Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Operations & Installation Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the ATC-AUDIONET has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Contents Internet Radio Tuner Card: ATC-AUDIONET 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Internet Radio Tuner Card: ATC-AUDIONET Introduction The Internet Radio Tuner Card (ATC-AUDIONET) provides a solution for integrating Internet radio as part of a complete Crestron® entertainment system. The ATC-AUDIONET adds Internet radio reception to any Adagio® AES, AMS or AMS-AIP, as well as to the CEN-TRACK Tuner Rack (all sold separately).
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET The World of Internet Radio Crestron Internet radio lets you easily browse and search through over 15,000 free online radio stations and podcasts and instantly play them throughout your home or office without requiring a separate computer. From a Crestron touch screen or Web browser, you can browse the station guide by format, location, or language. Or, search for a specific station or podcast by name, call letters, or any other keywords.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Extra Features The ATC-AUDIONET card provides additional capabilities for the playback of audio files loaded on its internal memory card. Use it to generate door chimes, phone ringers, alarms and other sounds, or to play pre-recorded music and announcements. Sound files and playlists can be loaded from any networked computer using a Samba-compatible file manager like Windows® Explorer or Mac® Finder®.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on the ATC-AUDIONET. ATC-AUDIONET Physical View ATC-AUDIONET Overall Dimensions 1 6.19 in (158 mm) 4.91 in (125 mm) 1.39 in (35 mm) 2 4 • Internet Radio Tuner Card: ATC-AUDIONET 3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 MEMORY CARD SLOT Slot for removable Multimedia Memory Card (MMC). Includes (1) 512 MB MMC card; Supports up to 8 GB MMC card.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Setup This section contains hardware installation and setup instructions for the ATC-AUDIONET. Required Tools/Hardware • Small flat blade screwdriver • Grounding strap (encouraged) Installation CAUTION: The ATC-AUDIONET and host system contain electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Crestron encourages you to wear a grounding strap to avoid damaging the card and/or the host system.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET 5. Internet Radio Tuner Card As shown in the following photo, position the ATC-AUDIONET card so the print on the faceplate is right side up and the side rails of the card slide into the plastic slots mounted on left and right inside walls of the host system. ATC-AUDIONET Installed in an AMS 6. Push the ATC-AUDIONET card into the slot until it stops at the rear connector, and then push again until the ATC-AUDIONET card snaps into place. 7.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Hardware Hookup Connect the Device Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after the LAN connection has been made. Hardware Connections for the ATC-AUDIONET LAN: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet to LAN NOTE: To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card b. Slide memory card until it clicks into place. To remove the memory card: a. Push the card into the slot to eject the card from the slot. b. Side the memory card from the memory card slot as shown in the following diagram. Remove Memory Card Memory Card Remove 4. Reinstall the ATC-AUDIONET as described in “Installation” which starts on page 6 and connect power to the host device. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Programming Software NOTE: When an ATC-AUDIONET is installed into a CEN-TRACK, the CEN-TRACK’s out-of-the-box program will provide a front panel interface for using the ATC-AUDIONET. A custom program can also be created to use the features of the ATC-AUDIONET. NOTE: When installed in an AES, AMS, or AMS-AIP, a custom program must be created to use the features of the ATC-AUDIONET.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card cannot be changed or deleted. When a program is compiled, the custom program plus the out-of-the-box front panel functionality, including setup menus are loaded. Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library. NOTE: If programming for use in a CEN-TRACK, the CEN-TRACK must already be included as part of the system.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Program Manager Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. Signals that are part of the ATC-AUDIONET’s out-of-the-box functionality are locked and cannot be modified or deleted. Locked signals are grayed out in the ATC-AUDIONET’s SIMPL Windows symbols.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Firmware Firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron Web site as new features are developed after product releases. For details on upgrading refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Upgrade ATC-AUDIONET firmware via Crestron Toolbox. 1. Establish communication with the ATC-AUDIONET and display the “System Info” window. 2.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET 4. Internet Radio Tuner Card Use the mouse to click OK. The contents of the memory card are displayed. Files can be managed on the memory card just like any other system directory. NOTE: On some systems, clicking OK will cause the login prompt to refresh with a path name in front of the entered user name. If this happens, repeat steps 3 and 4. