C-Bus™ Multi Room Audio C-Bus™ Products Training Course Training Guide 1250SM0907R10/09 Retain for future use.
C-Bus™ Multi Room Audio C-Bus™ Products Training Course 1250SM0901R10/09 10/2009 HAZARD CATEGORIES AND SPECIAL SYMBOLS Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
1250SM0901R10/09 10/2009 C-Bus™ Multi Room Audio C-Bus™ Products Training Course FCC CLASS B 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.
C-Bus™ Multi Room Audio C-Bus™ Products Training Course 1250SM0901R10/09 10/2009 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section contains important safety precautions that must be followed before attempting to install or maintain electrical equipment. Carefully read and follow the safety precautions below. HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher User’s Guide 560884 ZONES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Contents 1.0 Description 5 2.0 Important Notes 5 3.0 Using the Matrix Switcher 6 3.1 Powering the Unit 6 3.2 Front Panel Control 6 4.0 Annunciation 7 5.0 Rear Panel Connections 8 6.0 Care Instructions 6.1 Replacing the Fuse 10 11 7.0 Broadcast Audio 12 8.0 Troubleshooting 13 9.0 Electrical Specifications 14 9.1 Matrix Switcher 14 9.2 System Audio Performance 14 10.0 Mechanical Specifications 15 11.0 Standards Complied 16 12.
User’s Guide 1.0 Description The Multi Room Audio (MRA) Matrix Switcher is the heart of a C-Bus enabled audio distribution system. Used in conjunction with Multi Room Audio Amplifiers, the Matrix Switcher accepts inputs from several audio sources and distributes them to up to eight zones. Each zone (equipped with one or more Amplifiers) has control over which source it receives. Two mono audio inputs are provided to broadcast messages to all zones simultaneously.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher Digital audio C-Bus Only use F 3,15A L 250V fuse 1 IR OUT SOURCE INPUT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CAUTION: USE ONLY WITH C-Bus MULTIROOM AUDIO SYSTEM AMPLIFIERS ZONE 8 ZONE 7 ZONE 6 ZONE 5 ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 OUT OPTICAL IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 2 3 BROADCAST 4 USB C-Bus L Unit R Figure 1 – Never plug a C-Bus cable into a digital audio socket or vice versa 3.
User’s Guide The power indicator may be disabled by the installer (using the MARPA configuration software). Pressing a Zone selection button displays the name and input source of the zone (as shown in Figure 3). Pressing the button again within 8 seconds selects the next input source which is routed to the zone. In a typical Multi Room Audio system installation, there are several ways to change a zone’s input source.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher 5.0 Rear Panel Connections All connections to the Matrix Switcher are made via the rear panel. Connectors and indicators are identified in Figure 4 and described in Table 1.
User’s Guide Connection /Indicator Description Mono broadcast inputs (×2) Line level mono audio connected here is broadcast to all zones which have an analogue input source selected. There are two mono inputs with different priorities. Audio connected to the LO input is transmitted by Amplifiers at their current level. Audio connected to the HI input is transmitted at a preset level.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher Connection /Indicator Description Stereo analogue inputs (4× RCA pairs) Connect up to four stereo analogue inputs to be distributed to any of the eight zones. Mono level adjustment (×2) These adjust the level of the audio source connected to the mono broadcast inputs. Use a small flat head screwdriver to rotate the control if the audio source is too quiet or loud.
User’s Guide 6.1 Replacing the Fuse The fuse is located next to the AC power socket on the rear of the Matrix Switcher (as shown in Figure 5). To replace the fuse: 1) Switch the mains off at the power point. Unplug the power cord at both ends (the power point and Matrix Switcher). 2) Insert your finger against the right edge of the socket and lift the fuse compartment outwards. 3) Use a small instrument such as a screwdriver or pen.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher 7.0 Broadcast Audio The Matrix Switcher includes two broadcast inputs; 1 × high priority (labelled HI) and 1 × low priority (labelled LO). These allow a mono input such as a door bell, telephone extender or alarm to be broadcast throughout the Multi Room Audio system. Audio connected to the low priority input is broadcast at the currently set volume, to all amplifiers which are switched on and have Source Input 1, 2, 3 or 4 selected.
User’s Guide 8.0 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Explanation The Matrix Switcher no longer responds to button presses. Switch the Matrix Switcher off for several seconds, then on. Use the power switch on the rear of the Matrix Switcher, next to the AC power socket. Dynamic labels don’t work on a C-Bus DLT wall switch. There are several options which need to be selected for labels to function. These options are located: • on the More panel accessed by clicking the “More....
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher 9.0 Electrical Specifications 9.1 Matrix Switcher Parameter Description Supply voltage 240 V AC Mains frequency range 47 to 53 Hz and 57 to 63 Hz AC input impedance 47 kΩ Power consumption 200 W maximum C-Bus output voltage 36 V DC maximum C-Bus output current < 330 mA Network clock and burden Software selectable Analogue input signal level (Source inputs) 2.
User’s Guide 10.0 Mechanical Specifications 8.3 mm 8.0 mm 66.1 mm 5 6 7 8 280.0 mm 346.3 mm ZONES 1 2 3 4 424.3 mm 228.9 mm 30.
Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher 11.0 Standards Complied DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY Australian/New Zealand EMC & Electrical Safety Frameworks and Standards The Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher complies with the following: Regulation Standard Title Electrical Safety AS/NZS 60065 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements EMC (C-Tick) AS/NZS CISPR 22 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics (emissions) 12.
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Intermediate 3 C-Bus Training Course Programming Amplifiers Course Code: ICB003 Revision Number: V1.
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Contents Overview 4 1.0 1.1 Starting a New Project Creating a New Project 1.2 Programming the Amplifiers 1.3 Programming a Desktop Amplifier 1.4 C-Bus Control 1.5 Audio Levels 1.6 Remote Control 1.7 Amplifier Zoning 4 4 5 5 6 8 9 9 2.0 Cascading Amplifiers 2.1 Series Configuration 2.2 Parallel Configuration 10 10 11 3.0 C-Bus Input Units 3.1 Programming DLTs 3.2 Bass and Treble Levels Using One Button 3.3 Bass and Treble Levels Using Two Buttons 3.
Programming Amplifiers Overview This manual is part of the Intermediate 3 Training Course. It is designed to give the user a guide on how to program a multi room system. This manual covers the programming of the Amplifier range. The manual also covers the control of the amplifier via a C‐Bus input unit. Requirements of attending the Intermediate 3 course are as follows. The attendee must have attended a C‐Bus basic and Intermediate 1 course.
Programming Amplifiers 1.2 Programming the Amplifiers The Multi Room Audio Amplifiers are available in two ranges they are a desktop mounted amplifier and a remote mounted amplifier. The difference between the two amplifiers is the desktop amp has push button controls at the front of the unit it also has the ability to be controlled via a remote control (supplied with the unit). The front view of the desktop Amplifier is displayed in figure 1 IR Window Volume Control Figure 1 Power 1.
