Installation and Operation Guide ® It’s Under Control® It’s Under Control AD-4x Audio Distribution System 70-210125-18 V1.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System Copyright © 2014 Remote Technologies Incorporated All rights reserved.
It’s Under Control® FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Read Instructions. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit. Retain Instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Follow Instructions. Install and operate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Accessories. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Portable Cart Warning.
It’s Under Control® SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyond that described in the operating instructions. Refer all other service needs to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service. The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System LIMITED WARRANTY Remote Technologies Incorporated warrants its products for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Remote Technologies Incorporated or an authorized Remote Technologies Incorporated distributor. This warranty may be enforced by the original purchaser and subsequent owners during the warranty period, so long as the original dated sales receipt or other proof of warranty coverage is presented when warranty service is required.
It’s Under Control® TABLE OF CONTENTS Federal Communications Commission Notice..................................... 3 Safety Suggestions............................................................................ 4 Limited Warranty.............................................................................. 6 Disclaimer......................................................................................... 6 Table of Contents..............................................................................
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It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 1 | WELCOME Thank you for using the AD-4x Audio Distribution System. With four audio source inputs and four zone outputs, wherever you go - the music moves with you. An integrated 8-channel amplifier provides plenty of power, while zone independent volume and tone control brings the sound to life.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 1 | PRODUCT CONTENTS Contents within the box include the following items: One (1) AD-4x Audio Distribution System One (1) AD-4x Faceplate Four (4) Four Position Phoenix Connectors One (1) Power Cord Two (2) Rack Mounting Ears with Screws One (1) Installation Guide UNPACKING AND INSPECTION After unpacking your new AD-4x Audio Distribution System, save all of the packing materials in case you ever have to ship the unit.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION The AD-4x provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: • Four analog stereo audio outputs (either 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers may be connected to the zone outputs - One 4 ohm minimum). • Four analog audio source inputs. • Cool Power® class-D amplifier provides twenty-five watts per channel. • Amplifier offers thermal and short-circuit protection. • Independent volume and tone control for all audio zones.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION AD-4x FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 1. Power Switch Turns AD-4x power on or off. 2. Power LED A blue LED will be lit up when power is on and will be off when the power is off. 3. Zone Power LED A red LED indicates, when lit, that the corresponding zone is on. 4. Recessed Zone Label Holders A recessed rectangle for placement of a name label (not included) for each zone. 5.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION AD-4x REAR PANEL 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 15 17 14 16 10 13 18 19 9. Remote Source IR Control Inputs These 3.5mm mini-jack inputs are for connecting to an IR output port of an RTI control system for control of a remote audio source. The IR control is then delivered over the same Cat-5 cable that runs between the AD-4x and an RSP-1 RTI Remote Source wall plate (sold separately).
