Operation/Reference Guide Tango Distributed Audio Controllers DAS-T0804-SIG 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller DAS-T0808-SIG 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller Distributed Audio Last Revised: 3/09/2012
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ a Tango Series Audio Controllers ..........................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications..................................................................................................... 2 Installation .....
Table of Contents Source Control .............................................................................................................. 18 Internal Tuner and Audio Server .................................................................................. 18 CD and DVD ................................................................................................................. 18 Satellite and Other ..................................................................................................
Table of Contents Programming Source Equipment ............................................................................ 28 Learn IR Commands ...................................................................................................... 29 Setting Gain/Attenuation........................................................................................ 30 Adjusting Input Attenuation..........................................................................................
Table of Contents AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications ......................................................49 Port Mapping.......................................................................................................... 49 Channels ................................................................................................................. 49 Levels...................................................................................................................... 51 Command Control....
Table of Contents MGVLr ....................................................................................................................................63 MSBSr,b ..................................................................................................................................64 MGBSr ....................................................................................................................................64 MSTRr,t ..............................................................
Table of Contents SGCIx ..................................................................................................................................... 78 SGCTx .................................................................................................................................... 79 Status Codes for SIRIUS Tuner ..................................................................................... 79 MCMD - Command Codes....................................................................
Table of Contents Source Connections....................................................................................................... 86 No Keypad Activity (At All)..................................................................................... 87 Keypad Lights, No Sound ....................................................................................... 87 Programming ..........................................................................................................
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Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Series Audio Controllers Overview The Tango Series of Audio Controllers allow centralized control of common audio equipment for up to 4 or 8 independently controlled audio zones per Controller. Each Tango Controller is capable of controlling the source via Metreau Keypad, RS-232, IP address (via the optional Ethernet Module), SWT Speakers (equipped with IR receivers), or the MIO R-4 AUDIO IR remote control.
Tango Series Audio Controllers Product Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the Tango Audio Controllers. Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply to both the DAS-T0804-SIG and DAS-T0808-SIG models. Tango Audio Controllers Product Specifications Models Available: • DAS-T0804-SIG Tango 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller (FG1103-01) Stereo Output: 25 Watts/CH stereo (20Hz to 20Khz @ .
Tango Series Audio Controllers Tango Audio Controllers Product Specifications (Cont.
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Installation Installation Overview Tango Series Controllers can be installed in a number of configurations depending on your audio needs. The capacity of a single unit is 8 independent zones and is typically wired with at least one Keypad or DAS-IRRXSWT Stealth IR Receiver located in each zone. In some cases it is desirable to operate a second set of speakers within the same zone controlled by the same Keypad.
Installation Speaker Wire Technology (SWT) Speaker Wire Technology (SWT) allows both data and audio signals to travel over the same four conductor wire. This remarkable technology removes the need for control wire since the control and audio signals are shared on the same wire. The reliability and simplicity of this system has been proven for years.
Installation Connecting Sources (Audio Inputs/Outputs) Up to eight audio devices can be connected to the Tango Controllers via the Sources INPUT and OUTPUT RCA connectors on the rear panel (see FIG. 1 on page 1). Industry standard RCA connectors provide line-level input and output connections for devices such as CD, DSS, MP3 players etc.
Installation SWT Connectors SWT cabling follows a specific pinout configuration that is labelled on the Tango Controller, Metreau keypads, and other Matrix devices, as shown in FIG. 5. L D G R L = Left audio channel (+) D = Data / Power (+) G = Ground (-) - also provides return for L/R Audio R = Right audio channel (+) FIG. 5 SWT pinout configuration Connecting SWT Keypads to the Tango Controller Metreau keypads connect to the 4-pin connectors labelled Zone 1, 2, 3 etc. on the rear panel (FIG.
Installation Connecting Paging Inputs/Outputs Paging Inputs are for Phone Systems or Communications Boxes. If the paging override is used, connect the paging Output connector on the Tango Controller to the Tango Zone Expander (FIG. 8): Tango Audio Controller Paging Out From phone system or communication box Paging In Tango Zone Expander (#1) Paging Out Paging In To "Paging In" connector on Tango Zone Expander #2 FIG.
