Important Safety Instructions • Read these 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.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Introduction Features and Functions Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 • Whole-house audio distribution system • Out-of-the-box functionality (no programming required): ⇒ Audio distribution for six rooms at 45 watts per channel; expandable up to 12 rooms when used with Adagio Audio Expander (AAE) ⇒...
Gentle power-up is achieved through a “soft-start” inrush current limiting circuit, and quick-response output protection on each channel prevents failure caused by speaker line faults and overheating. Front Panel Control The AADS's front panel provides for controlling audio to a houseful of speakers, with custom naming of rooms and sources facilitated on the LCD display.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS 2-Series Ethernet Control System At the heart of the AADS is the powerful 2-Series control engine. With both Cresnet SystemBuilder™ software, the AADS allows nearly limitless expansion and customization using Crestron's entire line of touchpanels, wireless remotes, and hundreds of other devices.
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Audio Distribution System Available models are: Out of the box, the AADS can support one AAS (Adagio Audio Server), one AAE (Adagio Audio Expander) for control of up to 12 zones, one CEN-IDOC (Interface for Apple APAD controllers for local control of each zone. With custom programming (via Adagio Composer, Crestron SystemBuilder™...
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Specifications Specifications for the AADS are listed in the following table. AADS Specifications (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 SPECIFICATION Processor Processing Speed Memory Operating System Ethernet Audio Specifications (Typical of six room outputs) Controls Amplifier Output Power...
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Audio Distribution System AADS Specifications (Continued) (Continued on following page) 6 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS SPECIFICATION FM Tuner Frequency Range Step Frequency Intermediate Frequency Usable sensitivity (Mono) S/N Ratio @ 65 dBf IF Rejection AM Rejection Stereo separation Audio Output Level @ 1 KHz XM Satellite Radio Tuner...
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS AADS Specifications (Continued) Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 SPECIFICATION Communication (continued) Serial Console Ethernet Power Power Consumption AADS/AADS-XM/ AADSI Available Cresnet Power Heat Dissipation* 8-ohm impedance 4-ohm impedance LCD Display Environmental Temperature Humidity Enclosure Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Available Models...
Audio Distribution System Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your AADS. AADS Physical View (Front) AADS Physical View (Rear), AADS-XM Physical View (Rear), 8 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Crestron Adagio™ AADS Operations Guide –...
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS AADS Overall Dimensions NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AADS by approximately two to three inches. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 Audio Distribution System 17.09 in (43.41 cm) 17.16 in (43.58 cm) 17.96 in (45.63 cm) 17.56 in (44.61 cm)
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Audio Distribution System AADS Buttons and Ports (AADS-XM Shown) Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued on following page) 10 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS SELECTION CONTROL SELECT BUTTON Crestron Adagio™ AADS DESCRIPTION Used to select rooms, sources, and radio stations (when using tuner).
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4-ohm impedance speakers). Two-pin terminal block interface connectors which accept up to 16 – 14 AWG (1.5 – 2.5 mm speaker wire are included for each speaker terminal. (2) Sets of unbalanced, line-level audio outputs deliver audio from TUNER A and TUNER B to a connected AAE.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS IR OUT TUNER A / TUNER B COM A Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 13 Audio Distribution System DESCRIPTION (4) 3.5mm tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) mini- phone ports enable serial communication...
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Audio Distribution System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) 14 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS POWER INPUT COMPUTER Interface connectors for NET and ROOMS ports are provided with the unit. Refer to “Fuse Replacement” on page 20 for additional details. Refer to “Hardware Hookup”, which begins on page 16 for additional cord details.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Industry Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. As of the date of manufacture, the AADS has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Audio Distribution System Setup Network Wiring When wiring the AAE Adagio Audio Expander, APAD controller, or C2N-DBF12 keypad to the AADS, consider the following: For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” on page 60. Hardware Hookup Ventilation The AADS should be used in a well-ventilated area The venting holes should not be obstructed under any circumstances.
