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RTI AD-46-100 Installation & Operation Manual

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RTI DSP Matrix Amplifiers
AD-46-100
- 4 x 6 DSP Matrix Amplifier - 100W
AD-810-100 - 8 x 10 DSP Matrix Amplifier - 100W
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Guide RTI DSP Matrix Amplifiers AD-46-100 - 4 x 6 DSP Matrix Amplifier - 100W AD-810-100 - 8 x 10 DSP Matrix Amplifier - 100W Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure ................................40 Applications ................................43 Four 2.1 Audio Zones ............................43 Independent Outdoor Landscape and Dedicated 2 Channel Listening Zone ..........44 Safety Suggestions ..............................45 Cleaning ................................... 46 Federal Communications Commission Notice ....................46 Industry Canada Compliance Statement ......................47 Declaration oF Conformity (DoC) .......................... 47 Contacting RTI ................................. 47 Service & Support ..............................48 Limited Warranty ..............................48 Disclaimer ................................49 Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The AD Series DSP Matrix Amplifiers distribute up to eight stereo audio sources to ten zones and provide a 100 Watt power output per amplified zone. Preamp zone outputs allow to integrate external power amplifiers or subwoofers. The AD Series enables seamless routing of both digital and analog sources to any desired zone and features a comprehensive set of DSP controls. This includes a 5-band parametric EQ, allowing integrators to fine-tune acoustic characteristics and tailor sound to specific spaces, plus mixing and auto-ducking features facilitate seamless integration of microphones and doorbells. Configuration and DSP functions can be customized directly within Integration Designer or with the intuitive web GUI, enabling the AD Series Amplifiers to work in standalone mode or within another control system environment. Amplification is with an efficient Class D Cool Power design that optimizes performance while ® minimizing heat generation. Up to 100W per channel power output provides for a robust and clear audio experience even in demanding environments. Features • Four (AD-46-100) or eight (AD-810-100) analog audio source inputs and two (AD-46-100) or four (AD- 810-100) digital inputs (mirrored analog inputs). • Six (AD-46-100) or ten (AD-810-100) stereo audio output zones with four (AD-46-100) or eight (AD-810- 100) amplified stereo outputs and two preamp stereo outputs. • Class D amplifier provides a robust and clear audio experience with 100 watts @ 4Ω per channel per zone. • Distribute four (AD-46-100) or eight (AD-810-100) audio source inputs to six (AD-46-100) or ten (AD-810- 100) zones, expandable to 64 (AD-46-100) or 80 (AD-810-100) zones. • Fine-tune acoustic characteristics for each zone with the 5-band parametric EQ, mixing and auto- ducking features. • Configure and optimize DSP and matrix settings. • Multiple control options with RS-232, IP and IR. • Rack mount or free-standing installation. Package Contents AD-46-100 AD-810-100 1x AD-46-100 or 1x AD-910-100...
  • Page 4 Digital Coaxial Input Up to 192KHz-24Bit sample rate, PCM only THD+N <0.01%, 1KHZ @ 1/8rated power THD-N THD+N <0.05%, 20HZ-20KHZ @ 1/8rated power >95 dB, A-weighted - input to output @ rated power @Amp >100 dB, A-weighted - input to output @ preamp out Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 2 dB @ 4Ω and 8Ω Dynamic Range >95dB A-weighted Sampling Frequency 48KHz RTI or 3rd Party Control IP (RJ45), RS-232 (RJ45) and IR (3.5mm mono) AC Input Voltage 100-120V/ 220-240V~, 50/60Hz, 800W 100-120V/ 220-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1200W Power Switch Front Panel On/Off with LED power indicator Mounting Rack mount or free-standing Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.2” x 16.4” x 3.5” Rack Units Weight 22.88 lb (10.38kg) 23.77 lb (10.78kg)

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Panel Description AD-46-100 Front Panel ❶ ❷ ❸ AD-810-100 Front Panel ❶ ❷ ❸ No. Name Description Power Button Powers on/off the amplifier Power LED Indicator Status LED Indicator www.rticontrol.com...
  • Page 6 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AD-46-100 Rear Panel ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼❽❾ AD-810-100 Rear Panel ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽❾ No. Name Description Analog Audio Left and Right RCA mono channel pairs with loop-outs for external audio use / Inputs and extension of each source Outputs Digital Audio Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF digital audio inputs that support a maximum of 2 Inputs and channel LPCM audio. Each amplifier has a limited number of available digital Outputs inputs that can be selected as an alternate source to their numbered analog counterparts (Inputs 1 - 2 for the AD-46-100 & inputs 1 - 4 for the AD-810-100). Digital inputs 1 and 2 on each amplifier also includes loop-outs for external audio use/extension. Configurable 2 Left and Right RCA mono channel pairs that can bet set to operate as stereo Mono/Stereo or mono variable level outputs to be connected to an external amplifier or Pre-Outputs processor. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 7 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION No. Name Description TCP/IP and Ethernet connects to a TCP/IP local area network for WEB GUI access and 3rd RS-232 Control party control. For serial control, connect this port directly to an RTI processor Interfaces via a standard CAT-5e or better patch cable. 5-12V Output This amplifier can control up to 2 additional devices using these output trig- Triggers gers. This connection accepts a 3.5mm mono (TR) plug that is then connected to downstream devices to manage their power states. IR In and Out Control this amplifier using IR commands using either a direct connection to a 3rd party control system or an external IR receiver (sold separately) connected to the IR In port. Received IR input signals are concurrently relayed out of the IR Out port to allow daisy-chaining multiple amplifiers. Please note that the IR command set is a subset of all available commands. Bridgeable Connects to a single (bridged) or pair of LoZ 4/8/16 Ohm speakers. Bridging is LoZ Speaker managed in the Zone settings section of the amplifier’s GUI or control API. Terminals Product Scan this QR code with a mobile device for quick and easy access to installation Information QR and other product resources (internet required). Code IEC Power Connect to an appropriately rated power source using the included IEC power Connector and cable. The replaceable fuse is located below the IEC connector behind a cover Fuse that must be removed for replacement. www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 8: Installation

