AMX DAS-T0804-8-SIG User Manual

Installation Guide

DAS-T0804/8-SIG Tango Audio Controllers

Overview

The Tango Series of Audio Controllers allow centralized control of common audio
equipment for up to 4 or 8 independently controlled audio zones per Controller. Each
Tango Controller is capable of controlling the source via Metreau Keypad, RS-232, IP
address (via the optional Ethernet Module), SWT Speakers (equipped with IR
receivers), or the MIO R-1 AUDIO IR remote control. Other sources such as Satellite
Receivers, CD Players, MP3 Players, and any other IR Controlled audio source can
be patched into the RCA source inputs on the rear panel (FIG. 1).

Light Bar (power status)

LED Zone Status Indicator

Power Switch &
Receptacle

Tango Audio Controllers

FIG. 1

Tango Series Audio Controllers are available in two variations:

• DAS-T0804-SIG (FG1103-01) - Tango 8-Source, 4-Zone Audio Controller. The
DAS-T0804-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 4 rooms/zones.

• DAS-T0808-SIG (FG1103-02) - Tango 8-Source, 8-Zone Audio Controller. The
DAS-T0808-SIG can control 8 sources and distributes audio to 8 rooms/zones.

Both Tango Controllers are expandable to 64 zones via Tango Zone Expanders.

Expansion Port (RJ11) RS-232 (DB9)

Paging IN/OUT ports

Audio Inputs (4 or 8)
Audio Outputs (4 or 8)

IR Outputs (8)

Zone Outputs (4 or 8)

Function Buttons

IR ReceiverLCD Display Screen

Antenna Inputs

AM

FM

Product Specifications

The following table provides technical specifications for the Tango Audio Controllers.
Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply to both the DAS-T0804-SIG and
DAS-T0808-SIG models.

Tango Audio Controllers - Product Specifications

Power: 960W max (Actual average usage = 300W)

Zone Support: DAS-T0804-SIG - 4 independent audio zones.

DAS-T0808-SIG - 8 independent audio zones.

• Each zone is protected thermally.

• Zone grouping.

• Independent Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and SRS
controls in each zone.

Stereo Amplifiers: • 40 Watts/CH stereo amplifiers

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SRS/WOW

Front Panel Components:

Light Bar Blue light bar indicates power status.

LEDs Blue LEDs indicate zone status.

Function/Navigation
Buttons

IR Receiver This is where you must aim the remotes from your audio

: Standard SRS/WOW® audio enhancement technology by

(20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD).

• Stereo Output:20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD

• Protected from overload and thermal runaway.

SRS Labs, on all zones.

Note: SRS/WOW is a registered trademark of SRS labs,
Inc.

5 pushbuttons allow for front panel programming, selection
of sources, tuning AM/FM radio stations, or Sirius satellite
radio stations (when equipped with the optional Sirius and/
or AM/FM Tuner Card).

source components so the Controller can learn and emu­late those commands.

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Tango Audio Controllers - Product Specifications (Cont.)

LCD Display Displays information necessary during the programming

Rear Panel Components:

Power Switch
& Receptacle

Paging In/Out Ports RCA jacks to connect to Paging devices (any audio signal/

RS-232 Port DB9 connector allows the Tango Audio Controller to

AM/FM Antenna
Inputs

Audio Inputs Stereo Inputs, 47K impedance, buffered.

Audio Outputs Stereo Looping Outputs, buffered.

IR Outputs • Eight IR 3.5mm mono output jacks.

Zone Outputs • DAS-T0804-SIG: 4 zone output connectors (connect to

Expansion Port RJ-11 Port connects main Controller with Tango Zone

Dimensions (HWD):

(including feet)

Weight: Max. weight with 8 zones - 31 lbs (14.06 kg)

Included Accessories: • IR01 IR BLASTER MODULE (FG-IR01)

Other AMX Equipment: • Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60)

steps and afterward is the display to indicate information
about the source input activity.

The master power switch will remain in the ON position
normally.

source can be used as a paging device).
The Paging device connects to the Controller via the

"Paging In" connector.
The “Paging Out” connector is used to carry the page to

Zone Expander(s).

receive Controller Command Messages and provide status
messages.

Connections for the AM and FM Antennas

(indoor installation only)

Metreau keypads)

• DAS-T0808-SIG: 8 zone output connectors (connect to
Metreau keypads)

Expanders.

• 4" x 17" x 13.5"

• 10.16 cm x 43.18 cm x 34.29 cm

•2 RU

• FM antennea (indoor)

•Power Cord

Rack-Mounting

Tango units occupy two rack spaces in a standard 19" equipment rack. Rack mounting
brackets are supplied with the optional Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60).

Note: Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving Tango units within the rack to
avoid injury. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of another person when
rack mounting Tango units.

1. Attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the Tango unit using the four
screws (10-32 Panhead Phillips - supplied with the Tango unit) for each bracket.

Note: To prevent injury the Tango unit must be securely attached to the rack in
accordance with the installation instructions. ALWAYS use the special rack
mount brackets supplied and high quality fixing screws to ensure the Tango unit
is installed in the rack correctly.

2. Place the Tango unit in the equipment rack and hold steady.

3. Secure the Tango unit in the rack using the mounting holes.

Note: DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the Tango unit when it is rack
mounted, as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.

Ventilation

To ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated, there must be a minimum
of 3" all around the Tango unit.

Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the
ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within the rack.