Programming Amplifiers Figure 3 Assign a Unit address for the amplifier and a serial number if it is available, then click OK again. The amplifier has now been loaded into the project. To open the GUI of the unit double click on the unit. 1.4 C-Bus Control Once the GUI is opened, select the C‐Bus Control tab.
Programming Amplifiers Bass, By assign a C‐Bus group to this option the amplifier Bass can be adjusted via C‐Bus. Treble, By assign a C‐Bus group to this option the amplifier Treble can be adjusted via C‐Bus. Next & Previous Source When the Next and Previous Source groups are used, the Amplifier will cycle through all the available sources in a given order (Local, Analogue 1, Analogue 2, Analogue 3, Analogue 4, Digital and Optical). This is fine for using on a DLT or Key unit if you have multiple sources.
Programming Amplifiers Assign a group addresses to each of the options under C‐Bus control. They should be given descriptions that are easy to follow and relevant to the zone you are connected to, eg Zone1 Volume, Zone3 NextSrc. As per figure 4 Figure 4 The ‘More’ button in the C‐Bus Control tab of the amplifier GUI gives you some options that help reduce the processing time of an amplifier and the DLT’s that are associated with it on the network. 1.
Programming Amplifiers 1.6 Remote Control The ‘Remote’ tab is not available on the Remote Amplifier, as this type of Amp doesn’t have an IR receiver. This part of the GUI however allows you to set which type of remote you want to use to control the Amplifier. A 14 key remote is supplied with the Desktop Amplifier the codes are already set for this type of remote. A C‐Bus 5035 remote is also compatible with this Amplifier and its codes are also set in the GUI.
Programming Amplifiers 2.0 Cascading Amplifiers There are two ways to cascade Multi Room Audio amplifiers, both suit different types of applications. 2.1 Series Configuration If all the amplifiers that are being cascaded on the one zone are to be controlled identically, i.e. all have the same volume levels and sources playing at the same time, then the amplifiers can simply be cascaded by connecting the ‘Digital Audio Out’ from one amp to the ‘Digital Audio In’ of another.
Programming Amplifiers ÅTo Matrix Switcher Zone Output Master L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R Slave L ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN R IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R R POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN EXTERNAL EXTERNAL POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Max 45m Max 45m Max 45m Slave L R DIGITAL AUDIO IN ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN Slave L EXTERNAL R DIGITAL AUDIO IN ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER
Programming Amplifiers In the Audio Levels tab of the Amplifiers GUI there is an option to set an amplifier as a Master or a Slave. This feature, along with some of the options in the Zoning Tab allow you to control the amplifiers on a cascaded zone much easier. If the amplifier is set as a slave then it looses its C‐Bus Control functions. Using one Master amplifier on a cascaded zone in a series configuration will allow you to control all the amplifiers identically.
Programming Amplifiers If you require individual control of the amplifiers in a cascaded configuration they each need to be assigned their own Matrix Switcher number and Zone number in the Zoning tab. 3.0 C-Bus Input Units A Multi Room Audio system can be completely controlled by C‐Bus key units, DLT’s and Touch Screens. These units are programmed using either C‐Bus Toolkit or PICED software. 3.1 Programming DLTs Key units such as Saturn or Neo switches are a simple way of controlling one zone.
Programming Amplifiers 3.2 Bass and Treble Levels Using One Button If you are using one button to control the Bass or Treble functions on a DLT you may want the levels pre‐set at 50%. To do this go to the key functions tab in the DLT and set the corresponding keys to those highlighted in the figure below. The Recall 1 level also needs to be set for this function to work properly. This is done in the Blocks tab on the DLT GUI as shown below.
Programming Amplifiers 3.3 Bass and Treble Levels Using Two Buttons If you decide to use an 8 button Neo or similar just to control your Multi Room Audio system you can use two keys to control the Bass or Treble to the same effect as that described above. The main difference being that instead of having a Downcycle function on the key for a Long Press, one key can be changed to Up Key and the other to Down Key, as shown below.
Programming Amplifiers 3.4 Basic Touch Screen Options Touch screens, be they black and white or colour, give you the most control over a Multi Room Audio system. Pages that are dedicated just to an MRA system can be set up and allow you to control everything from speaker balance to CD Skip. Multi Room Audio products can be incorporated into scenes to set an even higher intensity mood. The C‐Bus commands used on a touch screen are the same as those on a Key unit.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier User’s Guide 560125D Remote Amplifier 560125R Desktop Amplifier POWER MUTE
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Contents 1.0 Product Range 5 2.0 Important Notes 5 3.0 Description 6 4.0 Using the Amplifier 8 4.1 C-Bus Switch Control 8 4.2 Front Panel Control 10 4.3 Desktop Amplifier Remote Control 12 5.0 Reticulated IR 13 6.0 Using Headphones 13 7.0 Local Input 14 8.0 Rear Panel Connections 15 9.0 Care Instructions 18 10.0 Troubleshooting 19 11.0 Electrical Specifications 21 12.0 11.1 Amplifiers 21 11.2 System Audio Performance 22 Mechanical Specifications 23 12.
User’s Guide 1.0 Product Range 560125D Multi Room Audio Amplifier (Desktop Mounting) 560125R Multi Room Audio Amplifier (Remote Mounting) 2.0 • • • • Important Notes The Multi Room Audio (MRA) Amplifiers are suitable for operation in moderate to tropical climates. The units should be mounted indoors only. MRA Amplifiers disperse heat through the fins on their sides. Ensure at least 50 mm of free space is available at each side of the Amplifier for ventilation.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 3.0 Description A Multi Room Audio (MRA) Amplifier is used as part of a C-Bus enabled audio distribution system. It provides audio which is controllable via C-Bus wall switches and other C-Bus devices such as the C-Touch Colour Touch Screen. MRA Amplifiers are typically used in conjunction with the MRA Matrix Switcher. A Matrix Switcher distributes audio from multiple sources (such as a radio, TV and CD player) to up to eight zones.
User’s Guide Distr’n Unit Audio Source Radio Family (Zone 4) Kitchen (Zone 5) Bedroom 1 (Zone 1) Bedroom 2 (Zone 2) Bedroom 3 (Zone 3) Garage (Zone 6) Local Input DVD Player Local Input MP3 Player Local Input Computer Local Input CD Player Figure 3 – An example audio configuration with no Matrix Switcher 7
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 4.0 Using the Amplifier This section describes how to use an Amplifier which has been installed as part of a Multi Room Audio system, or as a standalone unit. Installation details are provided in the Multi Room Audio System Installation Manual. There are several methods in which a Multi Room Audio system can be controlled. The methods will vary depending on how the installer has configured the system and on which components have been used. 4.