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CAUTION: Speakers must be rated to full available output. CAUTION: Do not bridge speaker outputs. CAUTION: Devices such as the AAS and the AAE must be fully grounded to the AADS. Additionally, any other source devices should be grounded to the AADS as well.
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ON AAE (IF INSTALLED) TO ROOM SPEAKERS: EACH PAIR OF SPEAKER OUTPUTS CORRESPONDS TO A ROOM NUMBER IF A CEN-IDOC IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE AADS, OUTPUT 4 OF THE AAS-4 CAN BE CONNECTED TO SOURCE INPUT 4 OF THE AADS.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Custom Program Connections for the AADS SOURCES: NET: FROM AUDIO SOURCES; TUNER OUT: POWERED PASS- WITH LOOP-THRU TO AAE(s) THROUGH TO APAD AND OUTPUT TO AAE(s) C2N-DB12 DEVICES ROOMS: 45 WATTS/CHANNEL TO 8 OHM SPEAKERS Antennas The AADS and AADSI are equipped with two AM/FM tuners while the AADS-XM is equipped with an AM/FM tuner and an XM Satellite tuner.
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Audio Distribution System The recommended FM antenna is an outdoor type, commonly available in electronics stores. Use of the supplied indoor FM antenna is recommended only if you cannot use an outdoor antenna. Outdoor antennas are particularly needed in rural areas, some distance from FM radio signal sources.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS To replace the fuse: Room Button Labels Use Adagio Composer or Crestron Engraver software to create and print custom labels on overhead transparency film for the AADS’ room buttons. NOTE: When printing custom labels, some experimentation may be required for optimum results.
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Audio Distribution System To install the new label: 22 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS 3. Continue sliding the screwdriver behind the label strip until the top of the label strip slides out as shown in the following picture. 4. Continue sliding the screwdriver until the entire top of the label strip is visible.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Configuration After making all hardware connections to the AADS, the system must be configured for operation. Configuring the system is broken down into four processes: Configure the AADS for Operation The AADS must be configured for operation prior to configuring sources, rooms, or groups.
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Audio Distribution System Select Tuner Format Select the tuning format to specify the tuning method used by an installed AM/FM tuner. When using the North American tuner format, the tuner will tune FM frequencies in 100 kHz steps and AM frequencies in 10 kHz steps. When using the European tuner format, the tuner will tune FM frequencies in 50 kHz steps and AM frequencies in 9kHz steps.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Set the Number of Rooms Set the number of rooms so the AADS does not display unused rooms during configuration and operation. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 • The AADS will then prompt you to install an AAS. To install an AAS, press the SELECT button and follow the instructions onscreen.
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Audio Distribution System Name Rooms This screen allows you to customize the name of each room displayed on the LCD. Room names can be entered using a custom name or any of the factory-installed room names. 26 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS •...
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Name Sources This screen allows you to customize the name of each source displayed on the LCD. Source names can be entered using any of the factory-installed source names or a custom name. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 •...
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Audio Distribution System Hide Sources Sources that are not used can be hidden from the list of available sources while in Source mode. This allows quicker scrolling through the connected sources while in the Source mode. Identify Keypads This screen allows you to identify 12-button keypads and APAD devices that are connected to the AADS.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Configure Keypads This screen allows you to assign sources to the top six keys of a C2N-DBF12 keypad. The source assignment is applied to every C2N-DBF12 keypad that is connected to the system. The functions of the bottom six keys cannot be changed when using the out-of-the-box program.
Audio Distribution System Restore Defaults This screen allows you to restore the AADS to its factory default settings. The AADS can restore all of the factory settings or just the audio settings. System Information This screen allows you to view information about the AADS. Configure Sources The gain of each source can be customized from the AADS control panel.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Configure Rooms The sound quality, minimum volume, maximum volume and startup volume settings, of each room can be customized from the AADS control panel. Access the Room Setup Mode Adjust the Minimum Volume The minimum volume establishes the lowest volume level setting for a room. The minimum volume settings of each room can be adjusted independently.
