Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Operations Guide
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Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Contents Media System: Adagio AMS 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 7.1 Surround Sound.......................................................................................2 High-End Audio Performance........................................
Media System Crestron Adagio® AMS Lock and Unlock the Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 96 Turn off the Theater................................................................................................... 96 Turn off the System................................................................................................... 96 Programming Software........................................................................................................
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Media System: Adagio AMS Introduction Features and Functions • • • • • • • • • • • Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 7.1 Surround Sound The AMS features a surround sound processor and 7-channel amplifier designed for use with digital and analog audio sources. Dolby® Digital EX and DTS-ES Neo:6 96/24 decoding provides excellent sound quality from DVD video and audio titles, with a full set of decoding and processing modes available to enhance the vast range of movies and music available.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System controls, with the ability to combine a group of rooms easily at the press of the "Party Mode" button. With additional programming, the AMS can also be configured with five other room groups (in addition to the Party mode). The integrated multi-room amplifier delivers 45 watts per channel to each of four rooms. A fifth stereo room, or up to two mono rooms, can be supported using spare surround channels if the theater is configured as 6.1, 5.1, or lower.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 2-Series Ethernet Control System At the heart of the AMS is the powerful 2-Series control engine. With both Cresnet and Ethernet connectivity, plus custom programmability using Crestron SystemBuilder™ software, the AMS allows nearly limitless expansion and customization using Crestron's entire line of touchpanels, wireless remotes, and hundreds of other devices.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Available models are: • AMS: AMS with ATC-AMFM2 Tuner Card • AMS-XM: AMS with ATC-AMFMXM Tuner Card • AMS-SR: AMS with ATC-AMFMSR Tuner Card • AMSI: AMS for International (220-240 VAC) use with ATC-AMFM2 Tuner Card Out of the box, the AMS can support one AAS (Adagio Audio Server), one AAE (Adagio Audio Expander) for control of up to 12 rooms (depending on configuration), one CEN-IDOC (Interface for Apple iPod®), and a combination of up to 12 C2N-DBF12 (12-button k
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio – Surround Sound Processor Processor Texas Instruments DA610 Aureus™ 32-bit floating point DSP w/Audysey MultEQ® XT setup algorithms Analog-To-Digital Conversion 24-bit 48 kHz Digital-To-Analog Conversion 24-bit 48 kHz Supported Formats/Modes Bypass, Stereo, 2-channel steering (surround or rear), Multi-channel stereo, Ambience Effects (Cathedral, Hall, Stadium, Jazz Club), Dolby® Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Dig
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio – Multi Room Distribution (Typical of up to 5 Stereo, or 4 Stereo + 2 Mono Room Outputs) Controls Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Loudness, Mute, Mono, Input Compensation Volume Gain Range -80dB to +20dB, 1 dB steps Mute -100dB (electronic), -120dB (relay/room off) Input Compensation ±10dB, 1db steps Bass Gain Range ±12dB, 2dB steps Treble Gain Range ±12dB, 2dB steps Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Available Models AMS AMS with ATC-AMFM2 Dual AM/FM Tuner Card AMS-XM AMS with ATC-AMFMXM AM/FM and XM Satellite Radio Tuner Card AMS-SR AMS with ATC-AMFMSR AM/FM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner Card AMSI AMS for International (220-240 VAC) use with ATC-AMFM2 Dual AM/FM Tuner Card Available Accessories: * 8 • Media System: Adagio AMS AAE Adagio Audio Expander AAS Adagio Audio Server APAD Wall Mount LC
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your AMS. AMS Physical View (Front) AMS Physical View (Rear), Shown with ATC-AMFM2 Adagio AM/FM Dual Tuner Card and ATC-AMFMXM Adagio AM/FM and XM Satellite Radio Tuner Card Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Overall Dimensions 17.09 in (43.41 cm) 17.16 in (43.59 cm) 7.39 in (18.78 cm) 6.81 in (17.30 cm) 18.23 in (46.30 cm) 17.56 in (44.60 cm) 17.89 in (45.44 cm) 18.54 in (47.09 cm) NOTE: Cable connections can extend the overall depth of the AMS by approximately two to three inches. 