Installation From Audio Device (L/R) Tango Audio Controller To Zones 1-4 To Zones 5-8 Tango Zone Expander 1 To Zones 11-12 To Zones 9-10 Tango Zone Expander 2 To Zones 13-14 To Zones 15-16 FIG. 10 Connecting the Tango Controller to Zone Expanders 1. Connect the RJ-11 jack labelled "Expansion Out" on the Tango Controller to the RJ-11 jack labelled "Expansion Port In" on the rear panel of the Zone Expander.
Installation Installing more than 2 pairs of speakers on any Zone output is not recommended without installing an external amplifier. 7. On the Main Controller, make the necessary NIC Port connections for the (optional) Network Interface Card and AM/FM Antennas. 8. Connect the power supply and power up the units. Refer to the Tango Zone Expanders Installation Guide for additional details. Zone Expander Addressing Use the 7-position Address switch (FIG.
Installation On-Board AM/FM Tuner Module Tango Controllers come equipped with one DAS-AMFM AM/FM Tuner Module (FG1110-01). Additionally, you can install a second Tuner Module, as an optional accessory. Refer to the DAS-AMFM Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions. The Tuner Modules take up the first (and second if two Tuner Modules are installed) source input on the Tango Controller.
Installation Connecting a Tango Amplifier Tango Amplifiers provide extra output power for up to 4 additional speaker pairs driven from one zone. The DAS-TAMP4-SIG Tango 4-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-21) is a 4-channel amp that supports an additional 2 speaker pairs per unit. The DAS-TAMP8-SIG Tango 8-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-22) is an 8-channel amp that supports an additional 4 speakers pairs per unit.
Installation MIO-R1 AUDIO Tango Distributed Audio Remote Control The MIO R-1 AUDIO (FG147-04) remote provides custom control features, contained in an elegant handheld device, designed specifically for use with Matrix Distributed Audio Systems using Metreau DAS-MET-6SRC keypads. The MIO R-1 AUDIO controls up to 8 different devices or Sources.
Installation MIO R-1 AUDIO Specifications (Cont.) Transmission Range (distance) with MIO IR Receiver • 100 feet at 38KHz Transmission Range (angle) • 140 degrees (+/-70° from perpendicular) horizontally from an axis extending from the end of the remote. • 50 feet at 455KHz • 40 degrees (+/-20° from perpendicular) vertically from an axis extending from the end of the remote. Top Components • LED - blue backlit buttons indicate device is awake • Display (OLED) - 128 x 32 pixels, active area is 29.
Installation 1 4 2 5 3 6 FIG. 14 6 screwpoints (battery compartment cover removed) Inserting Batteries into The MIO R-1 AUDIO To install your 4 AAA batteries into the MIO R-1 AUDIO: 1. Flip and turn the MIO R-1 AUDIO so that the buttons are facing away from you and the device is upside down. 2. Holding the device in both hands, place your thumbs on the battery door and slide the battery door free. 3. Insert the batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. 4.
Installation Tone Control & SRS Setting To access the Tone Control and SRS settings, press the TONE button. This enables the Tone Control Mode with BASS as the first mode selected.
Installation Source Control The source control functionality outlined below represents "suggested" functions. All source control buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right, Center and Center HOLD) can be customized via the Controller Menu for all sources except for the Internal Tuner, which cannot be customized.
Installation Direct Numeric Access Tuners Enter the station identification and press ENTER. Strings of 3 to 4 numbers are recognized. If a " • " (dot) is part of the string, then an FM station is assumed, otherwise an AM station is assumed. Example: 1050 + ENTER= 1050AM, 104 • 5 + ENTER = 104.5FM CD Player / Changer To select a specific Disc & Track, the format is DDD • TTT + ENTER (DDD=Disc, TTT=Track). Example: 11.
Installation Battery Type Pressing button 6 toggles the battery type between Normal and Recharge. The display indicates the selected type. The type of battery in the MIO R-1 AUDIO dictates the battery type you need to set. LED Awake Brightness Pressing button 7 toggles the Power LED brightness mode from LOW to MED and then HIGH. The display indicates the selected mode. LED Sleep Mode Brightness Pressing button 8 toggles the Sleep brightness mode from OFF to LOW and then MED.
