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It's Under Control
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It's Under Control
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AD-4
Audio Distribution System
70-2008-9 V.0


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  • Page 1 It’s Under Control ® It’s Under Control ® AD-4 Audio Distribution System 70-2008-9 V.0...
  • Page 2 AD-4 Audio Distribution System Copyright © 200 Remote Technologies Incorporated All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 117 612 914 DeClArAtIOn OF COnFOrmItY (DOC) The Declaration of Conformity for this product can be found on the RTI website at: www.rticorp.com/declaration...

  • Page 4: Safety Suggestions

    AD-4 Audio Distribution System SAFetY SuGGeStIOnS read Instructions. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit. retain Instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
  • Page 5 It’s Under Control ® SAFetY SuGGeStIOnS Cleaning. Clean only with dry cloth. Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyond that described in the operating instructions. Refer all other service needs to qualified service personnel. Damage requiring Service. The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

  • Page 6: Limited Warranty

    AD-, Integration Designer, and the RTI logo are registered trademarks of Remote Technologies Incorporated. Other brands and their products are trademarks or registered trademarks of...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Operation ....... 17 - mounting ............17 - Wiring and Connections ........17 - Controlling the AD-4 ........... 21 - expanding output zones ........23 - Connection Diagram ........... 27 Chapter 4 - Specifications ........... 29 Chapter 5 - troubleshooting ........
  • Page 8 AD-4 Audio Distribution System...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Welcome

    Depending on the source equipment used, more advanced information such as song playlists, cover art, and tuner RDS data may also be available. Of course with RTI control systems, audio is just the beginning. Imagine every aspect of your environment working in complete harmony –...

  • Page 10: Product Contents

    Thoroughly inspect the AD- and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier immediately. Report any equipment malfunctions to RTI or an authorized RTI distributor.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Features And Description

    It’s Under Control ® CHAPter 2 | FeAtureS AnD DeSCrIPtIOn The AD-4 provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: • Four analog stereo audio output zones. • Four analog audio source inputs. • Cool Power class-D amplifier provides twenty-five watts per channel.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 2 | FeAtureS AnD DeSCrIPtIOn AD-4 FrOnt PAnel Model AD-4 Audio Distribution System POWER ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 1. Power Switch Turns AD- power on or off. 2. Power leD A blue LED will be lit up when power is on and will be off when the power is off.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    7. remote Source Ir Control Inputs These .5mm mini-jack inputs are for connecting to an IR output port of an RTI control system for control of a remote audio source. The IR control is then delivered over the same Cat-5 cable that runs between the AD- and an RTI Remote Source wall plate (RSP-).
  • Page 14 AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 2 | FeAtureS AnD DeSCrIPtIOn AD-4 reAr PAnel - COntInueD 9. link This is for future use. DO NOT USE. 10. mute This .5mm stereo mini-jack is for the connection of a PDM- Phone/ Doorbell Mute Module that can automatically mute the AD- audio.

  • Page 15: Rsp-1 Remote Source Plate

    It’s Under Control ® CHAPter 2 | FeAtureS AnD DeSCrIPtIOn rSP-1 remOte SOurCe PlAte - FrOnt Remote Source L/R & IR 1. Audio Inputs - rCA Two RCA input jacks for connection to the output (left and right) of the remote audio source (Receiver, CD Player etc).

  • Page 16: Pdm-1 Phone/Doorbell Mute Panel

    AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 2 | FeAtureS AnD DeSCrIPtIOn PDm-1 PHOne/DOOrbell mute PlAte - FrOnt The back panel of the AD- has a .5mm stereo connector input labeled “Mute”. This is designed to be used with the PDM- Phone/Doorbell Mute module.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Installation And Operation

    The AD- ships with four removable feet that allow the AD- to be placed on a flat surface. To maintain proper ventilation and cooling, do not install the AD-4 on a flat surface without the feet. rACK mOunt The AD- can be mounted in a component rack as part of a comprehensive audio/video electronics system using the included rack mounting ears.
  • Page 18 .5mm mini stereo jack for connecting to the output of the audio source. In addition to carrying the audio signals, the Cat-5 cable between the RSP- and AD- carries IR control of the remote source from an RTI control system. The control system delivers IR commands to the .5mm IR inputs on the rear of the AD-.
  • Page 19 It’s Under Control ® CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn COnneCtInG remOte AuDIO SOurCeS RTI Control System KEYPADS RTI COM Model MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor STATUS IR OUTPUT LEVEL EXPANSION POWER / IR +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE LINK RS-232 POWER...
  • Page 20 AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn WIrInG FOr mute InPut The back panel of the AD- has a .5mm non-shorting stereo connector input labeled “Mute”. This is designed to be used with the PDM- Phone- Doorbell-Mute module. When the PDM- is connected, the system will temporarily mute when the phone or doorbell rings.