10 • Media System: Adagio AMS Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Buttons and Ports 8 1 13 17 9 10 2 4 3 7 22 18 19 14 11 20 23 5 6 12 24 15 29 30 16 31 21 32 33 34 35 36 25 37 26 27 38 3 28 39 Connectors, Controls, & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS 1 SELECTION KNOB DESCRIPTION Used to select rooms, sources, and radio stations (when using tuner), and other parameters. (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS 2 ENTER BUTTON 3 THEATER OFF BUTTON Pushbutton with green LED. The THEATER OFF button turns off all of the theater outputs. The button is lit when the theater outputs are on. When the theater outputs are off, the button will not be lit, all theater connections are broken, and all of the amplifier and pre-amplifier outputs are powered off.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 15 USB PORT (1) USB Type B female; USB 1.1 computer console port (cable included) 16 MICROPHONE PIN DESCRIPTION 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground (1) 3.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 24 NET 1-6 (6) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks Cresnet Master ports Provide data and power for keypads and other Cresnet devices Four-pin terminal block interface connectors are included for each port.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS 27 VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT DESCRIPTION COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS 1-8: (24) RCA female comprising (8) component/HDTV (YPbPr) video inputs; Input signal sensing on “Y”; Input Level: 1 Vp-p nominal (Y), 0.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS 28 SPEAKER OUTPUTS DESCRIPTION ROOM 1-4: (8) 2-pin 7.62mm detachable terminal blocks; Multi-room amplifier outputs; Wire Size: Terminals accept up to 12 AWG (4.0 mm2); Interface connectors included. Output Power: 45 Watts/Ch. at 8 ohms, 60 Watts/Ch. at 4 ohms FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, BACK or ROOM 5/6: (7) 2-pin 7.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 31 INPUT (1) 5-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block; Comprises (4) digital inputs; Rated for 0-24 Volts DC, referenced to GND; A five-pin terminal block interface connector is included. Input Impedance: 2.2k ohms pulled up to 5 Volts DC; Logic Threshold: 2.5 Volts DC nominal 32 RELAY OUTPUT (1) 8-pin 3.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Connectors, Controls, & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS 35 LAN DESCRIPTION (1) 8-wire RJ-45 with 2 LED indicators, 10/100BaseT Ethernet port; Green LED indicates link status, Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity 36 NET 37 AUDIO OUT (2) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks; Cresnet Master ports, paralleled with NET ports 1 through 6; Connect to AAE(s). A four-pin terminal block interface connector is included for each port.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Industry Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (E302724) As of the date of manufacture, the AMSI has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Setup Network Wiring When wiring the AAE Adagio Audio Expander, APAD controller, or C2N-DBF12 keypad to the AMS, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (http://www.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System The following terms are used to denote specific speakers: • FL: Front-Left speaker in theater room • FR: Front-Right speaker in theater room • C: Center Channel speaker in theater room • S: Powered subwoofer in the theater room • SL: Surround-Left speaker in the theater room • SR: Surround-Right speaker in the theater room • BL: Back-Left speaker in the theater room • BR: Back-Right speaker in the theater room • BC: Back-Channel speaker in the theater roo
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 7.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms: The following diagrams show a “7.1 Theater plus four stereo room” configuration and the required wiring. “7.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms” Configuration FL SCREEN FR R1L C R1R R2L ROOM 1 SL SR SEATING R3L R3R ROOM 2 R4L ROOM 3 BL R2R S R4R ROOM 4 BR THEATER Speaker Hookup for “7.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 6.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms: The following diagrams show a “6.1 Theater plus four stereo room” configuration and the required wiring. “6.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms” Configuration FL SCREEN FR R1L C R1R R2L ROOM 1 SL SEATING R2R S SR R3L ROOM 2 R3R R4L ROOM 3 R4R ROOM 4 BC THEATER Speaker Hookup for “6.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 6.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus One Mono Room: The following diagrams show a “6.1 Theater plus four stereo rooms plus one mono room” configuration and the required wiring. “6.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus One Mono Room” Configuration FL SCREEN C FR S R1L SEATING R2L ROOM 1 R3L SL R1R R2R ROOM 2 R3R R4L R4R SR ROOM 3 ROOM 4 BC R5M THEATER ROOM 5 MONO Speaker Hookup for “6.