System Integration Drawings System Integration Drawings SWT Distributed Audio Systems Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire IR OUT LINE IN Tango Controller Shared 4-conductor keypad/speaker wire FIG. 15 System Integration Drawing Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire Using the Audio Zone Expander IR OUT LINE IN Zones 1-8 Tango Controller LINE IN RJ11 Tango Zone Expander Shared 4-conductor keypad/speaker wire FIG.
System Integration Drawings RF Interference Shielded cable is generally not required for audio installations. Although the Tango Controller does generate radio emissions, it uses a digital signaling path during command entry. These emissions have been accommodated for in design and conform to RF emission standards. There are normally no ongoing data communications in the circuit path. Communications only occur at the time a command is issued from a zone.
System Integration Drawings Remote Amplifier Configuration In some cases, especially where the distance between the Tango Controller and the zone is unusually long, such as another building on the property i.e. cottage-to-boathouse for example, it is sometimes desirable to have a remote amplifier at the zone end. You may install a DAS-LLC to accomplish this task or you may build your own. FIG.
System Integration Drawings Split Zone / Analog Volume Control (Option 1) One Keypad In cases of split zones where more than one set of speakers are driven from the same Keypad (such as a Reading nook off of the master bedroom) it is sometimes desirable to place a volume control in the split zone. FIG. 20 shows the connections to a remote zone, and “Autoformer” volume control device. Inure that impedance setting don’t fall below 4 Ohms.
Setup and Configuration Setup and Configuration Overview Configuration and IR Capture take place on the front panel of the Tango Controller. Setting such as Favorites, Grouping, Bass, and Treble, Balance, SRS, Alarm, and Lockout functions are programmed from within any zone using the zones interface. (i.e. Keypad). We suggest you read this section carefully in its entirety before starting to program the Tango Controller.
Setup and Configuration Programming the Tango Controller The Programming Panel The IR learning programming controls are located on the front of the Tango Controller. FIG. 21 shows the front of the Tango Controller with the navigation array to the left of the readout. The array is used to navigate through the programming and setup of the Controller. Nav Up Nav Down Select Press the center button (Select) to access the Main Menu: Nav Right Nav Left FIG.
Setup and Configuration System Setup Mode screen Select Setup from the Main Menu screen to access the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 23): Exits this screen To the Clock screens To the Tuner screens To the System Setup Mode screen FIG. 23 System Setup Mode screen options The acronym "MRC" stands for "Multi Room Controller", and refers to the Matrix Audio Controller.
Setup and Configuration MRC Setup Mode Options screen Select Setup in the MRC Setup Mode screen (FIG. 24) to access the MRC Setup Mode Options screen (FIG. 25). Exits this screen To the MRC Paging screens To the MRC Gain/Attenuation Mode screens To the MRC Setup Mode screens FIG. 25 MRC Setup Mode Options screen options Program - Access the Program Mode screen, where you can select and program an IR Source device.
Setup and Configuration If the Source Type has not been previously selected, “Select Source Type” is displayed. [Quit] returns to the previous screen. Click “Next Type” to scroll through the following available Source Types: Select Source Type TUNER (Tuner) CD (CD) DVD (DVD) SAT (Satellite) AUDIO (Audio Server) OTHER (Other) XM (Custom XM) 3. Select the “Source Type” by clicking “Learn IR” for the particular Source being programmed.
Setup and Configuration FIG. 29 IR Commands - Messages Notes: Select [OK] to proceed to the next IR code to be learned. Some remotes may only send 1 command, in this case the accuracy of the IR learned will never be better than “50 percent sure”, however, the IR will work correctly. Once all IR codes have been learned, you will be returned to the Program Mode screen where they can either select another source to program, or “Exit” program mode.
Setup and Configuration FIG. 31 Input Attenuation Mode screen 3. Select a source (1-8) to be adjusted for input attenuation. This selection invokes the Set Input Attenuation For Source # screen (FIG. 32): FIG. 32 Set Input Attenuation for Source # screen 4. Select Increase and Decrease to adjust the input attenuation for the selected device. Increasing attenuation will have the effect of dropping the sound level, while decreasing the attenuation will raise the sound level.
