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  • Page 1 Crestron Adagio AADS ® Adagio Audio Distribution System Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. WARNING: • Keep these instructions. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, • Heed all warnings. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR • Follow all instructions. MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED •...
  • Page 3 Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Crestron Adagio AADS Audio Distribution System Contents Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Introduction ..........................1 Features and Functions ....................1 Applications......................... 3 Specifications ......................5 Physical Description ....................8 Setup ............................15 Network Wiring ......................15 Hardware Hookup ..................... 15 Configuration ...........................

  • Page 7: Audio Distribution System: Adagio Aads

    Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 1 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Control

    AADS can easily be expanded to support a total of 12 rooms by adding an AAE Audio Expander. Or, as many as 24 rooms can be handled using three AAEs with simple setup provided by Crestron Adagio Composer software.

  • Page 9: Applications

    IP from computers and PDA devices, as well as remote diagnostics and updates. Built-in IR and RS-232 ports are included to interface the AADS with non-Crestron devices ranging from CD changers to security systems.
  • Page 10 Apple iPod), and a combination of up to 12 C2N-DBF12 (12-button keypads) or APAD controllers for local control of each zone. With custom programming (via Adagio Composer, SystemBuilder, or SIMPL Windows) additional Crestron and third-party devices may also be added. 4 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Up/Dn Freq Increments 10 kHz/9 kHz Alternate Channel 55 dB Selectivity Image Rejection 35 dB IF Rejection 60 dB Audio Output level @ 1 kHz (Continued on following page) Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 5 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 12 C2N-DBF12 keypads and APAD devices (2) Cresnet Master ports, paralleled with six Cresnet ports previously described, provide data to connected Adagio Audio Expanders (AAE) (Continued on following page) 6 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 13 AADS with AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio tuners AADSI AADS for International (230 VAC) use with Dual AM/FM tuners BTU/hr ratings made while all channels loaded to 1/8 full power with specified impedance. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 7 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 14: Physical Description

    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 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 15 17.56 in (44.61 cm) 17.71 in (44.97 cm) 18.11 in (45.99 cm) NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AADS by approximately two to three inches. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 9 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 16 SELECTION CONTROL Used to select rooms, sources, and radio stations (when using tuner). SELECT BUTTON The SELECT button confirms changes made to AADS settings. (Continued on following page) 10 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 17 Schedule mode that is programmed in SystemBuilder. DISPLAY The DISPLAY button toggles the information shown on the display (i.e. artist and/or song title). (Continued on following page) Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 11 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 18 Cresnet connections to distribute power and Cresnet data to rooms for keypads and/or APADs. Four-pin terminal block interface connectors are included for each port. (Continued on following page) 12 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 19 (GND) Ground To AADS (DSR) Data Set Ready From (RTS) Request To AADS Send To AADS (CTS) Clear To Send To AADS (RI) Ring Indicator (Continued on following page) Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 13 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 20 Interface connectors for NET and ROOMS ports are provided with the unit. Refer to “Fuse Replacement” on page 19 for additional details. Refer to “Hardware Hookup”, which begins on page 15 for additional cord details. 14 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 21: Setup

    Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (http://www.crestron.com/calculators). •...
  • Page 22 ) and rated for at least 500V. The temperature rating of the cord should be at least 60ºC. The cord length should be 1.5 meters to 2 meters. 16 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 23 ) and rated for at least 500V. The temperature rating of the cord should be at least 60ºC. The cord length should be 1.5 meters to 2 meters. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 17 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 24 The supplied antenna has a folding stand that allows you to place the antenna on a flat surface. 18 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 25 Certain areas provide satellite radio ground repeaters that retransmit satellite radio signals. Antenna extension cables are available from your dealer or from Crestron. AADS Control Devices Any combination of six AADS control devices such as the APAD or the C2N-DBF12 can be simultaneously connected to the powered NET ports located on the middle of the rear panel.
  • Page 26 Connect power to the AADS. 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.
  • Page 27 Bend the label strip and position the top of the label strip into the Adagio component. Replace the label cover over the new label strip. NOTE: Observe proper orientation so the letters are right-side up. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 21 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 28: Configuration

    ⇒ Hide Sources – Hides sources that are not used from the source list. ⇒ Identify Keypads – Registers APAD devices and C2N-DBF12 keypads that are connected to the system. 22 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 29 The source name “iPod” will be displayed in place of “Source 4” in the list of sources. Otherwise, press the selection control down to display No and press the SELECT button. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 23 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 30 Installer Tools menu, press MENU. NOTE: With an AAE connected to the AADS, the maximum number of rooms that can be selected is 12 (when using out-of-the-box functionality). 24 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 31 ⇒ After entering the new room name, press the SELECT button to save the name and return to the list of rooms. If all of the rooms have been named/renamed, press MENU to return to the Installer Tools menu. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 25 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 32 ⇒ After entering the new source name, press the SELECT button to save the name and return to the list of sources. If all of the sources have been named/renamed, press MENU to return to the Installer Tools menu. 26 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 33 Abort and pressing the SELECT button. • Repeat the procedure until control devices for all of the specified rooms (refer to page 24) have been identified. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 27 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 34 Not Used and press SELECT. • Repeat the process for the remaining buttons. If all of the buttons have been assigned/reassigned, press MENU to return to the Installer Tools menu. 28 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 35: Configure Sources

    Select a source to adjust by pressing SOURCE and using the selection control to display a source. • Press and hold the SOURCE and MORE buttons at the same time to open the Gain control. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 29 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 36: Configure Rooms

