ATON AH66T-KT Audio hum or, As amp, Time Source Input level is too high, Software, Amplifier

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Audio (Continued)

 

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio “hum” or

1.

Ground potential difference between

1.

(a) Test AC outlet using ground tester.

 

 

buzz through

 

source components (ground loop)

 

(b) Reverse the AC plug of components with non-

 

 

system speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

polarized ends plugged into the same outlet strip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as amp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Isolate problem by disconnecting sources one at a

 

 

 

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

2.

Source Input level is too high.

2.

Reduce Input level settings in the ATON configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

software.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty / damaged cables or speaker

3.

(a)Check source equipment cables for damage or

 

 

 

 

wiring

 

faulty connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Check for shorts in speaker wiring or improperly

 

 

 

 

 

 

wired volume controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor audio quality.

1.

Speakers out of phase

1.

Correct polarity of speaker wiring

 

 

Audio is unclear,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass response is

2.

Defective/incompatible speaker

2.

(a)Check for physical damage to speaker.

 

 

low.

 

 

 

(b) Ensure speakers have appropriate power rating for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Ensure speakers have at least 8 Ohm impedance.

 

 

 

3.

Incorrect Left/Right assignment of

3.

Isolate to source or zone and correct.

 

 

 

 

source or zone RCA cables

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Poor audio cable connection between

4.

Verify/correct connections

 

 

 

 

source and AH66T.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio plays at full

 

Pre-amp output set to fixed in

 

Correct programming to make pre-amp output

 

 

volume in a variable

 

programming software

 

variable

 

 

zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No audio to one or

1.

Loose/bad speaker wire connections

1.

Check speaker wiring connections.

 

 

more speakers

2.

Break or short in speaker wiring

2.

Check speaker wire continuity with a multi-meter

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Defective speaker(s)

3.

Swap with known good speaker

 

 

 

4.

Source not sending audio

4.

Verify source is on and playing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio very distorted

1. Impedance Match settings incorrect

1.

Correct impedance match settings on volume

 

 

in areas using

 

 

 

control(s) or DLA Speaker Selector.

 

 

volume controls or

2.

Volume control / Speaker Selector

2.

Check for proper in/out connections at volume control

 

 

DLA Speaker

 

 

 

miswired

 

or DLA Speaker Selector

 

 

Selector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AH66T Preface Important Safety Information Safety InformationO N Table of Contents Warranty…………………………………………………………….…………..Last Aton Story IntroductionAH66T Features Whole House Music WHM and Do Not Disturb DND Indicators AH66T Front Panel IndicatorsFunction Zone Status Indicators Power LEDAH66T Rear Panel Connections Rack Mounting Pre-WireAH66T System Design Overview IntroductionBetween volume controls and speakers Speakers AWG speaker wireDescription Zone/Sub-Zone Definitions ApplicationsShows a typical stereo zone example Stereo ZonesShows an example of stereo zones and a stereo sub-zone Stereo Zones w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume ControlsStereo Zone w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using a DLA Speaker Selector Shows an example using the DLA4 Speaker Selector Shows a mono zone application Mono ZoningStereo Zone w/ Mono Sub-Zone Shows a stereo zone / mono sub-zone application OLED2 Touchpads AH66T ConnectionsSource IR Output Connections Zone IR Input ConnectionsIR ALL Ports IR ALL Port ConnectionsSense Inputs Sense Input ConnectionsFactory Default setting is Variable System Trigger Output ConnectionZone Preamp Audio Outputs Source Audio Inputs Source Audio ConnectionsImportant Notes Speaker OutputsAntenna Connections FM AntennaAM Indoor Loop Antenna 14 AM Antenna Connection AM Antenna Connection15 Relay Connection Relay Output ConnectionSource Audio Inputs Multi-Chassis Connections18 IR Loop Connections IR Loop ConnectionsIt is important to use this color code for A-Net connections Net Loop ConnectionsOptional Setup Sharing Tuners AM/FM Tuner Connections Default Operation Linking TunersDB9 to RJ45 Adapters System ExpansionFS-22 IPort IntegrationIW-22 Connections IPort Integration IW-22RadioRA 2 Connections RadioRA 2 IntegrationSirius SR-H2000 Connections Sirius SR-H2000 Satellite Radio Integration3rd Party RS-232 Control Integration See Appendix a for the Serial Protocol and command setC2 Connections Elan C2 Communication Controller IntegrationHDR44 Video Router Integration Video SwitchingHDR44 Connections Elan V85 Component Video Router Integration V85 Connections Elan V8 Composite Video Router Integration 10 V8 Connections B1 Button Operation Operation, SettingsUnit ID DIP Switch Settings ProgrammingFront Panel LEDs Front Panel LEDsTroubleshooting Software Audio hum orAs amp Time Source Input level is too highVideo Outputs of the switcher Video not switching IR connection from ALL IR OutputConnect Cat5 using A-Net wiring color code. Verify Switcher and so forthConfiguration Conditional power Conditional programming incorrectMusic does not Music does muteSee C2 Manual for additional information Sample Command Layout Appendix a RS-232 Protocol and Command SetAH66T Control Command Structure Primary Functions Port ConfigurationControl Command Response Structure Primary Functions Query Command Response Structure Primary FunctionsSample Query Command and Response Primary Commands Bass Level ControlExamples Factory Default CommandDoorbell Control IR Routing Control Firmware VersionSets Zone SIX 6 to UN-MUTED Sets Zone Five 5 Loudness LUD setting to onLoudness Control Mute ControlControl AH66,STI,2,?cr Source Audio Signal StatusSense Trigger Input Status AH66,STI,1,?crThree Source Select ControlStereo / Mono Control MonoTreble Level Control System Power ControlWhole House Music WHM Control Volume ControlAH66,PWR 8,?cr Zone Power ControlDescription Turns a zone on or OFF. Status can be queried AH66,PWR,2,0crAH66,KEY,ZZ,abcdcr Key CommandsKey Command Response Structure Key Command StructureKey Command List Key Command List 0785= Set Radio 1’s Band to FM Key Command List 0833= Set Radio 2’s Band to FM Tuner Command Structure Tuner Command Response StructureChassis one’s tuner or chassis two’s tuner Tuner Query Command Response Structure Band of chassis one’s tunerTuner is currently on the FM band Tuner Commands Band Select CommandCancel Command Enter Command Digit SelectionExample Group Select Command Metadata Call Letters Request CommandThis data is only valid for North American stations Not all stations have all of the metadata shown Metadata Genre Request CommandMetadata Radio Text Request Command Metadata Station Name Request CommandAH66,R1,MODE,?cr Mode SelectionPreset Function Command Seek Command Scan Presets CommandStereo / Mono Select Control Signal StrengthTune Command Unsolicited Feedback UFB AH66,CH,UFB,ONcrOn on AH66,CH,UFB,OFFcr RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit Appendix B Rack MountingIPod Source Appendix C Default ConfigurationSources Source IR PortsLighting Commands Comm PortsRelay Description Specifications300mA @ 12VDC per zone Limited Warranty

AH66T-KT specifications

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