Setup and Configuration Notes: Increasing Output Gain will have the effect of increasing the sound level, while decreasing the Output Gain will lower the sound level Output Gain can be adjusted in increments of 3dB as follows: 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15, +18 4. Select “Exit” to set Output Gain for another source. Paging Select Paging from the MRC Setup Mode Options screen (FIG. 25) to access the MRC Paging Mode screen (FIG. 30). FIG.
Setup and Configuration System Setup - Tuner Setup Mode screen When Tuner modules are installed (up to two tuner modules are available per Controller), they are dynamically detected and displayed on the System Setup Mode screen. Select Tuner from the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 23) to access the Tuner Setup Mode screen (FIG. 39). If there are two Tuner modules detected, "Tuner 1" and "Tuner 2" will be displayed on this screen, otherwise only Tuner 1 is indicated here. FIG.
Setup and Configuration System Setup - Clock Setup Mode screen Select Clock from the System Setup Mode screen (FIG. 23) to access the Clock Setup Mode screen (FIG. 42): Exits this screen To the Alarms screens To the Clock Setup screen FIG. 42 Clock Setup Mode screen Setting System Time In order for Alarms to work, a System Time must be set at the Controller. 1. Select Set Time in the Clock Setup Mode screen (FIG. 42) to access the Clock Setup screen that displays the current Time, Date, and Day (FIG.
Setup and Configuration FIG. 44 No Alarms 3. If an alarm has been set for any room/zone, the room number, source number and alarm time are displayed (FIG. 45): FIG. 45 Example: Alarm Room 1 “Next” will scroll forward through all set Alarms. Backlight Options Select Backlight from the Main Menu screen to access the Backlight Options screen (FIG. 46). Use the Backlight options to control when, and how bright the backlight will appear on the Controller’s LCD screen.
Setup and Configuration When you return to the Backlight Intensity options screen, the selected intensity setting will appear in brackets. To exit the screen, select Quit. Backlight - Mode Select Mode to access the Backlight Mode options screen (FIG. 48): Return to the previous screen Select an mode setting FIG. 48 Backlight Mode options screen To change the backlight Mode, select the option (i.e. Auto On, Always On, or Always Off).
Setup and Configuration FIG. 50 System Setup Mode - About 2. The following screen is displayed (FIG. 51): FIG. 51 About - Make a Selection 3. Select MRC to view the software version of the Main Controller and keypads. The following screen is displayed (FIG. 52): FIG. 52 About MRC # Select Quit to return to the About screen, where another unit can be selected. Select Main Keypads to view the software version of the Main Keypads. The following screen is displayed (FIG. 53): FIG.
Setup and Configuration 38 Tango Series Audio Controllers
Tuner Modules Tuner Modules DAS-AMFM Tuner Add AM/FM Radio functionality to your Mi Series or Tango system with the DAS-AMFM AM/FM Tuner Module (FG1110-01). Tuner Jumpers 20-pin Tuner Ribbon Cable connector Tuner Mounting Plate FM Antenna connector AM Antenna connector FIG. 55 DAS-AMFM Satellite Radio Tuner Module DAS-SIRIUS Tuner Add Sirius satellite radio functionality to your AMX Distributed Audio system with the DAS-SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner Module (FG1110-02).
Tuner Modules All Mi-Series and Tango Audio Controllers come equipped with a DAS-AMFM AM/FM Tuner Module. Since Mi-Series and Tango Audio Controllers support 2 Tuner Modules in any combination, the DAS-SIRIUS Module can either be installed in addition to the DAS-AMFM Module, or the DAS-AMFM Module can be removed to allow 2 DAS-SIRIUS Modules. Each Tuner Module uses 1 source input on the Audio Controller.
Tuner Modules Setting the Jumpers Mi-Series and Tango Audio Controllers come equipped with one DAS-AMFM Tuner Module, installed into Slot 2 (see FIG. 57). Mi-Series and Tango Audio Controllers support 2 Tuner Modules in any combination, this document describes installing the DAS-AMFM Tuner Module into Slot 1, leaving the factory-installed DAS-AMFM Tuner Module in Slot 2.
