Installation Guide
DAS-T0804/8-SIG Tango Audio Controllers
Overview
The Tango Series of Audio Controllers allow centralized control of common audio equipment for up to 4 or 8 independently controlled audio zones per Controller. Each Tango Controller is capable of controlling the source via Metreau Keypad,
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IR Outputs (8)
Zone Outputs (4 or 8)
FIG. 1 Tango Audio Controllers
Tango Series Audio Controllers are available in two variations:
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Product Specifications
The following table provides technical specifications for the Tango Audio Controllers. Unless otherwise noted, these specifications apply to both the
Power: | 960W max (Actual average usage = 300W) |
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Zone Support: | |
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| • Each zone is protected thermally. |
| • Zone grouping. |
| • Independent Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and SRS® |
| controls in each zone. |
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Stereo Amplifiers: | • 40 Watts/CH stereo amplifiers |
| (20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD). |
| • Stereo Output:20Hz to 20Khz @ .1% THD |
| • Protected from overload and thermal runaway. |
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SRS/WOW®: | Standard SRS/WOW® audio enhancement technology by |
| SRS Labs, on all zones. |
| Note: SRS/WOW is a registered trademark of SRS labs, |
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Light Bar | Blue light bar indicates power status. |
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LEDs | Blue LEDs indicate zone status. |
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Function/Navigation | 5 pushbuttons allow for front panel programming, selection |
Buttons | of sources, tuning AM/FM radio stations, or Sirius satellite |
| radio stations (when equipped with the optional Sirius and/ |
| or AM/FM Tuner Card). |
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IR Receiver | This is where you must aim the remotes from your audio |
| source components so the Controller can learn and emu- |
| late those commands. |
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Tango Audio Controllers - Product Specifications (Cont.)
LCD Display | Displays information necessary during the programming |
| steps and afterward is the display to indicate information |
| about the source input activity. |
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Power Switch | The master power switch will remain in the ON position |
& Receptacle | normally. |
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Paging In/Out Ports | RCA jacks to connect to Paging devices (any audio signal/ |
| source can be used as a paging device). |
| The Paging device connects to the Controller via the |
| "Paging In" connector. |
| The “Paging Out” connector is used to carry the page to |
| Zone Expander(s). |
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DB9 connector allows the Tango Audio Controller to | |
| receive Controller Command Messages and provide status |
| messages. |
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AM/FM Antenna | Connections for the AM and FM Antennas |
Inputs | (indoor installation only) |
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Audio Inputs | Stereo Inputs, 47K impedance, buffered. |
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Audio Outputs | Stereo Looping Outputs, buffered. |
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IR Outputs | • Eight IR 3.5mm mono output jacks. |
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Zone Outputs | • |
| Metreau keypads) |
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| Metreau keypads) |
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Expansion Port | |
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Dimensions (HWD): | • 4" x 17" x 13.5" |
(including feet) | • 10.16 cm x 43.18 cm x 34.29 cm |
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Weight: | Max. weight with 8 zones - 31 lbs (14.06 kg) |
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Included Accessories: | • IR01 IR BLASTER MODULE |
| • FM antennea (indoor) |
| • Power Cord |
Other AMX Equipment: •
Rack-Mounting
Tango units occupy two rack spaces in a standard 19" equipment rack. Rack mounting brackets are supplied with the optional
Note: 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 the four screws
Note: 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.
Note: 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
To ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated, there must be a minimum of 3" all around the Tango unit.
Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or
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 Distributed Audio is the only company that offers a “retrofit solution”, one which allows the replacement of volume controls with AMX Distributed Audio keypads and Controllers, giving full control over the sources. Additionally, the versatility of SWT also allows AMX Distributed Audio products to be connected where the control wire has been run separately from the speaker cable.