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Installation Rack Installation Both the AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers are shipped with rack- mounting accessories. These amplifiers will consume 2RU or rack- mounting space. By default, both amplifiers are shipped with attached footpads for installation in a cabinet or on a shelf. These feet are not required to be removed for rack installation when keeping a 1RU space below the unit for proper ventilation. These feet can be removed if desired. Please use the included hardware to attach the rack-mount ears to the amplifier’s chassis. Please note that a 1RU space should be maintained above and below the chassis, when possible, to allow the flow of air to provide proper ventilation for the product. Failing to do so may cause the unit to operate at a higher temperature and may lead to a shortened lifespan or damage/failure. Cabinet / Shelf Installation Place the amplifiers on a shelf or cabinet that has at least 6” (15cm) of space on both sides, behind, and above to allow proper ventilation and allow air to circulate and dissipate heat. If placing in a cabinet, please ensure that there is adequate ventilation, either passive or active, so that the ambient temperature in the allotted space does not exceed 104°F (40°C). 6”/15cm 6”/15cm 6”/15cm POWER STATUS Model AD-810-100 Audio Distribution 8x10 DSP Matrix Amplifier - 100W Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 9: Connections

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Connections The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 are both equipped with connectivity that supports both analog and digital audio sources. Additionally, speakers are connected via included phoenix captive screw terminals. Peripheral data ports for various means of control are also present, such as RS-232 and RJ-45. Please see below for proper connection instructions. Please note that all connections, sources, speakers, or data cables, should be made when the amplifier is not powered as doing so may cause damage/harm to either the amplifier, speakers, or the installer. Please ensure that power is not on or power is not connected to the amplifier before proceeding to add or remove any connections to the amplifier. Power Power is supplied to the AD-46-100 or AD-810-100 (Type C14 male) directly via an AC power mains outlet using the included IEC power cable. An appropriate region-specific IEC power cable (Type C13 female to US/UK/ EU/AU) is included with each amplifier. This product is capable of operating between 100-240V in both 50/60Hz regions. 1. Connect the included IEC power cable (Type C13 female) to the amplifier’s power input (Type C14 male). 2. Connect the region-specific power plug to a main’s AC power outlet. Please ensure that this amplifier is connected to an AC outlet that can supply the rated power draw for each amplifier (AD-46-100: 800W & AD- Power 810-100: 1200W). Connecting this product to a circuit that is inadequate Cable will result in a breaker-trip and may cause damage to this or other devices/equipment connected to the same circuit. Control Interfaces The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 are equipped with various control interfaces that allow external control of the amplifiers. The connections include IR, RS-232, and 12V trigger ports. Cables for these connections are not supplied and will need to be sourced by the installer. Ethernet Control The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 can be controlled via TCP/IP using built-in API commands. Please see the API appendix for a list of commands that are applicable to these products. www.rticontrol.com...
  • Page 10 Ethernet Cable Serial Control The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers use a proprietary RJ-45 port and wiring schema that is intended to be directly connected/used with an appropriate companion port on an RTI processor. If using a 3rd party serial device for control, please use the pin-out below for constructing a compatible cable for use in the desired application to control this amplifier using RS-232 serial communication. 1. Connect the RJ-45 connector (male) from one side of a CAT-5e or better patch cable to the RJ-45 (female) connector port labeled “RS232” on the amplifier. Please ensure that the cable connector is fully seated. RTI recommends the TIA-568B termination schema, however TIA-568A is also acceptable. 2. Connect the RJ-45 connector (male) on the opposite end of the CAT-5e or better patch cable to the RJ-45 (female) connector port on a compatible RTI processor. AD-41-100 / AD-810-100 Pinout RTI XP Control Processor Pinout Signal Signal Signal Description Signal Description Name Name Signal Ground/Common GND Signal Ground/Common Transmit Data Receive Data Receive Data Transmit Data...
  • Page 11 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION 12V Trigger The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers can trigger the power state of downstream devices using the supplied dual 12V trigger ports. These ports will apply 12V DC (12V DC via tip, ground via sleeve). via a 3.5mm mono mini-jack when the amplifier is powered on. Conversely, when the amplifier is in the off or standby state, 12V DC will no longer be provided. 1. Connect the male connector on one end of a 3.5mm mono mini-jack cable to the port labeled “Trigger”, “1” or “2” on the amplifier. Both ports function simultaneously and can be used to trigger control of up to 2 downstream devices that support 12V DC triggering. SENSE INPUTS RELAY / TRIGGER OUTPUTS INFRARED 2. Connect the male connector on the opposite end of the 3.5mm mono VOLTAGE / CLOSURE 3A @ 30VDC MAX EA. RELAY / 100mA MAX EA. TRIGGER OUTPUT A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B...

  • Page 12: Source Audio Inputs

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Source Audio Inputs The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers can accept both analog and digital audio sources for matrixing and amplification. The analog inputs have been designed for use with line-level audio sources. Digital inputs accept mono or stereo LPCM signals with a resolution up to 24-bit 192kHz. Analog Audio Inputs The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 analog inputs feature connectivity via standard RCA style connectors. These amplifiers can support both stereo and mono sources. Additionally, all analog audio inputs feature audio outputs that mirror the input source signals for use with additional downstream amplifiers or other external equipment. 1. Connect either one (mono) or both (stereo) RCA male connectors from one end of an RCA mono/ stereo cable to the RCA input connectors (1-4 on the AD-46-100 or 1-8 on the AD-810-100) on the amplifier. 2. Connect the audio connectors (e.g. RCA, stereo mini-jack, etc.) on the opposite end of the RCA cable to an appropriate line-level audio source. 3. Optionally, connect either one (mono) or both (stereo) RCA male connectors from one end of an RCA mono/stereo cable to the RCA output connectors (1-4 on the AD-46-100 or 1-8 on the AD-810-100) on the amplifier to the analog audio inputs on a downstream AD-46-100 or AD-810-100 amplifier using steps 1 and 2 above. AUDIO OUTPUTS COAX RTI MS-1 Music Streamer Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 13 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Digital Audio Inputs The AD-46-100 and AD810-100 digital audio inputs support either a S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) or coaxial connector. These digital audio inputs are only available for use as inputs 1 and 2 on the AD-46-100 and inputs 1 through 4 on the AD-810-100. Additionally, all digital audio inputs feature audio outputs that mirror the input source signals for use with additional downstream amplifiers or other external equipment. 1. Connect the male connector from one end of an optical or coaxial digital audio cable to one of the optical or coaxial digital audio input ports (1-2 on the AD-46-100 or 1-4 on the AD-810-100) on the amplifier. 2. Connect the male connectors on the opposite end of the optical or coaxial digital audio cable to an appropriate digital line-level audio source. 3. Optionally, connect the male connector from one end of an optical or coaxial digital audio cable to one of the optical or coaxial digital audio output ports (1-2 on the AD-46-100 or 1-4 on the AD-810- 100) on the on the amplifier to the digital audio inputs on a downstream AD-46-100 or AD-810-100 amplifier using steps 1 and 2 above. ETHERNET DIGITAL OUT Music Streamer www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 14: Speaker Outputs

