Axium AX-800DAV User manual

Axium AX-800DAV
Multi-Zone Digital Amplifier
Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions. 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
2Keep these instructions
3Heed all warnings 16 Never expose the unit to moisture
4Follow all instructions 17 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus. The apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
5Do not use this apparatus near water
6Clean only with dry cloth
7Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
8Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. 18 Damage requiring service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
9Do not install near any heat source such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10 Use the apparatus only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).
A) When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged
11 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
B) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the apparatus.
C) If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D) If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the
apparatus to its normal operation.
12 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
13 Only use the attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer. E) If the apparatus has been dropped or
damaged in any way, and
14 If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is
adequate ventilation. Leave 20cm (8”) of free
space at the top and sides and 10cm (4”) at the
rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the
apparatus shall be set 10cm (4”) away from the
rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm
air to escape. Good airflow is necessary to help
ensure proper operation. Not only should you
provide enough free space around the unit, but
also ensure that air can flow freely and escape
from the amplifier surroundings. Failure to do so
may cause thermal shutdown of the unit, and
reduced life expectancy.
F) When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change
in performance this indicates a need for a
service.
19 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top
of this apparatus.
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Precautions
1. AC Fuse - The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.
2. Care - Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a
soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild
detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately
afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical
solvents, because they may damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.
3. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear
panel. (e.g. AC 90V – 240V 50/60HZ)
The power cord is used to disconnect this unit from
the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is
readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
If you do not intend to use the unit for an
extended period, remove the power cord from the
AC outlet.
4. Earth – The unit is defined as Class1 in EN60065
(low voltage directive) and MUST BE EARTHED.
Connect only to a mains socket outlet with
protective earth, and only use the power cord
supplied.
Finland:
“Laite on Liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilly
varustettun pistorasiaan”
Norway:
“Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt”
Sweden:
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag”
5. Never Touch This Unit With Wet Hands –
Never handle this unit or its power cord while your
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other
liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your
Axium dealer.
6. Handling Notes
•If you need to transport this unit, use the
original packaging to pack it how it was when
you brought it.
•Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this
unit for a long time, because they may leave
marks on the case.
•This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
•If you do not use this unit for a long time, it
may not work properly the next time you turn
it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.
7. Speaker Shorts
Under no circumstances should the speaker output
terminals of the unit be short circuited, grounded
or connected to another output.
8. Direct Sun light - Avoid installing the amplifier in
positions where the front panel is exposed to direct
sunlight – may cause control to become sluggish.
9. Controller Connection - Never connect more
than eight Axium controllers. The supply is
internally fused (self resetting) and may open
circuit. Never connect the unit’s 12VDC terminal
(‘Bus Run’ port) to an external power supply.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and
EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the
EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work
Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related
Products (ErP).
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable
and can be reused. Please dispose of any
materials in accordance with the local recycling
regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown
away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance
with the local regulations
concerning battery disposal.
This product and the supplied
accessories constitute the
applicable product according to
the WEEE directive.
For U.S. models
FCC information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Candadien
REMARGUE: CET APPAPEIL NUMRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
Sur les modèles don’t la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR VITTER LES CHOCS
LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQAU FOND.
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Supplied Accessories Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 2
Make sure you have the following accessories: Precautions 3
Declaration of Conformity 4
Supplied Accessories 5
VDE CEE 7/7
European Plug
Schuko
Features 6
Front Panel Guide 8
Rear Panel Guide 9
to IEC60320
C13 socket Typical System Configuration 10
Multiple Amplifier Stacks 12
Controller Termination 13
Menu Navigation 14
WEB Application 22
Axium Music Centre Program 25
RS232 Protocol 27
Specifications 30
AS3112
Australasian Plug
to IEC60320
C13 Socket
Axium CD
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Features
Thank you for purchasing an Axium AX-800DAV Multi-Zone Amplifier.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and
listening enjoyment from your new Multi-Zone Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Multi-Zone, Multi-Source, Video Switching
The 800DAV amplifier has six separate amplifiers
and two separate preamplifiers, providing 8 zones
of independent yet integrated control.
