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Summary of Contents for Ada GENESIS SYSTEM
- Page 1 GENESIS SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION DEALER MANUAL Revised March 1999 Audio Design Associates, Inc., 602-610 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY, 10605, (914) 946-9595, FAX (914) 946-9620...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Multiple Parallel Keypad & Speaker Connections ........18 GRE-2 Genesis Room Expander Connections .......... 19 Typical Genesis System Room Configuration .......... 20 The Genesis System and Home Theaters ..........22 Installation of ADA Keypads ............... 26 Rack Rail & Hardware and ................27 Rack Mounting Source Components. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRI- READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliances are operated. CAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLI- ANCES IN THIS SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOIS- RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instructions should be retained for TURE. -
Page 4: Introduction To The Genesis System
System 100, the Genesis includes a full array of accessories permitting you to custom design a system to suit your clients lifestyle. As with any ADA system, the Genesis is engineered to provide these basic points - "ADA Guide-Lines": Ease of Operation - The Genesis keypads' button layouts are intuitive, permitting anyone to quickly master the system's operation. -
Page 5: Standard Features
(Loop In) to the Genesis for the other rooms' amplification. Source AC Control - The Genesis system provides two levels of source AC control. The basic AC is built-in and will turn the three sources on, one SWITCHED AC at a time, when a particular source is selected. -
Page 6: Standard Features (Cont.)
Standard Features (cont.) Room DC Trigger - The Genesis provides a low voltage DC output per room that is on whenever that particular room is on. This low voltage signal can be used to trigger an ACC-3 or CCS- 4 which in turn is used to automatically engage an external room amplifier or home theater system. -
Page 7: Optional Features
Genesis System. Infrared Repeating - Since the Genesis has only one IR output and a system could include as many as three source components, ADA provides the IRS-8 Eight-Way IR Splitter. The IRS-8 connects to the Genesis through a mono-1/8"... -
Page 8: Control Options - Introduction
Room On Indicator - When the Genesis System is completely off, no LEDs will be "on" on any of the system's keypads. When a room is on, not only with the selected source button's LED be on, but the ROOM OFF button's LED will also be on, indicating that the room is on. -
Page 9: Control Wire Options
The Genesis System is relatively simple to wire. The following wiring options exist. ADA recommends a 12 conductor, with a gauge of 20 or 22, and a foil shield with drain run home from each keypad location. The keypads actually require only eight wires providing four spare wires in addition to the shield. -
Page 10: Control Options (Cont.)
Control Options (cont.) MC-1001 Single Gang Keypad with Volume Control - The MC-1001 is one of the most popular Genesis System controls in that both the control buttons and rotary volume control are housed in a single- CASS gang wall box. The MC-1001 is fitted to an all-metal wall plate that has fixed screw holes. -
Page 11: Control Options (Cont.)
Control Options (cont.) The ZS-3 is used exclusively with the MC- ZS-3 GENESIS 11.5 and will operate as 50 watt stereo ZONE SPLITTER autoformer, and IR decoder (for the MC- 0011 IR Remote). The ZS-3 is typically GENESIS OUT TO SPEAKER (PINS 1-8 located near the Genesis and one ZS-3 is... -
Page 12: Programming Source Ir Codes
Genesis Update - March 1999 Programming Source IR Codes The Genesis's IR Learner has been modified. The IR Learner module's memory no longer requires the use of a lithium battery to hold codes in memory during times where power is removed from the Genesis. However, the steps to load commands has altered somewhat from the older Genesis and the prompting IR leaner LEDs on the back of the Genesis, no longer match the silk-screen below them. -
Page 13: Testing Programmed Ir Codes
If you did not send an IR command within six seconds, the IR learner will time- out indicating the 2nd, 4th & 5th LEDs. If this happens, press the IR learner button on the rear of the Genesis twice, once to exit the programming mode and the second time to re-enter the programming mode. -
Page 14: Trouble-Shooting Ir Programming
IRS-8 IR Splitting to Multiple Sources The IRS-8 permits the single IR output of the Genesis to be split to up to eight source components (the Genesis System will only use three). To connect the IRS-8 to the sources and the Genesis, follow these steps. -
Page 15: Source Line-Level Audio & Ac Power Connections
Source Line-Level Audio & AC Power Connections The Genesis is the heart of your multi-room home entertainment system. As it is the major central component, all three sources will have their audio line-level outputs (preferably fixed outputs) connected to the Genesis's audio inputs labeled 1, 2, & 3. Furthermore, the sources' AC power cords will also plug directly into the Genesis's three source switched AC outlets. -
Page 16: External Power Amplifier - Options
Genesis below its 1/2Ω impedance load. If you require serious power for more than typical background music, ADA recommends using the PF-250 Power Amplifier. The PF-250 provides 150 Watts per channel at 8Ω... -
Page 17: Power Amplifier Automatic Ac Switching
Power Amplifier Automatic AC Switching & Installation The Genesis System provides several built-in features, one of which is, the ability to easily integrate an external power amplifier and have it automatically turn on when a specific room is turned on. ADA recommends using the ACC-3 Low Voltage Triggered Switched AC Outlet. -
Page 18: Keypad Control And Speaker Cable Wiring
The Genesis rooms wire in such a way that most every room's wiring is identical to the next. The most important consideration to remember when wiring a Genesis System's room, is that the speaker cable needs to wire past (through) the keypad's location and then back to the system mainframe (home). -
Page 19: Multiple Parallel Keypad & Speaker Connections
Entry Hall are all open to each other. You can therefore, group these four rooms together as one "common room". They will connect to only one of the Genesis System's six independent room outputs. This will leave the remaining five Genesis room outputs open for use with other rooms. -
Page 20: Gre-2 Genesis Room Expander Connections
Please note, the Genesis provides the power to the GRE-2. As such, too many GRE-2's (or ZS-3s, they use the same power) will cause the Genesis to malfunction. ADA suggests using no more than six of these devices on any single Genesis. You could for example use two GRE- 2s and four ZS-3s or six GRE-2s or four GRE-2s and two ZS-3s, etc. -
Page 21: Typical Genesis System Room Configuration
The diagram on the following page details a suggested use of room speaker switches ("Areas"). When planning your Genesis System, you will want to take note of the specific rooms (or areas) which are typically preferred to switch on and off independently of other areas. - Page 22 CAUTION: DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD SWITCHED AC AUDIO INPUTS BEFORE SERVICING. ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANTE LE DEPANNAGE. SOURCE PROGRAM GENESIS 2ND FUNCTION CAUTION 1ST FUNCTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SOURCE ATTENTION! RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR POWER ON CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL...
