Crestron CNX-AUDIO-6PAK Operating Manual

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

1-888-CRESTRON

Crestron CNX-AUDIO-6PAK Six-Zone Audio Package

Contents

Six-Zone Audio Package: CNX-AUDIO-6PAK 1

Description.................................................................................................................................1

Hardware Setup .........................................................................................................................2

Identity Code ............................................................................................................... 2

Network Wiring........................................................................................................... 2

Audio Source Wiring................................................................................................... 5

Advanced Wiring ........................................................................................................5

Software Setup........................................................................................................................... 7

Software System Requirements................................................................................... 7

Installation...................................................................................................................7

Four Step Configuration .............................................................................................. 7

System Operation.....................................................................................................................15

On/Off Button............................................................................................................15

Volume and Mute Buttons.........................................................................................15

Source Selection and Control .................................................................................... 16

Priority Override........................................................................................................16

Audio Configuration................................................................................................................16

Setup Modes..............................................................................................................17

Room Setup Mode Operation....................................................................................17

Source Setup Mode Operation...................................................................................17

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 18

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................18

Further Inquiries.........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 19

Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................21

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................21

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................21

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Crestron CNX-AUDIO-6PAK Six-Zone Audio Package

Six-Zone Audio Package: CNX-AUDIO-6PAK

Description

The Crestron Home Six-Zone Audio package (herein known as the CNX-AUDIO-

6PAK) offers simple intuitive configuration of plug-and-play hardware and Crestron

software. It is packaged and priced specifically to provide the user with a complete

six-zone home audio solution.

The CNX-AUDIO-6PAK is also available as an international version. All of the

features are identical with the exceptions of the international AC power requirements

and power cord and the unit nomenclature of the amplifier. Throughout this guide,

all references to CNX-AUDIO-6PAK apply to the CNXI-AUDIO-6PAK as well,

except where noted.

The CNX-AUDIO-6PAK is anchored by the popular Crestron CNMSX-AV control

system and the new CNAMPX-12x60 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The new

CNAMPX-12x60 provides 12 channels of amplification with power specifications of

60 Watts per channel (WPC) at 8 ohms, 90 WPC into 4 ohms and 220 WPC bridged

at 8 ohms.

The complete list of hardware components includes:

• CNMSX-AV, control system

• CNAMPX-12x60, multi-channel amplifier (domestic model) or

CNAMPXI-12x60, multi-channel amplifier (international model)

• CNX-PAD8, audio distribution processor

• CN-WP12FW-6, 12-button function keypad (quantity 6 CN-WP12FWs

per pak)

• CNHBLOCK, multi-type network distribution block.

• CNXIRP, Cresnet Infrared Emitter (quantity 4 per pak)

Another member of the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK is the Crestron Audio Six-Pack CD,

which contains among other software, the Audio Six-Pack Wizard. This Wizard

provides an easy four-step configuration of the entire six-zone audio system.

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Hardware Setup

Identity Code

Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity

code (NET ID). These codes are assigned a two-digit hexadecimal number from 03

to FE. For your convenience, all hardware devices in the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK have

been assigned unique NET IDs. However, the six keypads are zone specific. Be sure

to install the given user interface into the appropriate room as defined in the Crestron

Audio Six-Pack Wizard. The room/NET ID key is as follows:

• Room 1 contains keypad with NET ID = 4C

• Room 2 contains keypad with NET ID = 52

• Room 3 contains keypad with NET ID = 53

• Room 4 contains keypad with NET ID = 54

• Room 5 contains keypad with NET ID = 55

• Room 6 contains keypad with NET ID = 56

Network Wiring

Refer to the network wiring diagram on the next page when making all network

connections between the hardware devices of the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK.

Four-Wire Network Connector

The four-wire network cable is used to power Crestron devices. Before making any

four-wire network connections, refer to the network interconnection after this

paragraph and the cautions that follow.

