Digital Audio Processor
Crestron
C2N-DAP8
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Digital Audio Processor: C2N-DAP8
Operations Guide - DOC. 8186
Hardware Hookup
In addition to its capabilities as a surround sound processor, the C2N-DAP8 provides
tremendous flexibility in audio signal distribution. Refer to “Audio Distribution”
below for detailed information. Refer to the basic hookup diagram following this
paragraph, and, other than making the power connection (NET) last, complete the
connections in any order.
NOTE:
Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 9
when making connections to the port
labeled NET.
Typical Hookup Connections for C2N-DAP8
Audio Distribution
The C2N-DAP8 provides local inputs and outputs for audio. Typically, the C2N-
DAP8 receives analog audio from the CNX-BIPAD8 via CAT5 cabling. In addition,
it receives digital audio and analog audio from local sources via standard RCA
connections and Toslink fiber optic connectors. The unit’s built-in audio matrix
switcher distributes these inputs to local outputs.
NOTE:
The coax connection to audio inputs A and B and the optical connection to
inputs C and D carry the same signal type, S/PDIF, but Toslink cabling is only good
up to a maximum of 10 meters; the coax version can go 10 - 15 meters. This should
be considered in your hookup planning.
The following paragraphs and the audio routing diagram on the next page describe
signal distribution arrangements that are typical for the C2N-DAP8. Refer also to the
Typical Surround Sound Configuration diagram on page 16.
Distribution of Analog Audio to/from the Head End
Analog audio from distributed source devices is supplied by the CNX-BIPAD8 (or
CNX-PAD8) via CAT5 to the C2N-DAP8, then passed through a Crestron amplifier
(CNAMPX-7X200), and delivered as speaker level audio to the local set of speakers.
Analog audio can be directed from the C2N-DAP8 back to the CNX-BIPAD8
directly, via CAT5.