Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Operations Guide
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Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Contents Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control: C2N-VEQ4 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ............................................................................................................
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control: C2N-VEQ4 Introduction Features and Functions The Crestron® C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet® 4-Channel Digital Volume Control module is a digitally controlled 4-channel audio processor that incorporates volume, tone, mixer and equalization capabilities. Each channel has independent settings for volume, treble, bass, mute, and mixer controls plus a 12-band parametric equalizer.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Input and output connections are completely independent of each other. Therefore, it is possible to have a balanced input paired with an unbalanced output and vice-versa. The treble and bass controls are independent from volume and are individually controlled for each channel. Each channel includes a muting relay with 100 dB attenuation.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Specifications The table after this paragraph provides a summary of specifications for the C2N-VEQ4 module. Specifications of the C2N-VEQ4 SPECIFICATION Cresnet Power Usage 8.0 Watts (0.3 Amp @ 24 VDC) 12 Default Net ID Control System Update Files 1, 2, 3 2-Series Control System CNMSX-AV/PRO CNRACKX/-DP ST-CP CEN/CN-TVAV Version 2.004.CUZ or later Version 5.12.63X.UPZ or later Version 5.12.63W.UPZ or later Version 4.02.4S.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 2. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems. 3. Filenames for CNX and ST-CP update files have a UPZ extension. Files on the website may be .zip or self-extracting .exe files containing the .cuz or .upz file. All can be obtained from the Downloads section of the Crestron website.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control C2N-VEQ4 Overall Dimensions 1.50 in (3.81 cm) 6.94 in (17.63 cm) 6.32 in (16.05 cm) 7.07 in (17.96 cm) 1.80 in (4.57 cm) 1.70 in (4.32 cm) C2N-VEQ4 Ports All connections to the C2N-VEQ4 are made through the ports on the rear panel. Refer to the illustrations and descriptions, which follow.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 balanced/unbalanced output (OUT) ports to an amplifier. Each channel includes a muting relay with 100 dB attenuation. G (Chassis Ground) Use this chassis screw to ground the unit to the amplifier and audio source common grounds. NET This 4-pin network connector is used to connect the C2N-VEQ4 module to the Cresnet system. Data and power for the C2N-VEQ4 are provided via the connection. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 7.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the C2N-VEQ4 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the following table. Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT 5 8.7 Tripled CAT 5 NOTE: All Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control possible for the control system to recognize a network device via its serial number, which is stored in the device’s memory. This method does not require that any devices be disconnected from the network; Net IDs may be set with the entire Cresnet system intact. This method requires the use of the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later. Use the appropriate method to set the C2N-VEQ4 Net ID. Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID) 1.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 “Set Net ID by TSID” Window 4. Click on the Search for Touch Settable Devices button. The system searches the network and lists all TSID-enabled devices found. The list is similar to the report produced by pressing F4 (Report Network Devices); the first eight digits of each line constitute the TSID number (hexadecimal form of the serial number). 5.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control “Serial Number to TSID Conversion Tool” Window 3. Enter the serial number or TSID number as instructed; press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number. NOTE: Enter serial numbers, including spaces, exactly as they appear on the unit label. Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case. Hardware Hookup Refer to the following hookup diagram. Complete the connections in any order.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 NOTE: An unbalanced input may use a balanced or unbalanced output. Likewise, a balanced input may use a balanced or unbalanced output. For connection details, refer to the following table and diagrams. Channels 1 and 2 are used as typical for all input and output channels.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com./ First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Modules Directory. Crestron SystemBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems. Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a C2N-VEQ4, developed for specific control system types: .smw projectname.smw (source file) .spz projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-series) .bin projectname.bin (compiled file for CNX generation) .
