AUDAC DW5066/B Installation and operating instructions

DW5066
User Manual & Installation Guide
Digital All-In-One Wall Panel
www.audac.eu

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Index
Introduction 5
Chapter 1: Overview of DW5066 6
Overview front panel 6
Front panel description 7
Overview rear panel 9
Rear panel description 9
Chapter 2: Quick start guide 10
Chapter 3: Installing, Connecting & Configuring 12
Installing 12
Connecting 13
Configuring 16
Chapter 4: Using the DW5066 19
Using the DW5066 as a local output 24
Chapter 5: Additional information 27
Technical specifications 27

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Introduction
Digital All-In-One Wall Panel
The DW5066 is an All-in-one wall panel designed to work in combination with AUDAC digital matrix
systems. This wall panel has a graphic display and can control the routing, volume, bass, treble and
mute for multiple zones or outputs (up to 8) on one system. Besides those control functions, it also
provides the possibility to connect a microphone and a stereo line input source. The DW5066 wall
panel should be connected with UTP/FTP Cat6 (or better) cable.
The following functions of multiple zones can be controlled:
- Volume
- Input selection
- Mute
- Bass
- Treble
The microphone input on the wall panel is connected with a female XLR connector, while the line
inputs are performed using RCA connectors.

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Chapter 1
Overview front panel
The front panel of the DW5066 wall panel contains a 2.5” Graphic color LCD display with an
unbalanced line input connected by RCA connectors and a balanced microphone input connected
by an XLR connector. Each input is accomodated with a push-lock gain control potentiometer and
a Clip indicator LED. A big rotatable function selection push dial is provided below the LCD display.
2.5” Graphic color
LCD display
Rotatable function
selection dial
Unbalanced line input
Balanced microphone
input
Push-lock gain
control potentiometer
with clipping LED

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Front panel description
Unbalanced line input
An unbalanced stereo audio source can be connected to these RCA connectors, creating an
additional local input.
Push-Lock gain control potentiometer with clipping LED
The sensitivity for the line and microphone inputs can be adjusted with these potentiometers.
Through the push-lock mechanism, they can be opened and hidden again by pressing them.
Above every potentiometer is a clipping indicator LED provided which illuminates when clipping
of the input signal occurs. When this LED is lit, the signal is distorted and the level should be
reduced by turning back the potentiometer. The sensitivity for the line and microphone input can
be adjusted between the ranges of 0dB and -∞dB.
Balanced microphone input
A balanced microphone can be connected to this XLR input connector, which allows message
annoucements from a remote input. For powering condenser microphones, there’s the possibility
to provide +15V phantom power to this microphone input. (Software selectable)

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2.5” Graphic color LCD display
This graphical color LCD display gives a clear overview of all the functions and settings of the wall
panel.
Rotatable function selection dial
The big rotatable dial enables you to control all functions and settings of the wall panel by just
three simple actions: Rotate left, Rotate right and Push. Actions such as browsing between the
zones, increasing the volume, selection of the audio source, ... can be done by rotating the dial
left and right. Actions such as confirming, cancelling, toggling between settings, proceeding and
returning to the previous window can be done by pushing the button.

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Overview rear panel
The rear panel of the DW5066 contains an 8 pin connector to connect the wall panel to the matrix
system and a jumper which is meant to terminate the RS485 databus. A detailed description of how
the DW5066 should be connected, can be found in the chapter “Connecting the DW5066”. The
jumper to terminate the databus should always be placed when only one wall panel is connected to
the databus, and is always provided and placed by delivery.
8-pin Euro Terminal
Block connector
RS485 Bus
Termination Jumper

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Chapter 2
Quick start guide
This chapter guides you through the setup process for a basic project where a DW5066 wall panel
should be connected to a digital audio matrix. Make sure the digital audio matrix is installed correctly
and is powered off when connecting the DW5066 wall panel.
Connect the DW5066 wall panel to the Matrix system with a twisted pair CAT6 cabling with a
maximum cable length of 300 meters. Make sure the DW5066 is connected to one of the PI ports on
the rear side of the digital audio system (Only PI 1-8 can handle audio inputs).
Go to the setup menu in the web based interface of the digital audio matrix and go to System
configuration. Click on DW5066 to create the desired settings for the DW5066 wall panel.
A unique address should be selected for every connected wall panel. The address for a wall panel
always starts with the letter “W”. When only one wall panel is connected, the most logical way is to
start with address “W001”, and increase the address number for every additional wall panel. (“W002”
for wall panel 2, “W003” for wall panel 3, ...)