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Speaker Outputs The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers are designed for use with LoZ 4/8/16 Ohm speakers and can operate in either a stereo or bridged mode. The speaker terminals accept captive screw phoenix style connectors (included) that make it easy to connect speakers. Terminal blocks allow speakers to be conveniently connected independently of the amplifier, and when ready the terminal blocks can be easily inserted into the back panel of the amplifier. Stereo Mode The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 feature 4 and 8 stereo speaker terminals, respectively. By default, each amplifier is set to stereo operation mode whereby channels are separated into left and right designations. This operation mode can be modified via the WEB GUI interface. The included captive screw terminals can accept up to 12AWG bare speaker wire. 1. For convenience, the phoenix style captive screw terminals can be removed from the back panel of the amplifier for much easier connectivity. It is recommended to remove the terminals for bare wire connectivity as the screw terminals can be placed onto a solid surface when tightening. 2. For each speaker pair, or zone, a 4-terminal block phoenix style connector is provided for the connection of up to 2 speakers. The terminal block is not labeled; however it will align with the labeling on the back panel of the amplifier when connected. The order of connectivity and polarity, from left to right, for the 4 terminals when used in bridge mode: a. Left Outer Terminal – Left Speaker Positive (+) b. Left Inner Terminal – Left Speaker Negative (-) c. Right Inner Terminal – Right Speaker Negative (-) d. Right Outer Terminal – Right Speaker Positive (+) 3. Insert the bare wire speaker cable into the terminal block, paying close attention to the noted polarity to ensure that it is not inserted in reverse. The positive conductor should be connected to the positive...
  • Page 15 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION 5. Connect the opposite end of the speaker conductor wire to the speaker using instructions and methods provided by the speaker manufacturer. Please note that any exposed bare wire that comes into contact with the opposing polarity or other common signaling wire (e.g. the positive wire(s) comes into contact with the negative wire(s)) will cause a short and potentially damage the amplifier and/or speaker. Please ensure that the proper polarity is followed and that no bare exposed wire is protruding from the terminal block that can easily come into contact with other wires. Wires will have a tendency to bend and move at the entry- point of the terminal block and can come loose or inadvertently come into contact with another wire when trying to insert the terminal into the amplifier, or the amplifier and wiring is placed into a confined space (e.g. cabinet). Bridged Mode The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 speaker outputs can operate in a bridged mode whereby the power output that drives a single pair of speakers (Zone) can be bridged (i.e. combined together) to drive a single speaker at a higher power output. This will effectively double the power output to a zone and is commonly used to drive a single larger speaker that requires more power to operate optimally. This operation mode must be selected and set in the WEB GUI interface. 1. For convenience, the phoenix style captive screw terminals can be removed from the back panel of the amplifier for much easier connectivity. It is recommended to remove the terminals for bare wire connectivity as the screw terminals can be placed onto a solid surface when tightening. 2. For each speaker pair, or zone, a 4-terminal block phoenix style connector is provided for the connection of up to 2 speakers. The terminal block is not labeled; however it will align with the labeling on the back panel of the amplifier when connected. Please note that the polarity and connections when used in bridge mode differs from stereo mode. The order of connectivity and polarity, from left to right, for the 4 terminals are: a. Left Outer Terminal – Speaker Positive (+) b. Left Inner Terminal – Unused...
  • Page 16 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION 3. Insert the bare wire speaker cable into the terminal block, paying close attention to the noted polarity to ensure that it is not inserted in reverse. The positive conductor should be connected to the positive terminal, and the negative conductor to the negative terminal. Please note that it may be necessary to first untighten the screw terminal prior to insertion. 4. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, tighten the screw (clockwise) until it is hand-tight. Using excessive force or a power tool may either damage/break the wire or the terminal block. 5. Connect the opposite end of the speaker conductor wire to the speaker using instructions and methods provided by the speaker manufacturer. Please note that any exposed bare wire that comes into contact with the opposing polarity or other common signaling wire (e.g. the positive wire(s) comes into contact with the negative wire(s)) will cause a short and potentially damage the amplifier and/or speaker. Please ensure that the proper polarity is followed and that no bare exposed wire is protruding from the terminal block that can easily come into contact with other wires. Wires will have a tendency to bend and move at the entry- point of the terminal block and can come loose or inadvertently come into contact with another wire when trying to insert the terminal into the amplifier, or the amplifier and wiring is placed into a confined space (e.g. cabinet). Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 17: Web Interface

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Web Interface The Web based GUI (graphical user interface) designed for the AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 amplifiers allow for all administrative and configuration options for successful deployment and operation. It can be accessed through a modern browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc. To access the Web GUI page: 1. To achieve quick and easy access to the Web GUI of the amplifier, please ensure that a Local Area Network (LAN) with access to a DHCP server is available. This will ensure valid IP address assignment for communication between a local PC and the amplifier. 2. Connect the Ethernet port on the amplifier to a local area network using a CAT-5e/6/6a cable and instructions in the Connections portion of this manual. 3. Connect a local PC to the same network as the amplifier. 4. The amplifier can be accessed using its mDNS address. Please Input the following URL into the browser and press Enter: mDNS URL For the AD-46-100: _AD-46-100_XXXXXX.local For the AD810-100: _AD-810-100_XXXXXX.local The “XXXXXX” in the URL is the last 3 pairs or 6 digits of the amplifier’s MAC address which can be found on either the back of the unit, or on the Quick Start Guide included with the product. For example, if the MAC address on an AD-46-100 is AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF, the mDNS address is “_AD-46- 100_DDEEFF.local”. Note: The default IP mode for this device is DHCP. Alternately, if the IP address of the amplifier is known, the address can be directly inserted into a browser’s address bar. www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 18: Login

