AMX Tango Audio Controllers DAS-T0804/8-SIG Installation Manual

Overview
The Tango Series of Audio Controllers allow centralized control of common audio
equipment for up to 4 or 8 independently controlled audio zones per Controller. Each
Tango Controller is capable of controlling the source via Metreau Keypad, RS-232, IP
address (via the optional Ethernet Module), SWT Speakers (equipped with IR
receivers), or the MIO R-1 AUDIO IR remote control. Other sources such as Satellite
Receivers, CD Players, MP3 Players, and any other IR Controlled audio source can
be patched into the RCA source inputs on the rear panel (FIG. 1).
Light Bar (power status)
LCD Display Screen
Power Switch & Expansion Port (RJ11)
Receptacle
Paging IN/OUT ports
Audio Inputs (4 or 8)
Audio Outputs (4 or 8)
Zone Outputs (4 or 8)
FIG. 1
Tango Audio Controllers
Tango Series Audio Controllers are available in two variations:
• DAS-T0804-SIG (FG1103-01) - Tango 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller. The
DAS-T0804-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 4 rooms/zones.
• DAS-T0808-SIG (FG1103-02) - Tango 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller. The
DAS-T0808-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 8 rooms/zones.
Both Tango Controllers are expandable to 64 zones via Tango Zone Expanders.

Product Specifications

The following table provides technical specifications for the Tango Audio Controllers.
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply to both the DAS-T0804-SIG and
DAS-T0808-SIG models.
Tango Audio Controllers - Product Specifications
Power: 960W max (Actual average usage = 300W)
Zone Support: DAS-T0804-SIG - 4 independent audio zones.
DAS-T0808-SIG - 8 independent audio zones.
• Each zone is protected thermally.
• Zone grouping.
• Independent Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and SRS
controls in each zone.
Stereo Amplifiers: • 40 Watts/CH stereo amplifiers
(20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD).
• Stereo Output:20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD
• Protected from overload and thermal runaway.
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SRS/WOW : Standard SRS/WOW
SRS Labs, on all zones.
Note: SRS/WOW is a registered trademark of SRS labs,
Inc.
Front Panel Components:
Light Bar Blue light bar indicates power status.
LEDs Blue LEDs indicate zone status.
Function/Navigation 5 pushbuttons allow for front panel programming, selection
Buttons of sources, tuning AM/FM radio stations, or Sirius satellite
radio stations (when equipped with the optional Sirius and/
or AM/FM Tuner Card).
IR Receiver This is where you must aim the remotes from your audio
source components so the Controller can learn and emu-
late those commands.
Function Buttons
IR Receiver
LED Zone Status Indicator
RS-232 (DB9)
Antenna Inputs
FM
IR Outputs (8)
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Tango Audio Controllers - Product Specifications (Cont.)
LCD Display
Rear Panel Components:
Power Switch
& Receptacle
Paging In/Out Ports
RS-232 Port
AM/FM Antenna
Inputs
AM Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
IR Outputs
Zone Outputs
Expansion Port
Dimensions (HWD):
(including feet)
Weight:
Included Accessories:
Other AMX Equipment: • Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60)
Rack-Mounting
Tango units occupy two rack spaces in a standard 19" equipment rack. Rack mounting
brackets are supplied with the optional Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60).
Note: Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving Tango units within the rack to
avoid injury. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of another person when
rack mounting Tango units.
1. Attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the Tango unit using the four
screws (10-32 Panhead Phillips - supplied with the Tango unit) for each bracket.
Note: To prevent injury the Tango unit must be securely attached to the rack in
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accordance with the installation instructions. ALWAYS use the special rack
mount brackets supplied and high quality fixing screws to ensure the Tango unit
is installed in the rack correctly.
2. Place the Tango unit in the equipment rack and hold steady.
3. Secure the Tango unit in the rack using the mounting holes.
Note: DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the Tango unit when it is rack
mounted, as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.
Ventilation
To ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated, there must be a minimum
of 3" all around the Tango unit.
Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the
ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within the rack.
Speaker Wire Technology (SWT)
Speaker Wire Technology (SWT) allows both data and audio signals to travel over the
same four conductor wire. This remarkable technology removes the need for control
wire since the control and audio signals are shared on the same wire. The reliability
and simplicity of this system has been proven for years. AMX Distributed Audio is the
only company that offers a "retrofit solution", one which allows the replacement of
volume controls with AMX Distributed Audio keypads and Controllers, giving full
control over the sources. Additionally, the versatility of SWT also allows AMX
Distributed Audio products to be connected where the control wire has been run
separately from the speaker cable.
Installation Guide
Tango Audio Controllers
Displays information necessary during the programming
steps and afterward is the display to indicate information
about the source input activity.
The master power switch will remain in the ON position
normally.
RCA jacks to connect to Paging devices (any audio signal/
source can be used as a paging device).
The Paging device connects to the Controller via the
"Paging In" connector.
The "Paging Out" connector is used to carry the page to
Zone Expander(s).
DB9 connector allows the Tango Audio Controller to
receive Controller Command Messages and provide status
messages.
Connections for the AM and FM Antennas
(indoor installation only)
Stereo Inputs, 47K impedance, buffered.
Stereo Looping Outputs, buffered.
• Eight IR 3.5mm mono output jacks.
• DAS-T0804-SIG: 4 zone output connectors (connect to
Metreau keypads)
• DAS-T0808-SIG: 8 zone output connectors (connect to
Metreau keypads)
RJ-11 Port connects main Controller with Tango Zone
Expanders.
• 4" x 17" x 13.5"
• 10.16 cm x 43.18 cm x 34.29 cm
• 2 RU
Max. weight with 8 zones - 31 lbs (14.06 kg)
• IR01 IR BLASTER MODULE (FG-IR01)
• FM antennea (indoor)
• Power Cord