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 5.1 Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms: The following diagrams show a “5.1 Theater plus five stereo room” configuration and the required wiring. “5.1 Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms” Configuration FL SCREEN FR C S R1L ROOM 1 R3L SL SEATING R1R R3R R2L R2R ROOM 2 R4L R4R SR ROOM 3 R5L ROOM 4 R5R THEATER ROOM 5 Speaker Hookup for “5.1 Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms” NOTE: The PRE-AMP OUTPUT, BACK connectors do not carry any audio signal.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 5.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus One Mono Room: The following diagrams show a “5.1 Theater plus four stereo rooms plus one mono room” configuration and the required wiring. “5.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus One Mono Room” Configuration FL SCREEN C FR S R1L SEATING R2L ROOM 1 R3L SL R1R R2R ROOM 2 R3R R4L R4R SR ROOM 3 ROOM 4 R5M THEATER ROOM 5 MONO Speaker Hookup for “5.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 5.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus Two Mono Rooms: The following diagrams show a “5.1 Theater plus four stereo rooms plus two mono rooms” configuration and the required wiring. “5.1 Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus Two Mono Rooms” Configuration FL SCREEN C FR S R1L ROOM 1 R3L SL SEATING R1R R3R R2L R2R ROOM 2 R4L R4R SR ROOM 3 ROOM 4 R5M R6M ROOM 5 MONO ROOM 6 MONO THEATER Speaker Hookup for “5.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Stereo Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms: The following diagrams show a “Stereo Theater plus four stereo rooms” configuration and the required wiring.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Stereo Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms: The following diagrams show a “Stereo Theater plus five stereo rooms” configuration and the required wiring. “Stereo Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms” Configuration FL SCREEN C FR S R1L R1R ROOM 1 R3L R3R R2L R2R ROOM 2 R4L R4R SEATING ROOM 3 R5L ROOM 4 R5R THEATER ROOM 5 Speaker Hookup for “Stereo Theater plus Five Stereo Rooms” NOTE: The PRE-AMP OUTPUT, BACK connectors do not carry any audio signal.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Stereo Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus One Mono Room: The following diagrams show a “Stereo Theater plus four stereo rooms plus one mono room” configuration and the required wiring.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Stereo Theater plus Four Stereo Rooms plus Two Mono Rooms: The following diagrams show a “Stereo Theater plus four stereo rooms plus two mono rooms” configuration and the required wiring.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System APAD control devices (one in theater room + six rooms) or six C2N-DBF12 control devices (plus an additional six on the AAE if connected). Observe the following when connecting hardware to the AMS. NOTE: Other sources (analog and digital) can be connected, but cannot be controlled from the AMS or connected control devices. • Tuner Cards (Optional): Tuner cards must be installed in slots 1 and 2. In the out-of-the-box configuration, a card cannot be installed in slot 3.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System NOTE: If using an AAE, external sources should be connected to the AAE and looped through to the AMS. For more information, refer to the latest version of the AAE guide (Doc. 6460), which is available from the Crestron website. NOTE: If using an AAE, the left and right downmix outputs of the AMS must be connected to an input on the AAE so rooms connected to the AAE can receive the theater downmix. For more information, refer to “Set AAE Theater Source” on page 52.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Hardware Connections for Out-of-the-Box Functionality (Shown with Tuner Cards in Slots 1 & 2) APAD APAD C2N-DBF12 C2N-DBF12 C2N-DBF12 C2N-DBF12 NET: TO AAE (OPTIONAL) LAN: CONNECT TO DHCP ROUTER; REQUIRED FOR USE WITH CEN-IPOD and AAS AUDIO INPUTS: FROM MULTI-CHANNEL SOURCES, ANALOG SOURCES, AND DIGITAL (COAX/FIBER OPTIC) SOURCES PRE-AMP OUTPUT: THEATER and STEREO DOWNMIX OUTPUT TO AAE, AMPLIFIERS, OR AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT: INPUT FROM COMPONENT, S-
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System CAUTION: All tuner cards should be securely installed in the AMS. CAUTION: Devices such as the AAS and the AAE must be fully grounded to the AMS. Additionally, any other source devices should be grounded to the AMS as well. NOTE: The AMS can only be powered by the included power cord. Power cannot be supplied from network devices that are connected to the mini-terminal block connectors.
Media System Adagio Tuner Cards Crestron Adagio® AMS If optional Adagio tuner cards are installed, refer to the latest version of the respective tuner card’s Installation Guide for information on connecting the required antenna(s). WARNING: Tuner cards must not be installed or removed when the AMS is connected to AC power. Failure to disconnect AC power prior to installing or removing tuning cards may damage the AMS or the tuner card(s).