User’s Guide The most common method of control is via C-Bus switches such as the Neo, Ulti Saturn and Dynamic Labelling Technology (DLT) range. Buttons on a C-Bus wall switch can be used to control the volume/on/off (combined), bass, treble and source selection. A C-Bus wall switch may provide both lighting and audio control. Two Dynamic Control buttons may be used to control equipment in different ways depending on which source is selected.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier Other C-Bus devices may be used to provide control over a Multi Room Audio system or standalone Amplifier. The C-Touch Colour Touch Screen is one such example. You can use the Colour Touch Screen to control a Multi Room Audio system according to a schedule. 4.2 Front Panel Control The Desktop Amplifier (shown in Figure 6), can be controlled from the front panel. Table 1 describes its button functions.
User’s Guide Mute Quick press: Sets the audio output (speakers and headphones) to a preset (typically low) level configured by the installer. Returns to the previous volume when pressed again. If the Power button is used to switch between standby and on, the Mute status is retained. Long press: Pressing the button for more than 400 ms causes the speakers (but not headphones) to mute. This state is reversed by another long press.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 4.3 Desktop Amplifier Remote Control The Desktop Amplifier has an infrared (IR) receiver built into its front panel. This allows you control the Amplifier with an infrared remote such as the MRA Desktop Amplifier Remote Control (shown in Figure 7).
User’s Guide 5.0 Reticulated IR Multi Room Audio Amplifiers can distribute infrared (IR) remote control signals through to a Matrix Switcher or Distribution Unit. IR is received by IR Targets installed in a wall or ceiling, or plugged directly into a Desktop Amplifier (refer to Figure 9). IR is distributed to Emitters which are plugged into the Matrix Switcher or Distribution Unit, and positioned over the IR receiver of the audio source equipment.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 7.0 Local Input MRA Amplifiers have local input connections on their rear panel in the form of two RCA type sockets (left and right channel). This allows you to connect a local line level audio source to the Amplifier, such as a computer, musical instrument or portable audio player. In some installations local inputs are wired to a wall plate, for easy access. In such cases alternative connections may be provided (such as a 3.5 mm stereo socket).
User’s Guide 8.0 Rear Panel Connections All connections to the Desktop and Remote Amplifiers are made via the rear panel. Connectors are identified in Figures 10 and 11.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier Connection /Indicator Description Speaker outputs These are used to connect to 4 Ω to 8 Ω speakers which are rated at 25 W RMS @ 4 Ω (or 6 W RMS @ 4 Ω if no external power supply is connected to the Amplifier). Digital audio (zone) input The zone output of the Matrix Switcher is connected to this input. Alternatively a Multi Room Audio Distribution Unit can be connected to this input, providing one stereo audio input.
User’s Guide Connection /Indicator Description Digital optical input Use this to connect a digital optical audio source to the Amplifier instead of the digital audio (zone) source. The digital audio format must be 44.1 or 48 kHz stereo. Some digital audio formats (such as surround sound) are not compatible with the Amplifier. Either a digital audio (zone) or digital optical audio source may be connected to the Amplifier, but not both simultaneously.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 9.0 Care Instructions Note the following precautions when using Multi Room Audio Amplifiers: • • • • • • • • Clean using a soft lint free cloth. Do not use chemicals or spray cleaners when cleaning. Do not operate with wet hands. Do not use hard, sharp objects to select the controls. Allow adequate ventilation. Do not cover the unit. MRA Amplifiers are designed for indoor use only. Keep the unit away from water and other liquids. Do not expose the unit to high temperatures.
User’s Guide 10.0 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Explanation There is no sound after switching the Amplifier on (sound worked previously). The volume may have been set to minimum, or the Amplifier may have been Muted (on a Desktop Amplifier) before the Amplifier was switched off. The default volume, bass or treble settings have changed (when switching the Amplifier on). If a power failure occurs when the Amplifier is on, the volume, bass and treble settings are saved and become the new defaults.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier Symptom Possible Explanation Dynamic labels don’t work on a C-Bus DLT wall switch. There are several options which need to be selected for labels to function. These options are located: • on the More panel accessed by clicking the “More....” button on the Amplifier’s C-Bus Control tab in Toolkit • on the DLT wall switch’s Global tab in Toolkit • on the Zones branch of the Project tree in the MARPA software. An Amplifier switches off, particularly when the volume is loud.
User’s Guide 11.0 Electrical Specifications 11.1 Amplifiers Parameter Description Supply Voltage 27 V DC (powered by Matrix Switcher via digital audio connection), and/or 24 V DC @ 3.75 A (via external switch mode power supply) or 21 V AC @ 3.5 A (via external linear power supply) C-Bus supply voltage 15 to 36 V DC @ 22 mA Power consumption 90 W maximum Network clock and burden Software selectable Analogue input signal level (Local inputs) 2.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 11.2 System Audio Performance Description Parameter Matrix Switcher + Amplifier* Distribution Unit † + Amplifier* Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz (+2.4/–0.75 db) 40 Hz to 20 kHz (±2.3 dB) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 20 W RMS into 4 Ω) 0.16% 0.20% Signal to noise ratio > 63 dB (peak, unweighted) > 63 dB (peak, unweighted) * Analogue inputs of Matrix Switcher/Distrib.
User’s Guide 12.0 Mechanical Specifications 12.1 Desktop Amplifier 8.0 mm 21.5 mm 194.0 mm 66.1 mm 105.0 mm POWER MUTE 180.4 mm 143.0 mm 30.
Multi Room Audio Amplifier 12.2 Remote Amplifier 28.6 mm 2.9 mm 180.0 mm 62.8 mm 175.0 mm 143.0 mm 24 8.0 mm 30.0 mm 105.
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Multi Room Audio System Installation Instructions 560011 560125D 560125R 560884 POWER Distribution Unit Desktop Amplifier Remote Amplifier Matrix Switcher MUTE ZONES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO R AUDIO L IR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DC 24V INPUT POWER
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Contents 1.0 Product Range 5 2.0 Important Notes 6 3.0 System Overview 6 4.0 System Configurations 7 5.0 4.1 Matrix 7 4.2 Standalone 8 Installation and Connection 9 5.1 Location and Mounting 9 5.2 An Example System 11 5.3 C-Bus Cabling 12 5.4 Speaker Cabling 14 5.5 Digital Audio Cabling 16 5.6 IR Target Cabling 18 5.7 Shielded Audio Cabling 20 5.8 Connecting Multi Room Audio Units 22 6.0 C-Bus System Clock 25 7.0 C-Bus Network Burden 25 8.
Multi Room Audio System 11.0 4 Unit Connections 53 11.1 Distribution Unit 53 11.2 Amplifiers 54 11.3 Matrix Switcher 57 12.0 Troubleshooting 60 13.0 Electrical Specifications 62 13.1 Distribution Unit 62 13.2 Matrix Switcher 62 13.3 Amplifiers 63 13.4 System Audio Performance 64 14.0 Mechanical Specifications 65 15.0 Standards Complied 69 16.
Installation Instructions 1.
Multi Room Audio System 2.0 • • • • • • • 3.0 Important Notes The Matrix Switcher has a built-in C-Bus power supply. Take this into account when determining the power supply requirement of the C-Bus network. Avoid laying analogue or digital audio cable alongside mains cable, to minimise EMI interference and signal disruption. Do not cover or block the vents on the Matrix Switcher enclosure.