There are 11 inputs sources comprising the
following:
Sources 1 – 6 are either Analog Stereo, or Coax
Digital Audio (PCM).
Sources 7 & 8 are either Coax or Optical Digital
Audio (PCM)
Source 9 is either spawned from the USB Host, or
Ethernet
S10 is the Door-Bell .wav playback source -
typically used for paging applications.
The first 4 zones have a 4 source composite video
switcher, so monitor screens in four different
rooms may display any of the first 4 sources
(S1 – S4).
Preamplifiers and Outputs
Each zone has bass, treble, balance and loudness
control. These are accessed either from the front
panel or AMC (Axium Music Centre) program.
A feature called ‘Maximum Volume limiting’, is
useful for protecting connected speakers. It may
be applied to both amplifier and preamplifier
outputs.
Amplifier Power, Protection, and Clipping
Indicators
50 Watts RMS per channel into 8 ohm loads.
Capable of driving into 4 ohm loads.
The amplifiers are protected against output
shorts, and have algorithms that prevent hard
clipping when the zone amplifiers are overdriven.
Thermal Control
There are two progressive levels of thermal
control:
•The amplifier volume is reduced 20dB.
•The amplifiers are shutdown until the
temperature reduces below the first level.
Care should be taken to ensure adequate
ventilation – see “Important safety instructions”
on page 1
Ethernet, RS232, USB and IR control
The 800DAV amplifier may be controlled and
monitored via the rear Panel USB, RS232 serial
interface or Ethernet.
In multi amplifier installations where the
amplifiers are interconnected using an expansion
bus cable, only one Ethernet or RS232 connection
is required to control the stack of amplifiers.
An 800DAV amplifier may receive IR directly from
the front panel receiver or via the eight
‘Controller’ connections.
There are zone specific IR commands and also a
set of global IR commands.
The commands are: ON, OFF, Standby (toggling),
Mute, Volume Up, Volume Down, Source Selects,
Discrete Audio Source Selects, Discrete Video
Source Selects, On with Source Specific
commands.
The Global commands also include PRESET1 –
PRESET 14, Alarm Enable, Alarm OFF, & 5 minute
Sleep.
Real Time Clock
The 800DAV amplifier is equipped with a real time
clock.
The amplifier may be set up to function as an
alarm clock, so that at 6.30am in the morning 5
days a week, the master bedroom zone could be
made to turn on, select tuner, and go to a specific
volume. Multiple Alarms are feasible (max of 14)
however the Alarm Enable & OFF commands act
upon all programmed Alarms.
The Clock automatically compensates for daylight
saving.
The clock continues to operate typically > 48
hours without power – more than enough to keep
the time current during lengthy power outages.
IR Emitter Ports
There are 10 Buffered IR emitter Ports.
Ports 1 – 8 have IR routing, and are intended to
control specific input source components. Two IR
ports 9 & 10 are the sum of all IR sources; these
control the ‘All’ zone source components.
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Presets and Paging
There are 14 amplifier presets and two page
presets.
Presets 1 - 14 are momentary and cause the
amplifier to go to a predetermined setup, i.e.
standby, volume & source selection.
The presets may also be programmed with event
scheduling, and are used by the alarm clock.
The ‘Page Preset’ mode is for paging applications
and is invoked by a contact closure between the
0V and PG1 or PG2 terminals.
The contact closure must have an external power
source i.e. a 12 – 24V AC/DC powered door bell.
When the contact closure is released (power
sensed across PG – 0V terminals) the amplifier
zones return to their previous states.
PG1 is always assigned to the Page Preset.
PG2 may be assigned to any one of the 15
available Presets.
Zone Linking
A zone may be programmed to link multiple
zones. Zone linking ties the source selection
together. It may also tie the volume, and standby.
This is useful for closely coupled audio areas
where it is advantageous to have different volume
control but the same source, or the same volume
with separate standby control. Zone linking is
setup either via the front panel user interface or
AMC program.