Tuner Modules Audio Controller Jumpers - Dual Tuner Setting If two tuner modules are to be used, the Audio Controller jumpers should all be set to ON, as shown in FIG. 60: Top Left of Rear-Board Pin Bus 3 TUNER 1 Jumpers 1 3 Tuner 1 jumpers (in ON position) 1 3 TUNER 2 Jumpers 3 1 Tuner 2 jumpers (in ON position) 1 FIG.
Tuner Modules Note the position of the Red and White wires relative to the connector FIG. 63 Audio Controller - 2-wire end of cable connected to the tuner assembly. Removing the Pre-Installed DAS-AMFM Tuner Module Mi Series Audio Controllers include one DAS-AMFM Tuner Module as a standard accessory. Since each tuner module uses one source input on the audio controller, in some cases it may be desirable to remove the tuner module in order to use that source input for other purposes. 1.
Tuner Modules Installing a Second DAS-AMFM Tuner Module The following steps describe installing a second DAS-AMFM tuner module into Slot 1 (in addition to the DAS-AMFM module that comes pre-installed in Slot 2). In these instructions, the second tuner is referred to as “Tuner 2”. 1. Remove the cover from the controller. 2. With the back of the unit facing you, remove the screws from the Tuner Option cover plate at the right top corner of the rear panel (FIG. 65) and remove the plate.
Tuner Modules FIG. 68 20-Pin Connector and Ribbon Cable 6. Replace the two screws that were removed when the Tuner Option cover plate was removed to secure the faceplate of the DAS-AMFM to the controller. FIG. 69 provides a view of the inside of the controller, with two tuners installed. 1 2 3 1 - Ribbon Cable 2 - Tuner 2 3 - Tuner 1 FIG.
Tuner Modules 8. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the cable loosely as illustrated in FIG. 71: Cable tie Cable tie FIG. 71 Cable Routing Installing the DAS-SIRIUS Tuner Module The DAS-SIRIUS Tuner is typically installed into Slot 1 (see FIG. 57): 1. Remove the cover from the Audio Controller chassis. 2. Remove the cover plate (labelled “Tuner Option”) on the rear panel (FIG. 65) to expose Slot 1. Slot 1 (Tuner Option cover plate installed) Slot 2 (DAS-AMFM installed) FIG.
Tuner Modules rear of Controller (side view) Slot 1 connector (connect to DAS-SIRIUS Module) DAS-AMFM Slot 2 connector (shown connected to DAS-AMFM Module) Tuner Ribbon Cable FIG. 74 Tuner 1 / 2 Module Connections (side view of Controller) Verify that all of the 20-pin connectors of the Tuner Ribbon Cable are securely plugged into their respective boards.
Tuner Modules Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription service. In order to use your DAS-SIRIUS module, you will have to activate your SIRIUS subscription. Until you have activated your subscription, you will only be able to tune to channels 0 and 184. 1. Once you have installed the DAS-SIRIUS module, you can activate your SIRIUS subscription by phone: Call 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474). 2. You will be asked for a “Sirius ID”.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Port Mapping This module uses multiple virtual devices in order distinguish events for one zone from another or to distinguish one input source from another. Input Sources use ports 1 - 8. Rooms/Zones use ports 1 - 64.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Tango Controllers - Channels (Cont.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Levels The UI module controls the Tango Controllers via level events (NetLinx command SEND_LEVEL) sent to the COMM module. The levels supported by the COMM module are listed below. These levels are associated with the virtual device(s) and are independent of the levels associated with the touch panel device. An '*' indicates an extension to the standard API.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Mi-Series & Tango Controllers - Command Control (Cont.) Command Description ?FWVERSION Get the device's firmware version. Syntax: ?FWVERSION This query should be issued on port 1. Replies with FWVERSION- Example: ?FWVERSION ?INPUT Get the currently selected input source. Syntax: ?INPUT This query should be issued on the port matching the room number you want to query.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Mi-Series & Tango Controllers - Command Control (Cont.) Command Description ?PROPERTY Get the value of a property . Syntax: ?PROPERTY- If the value is not initialized, an empty string is returned. This query should be issued on port 1. : SourceX (where X=1...8) = tells you what the source is programmed as on the actual device.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Command Feedback The COMM module provides feedback to the User Interface module for receiver changes via command events. Feedback is only provided when there is a state change. If no state change resulted from the command sent in, then no feedback will be returned. The commands supported are listed below. Mi-Series & Tango Controllers - Command Feedback Command Description BAND Returns the current tuner band.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Mi-Series & Tango Controllers - Command Feedback (Cont.) Command Description PRODUCT_ID Reports the current product ID. Syntax: PRODUCT_ID- This reply is received on port 1 after the module is re-initialized. : string Example: PRODUCT_ID-M104 PROPERTY Feedback on the value of property . Syntax: PROPERTY-, This reply is received on port 1. Note: An empty string is returned if the property has no value.