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After the desired address is selected, click the “Set Address” button. A message will start blinking on
all the DW5066 wall panels connected in your system. When the function selection dial on the wall
panel is pressed, the selected address will be assigned to the corresponding wall panel.
Now, the outputs which should be controlled by means of the wall panels and the selectable inputs
need to be selected. This can be done in the user interface with the two dropdown lists. When the
output or input is selected, it automatically appears inside the listbox. To remove a zone or input from
the listbox, select the desired zone or input in the listbox, and click the “Remove Zone” or “Remove
Input” button.
Next to the listboxes are several selection & checkboxes shown whereby some presets / restrictions
can be made to the corresponding wall panel. After the settings are made, click the “Save to Wall
panel” button on the bottom of the window, and your changes will be uploaded to the wall panel.
Your wall panel is now ready for operation.

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Chapter 3
Installing, Connecting & Configuring
Installing
For installing the DW5066, two different kinds of flush mount installation boxes are available.
The plastic installation box (WB5065/FG) is meant to be used for installation into gypsum, wooden
or other kinds of plate walls with a thickness between 7 mm and 25 mm. An installation hole with
dimensions 135 x 75 mm should be cut wherein the installation box should be placed. When the wall
panel is placed into the installation box and the screws are tightened, the wall panel will be secured
to the wall. The second type of installation box is a steel version (WB5065/FS) which can be used for
mortar in brick or stone walls. Make sure the installation box is installed upright (notice the text and
the sticker on the installation box)

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Connecting
The DW5066 wall panels should be connected to the PI (Peripheral Interface) ports on the rear side
of the system controller with an UTP CAT6 twisted pair cable. 10 PI ports are available (PI1 to PI10)
where 8 of them support addidional digital audio inputs (PI1 to PI8). So make sure the DW5066 wall
panels are connected to PI ports ranging from 1 to 8. The other two PI ports PI9 and PI10 can only be
used to connect digital control devices and do not support digital audio transfer.
The maximum cable length between the matrix system and the wall panel may not exceed 300
meters.
System PI Port PINOUT (RS485, Digital Audio, +24V DC):
Pin 1 White-Orange AUDIO TX A
Pin 2 Orange AUDIO TX B
Pin 3 White-Green +24V DC
Pin 4 Blue RS485 A
Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B
Pin 6 Green GND
Pin 7 White-Brown AUDIO RX A
Pin 8 Brown AUDIO RX B
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ATTENTION
The twisted pair cabling must always be ‘straight’. In case of self
made cabling, it must be wired as described in this chapter to make
the system work properly.
The twisted pair cable should be connected to the 8-pin Euro-Terminal block connector on the rear
side of the wall panel. The connector starts with Pin1 on the left side to Pin8 on the right side. These
Pin’s should be connected to the corresponding Pin’s of the RJ45 connector.
DW5066 Connector PINOUT
Pin 1 White-Orange AUDIO RX A
Pin 2 Orange AUDIO RX B
Pin 3 White-Green +24V DC
Pin 4 Blue RS485 A
Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B
Pin 6 Green GND
Pin 7 White-Brown AUDIO TX A
Pin 8 Brown AUDIO TX B
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Prog.
Vol
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Prog.
Vol
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Connection possibilities
A wall panel with additional audio input can be connected to every PI port supporting digital audio
transfer (PI1 to PI8). Multiple wall panels can be connected to one PI port, when only one wall panel
on every port supports additional audio channels. Up to 8 additional digital audio inputs can be con-
nected to one matrix system.
AUDAC
LINEIN
MICIN
AUDAC
LINEIN
MICIN
AUDAC
LINEIN
MICIN
AUDAC
LINEIN
MICIN
Multiple wall panels (only one with audio input) on one PI port
Multiple wall panels with audio input on one PI port
Multiple wall panels with audio input on multiple PI ports
Connections which WORK Connections which DON’T WORK
AUDAC
LINEIN
MICIN

