Crestron
C2N-VEQ4
Cresnet 4-Channel Digital Volume Control Operations Guide
Page 1: ...Crestron C2N VEQ4 Cresnet 4 Channel Digital Volume Control Operations Guide ...
Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2005 Crestron Electronics Inc ...
Page 3: ...g 7 Identity Code 8 Hardware Hookup 11 Programming Software 13 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC 13 Programming with the Crestron SystemBuilder 13 Programming with SIMPL Windows 14 Uploading and Upgrading 26 Communication Settings 26 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program 28 Firmware Upgrade 30 Problem Solving 31 Troubleshooting 31 Further Inquiries 32 Future Updates 32 Return and Warra...
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Page 5: ...al Summary Volume bass and treble ramp times scaling preset levels and volume muting may be specified on a per channel basis All of these aspects are software controllable Volume bass and treble control may be sent to more than one channel via software to support stereo applications Four balanced unbalanced audio I O channels 24 bit 96KHz A D and D A converters with dual DSPs provide improved audi...
Page 6: ...the sound conditions for favorite music or recording media Equalization controls are programmable using Crestron s Digital Media Tools DMT software or SIMPL Windows SIMPL Refer to Programming Software on page 13 for details The 12 filters are identical in function Each delivers up to 12 dB of boost or cut when using DMT software from 36 dB to 24 dB in a SIMPL program Each filter also has an adjust...
Page 7: ...I O Mute per channel 100dB Tone per channel Bass 3dB 250 Hz Bass gain range 15dB Bass step size 0 5Db Treble 3dB 6 kHz Treble gain range 15dB Treble step size 0 5dB Parametric EQ Filter Gain Filter bandwidth Filter center bandwidth Filter types 12 dB 0 1 dB steps DMT 24 36 dB 0 1 dB steps SIMPL 0 02 to 2 00 octaves DMT 0 02 to 3 50 SIMPL 25 Hz to 19 9 kHz DMT 5 Hz to 24 kHz SIMPL Low pass high pas...
Page 8: ...website To avoid program problems make sure you are using the update file with the correct suffix letter e g S V W X NOTE Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers CAIP only New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site including the FTP site Physical Description The C2N V...
Page 9: ... connections to the C2N VEQ4 are made through the ports on the rear panel Refer to the illustrations and descriptions which follow C2N VEQ4 Ports IN and OUT Connectors These four mini connectors provide four channels of balanced unbalanced audio input IN 1 4 and four channels of balanced unbalanced audio output OUT 1 4 Connect the balanced unbalanced input IN ports to the audio output of any A V e...
Page 10: ...lluminates when power is supplied to the C2N VEQ4 NET This yellow LED illuminates when communication between the control system and the C2N VEQ4 is established the unit is polled on the network Illumination indicates that the program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same ID as the C2N VEQ4 The LED flashes when communication with the processor occurs ACTIVITY 1 4 These red LEDs ...
Page 11: ... Provide sufficient power to the system Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system http www crestron com calculators NOTE When installing network wiring refer to the latest revision of the wiring diagram s appropriate for your specific system configuration availab...
Page 12: ...cimal number from 03 to FE The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program Refer to Setting the Net ID in Device Settings on page 15 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure Refer to the note on page 26 for a definition of Viewport The Net ID of the C2N VEQ4 has been factory set to 12 The Net IDs of multiple C2N VEQ4s in the same system must be unique Net IDs...
Page 13: ...4 from the Choose the new network ID for the selected device Hex text box 6 Click Set ID to initiate the change This will display the ID command has been sent window 7 In the Command Complete window click OK 8 In the Current Network Devices text window verify the new Net ID code 9 In the Set Network ID window click Close NOTE The new Net ID code may also be verified by selecting Diagnostic Report ...
Page 14: ...st scrolls to and highlights the device listing The listing should show the device s current Cresnet ID 6 Enter the Cresnet ID that the device should be set to and click OK The number you enter should appear on the list CAUTION This function does not prevent you from setting duplicate IDs Be sure to check current assignments before entering the desired Cresnet ID number Serial Number to TSID Conve...
