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Audio Design Associates Suite 16 User Manual

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System Design
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602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10605, www.ada-usa.com, 1-800-HD-AUDIO, Fax (914) 946-9620
REVISED APRIL ‘02
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Audio Design Associates Suite 16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels16
Total Harmonic Distortion<0.005%
Outputs16
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Power Supply240V AC, 50/60Hz

Summary

Suite 16 Modules

AVP-16 Multi-Room (MR) Controller Chassis

Chassis holds up to three Suite 16 Modules, features power/reset switch, RS-232 port, and removable window.

A-16 Audio Input Module

Input Level Trim Control

Compensates for varying source component output levels via software.

Input Tracking Low Voltage Triggers

Two 9-pin connectors providing 12VDC output when an input is selected for source activation.

IRL-5000 Source Controller

LVI-3800 Low Voltage Relay

Controls components without serial/IR, uses eight relays activated by transport buttons.

PP-1200 Phono-Preamplifier

ACC-48 QUAD AC CONTROLLER

Paging Features

Paging Audio Input

Balanced audio input for paging via a 5-pin screw terminal connector.

Paging Compressor

Limits paging signal level, adjustable via trim pot.

Paging Volume Preset

Software-set paging volume, independent of music volume.

Paging Triggers

Features audio sensing and low voltage triggers for paging activation.

P-16 Preamplifier Module

Audio Outputs

Sixteen stereo RCA outputs with independent zone control.

Input Selection

Each zone accesses any audio input independently with serial commands.

Volume and Tone Controls

Independent control per zone with up, down, and direct serial commands.

Volume and Tone Presets

Maximum Zone Volume Level

Paging Volume Level

Balance Control

Zone Turn-On Preset

Party Zone Groups

Mute and Room Off/All Off

Stereo Enhancement and Loudness Contour Filters

Stereo & Mono

Variable and Fixed Outputs

Low Voltage Triggers

Power Amplifier Options

PF-201 Power Amplifier

PTM-8150 Eight Channel High Power Amplifier

Home Theater (or Recording) Set Up

PTM-6150 Six Channel Amplifier

Six Channel Amplifier used with ACC-3, triggered by low voltage signals.

Amp Trigger Jumping on 9-Pin D Connectors

V-16 Video Switching Module

Video Inputs

Sixteen video inputs per module, supports Y-splitting composite video.

Video Outputs

Sixteen video outputs per module for connection to displays.

Video/Audio Tracking

Links video inputs to audio selections or operates them independently.

Video Options

Sixteen inputs/outputs allow for CCTV cameras or touch screen controls.

Video Output Triggers

9-pin D connectors provide +12VDC signal upon video output selection for triggering.

Programmed Video Triggers

Interactive Use of Triggers

Cycle Count & Dwell Time

AVP-16 Baud Rate, Zone, & Paging Settings

AVP-16 Plexiglass Plate Removal

A-16 Module Front Panel Setup

P-16 Module Front Panel Setup

V-16 Module Front Panel Setup

AVP-16 Configuration Options

Basic Setup - One A-16 and One P-16

Routes 16 audio components to 16 audio zones.

Double Audio Setup - One A-16 & Two P-16s

Configures 32 audio zones using one A-16 and two P-16s.

Basic Video Setup - One A-16, One P-16, and One V-16

Adds video switching to 16 audio zones.

Matrix Switching - S-Video, Component, or RGBHV

Changing of the V-16 Address

Rotary DIP switch sets module address for matrix switching, with feedback disable options.

S-Video Switching

Component Video Switching

RGBHV Video Switching

AVP-16 Slave-Unit Configuration Options

Slave Audio Setup - In addition to the first AVP-16, a 2nd chassis w/One P-16

Adds 16 zones to the primary unit without an A-16 module.

AVP-16 Slave-Unit Setup

AVP-16 Main & Slave Unit Power-On Setup

AVP-16 ADA Bus & Control Wiring

Suite 16 without other ADA components or Keypads

Direct connection to RS-232 for non-ADA control systems.

Suite 16 with other ADA Bus Components (i.e. Trinity Tuner) but no ADA Keypads

Networks ADA Bus components using WH-2000 and ISO-232.

ADA Bus Wiring Connection

Specification for ADA Bus wire and recommended run length limits.

Suite-16 with ADA Controls

Wiring keypads using Cat. 5 cable and RJ-45 connectors.

Damaged Wiring Options

CAT-Link and ADA Bus Wiring

IR Repeating

IR Control of the Suite 16

RF Control

MC-6000 Keypad with Video, WH-6000, & TV-6000

CMB-1 Clock Module

MC-5011 Keypad Setup

MC-5000 Keypad LED Setup

MC-5000 Keypad Manual Setup

1200 Baud Rate

19200 Baud Rate

Clock and Calendar

SET HOURS

SET MINUTES

SET MONTH

MC-5000 Installer Setup

Input Configuration

Party Group Source Selection

Source Control

IRL-5000

ADA Tuner

Special CD

LVI-3800

No Function

Source Labels

CUSTOM LABEL

Check Setup

Program All

RS-232 Connections for PC's & Control Systems

Communication Settings

Configures baud rate, data bits, stop bit, and parity.