Speaker Wire Technology (SWT)

Speaker Wire Technology (SWT) allows both data and audio signals to travel over the
same four conductor wire. This remarkable technology removes the need for control
wire since the control and audio signals are shared on the same wire. The reliability
and simplicity of this system has been proven for years. AMX Distributed Audio is the
only company that offers a “retrofit solution”, one which allows the replacement of
volume controls with AMX Distributed Audio keypads and Controllers, giving full
control over the sources. Additionally, the versatility of SWT also allows AMX
Distributed Audio products to be connected where the control wire has been run
separately from the speaker cable.

Cabling Instructions

CAUTION: Be sure to check for any wiring restrictions required by the electrical code

in your area.

This installation uses low voltage cabling similar to telephone and alarm wiring, and
as such does not commonly have very many restrictions on their installation.
However rules may vary in different regions.

Cable Type

The Tango Controller is cabled using standard 4-conductor speaker cable originating
at the Tango Controller, passing through the Keypad, and terminating at the speaker
location. AMX recommends using a bundled 4 conductor 16 gauge stranded copper
wire in a single continuous run.

Connecting Sources (Audio Inputs/Outputs)

Up to 8 audio devices can be connected to the Tango Controllers via the Sources
INPUT and OUTPUT RCA connectors on the rear panel (see FIG. 1 on page 1).
Industry standard RCA connectors provide line-level input and output connections for
devices such as CD, DSS, MP3 players etc.

Each audio input has a corresponding buffered output used to connect the audio
sources to additional Tango Controllers or to other devices that share the audio
sources (FIG. 2).

To R/L IN jacks on additional

controllers, or other devices
that share this audio source

1234

R

SOURCES

567 8

OUTPUT

L

From R/L OUT jacks on

Source 1 audio device

R

INPUT

L

Connecting Sources (Audio IN/OUT)

FIG. 2

Connecting IR Emitters

Tango Controllers provide eight 3.5mm mono output jacks for CC-NIRC NetLinx IR
Emitter Cables (supplied). Commands received by the Tango Controller from the
Metreau keypads are processed and sent via the IR Emitter Cable to the controlled
device.

CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables attach to the controlled audio device’s remote
control (IR) sensor with double sided tape (included), and connect to the Tango
Controller via the IR OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel (FIG. 3).

CD PLAYER

CC-NIRC

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IR OUTPUT

IR Sensor

FIG. 3 Connecting IR Output to an IR Sensor on a controlled audio device

Note: Tango controllers support RC5 IR codes. Codes that fall outside of this range
may not function with the Controller.

Connecting Zone Outputs

Tango Controllers can be accessed by SWT Metreau keypads (DAS-MET6SRC and
DAS-MET-NUM) to provide basic transport control, source selection and volume up
and down, as well as enhanced controls including direct access capability, favorite’s
source selection, zone grouping, alarm clock setting, and Keypad lockout.

Note: The Matrix Pushbutton (DAS-KP series) and LCD Keypads (DAS-KP-LCD
series) are also supported by Tango Controllers.

SWT Connectors

SWT cabling follows a specific pinout configuration that is labelled on the Tango
Controller, Metreau keypads, and other Matrix devices, as shown in FIG. 4.

LDGR

FIG. 4 SWT pinout configuration

L = Left audio channel (+)
D = Data / Power (+)
G = Ground (-) - also provides return for L/R Audio
R = Right audio channel (+)

Connecting SWT Keypads to the Tango Controller

Metreau keypads connect to the 4-pin connectors labelled Zone 1, 2, 3 etc. on the
rear panel (FIG. 5):

Zone Outputs on Tango Audio Controller

TO CONTROLLER

R
G
D
L

SWT Keypad

Zone 1

LDGR

TO CONTROLLER

SWT Keypad

Zone 2

LDGR

R
G
D
L

TO CONTROLLER

SWT Keypad

Zone 3

LDGR

R
G
D
L

TO CONTROLLER

Zone 4

LDGR

R
G
D
L

SWT Keypad

FIG. 5 Connecting Zone Outputs

Connecting SWT Speakers to SWT Keypads

Connect SWT speakers to the 4-pin connector labelled TO SPEAKERS on the rear
of the SWY keypads (FIG. 6).

Zone Output connector

on Tango Controller

LDGR

SWT Speakers

TO CONTROLLER

TO SPEAKERS

R+

R­L-

L+

SWT connectors on keypad

R

G

D

L

FIG. 6 Connecting SWT keypads and SWT speakers

Connecting Paging Inputs/Outputs

Paging Inputs are for Phone Systems or Communications Boxes. If the paging
override is used, connect the output of the phone system or communication box to
the Paging Input connector on the Tango controller. (FIG. 7):

Tango Audio Controller

From phone system or

communication box

Paging

Out

Paging In

Tango Zone Expander (#1)

Paging

Out

Paging In

To "Paging In" connector on
Tango Zone Expander #2

FIG. 7 Connecting Paging Input/Outputs

Additional Documentation

Additional documentation for Distributed Audio products is available online at
www.amx.com:

• For details on Metreau Keypads, refer to the Metreau Keypads Operation/Ref-
erence Guide and Installation Guides.

• For details on Tango Zone Expanders, refer to the Tango Zone Expanders
Operation/Reference Guide and Installation Guides.

• For details on Tango Amplifiers, refer to the Tango Amplifiers Installation
Guide.

• For details on MIO R-1 AUDIO remote controllers, refer to the MIO R-1 AUDIO
Installation Guide.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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