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Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Digital Audio Processor Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround Sound”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “DTS Virtual 5.1”, “NEO:5”, and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Example Program ...33 Programming Software ...39 C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager ...40 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings ...41 C2N-DAP8 Symbols in Programming Manager ...41 Uploading and Upgrading...45 Communication Settings...45 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program ...47 Firmware Upgrade ...49 Problem Solving ...50...

  • Page 5: Digital Audio Processor: C2N-Dap8

    C2N-DAP8 Introduction Features and Functions The C2N-DAP8 is an eight-channel surround sound processor, designed to work in a Crestron (S/PDIF) or analog signals, and generate up to 7.1 surround sound preamp outputs. Designed for the ultimate in home theater entertainment, the C2N-DAP8 provides multiple surround sound modes for virtually any room size and speaker configuration, with unmatched accuracy to satisfy the most discerning ear.

  • Page 6: Surround Sound Modes

    The CNAMPX-7x200 7-channel, 200 watts per channel surround sound amplifier is the ideal companion product to the C2N-DAP8 surround sound processor. The C2N-DAP8 provides digital surround sound processing along with CAT5 head end/local AV distribution functions. The result is cost-effective surround sound in any room of the house.

  • Page 7: Dolby Digital Ex

    “wraparound” effect with side-wall imaging. It is particularly effective for recordings that have strong left- or right-channel elements in the mix, since these are detected and accentuated by the Panorama process. Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 3...

  • Page 8: Parametric Equalizer

    In addition, you can select from among five filter types (low pass, high pass, EQ Filter, bass shelf, and treble shelf) or select no filter. 4 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Crestron C2N-DAP8 Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications for the C2N-DAP8. C2N-DAP8 Specifications Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 SPECIFICATION Power Requirements 21 Watts (0.875 Amp @ 24 VDC) Default NET ID 1, 2 Control System Update Files 2-Series Control System Update File Version 3.044.CUZ or later...

  • Page 10: Physical Description

    For information on audio wiring, refer to “Hardware Hookup” which begins on page 6 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE below.

  • Page 11: Input And Output Ports

    These two Toslink ports (C & D) are used for fiber optic S/PDIF inputs. AUDIO IN These ten RCA connectors (2 – 6, L & R) provide for five local stereo input sources. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 7...

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    The front panel PWR (Power) indicator illuminates when the unit is supplied with 24 volts DC from the network. The NET indicator flashes whenever communication occurs between the control system and the C2N-DAP8 (when the unit is polled on the network). The NET LED indicates that the current SIMPL Windows program has a network device defined at the same Net ID as the C2N-DAP8.

  • Page 13: Industry Compliance

    Setup Network Wiring CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring...

  • Page 14: Identity Code

    41 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure. Refer to the note on page 45 for The NET ID of the C2N-DAP8 has been factory set to 50. The NET IDs of multiple a definition of Viewport. C2N-DAP8s in the same system must be unique. NET IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via the Crestron Viewport.
  • Page 15 Report Network Devices command.) In the "Set Network ID" window, click Close. Repeat this procedure for each C2N-DAP8 to be added to the system. Ensure that all C2N-DAP8s are connected to the control system. Open the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later.
  • Page 16 Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case. 12 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 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);...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting

    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. Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 13...

  • Page 18: Hardware Hookup

    Digital Audio Processor Hardware Hookup In addition to its capabilities as a surround sound processor, the C2N-DAP8 provides tremendous flexibility in audio signal distribution. Refer to “Audio Distribution” below for detailed information. Refer to the basic hookup diagram following this paragraph, and, other than making the power connection (NET) last, complete the connections in any order.
  • Page 19 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Digital Audio Processor Audio Routing Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 15 Operations Guide – DOC. 8186...
  • Page 20 Digital Audio Processor Crestron C2N-DAP8 Typical Surround Sound Configuration 16 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...

  • Page 21: Speaker Types

    Connection to Surround Sound Amplifier and Speakers Speaker Types Different speaker types have different sound reproduction characteristics, which affect their performance in a home theater environment. Crestron makes no specific recommendations, and provides the following information for reference purposes only.

