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Sonance DAB1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 DAB1 ISTRIBUTED UDIO YSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : R R e e a a d d a a l l l l o o f f t t h h e e s s e e i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s b b e e f f o o r r e e y y o o u u o o p p e e r r a a t t e e y y o o u u r r D D A A B B 1 1 , , a a n n d d s s a a v v e e t t h h e e s s e e i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s f f o o r r l l a a t t e e r r u u s s e e .

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Transferring System Information and Programming to the DAB1 ....... . .

  • Page 5: D D A A B B 1 1 I I R R R R E E M M O O T T E E C C O O N N T T R R O O L

    Using DAB1 Internal Macros with K1/K2 Programmable Keypads ....... .50...
  • Page 6 The Control Manager software even lets you program the DAB1 with macros that allow complex functions (like turning the system ON, selecting a source, setting the volume and other audio parameters and starting the music in a specific room) to be accomplished with a single button push.
  • Page 7 (CD player, iPort™/iPod The DAB1 may be placed on a shelf in a wall unit in a media room or rack-mounted in a 19” standard equipment rack in a dedicated equipment room. When determining the location for the system components consider having access to the system for loading CDs, DVDs and other media.

  • Page 8: A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X 2 2 : : P P R R O O G G R R A A M M M M I I N N G G E E X X T T R R A A C C O O M M M M A A N N D D V V O O L L U U M M E E C C O O N N T T R R O O L L M M A A C C R R O O S

    DAB1 to attach the rack adapters. The DAB1 chassis has been specially designed to provide support when using the rack adapters. The adapters have also been designed to match the DAB1’s front panel for a clean, professional look. The DAB1 requires 3U of rack space. When rack-mounting the DAB1, leave sufficient space between the unit and other components in the rack to allow proper airflow for ventilation.
  • Page 9 Source 2 (AM/FM Tuner) (on front of unit) IR Emitter (on front of unit) TUNER TUNER DVD/CD DVD/CD TV/AUX MUTE TV/AUX Zone Zone Figure 2: Typical DAB1 System Source 1 (CD Changer) TUNER TUNER DVD/CD DVD/CD MUTE TV/AUX MUTE TV/AUX Zone TUNER DVD/CD...
  • Page 10 22. 12V Control Voltage Input/Output (Page 16) 23. RS-422 Terminal (Page 17) 24. Switched AC Accessory Outlets (Page 11) 25. FM Antenna Connector (Page 11) 26. Front IR Pass Switch (Page 15) DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM 27. Source 1 Switch (Page 12) INT TUNER EXT IN 28.

  • Page 11: Power Connections, Replacing The Ac Fuse

    (see Figure 4) P P o o w w e e r r C C o o r r d d : : The DAB1 features a removable IEC power cord. Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power Cord Connector on the Controller’s rear panel and plug the male end into a grounded wall socket.

  • Page 12: Source Input Connections

    U T P U T F F o o r r R R e e c c o o r r d d i i n n g g : : Connect a stereo RCA audio cable from one set of DAB1 L&R jacks to the record inputs on the recording device.

  • Page 13: Zone Line Output Connections

    Zone Line Output Connections In addition to Speaker Output connectors, each zone on the DAB1 also has a set of Line Output jacks (see Figure 8) . The Zone Line Outputs let you connect high-power amplifiers to individual zones that require more power than the DAB1’s built-in 30 Watt/ch amplifier can provide, or expand...
  • Page 14 DAB1 Using a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone Sonamp 2120T MkII DAB1 Figure 10: Using a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion Sonamp 875D SE DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM OUTPUT INPUT BUFFERED BBE CONTROL (BRIDGED) (BRIDGED) (BRIDGED) 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8...

  • Page 15: Connecting A High-Power Amplifier In A Zone

    2. Connect a stereo RCA cable from the appropriate Zone Line Outputs on the DAB1 to the high-power amplifier’s input connectors (see Figure 9 , opposite). The V keypad or a properly-programmed IR remote.

  • Page 16: Control Output, Control Input And Sync Connections

    2. Be sure to maintain proper polarity by connecting the appropriate ‘+V’ and ‘GND’ terminals on the device to the appropriate ‘+V’ and ‘GND’ terminals on the DAB1. Be sure the connections are tight and that there are no frayed ends sticking out that could cause a short-circuit.

  • Page 17: Paging Connections

    (see Figure 3, on page 10) The RS-422 port allows the DAB1’s capabilities to be expanded in the future. At the time of this writing (05/07) the RS-422 port was not active. Check www.sonance.com periodically for the latest information about this feature.