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS with Control Devices NOTE: The APAD and AMS front panel are the only control devices that can control the theater room when using the out-of- the box functionality. Theater Calibration Operations Guide – DOC. 6509B The speakers in the theater room can be calibrated with the Crestron Professional Surround Sound Tuning Kit to compensate for the interaction of the loudspeaker with the room.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Fuse Replacement If the AMS 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 bottom-right of the rear panel (next to the power cord connector). To replace the fuse: • Press ALL OFF to turn off all of the outputs. • Disconnect power to the AMS. • Use a flat-head screwdriver to push in the fuse holder.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Labels for Six-Room Distributed Audio Left Right Adagio Composer or Crestron Engraver software can also be used to create and print custom labels on overhead transparency film for the AMS’ room buttons and function buttons. NOTE: When printing custom labels, some experimentation may be required for optimum results. Custom-engraved labels can also be ordered from Crestron. Contact Crestron for more information. To remove the label: Operations Guide – DOC. 6509B 1.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 3. Continue sliding the screwdriver behind the label strip until the top of the label strip slides out as shown in the following picture. 4. Continue sliding the screwdriver until the entire top of the label strip is visible. Remove the label strip by pulling the top of the label strip up from the Adagio component as shown in the following picture.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Configuration After making all hardware connections to the AMS, the system must be configured for operation. Configuring the system is broken down into four processes: • Configure the AMS for Operation • Configure Sources • Configure Rooms • Configure Preset Groups Configure the AMS for Operation The AMS must be configured for operation prior to configuring sources, rooms, or groups. Use the Installer Tools to configure the AMS for operation.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Identify Keypads – Registers APAD devices and C2N-DBF12 keypads that are connected to the system. ⇒ Load APADs – Programs all connected APAD devices to work with the AMS. ⇒ About – Provides information about the AMS such as IP data, firmware version, and program information. To configure the selected option, press the ENTER button. To exit Installer Tools and save changes to the AMS’ configuration, press the MENU button.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Configure Network SOURCE Configure Network ROOM HOUSE MENU • SURRND Do you want to install a CEN-IDOC in your system? Yes No THEATER DISPLAY MORE To install a CEN-IDOC, press the soft button labeled Yes and follow the instructions onscreen. Otherwise, press the soft button labeled No. The name of the CEN-IDOC will be used in place of “Source 5” in the list of sources.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Configure Theater Menu SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Configure Theater SURRND Audio Configuration Subwoofer Front Channel Speaker THEATER DISPLAY MENU Audio Configuration MORE • Select Audio Configuration and press ENTER to set the theater room’s speaker configuration. • Select Subwoofer and press ENTER to open controls for enabling and disabling the subwoofer output.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System NOTE: Additional rooms that receive distributed audio from an AMS are configured on page 49. Additional rooms that receive distributed audio from an AAE are configured on page 49. • Subwoofer To confirm, press the ENTER button and return to the Configure Theater menu. Enable or disable the subwoofer output from the Subwoofer controls. • Open Installer Tools as described on page 41, select Configure Theater, and press the ENTER button.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Inputs Sources in the theater are selected from any one of 27 “virtual” theater inputs. A virtual theater input is a combination of video and audio inputs. A virtual theater input can also be configured as “video only” (no audio component), or “audio only” (no video component). Each virtual theater input is assigned a number that is shown in the list of virtual inputs. The numbers do not correspond to any of the input numbers labeled on the back of the AMS.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Select Audio Source for Theater Function SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Select Audio Source Audio: [Multi-Channel] Video: Component 1 Name: Movies MENU SURRND THEATER DISPLAY MORE Turn the selection knob to select the audio source to be used and press the ENTER button. To cancel, press the MENU button. ⇒ Set the Video Source: Turn the selection knob to select Video and press the ENTER button. The current setting will be bracketed as shown in the following diagram.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Enter Name of Virtual Theater Input SOURCE Enter Input 1 Name SURRND Audio: Multi-Channel Video: [Component 1] Name: Movies ROOM HOUSE MENU Del < > THEATER DISPLAY Done MORE Select letters (upper and lower-case), numbers, or other characters by turning the selection knob until the desired letter, number, or other character is displayed on the LCD. Move the cursor to another position by pressing the soft buttons labeled g and h.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Open Installer Tools as described on page 41, select Configure Distributed Audio, and press the ENTER button. Distributed Audio Menu SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Distributed Audio SURRND Set Number of AMS Rooms Set Number of AAE Rooms Name AMS Rooms MENU Set the Number of AMS Rooms THEATER DISPLAY MORE Set the number of rooms that will be connected to the AMS so the front panel does not display unused rooms during configuration and operation.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Set the Number of AAE Rooms SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Number of AAE Rooms Select the number of Rooms that you will be using on the AAE: 6 THEATER DISPLAY MENU Name AMS Rooms SURRND MORE • Use the selection knob to select the number of rooms that will be connected to the AMS through an AAE. To cancel and return to the Installer Tools menu, press MENU. • To confirm, press the ENTER button and return to the Distributed Audio menu.