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Expanded PRO2 System Tree C2Net Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate a C2N-VEQ4 into the system, drag the C2N-VEQ4 from the Cresnet Control Modules | Cresnet Audio Modules folder of the Device Library and drop it in System Views. The PRO2 system tree displays the C2N-VEQ4 in Slot 9, with a default Net ID of 12 as shown in the following illustration.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 NOTE: SIMPL Windows automatically changes Net ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same default Net ID already exists in the program. Always ensure that the hardware and software settings of the Net ID match. For Net ID hardware setting details, refer to “Identity Code” on page 8.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Example Program Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control NOTE: Before attempting to program the equalization controls in SIMPL Windows, please study the example program. (Refer to “Example Program” on page 25.)There are some subtleties that must be carefully handled.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 C2N-VEQ4 General Audio Controls Symbol Input Descriptions Signal Type Name Value Definition Digital MuteOut (1 through 4) plus MuteAll 1/0 High = Mute On Low = Mute Off Analog VolOut (1 through 4) 0 to 100% -80dB to +20dB 0 to 100% ± 15dB 0 to 100% ± 15dB 0% = Volume set to lowest 100% = Volume set to Highest 50%=Flat Treble 0%= -15dB — 100%= +15dB 50%=Flat Bass 0%= -15dB — 100%= +15dB TrebOut (1 through 4) BassOut (1 through 4) Mixe
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control C2N-VEQ4 Mixer Controls Symbol Input Descriptions Signal Type Name Value Definition Analog In1-For-Out1 through In4For-Out1; In1-For-Out2 through In4-For-Out2; In1For-Out3 through In4-ForOut3; In1-For-Out4 through In4-For-Out4 0 to -800 0dB to –80dB Each analog increment of 1 = 0.1 dB Trim Controls – Slot 9, SubSlot 3 NOTE: Minimum operating firmware version 3.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 whatever gain setting was in effect. This is the same as recalling a trim preset in which every TrimBand value is set to 0. A rising edge of will also set all TrimBand values to 0. The Trim Controls symbol is illustrated below and on the next page; the tables following the illustrations provide join details. Trim Controls Symbol 20 • Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control: C2N-VEQ4 Operations Guide - DOC.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Trim Controls Symbol (continued) Trim Controls Symbol Input Signals – Digital NAME VALUE DEFINITION SaveTrimPreset 1/0 RecallTrimPreset 1/0 Clear Trims 1/0 Saves current trim values on the given TrimPreset#, on the rising edge of the signal. TrimPreset# range is 1 – 10. Recalls the current trim values on TrimBand 1-10 from the given TrimPreset# on the rising edge of the signal.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 The C2N-VEQ4 provides twelve filters for each channel, with five modes of audio equalization (settable using Digital Media Tools): • A ten-band graphic equalizer and a two-band parametric equalizer. In this mode, the first ten filters in all channels are used to set up the default frequencies (31.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control 5 = Bass Shelf (Uniformly boosts or attenuates all frequencies below the levels without affecting the frequencies above. The amount of modification is given by ). A Bass Shelf filter uniformly boosts or attenuates frequencies below the specified frequency while not affecting high frequencies above the specified frequency.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Filter Controls Symbol Filter Controls Input Signals – Digital NAME VALUE DEFINITION SaveFilterPreset 1/0 RecallFilterPreset 1/0 Saves the current filter values into the given FilterPreset# on the rising edge of the signal. Recalls the filter values from the given FilterPreset# on the rising edge of this signal.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control New Symbols The following new symbols have been created to facilitate programming for audio devices: • Analog Ramp (bounds limited) - Many of the values that the C2N-VEQ4 permits are limited to a specific range, such as a gain restriction of -36dB to +24dB. The parameters for this symbol would be a lower limit of 360d, and an upper limit of 240d. These values are multiplied by 10, as the C2N-VEQ4 expects the gain in units of 0.1dB.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Uploading and Upgrading NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/updates) for the latest versions of software and firmware. New users are required to register to obtain access to this site.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control NOTE: Use a standard DB9 male to female “straight-through” cable. Typical Connection Diagram when Uploading 1. Start SIMPL Windows. 2. From the menu bar, select Tools | Viewport to open the Crestron Viewport. 3. Refer to the figure after this step. From the Viewport menu, select Setup | Communications settings (alternatively, press Alt+D) to open the “Port Settings” window. Setup | Communications Settings Command 4. Operations Guide - DOC.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 “Port Settings” Window NOTE: The parameters shown in the illustration on the previous page are the port settings for a 2-Series control system. Consult the Operations Guide for the control system being used for exact parameter selection. 5. To verify communication, select Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control File Transfer | Send Program Command 3. The “Send Program” window appears, as shown after this step. Click Browse, locate the compiled file (.spz for PRO2) and click Open. This will display the program's header information and enable one or both of the What to Send check boxes. If the program does not contain any SIMPL+ modules, only the SIMPL Program check box will be enabled.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has the extension .upg. To take advantage of all the available features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware. Please check the Crestron website for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control “Open” Window 4. Browse to the desired .upg file and click Open to begin the transfer. Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. C2N-VEQ4 Troubleshooting TROUBLE Operations Guide - DOC. 6135A PROBABLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Green PWR LED does not illuminate.
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices.
Crestron C2N-VEQ4 Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations Guide – DOC. 6135A 04.05 (2008089) Specifications subject to change without notice.