Page 15: ...on the unit label Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case Hardware Hookup Refer to the following hookup diagram Complete the connections in any order Cresnet System Hookup Connections for C2N VEQ4 Four balanced unbalanced inputs are provided for audio input utilizing five position mini connectors Audio inputs may be balanced using and inputs or unba...
Page 16: ... Channels 1 and 2 are used as typical for all input and output channels Audio Connections SIGNAL NAME BALANCED AUDIO INPUT BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT UNBALANCE D AUDIO INPUT UNBALANCE D AUDIO OUTPUT 1 1 1 In 1 Out 1 1 1 signal return jumper to GND OPEN G Shield ground Shield ground Ground Common ground 2 2 2 In 2 Out 2 2 2 signal return jumper to GND OPEN Typical Balanced Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs ...
Page 17: ...Builder version 2 0 or later Requires SIMPL Windows and Crestron Engraver Requires SystemBuilder templates 1 10 or later SIMPL Windows version 2 05 22 or later Requires SIMPL Cross Compiler version 1 1 Crestron Database version 16 4 4 or later Required by SIMPL Windows Crestron Engraver version 2 3 3 2 required if using SystemBuilder Digital Media Tools version 1 01 01 or later with configuration ...
Page 18: ...gure program test and monitor a Crestron control system SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows environment NOTE The following descriptions assume that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows If not refer to the extensive help information provided with the software NOTE In the following description the PRO2 control system is used NOTE Volume tone controls are compa...
Page 19: ...isplays the C2N VEQ4 in Slot 9 with a default Net ID of 12 as shown in the following illustration NOTE The first C2N VEQ4 in a system is preset with a Net ID of 12 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views Additional units are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added C2Net Device Slot 9 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double click the C2N VEQ4 icon to open the...
Page 20: ... Tools DMT software is free and available from the download section of the Crestron website Almost all users will use the Digital Media Tools and not the SIMPL Windows symbol to adjust equalization because of the program s simplicity speed and ease of operation From the point of view of the symbols everything is parametric equalization graphic equalizers are just parametric equalizers with specifi...
Page 21: ...o not jam the TrimBandOut_FB signal back to the TrimBandOut Oscillations might result between the directly driven value and the different feedback value Instead use an Analog Increment with Optional Feedback symbol Connect the directly driven value and the TrimBandOut_FB signal to individual inputs Connect its output to the TrimBandOut input of the C2N VEQ4 The same logic applies to any value that...
Page 22: ...Out 1 through 4 0 to 100 15dB 50 Flat Bass 0 15dB 100 15dB Mixer Controls Slot 9 SubSlot 2 The 4x4 matrix mixer controls provide the equivalent of a small scale mixing board These controls use a logarithmic scale 0dB to 80dB with 0dB corresponding to 0 attenuation anything 80dB and below will mute the signal The C2N VEQ4 expects values ranging from 0d to 800d and lower 0 1dB per count to appear at...
Page 23: ...s thus TrimBand1 1 corresponds to channel 1 filter 1 TrimBand1 2 corresponds to channel 1 filter 2 TrimBand2 1 corresponds to channel 2 filter 1 and so forth The gains are adjustable within a range of 10dB to 10dB All TrimBand values propagate immediately to the outputs TrimBand values are added to the gain values of the filters If Gain 10 dB and Trim 3 dB the result is 7 dB Valid values for TrimB...
Page 24: ...A whatever gain setting was in effect This is the same as recalling a trim preset in which every TrimBand value is set to 0 A rising edge of ClearTrims will also set all TrimBand values to 0 The Trim Controls symbol is illustrated below and on the next page the tables following the illustrations provide join details Trim Controls Symbol ...
Page 25: ...ALUE DEFINITION TrimPreset 1 to 10 10 user definable trim presets each includes all TrimBands TrimBandOut1 1 1 10 2 1 2 10 3 1 3 10 4 1 4 10 40 total 120 to 120 12 dB to 12 dB Each analog increment of 1 0 1 dB TrimBandOut1 1 1 10 2 1 2 10 3 1 3 10 4 1 4 10_FB 40 total 120 to 120 12 dB to 12 dB Each analog increment of 1 0 1 dB Filter Controls Slot 9 SubSlot 4 NOTE Minimum operating firmware versio...
