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AMX DAS-T0804-SIG Operation/Reference Manual

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DAS-T0804-SIG 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller
DAS-T0808-SIG 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller
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L a s t Re v is e d : 6 / 25 / 2 00 8

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide Tango Distributed Audio Controllers DAS-T0804-SIG 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller DAS-T0808-SIG 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller D i s t r i b u t e d A u d i o L a s t Re v is e d : 6 / 25 / 2 00 8...
  • Page 2 AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Paging Inputs/Outputs ... 13 Connecting Tango Zone Expanders ... 14 Zone Expander Addressing ... 15 DAS-T0808-SIG (8-Zone Controller) ... 16 DAS-T0804-SIG (4-Zone Controller) ... 16 On-Board AM/FM Tuner Module ... 16 Antenna Installation ... 17 Connecting the RS-232 Serial Port... 17 RS-232 Cable...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Zone Control ... 23 Source Control ... 23 Internal Tuner and Audio Server ... 23 CD and DVD ... 23 Satellite and Other ... 24 Custom XM ... 24 Direct Numeric Access ... 24 Tuners... 24 CD Player / Changer... 24 Satellite Radio/Video...
  • Page 7 RS-232 Controller Command Messages ... 55 Tango Audio Controller Status Messages ... 62 Source Command Codes... 67 Sirius Status Codes ... 68 AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications ...69 Port Mapping... 69 Channels ... 69 Levels... 71 Command Control ... 71...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Command Feedback ... 74 Input Source Types ... 76 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...77 Overview ... 77 Power Connections ... 77 Source Unit Connections... 78 Zone Connection Problems... 78 Dead Zones ... 78 LED Does Not light ... 78 Source Connections...

  • Page 9: Tango Series Audio Controllers

    Tango Series Audio Controllers are available in two variations: DAS-T0804-SIG (FG1103-01) - Tango 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller The DAS-T0804-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 4 rooms/zones. DAS-T0808-SIG (FG1103-02) - Tango 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller The DAS-T0808-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 8 rooms/zones.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Tango Series Audio Controllers Product Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the Tango Audio Controllers. Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply to both the DAS-T0804-SIG and DAS-T0808-SIG models. Tango Audio Controllers Product Specifications Models Available: Stereo Output: Power:...
  • Page 11 Tango Audio Controllers Product Specifications (Cont.) Weight: Included Accessories: Other AMX Equipment: Tango Series Audio Controllers Max. weight with 8 zones - 31 lbs (14.06 kg) • DAS-AMFM AM/FM Tuner Module (FG1110-01) • CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cable (FG10-000-11) • xxxxxxxx •...
  • Page 12 Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers...
  • Page 13 Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers...
  • Page 14 Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers...
  • Page 15 Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers...
  • Page 16 Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Overview Tango Series Controllers can be installed in a number of configurations depending on your audio needs. The capacity of a single unit is 8 independent zones and is typically wired with at least one Keypad or DAS-IRRX-SWT Stealth IR Receiver located in each zone. In some cases it is desirable to operate a second set of speakers within the same zone controlled by the same Keypad.

  • Page 18: Speaker Wire Technology (Swt)

    The reliability and simplicity of this system has been proven for years. AMX Matrix Audio is the only company that offers a “retrofit solution”, one which allows the replacement of volume controls with AMX Matrix Audio keypads and Controllers, giving full control over the sources.

  • Page 19: Connecting Sources (Audio Inputs/Outputs)

    Connecting Sources (Audio Inputs/Outputs) Up to eight audio devices can be connected to the Tango Controllers via the Sources INPUT and OUTPUT RCA connectors on the rear panel (see FIG. 1 on page 1). Industry standard RCA connectors provide line-level input and output connections for devices such as CD, DSS, MP3 players etc. Each audio input has a corresponding buffered output used to connect the audio sources to additional Tango Controllers or to other devices that share the audio sources (FIG.

  • Page 20: Connecting Zone Outputs

    Installation Connecting Zone Outputs Tango Controllers can be accessed by SWT Metreau keypads (DAS-MET6SRC and DAS-MET-NUM) to provide basic transport control, source selection and volume up and down, as well as enhanced controls including direct access capability, favorite’s source selection, zone grouping, alarm clock setting, and Keypad lockout.

