Specifications

Audio Server Crestron Adagio
®
AAS-1/2/4
2 • Audio Server: Adagio
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AAS-1/2/4 Operations Guide – DOC. 6465B
NOTE: Further information can be found in the Crestron Adagio Audio Server User
Guide (Part Number 2014056).
As the centerpiece for any home audio system, the Adagio Audio Server (AAS)
provides an easy, powerful way to store and enjoy your complete music collection,
with the ability to instantly access any album or track from touchpanels, keypads and
computers throughout the home.
Instant Access
The AAS Audio Server is a hard disk based audio system which can store many
hundreds of hours of music, all with the convenience of instant access from its front
panel, from a computer, or from Crestron touchpanels and keypads. Whether you
select a track by title, album, artist, or genre, the AAS locates it instantly and plays it
at your command. And with hard disks up to 250GB, plus the added storage of the
Network Attached Storage option, many thousands of hours worth of music can be
stored.
On-Screen Menu
Browsing through albums and tracks, ripping CDs, and organizing a complete music
library is fun and easy using the onscreen menu (OSM). Displayed on a video or
SVGA monitor, the OSM shows full album, track, and artist names as well as album
cover art, letting you manage and play the entire music library using the front panel
controls or IR remote. The same OSM can be viewed and navigated using any
computer Web browser (Macromedia
®
Flash
®
required), or even a Crestron
touchpanel as part of a complete control system.
Easy Loading
Loading an entire CD collection onto the AAS is easy. Just place a CD into the disk
tray, and the AAS rips it to digital in less time than it would take to play it. Then, the
AAS automatically connects to the Gracenote CDDB Music Recognition Service via
the built-in modem or Ethernet connection, downloading all of the information and
cover art graphics for that CD. This information can also be entered manually,
building a complete database for the entire music library.
Custom Playlists
The AAS lets you organize and control your music collection the way you want it.
Using playlists, the AAS can be customized to suit the individual tastes of each
family member, with the ability to compile different playlists for different moods and
occasions. At any time, just select a playlist and let the AAS be the DJ, serving up a
perfect mix of music from the list of tracks that you specified.
Multi-Zone Outputs
With up to four stereo outputs, the AAS is a vital component of any multi-room
audio distribution system. The discrete outputs allow up to four different tracks to
play in four different rooms at once. Professional quality features ensure exceptional
audio quality in every room.
Plug-and-Play Integration
The AAS affords easy plug-and-play setup as part of a complete Adagio system.
Without any programming, Adagio delivers full access and control of the AAS from
every room in the house. The AAS can also be integrated with other systems, with
control provided via Ethernet or IR.