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Select letters (upper and lower-case), numbers, or other characters by turning the selection knob until the desired letter, number, or other character is displayed on the LCD. Move the cursor to another position by pressing the soft buttons labeled g and h. To delete a character, press the soft button marked Del. NOTE: The maximum length for any room name is 16 characters.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System by pressing the soft buttons labeled g and h. To delete a character, press the soft button marked Del. NOTE: The maximum length for any room name is 16 characters. ⇒ After entering the new room name, press Done to save the name and return to the list of room names. • Set AAE Theater Source Rename other rooms if desired. If all of the rooms have been named/renamed, press MENU to return to the Distributed Audio menu.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Turn the selection knob to select the source to be named and press the soft button labeled Edit (or press the ENTER button). To cancel and return to the Installer Tools menu, press MENU. NOTE: If a source is designated as the AAE theater source, it cannot be renamed. • To use one of the factory-installed names, turn the selection knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired source name and press ENTER.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System NOTE: The source that is designated as the AAE theater source is automatically hidden, it cannot be unhidden. Configure Keypads • To hide a source, turn the selection knob to select the source to be hidden and press the soft button labeled Hide. Hidden sources are indicated with an asterisk (*). After all of the sources to be hidden are designated as such, press MENU to return to the Distributed Audio menu.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Restore Default Settings Media System BUTTON 1 BUTTON 2 BUTTON 3 BUTTON 4 BUTTON 5 BUTTON 6 • Select the source for the button by turning the selection knob until the desired source is displayed on the LCD. If a button is not to be used, select Not Used. • After selecting the source, press the ENTER button to save the assignment and return to the list of buttons. • Assign other buttons if desired.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Identify Keypads Warning SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU Identify Keypads SURRND Warning: All keypads will need to be re-identified Continue? Yes THEATER DISPLAY MORE No • Press the soft button labeled Yes to proceed and clear previously stored keypad identification data or press No to cancel. • The keypad for the theater is the first to be identified to the AMS.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Follow the onscreen instructions for identifying the device. After identifying the device, the AMS will prompt for the next room’s control device. NOTE: If a device is not identified within two minutes, the AMS will indicate that the keypad was not found. Try again by pressing the soft button labeled Yes or cancel the process by selecting the soft button labeled Abort.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Configure Sources The gain of each analog source and the theater downmix can be customized from the AMS control panel. To adjust a source’s gain: • Select a source to adjust by pressing SOURCE and using the selection knob to select a source. • Press and hold the SOURCE and MORE buttons at the same time to open the Gain control. The soft button labels will change to show the available control option.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Startup Volume ⇒ Mono/Stereo Adjustments for Bass, Treble, Balance, and Loudness are made while in the Room mode as described on page 92. Adjust the Minimum Volume The minimum volume establishes the lowest volume level setting for a room. The minimum volume settings of each room can be adjusted independently. • Access the Room Setup mode as described on page 58. • Press the soft button labeled MinV to open the Minimum Volume control.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Adjust the Startup Volume Press MENU to return to the Room Setup menu. The startup volume establishes the volume level setting for a room when a room is turned on. The startup volume settings of each room can be adjusted independently. • Access the Room Setup mode as described on page 58. • Press the soft button labeled StartV to open the Startup Volume control.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Configure Theater The sound quality, minimum volume, maximum volume and startup volume settings, of the theater can be customized from the AMS control panel. Access the Theater Setup Menu • Press the THEATER button to select the theater. • Press the THEATER and MORE buttons at the same time to open the Theater Setup menu. The soft button labels will change to show the available control options.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Maximum Volume Control Theater SOURCE ROOM SURRND THEATER Max Volume 70% HOUSE DISPLAY Reset MENU Adjust the Startup Volume MORE • Adjust the maximum volume with the selection knob. Turn clockwise to raise the maximum volume or counterclockwise to lower the maximum volume. The lowest maximum volume setting is 70%. Press the soft button labeled Reset to set the volume level to 100%. • Press MENU to return to the Theater Setup menu.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Groups Listing SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Groups SURRND Party Dine Read THEATER DISPLAY MENU Setup MORE Active groups are indicated with an asterisk (*). • Turn the selection knob to highlight the group to be configured and press the soft button labeled Setup. The Edit Group control will be displayed.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System After editing the group name, press Done to save the name and return to the Edit Group Controls 64 • Media System: Adagio AMS • The theater room can be included in the group or excluded. To set the theater room’s inclusion, press the soft button labeled Theater. • After editing the preset group, press Done to save the changes and return to the Groups listing. Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Operation Prior to using this section, refer to the QuickStart Guide (Doc. 6510) that is included with the AMS. For instructions on using the APAD and the C2N-DBF12 with the AMS refer to the latest version of the Out-Of-The-Box Functionality Guide (Doc. 6493).