Installation Instructions used to broadcast a message to all zones. Additionally each Amplifier is capable of accepting a local stereo audio input, providing up to seven stereo audio channels for each Amplifier. By adding infrared (IR) targets and emitters to the system, Amplifiers can distribute infrared remote control signals to audio source equipment via the Matrix Switcher.
Multi Room Audio System 4.2 Standalone In a standalone configuration a stereo audio source is connected to the input of a Distribution Unit. The output of the Distribution Unit is connected to the digital input of each Amplifier. RJ45 splitters are used to connect all digital inputs to a common Cat-5 cable run. A Matrix Switcher is not used. Up to eight Amplifiers can be connected in this mode using a total cable length of up to 45 m. This is illustrated in Figure 3.
Installation Instructions 5.0 Installation and Connection The most time consuming stage of installing a typical Multi Room Audio system is likely to be cabling and wiring. To ensure successful wiring and connection of a Multi Room Audio system: • • • 5.1 Plan – Consider the way the system will be used and create drawings to indicate where terminations will be located.
Multi Room Audio System Amplifiers and Switch Mode Power Supply Suitable locations for Amplifiers may include built-in robes, a pantry or in a ceiling space which is not subjected to high temperature. Alternatively Amplifiers may be located centrally with the Matrix Switcher. Air must be allowed to flow against the fins on the sides of the Amplifiers (by natural convection). Ensure that at least 50 mm of free space is left at the rear and at each side of the Amplifiers.
Installation Instructions free space free space 50 mm air vent Amplifier free space 10 mm Switchmode Power Supply for Amplifiers free space POWER MUTE 50 mm 50 mm Figure 5 – Clearance must be left around Amplifiers and their Power Supplies 5.2 An Example System In a Multi Room Audio (MRA) installation, you can locate an Amplifier and speakers in each room where audio is required.
Multi Room Audio System 5.3 C-Bus Cabling The Amplifiers and Matrix Switcher in a Multi Room Audio system must be connected to a common C-Bus network. Use Cat-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) C-Bus cable, and appropriately wired RJ45 plugs and wall plates. Pinouts and cable conductor assignments are provided in Figure 6 and Table 1. Label wall plates to differentiate between other RJ45 connection types (such as Digital Audio and Ethernet).
Installation Instructions L BR3 Volume DVD Family Play Skip (Zone 3) next (Zone 4) Light Radio DVD Dyn1 IR IR L Sw RJ45 Sw C C Vol TV Local Dyn2 M C Dining Lounge Volume C DA IR DVD Play Skip IR next C Sw Kitchen C Sw (Zone 5) (Zone 6) IR (Zone 2) Pantry Patio C L Sw BIR Volume DVD C A RJ45 BR2 Play Skip CA C next RJ45 Sw RJ45 Garage IR BR1 L Volume (Zone 1) DVD Play Skip Vol / Src Dyn1 Dyn2 next M Matrix Switcher, 3×MRA Amps, Source Equipment A DA MRA R
Multi Room Audio System 5.4 Speaker Cabling Depending on the installation, speakers may be mounted on a wall using brackets, or flush mounted on a wall or ceiling. When speakers are mounted on brackets, it is recommended that an RCA wall plate is installed adjacent to each speaker. Spring-release or screw binding post wall plates are used to connect to speaker outputs of the Amplifiers. Use low impedance speaker cable to connect the binding post (Amplifier) wall plates to the RCA (speaker) wall plates.
Installation Instructions R L BR3 Family (Zone 4) (Zone 3) RCA RCA IR IR L Sw Sw R R R b b M Mb Lounge Dining RCA R R b DA IR IR Sw Kitchen Sw (Zone 5) Pantry L Sw (Zone 6) IR R b BR2 (Zone 2) R RCA Patio R BIR R A bA Sw Garage IR R BR1 L (Zone 1) RCA R M Matrix Switcher, 3×MRA Amps, Source Equipment A DA MRA Remote Amp, MRA Desktop Amp Sw Speaker (wall surface mounted) IR Target (ceiling mounted) Speaker cable L IR IR C-Bus wall switch Local Input (o
Multi Room Audio System 5.5 Digital Audio Cabling A digital audio cable must be connected between each Amplifier and the Matrix Switcher. Use Cat-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) data cable, and appropriately wired RJ45 plugs and wall plates. Since Cat-5 cable may be used for several purposes within the same installation, it is recommended you use green cable for digital audio connections, pink for C-Bus and blue for Ethernet.
Installation Instructions L BR3 Family (Zone 3) (Zone 4) IR IR L Sw Sw RJ45 D D MD Dining Lounge D Sw Kitchen Sw (Zone 5) L Sw (Zone 6) IR BR2 (Zone 2) Pantry Patio RJ45 DA IR IR BIR D A DA Sw RJ45 RJ45 Garage M IR BR1 L (Zone 1) Matrix Switcher, 3×MRA Amps, Source Equipment A DA MRA Remote Amp, MRA Desktop Amp Sw Speaker (wall surface mounted) IR Target (ceiling mounted) Cat-5 cable L IR IR C-Bus wall switch Local Input (on wall plate) IR Target (ceiling mounte
Multi Room Audio System 5.6 IR Target Cabling An infrared (IR) target can be connected to the green Phoenix socket on the rear of each Amplifier. This allows an IR remote control to operate audio source equipment which is fitted with IR emitters connected to the Matrix Switcher. Figure 12 shows two methods of connecting an IR target to an Amplifier. A suitable IR target is the Clipsal 8050TT Tube Target mounted on a ceiling or wall (optionally via a wall plate).
Installation Instructions L BR3 Family (Zone 3) (Zone 4) IR IR L Sw 3.5 mm Sw I I MI Dining Lounge 3.5 mm I DA IR IR Kitchen Sw Sw (Zone 5) Pantry Patio L Sw (Zone 6) IR BR2 (Zone 2) BIR I A 3.5 mm IA Sw 3.
Multi Room Audio System 5.7 Shielded Audio Cabling Multi Room Audio Amplifiers have line level local audio inputs (LOCAL IN), which can be used to play audio from a locally connected music player or PC. Amplifiers also have volume affected line level audio outputs (ZONE OUT) which can be connected to other audio equipment. The Desktop Amplifier has a headphone output. These inputs and outputs should be cabled and terminated if they are to be utilised.
Installation Instructions L L Family BR3 3.5 mm (Zone 4) (Zone 3) IR IR L Sw Sw L R MR RCA Dining Lounge RCA + 3.5 mm R DA IR IR Sw Kitchen Sw (Zone 5) Patio (Zone 6) BR2 (Zone 2) Pantry 3.5 mm L H Sw BIR IR A RA RCA Sw Garage IR BR1 L L (Zone 1) 3.5 mm M Matrix Switcher, 3×MRA Amps, Source Equipment A DA MRA Remote Amp, MRA Desktop Amp IR Speaker (wall surface mounted) IR Target (ceiling mounted) Speaker cable H Headphone + Local audio input wall plate (3.
