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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL AX4752 Multi-Zone Audio/Video amplifier 12:18 Master Bed On <Vol50> DVD 12:18 Master Bed On <Vol50> DVD Four Zone, Seven Source, 50W Per-Channel Total In Home Connectivity...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most advanced, dedicated multi-room amplifiers on the market. The AX4752 like other Axium products is designed to maximize control, simplify functionality, & expedite installation. Axium products are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. -
Page 3: Introduction
IR system reliability. A utility program called AMC is available on the product CDROM or Axium website. AMC provides a simple user interface from a PC or Laptop, and provides control of all Axium networked components. -
Page 4: Features
The front panel zone indicators will flash red when the zone amplifiers are overdriven into clipping. USB, RS232 & IR Control The AX4752 may be controlled and monitored via either the front Panel USB or rear panel RS232 serial interface. - Page 5 Zone linking is setup either via the front panel user interface or by the AMC program. 32 Zones There are 32 zones of possible control. On an AX4752 each zone must be different, however in a multiple amplifier stack same zone amplifiers are possible – they simply mimic every parameter. Expansion Bus Data, IR, Amp-On &...
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Page 6: Installation Guide
Please save the shipping carton and all inner packing materials in the event that the AX4752 needs to be shipped for service or moved to a new location. Should you discover that the AX4752 has been damaged during shipping please contact your dealer immediately. -
Page 7: Front Panel Guide
12:18 Master Bed On <Vol50> DVD Front Panel: Solid Aluminum front Panel with Engraved Axium Logo. Infra-Red Receiver: Receiver for front panel IR control – Not IR pass through! LCD display: Back lit LCD display for menu guided control & programming. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Guide
Audio and composite video outputs. Gold plated RCA connectors. RS232 Comm Port: DB9 connector. The port is used to setup, control or monitor the AX4752. A null modem cable must be used when connecting to a PC or building management system. Expansion Bus Output: 34 way IDC header. -
Page 9: Typical System Configuration
TYPICAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Lounge Study MUTE Axium IRFX Receiver ACTIVE Controller 1 interface Keypad Controller 2 interface Zone 1 Zone 2 Bedroom & Ensuite Keypad Controller 1 interface MUTE MUTE -/-- DISC SELECT GROUP RANDOM Axium Axium Keypad Controller 1... - Page 10 Typical System Configuration: Fig 1 depicts a typical configuration, where the AX4752 is providing audio into four listening zones. Each zone consists of a room with a pair of speakers, and a suitable controller. Additionally a zone may require TV’s or screens. In Fig 1 three such screens are shown in the Lounge, Gym, and Bedroom.
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Page 11: Controller Termination
The recommended wiring and colour scheme is shown in Fig 2. Use home runs of Cat5E cable. The maximum recommended cable distance from the controller to AX4752 is 200m. When +12VDC is applied to the IRFX ‘ON’ terminal the receiver module’s ‘Ampon’ indicator illuminates. -
Page 12: Advanced Ir Control
Fig 3 shows a typical installation where several SAT receivers and tuners are required. The dashed lines enclosing the source components represent IR isolation. The second identical sources may be plugged into unpopulated AX4752 inputs, i.e. Tape, and Aux. Axium controllers and sources may be re-labeled to identify their selection location. -
Page 13: Multiple Ax4752 Stacks
Fig 4 shows inter-connected amplifiers using an expansion bus lead. The source component audio inputs must be plugged into the first AX4752, where they are buffered and sent to the next amplifier in the stack. The maximum recommended expansion is eight units. -
Page 14: Zone Linking
It is possible to only link a pair of zones together, i.e. zone 1 linked to zone 2. On the same AX4752 it would be possible to also link zone 3 to zone 4. Options are also provided for Linking volume &/or standby via AMC. -
Page 15: Automation
Axium also offers a six-channel relay driver – REL6 – which may be encoded for up to 16 Zones of IR control. Typical REL6 applications are the control of curtains, screens, fan / fan speed, lights or... -
Page 16: Rs232 Protocol
RS232 PROTOCOL The RS232 Asynchronous serial port provides data acquisition and control of Axium networks by a home automation system, or PC. The lead must be ‘Null modem’ : 9 pin female ‘D’ connectors at both ends (pin connections 2 and 3 swapped at one end) Only RX , TX &... - Page 17 • previously OFF. A Mute command must follow the Standby command if it is muted. If on an AX4752 two pairs of zones are linked i.e. zones 1 & 2 and zones 3 & 4, and a • ‘Link Zone’ command is sent that links zones 2 & 3, then the receiving amplifier knows the...
- Page 18 0B0311 : Volume down continuous push on zone 3 keypad Keypad key codes An Axium Keypad may be directed to emit its learnt IR commands via RS232 control. This is achieved by sending a ‘Cause key press on Keypad’ command, followed by the zone, and the Keypad key code (data).
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Page 19: Menu Navigation
F i r m w a r e V 1 The firmware version is displayed for two seconds during ‘Power-Up’ Note: The firmware may be updated to the most recent version by using the Axium ‘Up-loader 2’ program – check with your dealer for this procedure. - Page 20 – rotating the encoder knob now adjusts the volume. To escape the adjustment mode simply push the enter Key. The AX4752 always returns to the last selected zone’s volume status after 30 seconds of inactivity. Functions: Power: On / Off •...
- Page 21 May be set between the maximum of 99 and minimum of 20. • Set Zone: Zone encoding 0 – 31, but not a zone occupied already on the AX4752. • Name: Maximum of 10 characters, upper and lower case text.
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Page 22: Programming Using Amc
The program runs on Win 2000, NT and XP operating systems, and communicates via either an RS232 serial or USB port. When a PC running AMC is first attached to an AX4752 the amplifier clock is automatically set to the PC’s current time and date. - Page 23 The standby buttons may be named with the room name: A name edit window is opened by a right click over the standby button - Enter the new text. The room name is transferred to the AX4752, and also appears in the zone tab. Mute: A left mouse click above the mute button mutes the amplifier or preamplifier, a •...
- Page 24 < 68. All Off: Left mouse clicks while over the ‘All OFF’ button turns OFF all AX4752 zones. • Setup: Opens the Setup Window giving access to the occasionally used functions.
- Page 25 The ‘Ampon’ output’s on the AX4752 default to tracking the preamplifier ‘ON’ status. However when in independent mode it may be useful for the ‘Ampon’ output to be assigned to the amplifier. Select...
- Page 26 Preset Setup Window Preset Programming: Preset programming effects all zones on the AX4752. There are six momentary preset buttons – Preset 1 - Preset 6. These presets are stored in the AX4752, and may be setup using the AMC setup window.
- Page 27 The above sequence is entered into the macro window. Exit the ‘Set up Preset 6’ by selecting ‘Default’. The Axium System is now programmed to Select the CD source, and Play Disc 12 on the CD player @ 6:15am Monday through to Friday.
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Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO Preamplifier Gain (max: Vol = 99)…………………………………………….…………………………+15dB • Input Impedance ………………………………………………………………….……………………………...22K • Output Power…………………………………………………………………….………50 Watts RMS @ 4 – 8 • Signal – Noise …………………………………………………………………………………...>92dB A weighted • THD (1VRMS input, Gv = 0dB)……………………………………………….……………………………….0.05% • Channel Separation (Gv = 0dB; f=1KHz).……………………………….……………………….…...>95dB •...
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