User manual CRESTRON CNX-BIPAD8

[. . . ] Crestron CNX-BIPAD8 Professional Audio Distribution Processor Operations 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 All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron CNX-BIPAD8 Professional Audio Distribution Processor Contents Professional Audio Distribution Processor: CNX-BIPAD8 Introduction Features and Functions Specifications Physical Description Industry Compliance Setup Network Wiring Identity Code Rack Mounting Stacking Hardware Hookup Typical Room Configurations Signal Distribution to More than Eight Rooms Expanded Distribution of Local Audio Sources Programming Software Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC Programming with SIMPL Windows Uploading and Upgrading Communication Settings Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program Firmware Upgrade Problem Solving Troubleshooting Further Inquiries Future Updates Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service CRESTRON Limited Warranty 1 1 1 3 4 7 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 15 15 15 19 19 21 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 8160A Contents · i Crestron CNX-BIPAD8 Professional Audio Distribution Processor Professional Audio Distribution Processor: CNX-BIPAD8 Introduction Features and Functions The Crestron Bi-Directional Professional Audio Distribution Processor, CNX-BIPAD8, is a second-generation product in Crestron's audio distribution product line. [. . . ] Instead refer to "Further Inquiries" on page 25 for assistance. Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www. crestron. com). The following are the earliest useable software version requirements for the PC: · · SIMPL Windows version 1. 61. 12 or later with library update file 132 or later (requires SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1. 1). Crestron Database version 15. 6. 8 or later. Required by SIMPL Windows. Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows. If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software. NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a CNX-BIPAD8, developed for specific control system types: . smw projectname. smw (source file) . spz projectname. spz (compiled file for 2-series) . bin projectname. bin (compiled file for CNX generation) . csz projectname. csz (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+) . ush projectname. ush (compiled file for CNX generation with SIMPL+ header file) . usp projectname. usp (source code module for SIMPL+) NOTE: In the following description, the PRO2 control system is used. SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces (i. e. , windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows® environment. This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a CNX-BIPAD8. Configuration Manager is where programmers "build" a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library. In Configuration Manager, drag the PRO2 from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the upper pane of the System Views. The PRO2 with its associated communication ports is displayed in the System Views upper pane. PRO2 System View The System Views lower pane displays the PRO2 system tree (refer to the following graphic). This tree can be expanded to display and configure the communications ports. Professional Audio Distribution Processor: CNX-BIPAD8 · 15 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 8160A Professional Audio Distribution Processor Expanded PRO2 System Tree Crestron CNX-BIPAD8 C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate a CNX-BIPAD8 into the system, drag the CNX-BIPAD8 from the Cresnet Control Modules | Cresnet Audio Modules folder of the Device Library and drop it in System Views. The PRO2 system tree displays the CNX-BIPAD8 in Slot 9, with a default NET ID of 44 as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: The first CNX-BIPAD8 in a system is preset with a NET ID of 44 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views. Additional units are assigned different NET ID numbers as they are added. C2Net Device, Slot 9 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double-click the CNX-BIPAD8 icon to open the "Device Settings" window. This window displays the CNX-BIPAD8 device information. [. . . ] Authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid to CRESTRON, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, N. J. , or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products returned with an RMA. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. [. . . ]