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Login Option Description Username Enter the username to access the WEB GUI. The default username is “admin”. Password Enter the password to access the WEB GUI. The default password is “RTI123”. Use this link to access the RTI website. This appears on every page of the WEB Link GUI. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 19: Dashboard

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Dashboard Option Description Displays all zones along with their assignable names and numeric volume levels Zones (0-100). The volume can be adjusted using the sliding bar. The System Info section displays the following: • Temperature: The color-coded radial gauge displays the current internal temperature and indicates via color whether the amplifier is operating within acceptable (green) or unacceptable (red) limits. Click on the C or F to change the unit to either Celsius or Fahrenheit. • Name: Displays the name given to the amplifier (modifiable elsewhere in the GUI). System Info • Model: This is the model of the amplifier. • Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version. • IP Address: Displays the amplifier’s IP address. • MAC Address: Displays the amplifier’s MAC address. • Serial Number: Displays the amplifier’s serial number. This section is designed to visually show the user when a particular zone(s) is in operation. Amplifier Status • Zones in operation will display a green indicator. • Zones that are not in operation will display a gray indicator. www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 20: Sources (Basic)

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Sources (Basic) Option Description The source name can be modified to help identify or define a source. The name Source Name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where sources are referenced. The audio level of each incoming source can be trimmed down and adjusted to reduce the input level of overdriven sources, or for personal tastes. Input a value between 0 and 100. Optionally, the keyboard up and down arrow keys can be Trim Level used to increment and decrease each value by 1 between 0 and 100. Optionally, the keyboard up and down arrow keys can be used to increment and decrease each value by 1. Each amplifier has a limited number of digital inputs that can be assigned. These digital connections are available for inputs 1-2 on the AD-46-100 and inputs 1-4 on the AD-810-100. For these source inputs, users can choose between the following options: Source Type • Analog: Uses the assigned input’s analog input. • Optical: Uses the assigned input’s optical TOSLINK style S/PDIF input. • Coaxial: Uses the assigned input’s coaxial RCA style S/PDIF input. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 21: Sources Advanced

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Sources Advanced Option Description Each source is displayed with user definable options. Please note that Trim and Auto-Ducking are available for all sources, while Sources Noise Gate and Auto-Gain are only available for input 1 on both the AD-46-100 and the AD-810-100. The source name can be modified to help identify or define a source. The name Source Name entered here will be visible in various location in the GUI where sources are referenced. www.rticontrol.com...
  • Page 22 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description The audio level of each incoming source can be trimmed down and adjusted to reduce the input level of overdriven sources, or for personal tastes. Input a value Trim Level between 0 and 100. Optionally, the keyboard up and down arrow keys can be used to increment and decrement each value by 1. Noise Gate: Eliminate sounds below a set sound level, commonly used with microphones to minimize unwanted background noise. • Enable/Disable: Enables or disables the noise gate. • Threshold: Set the threshold (dB) where audio below the set value will close the noise gate. Values are between -96 to 0. • Attack: Set the amount of time (ms) it takes to fully open the noise gate once audio has been detected and is above the threshold value. The noise gate will be opened linearly (faded up) across the time value set. Values are between Noise Gate 10 to 500 • Hold: Set the minimum amount of time (ms) that the audio source needs to be below the threshold value for the noise gate to be released. Values are between 10 to 500. • Release: Set how slowly (ms) the noise gate is closed once audio has fallen below the threshold and the hold time value is reached. The noise gate will be closed linearly (faded down) across the time value set. Values are between 10 to 2000. Auto-Gain: Automatically amplifies (increases) or attenuates (decreases) the audio volume level of a source’s input signal to achieve a comfortable audio listening level. This is separate from trim that reduces the entire audio signal level. • Enable/Disable: Enables or disables the auto-gain. • Threshold: Set the minimum threshold (dB) level for an audio signal that is needed to activate amplification. This ensures that amplification is not applied to noise when there is no active audio. Values are between -36 to -20.
  • Page 23 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description Applies a ducking circuit that will temporarily reduce the audio level of the primary audio source, allowing the assigned Secondary Source audio to take focus. This is a feature that is useful for when an audio source only requires a momentary interruption, such as PA announcements or a doorbell chime. Another useful function for this would be to connect a voice assistant device, such as an Amazon Echo, Apple Homepod, or Google Home to a source input and use this as the secondary audio source that can interrupt a zone’s audio output whenever the virtual assistant is active, thus allowing for seamless voice assistant integration into a distributed audio system. • Enable/Disable: Enables or disables auto-ducking. • Amount: Set the amount of volume attenuation (dB) to be applied to the primary audio source when the auto-ducking is triggered/active. Values are Auto-Ducking between 0 to 100. • Attack: Set the time (ms) it takes for the volume of the primary audio source to reach the target amount of attenuation when auto-ducking is triggered. The primary audio source volume will be reduced linearly (faded down) across the entire time value set. Values are between 10 to 500. • Hold: Set the minimum amount of time (ms) that the assigned Secondary Source needs to be inactive for auto-ducking to release the primary audio source. Values are between 10 to 500. • Release: Set the time (ms) auto-ducking will take to increase the primary audio source to its original audio level once the assigned Secondary Source is inactive. The audio gain of the primary audio source will be linear (faded up) across the time value set. Values are between 10 to 2000. www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 24: Zones (Basic)

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Zones (Basic) Option Description Zones Each zone is displayed with user definable options. The zone name can be modified to help identify or define a zone. The name Zone Name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where zones are referenced. Selects the primary audio source from the available sources in a drop-down list (1-4 on the AD-46-100 and 1-8 on the AD-810-100). Additionally, a zone can Primary Source also be set to “Off” which will disable any audio output and puts the zone into a standby state. Volume Sets the zone volume level (relative) to a value from 0 -100. Sets the startup volume level (relative) of the zone when the amplifier or zone is Startup Volume powered on. Values are between 0 to 100. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 25 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description Set the max allowable volume level (relative) of a zone that can be achieved via all interfaces and APIs. Volume levels that are attempted to be set higher than Max Volume this value will defer to the maximum level set here and an error will be shown in the GUI. Various test tones can be enabled per zone that are an excellent tool for uses such as testing audio connectivity and signal path, setting/adjusting volume levels, or properly aiming directional speakers, to name a few. The following noise options are available: • White Noise: Contains audio noise with an equal amount of audio intensity, not loudness or energy, across the entire frequency spectrum. Test Tone • Pink Noise: Contains noise with an unequal amount of audio energy with lower frequencies having a higher intensity due to the reduction of amplitude that is linearly applied as frequencies increase. • Gray Noise: Contains noise with a perceived amount of equal loudness across the frequency spectrum based on the human auditory range, however this noise is presented as a general approximation and will be perceived differently as each person’s hearing ability varies. Press the test button to begin emitting the selected noise out of a zone. Press Test this button again to discontinue the noise. www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 26: Zones (Advanced)

