Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Audio Server Operations Guide This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Audio Server Contents Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications................................................................................................................. 2 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 2 Physical Description.................................................................................................... 3 Industry Compliance ................................................................................................... 7 Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Network Wiring........................................................................................................... 8 Installation ................................................................................................................... 8 Hardware Hookup ....................................................................................................... 8 Programming Software .............................................................................................................. 9 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ................................................... 9 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder................................................................ 9 Programming with SIMPL Windows .......................................................................... 9 Example Program ...................................................................................................... 11 Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 12 Establishing Communication..................................................................................... 12 Firmware ................................................................................................................... 13 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 14 Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 15 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 15 Reference Documents................................................................................................ 15 Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 15 Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 16 Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 17 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 17 CRESTRON Limited Warranty................................................................................. 17 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Contents · i Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Audio Server Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 Introduction Features and Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Store and access your complete music collection via touchpanels, keypads and PCs High-performance digital audio server capable of storing thousands of hours of music Music can be sorted by title, album, artist or genre Individual play lists can be created Choice of 80GB, 160GB, or 250GB capacity Supports WMA, MP3 and uncompressed WAV formats Multi-zone outputs -- up to four discrete analog outputs Audiophile quality -- high-end Wolfson Delta-Sigma 24-bit DAC's on a dedicated audio board Optical and coaxial digital outputs Access On Screen Menu (OSM) control screens and view cover art on any video display, Crestron® touchpanel or Flash-enabled Web browser Access the music library from or any device running Windows Media® Player, Apple iTunes®, or other media player compliant application Transfer PC files easily using AAS as a network drive Ethernet and IR controllable Automatic integration with Adagio systems Gracenote CDDB® Music Recognition Service for CD cover art and information included Freestanding unit made of black metal with an extruded aluminum faceplate NOTE: Further information can be found in the Crestron Adagio User's Guide (Part Number 2014056). Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 · 1 Audio Server Applications Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 The following diagram shows how an Adagio home entertainment system, using outof-the-box functionality, might be configured to include the AAS. Adagio System Showing the AAS in a Typical Application Specifications Specifications for the AAS are listed in the following table. AAS Specifications SPECIFICATION Operating System Ethernet Encoding Formats Audio (Analog) D-A Conversion Frequency Response S/N Ratio Dynamic Range THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) Channel Separation Power Requirements Continued on the following page ® DETAILS Microsoft Windows® XP Embedded 10/100BaseT, static IP or DHCP/DNS MP3, WMA, WAV (uncompressed) Wolfson Delta-Sigma 24-bit 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB typical 100dB at 1kHz A-weighted >96dB 0.003% at 1kHz typical 110dB at 1kHz typical 60 Watts, 100-240V AC @ 50/60Hz 2 · Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Audio Server AAS Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION Operating Environment Temperature Humidity Enclosure Dimensions DETAILS 50° to 104°F (10° to 40°C) 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Black metal, extruded aluminum faceplate Height: 3.93 in (9.98 cm) Width: 17.20 in (43.69 cm) Depth: 14.49 in (36.08 cm) Weight AVAILABLE MODELS AAS-1 AAS-2 AAS-4 18.74 lbs (8.5 kg) Adagio Audio Server, 1 output, 80GB Adagio Audio Server, 2 outputs, 160GB Adagio Audio Server, 4 outputs, 250GB NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AAS by approximately two to three inches. Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your AAS. AAS Physical View (Front) AAS Physical View (Rear) Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 · 3 Audio Server AAS Overall Dimensions 1 2 4 Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 6 17.20 in (43.69 cm) 7 9 10 3.93 in (9.98 cm) 3 5 8 11 12 14.49 in (36.08 cm) 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 15 NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AAS by approximately two to three inches. Connectors, Controls and Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS CD TRAY OPEN/CLOSE MENU LCD Display Softkeys NAVIGATION TRANSPORT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plays and copies CDs. Button opens and closes CD tray. Button displays LCD menus. Text interface to unit. LCD-driven buttons. (5) Cursor and (1) Select buttons for menu navigation and selection. (5) buttons for PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, SKIP AHEAD, SKIP BACK. Continued on the following page 4 · Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Connectors, Controls and Indicators (continued) Audio Server # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS MODE ONLINE LED REMOTE SENSOR STANDBY LED STANDBY COMPUTER DESCRIPTION 8 9 10 11 12 13 Mode selection button. Indicates modem activity (the modem is not currently supported). Receives IR signals transmitted by the remote control unit1. Indicates unit is in standby mode. Standby On/Off button. Bidirectional RS-232 computer console port. 115.2k baud maximum (not currently supported). (2) Type A female USB ports (not currently supported). 14 USB 15 16 IR IN LAN (1) 3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack 2 8-wire RJ-45, 10/100BaseT Ethernet. 17 MODEM 3 4-pin RJ-11 56kb/s female modem port. 18 RGBHV OUT DB15HD female, RGBHV display output, SVGA 800x600, 0.75Vp-p nominal output voltage, 5.0 Vp-p nominal H and V Sync, 75 Ohms (R/G/B), 100 Ohms (H/V) output impedance. RCA female, composite. 4-pin mini DIN female, Y/C S-Video. 75 Ohms nominal impedance. 1Vp-p nominal output voltage. 19 VIDEO and S-VIDEO OUT Continued on the following page Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 · 5 Audio Server Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Connectors, Controls and Indicators (continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DIGITAL AUDIO DESCRIPTION 20 (2) JIS F05 (TOSLINK), S/PDIF, 32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz sample rates supported (input currently not supported). RCA female, S/PDIF coaxial digital audio; SRC supported frequencies: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz (input currently not supported). 21 ANALOG AUDIO IN RCA female, unbalanced stereo line-level audio inputs (currently not supported); Maximum Input Level: 2 VRMS; Input Impedance: 10k ohms. 22 ANALOG AUDIO OUT RCA female providing (1, 2 or 4 depending upon model) unbalanced stereo line-level audio outputs; Output Level: 2 VRMS; Output Impedance: 600 ohms. 23 POWER IEC Socket and fuse holder. 1. 2. 3. Refer to Crestron Adagio User's Guide (Part Number 2014056) for details on the remote control. IR IN accepts remote control information from other devices such as the Crestron PRO2 Control System. The modem is required only when there is no access to an Ethernet (broadband) Internet connection. It is not compatible with dial-up ISPs that require specific dialing software such as AOL and NetZero. 6 · Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Audio Server Industry Compliance This product is listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (E250365) As of the date of manufacture, the AAS has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labeling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 try 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. Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6465 Audio Server: Adagio AAS-1/2/4 · 7 Audio Server Crestron AdagioTM AAS-1/2/4 Setup Network Wiring Unlike other Crestron network devices, the AAS does not use Cresnet for communications between the device and the control system. The AAS requires the use of a high-speed Ethernet connection for control system communications. For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the latest version of the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is available for download from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). Installation CAUTION: The AAS cannot be mounted in a rack or at an angle. Damage to the internal hard drive and CD player may result. The unit must be installed on a level, vibration-free surface. Hardware Hookup Ventilation The AAS should be used in a well-ventilated area. The venting holes should not be obstructed under any circumstances. If the AAS is hot to the touch, consider using forced air venti ...