Audio Authority ADX-1616 Manual

Setup Utility Guide
ADX-0808 and ADX-1616
Audio Matrix Pre-amp Systems

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Conguration Using the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility is the most efcient way to set up ADX advanced features (using *Mac or PC), and provides an easy
way to save a copy of each conguration to edit off-site, or for backup. The following settings can only be congured using
Ethernet/serial commands or the Setup Utility: DSP (EQ), Network Settings, and Groups. Some of the ADX features are not
compatible with third party controllers that are designed to perform similar functions.
Setup Tips:
1. Select Programming Mode: Select the mode you will be using for your ADX conguration. There are three options:
• File Mode - (default) requires a USB drive to save and transfer the setup le to the ADX via the back panel USB jack.
• Serial Mode - requires a direct serial port connection.
• Ethernet Mode - requires a connection via a network or a direct Ethernet connection.
2. Create A New ADX Conguration: If you are setting up a new ADX, start with the blank conguration le.
3. Modify An Existing Conguration: If you are modifying an existing setup, import the current setup le.
*All examples show setup using a Mac for conguration.
Network Tab and Connection Menu
Network Settings.
Detect command.
Network Tab.

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Source Tab
Name Sources.
Source Setup Tab - Type a name for each source connected to the ADX.
Zone Setup Tab - Name zones, set volume levels, mute, xed outputs, balance, and Power On volume levels. Some
settings on this tab are permanent (e.g. balance, xed volume and maximum volume levels, etc.), and some are intended
for temporary convenience while setting up levels (e.g. source, mute, power on volume, etc.). Set Power On levels to
ensure moderate volume levels when an output is powered on (limits do not apply after mute).
Zone Tab
Power On volume limits.
Volume level.
Balance (dB).
Mute.
Name the Zones you plan
to use. Zones with no
outputs assigned do not
appear on the front panel.
Fixed Output.

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DSP Tab - The Digital Signal Processing tab has ve DSP modes available, to be used individually and/or as a multi-band
EQ. DSP modes include ZQ, tone, presets, highpass, and lowpass. Highpass and lowpass lters are intended for passive
subwoofers and full range speakers.
DSP Tab
DSP mode settings
DSP settings tab
ZQ Mode
Choose an Output.
Graph shows combined
results of all lters.
Set frequencies at
desired intervals.
Using ZQ - This is accomplished using the following steps:
1. Select a zone.
2. Select ZQ Mode from the DSP Mode dropdown menu.
3. Make desired adjustments to EQ sliders, settings are saved automatically.

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EQ Presets - The ADX includes 10 built-in “Global” EQ presets, which can be used by any zone. By default, all 10 EQ
presets are at and require adjustment for use. The ADX EQ Preset allows you to name all 10 presets and adjust band
settings for each.
Modify and Store EQ Presets
1. Select a zone.
2. Select Preset from the DSP Mode dropdown menu.
3. Double-click on Preset Name x, then name the preset.
4. Make any desired adjustments to EQ sliders for that preset, those settings are saved automatically. Repeat steps
2-4 for the remaining Presets.
Preset mode
Select a preset.
Presets precongured
EQ intervals.

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Tone mode
Select Bass or
Treble to adjust.
Tone mode.
EQ/Tone Disabled
If no EQ or tone mode is desired, select Disabled from the DSP Mode dropdown. All levels will be at, but previous
settings can be recalled by switching back to one of the lter modes.
Bass & Treble (Tone)
1. Select the zone you wish to adjust.
2. Select Tone from the DSP Mode dropdown menu.
3. Make any desired bass and treble adjustments.
Lowpass and Highpass Filters
Used to turn any zone output into a dedicated lowpass output for a subwoofer, or highpass for full range stereo speakers.
Additionally, a lowpass zone output can be grouped with a highpass zone output to create a single 2.1 audio zone. IR and
serial group commands (source, volume, and mute) can then be used to control both outputs (lowpass and highpass)
together. See page 10 for instructions on how to set up a zone group.
How to set up a lowpass or highpass zone output:
1. On the DSP tab, select a zone you wish to designate as a lowpass or highpass output. If you are grouping a
lowpass zone with a highpass zone, it is recommended to name your zones in pairs for clarity. For example, if Zone
1 is labeled “Master BR”, Zone 2 should be labeled “Master BR Sub”, and so on.
2. On the Zone menu, select a zone for lowpass or highpass.
3. Select Lowpass or Highpass from the DSP Mode dropdown menu.
4. Make any desired changes to the Crossover Frequency. Range of adjustment for lowpass is 40Hz to 240Hz and for
highpass it is 1 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Set the cross-over points of a 2.1 zone at the same frequency (i.e. lowpass at 100
Hz and highpass at 100 Hz) for full coverage of frequencies.
5. On the Groups tab, group the lowpass zone output and the highpass zone output

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Highpass mode
Highpass lter.
Adjust lter frequency.
Highpass mode.
Lowpass mode
Lowpass lter.
Adjust lter frequency.
Lowpass mode.