  • Page 21: Connecting Swt Speakers To Swt Keypads

    Connecting SWT Speakers to SWT Keypads Connect SWT speakers to the 4-pin connector labelled TO SPEAKERS on the rear of the SWY keypads (FIG. 7). SWT Speakers FIG. 7 Connecting SWT keypads and SWT speakers Refer to the Metreau Keypads Operation/Reference Guide for additional details. Connecting Paging Inputs/Outputs Paging Inputs are for Phone Systems or Communications Boxes.

  • Page 22: Connecting Tango Zone Expanders

    Installation Connecting Tango Zone Expanders Tango Zone Expanders (FIG. 9) are used to expand the number of zones in the system beyond the 8 that are available using the Tango Controller. Each Tango Zone Expander has the capability of offering either 4 or 8 zones per Zone Expander.

  • Page 23: Zone Expander Addressing

    2. Set the Address switch on the rear panel of the Zone Expander to "1" if the Zone Expander services zones 9 – 16, set to "2" for zones 17 – 24 and so on until all seven Zone Expanders are utilized (see FIG.

  • Page 24: Das-T0808-Sig (8-Zone Controller)

    Zone Expander 5 Zone Expander 6 Zone Expander 7 DAS-T0804-SIG (4-Zone Controller) Use the following table when connecting to DAS-T0804-SIG (4-Zone Controller): Zone Expander Addressing - Connected to DAS-T0804-SIG (4-Zone Controller) Zone Expander # Zone Expander 1 Zone Expander 2...

  • Page 25: Antenna Installation

    Antenna Installation The DAS-AMFM tuner requires a 75ohm F-type connection to receive FM stations. Connect a 75ohm antenna source into the 75ohm antenna input located on the back of the Controller. The DAS-AMFM tuner requires an AM antenna loop to receive AM stations. Connect the loop antenna source into the AM antenna input located on the back of the Controller.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Tango Amplifier

    Installation Connecting a Tango Amplifier Tango Amplifiers provide extra output power for up to 4 additional speaker pairs driven from one zone. The DAS-TAMP4-SIG Tango 4-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-21) is a 4-channel amp that supports an additional 2 speaker pairs per unit. The DAS-TAMP8-SIG Tango 8-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-22) is an 8-channel amp that supports an additional 4 speakers pairs per unit.

  • Page 27: Mio-R1 Audio Tango Distributed Audio Remote Control

    MIO-R1 AUDIO Tango Distributed Audio Remote Control The MIO R-1 AUDIO (FG147-04) remote provides custom control features, contained in an elegant handheld device, designed specifically for use with Matrix Distributed Audio Systems using Metreau DAS-MET-6SRC keypads. The MIO R-1 AUDIO controls up to 8 different devices or Sources. FIG.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Other AMX Equipment 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries (included) - approx. 5 hours battery life AMX 38 KHz/455 KHz IR Note: The Metreau MET-6N keypads only support 38 KHz. When used with MET-6N keypads, the MIO R-1 AUDIO must be set to 38 KHz.

  • Page 29: Installing Custom Buttons

    Installing Custom Buttons 1. Flip and turn the MIO R-1 AUDIO so that the buttons are facing away from you and the device is upside down. 2. Holding the device in both hands, place your thumbs on the battery door and push up to slide the battery door free.

  • Page 30: Programming The Mio R-1 Audio Using Keypadbuilder

    2.5 mm stereo jack, you can order the programming cable (FG10- 817) from AMX if you do not currently possess one. While loading your configuration file make sure the device is situated as such that the batteries will not fall out. The load will fail if your batteries fall out during the process.

  • Page 31: Zone Control

    The Volume LED's are used to provide feedback as to which SRS setting is active: No LED = SRS Off LED1 = BASS boost LED 1&2 =Focus LED 1,2&3 =3D LED 1,2,3&4 =WOW Moving from one SRS position to another disengages the original setting i.e. moving from WOW to BASS BOOST, disengages WOW.

  • Page 32: Satellite And Other

    Installation Satellite and Other NAV Button NAV Up NAV Down NAV Left NAV Right NAV Center (press) NAV Center (press/hold) Custom XM NAV Button NAV Up NAV Down NAV Left NAV Right NAV Center (press) NAV Center (press/hold) Direct Numeric Access Tuners Enter the station identification and press ENTER.