Multi Room Audio System 5.8 Connecting Multi Room Audio Units Once wall plate connections have been installed and cabled and speakers have been connected, you are ready to connect the Multi Room Audio Amplifiers and Matrix Switcher. Figures 15 to 17 show the connection of Amplifiers for zones 1, 2 and 6 of the example system. Figure 18 shows the connection of Amplifiers for zones 3, 4 and 5 (which are centrally located), and for the Matrix Switcher. Unit connections are identified on Page 53.
Installation Instructions Zone 2 Desktop Amp (BR2) L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Speakers - Zone 2 IR Digital Audio Z2 Z2 Local Input C-Bus Z2 Figure 16 – Zone 2 Desktop Amplifer connections Zone 6 Remote Amp (Patio/Garage) L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER Speakers - Zone 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IR Digital Audio Z6 Z6 C-Bus Figure 17 – Zone 6 Amplifie
Multi Room Audio System L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN Zone 5 Amp (Kitchen) EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN R Zone 4 Amp (Family) EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN Zone 3 Amp (BR3) EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IR Speakers - Zone 5 Z5 Speakers - Zone 4 Z4 Z3 Local Inputs C-Bus Z3 Z4 Digit
Installation Instructions 6.0 C-Bus System Clock The Multi Room Audio Matrix Switcher and Amplifiers incorporate a software selectable C-Bus system clock. The system clock is used to synchronise data communication over a C-Bus network. At least one active C-Bus system clock is required on each C-Bus network for successful communication. No more than three units on any C-Bus network should have clock circuitry enabled, so this option is normally disabled using the C-Bus Toolkit software.
Multi Room Audio System 8.0 C-Bus Power Requirements The Matrix Switcher has a built-in C-Bus Power Supply which provides 330 mA to the C-Bus network. Multi Room Audio Amplifiers draw 22 mA from the C-Bus network. The Matrix Switcher supplies enough C-Bus power for at least seven Multi Room Audio Amplifiers and seven C-Bus wall switches (such as the Ulti Saturn or DLT). The Distribution Unit does not connect to C-Bus and therefore does not impact on the power requirements of a C-Bus network.
Installation Instructions 10.0 Programming and Setup Once a Multi Room Audio (MRA) system has been installed, it must be configured using the C-Bus Toolkit software and the Multi Room Audio Rapid Programming Application (MARPA). Radio Tuner (Audio source #1) Infrared DVD (Audio source #3) Digital Audio Analogue Audio C-Bus Digital TV (Audio source #2) Unit 1 2 3 4 C-Bus Dimmer ZONES 1 IR Target 3 2 4 6 7 8 IR Target POWER Volume Radio Station+ Station- Computer (Local Input) Vol.
Multi Room Audio System It is highly recommended that you complete a C-Bus Training Course before configuring a Clipsal Multi Room Audio system. Sections 10.1 and 10.2 take you through the configuration process. These sections assume you are familiar with the C-Bus Toolkit software. They use the example system shown in Figure 19.
Installation Instructions 3) Create the Group Addresses. These are used to associate buttons on wall switches or a touch screen with Amplifier control functions such as volume and source selection. For each Amplifier, create a Group Address for each of the following that will be controlled from a C-Bus device: • Volume • Bass • Treble • Next Source • Previous Source • Absolute Source (used in combination with a selector) • Dynamic 1 • Dynamic 2.
Multi Room Audio System 4) A button on a wall switch can be used to select a specific audio source (absolute source). This is normally achieved by configuring the button as a scene. If you program a C-Bus DLT wall switch to select an absolute source, you must create a Group Address in the Trigger Control Application and an Action Selector (selector) for each scene. These allow you to send labels to the DLT scenes. Such a Trigger Control Group Address with selectors is shown in Figure 21.
Installation Instructions 6) Select the Units branch of the C-Bus Toolkit tree view and add the C-Bus units to the network. Figure 23 shows C-Bus Toolkit after adding the units used in the example MRA system. Added units consist of: 1 × MRA Matrix Switcher 3 × MRA Amplifiers 3 × C-Bus wall switches 1 × DIN Rail Dimmer. Figure 23 – Units added to the network in the MRA project 7) Configure the Matrix Switcher unit (if necessary).
Multi Room Audio System 8) Configure the Amplifiers. In a typical MRA system such as in Figure 19 the default settings on the Audio Levels and Zoning tabs are sufficient. The Remote tab (Desktop Amplifier) is configured by default to use the remote control supplied with the Desktop Amplifier. The C-Bus Control tab must be configured in order to control an Amplifier from a C-Bus wall switch. Select the Application first.
Installation Instructions Figure 27 – The C-Bus Control tab for the Zone 3 Remote Amplifier The Absolute source is used to select a specific audio source, such as Analogue Source 1 or Local Input. It consists of a Group Address and a selector (level). When selecting an Absolute Group Address, you are asked if you want to create levels for the selected Group Address. After responding with Yes, you can click the Parameters button to see which levels are used to select specific audio sources.
Multi Room Audio System Button 1 used for single button bass or treble Buttons 2 and 3 used for bass or treble pair Set Short Release to Recall 1 (or Recall 2) Key Functions tab Set Recall 1 (or Recall 2) level to 50% Blocks tab Figure 28 – Setting short release recall levels for bass and treble buttons Figure 29 shows configuration of the C-Bus DLT wall switch used in Zone 1 of the MRA example system.
Installation Instructions Absolute Source selection is a little more complicated, as it is best performed using a scene. To configure a button that selects an absolute source using a scene: i) Select the Scene function for the button. (Note that a button is referred to as a key in some versions of Toolkit). ii) iii) Properties button next to the Function. This brings Click the up the “Define a Scene” panel.
Multi Room Audio System Figure 31 – Configuring the Ulti Saturn wall switch for Zone 2 If a wall switch is programmed with one or more absolute source buttons as well as a next/previous source button, add the next/previous source Group Address(es) to the scene used for absolute source selection. This will force the scene button’s indicator to switch off when the next or previous source button is selected. This is shown in Figure 32.
Installation Instructions Figure 32 – Configuring a button for absolute source selection for Zone 2 37
Multi Room Audio System Figures 33 to 36 show the configuration of the Neo wall switch used in Zone 3 of the MRA example system.
Installation Instructions Figure 34 – Configuring the Neo wall switch for Zone 3 (showing Scene 2) 39
Multi Room Audio System Figure 35 – Configuring the Neo wall switch for Zone 3 (showing Scene 3) 40
Installation Instructions Figure 36 – Configuring the Neo wall switch for Zone 3 (showing Scene 4) 41
Multi Room Audio System 9) Configure any additional C-Bus units. Figure 37 shows the configuration of the 4 Channel Dimmer used in the example MRA system. Figure 37 – Configuring the 4 Channel Dimmer in the example MRA system 10) Connect your PC to the C-Bus network in the usual way and open the network (right click on the Network branch in the tree and select Open Network). Scan the units in from the live network (click the Units branch of the tree and then click the Scan Network button).
