AMX DAS-TAMP4-SIG User's Manual
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1. al LIA Operation Reference Guide Tango Amplifiers DAS TAMP4 SIG DAS TAMP8 SIG Tango Distributed Audio Initial Release 3 28 2008 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers Distributors VIP s or other AMX authorized entity AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase with the following exceptions Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay compo nents are warranted for a period of one 1 year Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies and MX Series products are warranted for a period of one 1 year AMX lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products as long as the AMX lighting products are under warranty AMX also guarantees the control of dimmable loads that are properly con nected to our lighting products The dimming performance or quality there of is not guaranteed impart due to the random combi nations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty AMX AutoPatch Epica Modula Modula Serie2. edo ae bp n Ee Ee pae paa Cabling I struction s B par Cable Ai Connecting Zone Outputs Speakers ccssccsssosescsssnsecversessscecsotensessesesssdnnsscansseers SWT TI Tul f M Ea Connecting SWT Speakers erret raodo so Fee ee eor canastas Connecting Non SWT Speakers 1o eere retener eina seen nean pna d anh Connecting To a Tango Audio Controller eee nene Connecting SWT ie bo IMPIIS DT oO CEC Table of Contents Tango Amplifiers Tango Amplifiers Overview Where more than one pair of speakers is reguired in Tango Distributed Audio zones the Tango Amplifier FIG 1 provides the extra power needed to drive up to 12 additional speaker pairs or 24 channels per zone Use Tango Amplifiers in backyards large rooms or other zones where additional speakers are needed FIG 1 Tango Amplifiers High quality sound delivers 60 watts of high quality sound per channel Includes an 8 channel amp that supports 4 speakers pairs or a 4 channel amp that supports 2 speaker pairs Expandable configuration stack up to three Tango Amplifiers units per zone to gain up to 12 additional speaker pairs 24 channels Easy installation speaker wire technology makes installation simple using four conductor speaker wire Integrates with Tango Series D
3. ated there must be a minimum of 3 all around the Tango unit e 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 Rack Mounting I ago Ampl Wiring and Connections Overview 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 Matrix Audio is the only company that offers a retrofit solution one which allows the replacement of volume controls with AMX Matrix Audio keypads and Controllers giving full control over the sources Additionally the versatility of SWT also allows AMX Matrix Audio products to be connected where the control wire has been run separately from the speaker cable Front and Rear Panel Components 7 Light Bar power status Status Indicator LED From Controller To Keypad LDGR LOGR L To Keypad From Controller Zone Outputs 4 or 8 Power Switch amp Receptacle FIG 1 Tango Amplifiers DAS TAMP4 SIG shown W CAUTION Y NOTE Cabling Instructions This installation uses low voltage cabling similar to telephone and alarm wiring and as such does not commonly have
4. elta Series and Mi Series controllers as well as the W C C DT and EL Series speakers The DAS TAMP4 SIG Tango 4 Channel Amplifier FG1103 21 is a 4 channel amp that supports an additional 2 speaker pairs per unit The DAS TAMPS SIG Tango 8 Channel Amplifier FG1103 22 is an 8 channel amp that supports an additional 4 speakers pairs per unit Product Specifications Tango Amplifiers Product Specifications Models Available DAS TAMP4 SIG FG1103 21 4 Channel Amplifier 120 V DAS TAMP8 SIG FG1103 22 8 Channel Amplifier 120 V Configuration Modular Design configurable in single pairs up to 4 stereo pairs 8 channels Stackable up to 3 Tango Amplifiers or 12 stereo pairs 24 channels Stereo Output Dual mono amplifier stage design 60 watts per channel THD N at 1 Khz continuous 006 8 Ohms Each Tango amplifier is capable of providing 480 watts Y 8 Ohms Control Options Metreau DAS MET 6SRC DAS MET NUM keypads C Series speakers using SWT Power 750W max Average usage 250W High current Torroidal power supply Tango Amplifiers Product Specifications Cont Front Panel Components Light Bar Blue light bar indicates power status Status LED Blue LED lights when active Rear Panel Components Power Switch amp Receptacle The master power switch will remain in the ON position normally Output 1 4 SWT connectors provide direct co
5. iagram FIG 3 illustrates the connections from a Tango Audio Controller and to SWT Speakers and Metreau SWT Keypad DAS MATRIX AI MIO MI SERIES 4 Expansion Port e AO 2 7 o es A Paging in Ines imen umet mes Er LOGA LOGA 068 LOGA Tango Audio Controller Tango Amplifier From ortroler Keypad LDGR run DAS MET 6SRC FIG 3 Wiring Diagram Wiring and Connections ngo Ampl Wiring and Connections Tango Amplifiers 9 EAM It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA e 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 e 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 3 08 92008 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
6. mpanying the product 15 The fuse should only be replaced with a T8AL250V fuse 16 The RCA RJ11and RJ45 Jacks shall only be used for their intended use Refer to accompanying documentation to insure that they are being used as intended gt gt 17 The spring clip terminals and F connector on the tuner module should only be used to connect an AM and FM antenna 18 A grounded power outlet is required for safe operation 19 The grounded 3 prong power cable will be the mains disconnect and it should remain readily available 20 To completely disconnect the unit from the AC mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 21 The main voltage for the AC mains is 120v AC Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are placed on the equipment uio NE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b Tango Amplifiers Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii ri Tange Amplifiers iii OVENIEW A AA Product Specifications aii Rack MOUNOUGO Overview Wiring and Connections ua Overview Speaker Wire Technology SWT eene Front and Rear Panel Components
