Ada Rhapsody System Owner's manual

Ada
Brand
Ada
Model
Rhapsody System
Type
Owner's manual
System Design
and
Technical Documentation
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This is a preliimary guide to the design and setup of a Rhapsody System. Specifiations and
parameters are subject to change without prior notice.
© 2000. Audio Design Associates, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................02
Rhapsody Overview - Four Part System......................................................................... 03
Part 1 - Analog to Digital Conversion & Optical Digital to Coax Conversion.............. 03
Part 2 - Wideband Matrix Switching - Infinitely Expandable .........................................03
Part 3 - Multi-Channel Preamplification & Decoding .....................................................04
Part 4 - Amplification - The Quality of Sound .................................................................05
Analog To Digital Conversion..........................................................................................06
Matrix Switching................................................................................................................07
Most Basic Matrix..............................................................................................................07
Terminating A Matrix.........................................................................................................08
Multiple Matrixes In A Single Conductor ........................................................................09
Output Tracking ..............................................................................................................010
Multiple Matrixes In Multiple Conductors ..................................................................... 010
32 Inputs or More ............................................................................................................012
Conductor Addresses..................................................................................................... 013
Preamplification ..............................................................................................................015
Surround - Quartet Cards Set in Multi-Channel Mode................................................. 016
Stereo - Quartet Cards Set in Two-Channel Mode ....................................................... 017
Multi-Channel Mode - DC Triggers - Quartet Card Low Voltage Amplifier Triggers . 018
Two-Channel Mode - DC Triggers - Quartet Card Low Voltage Amplifier Triggers... 020
Control & Integration ......................................................................................................022
Keypad - Control from An ADA Keypad ........................................................................ 022
Touch Screens - Control from the TS-3000 Touch Screen.......................................... 022
System Integration - PCs, AMX, Crestron, Phast, Tronarc..........................................022
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Introduction
Rhapsody: Composition Free in Form; Ecstatic; Suggesting Improvisation.
In 1977, Audio Design Associates was formed to specifically provide centrally located main-
frames that distribute audio (and video) throughout the home. Today, many are still exploring
the wonders of multi-room sound. Those who seek to manufacture find it isn’t that easy.
Others give up on trying to make it sound good. Regardless of their engineering competence
or the competitiveness of their products, most will give credit to ADA for its forethought and
insight in bringing these technologies to market.
Now in its third decade, ADA is proud to introduce the multi-room mainframe for the third
millennium, Rhapsody. By even ADA’s standards, this system provides design options that
can best be called “Extreme Multi-Room”. As you begin your journey into Rhapsody, enter
with an open mind. Release your preconceived notions as to how multi-room should work.
Think in three dimensions, not just two.
The design options are limitless. As such, this guide will assist you in exploring options and
some configurations. It is best to break the system design down into sections. Separate input
selection, from preamplification, and amplification. As always, it is best to augment your own
designs by using ADA’s “Fax Us Your Spec” program. The forms are found on the back page
of the ADA Product Guide Price Book.
It is important to note, that Rhapsody is not inexpensive and may be overkill for some clients.
However, one thing is certain, Rhapsody is the future.
It combines:
Digital-audio routing and switching.
Everything from composite to HDTV (RGBHV) video routing & switching.
Multi-Channel preamplification (7.1) for each zone.
High-speed control and status feedback designed specifically for integration.
Simplistic keypads and touch-screens for user control.
Easy to program keypads and touch-screens.
Superior sound quality that is based on ADA’s high-current amplification.
Rhapsody....If ever there was a system that will stretch your imagination.
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Rhapsody Overview - Four Part System
The Rhapsody System can best be described as a system made up of four basic parts.
Analog to digital conversion of all audio sources, matrix switching, premaplification, and am-
plification. Keep this in mind as you plan your project.
Part 1 - Analog to Digital Conversion & Optical Digital to Coax Conversion
The first step is to convert all audio components (sources) to digital coax. Those components
already featuring a digital coaxial output (DVD players, some CD players, etc.) connect di-
rectly to the system and do not need to pass through this stage. However, sources such as
cassette players, radio tuners (Trinity & MT-3000), VCRs & TVs, etc, will need to be converted
to a digital audio signal. ADA provides two devices for this purpose. The ATD-6 is a rack
mounted unit (1 rack space) and will convert up to six components to a digital audio signal.
The ATD-1 is a single component A/D and can be used for components located throughout
the home. They are useful for routing TVs and other remote sources that lack a digital output.
For digital sources
that feature only
an optical output,
ADA offers the
OTD-3 Optical to
Coax convertor.
The OTD-3 can
be used for as many as three optical
TOS-Link feeds and convert them to
Digital Coax.
Part 2 - Wideband Matrix Switching - Infinitely Expandable
Once all sources are digital (coax), they can be routed (switched) in the Conductor. The
Conductor itself, features a front panel touch-screen that is used for both system setup and
system control. The ability to control the Conductor from this touch screen is extremely useful
during setup. However, the end user does not need to interface with this touch screen for
day-to-day operation (unless of course, they want to). Setup options are password protected
and cannot be accidentally accessed. The Conductor also features nine card slots for either
input cards (Octave Cards) or output cards (Bar Cards). Each conductor can be set to one of
sixteen addresses. Basically, each conductor is loaded with input and output cards to suit a
particular installation. Regardless of a specific application. It is important to note that the
switching and routing options of the Conductor are limitless. One or a dozen or more Con-
ductors can be used in a signal project.
