outputs • RJ-11 for RS-232 contr
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Movie Mode The Movie mode is for use with VCRs, television shows, and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is an enhanced soundfield that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound. Music Mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual listening tastes. • Center
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC DTS ES Discrete 6.1 With the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, all 6.1 channels, including the surround back (SB) channel, are recorded independently using a digital discrete system. The main feature of this format is that because the SL, SR and SB channels are fully independent, the sound can be designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the acoustic images are moving about freely among the background s
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Parametric Equalizer The parametric equalizer consists of eight channels (one for each speaker) of six bandpass filter sections that permit you to correct for acoustic anomalies in the listening area or in the speakers themselves, and/or to establish preset values that enhance the sound conditions for favorite music or recording types. The six bands are identical in function. Each delivers up to 12 dB of boost or attenuation,
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC C2N-DAP8RC Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS AUDIO OUT – A 2 RCA connectors for stereo output of analog crosspoint – no processing AUDIO OUT – B 2 RCA connectors for stereo output but with volume/tone control - can be used w/TV if surround sound is not active - Output level = 1.8 V maximum RMS - THD+N < 0.05% @ unity gain - S/N <-96 dB @ maximum output level - Volume control range –80 dB to +20 dB
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control C2N-DAP8RC Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Dimensions Height: 3.48 in (8.84 cm) – with optional feet Width: 19.0 in (48.26 cm) – with ears 17.1 in (43.43 cm) – without ears Depth: 8.44 in (21.44 cm) Weight 5.56 lb (2.50 kg) 1 The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE be
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC For information on audio and video wiring, refer to “Hardware Hookup” which begins on page 16. C2N DAP8RC Overall Dimensions VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO INPUT COMP VIDEO VIDEO IN 1 2 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 A C E G I K IR OUT 1-2-3-4 IN IR OUT SENS 6 8 10 12 14 16 B D F H J L 1 10 1 10 1 10 A B C D 3.31 in AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 3.48 in 2 3 4 5 6 A B SURROUND SPDIF FRONT BACK CENTER (8.41 cm) A OPTICAL L L L RS-232 (8.84 cm) AUDIO NET C D
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control VIDEO IN These twelve RCA connectors (5 – 16) provide for video input (any combination of composite, S, or component, including HDTV), with built-in 75 Ohm termination. VIDEO OUT These twelve RCA connectors provide local (analog) video outputs. IR Ports The C2N-C2N-DAP8RCRC provides one infrared input (IR IN), which is a mini phone jack that can connect to a Crestron IR detector (CNXRMIRD) to detect fixed low frequency (38
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC (Chassis Ground) Use this chassis screw to connect the audio source(s) common ground(s) to the C2N- DAP8RC. AUDIO OUT The two RCA connectors labeled A provide stereo output of the unit’s analog crosspoint, without any processing. This is a unity gain output. The two RCA connectors labeled B provide stereo output of analog crosspoint, but with volume/tone control. The eight RCA connectors that comprise the SURROUND SOUND OUT
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control VIDEO INPUT COMP 1, 2, 3 (Potentiometers) These three potentiometers are used to adjust the respective video input signal to compensate for signal losses due to long cable runs. Refer to the section titled “Video Input Compensation for CAT5 Inputs” on page 23 for detailed procedures. Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE (R) WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT5 8.7 Tripled CAT5 NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor; the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor. NOTE: When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the w
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID) 1. Ensure that the C2N-DAP8RC is the only device connected to the control system. 2. Open the Crestron Viewport. 3. From the Viewport Functions menu, select Set Network ID. The Viewport will check the baud rate and then display the "Set Network ID" window. 4. In the "Set Network ID" window, select the C2N-DAP8RC from the Current Network Devices text window. 5. Select the new Net ID f
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC “Set Net ID by TSID” Window 4. Click on the Search for Touch Settable Devices button. The system searches the network and lists all TSID-enabled devices found. The list is similar to the report produced by pressing F4 (Report Network Devices); the first eight digits of each line constitute the TSID number (hexadecimal form of the serial number). 5. As you enter either the serial number or TSID number of the device that re
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Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Digital Audio Processor with Room Control “Serial Number to TSID Conversion Tool” Window 3. Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed; press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number. NOTE: Enter serial numbers, including spaces, exactly as they appear on the unit label. Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case. Rack Mounting WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this
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Digital Audio Processor with Room Control Crestron C2N-DAP8RC Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and retain the three side screws closest to the front panel. 2. Position a rack ear so that its mounting holes align with the vacated holes, and secure the ear to the unit with the three screws from step 1. 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Hardware Hookup In addition to its capabilities as a surround sou