  • Page 18: C4630 Se Main And Numeric Keypads

    Keypad Controllers As mentioned previously, the DAB1 can be operated by one or more keypad controller in each zone. The DAB1 can be controlled by the C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads (below) and the DAB1 keypad (see page 22). Additionally, the DAB1 can...
  • Page 19 DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM with the Sonance Control Manager software. The Sonance Control Manager can also be used to change the out-of-the-box button functions. C 4 6 3 0 S E N u m e r i c K e y p a d ( s e e F i g u r e 1 5 , o p p o s i t e ) The C4630 SE Numeric Keypad incorporates ten numeric buttons labeled “0”...
  • Page 20 Nu m e r i c K e y p a d ( i n c l u d i n g i t s b a c k l i g h t i n g ) w i l l n o t f u n c t i o n . DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM BRIGHT...
  • Page 21 To change the Main Keypad Source buttons: 1. If the keypad is connected, disconnect it from the DAB1 and from the Numeric Keypad. 2. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to release the keypad bezel tabs (see Figure 20 ).

  • Page 22: Dab1 Keypad

    The DAB1 keypad’s built-in IR receiver allows the included IR remote to control the local zone (see DAB1 IR Remote Control , on page 25). The IR receiver also passes IR commands from 3rd-party IR remotes to IR emitters that are connected to the C 15).
  • Page 23 C l a s s 2 d e v i c e s a c c o rd i n g t o t h e Na t i o n a l E l e c t r i c a l C o d e . The DAB1 keypad should typically be located near the entrance to a room, similar in height and location to a light switch (see NOTE, above).

  • Page 24: Keypad Connections

    (internal) position this current is evenly divided between all six Zone Keypad Connections. When the switch is in the EXT (external) position, the DAB1 supplies all 1A of current to Zones 1 – 3, while Zones 4 – 6 must be powered by an external PS2 power supply...
  • Page 25 1 1 0 0 . . F F M M / / A A M M B B u u t t t t o o n n s s : : Selects the FM or AM band on the DAB1’s...
  • Page 26 8 8 . . I I R R R R e e c c e e i i v v e e r r : : Allows direct control of the DAB1 by the included IR remote control.

  • Page 27: Installing The Sonance Control Manager Software

    The DAB1 comes with a CD-ROM containing the Sonance Control Manager programming software that lets you program all of the DAB1’s operational and sonic parameters. In addition to adjusting each zone’s sonic performance you can also program the buttons on keypad controllers to perform individual functions and to combine literally dozens of dif- ferent functions into macros that can be triggered by a single keypad button push.

  • Page 28: Transferring System Information And Programming To The Dab1

    All programming that you perform in the Sonance Control Manager must be transferred from your computer to the DAB1 unit via its front-panel USB connection (see Figure 31 ). The DAB1 comes with a USB cable that connects between the USB connector and your computer.
  • Page 29 IRMWARE ERSION IRMWARE ERSION If the firmware version in the DAB1 is earlier than the one listed on the Sonance website: 1. Follow the instructions on the website to download the newer version of the DAB1 firmware onto your computer.

  • Page 30: Creating A New Dab1 System

    • Check the box if you want to activate the Paging function for this DAB1 (see page 17). • If the system will incorporate more than one DAB1, use the drop-down box to assign a different U DAB1. 5. If the system will have multiple DAB1s, repeat Steps 3 & 4 for each unit in the system.
  • Page 31 R e n a m i n g D A B 1 s i n a S y s t e m w i t h M u l t i p l e U n i t s To minimize confusion when programming systems with multiple DAB1s we recommend that you rename each unit to identify it, such as “DAB1 #1 Zones 1-6”, and “DAB1 #2, Zones 7-12”.

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Zone

    Setting Up a Zone The DAB1 gives you a great deal of flexibility in setting each zone’s oper- ational and audio parameters. Open the D . The Z screen ( Figure 42 ) will appear. ETUP ETUP NOT E : A ny ch a n ge s m a d e o n t h e Zone Setup s c re e n m u s t b e t ra n s fe r re d t o t h e DA B 1 v i a t h e U S B c o n n e c t i o n b e fo re t h e y w i l l t a k e e f fe c t .

  • Page 33: Setting Up Sources

    OLUME FFSET d) Transfer the new programming to the DAB1 via the USB connection. (See Transferring System Information to a DAB1 , on page 25.) e) After the transfer is complete unplug the USB cable from the DAB1 and switch between the sources while they’re playing to test your changes.

