CYP AU-A300 User manual

AU-A300
Integrated 2 Channel Zone Amplier
OPERATION MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate
this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside
the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if
it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sucient space for air to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE SUMMARY OF CHANGE
v1.00 09/05/13 First release

CONTENTS
1. Introduction ...........................................6
2. Applications ...........................................6
3. Package Contents ..................................6
4. System Requirements ...........................6
5. Features ..................................................7
6. Operation Controls and Functions .......8
6.1 Front Panel ................................................... 8
6.2 Rear Panel ..................................................... 9
7. Remote Control ................................... 10
7.1 RS-232 Protocols ......................................11
7.2 RS-232/Telnet Commands ....................12
8. Connection Diagram .......................... 13
9. Specications ...................................... 14
10. Acronyms .......................................... 15

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1. INTRODUCTION
The AU-A300 is a compact 2 channel amplier that is perfect for matrix
zone amplication or corporate/educational presentations. This solution
provides a exible and versatile input/output structure, enabling a wide
range of sources and systems to integrate with the product. It also boasts
some unique features including a bespoke HDMI pathway with audio
embedding and an analogue line output that can either be xed or
variable level. With these and other more common features it's an ideal
amplier for many dierent installation scenarios.
2. APPLICATIONS
Matrix Zone Audio Routing and Amplication
Corporate events
Educational Presentation
Stereo Ceiling Speaker Systems
Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue Conversion
HDMI Audio Embedding and de-embedding
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1× Integrated Zone Amplier
1× IR Receiver
1× Remote Control CR-126
1× 24V/ 3.75A DC Power Adaptor and Power Cable
Operational Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Input a wide variety of audio and HDMI sources such as DAB radios,
HDTVs, Sonos systems, PCs, Set-top Boxes and output to speakers, an
additional AU-A300 or other ampliers.

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5. FEATURES
30 watts per channel Digital Stereo Amplier
Inputs: 2×HDMI, 1×L/R Analogue Stereo, 1×Optical digital audio,
1×Coaxial digital audio, 1×3.5mm mini-jack, 1×Microphone (XLR)
Outputs: Stereo speaker terminals, 1×HDMI, 1×Optical digital audio,
1×Coaxial digital audio, 1×L/R Analogue Stereo
Control via IR (Remote and IR Receiver input), RS-232 or IP (Telnet)
Dedicated XLR microphone input with independent volume control
Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue Conversion
HDMI Audio Embedding and de-embedding
Compact design supplied with wall brackets
Analogue line output selectable to be either xed or variable output
level
Note: Does not support the decoding of Dolby® Digital signals

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
PUSH
EXIT POWER
UPDATE
Integrated Zone Amplifier
CONTROL
MIC
Coaxial In -20.0 dB
44.1K -> 44.1K
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1MIC: Connect to a microphone or a mono balanced source
2UPDATE: Manfacturer use only.
3LCM: Displays current source selection and volume setting.
4IR Window: Accepts the IR signal from the supplied remote control.
5CONTROL: Control and direct volume adjustment. Turn to adjust
volume output or to navigate through the menu system. Volume is
adjustable from 0 dB (maximum) to −80 dB (minimum)
6EXIT: Press this button to exit the menu. When not in the menu press
this button to mute the output, the LED will illuminate in red. Press it
again to unmute.
7POWER: Press this button to turn on the device, the LED will
illuminate in blue to indicate that it is powered. Press it again to switch
to standby mode, the LED will turn red to indicate that it is in standby.

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6.2 Rear Panel
CONTROL
HDMI OUT HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
RS-232 LINE IN
OUTOPT. COAX.
INOPT. COAX.
R L
OUTR
SPEAKER
RCA
IN DC 24V
IR IN
OUT
IN R LR L
+
-
+
-
1 4 7 129
3 5 6 8 10 11
2
1IP CONTROL: Connect to an active network with RJ-45 cable for telnet
control.
2HDMI OUT: Connect to HDTV/monitor for both audio and video
display.
3IR IN: Connect the IR receiver included in the package for receiving
the IR signal from the device’s remote control.
4HDMI IN 1& 2: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a Set-top
Box or Blu-ray player.
5RS-232: Connect to a PC/Laptop or control system with D-Sub 15pin
cable for RS-232 control.
6LINE IN: Connect to an audio source with 3.5mm mini-jack cable for
stereo audio signal input.
7OPT. & COAX. OUT: Digital audio output. Connect to additional
ampliers or active speakers.
8OPT. & COAX. IN: Connect to source equipment such as a Set-top-box
or games console with an optical or coaxial digital output.
9R/L SPEAKER: Connect to speakers with standard speaker cable.
10R/L IN: Connect to audio source equipment with an RCA cable for
analogue stereo audio input.
11R/L OUT: Connect L/R output to active speakers or an additional
AU-A300 with an RCA cable for analogue stereo audio output.
12DC 24V: Connect the 24V DC power supply to the unit and plug the
adaptor into an AC outlet.