96 Zones
There are 96 zones of possible control.
On an 800DAV amplifier each zone must be
different, however in a multiple amplifier stack
same zone amplifiers are possible – they simply
mimic every parameter.
Expansion Bus
Data, IR & Amp-On are interconnected via the
expansion bus.
One amplifier is connected to another using a
standard RJ45 patch cable. Connections are made
between amplifiers using either of the two RJ45
expansion bus sockets.
Door Bell
Up to 10 seconds of 44.1 KHz 16 Bit stereo
sounds may be generated as part of a page
preset.
Suitable ‘wav’ files are uploaded to the unit using
the AMC program.
Buffered Video Outputs
The composite video inputs are buffered for the
purpose of expanding to other amplifiers in the
installation.
Discrete Video and Audio Selection
The Video and Audio selection may be
independent. There are RS232 and IR Discrete
control commands available.
Amplifier ON Status – “Amp-On”
Each zone has AMP-ON status: 12VDC OUT on
the rear panel connector: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
The ‘AMP ON’ output’s are protected against
shorts.
Power Failure Restoration
After an AC power outage the 800DAV amplifier
restores its settings to the pre-interrupted state.
All internal settings are stored in non-volatile
memory, except the clock that runs for at least 48
hours on stored power.
Restore Defaults
The 800DAV amplifier may be readily set to the
default settings.
Restoring Defaults clears all memory and resets
the zone allocations to zones 1 – 8.
Setup Lockout
Locks access to the System Setup and More menus
where installation critical adjustments can be made.
Password = 1396
Firmware Upgradable
The 800DAV amplifier may be updated with the
latest operational firmware, using the Axium
AMC program.
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Front Panel Guide
1 2 3 4 5
6 6
1Front Panel
Solid Aluminium front Panel
2Infra-Red Receiver
Receiver for front panel IR control – Used
only for amplifier control, not IR pass
through.
3Power Indicator
The power indicator glows blue whenever
AC power is applied.
4USB Host
The port is used for Memory stick Digital
music playback.
52.4” Colour LCD Touch Panel display
LCD Touch Panel display for menu guided
control and programming. The display is
dimmed to “Off” after 15 minutes of
inactivity.
6Chassis Feet
Set high enough to provide unrestricted
air-flow through the chassis for
convection cooling.
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Rear Panel Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1AC Inlet
IEC socket
2Speaker Terminals
Plug in terminal clamp connectors accept 1.5mm²
speaker wires
3Expansion Bus
RJ45 patch cable connects between expansion
bus ports of amplifiers in a stack.
4Coax Digital Input Terminals
Coax digital (SPDIF) inputs.
5Coax Digital Source Output Terminals
Coax digital outputs for expansion to further
amplifier zones.
6Buffered Video Out
The composite video inputs are buffered to enable
expansion to further amplifiers.
7CVBS Video Input Terminals
Composite (CVBS) video inputs.
8USB for programming
USB mini B socket for programming and firmware
updates.
9Ethernet Port
This port is used for control, monitoring and data
access.
10 RS232 Communication Port
The port is used for setup, control or monitoring.
A straight through cable must be used when
connecting to a PC or control system.
11 Zone Preamplifier Out
Analog Audio L/R Zone 7 and 8 outputs.
12 Analog Input Terminals
Analog Audio L/R inputs
13 IR Emitter Ports
3.5mm mono jacks.
IR1 and IR8 are used to control specific source
equipment, where full IR routing is assigned by
the connected controller.
IR9 & IR10 are used to control source equipment
common to all zones. These ports output the
combined IR1 – IR8 infra-red strings.
14 Optical Digital Inputs
Optical (TOSLINK) digital inputs
15 Switcher CVBS Output Terminals
Composite video matrix switcher outputs for
Zones 1 - 4
16 Controller Interface
For connection to keypads and IR receivers.