Recommended Network Cable, Liberty Wire Reference: Cresnet

BLUE

PAIR A

SHIELD

BLACK

RED

WHITE

PAIR B

TO

CONTROL SYSTEM

G
Z
Y

24

FRONT VIEW

TWISTED

PAIR A

TWISTED

PAIR B

RECOMMENDED COLOR CODE

=
=
=
=

BLACK

BLUE
WHITE
RED

GND

(-) Z

(+) Y

24

GROUND SHIELD AT CONTROL SYSTEM END ONLY.

RED

TO

NETWORK

DEVICE

FRONT VIEW

BLACK

BLUE

WHITE

TO OTHER

NETWORK DEVICE

24
Y
Z
G

24
Y
Z
G

CAUTION: Possible equipment damage if miswired.

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Network Wiring

SIDE

VIEWS

OF

NETWORK

WIRING

CONNECTOR

KEYPAD

NETWORK

WIRING

CONNECTOR

KEYPAD

KEYPAD

NETWORK

WIRING

CONNECTOR

KEYPAD

NETWORK

WIRING

CONNECTOR

CN-WP12FW-6

NETWORK

KEYPAD

CONNECTOR

CNMSX-AV

S1

S2

S3

CNX-PAD8

SOURCES

LEFT

RIGHT

CRESTRON

CNAMPX-12x60

LEFT

RIGHT

PRECAUCION:

PARA LA PROTECCION CONTINUADA CONTRA EL USO DEL

RIESGO DE INCENDIOS USE SOLAMENTE EL MISMO TIPO Y

FUSIBLE DEL GRADO. DESCONECTE LA CUERDA DE LA

FUENTE ANTES DE CAMBIAR EL FUSIBLE.

LEFT

+ - + -

RIGHT

CRESTRON

WIRING

CNHBLOCK

24VDC 50W

S4

ATTACH CNXIRP AS DESCRIBED IN

LATEST REVISION OF DOC. 8141.

1 2

1

23

12

43

4

56

ROCKLEIGH,INC.ELECTRONICS,

ACHTUNG:

AUFGRUND BRANDSCHUTZRECHTLICHER BESTIMMUNGEN,

BITTE NUR SICHERUNGEN DES SELBEN TYPS UND MIT DER

SELBEN BELASTBRAKEIT VERWENDEN. TRENNEN SIE DAS

GERAT VOM NETZ BEVOR SIE DIE SICHERUNG

AUSTAUSCHEN.

21

+ -+ -

07647N.J.

USA07647N.J.ROCKLEIGH,INC.ELECTRONICS,

+ - + -

1

2

43

24

24

Y

Y

Z

Z

G

G

B

CD

ABCDEFGH

S5

LAN

COM B COM C COM D COM E COM F

765

7

E

24

Y

Z

G

CONNECTORS

ALL

INFRARED - SERIAL OUTPUT

8

8

RIGHT

POWER

24

Y

Z

G

G

LEFT

CRESTRON

A

CNHBLOCK

CRESNET

24 Y Z G

COM A

24
Y

Z

G

24

Y

Z

G

D
P
A

34

ROOM INPUTS

ATTENTION:

POUR LA PROTECTION CONTRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIES

N'UTILISEZ SEULEMENT LE MEMES TYPE DE FUSIBLE.

DEBRANCHEZ LE CABLE D'ALIMENTATION AVANT DE

CHANGER LE FUSIBLE.

ROOM OUTPUTS

8 OHM / 60 WATTS

4 OHM / 90 WATTS

MADE IN THE USA DATE:

CAUTION:

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

HAZARD USE ONLY SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE.

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

43

+ -+ -

65

8

7

24
Y
Z
G

YZ

a

cb

PARALLELINARE

GSGSGSGSGSGSGSGS

12345678G

S6

I/O

CRESTRON

Rockleigh, N.J. 07647

COMPUTER

ROOMS

1

3

2

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

AVIS:

5

+ - + -

NETWORK

WIRING

CONNECTOR

RELAY OUTPUT

100 - 250V ~ 2.3A

50/60 HZ

NOTE:

G

24VDC

1A

7654

8

DEVICES ARE NOT DRAWN TO SCALE.

1 2 3 45678

S7

Electronics, Inc.