ISO-232 & External Control Systems

Adds ISO-232 for electrical isolation and ground loop prevention.

RS-232 Cable

Specifies use of straight-through 9-pin D-style RS-232 cable.

Keypad Uploader Program (MC-5KS Uploader)

Suite 16 Testing & Program

Configuration Page

Selects Com port, requests module versions, and tests audio/video inputs.

Room Control Page

Input Selection

Bass & Treble Control

Loudness & Stereo Enhancement Filters

Tone Presets

Balance Control

Volume Control

Maximum Volume Level

Mute Commands

Volume Presets

Zone Turn On Settings

Channel Mixing Selector

Party Grouping

Page Grouping

Paging Volume Level

Global Room Control Page

Input Level Trim Adjustment

Party Group Testing

Paging Control

Video Control Page

Set Video Input to Room

Selects video input for a specific room or turns video off.

Video Inputs to Follow Room

Links video inputs to audio selections or allows independent video operation.

Video Trigger Setup Page

Trigger Enable/Disable

Enables or disables hardware trigger control inputs.

Assign Trigger for Room Output

Assigns rooms (video outputs) to specific video triggers.

Video Input Trigger Assignments

Assigns specific video inputs to triggers.

Video Trigger Dwell Time

Cycle Count

Hardware Trigger Enable / Disable

Version Request

Suite 16 Serial Protocol V1.4 Explanation

DISCUSSION

Explains serial control at 19200/1200 baud and the 10-character command structure.

The feedback response is an 11 character string

Details the format of system feedback responses.

DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS

ALL OFF

Global command to power down the entire system.

INPUT UP

Advances to the next audio input for a room, with rollover.

INPUT DOWN

Decrements to the previous audio input for a room, with rollover.

INPUT 1-INPUT 16

MUTE TOGGLE

MUTE ON

MUTE OFF

ROOM OFF

VOLUME UP

VOLUME DOWN

VOLUME DIRECT

BASS UP

BASS DOWN

BASS DIRECT

TREBLE UP

TREBLE DOWN

TREBLE DIRECT

TONE STORE 1-4

TONE RECALL 1-4

VOLUME STORE 1-4

VOLUME RECALL 1-4

LOUDNESS CONTOUR ON

LOUDNESS CONTOUR OFF

STEREO ENHANCE ON

STEREO ENHANCE OFF

STEREO

MONO INPUT LEFT

MONO INPUT RIGHT

BALANCE LEFT

BALANCE RIGHT

BALANCE EQUAL

BALANCE STORE 1-2

BALANCE RECALL 1-2

INPUT LEVEL TRIM 1-16

PARTY SET 1-4

PARTY CLEAR 1-4

PARTY 1-4

PAGING OVERVIEW

PAGE VOLUME PRESET

PAGE DIRECT (direct page to only one room)

PAGE OFF

PAGE ENABLE GROUP 1-8

PAGE DISABLE GROUP 1-8

PAGE GROUP 1-6

AUTO PAGE ON

AUTO PAGE OFF

AUTO PAGE (aka group 7)

MANUAL PAGE (aka group 8)

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VOLUME

ROOM TURN ON WITH LAST USED VOLUME, TONE, BALANCE

ROOM TURN ON WITH VOLUME, TONE AND BALANCE IN PRESET 1

VERSION REQUEST

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES

UPDATE ALL ROOM PARAMETERS

UPDATE ALL ROOM CONTROLS

UPDATE A SINGLE ROOM CONTROL

UPDATE ROOM

VIDEO FOLLOWING AUDIO/INDEPENDANT VIDEO

PARTY COMMAND

HARDWARE TRIGGER VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN

TRIGGER OUTPUT ASSIGN

SOFTWARE CONTROL OF HARDWARE TRIGGERS

VIDEO TRIGGER DWELL TIME

CYCLE COUNT

HARDWARE TRIGGER ENABLE / DISABLE

VERSION REQUEST

Suite 16 ASCII Codes

Preamplifier Codes

Lists serial command codes for preamplifier functions.

Appendix A - MC-5000 Setup Flow Charts

1111 = Check Keys

1112 = IR On/Off

1113 = Blanking On/Off

1116 = Set Room Number

1117 = Baud Rate 1200

1118 = Baud Rate 19200

1115 = Clock Set

Input Configuration

Source Control

Source Labels

Check Setup

Program All

Appendix B - System Specifications

Appendix C - 9 Pin D Connector Information