7. nnection to speakers From Controller SWT input port connects to an Mi Series Audio Controller To Keypad SWT output port connects to Matrix keypad or interface Dimensions HWD Including feet and rear connectors 3 1 16 x 17 x 13 1 2 7 68cm x 43 18cm x 33 52cm Weight 25 75 lbs 11 68 kg Rack Mounting 4 CAUTION CAUTION NOTE Overview Tango units occupy two rack spaces in a standard 19 equipment rack Rack mounting brackets and screws are located in the accessories box supplied with the unit 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 four M4 screws supplied for each bracket 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 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 Toensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventil
8. s4 Modula CatPro Series and 8Y 3000 product models will be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of sale and will remain in good working order for a period of three 3 years following the date of the original sales invoice from AMX The three year warranty period will be extended to the life of the product Limited Lifetime Warranty if the warranty card is filled out by the dealer and or end user and returned to AMX so that AMX receives it within thirty 30 days of the installation of equipment but no later than six 6 months from original AMX sales invoice date The life of the product extends until five 5 years after AMX ceases manufacturing the product model The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to products in their original installation only If a product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime Warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will instead be the three 3 year Limited Warranty All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box The RMA is valid for a 30 day period After the 30 day period the RMA will be cancelled Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its prod
9. such states the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of rights EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY AMX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAW AMX RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS WARRAN TIES PRICES AND POLICIES WITHOUT NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN Read instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NPORE p Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug The grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the pro
10. the speaker end refer to the labeling on speaker PCB to ensure the correct wiring The labelling at both ends must match or the IR control will not work i e if you used the RED wire for the Left Audio labelled L at the zone output you must use the RED wire for the pin labelled L on the speaker connector Be sure to screw the connector down to the speaker crossover board before installing and securing in the ceiling This will ensure that the connector will not disconnect after installation A single run of 16 2 must be run from the first speaker to the second speaker Connecting Non SWT Speakers Each speaker has a Red positive terminal and a Black negative terminal Connect the appropriate wire from the keypad to Red and Black terminals on the Left and Right speakers as with any standard speaker installation Y NOTE Connecting To a Tango Audio Controller Connect the Tango Amplifier to the Tango Audio Controller via the 4 pin connector labelled From Controller on the rear panel of the Amplifier Connecting SWT Keypads Connect SWT Keypads DAS MET 6SRC or K Series to the Tango Amplifier via the SWT connector labelled To Keypad on the rear panel of the Amplifier When stripping cable for use with SWT connector only strip away about 74 6mm of the insulation from each wire The complete assembly should not have more than 1 32 1mm of bare wire exposed from the bottom of the connector Wiring D
11. ucts or for the failure of its products to perform This includes any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Autho rized Partner for a third party This Limited Warranty does not apply to a any AMX product that has been modified altered or repaired by an unauthorized agent or improperly transported stored installed used or maintained b damage caused by acts of nature including flood erosion or earth quake c damage caused by a sustained low or high voltage situation or by a low or high voltage disturbance including brownouts Sags spikes or power outages or d damage caused by war vandalism theft depletion or obsolescence This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX or an authorized representative of AMX has been advised of the possibility of any such damages This limitation of liability however will not apply to claims for personal injury Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty last Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages for consumer products In
12. very many restrictions on their installation However rules may vary in different regions Be sure to check for any wiring restrictions required by the electrical code in your area Cable Type The Tango Amplifier 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 Zone Outputs Speakers SWT Connectors SWT cabling follows a specific pinout configuration that is labelled on the Tango Amplifier Controller Metreau keypads and other Matrix devices as shown in FIG 2 LDCR leftaudio channel D Data Power 0000 G Ground also provides return for L R Audio AAA R Right audio channel FIG 2 SWT pinout configuration Connecting SWT Speakers Matrix Audio SWT Speakers are different from any other speaker available on the market They allow you to control a single zone of audio without a keypad being installed Therefore some different wiring practices must be considered for proper operation and control This is achieved by daisy chaining from the first speaker to the second speaker The main run of 16 4 from the controller will go directly to the first speaker in the zone e At the controller end the wiring is left to right L D GR with the screws of the connector facing up At
13. vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning Shock Hazard The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated Dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Read Accompanying Documentation The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature acco
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