8 controller interface ports - RJ45 sockets
17 Bus Run Controller Interface
Legacy ‘BUS RUN’ port (4 way terminal block)
18 AMP ON Control
12 – 24V AC/DC powered doorbell - contact
closure between PG1 or PG2 and Common (C)
terminals Invokes a preset enabling paging or
doorbell function.
AMP-ON 1 - 8 output 12VDC when Zone is ON.
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Typical System Configuration
Zone 1
Gym
AX-KPD
Zone 2
Study
AX-KPC
Active Subwoofer
Zone 3
Lounge
TABLET
ToEthernetrouter
DVDPLAYER
Speakers in other Zones - not shown
R
SATELLITE RECEIVER
TUNER
CD PLAYER
FIG 1
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Typical System Configuration – Continued
Fig 1 depicts a typical configuration where the 800DAV amplifier is providing audio into six of the possible
eight listening zones. Only three of the Zones are depicted.
Each zone consists of a room with a pair of speakers and a suitable controller. Additionally a zone may have
monitors or TV screens. In Fig 1 two such screens are shown in the Gym and Lounge.
Each zone may be listening / watching any of the connected sources: Satellite, DVD, Tuner, Internet Radio,
Media server, CD etc.
Controllers
Each zone has a specific control requirement.
Choose controllers that best suit the application.
•Zone 1 – The Gym: Keypad with IR receiver
•Zone 2 – The Study: Keypad
•Zone 3 – The Lounge: Tablet
The Axium Keypad’s may be plugged into any of the
eight Controller ports.
Source control IR emitters are plugged into the IR
Ports. There are ten IR ports: IR1 - IR8, and IR9 &
IR10.
IR 1 – RI8 route source specific IR signals from
connected controllers, while IR9 & IR10 output the
common IR or the sum of all received IR signals.
These Ports may be used for source equipment that
is common to all zones.
When controlling the 800DAV using an iPad or other
Web tablet, the 800DAV must be connected to a
WIFI enabled Ethernet router and the Web Tablet
browser must be directed to the 800DAV’s IP
Address. The 800DAV’s WEB application also
provides source control functionality.
The 800DAV can store and regenerate source
equipment IR commands.
The 800DAV can be directed to output the IR
commands to a specific IR output port as required.
This advanced feature is programmed using the
Axium Keypad manager program (AKM)
Speakers
Speakers in each zone are connected to the
amplifier by “Home Run” speaker cables.
Video Outputs
The composite video outputs are suitable for driving
ONE composite video display device. To avoid signal
degradation, home runs of appropriate 75video
cable should be less than 100 meters.
Source Equipment
The 800DAV amplifier has six stereo RCA audio
inputs for connecting to source equipment. These
input channels also feature Coax Digital inputs.
If a signal is present on the Digital input it takes
precedence over the Analog input.
There are two additional Digital only input channels
featuring both coax and Optical inputs.
A zone may select from any of the connected
sources. Someone in the Lounge may be listening
and viewing the DVD, while another in the Study
may be listening to music from the media server.
All eight zones may select the same source, in such
circumstances there is a possibility that all eight
zones may be trying to control that source – not
always desirable – so a system should be well
planned and where appropriate additional source
equipment installed.
Preamplifier Zone Outputs
The preamplifier output zones are completely
independent of the Digital amplifier zones. These
can optionally be used for locations where a high or
lower power amplifier / speaker would be required.
A third party power amplifier is required to power
the Zone speakers.
Alternatively a preamplifier Zone may be Zone linked
to one of the Digital amplifier zones, and provide
line level outputs to the zones subwoofer. This is
what is shown in the Study, where the preamplifier
zone 7 provides the active subwoofers line level. In
this case Zone 7 must be Zone Linked to Zone 2 and
Zone linking options for Link Volume and Link
Standby have been selected.

Multiple Amplifier Stacks
To Next AX-800DAV or AX-400DA Multi-Zone Amplifier
DVD PLAYER
SATELLITE RECEIVER
TUNER
CD PLAYER
FIG 2
In large installations where multiple 800DAV amplifiers are required, the expansion bus may be used to
convey inter-amplifier control, and common IR control.
