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    Crestron Adagio™ A A E Audio Expander Operations Guide[...]

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    This document was prepared and written by th e Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instr uctions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • [...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Operations Guide – DOC. 6460A Contents • i Contents Audio Expander: Adagio AAE 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions ...........................................................[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Audio Expander: Adagio AAE Introduction Features and Functions • High performance audio distribution, multi-channel amplifier • Out-of-the-box functionality (n o programming required) if used with the Adagio Entertainm ent System • Multi-room audio r outing for up to six am plified room out puts from as m[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Specifications Specifications for the Adagio AAE Audio Ex pa nder are listed in the following table. Adagio AAE Audio Expander Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio Controls Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Loudness, Mute, On/Off, Room On /Off, Source Select, Mono/Stereo and Input Compensation Volume Gain -8[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Physical Description This section pr ovides inform ation on the connection s, control s, and indicat ors available on your Ada gio AAE A udio Expa nder. Adagio AAE Audio Expander Physical View Adagio AAE Audio Expander Overall Dimensions 17.16 in (43.59 cm) 5.64 in (14.33 cm) 5.03 in (12.78 cm) 1 2 17.56 in (44[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Adagio AAE Audio Expander-Rear View 5 6 9 3 7 8 4 NOTE: Cable connecti ons can exten d the overall de pth of t he AAE by approximately two to three i nches. Connectors, Controls and Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 ROOM BUTTONS Provided to select the room. 2 ROOM NAME LABEL Indi[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Connectors, Controls and Indicators (continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 8 SETUP (LED and button) Used to setup unit’s Net ID in conjunction with Crestron Toolbox. 9 LOOP THRU 2 un-powered Cresnet ports paralle led with NET ports 1-6 (supplied). For connection to Adagio control uni[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Setup Network Wiring When wiring the network, consider th e following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equ ipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficie nt power can lead to unpre dict a bl e resul ts or dam a ge to the equipment. Please us[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Hardware Connections for the Adagio AAE Audio Expander AUDIO INPU TS : FROM AUDIO SO URCE AND OPTIONAL AUDI O SOURCE LOOP-THRU POWER: 120VAC~7. 0A ( AA E) 230VAC~3.5A (A AEI) GROUND AUDIO OUTPUTS: ROOM SPEAKERS CRESNET : FOR KEYPADS AND A PADS LOOP THRU: FOR AADS, AES OTHER 2-SERIES CONTROL SYSTEM AND ADD ITION[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Fuse Replacement If the AAE does not power up when it is plugged into an AC outlet, the fuse may need to be replaced. The fuse holder is located on the top-right of the rear panel (next to the power cord co nnector). To replace the fuse: • Disconnect power to the AAE. • Use a flat-head screwdrive r to push [...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Programming Software Have a questi on or commen t about Crestr on software? Answers to f requently asked questi ons (FAQs) can be viewed i n the Onli ne Help section of the Crestro n we bsi te. To post a question or vie w quest i ons you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Suppo rt, log in at http://suppor[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder The easiest method of programming a Crestron system. For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Crestro n website and examine the extens iv e help file. Any program created for t he AAE with Syst emBuilder will include the out-of-the- box functionality in add[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander C2Net Device, Slot 10 • Additional AAE devices a re assigned di fferent Net I D numbers as they are added. • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID, as shown in the follow ing figure. “AAE Device Settings” Window • The ID code specified in th[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest pr ogramming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released feature s. However, before attem pting to upl oad or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communicat ion. Establishing Communicati[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situatio n s. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron custom er service representative. Adagio AAE Audio Expander Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIO N AAE does not fun[...]

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    Audio Expander Crestron Adagio™ AAE Cable Length Equation L = Length of run (or chain ) in feet R = 6 Ohm s (C res tron Cer tified W ir e : 18 AWG (0.75 M M )) or 1.6 O hms (Cresnet H P : 12 AW G (4 M M ) ) P = Cresnet pow er usage of entir e run (or chai n) 2 2 L < 40,000 R x P Where : Make sure the cable length value is less than the value c[...]

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    Crestron Adagio™ AAE Audio Expander Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandi se may be returned for credit, excha nge, or se rvice without prior autho rization from CR ESTRON. To obtai n warranty se rv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may [...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6460A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 0764 7 (2014561) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 09.06 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specific ations subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]