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Zones (Advanced) Option Description Zones Each zone is displayed with user definable options. The zone name can be modified to help identify or define a zone. The name Zone Name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where zones are referenced. Mute Sets muting for a zone. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 27 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION GUI Elements Description / Options Selects the primary audio source from the available sources in a drop-down list (1-4 Primary Source on the AD-46-100 and 1-8 on the AD-810-100). Additionally, a zone can also be set to “Off” which will disable any audio output and puts the zone into a standby state. Selects the secondary audio source from the available sources and doorbell chimes in a drop-down list. Available options are: • Sources: 1 through 4 on the AD-46-100 and 1 through 8 on the AD-810-100. • Doorbell 1: A generic audio chime sound that can be activated using an Secondary Source external trigger via the API or control interfaces. • Doorbell 2: A second generic audio chime sound that can be activated using an external trigger via the API or control interfaces. Useful in large residences/ facilities with more than one point of entry and doorbell ringer. This option sets the operating mode for the secondary source . Use this feature to set how the secondary source interacts with the primary source when it is activated, or audio is detected. • Priority: When audio on the secondary source is detected, it will take priority over the primary source completely, effectively muting the primary source and outputting Secondary Source only. Secondary Mode • Mix: Both the primary source and secondary source are concurrently active, summing their signals together. The summed audio can have its volume adjusted using the setting in the next section. • Auto-Ducking: When this mode is active, the auto-ducking parameters set in the advanced source settings will take effect, effectively lowering the primary audio volume to allow the secondary source to take focus when audio is detected and meets the threshold parameters.
  • Page 28 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description Set this option to choose what listening mode each zone will use. • Stereo: In this mode, audio outputs are treated as a pair with the Left and Right outputs of a zone (amplified speaker outputs or pre-outs) are routed specifically to the Left and Right audio inputs of a source. If a source only has a single Left or Right connection to this amplifier, only the respective Left or Right outputs will be active. • Mono: In this mode, the Left and Right audio inputs from a source are summed and output from both the Left and Right outputs of a zone (amplified speaker Mono/Stereo outputs or pre-outs). Additionally, this will separate the top (left outputs) and bottom (right output) on the 2 pre-out zones of both the AD-46-100 and AD810-100 amplifiers. This will effectively provide 4 mono zones for use in various applications. As each mono zone can then have a specific DSP profile applied, this can be useful to create 4 individual subwoofer outputs. Using a DSP profile with a low-pass filter to eliminate all frequencies above a certain band, each pre-out can then be used in conjunction with 4 amplified audio zones for creating 2.1 channel setups in these zones. This feature is complimentary to the grouping capabilities of this amplifier. When zones are grouped with others in the Grouping section of this GUI, it may be desirable to temporarily exclude one or more zones from having its audio source or volume change inadvertently due to its group affiliations. For example, if all zones are part of a” Whole Home” group that links all zones together to listen to the same audio source at specific volume levels, all zones will switch to the specified source and have their volume levels adjusted to the group’s setting when the “Whole Home” group is activated. If a user in one of these zones are actively Do Not Disturb listening to a source and does not wish to be disturbed, the Do Not Disturb option can be enabled that will temporarily exclude that zone from being affected by any group activation that it is normally a part of, thus allowing the currently routed source and volume to remain unaffected for undisturbed listening. • Enable: Enables Do Not Disturb mode and will not allow a zone from taking part in any group actions. • Disable: Disables Do Not Disturb mode and allows a zone to take part in any group actions that it is currently assigned to.
  • Page 29 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description This option sets the amplified speaker output’s operating mode. Bridging the Left and Right outputs will effectively double the power output capability to drive a single speaker in a zone, rather than two. This setting will only affect amplified zones (1-4 on the AD-46-100 and 1-8 on the AD-810-100). Bridge Mode • Enable: Enables bridging (See the connection section for instructions on properly connecting a speaker for this operating mode). • Disable: Disables bridging (See the connection section for instructions on properly connecting a speaker for this operating mode). Sets various volume parameters based on the settings for the primary and secondary sources in the section above. • Output Volume: Sets the zone volume level (relative) to a value from 0 -100. • Startup Volume: Sets the startup volume level (relative) of the zone when the amplifier or zone is powered on. • Max Volume: Set the max allowable volume level (relative) of a zone that can Volume be achieved via all interfaces and APIs. Volume levels that are attempted to be set higher than this value will defer to the maximum level set here. • Mix Volume (dB): Applies a volume reduction for the summed audio when mixing the primary and secondary sources. This is needed when summing 2 sources that when combined can potentially overdrive the audio volume output. This option will apply an audio delay (ms) on the output stage of the amplifier that is useful to correct synchronization issues that can arise from mixing equipment in a solution. Audio synchronization issues can occur from audio and video sources that are processed separately or can be an issue when applying Delay audio to multiple zones that are intended to work synchronously but destination devices (e.g. speakers) are located far enough away to suffer a delay due to sound travel. This option can be applied to tune systems for several different scenarios as desired. Values are between 0 – 50.
  • Page 30 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION GUI Elements Description / Options Various test tones can be enabled per zone that are an excellent tool for uses such as testing audio connectivity and signal path, setting/adjusting volume levels, or properly aiming directional speakers, to name a few. The following noise options are available: • White Noise: Contains audio noise with an equal amount of audio intensity, not loudness or energy, across the entire human range of hearing frequency spectrum. • Pink Noise: Contains noise with an unequal amount of audio energy with Audio Test lower frequencies having a higher intensity due to the reduction of amplitude that is linearly applied as frequencies increase. • Gray Noise: Contains noise with a perceived amount of equal loudness across the frequency spectrum based on the human auditory range, however this noise is presented as a general approximation and will be perceived differently as each person’s hearing ability varies. • Press the test button to begin emitting the selected noise out of each zone. Press this button again to discontinue the noise. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 31: Grouping

