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  • Page 1 Audisey Athena by Intelix...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Use only accessories specified or recommended by Intelix. Explanation of graphical symbols: o Lightning bolt/flash symbol: the lightning bolt/flash and arrowhead within an equilateral triangle symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
  • Page 3 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Do not block the air ventilation openings. Only mount the equipment per Intelix’s instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or rack specified by Intelix or sold with the equipment. When/if a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Table of Contents Overview..................... 5 Quick Start ..................6 Mounting the Athena in the Rack...................6 Connecting Audio Cabling to the Athena..............7 Connecting Control Cabling to the Athena..............11 Powering the Athena ..................... 12 Powering Down the Athena ..................12 Installing Athena Software ..............
  • Page 5: Overview

    USB, serial, or over the internet. Included real-time event scheduling software provides sophisticated control options. The Audisey Athena’s amplifier provides a pure digital audio path and is 93% heat efficient. Complete short-circuit, thermal, and over-current automatic fault recovery ensure piece of mind.
  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Quick Start Mounting the Athena in the Rack The Intelix Athena matrix mixer/amplifier mounts in a standard 19” width rack and requires three rack spaces (3RU). Ventilation At least 2 inches of free air space is required on both sides of the Athena matrix for proper side ventilation.
  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Cabling To The Athena

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Connecting Audio Cabling to the Athena Please follow the steps below when connecting audio cabling to the Athena matrix. 1) Determine if the output from the source device (CD player, microphone, receiver, etc.) to the Athena matrix is balanced or unbalanced.
  • Page 8 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Connecting an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input 1) Insert positive twisted conductor into terminal (+) of the Phoenix-type plug receptacle. 2) Insert negative twisted conductor (shield) into terminal (-) of the Phoenix-type plug receptacle.
  • Page 9 Note: The SPDIF inputs and outputs must be activated in the Athena Designer Software. Connecting 70 volt Speaker Outputs For 70 volt systems, the Intelix 70V-AM transformer module must be purchased separately. Each 70V-AM provides eight channels of outputs. Two 70V-AM modules are required for an Athena-16 system.
  • Page 10 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Connecting Amplified Outputs Each channel of the amplifier is a full-bridge output configuration consisting of a positive (+) and negative (-) output. The outputs must remain floating and must not be connected to ground. Note: The speaker outputs are fully protected against shorts and over current conditions.
  • Page 11: Connecting Control Cabling To The Athena

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Connecting Control Cabling to the Athena The Audisey Athena provides multiple control options. When connecting controllers and control cabling to the Athena, please follow the steps below. RS232 The Athena features two RS232 serial ports on the rear panel of the matrix.
  • Page 12: Powering The Athena

    LCD will indicate the Athena system configuration. Note The Audisey Athena matrix requires 30 seconds to fully boot up. 4) Using the LCD menu, confirm the output channel volume controls are set at an acceptable level.
  • Page 13: Installing Athena Software

    CD-ROM drive and open the Autorun.exe. 3) Select the program(s) you wish to install and follow the Installation Wizards. Downloading the Athena Software Online Athena Designer Software is available for download free from www.intelix.com in the Technical Library or on the Athena web page. www.intelix.com...
  • Page 14: Controlling The Athena

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Controlling the Athena The Audisey Athena provides multiple control options for added flexibility. The Athena may be controlled simultaneously via the front panel, RS232, USB, or ethernet. Begin by determining with method(s) will be used and then connect the control cabling (see section Connecting Control Cabling to the Athena).
  • Page 15: Control Via Usb

    DHCP host address assignment by default. A fixed IP address may be assigned via Athena Designer Software. Control via the Front Panel of the Athena The Audisey Athena matrix mixer/amplifier features front panel control, including control of volume and preset triggering. Locking the Front Panel Select the Mode button until Admin appears in the LCD display.
  • Page 16 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Un-locking the Front Panel Hold down both the Mode button and the Select button. While holding down the two buttons, turn toggle knob clockwise. Adjusting LED Display Contrast Select the Mode button until Admin appears in the LCD display.
  • Page 17 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Adjusting Output Volume for a Specific Channel Select the Mode button until Output Volume appears in the LCD display. Select the Select button. Turn the toggle knob to select a specific output channel. Select the Select button.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Troubleshooting Should the Athena not operate as expected, please consult the steps below. No image or low lit image on the front panel LCD Verify power to the unit (page 9). Verify the unit is powered on (page 9).
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Power Requirements........internal 120-240 VAC; 60-50 Hz 7A Rack Spaces..................3 rack units Shipping Weight.....................24 lb Intelix Part Number ............Athena-8 (eight channel) Athena-16 (sixteen channel) Frequency Response ........... +/-0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range ..............greater than 105 dB Crosstalk ..................
  • Page 20 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Processing Input Digital Signal Processing (DSP) ... input preamplification gain control 3-band parametric EQ EQ Center Frequency ........255 steps between 20 Hz to 20 kHz EQ Quality Factor..........greater than 0.5 and less than 10 EQ per Channel Filter Gain ............-60 dB to +6 dB...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    3) Malfunction resulting from abuse or misuse of the product; 4) Exterior chassis appearance; 5) Malfunction occurring after repairs have been made by anyone other than Intelix or any of its authorized service representatives; 6) Acts of nature; 7) Optional embedded software upgrades or updates.
  • Page 22 Intelix Audisey Athena Installation Manual Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your business. Please contact us with your questions and comments. Intelix 2222 Pleasant View Road Suite 1 Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: 608-831-0880 Toll-Free: 866-4-MATMIX Fax: 608-831-1833 www.intelix.com intelix@intelix.com Copyright 2008 Intelix LLC.
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