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Surround Sound If a theater source receives audio from any of the analog stereo inputs, surround sound processing can be applied to the incoming audio signal. To select a Surround Sound mode: • Press the SURRND button. The currently selected Surround Sound mode will be displayed.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Cathedral – This setting recreates the sound field of a stone church. ⇒ Hall – This setting recreates the sound field of a concert hall. ⇒ Stadium – This setting recreates the sound field of a large open-air stadium. ⇒ Jazz Club – This setting recreates the sound field of a concert in a club with low ceilings, hard walls, and the artist in front of the listening area. • Adjust the Backlighting Press the ENTER button to select the displayed Surround Sound mode.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Additional Theater Controls Theater SOURCE SURRND Select Parameter to Adjust ROOM THEATER HOUSE DISPLAY MENU • Bass Treble MORE Audssy Press a soft button to select the adjustment to be made. The current setting is displayed or underlined. To cancel, press MENU. ⇒ Bass – Adjusts the bass level of the theater room. The bass level is adjustable from –12 dB to 12 dB.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Audyssey Control SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU Theater SURRND Audyssey Configuration ON THEATER DISPLAY MORE OFF Press the soft button labeled ON to turn on Audyssey processing. Press the soft button labeled OFF to turn off Audyssey processing. Press the MENU button to save changes and return to the theater tools. • Press MENU to save changes and return to the previous screen. Source Mode Source mode is used to select and control sources that are connected to the AMS.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Find the Tuner Controls • Place the AMS in the Source mode (refer to “Select a Source” on page 69). • Turn the selection knob to the desired tuner source (sources 1 and 2 for a tuner card installed in slot one, sources 3 and 4 for a tuner card installed in slot two). The frequency/channel and other information will be displayed. FM Radio Source S1 AM/FM SOURCE SURRND 101.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Presets: Use presets to recall and store favorite stations. ⇒ To recall a preset: Press the soft button labeled Preset. Preset Controls SOURCE ROOM HOUSE FM Presets SURRND 1. 95.50 2. 104.30 3. 101.10 THEATER DISPLAY MENU Save MORE Select a preset location with the selection knob and press the ENTER button. ⇒ To store a preset: Tune the desired station using the Manual tuning mode. Press the soft button labeled Preset.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Manual Mode SOURCE 101.90 FM Stereo SURRND ROOM HOUSE THEATER S1 AM/FM MENU DISPLAY D C MORE Band When operating in Manual mode, the tuner can be manually tuned or it can scan each clear frequency for five seconds before seeking the next clear frequency. When in Manual mode, the frequency band can also be changed. ⇒ Manual Tuning: Turn the selection knob clockwise to manually increase the frequency; or turn counterclockwise to manually decrease the frequency.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System XM Radio Controls SOURCE The 40's Buddy Clark ROOM HOUSE MENU • 54 THEATER Linda S1 XM Preset SURRND DISPLAY Cat Chan Tech MORE Presets: Use presets to quickly recall favorite stations. ⇒ To recall a preset: Press the soft button labeled Preset. Preset Controls SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Presets SURRND 12. X Country 6. The 60s 8. The 80s THEATER DISPLAY MENU Save MORE Select a preset location with the selection knob and press the ENTER button.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Replace Preset Prompt SOURCE ROOM Replace preset with... SURRND Nashville! THEATER HOUSE DISPLAY MENU OK MORE Cancel Press the soft button labeled OK to confirm or the soft button labeled Cancel to cancel. • Category Mode: The Category mode lets you select a channel based on a category.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System NOTE: Channel 0 displays the radio ID which is required for subscription to the XM radio service. ⇒ Press the ENTER button to select a channel. • Technical Section: The technical section displays repeater and satellite signal strength in graphic form as well as the radio ID. ⇒ Press the soft button labeled Tech to view technical information about the XM receiver.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System XM Channel Listing Setup Channels 4. The 40s 5. The 50s 6. The 60s SOURCE ROOM HOUSE SURRND THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE Turn the selection knob to highlight the channel that is to be hidden or unhidden and press the ENTER button to open the Hide Channel controls. Hide Channel Controls The 60s SOURCE ROOM SURRND THEATER Hide Channel: No HOUSE DISPLAY MENU Hide MORE The channel’s status will be displayed.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Preset Controls Presets SOURCE SURRND 12. Super Shuffle 6. `60s Vibrations 8. Big `80s ROOM HOUSE MENU THEATER DISPLAY Clear Save MORE ⇒ Select a preset location with the selection knob and press the ENTER button. If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Replace Preset Prompt Replace preset with... SOURCE SURRND Classic Vinyl ROOM THEATER HOUSE DISPLAY MENU OK MORE Cancel Press the soft button labeled OK to confirm or the soft button labeled Cancel to cancel. ⇒ To clear a preset location: Select a preset with the selection knob and press the soft button labeled Clear.