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Grouping Option Description Grouping is a feature that will essentially tie the source routing and audio volume of multiple zones together. When a group is active, zones that are part of the active group will not be able to individually select their source. Each included zone in a group will be able to adjust their volume level depending on the group’s Zone Volume Adjustments setting. This allows all zones in a group, as a whole, Group Presets to have their source and volume settings managed in unison. This is useful for setting up scenarios where it is desirable to listen to a singular source across different zones for a unified listening experience. The most common example of this is a “Whole Home” or “Whole Venue” group where every speaker in an entire home or facility outputs the same audio source and the volume level of each www.rticontrol.com...
  • Page 32 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description zone is set to a group level and then adjusted in tandem from a single volume control interface for easy sitewide control. Group Presets • Please note that only 1 group can be active at any given time. Activating a group that is currently not active will immediately override any current group and settings that are active. Use this option to populate the section below with a customizable group preset. Create Group Each click of this button will create an additional group preset. A maximum of 8 group presets can be created and stored within the amplifier’s memory. Each group will have a section in the page that can be minimized and will contain parameters for modifying the group’s properties. Each group is identified by a header row that contains the following: • Source Selection: The drop-down menu to the right of the group ID lists is used to select the source that is assigned to the group ID. • Volume Slider: To the right of the source selection drop-down is a volume slider that is used to set the group volume when the group is active. • Mute/Un-mute: The mute icon will display the current status of muting for the group. Press this icon to mute/un-mute the audio for the group when the group is active. • Enable/Disable Group: The group active toggle will enable/disable the group. • Minimize: Use the minimize bar to collapse/open a group to help declutter Group 1-8 the page when multiple groups are present. Group properties are located below the group header and contains the following options: • Group Name: The group name can be modified to help identify or define a group. The name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where groups are referenced. •...
  • Page 33 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description • Select Zones: Click on each checkmark box to include it in the group. Zones that are included in the group will be switched to the selected source and volume properties set in this section when the group becomes active. Do Not Disturb can be enabled ad hoc as necessary even if the desired zone is part of an active group and will allow temporary omission from the group’s source and volume setting changes. • Ungrouping Action: The current state of a zone (e.g. source selection and volume level) is saved to internal memory when a group is activated, therefore when the group is disabled these settings can be recalled or ignored when restoring a zone to its pre-grouping operating state. The options are as follows: Original: Recalls and applies the pre-group activation state (source and volume settings) of each zone within the group when it is disabled (ungrouped). Zones that are assigned to an active group but are set to Do Not Disturb mode will not be affected when that group is activated or deactivated. Continue: This option will keep the current source and volume settings that were active when the group was deactivated. This means that zone settings Group 1-8 are not saved into memory when the group is activated, and once the zone is deactivated (ungrouped) all zones will continue with whichever source and volume settings were last active with the group, however each zone will revert to default functionality whereby they can change their source and volume levels without affecting any other zone. • Zone Volume Adjustments: There are 2 prevailing methods of affecting volume levels in unison across zones when they are grouped, and both are available here: Absolute: This method of unified volume control will set each zone to the same set level (0 to 100) when a group is activated. Volume adjustments to the group will affect all zones equally and in unison. Please note that in this mode, if a particular zone is regularly set to a lower or higher volume level than others due to a zone’s affectual size, this method of volume control may be undesirable as the balance of sound across all grouped zones will be equal in power and may be perceived softer/louder in one zone versus another. In this case, it would be more appropriate to use the Relative mode.
  • Page 34 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description Relative: This method of unified volume control allows each zone to be set to individual volume levels that will retain their differential values when the group’s volume is adjusted. For example, if zone 1 is set to a level of 50, and zone 2 is set to a level of 40, when the group’s volume is increased by a value of 10, zone 1 will now be at volume level 60 and zone 2 will be at volume level of 50, thus each zone will retain their relative volume in reference to one another. This is the preferred method of volume adjustment when creating a grouped audio preset where the perceived volume of sound will be balanced across zones when physically moving from one to another or to keep the volume softer/louder in a desired zone. This setting can be adjusted as needed when a group is active to allow individual audio balancing/adjustment for each zone as needed or desired. • Zone Volume: This section will differ in content depending on the number of Group 1-8 zones that are included in the group preset. Each group will be represented here with a volume slider and volume level (relative). When the Zone Volume Adjustments setting is set to Absolute, each zone volume level will be unavailable for adjustment and is only affected by the group volume slider in the group header at the top of the preset. When the Zone Volume Adjustments setting is set to Relative, each zone’s volume level is adjustable, and when the group volume slider at the top of the preset is adjusted, each group’s volume will move relative to one another. When an individual zone’s volume is adjusted by a user, this change in volume is memorized and the relative level will be changed for all volume adjustments thereafter. The group’s volume level that is displayed in the preset header will be represented by the volume level of the lowest zone number ID that is present in the group. If a zone is set to Do Not Disturb, it will not be adjustable from this interface and will be unavailable. Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 35: Eq Setting