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Page 23: The Genesis System And Home Theaters
Please note, that while the house- wide Genesis System is listening to either FM, CD, or CASS, the theater could be viewing and listening to one of its local sources, TV, VCR, SATELLITE, or LASER. - Page 24 1 2 3 4 ACC-3 -A+ -B+ ACC-3 SSD-66 (5.1) DIGITAL OUT SSD-66 (5.1) FUSE WARNING: AUX DC ADA BUS™ Risk of Fire! Replace Fuse DOLBY SURROUND AC-3 CONTROLLER/PREAMP With Same Type & Rating. OUTPUT DATA PORT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO...
- Page 25 The home theater can listen to one central music source while the house listens to another, in effect creating a two-zone system. The Genesis System's six rooms can be used for six rooms (areas) not including the home theater room.
- Page 26 ACC-3 ACC-3 Low Voltage From SSD-66 (5.1) SSD-66 (5.1) DIGITAL OUT SSD-66 (5.1) FUSE WARNING: AUX DC ADA BUS™ Risk of Fire! Replace Fuse OUTPUT DATA PORT DOLBY SURROUND AC-3 CONTROLLER/PREAMP With Same Type & Rating. AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO...
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Page 27: Installation Of Ada Keypads
Installation of ADA Keypads Most ADA Keypads are provided on a custom plate which is 1/8" thick. Typically, screws provided with these plates are 1" long. The plates do not provide any play once installed. It is therefore essential that the box in which the keypad is mounted into is completely square. -
Page 28: Rack Rail & Hardware And
ADA provides the rack nuts, rack screws, and rack washers by the dozen and rack rail by linear inch. Please note, if your rack height is 21 inches tall, you will need to order two 21 inch rack rails for a total of 42 inches of rack rail. - Page 29 Home Run Wires Prior to installing any of the equipment into the rack, ADA suggests toning out the keypad, IR, speaker, and any other cables run from remote rooms to the equipment mainframe. Any short in the control and IR cables will cause problems when you start installing the system mainframe.
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Page 30: Genesis System Standard Keypad Termination
For example, the connectors for the MC-1001 control will differ from the MC-1111 control. ADA recommends: Taking the entire component or keypad, to the job site prior to installation. -
Page 31: Genesis Installation Steps With Page References
For information on the programming of the Genesis, see pages 11-12. Step B - Installing the Rack The first aspect to installing the system is to plan the placement of all the ADA rack equipment, amps, and source components. Typically, the equipment is best racked starting at the top and working downward. - Page 32 Step F - Connection of Home Theater Systems The Genesis system provides several different options when it comes to home theater systems. These options are discussed on pages 22-25. Step G - Speaker Wires Connect the speaker wires to the Genesis or other power amplifiers. Use the screw terminal speaker connectors on the Genesis and the banana connectors common found on most ADA power amplifiers.
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Page 33: Appendix A - Mc-11.5 & Zs-3 Wiring Options
Appendix A - MC-11.5 & ZS-3 Wiring Options Note - Do not use more six ZS-3s or GRE-2s (in any combination) on a single Genesis. Option 1 - Using the MC-11.5 when it is the only keypad in a Genesis Room. You can use the combination of CAUTION: DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD... -
Page 34: Appendix B - Mc-1001 Pin Connections
Appendix B - MC-1001 Pin Connections The MC-1001 is ADA's single gang control for the Genesis System. As it incorporates both the Genesis control and a local volume control (10 step stereo autoformer), all behind a single gang plate, the depth of the wall box should be sufficient enough to accommodate both key- pad and speaker wiring. -
Page 35: Appendix C - Genesis Control Cable Pin Description
ZS-3 and its pin-outs will vary from the table below. Please note, that if you are short on control wires for a particular room or all rooms, you can get the Genesis System keypads to operate with only five conductors. In this case the three wires used for readout would not be used.
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