  • Page 33: Ir Transmit Mode

    IR Transmit Mode Metreau MET-6N keypads support 38KHz only. The MIO R-1 AUDIO must be set to 38KHz if used with MET-6N keypads. Pressing button 1 toggles the IR transmission mode between 38KHz (default) and 455KHz. The display indicates the current mode. Timeout Adjustment Press button 2 to change the sleep timeout from the default.
  • Page 34 Installation Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 35: System Integration Drawings

    System Integration Drawings SWT Distributed Audio Systems Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire IR OUT FIG. 15 System Integration Drawing Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire Tango Series Audio Controllers LINE IN Tango Controller Shared 4-conductor keypad/speaker wire System Integration Drawings...

  • Page 36: Using The Audio Zone Expander

    System Integration Drawings Using the Audio Zone Expander IR OUT Zones 1-8 LINE IN Tango Zone Expander FIG. 16 System Integration Drawing Using the Audio Zone Expander RF Interference Shielded cable is generally not required for audio installations. Although the Tango Controller does generate radio emissions, it uses a digital signaling path during command entry.

  • Page 37: Swt - Special Wiring Configurations

    SWT - Special Wiring Configurations Auxiliary Amplifier Configuration In some cases you may require more power for a given zone than the Tango Controller, or Carbon XA can provide. You may purchase a DAS-LLC to provide a line level output to incorporate a larger external amplifier, or you can make your own line level converter.

  • Page 38: Remote Amplifier Configuration

    System Integration Drawings Remote Amplifier Configuration In some cases, especially where the distance between the Tango Controller and the zone is unusually long, such as another building on the property i.e. cottage-to-boathouse for example, it is sometimes desirable to have a remote amplifier at the zone end. You may install a DAS-LLC to accomplish this task or you may build your own.

  • Page 39: Split Zone / Analog Volume Control (Option 1) One Keypad

    Split Zone / Analog Volume Control (Option 1) One Keypad In cases of split zones where more than one set of speakers are driven from the same Keypad (such as a Reading nook off of the master bedroom) it is sometimes desirable to place a volume control in the split zone.

  • Page 40: Split Zone / Analog Volume Control (Option 2) Two Keypads

    System Integration Drawings Split Zone / Analog Volume Control (Option 2) Two Keypads In this case, two keypads are shown (FIG. 21). Please note this does not truly split the zone, but provides controls in two areas of the same zone. If one Keypad selects a different source or changes the volume, the change in source and volume will in both of the common zone changes.
  • Page 41 System Integration Drawings Tango Series Audio Controllers...
  • Page 42 System Integration Drawings Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 43: Setup And Configuration

    Setup and Configuration Overview Configuration and IR Capture take place on the front panel of the Tango Controller. Setting such as Favorites, Grouping, Bass, and Treble, Balance, SRS, Alarm, and Lockout functions are programmed from within any zone using the zones interface. (i.e. Keypad). We suggest you read this section carefully in its entirety before starting to program the Tango Controller.

  • Page 44: Programming The Tango Controller

    Setup and Configuration You may need to modify your programming technique on a remote-by-remote basis. Some remotes may need to be closer to or further away from the receiver. Some may program better with quick key presses and some with long key presses. Some may require a change in distance and angle between the remote and the Tango Controller.

  • Page 45: System Setup Mode Screen

    Options on the Main Menu screen include: Setup - Accesses the System Setup Mode screen Backlight - Accesses the Backlight Options screen About - Accesses the About screen Exit - Exits the Main Menu System Setup Mode screen Select Setup from the Main Menu screen to access the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 25): FIG.

  • Page 46: Mrc Setup Mode Options Screen

    Setup and Configuration FIG. 26 MRC Setup Mode screen options Exit - returns to the previous screen. MRC Setup Mode Options screen Select Setup in the MRC Setup Mode screen (FIG. 26) to access the MRC Setup Mode Options screen (FIG.

  • Page 47: Programming Source Equipment

    Programming Source Equipment Placement of the Remote - The audio source remote should be located about 6 to 12 inches away from the IR port on the Tango Controller. The path between the devices should be unobstructed with a clear line of sight. Fluorescent light fixtures and bright sunlight may interfere with the learning process.

  • Page 48: Learn Ir Commands

    Setup and Configuration Learn IR Commands Refer to the Appendix A: IR Commands By Source Type section on page 51 for details. 1. Select Learn IR on the Select Source # Type screen (FIG. 29) to access the Learn IR screen (FIG.

