AUDAC R1 Installation and operating instructions

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Multi-room Amplifier R1
User Manual
Installation Guide
Multi
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Amp R1
AUDAC

A U D A C P R O F E S S I O N A L A U D I O E Q U I P M E N T
User Manual & Installation Guide
 AUDAC
http://www.audac.be
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INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CAUTION - SERVICING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................6
PIN CONNECTIONS ON CONNECTORS...........................................................................................................................................................................7
ATTENTION ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
OVERVIEW FRONT AND REAR PANEL OF THE R1....................................................................................................................................................8
FRONT:...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
REAR: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
OVERVIEW ZONE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................................................9
ZONE 1 - 8 (FRONT)..............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OVERVIEW AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 1 - 8..........................................................................................................................................................9
INPUT 1-8 ( REAR )...............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OVERVIEW PRIORITY INPUTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................10
PRIORITY INPUT 1 AND 2 (REAR)....................................................................................................................................................................................10
OVERVIEW CASCADED CONTROL PORTS AND AUDIOLINK ..............................................................................................................................10
CASCADING PORTS (REAR)............................................................................................................................................................................................10
OVERVIEW DATA CONTROL PORTS............................................................................................................................................................................11
DATA CONTROL PART (REAR).......................................................................................................................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
S AVE SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
R ECALL SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
E NABLE OR DISABLE THE ROUTING BUTTONS .......................................................................................................................................................................13
R ESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................13
WIRE UP THE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................................................................14
REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE...................................................................................................................................................................................16
STANDARD WEB BASED USER INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................................................17
CONTROL SCREEN:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
CONFIGURATION SCREEN:.............................................................................................................................................................................................18
CHANGE PASSWORD SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................................................................19
CHANGE NETWORK SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................................................................20
CHANGE PRIORITY SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................................................21
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................................21
TIMER SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
TIME SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
LITE WEB BASED USER INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................................................24
PURPOSE: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
ACCESS:...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
START-UP SCREEN: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
ROOM CONFIGURATION SCREEN:................................................................................................................................................................................25
NAME CONFIGURATION SCREEN:................................................................................................................................................................................26
CASCADING THE R1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
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USING THE AUDIO LINK...................................................................................................................................................................................................28
WALL MOUNTED CONTROL PANELS (OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................29
JUMPER SETTINGS FOR ZONE OUTPUT SELECTION.............................................................................................................................................30
CONNECTING THE AUDAC PAGING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................................................31
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R1....................................................................................................................................................................................33
T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................33
PERSONAL NOTES...............................................................................................................................................................................................................34

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Introduction
This section describes briefly the possibilities of the R1 multi-room amplifier.
he R1 multi-room amplifier is developed as an easy to use, flexible solution for multi-
room use.
During the development of the R1, the AUDAC-engineers wanted to achieve four goals:
-Delivering a flexible audio solution to control multiple zones.
-Easy to use
-Excellent sound quality
-An advanced digital control interface
Where other multi-room amplifiers aren’t ‘all in one’ devices, the R1 is a truly polyvalent solution.
It has the flexibility of an advanced multi-room amplifier, combined with several digital options.
By simply surfing to the webpage, you can get full control of the R1 basic functions. The R1 can
be directly plugged into a basic Ethernet LAN network. No extra control software is needed, just a
computer (pda, pocket pc, …) and a web browser with the Macromedia Flash Player 8.0 (or
higher) plug-in installed, will do the job.
The R1 has 8 stereo line level Inputs, 8 stereo line level outputs and 8 x 40W stereo amplified
outputs, 2 priority inputs, an audio link input and output. To control al these features, a RS232
port, Ethernet port, 8 RS485 ports to connect wall mounted control panels and a data uplink and
downlink are present.
The R1 can be used in commercial applications such as restaurants, clubs, bars, theatres, hotels,
conference facilities, houses of worship, professional offices, public buildings, private houses…
As a simple example, when installed in a private house, you could connect: a tuner to play your
favorite radio-station in the kitchen, a CD-player to play relaxing music in the bathroom, a PC to
play your MP3 songs, your TV to boost-up the surround sound while looking at your favorite
movie, … and on top of it, you could also connect your doorbell to one of the priority input
channels so you hear when someone is ringing at your door.
Each zone can have one or more digital wall mounted control panels for selecting a music source,
and setting the volume. Up to 8 wall mounted control panels are possible.
It is also possible to connect the Audac Paging System to the R1 using the APM-Amplifier
interface.
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nvironment
Do not place this unit in an enclosed envi onment such as a bookshelf o closet. Ensu e
the e is adequate ventilation to cool the unit. Do not block the ventilation openings.
Do not place the unit in envi onments which contain high levels of dust, heat, moistu e o
vib ation.
Do not use the unit nea wate o othe liquids. Make su e no wate o othe liquids can be
spilled, d ipped o splashed on the unit.
The unit is developed fo indoo use only. Do not use the unit outdoo s.
Do not place objects (books, vases, …) on top of the unit.
Place the unit on a stable base.
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Safety Requirements
Always handle the unit with ca e.
Only use a g ounded socket outlet and a powe co d with g ounding plug to plug in the
unit.
This unit is not a toy. It should not be ope ated by child en.
Do not stick objects th ough the ventilation openings of the R1.
Do not open the unit. ( isk fo elect ical shock)
The R1 contains seve al ‘jumpe s’ which can be set. These settings may only be done by
qualified people.
CAUTION - S RVICING
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform
any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
Note
This product conforms to the following European Standards: EN 50081-1: 1992, EN
50082-1: 1992, EN 60065: 1994
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Pin connections on Connectors
Cinch (RCA): tip = Signal (left or right), Ring = Ground
RJ45 (RS485) Wall panel , Datalink:
RS232 (se ial connection inte face)
The serial data protocol and wiring for the R1 can be downloaded at www.audac.be/download or
can be asked at [e-mail].
ATT NTION
The Cat5 cabling must always be ‘straight’. In case of self made
cabling, it must be done as described above, to make the system
work properly.
Pin 1 White-Orange
/
Pin 2 Orange /
Pin 3 White-Green +12V DC
Pin 4 Blue RS485 A
Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B
Pin 6 Green GND
Pin 7 White-Brown /
Pin 8 Brown /
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Overview front and rear panel of the R1
FRONT:
R AR:
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Overview Zone Control
ZON 1 - 8 (FRONT)
Overview Audio Inputs and Outputs 1 - 8
INPUT 1-8 ( R AR )
Routing Button
Input Clipping LED
Input Gain Control
Stereo Line Input
(Cinch, line level)
Stereo Zone Output
(Cinch, line level)
Amplified Zone Outputs
8 x 40W stereo
Routing Leds
Status Leds
Power Button
Zone Output 2 Band Tone Control
Zone Output Level VU
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Bar
Zone Output Volume Control