  • Page 21: Controlling The Ad-4

    COntrOl OF AD-4 A DB-9 jack offers RS-22 control of the AD- from an RTI or third-party home automation control system or a PC running a hyperterminal program. A set of RS-22 codes is available within the RTI Integration Designer programming software or on the RTI website (accessible to RTI dealers only).
  • Page 22 AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn rS-232 PrOtOCOl Function String Function String All Mute Off *ZALLMUT00\r Z2 Treble - *ZN02TRBDN\r Z2 Treble Flat *ZN02TRB00\r All Mute On *ZALLMUT0\r All Power Off *ZALLPWR00\r Z2 Volume + *ZN02VOLUP\r...

  • Page 23: Expanding Output Zones

    It’s Under Control ® CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn eXPAnDInG tO eIGHt OutPut ZOneS It is possible to expand the number of output zones using two AD- Audio Distribution Systems together. This allows four local audio sources to be delivered to eight zones.
  • Page 24 Audio Distribution System eXPAnDInG tO eIGHt OutPut ZOneS COntInueD Controlling multiple AD-4’s Each AD- will require an RS-22 communication to an RTI control processor. This will allow each AD- to be controlled separately, allowing for independent control in all eight output zones.
  • Page 25 It’s Under Control ®...

  • Page 26: Connection Diagram

    AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn AD-4 COnneCtIOn DIAGrAm Local Audio Source Audio Local Audio Source Audio RSP-1 Remote Audio Source Front - Rear Audio Remote Source Remote Source Plate Remote Source Plate Remote Technologies Inc.
  • Page 27 It’s Under Control ® RTI Control System KEYPADS RTI COM Model MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor STATUS IR OUTPUT LEVEL EXPANSION POWER / IR +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE LINK RS-232 POWER ETHERNET PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 RS-232 RJ45>DB9 Adapter...
  • Page 28 AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 3 | InStAllAtIOn AnD OPerAtIOn...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 - Specifications

    It’s Under Control ® CHAPter 4 | SPeCIFICAtIOnS GenerAl Power Supply 5 AC, 20W Mounting Rack mount or free standing Dimensions .9” (0mm) x 2.” (5mm) x .” (9mm) (W x H x D) Weight .0 lb. (5kg) Warranty One Year (Parts & Labor) COntrOl &...
  • Page 30 AD-4 Audio Distribution System CHAPter 4 | SPeCIFICAtIOnS AuDIO Total Output Zones Four zones, two channels each Rated Power / >20 Watts, 20Hz to 20KHz Channel (RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 ohms) Power / Channel >25 Watts @ KHz...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    - IR signal level > Adjust IR signal going into AD-. - IR emitter > Verify IR emitter is working. - IR emitter placement > Verify emitter is properly placed. Symptom: no Ir control of AD-4. Possible Causes: - Faulty wiring > Jack is /8” mono, tip = IR+, ring=Gnd.
  • Page 32 - No carriage return > String requires carriage return. Symptom: Distortion when using rSP-1 Possible Causes: - IR output on the RTI control processor > Reduce IR output from RTI control processor. - Connection of IR output from RTI control processor directly > Connect IR connecting block to output of RTI control processor instead and wire IR emitter from output of IR connecting block (ex.

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 - Service And Support

    Fax (952) 25- info@rticorp.com rtI teCHnICAl SuPPOrt At RTI, customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority. If you are encountering any problems or have a question about your RTI product, please contact RTI Technical Support for assistance. RTI provides technical support by telephone, fax or e-mail. For the highest quality service, please have the following information ready, or provide it in your fax or e-mail.
  • Page 34 SerVICe AnD SuPPOrt Shipment of AD-4 for Service RTI will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this product’s warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, you may be charged for the repairs or examination.

  • Page 35: Index

    It’s Under Control ® InDeX Contents ................7 Description ..............2 AD- Front Panel ............2 AD- Rear Panel ............ RSP- ................5 PDM- .................  Disclaimer .................  Features ................ Federal Communications Commission Notice ...... Installation/Operation ............7 Connection Options ............
  • Page 36 AD-4 Audio Distribution System It’s Under Control ® remote technologies Incorporated 5775 12th Avenue east, Suite 180 Shakopee, mn 55379 tel: 952-253-3100 Fax: 952-253-3131 www.rticorp.com © 200 Remote Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.

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