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quickstart guide
C2N(I)-AMP-4X100
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C2N(I)-AMP-4X100
For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version
of Doc. 7289.
QUICKSTART DOC. 7288A (2032394, Sheet 1 of 2) 11.11
4 Room Audio Processor Amplifier
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Use Crestron Toolbox™ for communicating with the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100; refer to the
Crestron Toolbox help file for details.
There is a single method of communication: Indirect communication.
NOTE: Required for setting the Net ID and loading firmware.
Establish Communication
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The NET port on the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 connects to the control system via Cresnet:
1. Establish communication between the PC and the control system as described
in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide
(Doc. 6256) which is available from the Crestron® Web site
(www.crestron.com/manuals).
2. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 using the expected communication protocol (indirect).
Select the Cresnet ID of the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 as listed in section below
and the address book entry of the control system that is connected to the
C2N(I)-AMP-4X100.
3. Display the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100’s “System Info” window (click the icon);
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
Indirect Communication
Cresnet
or USB
Serial ,
LAN
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox Control System C2N(I)-AMP-4X100
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The Net ID of the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 has been factory set to 33. The Net IDs of
multiple C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 devices in the same system must be unique. The Net
ID may also be set from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox (refer to
“Establish Communication” in section ).
Net ID
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Turn the Amplifier On or Off
To turn the amplifier on, move the front panel switch to the ON position.
To turn the amplifier off, move the front panel switch to the OFF position.
Select a Source
To select a source for distribution, press the desired SOURCE button. If a room is connected to the selected source,
its LED will light.
NOTE: If a room is in the Volume Control mode, pressing a SOURCE button will exit the room’s Volume Control
mode.
Select a Room
Once a source is selected, press any ROOM button that is to receive the selected source. The room will be
connected to the selected source and its LED will light.
To remove a room from the selected source, press the ROOM button of a connected room. The LED will turn off.
NOTE: If a room is in the Volume Control mode, pressing a ROOM button will exit the Volume Control mode.
NOTE: If the outputs of the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 are bridged, the ROOM 1 button will act in unison with the ROOM 2
button and the ROOM 3 button will act in unison with the ROOM 4 button. Similarly, the ROOM 1 LED will act in
unison with the ROOM 2 LED and the ROOM 3 LED will act in unison with the ROOM 4 LED.
Volume Control Mode
The volume level of a connected room can be controlled when the room is in the Volume Control mode. To switch to
the Volume Control mode:
1. Press and hold the ROOM button of the room to be controlled for two seconds.
• Press j or k to change the volume in 1 dB increments.
• Hold j or k for more than one second, to ramp the volume up or down in 1 dB/0.1 second
increments.
If the maximum volume or minimum volume is reached, all front panel LEDs will blink three times.
2. Press the ROOM button again to exit the Volume Control mode.
If j or k is not pressed for 10 seconds, the amplifier will automatically exit the Volume
Control mode.
Operation