  • Page 49: Setting Gain/Attenuation

    IR not taught – Error Code # (command was not received, was incomplete or could not be learned) IR OK – 99 percent sure (More than 2 commands were received) IR OK – 75 percent sure (2 commands were received) IR OK –...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Output Gain

    Setup and Configuration FIG. 34 Set Input Attenuation for Source # screen 4. Select Increase and Decrease to adjust the input attenuation for the selected device. Increasing attenuation will have the effect of dropping the sound level, while decreasing the attenuation will raise the sound level. Input Attenuation can be adjusted in increments of 3dB as follows: 0, -3, -6, -9, -12.

  • Page 51: Paging

    Paging Select Paging from the MRC Setup Mode Options screen (FIG. 27) to access the MRC Paging Mode screen (FIG. 32). FIG. 38 MRC Paging Mode screen The options on the MRC Paging Mode screen (Page Volume, Room Control) allow you to set the page volume and specify which rooms/zones should be paged.

  • Page 52: System Setup - Tuner Setup Mode Screen

    Setup and Configuration System Setup - Tuner Setup Mode screen When Tuner modules are installed (up to two tuner modules are available per Controller), they are dynamically detected and displayed on the System Setup Mode screen. Select Tuner from the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 25) to access the Tuner Setup Mode screen (FIG.

  • Page 53: System Setup - Clock Setup Mode Screen

    FIG. 43 Select Which Preset To Set screen System Setup - Clock Setup Mode screen Select Clock from the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 25) to access the Clock Setup Mode screen (FIG. 44): FIG. 44 Clock Setup Mode screen Setting System Time In order for Alarms to work, a System Time must be set at the Controller.

  • Page 54: Viewing Alarms

    Setup and Configuration 2. Using the UP/DOWN Navigation buttons, increase/ decrease the day of the week (MON – SUN). When finished setting the Time, Date & Day, Exit the screen. Viewing Alarms Alarms set at individual keypads can be viewed from the front of the Controller. 1.

  • Page 55: Backlight - Intensity

    Backlight - Intensity Select Intensity to access the Backlight Intensity options screen (FIG. 49), where you can set the intensity of the Controller’s LCD screen: FIG. 49 Backlight Intensity options screen To change the backlight intensity, select the option (i.e. 25%, 50%, 75% or Full), the backlight will dim to the selected value.

  • Page 56: About Options Screen

    Setup and Configuration About Options screen Select About from the Main Menu screen (FIG. 24) to display the About Options screen (FIG. 51): FIG. 51 About options screen Device Status The Device Status menu displays the software version for the following components (where applicable): Multi Room Controller (MRC) Expansion Units 1 –...

  • Page 57: Program Lcd Kp

    Select Quit to return to the About screen, where another unit can be selected. Select Main Keypads to view the software version of the Main Keypads. The following screen is displayed (FIG. 55): FIG. 55 MRC Main Keypads “OK” returns you to the About MRC screen. Program LCD KP Select Program LCD KP to display the Reprogram LCD Keypad screen (FIG.
  • Page 58 Setup and Configuration Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Ir Commands By Source Type

    Appendix A: IR Commands By Source Type The following table lists all available Source Types and the IR to be learned for each: Learn IR by Source Type Source Type Select Source Type TUNER (Tuner) CD (CD) DVD (DVD) Tango Series Audio Controllers Learn IR commands Nav.
  • Page 60 Appendix A: IR Commands By Source Type Learn IR by Source Type (Cont.) Source Type SAT (Satellite) AUDIO (Audio Server) OTHER (Other) Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result POWER ON POWER OFF Nav. DOWN CH + (kp UP) Nav LEFT CH –...
  • Page 61 Learn IR by Source Type (Cont.) Source Type XM (Custom XM) Matrix Onboard Tuner Tango Series Audio Controllers Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result POWER ON POWER OFF Nav. DOWN UP (kp UP) Nav LEFT DOWN (kp DOWN) Nav.
  • Page 62 Appendix A: IR Commands By Source Type Tango Series Audio Controllers...