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Configuring
Before the DW5066 can be operational, the configurations should be made. First of all, an address
needs to be assigned and the available inputs need to be defined.
Follow these steps to configure:
1) Go to the “Setup” menu and click “System configuration”. Now you have the possibility to choose
between “Paging”, “DW5066” and “DW3020/4020”. To configure the settings for the DW5066
wallpanels, click on the corresponding button. Now a window is displayed which provides all the
configuration possibilities for the DW5066. On the left side, a dropdown list is displayed whereby
the address for the DW5066 can be selected. The address can be selected between “W001” and
“W008”. Logically, you start with address “W001” for the first wall panel, and increases for every
additional wall panel. After the desired address is selected, click the “Set address” button. After this
button is pressed, the DW5066 will start blinking. To confirm the selected address with the wall panel,
click the big rotary button on the front of the wall panel. When this button is pressed, the address will
be assigned to the selected wall panel.

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2) The outputs which you want to control with the selected wall panel can be selected by means of the
“Controlled Outputs” dropdown list. When selecting an output in this dropdown list, the output name
will appear in the listbox below. The outputs can be removed from this listbox by selecting them, and
clicking the “Remove output” button.
3) Selectable inputs for the wall panel can be found in the “Selectable inputs” dropdown list. All inputs
that are available on the R2 can be selected in this dropdown list, such as the direct line inputs, the
peripheral inputs, the fiber inputs, the priority inputs and the integrated DSP signals. When select-
ing an input signal in this list, the signal name will appear in listbox below. The input signals can be
removed from this listbox by selecting them, and clicking the “Remove Input” button. A maximum of
24 signal inputs can be selected. The inputs which are selected in this listbox, are available for all
zones which can be controlled by this DW5066 wall panel. Those inputs are not linked with the quick
menu like the inputs on the DW3018/4018 are.
4) Certain actions such as Volume change, Input change, Mute change, Tone control change and set-
tings change can be blocked by checking the checkboxes.

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5) The microphone input has the possibility to provide +15V phantom power to power condenser
microphones. The pantom power can be switched ON and OFF by clicking the “Enable Mic Phantom”
checkbox. This setting can also be changed in the DW5066 settings menu. (If “Block settings menu”
is not checked)
6) The Backlight level, screensaver and screensaver delay can be set by means of three dropdown
boxes. This setting can also be changed in the DW5066 settings menu. (If “Block settings menu” is
not checked)
7) When the settings are made, press the “Save to Wall panel” button and the settings will be sent to
the selected DW5066 wall panel.
Previously made settings can be retrieved from the wall panel by clicking the “Load from Wallpanel”
button. Hereby, the settings which are stored in the wall panel will be displayed in this window, making
it possible to make any changes to the current settings.

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Chapter 4
Using the DW5066
When the DW5066 is correctly installed, connected and configured, the wall panel is ready for opera-
tion. The standard screen of the DW5066 will give an overview of all outputs which are configured to
be controlled by means of the DW5066 wall panel. The output names displayed on this screen corre-
spond with the output settings which are set in the user interface of the matrix.
The main screen provides an overview of the zone names.
You can scroll to the desired zone by rotating the selec-
tion dial. The zone names will illuminate one by one, when
rotating the dial. When the desired zone is selected, you
can proceed to the zone settings by pushing the selection
dial. The screen has the possibility to display up to five zone
names (+ settings) when more than 5 zones are configured,
you can scroll further down. The last option is always the
“Settings” button. Click this button when you want to make
any changes to the wall panel settings.

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When the desired zone is selected, you will proceed to the
settings menu for the corresponding zone. Settings such as
Volume control, Input signal selection, Mute and Tone control
can be made for the corresponding zone. On the left side of
the display all the possible settings are displayed, and scroll-
ing between the settings can be done by rotating the selection
dial. When rotating the dial, the settings will illuminate one by
one. When the desired setting is selected, you can change it
by pushing the dial. For example, when Volume is selected, the
attenuation on top of the fader will illuminate and the volume can
be changed by rotating the dial. When the volume is set to the
desired level, press the dial again to scroll between the settings.
You can select the input source by rotating the dial until “Input”
illuminates.