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Operation Front Panel Controls The ATC-AUDIONET is capable of browsing through thousands of Internet radio stations and podcasts. For instructions on using the front panel controls of a host system, refer to the Appendix on page 25. Web Interface In addition to using the front panel controls or a custom interface, Crestron has created a Web site that allows you to manage favorite Internet radio stations and podcasts using a Web browser.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron Internet Radio Registration Page 3. The ATC-AUDIONET’s access code is required to create an account. To obtain the access code: a. Select the ATC-AUDIONET as the source to control. ⇒ For CEN-TRACK: Press the TUNER button for the card slot that contains the ATC-AUDIONET. ⇒ For AES, AMS, and AMS-AIP: Press the SOURCE button, turn the selection knob to display ATC-AUDIONET, and press the ENTER button twice. Log In b.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Crestron Internet Radio Web site 2. Enter the account’s e-mail address and password in the respective fields and click . If you forgot the account password, use the mouse to click Forgot Your Password?. NOTE: If you do not have an account, you must create one. For more information, refer to “Create an Account” which starts on page 16. Browse Stations Once logged in, the Crestron Internet Radio home page is displayed.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron Internet Browse Page You can browse Internet radio stations and podcasts in a variety of ways: • Favorites: Browse stations within a favorite group. • Search Stations/Podcasts: Search stations and podcast by keyword. • Format: Browse stations and/or podcasts within a specifc format. • Location: Browse stations and/or podcasts by geographic location. • Language: Browse stations and/or podcasts by language.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Crestron Internet Radio Stations, “Rock” Format If searching for stations, enter the search term(s), select Stations or Podcasts, and click GO. Stations that meet the search criteria are displayed. 3. To listen to a station on your computer, use the mouse to click To add a station to a favorite group, use the mouse to click follow the instructions for adding the station. . and Additional controls are available when browsing favorites.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Select a Favorite Station Group The station can be added to a new group or to an existing group. To add the station to a new group, type the new group name and use the mouse to click Go. The new group name is displayed in the Crestron Internet Radio browse page. To add the station to an existing group, use the mouse to select a group from the dropdown menu and then click Go. The station is added to the selected group. To cancel, use the mouse to click Close.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Crestron Internet Radio Preferences Page 3. Use the mouse to click Add another Media Player to the account.. Crestron Internet Radio Add Media Player Page 4. Type the access code and use the mouse to click Register. 22 • Internet Radio Tuner Card: ATC-AUDIONET Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Problem Solving Notes on Internet Radio • Internet radio stations can only support a limited number of listeners at any time. If a station's servers have reached their limit of listeners, the ATC-AUDIONET will not be able to connect. To resolve the problem, wait a few minutes and try to connect again. • Some radio station servers that have too much traffic may choose to “bump” people off the stream. If this happens, try to connect to the station again.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Appendix This appendix contains instructions for using a host device’s front panel controls to configure and operate an ATC-AUDIONET.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Installer Tools Menu SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Installer Tools SURRND System Information Video Information Slot 1 ATC-AUDIONET THEATER DISPLAY MENU 2. MORE Turn the selection knob to highlight the slot containing the ATC-AUDIONET (slot 1 in the previous diagram) and press the ENTER button. A list of parameters that can be viewed or changed are displayed.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Set the Subnet Mask Internet Radio Tuner Card The subnet mask can be manually set or obtained from a DHCP server. For information on enabling DHCP to obtain a subnet mask, refer to “Enable/Disable DHCP” on page 28. To manually set the subnet mask: 1. Turn the selection knob to highlight Subnet Mask and press the ENTER button. If DHCP is enabled, the subnet mask is displayed. Otherwise, the subnet mask controls are displayed.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Enable/Disable DHCP Crestron ATC-AUDIONET The ATC-AUDIONET can obtain an IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS server information from a DHCP server. To enable or disable DHCP: 1. Turn the selection knob to highlight DHCP and press the ENTER button. The DHCP controls are displayed. “DHCP” Controls SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Edit DHCP SURRND * Off On THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE The current setting is indicated with an asterisk (*). 2.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card “DNS Servers” Controls DNS Servers SOURCE SURRND 192.168.200.134 192.168.200.242 192.168.200.244 ROOM HOUSE MENU THEATER DISPLAY Delete MORE Add 2. To delete an entry, turn the selection knob to the entry to be deleted and press the soft button labeled Delete. 3. To add an entry: a. Press the soft button labeled Add. “DNS Servers” Controls SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU 4. View or Set IP ID Enter New DNS Server SURRND Use Softbutton to select.