  • Page 63: Appendix B - Commands / Messages

    Get IIC Device Status, where: ‘x’ is the IIC device index, valid values range from 1 to the number of available IIC devices as reported in the ‘Num IIC Devices Status’ AMX Beacon Poll MGBD Get Baud Rate BDHI Set Baud Rate to 9600...
  • Page 64 Appendix B - Commands / Messages RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) MSBSr,b Set Bass, where: • ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) • ‘b’ is the desired bass level, valid values are: 0: level 1...10: -10...-1 dB 11...20: 1...10 dB MGBSr Get Bass, where: ‘r’...
  • Page 65 RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) MSGLs,i,o Set Gain Level, where: • ‘s’ is the desired source • ‘i’ is the desired input gain, valid values are: 0: 0 dB 1: -3 dB 2: -6 dB 3: -9 dB 4: -12 dB •...
  • Page 66 Appendix B - Commands / Messages RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) MGPGr Get Paging, where: ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) MSPVr,v Set Paging Volume, where: • ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) • ‘v’ is the desired volume level, valid values are: 101: Mute 0...70: 0...-70 dB MGPVr...
  • Page 67 RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) MSRGs,b8,b7, Create Room Grouping, where: b6,b5,b4,b3, • ‘s’ is the source which to associate the rooms, (1-8) b2,b1 • ‘b8’... ‘b1’ is a binary room selection bitmap where all rooms to be grouped have a binary 1 in the room position. The most significant bit in ‘b8’...
  • Page 68 Appendix B - Commands / Messages RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) MGFVr,s Get the favorite, where: • ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) • ‘s’ is the desired source, valid values are 1-8 MSLOr Lock out the keypad in a room, where: ‘r’...
  • Page 69 RS-232 Controller Command Messages (Cont.) CSALr,s,v,h,m Set the Clock Alarm, where: • ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) • ‘s’ is the desired source, (1-8) • ‘v’ is the desired volume, valid values are: 101: Mute 0...55: 0...-55 dB • ‘h’ is the desired hour, (0-23) •...

  • Page 70: Tango Audio Controller Status Messages

    • ’v’ is the version (4 digits) • ‘p’ is the product ID (4 digits) • ‘d’ is a descriptive string for the device, the string is of variable length AMX Beacon Response, where • ‘v’ = ‘MATRIX-CTRL’ • ‘w’ is ‘DCTRL’...
  • Page 71 Controller Status Messages (Cont.) MSAOb8,b7,b6,b5,b4, b3,b2,b1 MVLr,v MBSr,b MTRr,t MSCr,s MSRr,s MGLs,i,o Tango Series Audio Controllers Source All Off, where s = source (1-8) System Off (All zones off) Volume Status, where: • ‘r’ denotes the room, (1-64) • ‘v’ denotes the volume setting, valid values are: 101: Mute 0...100: 0...-100 dB Bass Status, where:...
  • Page 72 Appendix B - Commands / Messages Controller Status Messages (Cont.) MPGr,s MPVr,v MBALr,x MPRVr,x MGSTr,v,bb,t,s, r,z,l,p Paging Status, where: • ‘r’ denotes the room, (1-64) • ‘s’ denotes the Paging state, valid values are: 0: Off 1: On Paging Volume Status, where: •...
  • Page 73 Controller Status Messages (Cont.) MGSTr,v,bb,t,s, r,z,l,p (Cont.) MRGSz,s,b8,b7,b6, b5,b4,b3,b2,b1 MGRSs,b8,b7,b6, b5,b4,b3,b2,b1 MFAVr,s,f MLOTb8,b7,b6, b5,b4,b3,b2,b1 MPRSs,n,p MSTPs,t Tango Series Audio Controllers • ‘p’ denotes the privacy status, valid values are: 0: Off 1: On Room Grouping Status, where: • ‘z’ is the group ID, valid values are: 0: no group ID –...
  • Page 74 Appendix B - Commands / Messages Controller Status Messages (Cont.) MSSTs,p,x CSTv,h,m,s CALMr,s,v,h,m RSSTx,y,z RSIDx,y Source Status, where: • ‘s’ is the source, valid values are 1-8 • ‘p’ is the source state, valid values are: 0: Off 1: On 2: Paused 3: Mute off (Sirius module only) 4: Mute on (Sirius module only)

  • Page 75: Source Command Codes

    Controller Status Messages (Cont.) RSCIx,y,s,z, c,t,a,p RSCTx,y RSCHs,x,y,z Source Command Codes Source Command Codes referenced by Source Type and Command Index: Source Command Codes Source Type Internal Tuner Seek Down Internal Sirius Prev Channel AM/FM Tuner Seek Down CD Changer Prev Track DVD Player...

