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RX45 ADVANCED AUDIO MATRIX Item ref. RX45: 953.046UK (optional) TR86: 953.050UK (optional) CS-5X: 953.047UK User Manual Version 1.1 Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Adastra RX45 remote audio matrix system for your distributed audio installation. This unit is designed to offer a flexible and expandable solution for a wide array of commercial sound systems. Please read this manual to gain the best results from your product and avoid damage through misuse.
Front panel Mains power on/off switch Output zones selectors & indicators Paging microphone input (XLR) Selected zone edit section Page on/off button Headphones output & volume control Paging microphone level Media player section MIC & EMG/MUTE indicators Rear panel DAB+/FM antenna connection (F-type) Line input level controls TR86 remote control inputs (RJ45) Line inputs 1, 2, 3 (L+R RCA)
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Configuration The RX45 can operate standalone or as part of a larger zoned network using multiple RX45 units. A standalone RX45 can serve up to 5 independent stereo output zones. RX45 units can be cascaded in a ‘daisy-chain’ by connecting 2 x CAT5 or CAT6 patch leads from the CASCADE OUT of the first unit to CASCADE IN of the next unit (19).
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TR86 Remote Wall Plate Each zone of the RX45 can be remotely controlled by a TR86 wall plate connected to the RJ45 sockets on the rear panel (11). TR86 wall plates are available to purchase separately (953.050UK) and are only needed for remotely controlled zones.
Call Station Group ID Settings If an optional CS-5X call station is to be used with one or more RX45 units to page individual zones, there are some settings which determine how the zones are arranged. When using a CS-5X call station with just one RX45 zoning matrix, set the Group ID DIP switches (13) on the rear panel to zero (all in the up position).
System checking To check outputs without powering up speakers, connect a set of stereo headphones to the PHONES output jack (8). Turn down the PHONES to a low level firstly for hearing safety and increase later if necessary. Speakers may be powered up for this instead, but it is advised to keep to lower levels for initial checking. If a paging microphone is connected (2, 21), this can be used to check that there is output to all channels.
Bluetooth Search available Bluetooth devices on your smart phone or other sending device for a device with Bluetooth ID “adastra-****” (where **** is a unique ID number for each unit). Select to pair and connect with this ID. When paired and connected, set the volume low on the smart phone or other sending device and play a track to check the sound through the speakers, increasing the volume on the smart phone to the required level.
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FM Tuner The FM tuner function operates in the same way as a standard FM radio and benefits from the connection of an FM antenna to the rear panel ‘F’ type connector. If no channels are tuned in, press the Play/Pause button to begin auto tuning, which scans available stations and stores them as channels within the FM tuner.
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Important note: When the CS-5X is first powered up, it will be in one of 2 states. 1. All Group LEDs are flashing alternately… This is RX45 mode, with all Groups available to select. 2. Only Group 1 key is lit... This is RZ45 mode locked into Group 1, no other Groups can be selected. Pressing the Group 1 key will toggle between these 2 modes.
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