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Audio Distribution System Adjust the Maximum Volume The maximum volume establishes the highest volume level setting for a room. The maximum volume settings of each room can be adjusted independently. Adjust the Startup Volume The startup volume establishes the volume level setting for a room when a room is turned on.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Set Mono or Stereo Mode The audio sent to the speakers in each room can be set for either stereo or mono. When set to stereo, the audio signal is separated into left and right channels for distribution to left and right speakers.
Audio Distribution System 34 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Edit Presets Control SOURCE Edit Presets ROOM 1: Party PRESET MENU • To configure a preset, press up or down on the selection control to display the preset to be configured and press SELECT. •...
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 Edit Preset Name SOURCE Enter Preset 1 Name ROOM Partya PRESET MENU ⇒ Move the cursor position by pressing the selection control up or down. Select letters (upper and lower-case), numbers, or other characters by pressing the volume control up or down until the desired letter, number, or other character is displayed on the LCD.
Audio Distribution System Operation Prior to using this section, refer to the QuickStart Guide (Doc. 6459) that is included with the AADS. For instructions on using the APAD and the C2N-DBF12 with the AADS refer to the latest version of the Out-Of-The-Box Functionality Guide (Doc. 6493). Operating the AADS is broken down into four modes: Source Mode Source mode is used to select and control sources that are connected to the AADS.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Control the AM/FM Tuner The AM/FM tuner controls allow access to the AM/FM tuner functions. The tuner controls can recall and store presets, tune and scan stations on the frequency band, change frequency bands (AM or FM), or view signal strength. Operations Guide –...
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Audio Distribution System 38 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS ⇒ To store a preset: Select the AM/FM tuner controls as described on page 36. Tune the desired station using the Manual tuning mode (as described on page 38). Press the MENU button to return to the tuner controls. Press the selection control up or down to display Preset and press SELECT.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 • Scan Stations: ⇒ Select the AM/FM tuner controls as described on page 36. ⇒ Press the selection control up or down to display Scan Stations and press SELECT. Scan Stations SOURCE Scan Stations ROOM 107.10 FM Scanning...
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Audio Distribution System Control the XM Tuner The XM tuner controls allow access to the XM tuner functions. The tuner controls can recall and store presets, tune stations by categories or channel, or view XM (AADS-XM Only) technical information. 40 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Select the tuning mode by pressing up or down on the selection control to display the desired mode.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 Press the selection control up or down to display Preset and press SELECT. Preset Controls SOURCE ROOM 1. Big Tracks PRESET MENU Select a preset location by pressing the selection control up or down to display the desired preset location and press the MORE button.
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Audio Distribution System 42 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Category Channels SOURCE Rock Channels ROOM 41. Boneyard PRESET MENU ⇒ Press the selection control up or down to browse through the channels within the selected category. When the desired channel is displayed, press SELECT to select the channel.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Controlling an iPod An Apple iPod can be controlled from the AADS front panel with an optional CEN-IDOC Interface for Apple iPod. The following assumes that the CEN-IDOC has been installed and an iPod has been connected as described in the CEN-IDOC guide. Find the iPod Controls Play iPod Tracks with the The AADS can be used to control the iPod’s playback functions.
Audio Distribution System Repeat Controls The AADS can be used to select the iPod’s repeat mode. Shuffle Controls The AADS can be used to select the iPod’s shuffle mode. 44 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • Press the selection control up or down until Play is displayed and press SELECT.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Select Tracks with the AADS The AADS front panel can be used to select a specific playlist, artist, album, or track on an iPod. Controlling an Adagio Audio Server (AAS) An AAS can be controlled from the AADS front panel. The following assumes that the AAS has been installed and connected as described in the AAS guide.