  • Page 22: Surround Sound System Setup

    Surround Sound System Setup After completing the hardware hookup procedures, perform these procedures to set the C2N-DAP8 surround sound default values according to the actual environment of the listening area. Crestron recommends the use of its Digital Audio Tools program (DAT) to configure the surround sound system because of the program’s simplicity, speed, and ease of...

  • Page 23: Test Equipment

    <Volume_FB> output of the C2N-DAP8 to the <[FbckSignal]> input of the AINC. This way, the program will always be updated with the true value of the C2N-DAP8. The same applies to any analog value that can be changed from two places (EQ, Trim, etc.).

  • Page 24: Setup Procedures

    DAT Program Procedures After launching DAT, either open an existing program for the C2N-DAP8, or start a new program and choose the C2N-DAP8 template. The paragraphs that begin on the next page describe the features and functions of the DAT program.

  • Page 25: Toolbar Icons

    Realtime mode. Clicking the Source/Noise Steering icon displays the screen shown below. This screen lets you select any available source signal from any of the C2N-DAP8 audio ports or internal noise and direct it to a particular speaker to enable setting the filters for optimum response.

  • Page 26: Pink Noise

    Pink noise is sound that is comprised of a random signal, with all audio frequencies present. It provides equal energy per octave to provide a flat response over all frequencies. (Refer to Graph 1 after the next paragraph for visual reference.) 22 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...
  • Page 27 SHOULD NOT BE USED TO CALIBRATE SPEAKERS IN A ROOM. It can cause a speaker’s tweeter to burn out and cause undesired response in the room due to the levels you would set based upon the calibration. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 23...
  • Page 28 Communications The Communications tab allows you to define the settings for communication with the C2N-DAP8 in order to download existing files and upload new ones. It is important that you set the communication parameters first before doing any of the other setup procedures.
  • Page 29 Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 1. Initially, the Pass To check box is not selected indicating a direct connection from your PC to the C2N-DAP8. Select Pass To if your PC and the C2N-DAP8 are connected through the control system via Cresnet. Make certain the Cresnet ID setting is correct (50 is the default for the C2N- DAP8).

  • Page 30: Delay Settings

    For speakers designated as Small, low frequency signals are filtered out and routed to the subwoofer. Check the rating of all speakers to determine their proper setting. Delay Settings Select the Delays tab to display the following window. 26 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...

  • Page 31: Room Calibration

    The zero button to the left of the Front Left slider resets all speaker sliders to 0.00dB; the Master Volume and LFE settings are not affected. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 27...

  • Page 32: Input Settings

    CD Changer to always be played in DTS-Neo:6 Music mode. The C2N-DAP8 automatically recognizes the signal type that appears on its digital input sources. You can select the preferred decoding mode for each input type for each source from among the available types.

  • Page 33: Output Settings

    Dolby Pro Logic II Matrix Dolby Pro Logic User Controlled Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EX User Controlled DTS 5.1 DTS-ES Matrix User Controlled DTS 5.1 DTS-ES Matrix User Controlled DTS-ES Discrete User Controlled Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 29 Digital Audio Processor...

  • Page 34: Center Width

    This control allows the user to gradually adjust the soundfield either towards the front or the rear. This can be useful to help achieve the desired balance from all the 30 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...
  • Page 35 If you select 0 bands, all six filters will function as parametric equalizers. If you select 3 or 5 bands, the following warning appears: When you click YES, the display includes the appropriate one of the two following screens. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 31...

  • Page 36: Parametric Equalizers

    The screen can also be set to display two equalizers at the same time. Select Options | Number of Equalizers and click on 1 or 2 as desired. (Refer to the illustration on the next page.) 32 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...

  • Page 37: Example Program

    DAT software, and lets you immediately hear the results of your adjustments. The example program for the C2N-DAP8 is available from the Crestron FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples). Search for C2N-DAP8RC.Basic Example.zip.

