Crestron C2N-AMP-6X100 User manual

The Crestron® C2N-AMP-6X100 and C2NI-AMP-6X100 are versatile and
cost-effective multiroom audio systems designed for small to
moderate-sized houses, condominiums, and businesses. Its integrated
multichannel power amplifier provides ample power for up to six rooms,
which can be expanded with additional C2N-AMP-6X100 units, or by
connecting external amplifiers to the two extra line-level room outputs.
The C2N-AMP-6X100 and C2NI-AMP-6X100 are functionally identical.
For simplicity within this guide, the term “C2N-AMP-6X100 ” is used
except where noted.
In the Box
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Additional Items
2 Bracket, Rack Ear, 2U (2034434)
2 Connector, 4-Pin (2003576)
6 Connector, 4-Pin, Right-Angle (2003584)
1 Label, Custom, Identification (4509950)
1 Label, Filler Strip, Cardstock, 11.9 in. x 0.4 in. (4520506)
1 Label, Filler Strip, Cardstock, 7.9 in. x 0.4 in. (4520508)
6 Screw, 6-32 x 5/16 in., Undercut Head, Phillips (2007223)
C2N-AMP-6X100 Only
1 Power Cord, 6 ft 7 in. (2 m) (2001134)
C2NI-AMP-6X100 Only
1 Power Cord (varies by country)
Install
Refer to the Safety Instructions (Doc. 6607) prior to installation.
The C2N-AMP-6X100 can be placed on a table or installed in a rack.
Place on a Table
Place the C2N-AMP-6X100 on a table or stack on top of another device.
Rack Installation
The C2N-AMP-6X100 occupies 2U of rack space. Use a # 1 Phillips
screwdriver to remove the three screws from the front part of each side
panel. Attach the two included rack ears to the device with the 6 included
screws as shown in the illustration on the following page. Then mount the
device into the rack using four rack mounting screws (not included).
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Attach Rack Ears Rack Mounting Safety Precautions
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed or
multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma)
specified by the manufacturer.
Reduced Airflow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment
is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be
such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical
loading.
Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power
strips).
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Connect
Connect the device as called out in the following illustrations. Connect power last.
WARNING: This amplifier is capable of delivering large amounts of undistorted power to the loudspeakers. Please use caution and adequate ear
protection if listening to content at high volume levels as continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment
or loss.
CAUTION:
lKeep the device unplugged until all of the input, network, output, and speaker wiring is complete.
lCheck the speaker cables for shorts and frayed wiring around the SPEAKER OUTPUTS connectors.
C2N-AMP-6X100 rear panel
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C2N-AMP-6X100 front panel
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Connect Devices
The C2N-AMP-6X100 connects to a Crestron control system and Cresnet
devices over Ethernet or Cresnet.
LANPort
Connect the LANport to a LAN to communicate with a Crestron control
system over Ethernet.
NETPort
Connect the NETports to other Cresnet devices to communicate with a
Crestron control system over Cresnet.
Connect Audio Sources
ANALOG SOURCESIN 1 - 12 receive unbalanced analog audio through
RCAconnectors.
Connect Audio Outputs
ANALOG SOURCESOUT 1 - 12
ANALOG SOURCESOUT 1 - 12 are paralleled with their respective inputs
for connection to additional C2N-AMP-6X100 units or external audio
preamplifiers or receivers through RCAconnectors.
LINE OUTPUTS 5 and 6
LINE OUTPUTS 5 and 6 provide stereo line-level audio outputs through
RCA connectors. The outputs mirror the signals sent to SPEAKER
OUTPUTS 5 and 6.
ROOMOUTPUTS 7 and 8
ROOMOUTPUTS 7 and 8 provide stereo line-level audio outputs for
rooms 7 and 8 through RCA connectors.
SPEAKEROUTPUTS 1 - 6
Speakers outputs can be configured and wired for stereo, bridged stereo,
mono, or bridged mono operation. Each output's mode of operation is set
independently (unless it is part of a bridged pair) with Crestron
programming software such as SIMPLWindows. For details, refer to the
programming software's help file.
Stereo Operation
Use stereo operation to send a stereo signal to a speaker output with
separation of the left and right audio channels.
Connect a speaker output as shown for stereo operation.
Stereowiring
NOTE:When signals are routed to room 5 or 6, their respective LINE
OUTPUT connectors carry the same signals.
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Bridged Stereo Operation
Use bridged stereo operation to pair speaker outputs for use in
high-power applications (up to 150 W to an 8 ohm speaker) while
maintaining separation of the left and right audio input channels. The
C2N-AMP-6X100 can enable the following SPEAKER OUTPUT pairs for
bridged stereo operation.
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 1 paired with SPEAKEROUTPUT 2
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 3 paired with SPEAKEROUTPUT4
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 5 paired withSPEAKEROUTPUT6
Connect a pair of speaker outputs as shown for bridged stereo output.