Internet Radio Tuner Card 2. Set Control System IP Address Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Turn the selection knob to display the desired IP ID and press the ENTER button to select it. The display returns to the previous screen. To cancel the operation and return to the previous screen, press MENU. The IP address of the master control system must be specified. To specify an IP address: 1. Turn the selection knob to highlight Control System IP Address and press the ENTER button.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card Now Playing SOURCE H SURRND RXP 101.9 FM FOO FIGHTERS - My ROOM HOUSE Internet Radi Favs MENU Tune a Station MP3 32K Browse Setup THEATER DISPLAY MORE To tune a station: 1. Press the soft button labeled Browse. A list of browsing options is displayed.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET • • • • • b. To return to the previous screen, press the soft button labeled Back. c. Repeat for each letter in the search string. To delete a character and move back a space, press the soft button labeled Delete. To insert a space and/or move the cursor forward, press the soft button labeled >. d. Press the soft button labeled Submit to begin the search. A list of stations/podcasts matching the search string is displayed. e.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card • • • To browse the most popular stations, turn the selection knob to highlight Most Popular Stations and press the ENTER button. The display lists the most popular stations. a. Turn the selection knob to browse through the most popular stations. b. Turn the selection knob to highlight the desired station and press the ENTER button to select. Favorite stations and podcasts can be managed online at radio.crestron.com.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Now Playing SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU H SURRND WCHR HAWK 105.7F Fleetwood Mac - The Internet Radi Add MP3 64K Favs Browse Setup THEATER DISPLAY MORE 2. Press the soft button labeled Add. 3. Turn the selection knob to highlight the group where the favorite station is stored or highlight Add New Group to create a new favorite group. Add New Group SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU 4.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET 2. Internet Radio Tuner Card Turn the selection knob to highlight the desired category and press the ENTER button. Favorite Stations, Classical SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU Classical SURRND Barock Music BBC Radio 3 90 FM Amadeus 103.7 Back Browse THEATER DISPLAY Clear MORE 3. Remove Favorites (Internet Radio & SiriusXM Only) Turn the selection knob to highlight the desired station and press the ENTER button.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET To open the Setup tool: 1. Tune an Internet radio station as described in “Tune a Station” on page 31. 2. Press the soft button labeled Setup to open the Setup tool. Setup Tool Setup SOURCE SURRND Setup Sirius Enable/Disable Providers Setup Samba Password ROOM HOUSE MENU 3. THEATER DISPLAY MORE Turn the selection knob to highlight the parameter to configure and press the ENTER button.
Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Internet Radio Tuner Card i. Turn the selection knob to highlight a letter and press the ENTER button. ii. Repeat for each letter in the username. To delete a character and move back a space, press the soft button labeled Delete. To insert a space and/or move the cursor forward, press the soft button labeled >. To return to the previous screen, press the soft button labeled Back. iii. Press the soft button labeled Submit to enter the username. d. Enter the password.
Internet Radio Tuner Card Crestron ATC-AUDIONET Provider Controls SOURCE ROOM Sirius SURRND Enable Disable THEATER HOUSE MENU DISPLAY MORE Back b. Turn the selection knob to highlight the desired setting and press the ENTER button. To return to the previous screen, press the soft button labeled Back. c. Press the soft button labeled Back to return to the previous screen. Use the Setup Samba Password option to create a password to secure access to the ATC-AUDIONET’s memory card.
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