CRESNET

GZY24

KEYPAD

65

PWR

NET

24

Y

NET

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

120V AC 60Hz

1440 WATTS MAX.

Z
G

6

OVERRIDE/SETUP

12A 125V

+ -+ -

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NOTE: Do not power up system until all wiring is verified. Care should be taken to
ensure date (Y,Z) and power (24,G) connections are not crossed. Data "Y" was data
"+". Data "Z" was data"-".

NOTE: The cable consists of 1-#18 AWG twisted pair, tinned copper 1-#22 AWG
twisted pair with shield, tinned copper. There are six twists per foot per pair. The
jacket is teal color and labeled "CRESNET" every two feet. Liberty Wire carries the
cable (reference: CRESNET) and it is available in plenum or non-plenum versions.

NOTE: A CNTBLOCK, network terminal block, is recommended for testing
purposes and convenience of wiring.

CAT 5 Wiring

CAT 5 wiring is also used to power Crestron devices. Before making any CAT 5
connections, refer to the network interconnection after this paragraph and the
cautions that follow.

CAT 5 Interconnect Drawing

TWISTED
PAIR C

CODE

PAIR A

PAIR B

PAIR C
PAIR D (NOT SHOWN)

TO

NETWORK DEVICE

24

FRONT VIEW

TWISTED

PAIR A

TWISTED

PAIR B

TWISTED

PAIR C

TO

NETWORK DEVICE

24

FRONT VIEW

TWISTED
PAIR A

Y
Z
G

Y
Z
G

TWISTED
PAIR A

TO

CONTROL SYSTEM

G
Z
Y

24

FRONT VIEW

TWISTED
PAIR B

TWISTED
PAIR C

TWISTED PAIR D

UNUSED (NOT SHOWN)

RECOMMENDED CATEGORY 5 CABLE COLOR

=

GND

SPARES

GREEN AND WHITE w/GREEN STRIPE
WHITE w/BLUE STRIPE

=Z

BLUE

=

Y

ORANGE AND WHITE w/ORANGE STRIPE

==24

BROWN AND WHITE w/BROWN STRIPE

BLUE

WHITE

w/BLUE STRIPE

CAUTION: Possible equipment damage if miswired.

NOTE: Do not power up system until all wiring is verified. Care should be taken to

ensure date (Y,Z) and power (24,G) connections are not crossed.

NOTE: To calculate maximum CAT 5 cable length, use the following equation:
L = 3000/PF
where L = maximum cable length (feet)
PF = total power factor for equipment on run (watts).

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Audio Source Wiring

NOTE: Use good quality shielded interconnects between source equipment,
CNX-PAD8, and CNAMPX-12x60 to minimize noise. Wire gauge depends on
length of run.

Refer to the audio source-wiring diagram on the next page when making audio
connections between the hardware devices of the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK and the
sources.

Advanced Wiring

If the intent is to use the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK in a configuration other than its basic
design, refer to the individual device Operations Guides when making these
"advanced" wiring connections.

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Audio Wiring

CORRESPONDING

AUDIO SOURCE

LOOP-THROUGH

1 2

SOURCES

1

LEFT

RIGHT

CRESTRON

23

CNX-PAD8

CRESNET

43

4

56

ROCKLEIGH,INC.ELECTRONICS,

07647N.J.

7

G

765

8

ROOMS

1

8

2

LEFT

RIGHT

GZY24

3

24VDC

1A

7654

8

DEVICES ARE NOT DRAWN TO SCALE.

NOTE:

CD CD 2

FM

DSS

TAPE

AUX

AUDIO

SOURCES

LEFT

RIGHT

PRECAUCION:

PARA LA PROTECCION CONTINUADA CONTRA EL USO DEL

RIESGO DE INCENDIOS USE SOLAMENTE EL MISMO TIPO Y

FUSIBLE DEL GRADO. DESCONECTE LA CUERDA DE LA
FUENTE ANTES DE CAMBIAR EL FUSIBLE.