The source equipment audio and video inputs must be plugged into the first amplifier where they are
buffered and sent to the next amplifier in the stack. The maximum recommended expansion is eight units.
Fig 2 shows inter-connected amplifiers using an RJ45 expansion bus lead, and RCA leads for the source
Digital coax signals.
Amplifier Control using Ethernet, RS232 or USB may be connected to any one of the 800DAV’s in the stack.
If the media server is to be used on each 800DAV then Ethernet should be routed to each 800DAV, this is
because Ethernet access is not relayed through the Expansion bus.
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Controller Wiring
The 800DAV is packed with control options:
•USB: Intended for initial installation
Programming or firmware update.
Not intended for permanent connection
to a PC or other control system.
•ETHERNET: 100BaseT connection to a
Home network router or switch.
•RS232 Serial: Electrically isolated
Prevents hum in analog input circuits.
•CONTROLLERS: Conveys +12VDC,
IR and Data between the 800DAV and
Axium keypad controllers, connected
Using CAT5 cables.
•BUS RUN: (Legacy) Port conveys
+12VDC, IR & Data to remotely connected
IR controllers.
•AMPON: +12VDC 100mA trigger
output when a Zone is ON.
•PRESETS: P1 and P2 Inputs are active low.
Connect C (common) and either P1 or P2
across an illuminated door bell switch.
The illuminated doorbell switch must have an
External 12V – 24V AC/DC supply and
current limiting resistor connected.
If a dry contact is to be used for PRESET
Activation, it must be normally closed or a FIG 3
Push to break contact.
The BUS RUN 0V and +12V can be
connected as shown in FIG 3
•EXPANSION BUS: Simple Patch cable
interconnection for Axium amplifiers that
conveys control and data between
Amplifiers in a stack.
The cable length must be < 0.5m.
Interconnection to older Axium amplifier
models is possible only for the Control
functions.
A special cable must be made. See FIG 4
In older Axium amplifier models Analog
audio was conveyed through a 34 way IDC
cable. This is no longer supported, and
connections must be done using RCA
splitters in the analog audio inputs.
FIG 4
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Menu Navigation
Front Panel User Interface:
The Axium 800DAV amplifier has a 2.4” Touch Panel LCD colour display which is used for control and
accessing status of all amplifier functions.
After 2 minutes of inactivity the LCD dims to 50% brightness, after a further 15 minutes it dims OFF.
A Touch on the screen will restore the LCD to full brightness, enabling touch control.
Home Page
The home page provides access to the
Amplifier zones: Zone1 - Zone 8.
Selecting a Zone opens its control page.
Zone Control Page
The eight Zones each have different
background images, but same function.
At the top of the control page the Zone and
current time & day are displayed.
The ‘Zones’ button is the Home Page return.
The Control page provides status & control for
the selected Zones:
•Standby
•Volume Slider
•Volume Up / Down with Digit readout
•Source Selects S1 – S4
•Mute
If the button is blue it indicates selection or
ON status.
The Volume slider changes colour as the
volume increases, i.e. Green –Yellow – Red.
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Selecting the ‘More’ button will display the
next sources: S5 – S8.
To change the selected source, simply push
the required source button.
If the ‘More’ button is selected again the
conditional sources will be displayed if these
are connected, otherwise the Source selection
loops back to the Start: S1 – S4.
Conditional Sources are:
USB – Memory Stick inserted in Front Panel
Media Player – Ethernet connection to server
I-Radio – Accessible Internet.
More Functions Page
When the “More” button is pressed and held
for >1second a More functions Page opens.
There are four Zone specific functions that
when selected navigate to setup pages:
•EQ
•Levels
•Zones
•Delay
There is also a System function which is not
zone specific. The System page is covered
later. Note System functions may be accessed
via any of the Zones ‘More functions’ pages.
The Back arrow button returns to the Zone
Control Page.
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EQ Setup Page
The EQ setup page provides status & control
for the selected Zones:
•Bass ± 12dB using Slider or Up/Down
button
•Treble ±12dB using slider or Up/Down
Button
•Loudness Control – toggle.