Page 26: ...ametric equalizer however it is recommended that you first become fully familiar with equalization techniques The FilterType inputs set the type of filter or equalization Valid values are as follows 0 Off No parametric equalization 1 Peaking EQ Permits precise amplitude adjustment of a selectable range of frequencies or removes an unwanted frequency from a signal The bandwidth range can vary from ...
Page 27: ...00 24kHz The FilterGain inputs boost or attenuate the center frequency or with shelving filters all frequencies above or below the center frequency Valid values range from 360 36dB to 240 24dB A FilterGain setting of 0 0dB means that the signal will pass unaffected Values above and below 0 will boost or attenuate the frequency in increments of 1dB That is changing the filter gain value by 1 signif...
Page 28: ...hich includes 48 filters Filter 1 to 48 Select filter 1 12 CH1 13 24 CH2 25 36 CH3 37 48 CH4 FilterType 0 to 5 0 off 1 EQ 2 High Pass 3 Low Pass 4 Treble Shelf 5 Bass Shelf FilterFreq 5 to 24000 5 Hz to 24 kHz Each analog increment of 1 1 Hz FilterQ 20 to 3500 0 02 to 3 5 octaves Each analog increment of 1 0 001 octaves FilterGain 360 to 240 36 dB to 24 dB Each analog increment of 1 0 1 dB Filter ...
Page 29: ...ave it repeat every 0 1s after holding the button for 1s you can use one of these symbols with the following parameters HoldTime 1s RepeatTime 0 1s Increment 5d in units of 0 1dB LowerLimit 360d UpperLimit 240d MuteLevel 360d Analog Scaler with Overflow Handling Scales the range of values for its analog input signal to the range defined by the scale factor and minimum value parameters The symbol d...
Page 30: ...ol system and a PC It is used to observe system processes upload new operating systems and firmware change system and network parameters and communicate with network device consoles and touchpanels among many other tasks Viewport can also function as a terminal emulator for generic file transfer All of these functions are accessed through the commands and options in the Viewport menus Therefore fo...
Page 31: ... Crestron Viewport 3 Refer to the figure after this step From the Viewport menu select Setup Communications settings alternatively press Alt D to open the Port Settings window Setup Communications Settings Command 4 Select RS 232 as the connection type Verify that an available COM port COM 1 is shown after this step is selected and that all communication parameters and necessary options from the P...
Page 32: ...n in the respective Operations Guide for the control system Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program A control system source file has the extension smw A compiled SIMPL Windows file has the extension spz for a 2 Series control system bin for CNX generation and csz for CNX generation with SIMPL The SIMPL Windows file can be uploaded to the control system using SIMPL Windows or via the Crestron Viewport Up...
Page 33: ...e SIMPL Program check box will be enabled If it does contain SIMPL modules then the SIMPL Program s check box will also be enabled Select one or both check boxes and then click Send Program to begin the transfer NOTE Refer to the latest version of the 2 Series Control System Reference Guide Doc 6256 or the respective Operations Guide for the control system for details about the other fields shown ...
Page 34: ...ew features and extends the capabilities of its products firmware upgrades are posted To upgrade the C2N VEQ4 firmware complete the following steps 1 Make sure that Communication Settings that begins on page 26 has been performed 2 As shown after this step select File Transfer Load Network Device from the Viewport menu File Transfer Load Network Device Command 3 As shown after this step select the...
Page 35: ...Use a Crestron power supply Green PWR LED does not illuminate C2N VEQ4 is not receiving power Verify that cables plugged into NET port are secure Improper Net ID Verify that the C2N VEQ4 Net ID matches Net ID in the software program Yellow NET LED does not illuminate Loose network connection Verify that cable plugged into NET port is secure Red ACTIVITY 1 2 3 4 LEDs do not illuminate Improper prog...
Page 36: ...orldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the C2N VEQ4 additional information and programming examples may be made ava...
Page 37: ... 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 us...
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