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It's Under Control
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It's Under Control
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AD-4x
Audio Distribution System
70-210125-18 V1.1
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  • Page 1 It’s Under Control ® It’s Under Control ® AD-4x Audio Distribution System 70-210125-18 V1.1...
  • Page 2 AD-4x Audio Distribution System Copyright © 2014 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. N27917 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-4x 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 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

    Remote Technologies Incorporated’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at our option. If any component of your AD-4x Audio Distribution System needs service, please contact Remote Technologies Incorporated by telephone, fax or E-mail for return information.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Operation ..........17 - Mounting ................17 - Wiring and Connections ............17 - Controlling the AD-4x ............21 - Connection Diagram .............. 24 - Using the Web Interface ............26 Chapter 4 - Specifications ..............34 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ............
  • Page 8 AD-4x Audio Distribution System...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Welcome

    Avoid installing the AD-4x in a location where it can come in contact with direct sunlight. Do not let the AD-4x system get wet. It should not be handled with wet hands or placed in an area where it could get wet.

  • Page 10: Product Contents

    IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES This product is shipped from RTI with AC voltage set to 115 Volts. The voltage will have to be changed for certain international locations. Ensure that the red 115/230 AC Voltage Switch on the underside of the unit is properly set for your location.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Features And Description

    It’s Under Control ® CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION The AD-4x provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: • Four analog stereo audio outputs (either 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers may be connected to the zone outputs - One 4 ohm minimum).

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    (kitchen, office etc) and wired back to the AD-4x with Cat-5 cable. This provides a convenient audio signal path from the audio source to the AD-4x, in addition to IR control of the source from an RTI control system.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    These 3.5mm 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-4x and an RSP-1 RTI Remote Source wall plate (sold separately).
  • Page 14 Dealers should take the following critical step. • Set the red voltage switch on the bottom of the AD-4x to the proper voltage for your location (115V/230V) • The red voltage switch should be left in the 115 Volt position if...

  • Page 15: Rsp-1 Remote Source Plate

    Made in Taiwan 117 612 914 This RJ-45 connection carries the left and right RSP/01 audio inputs from the remote source and the IR Model RSP-1 control output between the AD-4x and the remote source. P/N 20-210125-13 *Note: RSP-1 sold separately.

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

    5. Phone System - RJ-11 A single phone line can be brought into the RJ-11 connection on the back of the PDM-1. The ring voltage from the phone line will trigger the AD-4x system to mute. *Note: PDM-1 sold separately.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Installation And Operation

    CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION FREE STANDING The AD-4x ships with four removable feet that allow it to be placed on a flat surface. To maintain proper ventilation and cooling, do not install the AD-4x on a flat surface without the feet.
  • Page 18 Use standard Cat-5 cable between the RSP-1 Remote Source Plate and the RJ-45 jacks on the rear of the AD-4x. Use either the stereo RCA jacks or the 3.5mm mini stereo jack for connecting to the output of the audio source.
  • Page 19 It’s Under Control ® CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CONNECTING REMOTE AUDIO SOURCES RTI XP6 Processor ETHERNET RTI COM EXPANSION Model XP-6 Advanced Control Processor RESET IR OUTPUT LEVEL STATUS POWER / IR +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE RELAYS (+30VDC, 5A MAX)
  • Page 20 Doorbell A or Doorbell B inputs on the back of the PDM-1, Polarity is not important for this connection. Telephone Paging The ring voltage from a phone line will trigger the AD-4x system to mute. AD-4x PDM-1...

  • Page 21: Controlling The Ad-4X

    AD-4x, as damage to the unit may result. IR CONTROL OF AD-4x A 3.5mm mono mini jack labelled CTRL IN, located on the rear of the AD-4x allows for hard-wired IR control from a control system. A library of infrared codes is available within the RTI Integration Designer programming software or on the RTI website (accessible to RTI dealers only).
  • Page 22 • The RTI control system must have a two-way driver running on the XP processor. • The RTI control system and each AD-4x must be connected to the same Ethernet network (LAN). AD-4x #1...
  • Page 23 CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION EXPANDING TO EIGHT OUTPUT ZONES It is possible to expand the number of output zones using two AD-4x Audio Distribution Systems together. This allows four local audio sources to be delivered to eight zones.

  • Page 24: Connection Diagram

    AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION AD-4x CONNECTION DIAGRAM Audio Output Audio Output Cat-5 Cat-5...
  • Page 25 It’s Under Control ® RTI CB8 ZM-24 Transceiver RTI Remote Control Module RTI Keypads ETHERNET RTI COM EXPANSION XP-6 Model XP-6 Advanced Control Processor RESET IR OUTPUT LEVEL STATUS POWER / IR +12VDC TRIGGER +3-24VDC SENSE RELAYS (+30VDC, 5A MAX)

  • Page 26: Using The Web Interface

    • Click on “Network”. • On the right side window, scroll down to “Other Devices”. • Find the AD-4x in the list of devices and double click on the icon to open the web interface. • The AD-4x icon will display the IP address it is using. Open a web browser on your PC, tablet or smartphone and type the IP address into the browser address bar.
  • Page 27 WEB INTERFACE - STATUS PAGE After entering the IP address into the web browser and hitting enter, the Status Page will be the first page displayed. The information includes the AD-4x name, firmware version, IP address and MAC address. WEB INTERFACE - LOGIN To configure the AD-4x settings, click on the “Configuration”...
  • Page 28 IP will not be possible. To correct this, the AD-4x will need to be manually set back to DHCP using an RS-232 string so that it may rejoin the network, and allow the web interface to be used again.
  • Page 29 It’s Under Control ® WEB INTERFACE - NETWORK PAGE...
  • Page 30 Audio Distribution System WEB INTERFACE - ZONES PAGE The Zones page of the web interface is used during AD-4x setup, allowing you to adjust the source, power, mute, volume and the assigned group from a device with a web browser such as a PC, tablet or smartphone.
  • Page 31 It’s Under Control ® WEB INTERFACE - ZONES PAGE In this example Zone 3 is configured: • Source: 4 is selected • Power: is ON • Mute: is OFF • Volume: set to -30dB • Group: is a member of Group 2...
  • Page 32 Audio Distribution System WEB INTERFACE - GROUPS PAGE The Groups page of the web interface is used during AD-4x setup, allowing you to adjust power, mute and volume of each group from a device with a web browser such as a PC, tablet or smartphone.
  • Page 33 It’s Under Control ® WEB INTERFACE - GROUPS PAGE...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 - Specifications

    AD-4x Audio Distribution System CHAPTER 4 | SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply 115 AC, 120W Mounting Rack mount or free standing Dimensions 16.9” (430mm) x 2.1” (53mm) x 13.3” (339mm) (W x H x D) Weight 11.0 lb. (5kg) Warranty One Year (Parts & Labor) CONTROL &...
  • Page 35 It’s Under Control ® 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 @ 1KHz (RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 ohms) Total Harmonic 0.05%...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    - Incorrect string > Verify RS-232 string is correct. - 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.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 - Service And Support

    Fax (952) 253-3131 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 38 SERVICE AND SUPPORT Shipment of AD-4x 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 39: Index

    It’s Under Control ® INDEX Table of Contents ..............7 Description ..............12 AD-4x Front Panel ............12 AD-4x Rear Panel ............13 RSP-1 ................15 PDM-1 ................. 16 Disclaimer ................. 6 Features ................11 Federal Communications Commission Notice ......3 Installation/Operation ............
  • Page 40 AD-4x 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 © 2014 Remote Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.

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