AMX Duet Module Interface Specifications Input Source Types Source Commands Referenced by Source Type Other External Tuner CD Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver Audio Server Delphi XM Internal Tuner 225,226 45,46,47,48 45,46,47,48 45,46,47,48 45,46,47,48 225,226 40 1,3 21,49 21,49 1,3 40 44 44 301 303 22,23 22,23 22,23 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 303 22,23 22,23 22,23 22,23 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 9,27,28,255 TUNER PRESETSAVE TUNER P
IR Commands By Source Type IR Commands By Source Type Overview The following table lists all available Source Types and the IR to be learned for each: Learn IR by Source Type Source Type Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result Select Source Type N/A N/A TUNER (Tuner) POWER ON Nav. UP = Seek UP POWER OFF Nav. DOWN = Seek DOWN SEEK + (kp UP) Nav LEFT = Prev. Preset SEEK – (kp DOWN) Nav. RIGHT = Next Preset BAND (kp CENTRE) Nav.
IR Commands By Source Type Learn IR by Source Type (Cont.) Source Type Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result DVD (DVD) POWER ON Nav. UP = UP POWER OFF Nav. DOWN = DOWN PLAY Nav LEFT = LEFT PAUSE Nav. RIGHT = RIGHT UP (kp UP) Nav.
IR Commands By Source Type Learn IR by Source Type (Cont.) Source Type Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result AUDIO (Audio Server) POWER ON Nav. UP = next POWER OFF Nav. DOWN = previous PLAY Nav LEFT = previous Page PAUSE Nav. RIGHT = next Page NEXT (kp UP) Nav.
IR Commands By Source Type Learn IR by Source Type (Cont.) Source Type Learn IR commands Nav. Button Functions & Result XM (Custom XM) POWER ON Nav. UP = User Defined UP POWER OFF Nav. DOWN = User Defined DOWN UP (kp UP) Nav LEFT = User Defined LEFT DOWN (kp DOWN) Nav. RIGHT = User Defined RIGHT LEFT (kp LEFT) Nav.