Installation Instructions Amplifiers in Standalone Mode When Amplifiers are connected in standalone mode (using a Distribution Unit instead of a Matrix Switcher), the zone number must be manually configured for each Amplifier. This is done on the Zoning tab, shown in Figure 38. For the Amplifiers used in the standalone configuration in Figure 3 (Page 8), the first Amplifier would be set to Zone 1, the second to Zone 2 and the third to Zone 3.
Multi Room Audio System 10.2 MARPA The Matrix Switcher needs to be programmed with the Multi Room Audio Rapid Programming Application (MARPA).
Installation Instructions 2) Select the C-Bus project you created in Toolkit, then select the network (Figure 40). Click OK. Figure 40 – Selecting the C-Bus project and network 3) The General branch of the Project tree is selected. The default settings on this branch are suitable for a typical single Matrix Switcher system such as the example MRA system. If you have multiple Matrix Switchers on the same C-Bus network (you can have up to three), you need to give each one a unique number.
Multi Room Audio System 4) Select the Sources branch of the Project tree. The Local source tab is selected (Figure 42). The Description of the Local source can be changed here. Its default is “Local”. The Description is displayed on the Matrix Switcher LCD when the source is selected. It is also displayed as the label for the source selection control group on a C-Bus DLT wall switch if DLT labelling is enabled.
Installation Instructions Figure 43 – The Analogue 1 tab configured for the example MRA system Figure 44 – The Analogue 2 tab configured for the example MRA system 47
Multi Room Audio System Figure 45 – The Analogue 3 tab configured for the example MRA system Figure 46 – The Analogue 4 tab configured for an unused source 48
Installation Instructions 6) Select the Zones branch of the Project tree. Select each Zone tab that corresponds to a zone used in the MRA system. On each: • enable the “Generate DLT Labels” checkbox if any C-Bus DLT switches exist in the zone • enable the Local Source checkbox if a local input may be used in an Amplifier in the zone • enter the Description (displayed on the Matrix Switcher LCD when a zone selection button is pressed).
Multi Room Audio System Mapping IR Codes to the Dynamic Controls It is recommended you import the IR codes specific to the devices you will be controlling. IR codes can be obtained using the Clipsal IR Code Learning Unit (Catalogue Number 5100RP) and the IR Reader Software. Together these products learn the codes from an Infrared Control and output them in XML format. 7) Select the User branch of the IR Library tree.
Installation Instructions Figure 50 shows how to map a remote command to a selector used for dynamic control. After dropping a remote command on a selector, you are prompted to select which channel or channels the IR command is to be output on. These are the physical “IR Out” emitter connectors on the rear of the Matrix Switcher.
Multi Room Audio System 10) Transfer the project to the Matrix Switcher. To do this: i) Ensure power is connected to the Matrix Switcher and the unit is switched on. A power switch is located on the rear of the Matrix Switcher, next to the AC power socket. ii) Use the supplied USB cable (1 m Type A to Type B). Do not extend its length or substitute it for a longer cable. Plug one end into your PC and the other into the rear of the Matrix Switcher. iii) Wait about 30 seconds for the driver to respond.
Installation Instructions 11.0 Unit Connections 11.1 Distribution Unit analogue audio inputs IR emitter output IR AUDIO R Power Supply input AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DC 24V INPUT POWER power indicator digital audio output Note: When connecting a Distribution Unit to an Amplifier which has a Power Supply (PS) connected, it is not necessary to connect a PS to the Distribution Unit.
Multi Room Audio System Connection /Indicator Description Power indicator Indicates that power is connected to the unit. Digital Audio Output This RJ45 connection outputs the digital audio which has been converted from the analogue input. This connects to a digital input on the Matrix Switcher or Amplifier. 11.
Installation Instructions Digital audio (zone) input Zone outputs Local inputs Speaker outputs Power LED L DIGITAL AUDIO IN R ZONE LOCAL OUT L IN C-Bus EXTERNAL IR OPTICAL TARGET IN Unit R POWER External power input Infrared input DIGITAL AUDIO OUT C-Bus indicators Digital audio output Digital optical input Figure 55 – Remote Amplifier rear panel connections and indicators Connection /Indicator Description Speaker outputs These are used to connect to 4 Ω to 8 Ω speakers which are rate
Multi Room Audio System Connection /Indicator Description External power input This provides power to the Amplifier (when a Matrix Switcher is not used). An external power supply also increases the Amplifier’s audio output capacity to 25 W RMS into 4 ohm speakers. Power supply rating: 24 V DC, 3.75 A or 21 V AC, 3.5 A. Digital optical input Use this to connect a digital optical audio source to the Amplifier instead of the digital audio (zone) source. The digital audio format must be 44.
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Multi Room Audio System Connection /Indicator Description Mono broadcast inputs (×2) Line level mono audio connected here is broadcast to all zones which have an analogue input source selected. There are two mono inputs with different priorities. Audio connected to the Lo input is transmitted by Amplifiers at their current level. Audio connected to the Hi input is transmitted at a preset level.
Installation Instructions Connection /Indicator Description Stereo analogue inputs (4× RCA pairs) Connect up to four stereo analogue inputs to be distributed to any of the eight zones. Mono level adjustment (×2) These adjust the level of the audio source connected to the mono broadcast inputs. Use a small flat head screwdriver to rotate the control if the audio source is too quiet or loud.
Multi Room Audio System 12.0 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Explanation There is no sound after switching the Amplifier on (sound worked previously). The volume may have been set to minimum, or the Amplifier may have been Muted (on a Desktop Amplifier) before the Amplifier was switched off. The default volume, bass or treble settings have changed (when switching the Amplifier on).
Installation Instructions Symptom Possible Explanation Dynamic labels don’t work on a C-Bus DLT wall switch. There are several options which need to be selected for labels to function. These options are located: • on the More panel accessed by clicking the “More....” button on the Amplifier’s C-Bus Control tab in Toolkit • on the DLT wall switch’s Global tab in Toolkit • on the Zones branch of the Project tree in the MARPA software. An Amplifier switches off, particularly when the volume is loud.
Multi Room Audio System 13.0 Electrical Specifications 13.1 Distribution Unit Parameter Description Supply voltage 27 V DC (powered by Amplifier via digital audio connection), or 24 V DC @ 500 mA (via external power pack) Analogue input signal level (Audio inputs) 2.8 V p-p maximum (31 k Ω) A/D conversion 16 bit PCM Operating temperature 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing) 13.
Installation Instructions 13.3 Amplifiers Parameter Description Supply Voltage 27 V DC (powered by Matrix Switcher via digital audio connection), and/or 24 V DC @ 3.75 A (via external switch mode power supply) or 21 V AC @ 3.5 A (via external linear power supply) C-Bus supply voltage 15 to 36 V DC @ 22 mA Power consumption 90 W maximum Network clock and burden Software selectable Analogue input signal level (Local inputs) 2.8 V p-p maximum (47 k Ω) Maximum power output 28 W RMS into 4 Ω (0.