LEFT

RIGHT

L1 R1

SPEAKERS

12

ACHTUNG:

AUFGRUND BRANDSCHUTZRECHTLICHER BESTIMMUNGEN,

BITTE NUR SICHERUNGEN DES SELBEN TYPS UND MIT DER
SELBEN BELASTBRAKEIT VERWENDEN. TRENNEN SIE DAS

GERAT VOM NETZ BEVOR SIE DIE SICHERUNG
AUSTAUSCHEN.

+ - + -

CRESTRON

+ -+ -

ROOM1

CNAMPX-12x60

34

ROOM INPUTS

ATTENTION:

POUR LA PROTECTION CONTRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIES

N'UTILISEZ SEULEMENT LE MEMES TYPE DE FUSIBLE.
DEBRANCHEZ LE CABLE D'ALIMENTATION AVANT DE

21

CHANGER LE FUSIBLE.

+ - + -

ROOM OUTPUTS

8 OHM / 60 WATTS

4 OHM / 90 WATTS

USA07647N.J.ROCKLEIGH,INC.ELECTRONICS,

MADE IN THE USA DATE:

CAUTION:

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

HAZARD USE ONLY SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

43

+ -+ -

5

+ - + -

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

120V AC 60Hz

1440 WATTS MAX.

65

PWR

NET

24

Y

NET

Z

G

6

OVERRIDE/SETUP

12A 125V

+ -+ -

L6 R6

ROOM6

SPEAKERS

L2 R2 L5 R5

R4

ROOM5

SPEAKERS

ROOM2

SPEAKERS

L3 R3 L4

ROOM3

SPEAKERS

ROOM4

SPEAKERS

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Software Setup

Software System Requirements

The PC where the contents of the Crestron Audio Six-Pack CD are installed should
meet these system requirements.

Minimum Required PC Configuration

Windows 98/NT/2000: 333MHz Pentium II with 64MB RAM
Display Setting of "256 Colors"

Recommended PC Configuration

Windows 98/NT/2000: 700MHz Pentium 4 with 128MB RAM
Display Setting of "High Color (16 bit)" or higher

Installation

Insert the Crestron Audio Six-Pack CD into the PC's CD-ROM drive and select Run
from the Windows start menu. Type the letter for the CD-ROM drive and :\Setup.

There are certain versions of SIMPL Windows, VisionTools Pro-e, and the Crestron
Database required to successfully operate with the Wizard. The minimum required
versions are available from the Crestron Audio Six-Pack CD. The versions are:

SIMPL Windows v1.61.08 or later

VT Pro-e v2.3.1.9 or later

Crestron Database v15.4.0 or later

The latest software versions can also be obtained from the What's New page
(APPBUILD link) or Downloads page (APPBUILD Library) of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com)

.

Four Step Configuration

Use the easy four-step configuration of the Crestron Audio Six-Pack Wizard to
complete the six-zone audio system. Refer to the on-line and context-sensitive (F1)
help, if assistance is needed.

Start Audio Six-Pack Wizard

Open the Audio Six-Pack Wizard and begin with the screen shown on the next page.

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Start Screen

To move onto the first step in the configuration of the audio system, click on the
Next> button or click on the square in the left column entitled "Name & Location".
Advance through the Wizard steps using either of these methods.

Step 1: Name the System

From the next screen, shown below, enter a name in the System Name: field. This
name will be assigned to all application files (Audio Six-Pack Wizard, SIMPL
Windows, and VT Pro-e) for the system. In the second field, enter a location to save
all files that are created using the Wizard.

Name the System

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Step 2: Add Sources

The Crestron Database contains
information collected about devices
that have, at one time, been pro­grammed into a Crestron system.
The User Database is a place to
store information about devices
not yet supported by Crestron.

The Devices screen of the Audio Six-Pack Wizard allows the user to select all the
audio sources in the system that need to be controlled. The Wizard has access to
either the Crestron or User Database. Make a choice by selecting the correct
Database button, as shown in the screen below. A source can be added by first
selecting how to search for it. Decide how to sort the devices by selecting either the
Manufacturer or Type button from the Sort By area.