Serial Control Strings Serial Control Strings General Information Serial Port Communication Communication Settings: 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity Network Communication Communication Settings: The default operation of the network card is DHCP mode. This means that the Network Card will automatically attempt to locate a DHCP server and acquire an IP address from it. If this fails, it will revert to Static IP mode. The default static IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.1.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages Command Messages MVER Get Firmware Version Firmware Version Status: "MVERMxxx" where: 'xxxx' denotes the current firmware version.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) AMX AMX Beacon Poll AMX Beacon Response: (Note: v7 or higher only) AMXB <-UUID=v> <-SDKClass=w> <-Make=x><-Model=y> <-Revision=z> where: 1) ’v' = 'MATRIX-CTRL' 2) 'w' is 'DCTRL' 3) 'x' is 'AMX' 4) 'y' is 'MI-4', 'MI-6', OR 'MI-8' depending on controller hardware 5) 'z' denotes the current firmware version - or ERR MGBD Get Baud Rate Baud Rate Status: (Note: v7 or higher only) "BAUDxxxx" where: 'xxxx' is the current Baud Rate.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSBSr,b Set Bass, where: Bass Status: 1) 'r' is the desired room, (1-64) "MBSr,b" 2) 'b' is the desired bass level, (0-20): 0: level 1..10: -10..-1 dB 11..20: 1..10 dB where: 1) 'rr' denotes the room, valid values: 1-64 2) 'bb' denotes the bass level: 0: level 1..10: -10..-1 dB 11..20: 1..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSAOs Source All Off Command, where: Source All Off Occurred: 's' is the desired source (0-8) "MASOFFs,b8,b7,b6,b5,b4,b3,b2,b1" Use ’0’ for system all off. where: (Note: v7.02 or higher only) 1)'s' denotes the source 2) Bitmask denotes the zones that have been turned off - or System All Off Occurred: "MASOFF0" denotes all zones have been turned off.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MGSTr Get General Status, where: General Room Status: ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) "MGSTr,v,b,t,s,r,z,l,p" where: 1) 'r' denotes the room 1-64 2) 'v' denotes the volume setting, values are: 101: Mute 100..0: -100..0 dB 3) 'b' denotes the bass level, values are: 0: level 1..10: -10..-1 dB 11..20: 1..10 dB 4) 't' denotes the treble level, values are: 0: level 1..10: -10..-1 dB 11..20: 1..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSSTs,x Set Source State, where: Source State Status: 1)'s' is the desired source, (1-8) "MSSTs,p[variable]" 2) 'x' is the desired state, (0-2) 2: Pause 1: On 0: Off where: 1) 's' is the source, valid values are 1-8 2) 'p' is the source state, valid values are: 0: Off This command does not support internal Sir1: On ius Tuner (1-2).
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSBLr,x Set Room Balance, where: Room Balance Status: 1) 'r' is the desired room, (1-64) "MBALr,x" 2) 'x' is the balance value, (0-20): 0: balanced evenly 1..10: Full Left..10% Left 11..20: 10% Right .. Full Right where: 1) 'rr' denotes the room 1-64 2) 'x' denotes the balance, values are: 0: balanced evenly 1..10: 100% ... 10% Left 11..20: 10% ..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSRGs,b8,b7, Create Room Grouping, where: b6,b5,b4,b3, 1) 's' is the source which to associate the b2,b1 rooms, (1-8) 2) 'b8'... 'b1' is a binary room selection bitmap where all rooms to be grouped have a binary 1 in the room position. The most significant bit in 'b8' is for room 64 and the least significant bit in 'b1' is for room 1.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MRRGr Remove Room from Group, where: Room Grouping Status: ‘r’ is the room to remove, (1-64) "MRGSz,s,b8,b7,b6,b5,b4,b3,b2,b1" Note: The Room Grouping will be removed if less than 2 rooms are associated with the given source. where: 1) 'z' is the zone ID, valid values are: 0: no zone ID - all rooms in selection are not in a grouping 1..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MDGVr,i Decrement the Volume for a Room Grouping, where: Volume Status: 1) ‘r’ is any room in the grouping where: 2) ‘i’ is the decrement value or 0 for system default 1) 'r' denotes the room in the group, values are 1-64 "MVLr,v" 2) 'v' denotes the volume setting, values are: 101: Mute 0..100: 0..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MGFVr,s Get the favorite, where: Favorite Status: 1) ‘r’ is the desired room, (1-64) "MFAVr,s,f" 2) ‘s’ is the desired source, valid values are 1-8 where: 1) 'r' is the room, values from [1..
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) MSSDs,d Send Source Direct Data, where: 1) ‘s’ is the desired source, valid values are 1-8 2) ‘d’ is the direct tuning string, the meaning of the data depends on the source type: Note: The source type can be determined using MSTP command. 0: undefined – direct data is not processed. 1: AM/FM Tuner – station frequency; if FM then there will be a ‘.’ in the frequency string (eg. 103.1).
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.
Serial Control Strings Command Messages (Cont.) SGCTx Get Sirius Category Information, where Sirius Category information: 1) 'x' = Sirius number (1-2) "RSCTx`y`z" (Note: v7 or higher only) where: 1) 'x' is the Sirius number (1-2) 2) 'y' is the Category number (0-99) 3) 'z' is the Category name (eg.