    • Access the Room Setup mode as described above. • Press the SELECT button to open the Minimum Volume control. The current minimum volume setting is displayed. 30 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 37 • Press down on the selection control until Start Volume is displayed and press SELECT to open the Startup Volume control. The current startup volume setting is displayed. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 31 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 38: Configure Presets

    Edit a Preset To edit a preset: • Press and hold the PRESET button for approximately five seconds to view the Edit Presets control shown in the following diagram. 32 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 39 ROOM SCHED [Party] PRESET DISPLAY MENU MORE ⇒ To enter a custom name, press the selection control up until [Custom Name] is displayed and press the SELECT button. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 33 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 40 NOTE: The maximum length for any preset name is 16 characters. ⇒ Press SELECT to store the name. • If all of the presets have been configured, press MENU twice to exit the Preset Control menu. 34 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Place the AADS in the Source mode (refer to “Select a Source” above). • Press the selection control up or down to display the desired tuner source. The frequency/channel and other information will be displayed. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 35 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 42 PRESET DISPLAY MENU MORE  Select a preset location by pressing the selection control up or down and pressing the SELECT button when the desired preset is displayed. 36 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 43 ⇒ Press the selection control up to manually increase the frequency; or down to manually decrease the frequency. ⇒ Press the MENU button to return to the tuner controls. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 37 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 44 MENU MORE ⇒ To select the stereo or mono tuning mode (FM band only):  Press the selection control up or down to display Stereo/Mono and press SELECT. 38 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 45  Tune the desired station using the Category tuning mode (page 40) or Channel tuning mode (page 41).  Press the MENU button to return to the tuner controls. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 39 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 46 ⇒ Press the selection control up or down to browse through the categories. When the desired category is displayed, press SELECT to view the channel(s) within the selected category. 40 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 47 Signal Strength and press SELECT. Press MENU to return to the tuner controls. Signal Strength SOURCE BKLT Signal Strength ROOM SCHED Rptr: 77% Sat: 14% PRESET DISPLAY MENU MORE Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 41 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 48 Press the selection control up or down to view the different iPod control options. Play iPod Tracks with the The AADS can be used to control the iPod’s playback functions. AADS • Open the iPod controls as described above. 42 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 49 Open the iPod controls as described on page 42. • Press the selection control up or down until Shuffle is displayed and press SELECT. The display will show the current setting for the shuffle mode. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 43 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 50 The following assumes that the AAS has been installed and connected as described in the AAS guide. • Find the AAS Controls Place the AADS in the Source mode (refer to “Select a Source” on page 35). 44 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 51 SELECT. The display will briefly show instructions for using the AADS front panel to skip songs, pause playback, and resume playback. The display will then show the artist and track information. Press DISPLAY to show the album name. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 45 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 52 Play and press SELECT. ⇒ To add the selection to the play queue, press the selection control up or down to display Add and press SELECT. 46 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 53 Open the AAS controls as described on page 44. • Press the selection control up or down until Shuffle is displayed and press SELECT. The display will show the current setting for the shuffle mode. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 47 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 54 Rooms that are connected to the source are indicated on the room buttons. • Select a source as described on page 35. • Press room buttons on the AADS or AAE to route the selected source to a room. 48 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 55: Room Mode

    Adjust the global volume by pressing up or down on the volume control. The global volume level will be displayed on the LCD. Press MENU to return to the room menu. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 49 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 56 Press the soft button labeled Flat to set the treble level to 0dB. • Press the MENU button to save changes and return to the previous screen. 50 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 57: Recall A Preset Group

    Press MENU to save changes and return to the previous screen. Recall a Preset Group Press the PRESET button to open the Preset Control menu. Preset Control Menu SOURCE BKLT Presets ROOM SCHED Party PRESET DISPLAY MENU MORE Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 51 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 58: Turn Off The System

    SELECT button. The  next to the preset name will disappear. Turn off the System Press STANDBY to turn off all of the rooms. 52 • Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 59: Programming Software

    Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.

  • Page 60: Programming With Adagio Composer

    NOTE: When programming an AADS in SIMPL Windows, always begin with the example program as a program and modify as required. To find example programs, refer to “Example Program” on page 55. Also visit Crestron’s True Blue Support on the web for more programming tips.

  • Page 61: Example Program

    View. A description for each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1). Example Program An example program for the AADS is available from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 55...

  • Page 62: Uploading And Upgrading

    Establish direct serial communications between the AADS and PC. • Enter the IP address, IP mask, and default router of the AADS via Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP. NOTE: When taken out of the box, the AADS is configured for DHCP operation.

  • Page 63: Programs And Firmware

    Alternatively, Use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two LAN ports directly, without using a hub. • Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox™ to create an entry for the AADS with the AADS’ TCP/IP communication parameters. •...

  • Page 64: Problem Solving

    Audio Distribution System 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 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION AADS does not AADS is not receiving Use the provided power cord.

  • Page 65: Check Network Wiring

    Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run. The wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of the run should be used in the following equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation’s left side.

  • Page 66: Reference Documents

    For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 67: Appendix: Rds/Rbds Function Support

    TA&TP = This station is currently broadcasting the traffic announcements. Station search by The FM Tuner is able to search for station with specified program type. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 61 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...

  • Page 68: Return And Warranty Policies

    (property or economic damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. Crestron is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.
  • Page 69 Crestron Adagio AADS Audio Distribution System This page is intentionally left blank. Audio Distribution System: Adagio AADS • 63 Operations Guide – DOC. 6458A...
  • Page 70 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC.6458A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2014560) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 07.13 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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