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION EQ Setting Option Description The EQ Setting tab is where DSP (Digital Signal Processing) presets can be generated and managed. The AD-46-100 and AD-810-100 both contain a 5-band parametric equalizer with additional tone and crossover controls that can be used to tune the output audio to achieve a particular sound profile or meet EQ Setting a specific function or application. Examples for employing these equalization settings are: • Adjusting the audio output to achieve a linear frequency response from a speaker. www.rticontrol.com...
  • Page 36 Each zone can have a predefined preset assigned to it that will affect its output signal, whether this is an amplified speaker output or a pre-out output. Please note that the presets that are selected here are associated with the primary outputs of each zone. The secondary output (Secondary Source) assigned to a zone can have a DSP preset associated with it and can be set/managed in the Assign DSP Presets Advanced Zone settings page of this GUI. • Use the DSP Preset dropdown box for each zone to select a DSP preset. Options are between None and DSP Presets 1 - 9. If a DSP preset has been saved with a Preset Name, that name will appear here rather than its numerical DSP ID. This section contains all functions for setting and maintaining each DSP preset. Options are: • Import/Export DSP Preset: Use these options to import and export individual or all DSP presets for back-up or replicating settings on other RTI AD series of products. Import (All): Use the Import button under the Import/Export All Presets header to open a dialog box to select a DSP settings file that contains presets that will overwrite ALL DSP presets stored in this product. Please note that this action cannot be undone. The source file for this import process must DSP Preset Editor be from the export (All) file from this or another similar RTI AD series audio product. Export (All): Use the Export button under the Import/Export All Presets header to open a dialog box to save a DSP settings file that contains ALL the presets stored in this product. This file can be used as a backup or saved for use with other RTI AD series products. Import (Single): The import action will require choosing a preset to overwrite prior to using the import action. Select a preset to edit using the dropdown box under the Edit DSP Preset header in the section below. Then, use the Import button under the Import/Export Single Presets header to open a Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 37 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description dialog box to select a DSP settings file that contains a single preset that will overwrite the selected preset. Please note that this action cannot be undone. The source file for this import process must be from the export (Single) file from this or another similar RTI AD series audio product. Export (Single): The export action will require choosing a preset to save prior to using the export action. Select a preset to edit using the dropdown box under the Edit DSP Preset header in the section below then use the Export button under the Import/Export Single Presets header to open a dialog box to save a DSP settings file that contains the selected preset. This file can be used as a backup or saved for use with other RTI AD series products. • Copy DSP Preset: Use this option to copy a selected DSP preset to another slot/position. This is useful for replicating an existing DSP preset and using it as a starting point for testing or adjusting settings without losing any currently saved DSP preset. To copy a DSP preset, first select an existing one from the dropdown box under the Copy From header. Next, select a DSP preset slot in the dropdown box under the Copy To header. The selected preset can be empty or contain DSP Preset Editor an existing profile. Lastly, click on the COPY button to initiate the copy function. Please note that this action cannot be undone, so please make sure that all selectable options are correct before proceeding with the copy procedure. It may be worthwhile to export all presets as a backup to revert to previous settings if needed. • Edit DSP Preset – These settings are used to define a DSP preset by generating an equalization curve based on the settings of up to 5 frequency points along with their bandwidth and level (i.e. parametric equalization). Additionally, low/high shelf filters and low/high pass filters can also be added in conjunction with the parametric EQ to obtain a desired equalization outcome. Select DSP Preset to Edit: Select the DSP preset that is intended to be modified by choosing a preset profile from the dropdown box provided. Up to 9 profiles can be edited and saved. Edit DSP Name: It is recommended to give the DSP preset a name for easy identification. The name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where DSP presets are referenced. Please note that the name is...
  • Page 38 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description automatically saved upon entry, so no saving action needs to be initiated by the user. Reset Settings: Use the Reset button to revert the equalization curve to a flat response, thereby deleting any setting adjustments that are associated with the currently selected DSP preset. Output Frequency: The visual graph displayed here represents the output frequency curve that is being generated based on the settings input in the Parametric EQ Settings, Tone Controls, and Crossover sections. The equalization range denotes an effective frequency range between 20Hz and 20kHz, with +/-12dB of adjustment for each band and filter type. Parametric EQ Settings: Use the options in this section to define up to 5 distinct equalization bands along with their associated parameters. These parameters include: - Frequency: Set the center frequency for the equalization point. Set between 20Hz and 20kHz. - Q Ratio: Set the width of the frequency band (ratio) that determines how DSP Preset Editor narrow or wide the gain/level adjustment will affect the frequency curve. Set between 0.3 – 20. - Gain: The level of adjustment that is desired for the selected frequency. Set between -12dB to +12dB. Tone Controls: Tone control is implemented as low/high shelf filters that can either increase or decrease what is commonly referred to as “Bass” and “Treble” tones. Options are: - Low Shelf: Setting the low shelf filter will adjust all frequencies below a set point that can either be increased or decreased based on the gain setting Frequency: Set between 20Hz to 20kHz. Gain: Set between -12dB to +12dB. - High Shelf: Setting the high shelf filter will adjust all frequencies above a set point that can either be increased or decreased based on the gain setting Frequency: Set between 20Hz to 20kHz. Gain: Set between -12dB to +12dB.
  • Page 39 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description Crossover: Crossover control is implemented as low/high pass filters that will split the frequency bands, cutting off frequencies above or below their set points. Options are: - Low Pass: Setting the low pass filter will decrease all frequencies above a set point and includes a per-octave roll-off filter. This filter setting can be set to dictate how aggressive the slope decreases the amplitude of the frequencies above the set point. DSP Preset Editor Frequency: Set between 20Hz to 20kHz. Filter Type: Set to 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB - High Pass: Setting the high pass filter will decrease all frequencies below a set point and includes a per-octave roll-off filter. This filter setting can be set to dictate how aggressive the slope decreases the amplitude of the frequencies below the set point. Frequency: Set between 20Hz to 20kHz. Filter Type: Set to 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, or 24dB www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 40: Configure