  • Page 38: System Setup

    The UTILITY pane lets you select the AUDIO switching utilities, or SYSTEM SETUP. (The VIDEO switching utility does not apply for the C2N-DAP8.) The TONE CONTROL pane provides controls appropriate to the chosen audio source and decoding mode.

  • Page 39: Audio Configuration

    Select the AUDIO CONFIG button. The screen displays the AUDIO CONFIG window. Use this screen to set up the volume trims, the delays, and the noise generator settings. These settings are used together during room calibration. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 35...
  • Page 40 (Dolby) button toggles to PINK. Press BYPASS to bypass all equalization filters and volume/tone controls. Use the ON and MUTE buttons to turn each speaker on and off. 36 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...
  • Page 41 40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz, 640Hz, 1280Hz, 2560Hz, 5120Hz, or 10KHz. 6. Press the B.WIDTH k and j buttons to set the bandwidth, in octaves, to 0.10, 0.14, 0.20, 0.28, 0.40, 0.56, 1.00, 1.40, 2.00, or 2.80. Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 37...

  • Page 42: Selecting Sources

    Selecting Sources After performing all the system setup procedures, press RETURN to display the default main screen. Use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to choose the desired audio source. 38 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...

  • Page 43: Programming Software

    Crestron VisionTools Pro-e (VT Pro-e) software for designing touchpanel pages. • Digital Audio Tools version 1.01.05 or later, with configuration template for C2N-DAP8 including surround sound modes and parametric equalizer settings. .smw projectname.smw (source file) .spz projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-series) .umc...

  • Page 44: C2Net-Device Slot In Configuration Manager

    NET ID of 50, as shown in the illustration on the next page. NOTE: The first C2N-DAP8 in a system is preset with a NET ID of 50 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views. Additional C2N-DAP8s are automatically assigned different NET ID numbers as they are added.

  • Page 45: Setting The Net Id In Device Settings

    Due to the extensive functionality of the unit, a single C2N-DAP8 symbol in SIMPL Windows would be too complex. Instead, the C2N-DAP8 is broken up into slots. In Program Manager, expand the C2N-DAP8 to Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 •...
  • Page 46 Some devices use a break character before sending out any serial data. Break characters are sent out the port separated pace parameter. [rts] RTS is an output from the program to the C2N-DAP8 RS-232 port when the state of the RTS line is set. str1 The C2N-DAP8 RS-232 port is capable of receiving complex serial data in the form of serial data strings on this input line.
  • Page 47 C2N-DAP8. Thus output B can be adjusted for volume, bass, and treble. Refer to “Slot 07: Audio Output B Controls” on page 44. Analog audio that is sent to output B will also be sent to the C2N-DAP8's internal DSP (digital signal processor) if analog source is selected. The DSP settings are controlled by the Surround Sound Decoder on slot 08;...
  • Page 48 Slot 08; the Speaker Settings symbol, Slot 09 Sub-Slot 1; the Full Parametric EQ Controls symbol, Slot 09 Sub-Slot 2; and the Graphic EQ Controls symbol, Slot 09 Sub-Slot 3, are very complex. Crestron strongly recommends using its Digital Audio Tools (DAT) software to configure these modules. However, they are described in “Appendix: Advanced Programming Symbols”...

  • Page 49: Uploading And Upgrading

    The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows program or upgrade the firmware of the C2N-DAP8. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communications. Communication Settings NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters.
  • Page 50 Digital Audio Processor Typical Connection Diagram when Uploading Setup | Communications Settings Command 46 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 1. Open the Crestron Viewport. Either launch the stand-alone version of Viewport, or start SIMPL Windows and from the menu bar, select Tools | Viewport.

  • Page 51: Uploading A Simpl Windows Program

    1. Verify that the procedure for “Communication Settings” that begins on page 45 has been performed. 2. As shown after this step, select File Transfer | Send Program (alternatively, press Alt+P) from the Viewport menu. Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 47 Digital Audio Processor...
  • Page 52 “Send Program” window. “Send Program” Window 48 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 3. The “Send Program” window appears, as shown after this step. Click Browse, locate the compiled file (.spz) and click Open. This will display the program's header information and enable one or both of the What to Send check boxes.

