Crestron ABAR-1
Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
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
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©2007 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
Contents
Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver: ABAR-1 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1
Applications.................................................................................................................2
Specifications ..............................................................................................................2
Physical Description.................................................................................................... 3
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................6
Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 7
CAT5 Wiring............................................................................................................... 7
Installation................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Hookup .......................................................................................................7
Problem Solving ........................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 9
Use the Right Wire ...................................................................................................... 9
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................10
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................10
Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 11
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................11
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................11
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Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
Adagio™ Balanced Audio
Receiver: ABAR-1
Introduction
Features and Functions
• Converts Category 5 (CAT5) balanced audio to RCA
unbalanced audio
• Small compact size
• Powered by included power supply
The Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver (ABAR-1) is an active
balanced-to-unbalanced audio converter designed to enable the
connection of any Crestron Home
source to a conventional unbalanced stereo line-level input. Connected at
the input of an Adagio system or CNX-PAD8A audio distribution
processor, the ABAR-1 allows any Crestron Home CAT5 balanced audio
source to be installed up to 500 feet from the central equipment location.
A single CAT5e type cable* is all that is required between the audio
source and the ABAR-1.
An international version of the ABAR-1, called the ABARI-1 is also
available.
* Maximum distance for CAT5 balanced audio is 500 feet using CresCAT®, CresCAT-IM, or quality
CAT5e cable.
®
Category 5 (CAT5) balanced audio
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Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver Crestron ABAR-1
Applications
The following diagram shows an ABAR-1in a residential application.
ABAR-1 in a Residential Application
Specifications
Specifications for the ABAR-1 are listed in the following table.
ABAR-1 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Audio
Frequency Response
S/N Ratio
THD+N
Power Requirements
12VDC
Power Supply (included)
Environmental
Temperature 41º to 104ºF (5º to 40ºC)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure Black metal, surface mount box
Dimensions
20Hz – 20kHz, ± 0.3 dB
95 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted
0.008%, 20Hz to 20kHz
6 Watts (0.5 Amps) @ 12 VDC
120 VAC, 60 Hz (ABAR-1)
230 VAC, 50 Hz (ABARI-1)
with (2) integral mounting flanges
Height
Width
Depth
Weight 4.0 oz (114 g)
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0.96 in (2.43 cm)
2.73 in (6.93 cm)
3.19 in (8.11 cm)
Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
Physical Description
This section provides information on the connections, controls and
indicators available on your ABAR-1.
ABAR-1 Physical View
ABAR-1 Overall Dimensions
3.19 in
(8.11 cm)
2.85 in
(7.24 cm)
1
2
0.96 in
(2.43 cm)
4
2.73 in
(6.93 cm)
3
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2.25 in
(5.72 cm)
Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver Crestron ABAR-1
Connectors, Controls & Indicators
# CONNECTORS,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
1 AUDIO IN
18
2 PWR 12 VDC, 0.5A
DESCRIPTION
(1) 8-pin RJ-45 female,
shielded;
CAT5 balanced audio input
port;
Maximum Input Level: 4 V
Input Impedance: 20k ohms;
Connects to “CH” CAT5 audio
output (or bidirectional) port*
(1) 2.5mm barrel DC power
jack; 12 Volt DC power input
PW-1205 power supply
included with ABAR-1;
PW-1210-RU included with
ABARI-1
rms
;
3 PWR LED (1) green LED, indicates
12 Volts DC power supplied
from power supply
4 OUTPUT (L & R)
(2) RCA female;
Unbalanced stereo line-level
audio output;
Maximum Output Level: 2 V
rms
;
Output Impedance: 22 ohms
* This eight-pin RJ-45 port receives audio output signals from Crestron Home (CH)
products such as the CNXRMCLV, CEN-IDOC, and CNX-BIPAD8 (as well as
others). This port uses CAT5 wiring. Refer to the following table for connector
pinouts.
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Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
PIN WIRE COLORS (568B) AUDIO I/O
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Audio Left In
2 ORANGE - Audio Left In
3 WHITE/GREEN + Audio Right In
4 BLUE N/A
5 WHITE/BLUE N/A
6 GREEN - Audio Right In
7 WHITE/BROWN N/A
8 BROWN N/A
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Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver Crestron ABAR-1
Industry Compliance
As of the date of manufacture the ABAR-1 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. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
Setup
CAT5 Wiring
CAT5 wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second
(Mbps) using the 100BaseT standard. Crestron takes advantage of this
specification for a variety of audio and video applications.
Crestron recommends using CresCAT-IM (or D) wire for transmitting
audio signals from the audio source to the ABAR-1.
When using a Creston wiring solution, the CresCAT-IM (or D) wire can
carry audio signals up to 500 feet (observe distance limitations based
upon power consumption for the device in use).
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5
Wiring Reference Guide (Doc. 6137), which is available for download
from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals
).
Installation
The ABAR-1 can be mounted in a rack or to any surface using the
integral mounting flanges. Mounting hardware is not provided.
Hardware Hookup
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that
follows this paragraph.
The CAT5 connection between the audio source and ABAR-1 only
carries audio signals. Additional connections and wiring may be required
to support communications for control of the source device. Refer to the
product manuals for each component involved for complete
requirements.
Apply power after all connections have been made.
When making connections to the ABAR-1, consider the following:
• Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
• Maximum CAT5 audio cable length is 500 feet.
• Maximum RCA audio cable length is 12 feet.
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Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver Crestron ABAR-1
Hardware Connections for the ABAR-1
PWR:
FROM POWER PACK
(12VDC, 0.5A)
AUDIO IN (CAT5):
CARRIES BALANCED
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT (RCA):
CARRIES UNBALANCED
AUDIO
NOTE: For CAT5 wire, use Crestron Certified Wire.
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Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
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.
ABAR-1 Troubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE
CAUSE(S)
Device does not
function.
LED does not
illuminate.
Device is not
receiving power
from a Crestron
power source.
Device is not
wired correctly.
Source or
destination device
is not operating.
Device is not
receiving power
from a Crestron
power source.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Use the provided
Crestron power
source. Verify
connections.
Verify wiring from
source to ABAR-1 and
from ABAR-1 to
amplifier.
Verify source and
destination devices
are operating.
Use the provided
Crestron power
source. Verify
connections.
Use the Right Wire
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In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your
installation topology, Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified
Wire may be used. Failure to do so may incur additional charges if
support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using
improper wire.
Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver Crestron ABAR-1
Further Inquiries
If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after
reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning
customer service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at
1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. For assistance in your local time
zone, refer to the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/offices
a listing of Crestron worldwide offices.
You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website
(http://www.crestron.com/onlinehelp
products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully
benefit from all available features.
) to ask questions about Crestron
) for
Future Updates
As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the
capabilities of the ABAR-1, 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.
Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability
and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the
Download column.
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Crestron ABAR-1 Adagio™ Balanced Audio Receiver
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. Enclose a note specifying
the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number and
return address.
2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange or service with a CRESTRON Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 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.
3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON,
shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return
freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.
CRESTRON Limited Warranty
CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from
CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical
parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year; touchscreen display and
overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered.
This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON
dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if
any.
CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any
application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental
damage, modification or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any
product that has had the serial number altered, defaced or removed.
This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall
CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic damages
inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any claim made by a
third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.
CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for parts or
labor. Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only by the
unexpired portion of the warranty.
Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or
implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are
limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supersedes all previous warranties.
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