Serial Control Strings Status Messages Status Messages ERR Error ACK Acknowledge Status PON Power On Status Note: Not used POFF Power Off Status Note: Not used MVERx Firmware Version Status, where ‘x’ is the current firmware version (4 digits) MCFr,s,z,c Configuration Status, where: 1) 'r' is the number of rooms connected, (2-64) 2) 's' is the number of sources connected, (4,6, or 8) 3) 'z' is the number of groups available, (r/2) 4) 'c' is the clock available status, (0-1) where: 0: no clock in
Serial Control Strings Status Messages (Cont.) MSCr,s Source Status, where: 1) ‘r’ denotes the room, (1-64) 2) ‘s’ denotes the source, valid values are: 0: no source selected 1-8: for sources 1 to 8 selected MSAONs Source All On Occurred, where: 's' denotes the source (1-8) (Note: v7.02 or higher only) MASOFFs,b8,b7,b6,b 5,b4,b3,b2,b1 Source All Off, where: 1) 's' denotes the source 2) Bitmask denotes the zones that have been turned off (Note: v7.
Serial Control Strings Status Messages (Cont.) MBALr,x Balance Status, where: 1) 'r' denotes the room, (1-64) 2) 'x' denotes the balance, (0-20) 0: balanced evenly 1..10: 100% ... 10% Left 11..20: 10% .. 100% Right MPRVr,x Privacy Status, where: 1) 'r' denotes the room, (1-64) 2) 'x' denotes the privacy status, (0-1) 0: Off 1: On MGSTr,v,bb,t,s,r,z,l,p General Status, where: 1) 'r' denotes the room, (1-64) 2) 'v' denotes the volume setting, (0-70, 101) 101 : Mute 70..0 : -70..
Serial Control Strings Status Messages (Cont.) MFAVr,s,f Favorite Status, where: 1) ‘r’ is the room, (1-64) 2) ‘s’ is the source, valid values are 1-8 3) ‘f’ is the direct tuning string; it can be from 0 to 7 characters long and is translated as specified in the ‘Send Source Direct Data’ command: Zero length data is returned if the favorite is not set.
Serial Control Strings Status Messages (Cont.) CSTv,h,m,s Clock Status, where: 1) ‘v’ is the clock version 2) ‘h’ is the hour, valid values are from 0-23 3) ‘m’ is the minute, valid values are from 0-59 4) ‘s’ is the second, valid values are from 0-59 CALMr,s,v,h,m Alarm Status, where: 1) 'r' is the room, (0-64) 0: all zones have no alarm set 2) 's' is the source, (0-8) 0: no alarm is set 1-8: alarm is set for the corresponding source 3) 'v' is the volume, (0-70, 101) 101 : Mute 70..0 : -70..
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overview Symptom Possible Causes Section Everything is dead Power Power All keypads are dead Power-cabling between MRC and keypad incorrect. Power (No lights) Keypad connections reversed. Keypad cabling Some keypads ok, some dead. Cabling between MRC & keypad shorted. Keypad connections reversed. Defective keypad. Defective cable. Keypad Cabling. Sources don’t work manually or automatically Power Power Sources and keypads work but no sound in zone.
Troubleshooting 3. Check to see that the IR emitter lead is securely fastened to the IR receiver on the source component and that you have the lead plugged into the appropriate IR output jack. These can sometimes be mismatched. When a keypad command is received and communicated to the source device, there is a LED that lights on the front of the Controller indicating the processing of the command. If the LED does not light with a keypad press, then it is possible that the device has not been programmed.
Troubleshooting FIG. 75 Rear View – Source in/out – IR Out When a keypad command is received and communicated to the source device, there is a LED that lights on the front of the Tango Controller indicating the processing of the command. If the LED does not light with a keypad press, then it is possible that the device has not been programmed. If the LED does light, there may be a problem with the infrared emitter lead.
Troubleshooting Programming Programming is an exercise unique to almost every installation and the most difficult to troubleshoot. Most common problems occur while teaching the Tango Controller to recognize and recreate the Infrared signals that controls the Audio Source Device. Technique and the flexibility to change your approach in programming will ultimately allow you to succeed.
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