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Configure Option Description The Configure page is used to manage important operational functions of the Configure amplifier. Settings such as the global device name, IP configuration, firmware management, and reboot functions are found here. The device name can be modified to help identify this product. The name Device Name entered here will be visible in various locations of the GUI where the device name is referenced. The feature manages access to the front panel power button that can be used to Power Button allow/disallow the use of this button to control the on and off, or standby, states of the amplifier Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...
  • Page 41 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Option Description The feature manages access to the front panel power button that can be used to allow/disallow the use of this button to control the on and off, or standby, states of the amplifier. Power Button • Enabled: Allows access to the front panel power button. When enabled, power can be managed by the front panel button and API commands. • Disabled: Disallows access to the front panel power button. When disabled, power can only be managed by API commands. The ECO mode feature can be enabled and will put the amplifier in a completely OFF state when the amplifier is turned off. When this feature is disabled, the amplifier will be put into a normal standby state that powers down major aspects of the amplifier but leaves the TCP/IP and other control interfaces energized ECO Mode when the amplifier is turned off. When ECO mode is disabled, the standby state ensures a quicker start-up time in comparison to the ECO mode enabled state. Please note that amplifier will consume more power when this feature is disabled, and the amplifier is powered off than when this feature is enabled. The audio sense feature will automatically power on the amplifier when any source audio signal is detected. • Enabled: Audio sense is enabled and will. Power on the amplifier when audio Audio Sense is sensed on any of the source inputs. • Disabled: Audio sense is ignored, and the amplifier can only be powered on using the power button or API commands. The standby feature will turn the unit off (please see the ECO mode above for the Standby power state when placed into standby) after 15 minutes have elapsed without any audio being detected on any inputs. This section of the configure page is dedicated to managing the hardware and software firmware for the amplifier. The current version is noted. • Choose File: Clicking on this button will open a dialog box to select a firmware Firmware file. Once selected, a submit button will appear.
  • Page 42 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION GUI Elements Description / Options • Reset Users: Use this button to reset all saved users and their access levels and revert to the factory default admin account only. • Reset Network: Use this button to factory reset the network settings. The Reboot/Reset default for the network uses the DHCP addressing method. Settings • Factory Reset: Use this button to return the unit to its factory default settings. Please note that this is a complete reset of all features, functions, users, and network settings. This process cannot be undone. Use these settings to set the network addressing method, along with their relevant settings. Changing settings in this section will affect the IP address that hosts this web interface, as well as the IP address that is used by external devices that use the TCP/IP interface for control of this unit via API commands. A reboot is necessary for these changes to take effect. • DHCP: This is the default IP addressing method. This requires a DHCP server to be available on the same network that this amplifier is connected to. If Network Settings a DHCP server is not available, this amplifier will assign its own random address. • Static IP: When this IP addressing method is selected, the user must input the IP address, subnet address, and gateway address that is needed to operate on a private network segment. Please review and note all settings before saving as an incorrect or forgotten setting will make access and/or recovery to the amplifiers GUI or control interfaces difficult to achieve. The Users section is provided that will allow the addition of multiple user Users accounts that can have access to either the operational or administrative features of this amplifier. Device logs capture information and events that are useful when troubleshooting Device Logs issues.

  • Page 43: Applications

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Applications Four 2.1 Audio Zones Audio Sources Media Players Display In-Wall In-Wall Speaker Right Speaker Left Zone 4 In-Wall Subwoofer Ceiling Speakers Ceiling Speakers Tower Speakers Powered Subwoofer In-wall Subwoofer In-Wall Subwoofer Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 44: Independent Outdoor Landscape And Dedicated 2 Channel Listening Zone

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Independent Outdoor Landscape and Dedicated 2 Channel Listening Zone Audio Sources 70V Outdoor Speakers Media Players Burial Subwoofer 4Ω/8Ω - 70V/100V Dual Output Audio Amplifier Outdoor Landscape Setup 2-Channel Audio Amplifier Ceiling Speakers Left Speaker Right Speaker 4-Zone Audio Setup 2-Channel Stereo Listening Setup Technical Support: support@rticontrol.com - Customer Service: custserv@rticontrol.com...

  • Page 45: Safety Suggestions

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Safety Suggestions Read and Follow Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit. Retain Instructions Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Accessories Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Heat Keep the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc., including amplifiers that produce heat. Power Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Power Sources Connect the unit only to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. Power Sources Connect the unit only to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to the cord plugs at power receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit. Water and Moisture Do not use the unit near water—for example, near a sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near an open window, etc. Object and Liquid Entry Do not allow objects to fall or liquids to be spilled into the enclosure through openings.

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: • The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. • Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit. • The unit has been exposed to rain. • The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. • The unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged. Cleaning To clean this product, lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with plain water or a mild detergent and wipe the outer surfaces. NOTE: Do not use harsh chemicals as damage to the unit may occur. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 47: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Industry Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempts de licence standard RSS (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Ce dispositif ne peut causer des interférences nuisibles. 2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue y compris des interférences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Declaration oF Conformity (DoC) The Declaration of Conformity for this product can be found on the RTI website at: www.rticontrol.com/declaration-of-conformity Contacting RTI For news about the latest updates, new product information, and new accessories, please visit our web site at: www.rticontrol.com For general information, you can contact RTI at: Remote Technologies Incorporated 5775 12th Ave. E Suite 180 Shakopee, MN 55379 Tel. +1 (952) 253-3100 info@rticontrol.com www.rticontrol.com...

  • Page 48: Service & Support

    Technical Support for assistance (see the Contacting RTI section of this guide for contact details). RTI provides technical support by telephone or e-mail. For the highest quality service, please have the following information ready: • Your Name • Company Name • Telephone Number • E-mail Address • Product model and serial number (if applicable) If you are having a problem with hardware, please note the equipment in your system, a description of the problem, and any troubleshooting you have already tried. *Please do not return products to RTI without return authorization.* Limited Warranty RTI warrants new products for a period of three (3) years (excluding consumables such as rechargeable batteries which are warrantied for one (1) year) from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (end user) directly from RTI / Pro Control (herein referred to as “RTI”), or an authorized RTI dealer. Warranty claims may be initiated by an authorized RTI dealer using the original dated sales receipt or other proof of warranty coverage. In the absence of the receipt of purchase from the original dealer, RTI will provide warranty coverage extension of six (6) months from the date code of the product. Note: RTI warranty is limited to the provisions set forth in this policy and does not preclude any other warranties offered by third parties who are solely responsible for those other warranties. Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in product material and workmanship. The following are not covered by the warranty: • P roduct purchased via unauthorized sellers or internet sites will not be serviced- regardless of purchase date.

  • Page 49: Disclaimer

    AUDIO DISTRIBUTION • D amages due to products used in an application or environment other than that for which it was intended, improper installation procedures or adverse environmental factors such as incorrect line voltages, improper wiring, or insufficient ventilation. • R epair or attempted repair by anyone other than RTI and Pro Control or authorized service partners. • Failure to perform recommended periodic maintenance. • C auses other than product defects, including lack of skill, competence or experience of user. • Damage due to shipment of this product (claims must be made to the carrier). • A ltered unit or altered serial number: defaced, modified or removed. RTI Control is also not liable for: • D amages caused by its products or for failure of its products to perform, including any labor costs, lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. • D amages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation, commercial loss, any claim made by a third party or made on behalf of a third party. • L oss of, or damage to, data, computer systems or computer programs. RTI’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion of RTI. In cases where the warranty policy conflicts with local laws, the local laws will be adopted. Disclaimer All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated without the prior written notice of Remote Technologies Incorporated. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Remote Technologies Incorporated shall not be liable for errors or omissions contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this guide.
  • Page 50 Remote Technologies Incorporated 5775 12th Avenue East, Suite 180 Shakopee, MN 55379 Tel: 952-253-3100 www.rticontrol.com © 2024 Remote Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.

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