The Back arrow button returns to the More
Functions Page.
Levels Setup Page
The Levels setup page provides status &
control for the selected zones:
•Balance ±20dB using slider or
Left/Right button
•Maximum Volume Limiting – can be
reduced over the range from 100 to the
minimum of 2 using the slider or
Up/Down button
The Back arrow button returns to the More
Functions Page.
Delay Setup Page
The Delay setup page provides a single slider
and Up/Down control for adjusting the Zones
Audio Delay time. It may be adjusted over the
range from 0 – 120ms
The Back arrow button returns to the More
Functions Page.
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Zones Setup Page
Zones setup page provides the means to name
and set the Zone coding.
There is also a Button for Zone linking setup.
To change the Zone allocation simply make the
adjustment using the Up/Down button.
The Back arrow button returns to the More
Functions Page.
To Name the Zone select ‘Edit’
The Zone Name Page opens:
Zone Name Page
Use the keypad to enter the Name text,
The limit is 15 regular ASCII characters.
Once entered, select the back arrow to return
to the Zones Setup Page.
Zone Linking Page
The Zone may be linked with any other zone or
zones. Make the selection by scrolling through
the zone list and choosing OK.
The Type of Zone Linking:
Link Volume or Link Standby may be selected.
When Link volume is selected the linked
zone(s) will track the source and volume
settings.
When Link Standby is selected the Linked
Zone(s) will behave as if they are the same
zone.
Once entered, select the back arrow to return
to the Zones Setup Page.
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System Page
The System settings page opens when the
System button is selected in any of the ‘More
function pages’ for longer than 5 seconds.
The System settings are Zone independent
functions.
The page displays the internal amplifier heatsink
temperature.
Select the Close button to return to the Zone
Page.
Set Clock Page
The clocks time and time zone is automatically
synchronised when connected to the internet or
to a PC using the USB connection.
However the clock settings and how the clock is
displayed may be adjusted.
Select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
Restore Defaults Page
To restore the 800DAV to factory defaults select
‘Yes’, or to return to previous menu select ‘No’.
Factory defaults resets the zone allocations back
to 1 - 8 Clears all settings like Zone and Source
Names, Presets, Zone linking, Maximum volume
limits, Bass, Treble and Loudness etc.
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Setup lockout Page
You may lock the user out from making critical
installation setting changes, by enabling the
Setup lockout. After which the user can not
access the System Settings menus.
Select ‘Yes’ to enable this option, or ‘No’ to
return to the previous menu.
Sources settings Page
Select the Source to be adjusted
From S1 – S8
This opens the Source Edit page.
Or select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
A Source may be named, by using the phone
Keypad.
The analog input gain can be adjusted using the
Gain slider or Up / Down buttons.
Gain is used to match the analog input levels to
the Digital sources.
Some Analog sources have large variation in
output levels. The 0dB default setting is suitable
for connection to high output devices like DVD
players, while the standard level (1Vrms) is
achieved by setting the gain to +6dB.
The Gain slider - and source button - will flash
red if the gain is set to high and distortion is
detected.
Select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
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Network settings Page
Network setting always defaults to DHCP.
The connected Ethernet router’s allocated
IP address can be viewed.
If for some reason a Static IP is required the
selection can be made, and settings adjusted
using the back and forward arrow and plus
minus keys.
Select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
Presets Page
There are 14 possible presets.
It is easier to set up the presets using a
connected PC running the Axium music centre
program. However Presets can be setup using
the 800DAV front panel GUI.
The first 8 presets are accessible on the opening
page. To access the remaining presets select the
‘More’ button
Select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
Presets 9 – 14 and the Page Preset may be
accessed.
Selecting ‘More’ returns to the previous page
displaying Presets 1 – 8.
‘Clear Alarms’ turns off all alarm settings.
These can only be re-enabled by resetting the
alarms in the preset.
Select the Back arrow to return to the System
settings Page.
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