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    Crestron C2N-DAP8 Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has the To take advantage of all the C2N-DAP8 features, it is important that the unit contains extension .upg the latest firmware available. Therefore, please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware.

  • Page 54: Problem Solving

    .upg file first, and then upload the DSP files. Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. C2N-DAP8 Troubleshooting TROUBLE C2N-DAP8 does not function.

  • Page 55: Further Inquiries

    Dial one of the following numbers. Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the C2N-DAP8, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

  • Page 56: Appendix: Advanced Programming Symbols

    Slot 08: Surround Sound Decoder The Surround Sound Decoder is a digital signal processor (DSP) built into slot 08 of the C2N-DAP8 surround sound processor. The DSP can be programmed via SIMPL Windows and/or Crestron's Digital Audio Tools software. The Surround Sound Decoder symbol is complex, and is illustrated in two parts: the digital inputs and outputs, and the analog inputs and outputs, as shown on the next two pages.
  • Page 57 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Digital Audio Processor C2N- DAP8 Surround Sound Decoder - Digital Inputs and Outputs Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 53 Operations Guide – DOC. 8186...
  • Page 58 Digital Audio Processor Crestron C2N-DAP8 C2N- DAP8 Surround Sound Decoder - Analog Inputs and Outputs 54 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 Operations Guide - DOC. 8186...
  • Page 59 Dyn_Range_MAX provides full dynamic range of a cinema. The dynamic range digital inputs affect and will update the High_Dyn_Range_fb and Low_Dyn_Range_fb signals described later. Digital Audio Processor FUNCTION Alt_Mix=1 Lt/Rt Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 55...
  • Page 60 Freeze The auto-detect mode will be suspended for as long as the Freeze input is high. This allows the C2N-DAP8 to be put into a specific decoding mode Store By default, the C2N-DAP8 operates in auto-detect mode,...
  • Page 61 Sets the bass and treble settings for all digital output Global_Treble channels. The bass and treble are adjustable within a range of -18.0dB to +18.0dB. Global_Bass_FB, Global_Treble_FB Digital Audio Processor FUNCTION Source Decoder Source Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 57...
  • Page 62 Note that the C2N-DAP8 has certain automatic modes that can change the 2-channel decoding mode; the user interface should use the feedback from the C2N-DAP8 to indicate the current mode. PL2_Width, In Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode (and only in that...
  • Page 63 Crestron C2N-DAP8 Slot 09, Sub-Slot 1 Speaker Settings Symbol The C2N-DAP8 Speaker Settings module is built into slot 09 of the C2N-DAP8 surround sound processor. The digital input signals select the presence and size of the system speakers as well as the LFE crossover frequency; the digital output signals report the selections.
  • Page 64 Digital Audio Processor C2N- DAP8 Full Parametric EQ Controls Module Parametric Equalizer Control Signals (continued on next page) 60 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 SIGNAL TYPE (D/A, I/O)* Store_PRE Recall_PRE Recall_PRE1 through Recall_PRE5 Filter_Channel Filter_Channels (cont’d) Filter_Band Crestron C2N-DAP8 FUNCTION...
  • Page 65 -240 (-24dB) to +240 (+24dB). The Preset# input defines the preset to be stored or recalled; thus valid values range from 1 through 5, or 0 for no preset. The Preset#_FB output reports the current preset. Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 61...
  • Page 66 Operation of the module is described following the symbol illustration. C2N- DAP8 Graphic EQ Controls Module The C2N-DAP8 provides ten trim presets, where a trim preset is a set of all six <EQ> values. 62 • Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 •...
  • Page 67 0 (0dB) means that the signal will pass unaffected. Values above and below 0 will boost or attenuate the gain in increments of .1dB. That is, changing the analog value by 1 signifies a 0.1 decibel boost or attenuation. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 Digital Audio Processor Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8 • 63...

  • Page 68: Return And Warranty Policies

    CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.
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  • Page 72 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 8186 15 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 06.03 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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