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION AD-4x REAR PANEL - CONTINUED 15. +12VDC This 3.5mm mono connection provides a constant +12VDC output (500mA max). 16. Status This 3.5mm mono connection provides a +12VDC output when any zone is turned on (15mA max). This can be used to trigger external equipment. When all zones are turned off, 0VDC is present. 17. RS-232 DB-9 jack for RS-232 control of the AD-4x from a control system.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION RSP-1 REMOTE SOURCE PLATE* - FRONT 1 3 Remote Source L 2 R L/R 4 IR 5 L/R & IR 1. Audio Inputs - RCA Two RCA input jacks for connection to the output (left and right) of the remote audio source (Internet music streamer, CD Player etc). 2. Audio Inputs - 3.5mm One 3.5mm stereo mini jack for connection to the output of the remote audio source (iPod®, PC etc). 3. IR Output One 3.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION PDM-1 PHONE/DOORBELL MUTE PLATE* - FRONT The back panel of the AD-4x has a 3.5mm stereo connector input labeled “Mute”. This is designed to be used with the PDM-1 Phone/Doorbell Mute module. When the PDM-1 is installed, the system will temporarily mute when the phone or doorbell rings. 1 PDM1 Phone Doorbell Module To Mute 2 1. Phone - Doorbell Output - 3.5mm This 3.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION FREE STANDING The AD-4x ships with four removable feet that allow it to be placed on a flat surface. To maintain proper ventilation and cooling, do not install the AD-4x on a flat surface without the feet. RACK MOUNT The AD-4x can be mounted in a component rack as part of a comprehensive audio/video electronics system using the included rack mounting ears.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CONNECTING REMOTE AUDIO SOURCES (See “Connecting Remote Audio Sources” diagram) Audio sources that are located in other areas can have their audio signals delivered back to the AD-4x and shared among all of the output zones. NOTE: Local audio inputs (1-4) and remote audio inputs (1-4) are common, limiting the AD-4x to four audio sources total. Any combination of local and remote sources may be used, to a maximum of four.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CONNECTING REMOTE AUDIO SOURCES RTI XP6 Processor USB ETHERNET RTI COM EXPANSION Model XP-6 Advanced Control Processor RESET + STATUS POWER / IR POWER +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE + IR OUTPUT LEVEL + + + + RELAYS (+30VDC, 5A MAX) RS-232 1 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 RSP-1 Rear AD-4x Remote Source Source Plate Remote Plate RSP-1 Remote Technologies Inc. www.rticorp.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION WIRING FOR MUTE INPUT The back panel of the AD-4x has a 3.5mm non-shorting stereo connector input labeled “Mute”. This is designed to be used with the PDM-1 Phone-DoorbellMute module. When the PDM-1 is connected, the system will temporarily mute when the phone or doorbell rings. Doorbell The back of PDM-1 will accept up to two AC or DC voltages from two different doorbell chimes.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION SPEAKER WIRE TERMINATION Install the four supplied phoenix connectors into the audio zone outputs on the AD-4x. Connect the positive and negative wires for each audio channel output, keeping the proper orientation of positive and negative signal for each speaker connection. Typically, two-conductor speaker wire uses red to denote positive and black to denote negative. Some types of wire indicate positive with a line running through the insulation.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION IP CONTROL OF AD-4x UNITS - ETHERNET The built-in Ethernet port allows convenient control of one or more AD-4x units (maximum 8) using IP via an Ethernet network (LAN) from an RTI XP processor. Configuration of the AD-4x networking is done through a web interface which is accessible through any web browser (See “CONFIGURING THE AD-4X USING THE WEB INTERFACE” section of this guide).
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION EXPANDING TO EIGHT OUTPUT ZONES It is possible to expand the number of output zones using two AD-4x Audio Distribution Systems together. This allows four local audio sources to be delivered to eight zones. Local Source Cabling A “Y” cable will need to be used to split the audio output of the local audio source and wired to the local audio source inputs on both AD-4x units.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION AD-4x CONNECTION DIAGRAM Audio Output Audio Output Cat-5 Cat-5 24
It’s Under Control® RTI CB8 ZM-24 Transceiver Module RTI Remote Control RTI Keypads USB RTI COM ETHERNET XP-6 EXPANSION Model XP-6 Advanced Control Processor RESET + STATUS POWER / IR +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE + IR OUTPUT LEVEL + + + + RELAYS (+30VDC, 5A MAX) RS-232 POWER 1 2 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 RS-232 RJ45>DB9 Adapter AD-4x Audio Zone 1 Pre-Out Audio Cables Audio Zone 3 Audio Zone 2 Audio Zone 4 LAN Router/Switch (See IP Control section) RTI
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CONFIGURING THE AD-4X USING THE WEB INTERFACE The AD-4x web interface is accessible via a standard web browser (Internet Explorer®, Firefox® , Safari® etc) on a PC, tablet or smartphone. The web interface is used for: • Configuring networking - IP address etc. •T esting output zones - Each zone can have it’s current source, volume, power and mute status adjusted during the setup process.