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Audio Distribution System Play AAS Tracks with the The AADS can be used to control the AAS’ playback functions. AADS 46 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • Press the selection control up or down to display an AAS source (Server 1 for an AAS-1, Servers 1 and 2 for an AAS-2, or Servers 1, 2, 3 and 4 for an AAS-4 if using out-of-the-box functionality).
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Browse the AAS Library with The AADS front panel can be used to select a category (playlist, artist, album, era, the AADS etc.) or song in the AAS library. Categories and individual tracks can either be played or added to the play queue. Operations Guide –...
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Audio Distribution System The AADS front panel can be used to jump alphabetically within a category. Repeat Controls The AADS can be used to select the AAS’ repeat mode. Shuffle Controls The AADS can be used to select the AAS’ shuffle mode. 48 •...
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Queue Management The AADS front panel can be used to manage items in the play queue. Play queues can be saved from an APAD that is connected to the AADS. For more information, refer to the latest version of the Out-Of-The-Box Functionality Guide (Doc.
Audio Distribution System NOTE: Volume adjustment is not available when the AADS is in Source mode. When a source is routed to a room that is not already on, the room will be turned on at the startup volume specified on page 32. Room Mode Room mode is used to select and control a room that is connected to the AADS.
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Crestron Adagio™ AADS Adjust the Bass The bass level of each room can be adjusted independently. Adjust the Treble The treble levels of each room can be adjusted independently. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 Global Volume SOURCE Global Volume 50% ROOM aaaaaa PRESET...
Audio Distribution System Adjust the Balance The balance of each room can be adjusted independently. Set Loudness The loudness settings of each room can be adjusted independently. Recall a Preset Group Press the PRESET button to open the Preset Control menu. Preset Control Menu SOURCE PRESET...
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Turn off the System Press STANDBY to turn off all of the rooms. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 • Scroll through the preset groups by pressing up or down on the selection control. Active preset groups are indicated with a •...
Audio Distribution System Programming Software Refer to this section only if a custom program for the AADS is to be created. A built-in program containing the out-of-the-box functionality resides in a protected area of the AADS’ flash memory. The program cannot be erased and can be recalled at any time by holding the software reset button during a hardware reset.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS download Adagio Composer from the Crestron website and examine the extensive help file. To create more advanced systems that include non-audio distribution devices such as lighting and HVAC, use Crestron SystemBuilder or SIMPL Windows. Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder Crestron SystemBuilder is the easiest method of programming, but does not offer as much flexibility as SIMPL Windows.
Audio Distribution System Signals that are part of the AADS’ out-of-the-box functionality are locked and cannot be modified or deleted. Locked signals are grayed out in the AADS’ SIMPL Windows symbols. To prevent corruption of the out-of-the-box functionality, locked signal names should not be copied or driven to other destinations in the SIMPL Windows program.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communication.
Audio Distribution System Programs and Firmware For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file, VisionTools Pro-e help file, or the Crestron Toolbox help file. 58 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • Confirm Ethernet connections between the AADS and PC. If connecting through a hub, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors.
Crestron Adagio™ AADS 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. AADS Troubleshooting (continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 6458 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) AADS does not AADS is not receiving...
P = Cresnet power usage of entire run (or chain) Crestron Adagio™ AADS CORRECTIVE ACTION Turn off mute function or route a source to the room. Raise volume to an audible level. Verify speaker connections. Verify that source is selected and properly connected. Operations Guide – DOC. 6458...
Crestron Adagio™ AADS the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors. Add Hubs For larger networks (i.e., greater than 28 network devices), it may become necessary to add a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality throughout the network.
Audio Distribution System Appendix: RDS/RBDS Function Support Many radio stations transmit additional information, such as traffic information, radio text, real time clock etc., with their regular FM programming. The FM tuner contains circuitry that retrieves this information. The US format for such information is called the Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS), and in Europe this format is called the Radio Data System (RDS).
Crestron Adagio™ AADS Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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