Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Operations & Installation Guide
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Contents CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card: CNXTA Description Functional Description Physical Description Leading Specifications Setup Installation Audio Wiring Specifications Hookup WAV File Audio Messages Downloadable WAV Files for the CNXTA To Record a WAV File Message To Convert a WAV File To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit Configure CNXTA CNXTA File List Export File List Button Import File
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card: CNXTA Description Functional Description The CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card, CNXTA, allows access and control of a Cresnet system through standard telephone lines. The CNXTA recognizes and generates telephone Dual-Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signals. When the CNXTA is installed, these signals are used by a Cresnet system to remotely operate any device controlled by the system.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA CNXTA Physical View CNXTA PHONE LINE IN+ INX INGND AUDIO IN OUT+ OUTGND 0.98 in (2.49 cm) AUDIO OUT 5.00 in (12.70 cm) TELEPHONE AUDIO INTERFACE CNXTA Ports The three CNXTA ports provide audio and telephone access to the CNXTA. These ports are described below. AUDIO OUT This port is a 3-position male connector and is used to output line-level audio from the CNXTA.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Leading Specifications The tables below provide summaries of the specifications for the CNXTA. Dimensions are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit. Leading Specifications of the CNXTA S P E C IF IC A T IO N D E T A IL S P ow er R e quirem e nts 24V D C C resn et pow er, load factor of three (3) W atts. V ersio n 1.30.0 1 or la ter 1 w ith libra ry update file sm w lib58.exe an d upda te docum ent sm w lib58.txt or la ter.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. 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.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Hookup Refer to “Audio Wiring Specifications” on the previous page and the example hookup diagram below. Complete the connections in any order.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA The five tables shown below list the names of the WAV files contained in each ZIP directory. The individual files can be combined to create custom messages. “To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files” on page 9 describes how to create custom messages. Dates and Units WAV Files D a te -U n i.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card To Record a WAV File Message NOTE: To record a WAV file, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities with a microphone-input jack, a microphone, and multimedia speakers. NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA To Convert a WAV File NOTE: To convert pre-recorded WAV file to a CNXTA acceptable format, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities. Multimedia speakers are recommended for an audio review of the converted file. NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files NOTE: To create CNXTA messages by combining individual WAV files, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities. Multimedia speakers are recommended for an audio review of the created message. NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card 3. Crestron CNXTA Select Edit | Insert File as shown below. Insert First WAV File 4. From the insert file dialog box shown below, browse to the directory or folder that contains the first WAV file to be inserted, and open the file. Open First WAV File 5. As shown below, move the file position slider (or click to where to insert another file. or ) NOTE: The figure below shows the insertion point near the middle of the file.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card 6. Again, select Edit | Insert File as shown below. Insert Another WAV File 7. Browse to the directory or folder that contains the next WAV file to be inserted, and open the file. 8. Repeat the above three steps until all desired files have been inserted. 9. Proceed to “Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit” below. To create another message, follow that procedure to step 9.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card 2. Crestron CNXTA When the Properties for Sound dialog box opens, click on Convert Now. Access File Properties Conversion 3. In the Sound Selection dialog box, make sure that the Format field has PCM selected. If not, select it as shown below. Select File Format 4. Make sure that the Attributes field has 8,000 Hz, 16 Bit, Mono selected. If not, select it as shown below.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card 5. Review the format and attributes then click the OK button. Set the File Properties 6. To complete the file properties conversion, click OK. Complete File Properties Conversion 7. Select File | Save (or Save As to rename the file) to save the file with the CNXTA acceptable format. Save File Operations & Installation Guide - DOC.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card 8. Click on the Crestron CNXTA button, as shown, to play and review the file. Play and Review File 9. To record, convert or create another file or message, return to “To Record a WAV File Message”, “To Convert a WAV File”, or “To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files”, respectively. Otherwise, continue to the next step of this procedure. 10. Select File | Exit to exit the Sound Recorder.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card NOTE: Only one type of WAV file is valid for selecting; a PCM format at 8,000 Hz, 16 bit, Monophonic. Any other type of file will bring up the Invalid Format message. Refer to “To Convert a WAV File” on page 8 to convert other formats. CNXTA Configuration Dialog Box CNXTA File List Overview The file list contains all files that are loaded into the CNXTA as well as the files that are stored on the PC.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA If only one item is selected and it contains a reference to a file that is stored in the CNXTA (it has the card icon), the Move command will be available (not grayed out). When selected, this will open a dialog box that prompts the user for a new file position. If the user selects anything but an empty file position as the new location, an error message opens and the move will not occur.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card SIMPL Windows is Crestron Electronics' software for programming Crestron control systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system. The next three sections describe the basic SIMPL Windows program that utilizes the CNXTA. The sections detail how the program works with textual descriptions and a block diagram.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA CNXTA Symbol The diagram below shows the CNXTA symbol in SIMPL Windows. The two tables following the diagram lists the inputs and outputs, respectively, and their functional descriptions. NOTE: The DTMF input and output names of the CNXTA symbol have been combined for clarity. Refer to SIMPL Windows for the discreet inputs and outputs.
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card NOTE: All inputs listed in the following table require DIGITAL inputs unless noted otherwise. CNXTA Symbol Input Descriptions IN P U T (S ) D T M F _ 1 to 9 , 0 D T M F _ *, # D T M F _ A -D Phone_en L in e _ e n A u d io _ p a tc h _ o n A u d io _ p a tc h _ o ff O ff_ h o o k O n_hook P la y R e c o rd S to p M u te D ia l D e le te M essage# P la y _ v o lu m e D ia le r F U N C T IO N (S ) G e n e ra te sta n d a rd D T M F 0 to 9 sig n a ls.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA NOTE: All outputs listed in the following table are DIGITAL signals unless noted otherwise. CNXTA Symbol Output Descriptions O U T P U T (S ) D T M F _1 to 9, 0 D T M F _*, # D T M F _A -D P h o n e_F A u d io _p atch _o n _F O ff_h o o k_F P lay_ F R eco rd _F R in g _ in R in g _ o u t D ial_ to n e B u sy M ess ag e# P lay_ vo lu m e C alle r_ ID F U N C T IO N (S ) R ecognize standard D T M F 0 to 9 sign als.
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Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CNXTA Troubleshooting TRO UBLE CNXTA does n o t fu n ctio n . P O S S IB L E C A U S E (S ) C ircu it ca rd is n o t p ro p e rly se a te d in slo t. S IM P L W in d o w s p ro g ra m e rro r.
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card Crestron CNXTA 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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