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7. REMOTE CONTROL
1POWER:
Press this button to turn the device
On or to set it into standby mode.
2MUTE:
Press this button to mute the audio
output.
3Vol. Up or Down (▲▼):
Press these buttons to turn the
output volume up or down.
4MENU:
Press this button to enter the OSD
MENU then press the ▲&▼ buttons
to select the required option
and press it again to conrm the
selection.
5EXIT:
Press this button to go back one
step or exit from the menu.
6INPUT:
Press these hot keys to switch the required input source directly.
CR-126
MUTE
POWER
VOL.
MENU
EXIT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
OPTICAL
COAXIAL LINE
LR
INPUT
1
4
6
2
3
5

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7.1 RS-232 Protocols
AU-A300
►
◄
Remote Control
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 NC 1 NC
2 Tx 2 Rx
3 Rx 3 Tx
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 115200bps
Data bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
Stop Bit: 1

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7.2 RS-232/Telnet Commands
Command Description
PWR 0/1 POWER CONTROL 0:OFF / 1:ON
SOURCE 0~5 SOURCE IN SELECTION 0:HDMI 1, 1:HDMI2, 2:OPT,
3:COAX, 4:LINE IN, 5:RCA IN
VOL 0~80 OUTPUT VOLUME SETTING 0~80dB
MUTE 0/1 OUTPUT VOLUME MUTE CONTROL 0:UNMUTE, 1:MUTE
MICVOL 0~60 MIC VOLUME CONTROL 0~60dB
MICMUTE 0/1 MIC VOLUME MUTE CONTROL
MICSET 0: OFF, 1:NORMAL, 2:PHANTOM, 3: LINE
FADEFAULT FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING
IPCONFIG PRINT THE IP CONFIGURATION TO THE SCREEN
RESETIP RESET THE IP CONFIGURATION TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
SIPADD SET THE IP ADDRESS
SNETMASK SET THE NET MASK ADDRESS
SGATEWAY SET THE GATEWAY ADDRESS
SHTTPPORT SET THE HTTP COMMUNICATION PORT
STELNETPORT SET THE TELNET COMMUNCATION PORT
HELP DISPLAY LIST OF COMMANDS
?DISPLAY LIST OF COMMANDS
Note: RS-232 commands will be not executed unless followed by a carriage
return. All commands are case-sensitive.

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8. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
CONTROL
HDMI OUT HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
RS-232 LINE IN
OUTOPT. COAX.
INOPT. COAX.
R L
OUTR
SPEAKER
RCA
IN DC 24V
IR IN
OUT
IN R LR L
+
-
+
-
CONTROL
HDMI OUT HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
RS-232 LINE IN
OUTOPT. COAX.
INOPT. COAX.
R L
OUTR
SPEAKER
RCA
IN DC 24V
IR IN
OUT
IN R LR L
+
-
+
-
7m3m 3m
60°
m
m
3m
Amplier
IR Receiver
Modem/Router
HDTV
Power Supply
Speakers
Active Speakers
Amplier
DVD/Blu-ray Player
Set-top Box
Smart Phone or
Tablet
PC or RS-232
Control System
CD Player
Analogue Stereo Output
RS-232
Analogue
Stereo
Input
Analogue
Stereo Input Digital Optical &
Coaxial input
Optical
Stereo
Output
Optical
Stereo
Output
Speaker
Level
Output
HDMI
Input
HDMI
Output
CAT
Cable
HDMI
Input
2nd AU-A300

9. SPECIFICATIONS
Input port 2× HDMI, 1× Optical, 1× Coaxial, 1× 3.5mm
Mini-jack Line in, 1× R/L RCA, 1× D-Sub 15pin
(RS-232), 1× RJ-45 (Control), 1× IR
Output port 1× HDMI, 1× Optical, 1× Coaxial, 1× R/L RCA,
1× R/L
Digital Audio Input/Output LPCM 2CH
Stereo Input/Output Level 2 Vrms ± 0.2
ESD Protection Human body model:
±8kV (air-gap discharge)
±4kV (contact discharge)
Power Supply 24V/ 3.75A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL
certied)
Dimensions 255mm(W) × 170mm(D) × 48mm(H)
Weight 1060g
Chassis Material Aluminum
Color Black
Operating Temperature Operating from 0 °C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature −20 ˚C ~ 60 ˚C / −4 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F
Relative Humidity 20 ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 9 W

10. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
COAX Coaxial
DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting
HD High Denition
HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface
OLED Organic Light-Emitting Diode
OPT Optical

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