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System NOTE: Some channels may be locked or hidden from view. To select which channels are locked or hidden from view, refer to “Technical Section” on page 80. ⇒ Press the ENTER button to select a channel. If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Press the ENTER button to select a channel. If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Enter PIN SOURCE Please Enter PIN SURRND 0000 THEATER ROOM HOUSE S2 SIRIUS MENU DISPLAY < > Enter MORE Enter the first digit of the PIN (the factory default is 1234) by turning the selection knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired digit is displayed.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System About About SURRND 00: 01.07.00 G26 SSP THEATER SOURCE ROOM HOUSE S2 SIRIUS MENU DISPLAY < MORE > Press the soft buttons labeled < or > to scroll through the available information. Press the MENU button to return to the SIRIUS Technical Information controls. ⇒ To hide or unhide channels from the channel listing: Press the soft button labeled Setup. A prompt to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be displayed.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Setup Controls—Channel Listing SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Setup Channels SURRND 1. SIRIUS Hits 1 2. StarLite 3. SIRIUS Love THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE Turn the selection knob to highlight the channel that is to be hidden or unhidden and press the ENTER button to open the Lock/Hide Channel controls.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Setup Controls—Channel Listing SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Setup Channels SURRND 1. SIRIUS Hits 1 2. StarLite 3. SIRIUS Love THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE Turn the selection knob to highlight the channel that is to be hidden or unhidden and press the ENTER button to open the Lock/Hide channel controls.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Change PIN Controls Current PIN: 1234 Enter New PIN SOURCE ROOM SURRND THEATER 1234 HOUSE DISPLAY S2 SIRIUS MENU Cancel < > Enter MORE Enter the first digit of the PIN by turning the selection knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired digit is displayed. Press the soft buttons labeled < or > to move the cursor to the previous or next digit and enter the rest of the PIN.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Play iPod Songs with the AMS Press the soft button labeled Control to open the iPod controls. Use the AMS front panel to control playback of songs on the iPod. iPod Playback Controls SOURCE F H E SURRND THEATER DISPLAY iPod MENU • 1/15 Roy Orbison Oh, Pretty Woman ROOM HOUSE Shuffle B Music MORE Press the soft button labeled F to return to the beginning of the current song or skip to the previous song.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Press the ENTER button to select the highlighted mode. • Repeat – Press the soft button labeled Repeat to open the Repeat control. Repeat Control SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Repeat Mode SURRND Off One All THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE ⇒ Turn the selection knob to the desired Repeat mode. Off – Plays all items in sequence. One – Will repeat the current song. All – Will repeat all of the songs when they are done playing.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • When viewing a list of songs, press the ENTER button to play the selected song. To jump to the first item in the list, turn the selection knob counterclockwise and press the soft button labeled Top. To jump to the last item in the list, turn the selection knob clockwise and press the soft button labeled Bottom. To return to the previous topic (playlist, album, etc.) press the soft button labeled Back.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AAS Playback Controls, Page 2 SOURCE B MENU • 1/15 Aerosmith Angel ROOM HOUSE Shuffle THEATER DISPLAY Server 1 Shuffle Repeat SURRND MORE Queue Shuffle – The Shuffle mode of each of the AAS’ outputs can be controlled independently. Press the soft button labeled Shuffle to open the Shuffle control. Shuffle Control SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Shuffle Mode SURRND Off Selections Tracks THEATER DISPLAY MENU MORE ⇒ Turn the selection knob to the desired Shuffle mode.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Press the ENTER button to select the highlighted mode. • Queue – The AMS front panel can be used to browse the play queue, save a play queue as a playlist on the AAS, clear a play queue, or manage the play queue. Press the soft button labeled Queue to open the Queue control. Queue Control SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU Play Queue SURRND 1. Artist: Adam Ant 2. Song: Dream On 3.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System To confirm the operation, press the soft button labeled Yes. To cancel the operation, press the soft button labeled No. ⇒ To manage an item in the play queue, turn the selection knob to highlight an item in the queue and press the ENTER button to open the Play Queue Management control.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Song List SOURCE ROOM HOUSE MENU Browse SURRND Enid Grade 9 Hello City Back THEATER DISPLAY h Search Bottom MORE ⇒ To go back a level, press the soft button labeled Back. ⇒ To play a song, category, artist, or album, highlight the item with the selection knob and press the soft button labeled H.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Search SOURCE Select the desired letter to jump to that point in the list. ROOM SURRND THEATER ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ HOUSE DISPLAY MENU MORE ⇒ Select a letter with the selection knob and press the ENTER button. Route a Source Rooms that are connected to the source are indicated on the room buttons. • Select a source as described on page 69. • Press room buttons on the AMS or AAE to route the selected source to a room.