  • Page 76: Sirius Status Codes

    Appendix B - Commands / Messages Sirius Status Codes Sirius Status Codes referenced by Status Type: Sirius Status Codes Status Index 0 = Tune Status 1 = Audio Status 2 = Antenna Connection 3 = Health Status 4 = Activation Status 5 = Composite Signal Strength 6 = Satellite Signal Strength 7 = Terrestrial Signal Strength...

  • Page 77: Amx Duet Module Interface Specifications

    AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Port Mapping This module uses multiple virtual devices in order distinguish events for one zone from another or to distinguish one input source from another. Input Sources use ports 1 - 8. Rooms/Zones use ports 1 - 64.
  • Page 78 AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Tango Controllers - Channels (Cont.) Channel Description PULSE: Move Menu Cursor Down PULSE: Move Menu Cursor Left PULSE: Move Menu Cursor Right PULSE: Select Menu Item PULSE: Back Button PULSE: Forward Button PULSE: Increment Balance...

  • Page 79: Levels

    Tango Controllers - Command Control Command ?BAND ?DEBUG DEBUG-<value> Tango Audio Controllers AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Description Get the currently selected tuner band. This query should be issued on the port matching the source num- ber you want to query. Replies with BAND-<band>...
  • Page 80 AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Tango Controllers - Command Control (Cont.) Command ?FWVERSION ?INPUT INPUT-<source>,<number> PASSBACK-<state> PASSTHRU-<string> Description Get the device's firmware version. This query should be issued on port 1. Replies with FWVERSION-<version> Example: ?FWVERSION Get the currently selected input source.
  • Page 81 *TUNERPRESETSAVE-<preset>,<freq> Saves a tuner preset. ?VERSION ?XCH XCH-<station> Tango Audio Controllers AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Description Get the value of a property <key>. If the value is not initialized, an empty string is returned. This query should be issued on port 1.

  • Page 82: Command Feedback

    AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Command Feedback The COMM module provides feedback to the User Interface module for receiver changes via command events. Feedback is only provided when there is a state change. If no state change resulted from the command sent in, then no feedback will be returned.
  • Page 83 PROPERTY-<key>,<value> Feedback on the value of property <key>. This reply is received on port 1. TUNE_MODE-<val> TUNERPRESETSAVE- <preset>,<freq> VERSION-<version> XCH-<station> Tango Audio Controllers AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Description Note: An empty string is returned if the property has no value. <key> : RoomsAvailable, SourcesAvailable, SourceX where X=1...8 <value> : string...

  • Page 84: Input Source Types

    AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Input Source Types Source Commands referenced by Source Type Other External Tuner 225,226 22,23 22,23 9,27, 9,27, 28,255 28,255 TUNERPRE- SETSAVE For more detailed information on the Duet Module Interface Specification, including Device and Protocol notes, refer to the "Duet Module Interface Specification for Matrix Audio Tango Series"...

  • Page 85: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting Overview Symptom Everything is dead All keypads are dead (No lights) Some keypads ok, some dead. Sources don’t work manually or automatically Sources and keypads work but no sound in zone. Sources and keypads work but no sound in zone. Sources work manually but key- pads don’t control device.

  • Page 86: Source Unit Connections

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting Source Unit Connections Problems in source cabling can often be traced to symptoms where the source cannot be heard in any zone and/or when the source doesn’t seem to respond to keypad commands. 1. Ensure that the source component’s LINE OUT connections are connected to the Controller’s LINE IN connections for the correct device.

  • Page 87: Source Connections

    Source Connections Problems in source cabling display some of the following characteristics. The source cannot be heard in any zone. The source doesn’t seem to respond to keypad commands. Check the Following: Ensure that the sources LINE OUT connections are connected to the Tango Controllers LINE IN connections for the correct device.

  • Page 88: Keypad Lights, No Sound

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting 4. Connectors on keypad from Controller and speakers are reversed. 5. Keypad not recognized by system. Restart system. Keypad Lights, No Sound Power and command connectivity are getting to the zone. Check other zones and select each source to determine if this is specific to the source or the room in general.
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting Tango Series Audio Controllers...
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