Add Sources

Use the pull-down arrows to select the Manufacturer, Type, and Model of each
source in the system. Once the three parameters are selected for a single source, click
the Add to System button to automatically enter the source into the list at the bottom
of the screen.

Notice that the Wizard keeps a running list of each source. The list includes the
device name, a description of the source, and the I/O assignment. Continue to add
sources by repeating the procedure in the previous paragraph.

It is possible to assign properties to each source. Double click on an item from the
list of sources or alternatively, double click on the source or right click the source,
then select Properties. The "Device # Properties" window appears with up to three
tabs of its own: Audio, I/O Assignment, and Properties. The pound symbol (#) in the
title of the window indicates the number assigned to the actual device.

Audio Properties
The Audio tab of the "Device # Properties" window, as shown after this paragraph,
identifies the name of the source device and reveals the predetermined input number
to the CNX-PAD8. The input number to the audio switcher can be changed. This
window also displays a list of possible commands, which are selectable as well. The
four commands are mapped to two fixed buttons on the function keypad: left and
right arrow. To execute the Next 1 command the user presses the right arrow button;
to execute the Next 2 command the user presses and holds the right arrow button.
Similarly, to execute the Prev 1 command the user presses the left arrow button; for
Prev 2, the user presses and holds the left arrow button. Click the OK button to apply

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and save any changes made and close the window. The Cancel button closes the
window without saving any changes that have been made.

"Device # Properties" Window – Audio Tab

I/O Assignment Properties
The I/O Assignment tab of the "Device # Properties" window, shown after this
paragraph, enables a change of the port assignment for the source as well as the
controlling device. Click the OK button to apply and save any changes made and
close the window. The Cancel button closes the window without saving any changes
that have been made.

"Device # Properties" Window – I/O Assignment Tab

The Device area displays all control information about the currently selected device,
specifically it reveals how this device is connected to the control system. Click on
the Configure button to modify how this device is connected to the control system.

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For example, a CD might automatically be assigned to port C of an IR card. To place
this device on port D, simply click the Configure button, select the Port Assignment
tab from the "Device Settings" window, and choose a new port assignment.

The Controller area displays all control information about the device that controls
the currently selected device. For example, if the selected device is an IR controlled
CD, the controller may be an IR card such as the CNXIR-8. The top line of text
displays a description of this controlling device. The list box shows all controllers to
which the current device may be assigned. There are three buttons to modify the
contents of the list box.

• Click the Configure button to modify the controller location in the
control system.

• Click the New button to add a controller to the list assuming a valid
controller is available.

• Click the Remove button to remove the currently selected controller
from the list. Some controllers (i.e., built-in cards) cannot be removed.

NOTE: Expert users can always modify any of the device properties directly in
SIMPL Windows, after the program is generated.

Properties

The Properties tab of the "Device # Properties" window, shown after this paragraph,
lists a set of values for specified functions. Crestron recommends that the default
values are used, but the programmer is free to alter them. Click the OK button to
apply and save any changes made and close the window. The Cancel button closes
the window without saving any changes that have been made.

NOTE: This tab is not available for all devices.

"Device # Properties" Window – Properties Tab

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The CNX-AUDIO-6PAK is designed
to permit control of up to eight
devices from up to six rooms. If the
intent is to control more than eight
devices or control seven or more
devices from a single room, the
designer should consider using the
Application Builder to supplement
the Audio Six-Pack Wizard or use
the Application Builder solely.

Step 3: Add Rooms

The top six buttons on the function keypad are pre-configured for source selection,
where by default the first button (on the top left of the panel) selects Device 1, the
second button (top right) selects Device 2, the third, Device 3 and so forth. In
applications with less than six devices, the extra source selection buttons will have
no function assignment. In those applications with seven or eight devices, the extra
devices will have no source selection buttons in certain rooms of the system. Use
this step to determine which of the available sources can be selected from a given
room.