Multi Room Audio System 13.4 System Audio Performance Description Parameter Matrix Switcher + Amplifier* Distribution Unit † + Amplifier* Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz (+2.4/–0.75 db) 40 Hz to 20 kHz (±2.3 dB) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 20 W RMS into 4 Ω) 0.16% 0.20% Signal to noise ratio > 63 dB (peak, unweighted) > 63 dB (peak, unweighted) * Analogue inputs of Matrix Switcher/Distrib.
Installation Instructions 14.0 Mechanical Specifications Unit Weight Distribution Unit 180 g Desktop Amplifier Remote Amplifier Matrix Switcher Distribution Unit 165.5 mm IR AUDIO R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DC 24V INPUT 50 mm POWER 142.5 mm 30.
Multi Room Audio System Desktop Amplifier 8.0 mm 21.5 mm 194.0 mm 66.1 mm 105.0 mm POWER MUTE 180.4 mm 143.0 mm 66 30.
Installation Instructions Remote Amplifier 28.6 mm 2.9 mm 180.0 mm 62.8 mm 175.0 mm 143.0 mm 8.0 mm 105.0 mm 30.
Multi Room Audio System Matrix Switcher 8.3 mm 8.0 mm 66.1 mm 5 6 7 8 280.0 mm 346.3 mm ZONES 1 2 3 4 424.3 mm 228.9 mm 68 30.
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Multi Room Audio System 16.0 Warranty The Multi Room Audio Distribution Unit, Amplifiers and Matrix Switcher carry a two year warranty against manufacturing defects (refer to the Warranty Statement).
C-Bus Multi Room Audio System 560011 – Audio Distribution Unit The C-Bus Audio Distribution Unit is an optional device, which can be used with the C-Bus Multi Room Audio System to further enhance Clipsal’s cost effective audio product family. The C-Bus Audio Distribution Unit distributes a single digitised stereo audio input source to multiple locations via amplifiers wired in a parallel format (using RJ45 double adaptors, Cat. No. 5600TEE).
SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics 24 V DC ≤ 0.05% 100 Hz to 20 kHz Supply Harmonic distortion Frequency response Mechanical Characteristics 165.5 × 50 × 34 mm 2 × RCA (L/R) 1 × RJ45 Yes Dimensions (W × H × D) Stereo Connection Digital Audio Connection IR Emitter Port Environmental Characteristics 10 to 40 °C 10 to 90% RH non-condensing Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 2 YEAR WARRANTY 1.
Intermediate 3 C-Bus Training Course MARPA Software Course Code: ICB003 Revision Number: V1.
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Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 Introduction Opening the Software Starting a project General 4.1 MRA Matrix Switcher Number 4.2 Enable Front Panel Status LED 4.3 High Priority Broadcast Properties Sources 5.1 Local 5.2 Analogue sources 5.3 General 5.4 Dynamic 1 Configuration 5.5 Dynamic 2 Configuration 5.6 Digital and Optical source IR Library 6.
MARPA Software 1.0 Introduction The Matrix Switcher is Part of the Multi Room Audio system. The Multi Room Audio Rapid Programming Application (MARPA) is used to configure the Matrix Switcher. The purpose of this manual is to set up a basic configuration of the Matrix switcher. For programming of the amplifier please refer to the programming Amplifiers training manual. It is expected that the user of this manual has a good understanding of C‐Bus programming. 2.
MARPA Software 3.0 Starting a New Project Once the MARPA software is open select the “Create New Project” option as per Figure 2. Create New Project Figure 2 The software will then connect to C‐gate to get the C‐Bus projects stored on the computer. As per Figure 3.
MARPA Software The project properties will then open as per Figure 4. Select the C‐Bus project to be used in this project and then select the network that the matrix switcher is connected to. The comment option is used to put any comments about locality of the matrix switcher or any other information that you decide. Once you have finished filling in the project properties select the ok button.
MARPA Software 4.0 General The first screen to appear is the general screen as per Figure 5. In this screen you can set the General options of the matrix switcher. Figure 5 4.1 MRA Matrix Switcher Number It is possible to have three matrix switchers on a network. If more than one switcher is on the network you need to assign the switcher a number. By default the matrix switcher number is set to number One. 4.
MARPA Software 4.3 High Priority Broadcast Properties There is a slider for setting the broadcast volume. From the menu option on the left of the screen select the next option, which is the sources option as per Figure 6. Figure 6 5.0 Sources In the sources option you have the ability to name the sources that are connected to the Matrix Switcher. The sources available are as follows. 5.1 Local The Local source is unique to each amplifier.
MARPA Software 5.2 Analogue Sources There are four available stereo analogue sources (RCA connection) available on the Matrix switcher. Select the analogue 1 source tab as per Figure 7. Figure 7 The following options are applicable to all of the analogue sources 5.3 General Include this source in “Next” and “Previous” navigation If this option is selected the source will be included in the next and previous option. If the source is not being used this option would be not selected.
MARPA Software Preamp Gain The preamp gain can be set from +6 db to ‐6 db. Depending on what source is plugged in the preamp gain may need to be adjusted. Some audio source give a higher output than other sources they should be adjusted to so that the volume output is the same for each source. 5.4 Dynamic 1 Configuration When programming the amplifiers there is an option to create a group under the Dynamic 1 option. This Dynamic button will change depending on which source is selected.
MARPA Software Action Selector The action selector is a level within a group address. There are 255 levels available within each group address. The action level is used as a trigger point of an event. For this example you will add an action selector and call it DVD Play as per Figure 9. You will add the IR Commands in the C‐Bus IR maps section. Figure 9 5.5 Dynamic 2 Configuration The set up of the Dynamic 2 option is set up the same as the dynamic 1 option.
MARPA Software For every source other than the Local source, the Dynamic 1 & 2 buttons have the ability to trigger a different event. When an amplifier has selected a source, the dynamic 1 & 2 buttons when pressed will trigger the events programmed for that source. 5.6 Digital and Optical Source The digital source is a Cat‐5 input and is used to add the single channel distributor or another digital source to the system. The Optical source is used to add an optical input to the system.
MARPA Software The IR Library is broken into two sections they are as follows. User The user library is the IR devices that have been learnt previously by the user using a 5100RP (IR Learner.) For information on how to learn the codes from an IR device please refer to the IR Reader training manual. Default The default library is a list of pre‐learnt IR devices these devices come standard with the MARPA software. Select the user library.
MARPA Software 6.1 adding an IR device Figure 12 To add a learnt IR device select the Import button as per Figure 12. The folder option will then appear. Locate the folder the IR device file is stored and then double left click on the file as per Figure 13. If you have used the CIRCA software previously the IR codes will be stored in the ‘ImportDataIn’ folder. The IR device file will then appear in the User library.