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System ⇒ Turn the selection knob until the desired source is displayed on the LCD and press the ENTER button to select the source. ⇒ To control the source, press the soft button labeled Control (if available). ⇒ To view options for adjusting audio parameters (bass, treble, balance, and loudness), press the MORE button. • To turn on the room, press the soft button labeled On. • To turn off the room, press the soft button labeled Off.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Bass Control SOURCE ROOM Room 3 SURRND THEATER Bass -12dB HOUSE DISPLAY Flat MENU • MORE Adjust the bass level with the selection knob. Turn clockwise to raise the bass level or counterclockwise to lower the bass level. Press the soft button labeled Flat to set the bass level to 0dB. NOTE: Other rooms can be adjusted by pressing a different room button. • Adjust the Treble Press MENU to save changes and return to the previous screen.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Balance Control SOURCE ROOM Room 3 SURRND THEATER Balance 0 HOUSE DISPLAY Center MENU • MORE Adjust the balance with the selection knob. Turn clockwise to set the balance to the right or counterclockwise to set the balance to the left. Press the soft button labeled Center to center the balance. NOTE: Other rooms can be adjusted by pressing a different room button. • Set Loudness Press MENU to save changes and return to the previous screen.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System • Press the soft button labeled Groups to display the list of groups. Groups Listing SOURCE ROOM HOUSE Groups SURRND * Party Dine Read MENU THEATER DISPLAY Setup MORE Active groups are indicated with an asterisk (*). • Turn the selection knob to highlight the desired group and press ENTER. For instructions on customizing a group, refer to “Configure Preset Groups” on page 62.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Programming Software Refer to this section only if a custom program for the AMS is to be created. A built-in program containing the out-of-the-box functionality resides in a protected area of the AMS’ flash memory. The program cannot be erased and can be recalled at any time by holding the software reset button during a hardware reset. The built-in-program cannot be modified using the tools described in this section.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Any program created for the AMS with SystemBuilder will include the out-of-thebox functionality in addition to any additional programming created with SystemBuilder. Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the AMS, it is recommended to use Adagio Composer, SystemBuilder, and Pro Sound Tools for configuring a system. SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control systems.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Switching Programs If a custom program is loaded into the AMS, the AMS will run the custom program when it boots up. To switch to the out-of-the-box program: 1. Press and release HW-R. 2. Press and hold SW-R until "Bypassing Custom Program, Running OOTBF" is displayed on the LCD. 3. To return to the custom program simply press HW-R or cycle power.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System 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).
Crestron Adagio® AMS TCP/IP Media System • The USB port on the AMS connects to the USB port on the PC via the included USB cable. • Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol (USB). When multiple USB devices are connected, identify the AMS by entering “AMS” in the Model textbox, the unit’s serial number in the Serial textbox or the unit’s hostname in the Hostname textbox.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System SIMPL Windows If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox. Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.) Upgrade AMS firmware via Crestron Toolbox. • Establish serial, USB, or TCP/IP communications with the AMS and display the “System Info” window.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. AMS Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION AMS does not function. AMS is not receiving power. Use the provided power cord. Verify connection. C2N-DBF12 or APAD does not function. AMS is not communicating with C2N-DBF12 or APAD devices.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System AMS Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Sound is not heard. CORRECTIVE ACTION Theater and rooms are not configured correctly. Verify theater and room configuration. Room is muted or turned off. Turn off mute function or route a source to the room. Volume is turned down. Raise volume to an audible level. Speakers are not properly connected. Verify speaker connections. Source is not selected/properly connected.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System network connector, and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle. Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors. Add Hubs For larger networks (i.e.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Crestron Adagio® AMS Media System Trademark Information All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP/Vista and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XM The XM name and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. SIRIUS “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
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