The CNX-AUDIO-6PAK is designed to provide control from up to six locations.
The Interfaces screen of the Wizard allows the user to assign source control from
each of the six rooms. From the pull-down above the user interface on the screen, as
shown after this paragraph, choose a room. The top six buttons of the keypad need to
be assigned to override the default settings. Move the cursor over one of the buttons
and notice that the perimeter of the button changes to a blue color. Selection of a
button changes the perimeter color to red and enables the Selected Source Button
area of the screen. Select an available source from the Source: field and assign a
label for the button on the keypad. Select another room and repeat the process.

NOTE: The keypad has standard source selector switch caps installed and a kit of
custom switch caps is also supplied with the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK. Instructions for
installing the custom switch caps or re-arranging the standard switch caps is
provided in the latest revision of the CN-WP12F and CN-WP12N Operations Guide
(Doc. 5788).

NOTE: The lower six buttons on the keypad are fixed.

NOTE: The Net ID of each user interface is room specific and shown beneath the

user interface on the screen.

Add Rooms

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The switch caps on the lower six buttons on the keypad are fixed and cannot be
altered. These include the On/Off button, Volume Up and Down, and Mute. The left
and right arrow buttons are for the standard Next and Prev commands, as assigned in
the Audio tab of the "Device # Properties" window, as described in "Step 2: Add
Sources" on page 9.

Step 4: Upload the System

The Finish screen provides the final steps to building the logic for the system. This
involves creating and compiling the SIMPL Windows program and uploading it to
the control system. The completed SIMPL Windows program is saved in .smw
format in the system's Program folder and contains all the logic that enables
communication between the control system, button panels, controlled devices and
other CNX-AUDIO-6PAK hardware.

Finish Screen

Before uploading the system, it is probably a good idea to verify the communication
preferences. The PC running the Wizard should be connected to the front
COMPUTER port of the CNMSX-AV via a straight through 9-pin cable. Only then
can all system programs be uploaded. Select the Communication Settings button to
open the "Port Settings" window, as shown below. Notice that TCP/IP connection is
an option. However, a CNXENET+ card (not part of the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK) is
required for Ethernet connections.

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Verify Port Settings

The Documentation button on the final screen of the Wizard displays an HTML
report of the entire system including devices and their respective locations. These
reports are a great troubleshooting tool.

The Edit in Crestron Application Builder button is available for those users that
surpass the basic intent of the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK. The options are numerous, but
possibilities include:

• Add more zones

• Add a numeric keypad

• Add a CT/LC-1000 touchpanel as a user interface

• Add a wireless touchpanel as a user interface

• Add a CNXTA to the CNMSX-AV for intercom use.

If the Application Builder is to be used, check the Edit in Crestron Application
Builder button and click Finish, then modify the system as desired. However, note

that once the system is saved in the Application Builder, the Audio Six-Pack Wizard
can no longer be used to open the file.

When communication between the PC and the control system has been established,
click the Upload System button from the final screen of the Wizard. The "System
Creation" window displays its progress as the Wizard creates and compiles the
SIMPL Windows program. Then click Continue to proceed to the next and final
action, uploading the program to the control system. After the transfer, click Yes to
load the program into the permanent memory of the control system. Then click
Finish to exit the Wizard.

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System Operation

This section describes how to use the function keypad to operate a Crestron audio
distribution system.

NOTE: These keypads are standard Crestron network devices and as such do not
have any functionality built-in. Instead, the program loaded into the CNMSX-AV
governs their operation. If you choose to use these keypads without using the devices
called out in the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK, the programmer must determine how they
operate.

The keypad provides on/off functionality, volume and mute control, source selection
and control, and priority override.

On/Off Button

The On/Off button performs five distinct actions, based on when and how it is
pressed.

• Room On: Press/release while room is off.

ON/OFF

• Room Off: Press/release while room is on.

• All Rooms Off: Press/hold until room shuts off.

• Sleep Mode On: Press/hold until LEDs flash.

• Sleep Mode Off: Press/release while in sleep mode.

Volume and Mute Buttons

• Mute Button: Press to toggle volume mute on and off. LED blinks
when volume is muted.

• Volume Up/Down Buttons: Control room volume level. LED of
selected source blinks when volume level is adjusted.