It’s Under Control® WEB INTERFACE - STATUS PAGE After entering the IP address into the web browser and hitting enter, the Status Page will be the first page displayed. The information includes the AD-4x name, firmware version, IP address and MAC address. WEB INTERFACE - LOGIN To configure the AD-4x settings, click on the “Configuration” button to login.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System WEB INTERFACE - NETWORK CONFIGURATION PAGE Upon logging into the web interface the Network Configuration page will be displayed. You can also reach this page by clicking “Network” tab at the bottom of the web interface. IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT NOTES: •S etting a static IP address is NOT necessary and is discouraged. The RTI two-way driver uses the UPNP name of the AD-4x to find it on the network so a static IP is unnecessary.
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AD-4x Audio Distribution System WEB INTERFACE - ZONES PAGE The Zones page of the web interface is used during AD-4x setup, allowing you to adjust the source, power, mute, volume and the assigned group from a device with a web browser such as a PC, tablet or smartphone. View this page by clicking “Zones” tab at the bottom of the web interface. ZONE CONFIGURATION Click the “+” next to the zone you wish to configure and test. • Sources: Select the audio input source for this zone.
It’s Under Control® WEB INTERFACE - ZONES PAGE In this example Zone 3 is configured: • Source: 4 is selected • Power: is ON • Mute: is OFF • V olume: set to -30dB • Group: is a member of Group 2 31
AD-4x Audio Distribution System WEB INTERFACE - GROUPS PAGE The Groups page of the web interface is used during AD-4x setup, allowing you to adjust power, mute and volume of each group from a device with a web browser such as a PC, tablet or smartphone. View this page by clicking “Groups” tab at the bottom of the web interface. GROUPS CONFIGURATION Grouped zones will be controlled together, allowing volume levels to be adjusted simultaneously in multiple zones, such as in an adjoining kitchen/family room.
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AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 4 | SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply Mounting Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Warranty 115 AC, 120W Rack mount or free standing 16.9” (430mm) x 2.1” (53mm) x 13.3” (339mm) 11.0 lb. (5kg) One Year (Parts & Labor) CONTROL & CONNECTIONS Total Output Zones Four zones, two channels each (either 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers may be connected to the zone outputs) Pre-Outs Audio Sources Four, RCA jack pairs Maximum four, local and remote combined.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 4 | SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO Total Output Zones Four zones, two channels each Rated Power / Channel >20 Watts, 20Hz to 20KHz (RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 ohms) Power / Channel >25 Watts @ 1KHz (RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 ohms) Total Harmonic Distortion @20W/8ohm Total Harmonic Distortion @1W/8ohm 0.05% <0.05% S/N @ Rated power, IEC A-wtd, Source input shorted 92dB (mute +1) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz @ 1W/8ohms 1.5+/-0.5dB Input Overload Input Impedance 2.
AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 5 | TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having problems with your AD-4x Audio Distribution System, please read the information below before contacting technical support. If you continue to have problems, see Chapter 6 for more information on contacting RTI technical support. AD-4x DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY Symptom: No sound Possible Causes: - AC power unplugged > Check AC cable and outlet.
It’s Under Control® CHAPTER 6 | SERVICE AND SUPPORT For news about the latest updates, new product information, and new accessories, please visit our web site at: www.rticorp.com CONTACTING RTI For general info, you can contact RTI at: Tel. (952) 253-3100 Fax (952) 253-3131 info@rticorp.com RTI TECHNICAL SUPPORT At RTI, customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority.
AD-4x CHAPTER 6 Audio Distribution System | SERVICE AND SUPPORT Shipment of AD-4x for Service RTI will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this product’s warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, you may be charged for the repairs or examination. If it is necessary to ship the AD-4x for service: Please pack it securely (we suggest that it be insured).
It’s Under Control® INDEX Table of Contents................................................................. 7 Description....................................................................... 12 AD-4x Front Panel.......................................................... 12 AD-4x Rear Panel........................................................... 13 RSP-1........................................................................... 15 PDM-1...................................................................
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