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Network/Misc Tab - This tab displays the status of the network, the native IP address, Network Mask, and gateway. It is
often convenient to turn DHCP on to connect automatically to a DHCP network for initial setup. Once the ADX is installed,
use a static IP address and turn DHCP off. Use Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) when using Control4 products
to connect to the ADX.
Networks and Misc Tab
Select to use
Control4™protocol.
Select to connect
with DHCP.
Front Panel settings.
Set Front Panel Brightness (the brightness of the keys and front panel display) by adjusting the slider (25, 50, 75, or
100%). The Sleep Timer slider (0,1,2, or 5 minutes) indicates when to turn off the front display after the front panel keys
and knob have not been used for a period of time. Set the Front Panel IR On/Off to disable or enable front panel IR sensor
(If not required for control, leave it off to avoid issues with sunlight or other interference). Set the Front Panel Lock to
disable or enable the front panel controls (disable if IR is not required for daily use).

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Follow the instructions for your Control4, RTI, URC, or other controller to connect to the ADX using the serial setting.
(A le containing the ADX serial commands can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website,
www.audioauthority.com/adx_tips).
• At idle, the ADX checks for received serial or telnet data every 200 ms. Once data has been received, it checks every
1 ms to handle rapid groups of commands and macros. After 100 ms of inactivity, it returns to checking at intervals of
200 ms.
• The ADX telnet server allows two clients to be connected at one time. Each client connection has a time out of 15
minutes; if a client crashes and does not close the connection properly (sending an EOF) that connection remains
busy until it times out.
Select to use serial control.
Wired IR/Trigger.
Wired IR/Trigger
The ADX enters standby mode when it senses voltage below the
set threshold on its Trigger input; it wakes from standby when it
receives voltage input above the threshold. The trigger port on the
ADX allow equipment such as A-V receivers or power managment
devices to put the ADX in standby to conserve energy. To use the
System Trigger:
1. Enable “Trigger” via Mode dropdown menu, use Trigger+Serial
for serial command (see website). Select the time out (5, 10, or
15 minutes) and voltage level (20 - 200mVRMS).
2. Make connections to the ADX IR Control Input.
3. Power the ADX, then test the power management system.
4. A high-to-low voltage transition on the trigger input puts the
ADX into standby mode; a low-to-high voltage transition wakes
the unit from standby.

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Groups Tab - Groups are a collection of Zones that can be controlled simultaneously using Group volume and Group
switching commands, etc. When several Zones are members of a Group, you can still adjust their settings individually, but
when a Group command is issued, all member Zones respond. Up to 10 Groups can be created per ADX. Group settings
include Group naming and output Zone members. You can also create 2.1 audio zones (a highpass and a lowpass zone
output joined together) using the group feature (More on lowpass/highpass mode see page 6).
To set up a group, use the following steps:
1. Label groups on the Group/Active Naming menu.
2. Select the Group name from the “Favorite Name/Active” list.
3. Select Group Members (zones).
4. Repeat this step for all other zone/group combinations desired.
Groups Tab
Group members.
Group name.

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Favorites Tab - Set up audio “scenes” such as party, breakfast, movie night, etc. Each scene is a list of zone/source
combinations. All favorites can be recalled with a dedicated serial or IR command, or from the front panel of the ADX.
This tab allows you to quickly setup zone & source combination audio “scenes”. All favorites can then be recalled with a
dedicated serial or IR command or from the front panel of the ADX. To set up a favorite, use the following steps:
1. Label your favorites on the Favorite Name/Active Naming menu.
2. Select a favorite name from the “Favorite Name/Active” list.
3. Select Bypass to exclude any zones. Select a source to include a source/zone combination into a favorite scene.
4. Repeat this step for all other source/zone combinations you desire to be included in the favorite scene.
5. Follow steps 2-4 above for all additional favorites.
Favorite name.
Favorite members.
Favorites Tab

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