MUTE

VOL

VOL

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src1 src2

src3 src4

src5 src6

Source Selection and Control

• Source Selection Buttons (src1 through src6): These buttons select
the source for listening/control in the given room.

A solid LED indicates that the source is selected and can be controlled.
A blinking LED indicates that a source is in use by another room and
cannot be controlled Refer to "Priority Override" on page 16 for an
exception.

If a source is selected and has a solid LED, pressing the button again
issues the NEXT1 command to that device.

• Previous/Next Buttons: These buttons control the selected source
(unless the source LED is blinking, refer to "Priority Override" on page

16).

Press and release the Prev/Next buttons to send the PREV1/NEXT1
commands to the selected source. Press and hold the Prev/Next buttons
to send the PREV2/NEXT2 commands to the selected source.

To change the NEXT and PREV commands for a given device, refer to
the "Audio Properties" subsection of "Step 2: Add Sources" on page 9
for details.

Priority Override

The source button LEDs blink if another room has control priority over the selected
source. This means that this room can listen to the source, but cannot control it.

If another room has control over the current source, control can be taken from the
other room by pressing and holding the source button for about two seconds.

Audio Configuration

The function keypads provide additional functionality for configuring both the room
and source settings. Room settings include properties such as bass, treble, and
balance, and only affect the room from which they are adjusted. Source settings are
the input gain on the CNX-PAD8 for each source, allowing the volume level of each
source to be normalized relative to one another. Adjusting the input gain for a source
affects the volume of that source in all rooms.

Under normal operation, the keypads operate as described in "System Operation" on
page 15. In order to adjust the room or source settings, the appropriate mode, as
described in the following subsections, must be entered.

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Setup Modes

• Enter Room Setup Mode: Press both Volume Up and Down buttons
simultaneously to enter Room Setup Mode.

• Enter Source Setup Mode: Press both Next and Prev buttons
simultaneously to enter Source Setup Mode.

NOTE: Once a setup mode is entered, additional settings can influence
operation.

VOL

VOL

Room Setup Mode Operation

• Source Selection Buttons: These buttons select one of six properties to

Min. Volume

Bass Treble

Max. Volume

adjust. Once selected, use the Volume Up/Down or Prev/Next buttons
to adjust the level.

Press and hold a button to set that property back to its default level.

Startup Vol

Exit Setup

ON/OFF

Balance

Loudness

VOL

VOL

MUTE

VOL

VOL

• On/Off Button: This button's LED blinks rapidly to indicate Room
Setup Mode activity. Press this button to exit Room Setup Mode.

• Prev/Next Buttons: Adjust the currently selected property left/right.

• Mute Button: Toggles loudness on and off. LED illuminates if

loudness is currently on.

• Volum Up/Down Buttons: Adjust the currently selected property
up/down.

Source Setup Mode Operation

• Source Selection Buttons: These buttons select the sources assigned to
them in "standard" mode. Use the Volume Up/Down buttons to adjust
the input gain for that source.

• On/Off Button: This button's LED blinks rapidly along with the Mute
button to indicate Source Setup Mode activity. Press this button to exit
Source Setup Mode.

• Prev/Next Buttons: These buttons have no functionality in this mode.

• Mute Button: This button's LED blinks rapidly along with the On/Off

button to indicate Source Setup Mode activity.

• Volum Up/Down Buttons: Adjust the input compensation of the
currently selected source.

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Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Refer to the troubleshooting tables in each of the individual device Operations
Guides to resolve trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a
Crestron customer service representative by calling:

• In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at
1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or 1-201-767-3400.

• In Europe, call Crestron International at [phone].

• In Asia, call Crestron Asia at [phone].

• In Latin America, call Crestron Latin America at [phone].

• In Australia, call Crestron Pacific at [phone].

For local support from exclusive Crestron factory-trained personnel in New Zealand
call Amber Technologies at [phone].

Future Updates

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of
the CNX-AUDIO-6PAK, additional information may be made available as manual
updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements
prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

The Downloads page of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com
to the location and description of each update. Check the site periodically for update
availability and its subjective value.

) directs the reader

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