  • Page 34: Device Screen

    Even the keypad functions that operate “out-of-the-box” are actually macros that have been factory- programmed into the buttons. Macros can range in complexity from a single DAB1 internal function all the way to extremely sophisticated procedures that involve DAB1 internal commands, IR commands to various system components, timing delays, RS-232 commands and conditional instructions.

  • Page 35: Building Macros

    1. Open the D screen (see Figure 44, opposite). EVICE 2. If the system has more than one DAB1, use the D (see Figure 41 ) to select the one you want to ELECTOR program. The Zone 1 programming screen for that DAB1 will appear (see Figure 45 ).

  • Page 36: The Macro Editor Screen

    P command on the P AUSE 1. Open the system and select the DAB1. the Zone Programming Screen ( Figure 45 , on page 35) will appear. 2. Select Z 1 and the P button action level.

  • Page 37: Ir Commands

    P for each component. For example, in a system with duplicate CD changers connected to the DAB1’s S emitter for the S 3 CD player to P...
  • Page 38 ASTER inadvertently being deleted or improperly edited. To modify the M IR Library: ASTER 1. Open the Sonance Control Manager, open the L menu and select IR L IBRARY ANAGER ( Figure 49 ) window will open. 2. Select and left click the folder in the left-hand window.

  • Page 39: Ir Learner

    Open the F menu and select O b) Navigate to the S ONANCE ONTROL library folder is: C: > Program Files > Sonance > Sonance Control Manager > Command Libraries.) Double-click the folder to open it. c) Double-click the C OMMAND IBRARIES appear in the window.
  • Page 40 IR L E A R N ( Figure 54C ). The M LED on the OptiLinQ IR Learner should change to GREEN. DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM UNCTION button to delete the ones Add Functions Box/ New Functions Wizard...

  • Page 41: Internal Commands

    F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n : : Selects which DAB1 function is to be configured. List will automatically be selected. If you want to learn a...

  • Page 42: Status Test Command

    U U n n i i t t : : Assigns the DAB1 Internal Command to a particular DAB1 unit in multi-unit systems. Z Z o o n n e e : : Assigns the DAB1 Internal Command to a particular zone. You can assign commands to any zone being controlled by a particular DAB1, or to all zones.

  • Page 43: Rs-232 (Serial) Commands

    R S - 2 3 2 C o m m a n d ( O u t b o u n d S e r i a l C o n t r o l ) The DAB1 can issue macros containing outbound serial control strings to a device in the system via its RS-232 connector (see Figure 14 , on page 17).

  • Page 44: Stop Macro Command

    (see page 42) to end a macro if a certain condition is met. TATUS Set the Number of Repeats Drag Icon Into Macro Window Figure 64: Window EPEAT TEPS DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM Figure 62: Window Open OMMAND Drag Command into Repeat Bracket Figure 65: Window Drag Command Into Bracket...

  • Page 45: Toggle Ir Code Command

    RS-232 commands from a serial control device. OUTBOUND To allow the DAB1 to be controlled b y a ser ial-control de vice you must remove all RS-232 commands from all macros. See Finding RS-232 Commands In Macros, on page 53, for more infor mation.

  • Page 46: Dab1 Serial Commands

    After each command is received the DAB1 will respond with ‘+OK’ if the command is recognized and executed, or ‘+ERR’ if the command is invalid. Note that even valid commands will return ‘+ERR’ if the DAB1 is not able to process them (i.e.

  • Page 47: Serial Control Of Dab1S In Multi-Unit Systems

    However, all of the serial commands in the above table can also be used to control any DAB1 in a system with more than one unit, where the serial control device is connected to one ‘Master’ DAB1 and all of the ‘Slave’...

  • Page 48: Simulate Button Press Serial Commands

    As with other serial commands, a S IMULATE to control any DAB1 in a system with multiple units by adding the DAB1’s Unit ID number (see page 30) to the command after the colon. For example, to trigger the P...

  • Page 49: Wiring K2 And K1 Keypad Connections

    (see Figure 71 ) is in the INT (internal) position this current is evenly divided between all six Zone Keypad Connections. When the switch is in the EXT (external) position, the DAB1 supplies all 1A of current to Zones 1 –...

  • Page 50: Using Dab1 Internal Macros With K1/K2 Programmable Keypads

    K2’s keypad macro includes a command that triggers a DAB1 internal macro, once the K2 sends the command to execute the DAB1 macro, the DAB1 will issue its own macro from start to finish and will not pass any of the K2’s IR macro commands until it is finished.