Bridged stereo wiring
NOTES:
lTwo adjacent room outputs are required. SPEAKEROUTPUT 1 is
paired with SPEAKER OUTPUT 2. SPEAKER OUTPUT 3 is paired with
SPEAKER OUTPUT 4. SPEAKER OUTPUT 5 is paired with SPEAKER
OUTPUT 6.
lTo adjust the volume of a pair of bridged speaker outputs, select
ROOM1 for control of speaker outputs 1 and 2, ROOM3 for control
of speaker outputs 3 and 4, or ROOM 5 for control of speaker output
5 and 6. For instructions on adjusting volume, refer to Adjust Room
Volume.
lWhen bridged signals are routed to paired room 5 and 6, LINE
OUTPUT 5's L connector carries the left channel signal and LINE
OUTPUT 6's L connector carries the right channel signal. The right
LINE OUTPUT connectors do not carry signals.
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Mono Operation
Use mono operation to sum the left and right input channels to a mono
signal that is sent to both channels of a speaker output.
Connect a speaker output as shown for mono operation.
Mono wiring
NOTE:When signals are routed to room 5 or 6, the respective left and
right LINE OUTPUT connectors carry the same mono signal.
Bridged Mono Operation
When set for bridged mono operation, C2N-AMP-6X100 sums the left
and right input channels to a mono signal and sends the signal to both
channels of a paired speaker output for high-power applications (up to
150 W to an 8 ohm speaker). The C2N-AMP-6X100 can enable the
following SPEAKER OUTPUTpairs for bridged mono operation.
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 1 paired with SPEAKEROUTPUT 2
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 3 paired with SPEAKEROUTPUT4
lSPEAKEROUTPUT 5 paired withSPEAKEROUTPUT6
Connect a pair of speaker outputs as shown for bridged mono output.
Bridgedmono wiring
NOTES:
lTwo adjacent room outputs are required. SPEAKER OUTPUT 1 is
paired with SPEAKER OUTPUT 2. SPEAKER OUTPUT 3 is paired with
SPEAKER OUTPUT 4. SPEAKER OUTPUT 5 is paired with
SPEAKEROUTPUT 6.
lTo adjust the volume of a pair of bridged speaker outputs, select
ROOM1 for control of speaker outputs 1 and 2, ROOM3 for control
of speaker outputs 3 and 4, or ROOM 5 for control of speaker output
5 and 6. For instructions on adjusting volume, refer to Adjust Room
Volume.
lWhen bridged signals are routed to paired room 5 and 6, the LINE
OUTPUT L connectors carry the mono signals. The LINE OUTPUT R
connectors do not carry signals.
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Label Buttons
The SOURCE and ROOMbuttons can be customized with the included
labels and label inserts.
1. Apply the peel-and-stick labels to the appropriate locations on the label
inserts.
NOTES:
lThe label locations must match the locations set in the
programming software.
lFor the best appearance, the labels should cover the white
guidelines on the label inserts.
2. Carefully slide the label inserts into the label slots.
Operation
The C2N-AMP-6X100 can be controlled from the front panel.
Power
lMove the POWER switch to┃to turn on the C2N-AMP-6X100.
lMove the POWER switch to ;to turn off the C2N-AMP-6X100.
Status LEDs
lPWR:The PWR LEDindicates standby or booting up (amber), or
power (green).
lNET:The NETLEDindicates communication with a Cresnet system.
lFAULT:When lit, the FAULT LEDindicates a temperature, DC, or over
current fault condition.
Route Sources
Select sources and rooms to connect to the selected source. Multiple
rooms can be connected and disconnected from a source.
Select a Source
Press a SOURCE button. The associated SOURCE LED will light.
NOTE: If a room is already connected to the source, its associated
ROOMLEDwill light.
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Connect a Room to a Source
With a source selected, press any ROOMbutton to connect it to the
source. The associated ROOMLED will light.
NOTES:
lIf SPEAKEROUTPUTS 1 and 2 are bridged, the ROOM 1 button and
LED act in unison with the ROOM 2 button and LED.
lIFSPEAKEROUTPUTS 3 and 4 are bridged, the ROOM 3 button and
LED act in unison with the ROOM 4 button and LED.
lIf SPEAKEROUTPUTS 5 and 6 are bridged, the ROOM5 button and
LED act in unison with the ROOM6 button and LED.
Disconnect a Room from a Source
Press a connected room's ROOMbutton to disconnect it from a source.
The associated ROOMLED will turn off.
Adjust Room Volume
The volume level of a room is adjusted by placing the room in the Volume
Control mode.
1. Press and hold the ROOMbutton of a connected room for 2 seconds
to enter the Volume Control mode.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to raise or lower the volume level in 1 dB increments or
hold ▲ or ▼ to ramp the volume up or down in 1 dB/0.1 second
increments.
NOTE:If the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, all of the
LEDs will blink 3 times.
3. Press the ROOMbutton to exit the Volume Control mode.
NOTE:If ▲ or ▼ is not pressed for 10 seconds, the device will exit the
Volume Control mode.
Visit the Product Page
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C2N-AMP-6X100
www.crestron.com/model/6506963
C2NI-AMP-6X100
www.crestron.com/model/6506964
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Additional Information
For information on RoHS declarations for the C2N-AMP-6X100, refer to the
C2N-AMP-6X100 Notice (Doc. 8843).
Regulatory Models: C2N-AMP-6X100, C2NI-AMP-6X100
Original Instructions
The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions.
All other languages are a translation of the original instructions.
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©2020 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Doc. 7622C
07/30/20
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