MARPA Software Once you have imported the file select the file and then select the “Add to project” button as per Figure 14. Add to project Figure 14 An information box will appear showing that the device has been added to the project. Now that the IR device is in the project you need to add the IR codes to the C‐Bus action selectors to do this select the C‐Bus IR maps option. 7.0 C-Bus IR Maps To set up the IR association to the C‐Bus level select the add button as per Figure 15.
MARPA Software Figure 16 Once you have read the guide select OK. On the left of the screen the C‐Bus groups in the project are displayed and on the right of the screen is the IR devices for the project are displayed. Select the Trigger control application and then the DVD Control group address as per Figure 17.
MARPA Software For this project the DSE DVD player has been selected as the IR device select the + button next to the DSE Slimline and the list of IR codes available will be displayed as per Figure 18. Figure 18 Select the Play/pause code on the DSE Slimline by left clicking and then holding down the Left mouse button drag the code to the Action Selector “Play” under the DVD control group address.
MARPA Software Once you have selected the IR codes for the project select the close option. The information for the IR codes will then be displayed as per Figure 20. Figure 20 If you need to edit an IR code double left click on the code to bring up the editor as per Figure 21.
MARPA Software From this screen the C‐Bus groups command, channel output can be changed. The transmit count can also be changed. When a C‐Bus button is selected the total number of frames of information played is 4, for codes such as volume or Fwd it may be required to increase the number of frames played whilst the button is pressed. Each source (except for the Local source) has the Dynamic 1&2 option. An IR code can be assigned to the Dynamic 1&2 for each source.
MARPA Software 9.0 Transfer to unit Once the programming has been completed the project needs to be transferred to the Matrix switcher. The matrix switcher has a USB connection at the back for downloading. A USB cable is supplied with the Matrix Switcher. Do not lengthen this cable otherwise communication may fail. When the Matrix Switcher is plugged into the computer it will automatically load the drivers to communicate with your computer.
Intermediate 3 C-Bus Training Course Infrared Reader Course Code: ICB003 Revision Number: V1.
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Contents Scope Learning Outcomes 1.0 2.0 3.0 Introduction 1.1 Product Range 1.2 Product Description Software Installation 2.1 Infrared Reader Software Installation Infrared Reader Software 3.1 Software Configuration 3.2 IR Reader Wizard 3.
Infrared Reader Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use the C‐Bus Infrared Reader and software. A fundamental technical background is required. The manual includes: • Infrared Software installation • Hardware Installation • Learning infrared codes. It is an ideal preparation before attending the C‐Bus Basic Training Course. To get the most out of this manual, be sure to: • read all chapters • perform all exercises • answer all questions.
Infrared Reader Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, you should competent in: • installing the Infrared Reader Software • using the Infrared Reader Software. Assessment This manual is to be used as a workbook. It has a number of questions and tasks at the end of each chapter, which highlight the learning objectives. At the rear of the manual there is an answer section for all the questions in the manual.
Infrared Reader 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Product Range The C‐Bus Infrared Reader (5100RP) is an accessory to the: • 5034NIRT ‐ Infrared Transmitter Unit • 56004 ‐ Audio Matrix Switcher. 1.2 Product Description The C‐Bus Infrared Reader allows you to learn infrared codes from third party remote controls. It connects to the PC via the Universal Serial Bus (USB). A specialised software application is provided for use with the Infrared Reader. The software allows you to create *.
Infrared Reader 2.0 Software Installation To install the latest Infrared Reader software, visit the downloads page on the Clipsal Integrated Systems website. Visit this site regularly to check for updates. 2.1 Infrared Reader Installation Once the installation process has been initialised, the screen shown in Figure 1 will appear.
Infrared Reader Click on the Next > button to continue the installation process. Once the installation process has been completed, the screen shown in Figure 2 will appear.
Infrared Reader 3.0 Infrared Reader Software To run the Infrared Reader software click on the Windows Start button and navigate to the Clipsal folder. Inside the Clipsal folder there will be another folder called IR Reader, which contains the executable file to run the Infrared Reader Software. 3.1 Software Configuration Once the Infrared Software is running, the screen shown in Figure 3 will appear.
Infrared Reader To connect the Infrared Reader software, navigate to the Comm Port Drop down menu and select the appropriate USB COM Port (check the Windows Device Manager). If the software has connected to the hardware successfully, the screen in Figure 4 will appear. Figure 4 – Successful connection to the Infrared Reader software 3.2 IR Reader Wizard To begin programming, click on the Wizard button. The Wizard in Figure 5 will appear.
Infrared Reader Remote Details The Remote Details page of the wizard provides a series of options to input information regarding the remote control and the device it controls. Figure 6 – Remote Details Screen There are various parameters on the Remote Details page that you need to define. These parameters and their description are outlined in Table 1. This data will be added to the infrared library which contains all the infrared codes for the remote that is being learnt.
Infrared Reader Getting The Protocol The “Getting the Protocol” page in Figure 7, allows you to: • learn Infrared Commands • select a specific Infrared Protocol. Figure 7 – Getting the protocol There are two parameters in the “Getting the Protocol” page. These parameters and their description are outlined in Table 2. Learn IR Protocol Allows you to determine if the remote control you are learning is already know about by the software.
Infrared Reader Learn Remote Control Protocol To learn a remote control protocol, there is a five step process that needs to be followed. Table 3 displays the process that needs to be followed. Step 1 Click on the learn button in the Learn Remote Control Protocol page. The IR Rx LED on the Infrared Reader will illuminate. Step 2 Point the infrared window on the remote control at the target of the Infrared Reader, and follow the prompt for the next learn command.
Infrared Reader To select a standard protocol from the wizard, you must follow most of the steps listed in the wizard. The difference is that an infrared protocol can be selected rather than learning it.
Infrared Reader Get Button Template The Get Button Template page of the wizard allows you to add, remove and edit remote control buttons.. This allows a custom template to be created for the specific remote control. Figure 9 displays a custom template that caters exactly for the remote being learned. On occasions it may be easier to delete all the buttons in the default template and start from the beginning, making sure no remote control buttons are missed.
Infrared Reader To learn an infrared command from another remote control follow the five step procedure listed in Table 4. Step 1 Click on the Add icon on the Get Button Template page. Step 2 The window in Figure 11 will appear. Enter the name of the remote control button you are learning into the Name field. Step 3 Point the infrared port of the remote control at the target of the Infrared Reader.
Infrared Reader Another option would be to enter the button names only (and not learn the infrared codes) in the Edit Button screen in figure 10. This will allow you to learn the command at a later stage as shown in Figure 12. Learn Buttons Figure 12 shows the wizard once all of the commands have been learned for the specific remote control.
Infrared Reader Save To File The final page of the wizard allows you to save the learnt infrared codes to an *.xml file.
Infrared Reader 3.3 Saving the Infrared Commands Once the codes have been learned, the infrared information will be displayed in the main view of the software as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 – Completed main screen view If you have not completed the steps in section 3.2.6, then perform the following steps. The infrared codes are now ready to be saved in an infrared library. To do this, click on the Save button on the toolbar and Figure 16 will appear.
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