  • Page 51: Triggering Dab1 Extra Command Macros From The K1 And K2

    E x t ra C o m m a n d m a c ro h a s c o m p l e t e d . S e e Using DAB1 Internal Macros with K1/K2 Keypads, o n p a ge 5 0 , fo r d e t a i l s .

  • Page 52: Generating A System Configuration Report

    Getting System Configuration Information The Sonance Control Manager can generate a System Configuration Repor t containing all of the system information and all of the programming information for each device in the system. This report can be a great help when...

  • Page 53: Finding Rs-232 Commands In Macros

    DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM Finding RS-232 Commands in Macros As stated on page 45, the DAB1 is capable of serial operation in one direction only , either inbound OR outbound. Placing a single RS-232 command in one macro will automatically configure the DAB1 for outbound serial operation —...

  • Page 54: Programming The Dab1 To Turn All Zones Off In Systems Incorporating Multiple Dab1S

    Source button. The selected source component will then play in all zones. Party Mode works in a system with a single DAB1, or in a large system with multiple DAB1s (or a combination of DAB1s and C4630 SEs) that are connected via the S activated in a multi-unit system, Source and Paging audio signals and source component IR control codes will be shared between all the zones in all connected units.
  • Page 55 Programming Party Mode Turn-OFF, Steps 4 – 7 of the Z RESS system, no matter which DAB1 they are associated with. button in any zone will now turn OFF all Party Mode-enabled zones in the entire Step 4. Drag Factory-...

  • Page 56: Programming A K2 Keypad To Activate Party Mode In A Dab1 System

    ELECT EMOTE Find the IR codes for the Sonance DAB1 and click “OK”. The M window will return, with the DITOR DAB1’s IR codes displayed in the IR window. OMMAND 5. In the C drop-down box, OMMAND select B .
  • Page 57 DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM 6. Drag the macro icon into the Macro Window. This will establish a condition (see Figure 81 and Figure 82 ). button P RESS 7. In the C drop-down box, select C OMMAND DAB1 commands will reappear (see Figure 80 ).
  • Page 58 Appendix 2: Programming E In most installations (where a keypad controls a single zone), it is n ot necessary to program DAB1 E control macros — you would simply use the keypad’s own volume control macro to control the zone. However, in an instal- lation where a single K2 keypad is being used to control more than one zone, the DAB1’s E...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM Specifications: Audio Performance Output Power: Frequency Response: Total Harmonic Distortion: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Source Input Sensitivity: Source Input Impedance: Source Input Voltage (max): Source Output Impedance: Zone Line Output Impedance: Zone Line Output Level (Fixed): Zone Line Output Level (Variable): FM Tuner Performance Frequency Range (U.S.):...

  • Page 60: Audio Connections

    Zones 4 – 6 Keypad External Power: Dimensions (W x H x D): Rack Space Requirements: Weight: DAB1 DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM 4 x Stereo RCA connectors 4 x Stereo RCA connectors 6 x Stereo RCA connectors 6 x Removable 4-pin screw connectors 1 x Mono RCA (input);...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    NTERNAL switches on components must be in ON or S OWER Eliminate AC power line noise by connecting DAB1 AC cord to a power conditioner. Solution a) Is the source ON? b) Is the source’s line audio out connected to appropriate Source Input (not Source Output ) on the DAB1? See page 12.
  • Page 62 No audio in zone No Paging signal in zones. No audio in zones driven by secondary a) Be sure the Source Outputs on the primary DAB1 (the one connected to DAB1s in an expanded system E X T E R N A L A M P L I F I E R S...
  • Page 63 Make sure the IR emitters are properly attached over the IR receivers on the fronts of the source components and properly connected to the DAB1. (In some cases the emitter may need to be moved closer to or further away from the component being controlled.)
  • Page 64 If using Hex commands, be sure the Macro Editor screen’s H is pressed before inputting the Hex command. See page 43. g) If the DAB1 is being serial-controlled by the external device, make sure that all DAB1 macros are purged of all RS-232 commands. See page 53.

  • Page 65: Technical Assistance And Service

    I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Y Y o o u u m m u u s s t t h h a a v v e e p p r r i i o o r r a a u u t t h h o o r r i i z z a a t t i i o o n n t t o o r r e e t t u u r r n n y y o o u u r r p p r r o o d d u u c c t t t t o o S S o o n n a a n n c c e e ! ! 3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge.

  • Page 66: Exclusions And Limitations

    If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required.
  • Page 68 ©2007 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance, Sonance Navigator, Sonance Virtuoso, Sonamp, iPort, MediaLinQ and OptiLinQ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dana Innovations. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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