CHANNEL 2
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
INPUT
CHANNEL 1
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
INPUT
CHANNEL 3
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
INPUT
+
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12V DC
500mA
PLUG IN
CLASS 2
TRANSFORMER
POWER
ON
OTD-3
OPTO TO DIGITAL CONVERTOR
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In addition to switching any type of digital audio signal (AC-3, PCM, DTS, Surround EX, etc.),
the Conductor can also route composite video, super video, component video, and even
RGBHV. The switcher is specified to carry 350 MHz -3dB. And since only two cards are
available (an input and an output card), you can easily expand a matrix even after the system
is installed. While the most basic configuration is 16 inputs by 8 outputs (all independent), the
matrix could accommodate any size array (and we mean any size: 16x1024, 64x256,
256x64...you get the picture). Also, the Conductor is extremely competitive when it comes to
pricing it against other matrix switchers, especially, when considering two card types do it all.
As you design a system using Rhapsody, bear in mind that all components in the home can
route through the central system. While privacy issues may arise regarding access of sources
not intended to be seen or heard in certain zones (i.e. master bedroom DVD playing in the
kids room), access to such sources can be easily locked out, preventing unauthorized ac-
cess.
Part 3 - Multi-Channel Preamplification & Decoding
After the desired input is selected, the video signal(s) are sent directly to the display equip-
ment (projector, doubler, TV) and the digital audio signal is sent to the Orchestra. The Or-
chestra, much like the Conductor, is primarily a card cage with a front panel touch screen that
facilitates setup and control. To augment the powerful switching that can take place in the
Conductor, the Orchestra can be filled with up to fifteen preamplifier modules called Quartet
Cards.
The Quartet Card is unique in the world
of multi-room preamplification as it is
not just merely a simple zone pream-
plifier card. The Quartet card is in fact,
a full, high-end surround sound decoder
and preamplifier, capable of decoding
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3),
DTS, and Surround EX (6.1) with full
THX Ultra enhancements. As such
each zone can feature an eight channel surround sound speaker array. The Quartet card is
not just intended to provide multi-channel surround sound to rooms with a video display. It is
also intended to be used in rooms that lack a display of any kind, such as dining rooms, formal
living rooms, etc., so that these rooms can benefit from multi-channel audio recordings. This
factor makes the Rhapsody system stand alone in the world of multi-room.
As some rooms may not be capable of supporting more than two speakers, the Quartet card
can also be configured (in software) to operate as a stereo card. In this mode, a single
Quartet card can drive as many as four independent rooms, each with a separate on/off,
volume, and bass & treble settings. While these four rooms would listen to the same source,
they could be accessed only as needed without affecting the acoustics of the other rooms on
the card. While some Quartet cards can be set for multi-channel surround sound, others can
be set to the two-channel stereo mode. Those cards set to the two channel mode could be
designated for a single room, two rooms, three rooms, or four rooms. This makes the Rhap-
sody extremely exciting when designing a multi-room system package for a client who is
seeking future proof technology.
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Part 4 - Amplification - The Quality of Sound
Finally, whether a room or zone is getting multi-channel surround sound or two channel ste-
reo, you will want to make certain that a system of this caliber sounds equally amazing. To
this end, ADA offers several multi-channel and two channel power amplifiers, all of which are
designed to drive high-current, permit-
ting them to effectively power speakers
with runs as long as 1000 feet. Two
amplifiers in particular, were designed
to integrate neatly with the Rhapsody
System, the PTM-1260 and the PTM-
1225.
Both of these power amplifiers operate
as many as six rooms (twelve channels)
and permit switching of amplifier pairs
on and off. The PTM-1260 also per-
mits you to bridge its twelve channels
to 10, 8 or even six channels. In a
bridged mode, the amplifiers output
muscle doubles (350W/Ch @4Ω, 175W/Ch @ 8Ω stable to 4Ω). In the unbridged mode its
power is still impressive (135W/Ch @ 4Ω, 85W/Ch @ 8Ω stable to 2Ω). The more conserva-
tive PTM-1225 features the power amplifier of ADA’s widely popular Millennium System. This
amplifier does not permit bridging of channels but still offers high-current power (45W/Ch
@4Ω, 25W/Ch @ 8Ω, stable to 2Ω). Other amplification options exist including ADA’s all-new
PF-2501 two-channel power amplifier (the same power supply and amplification modules
found in the extreme MPA-501 - World’s most powerful THX certified multi-channel power
amplifier.)
PTM-1260
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CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
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PLAY
VHS VCR
115 V
VCR Located Away From Mainframe
Stereo Analog Audio
Composite Video Signal To Mainframe
Digital Audio Signal
Use 75Ω Quality Video Cable
75Ω Quality Video Cable
Video
Inputs
Audio
Inputs
Analog To Digital Conversion
This is rather basic and easy to understand. Regardless of whether a sources is located with
the equipment rack or in a room at some distance from the mainframe, if that source is in-
tended to be played through the system, its signal must be capable of running on a digital
coax cable. The ATD-6 should be used when several analog sources are in the same location
as it can convert up to six components. The ATD-1 is typically used for remote devices such
as TVs, CD players void of a digital output, VCRs, etc. Both devices use the A/D’s found in
the critically acclaimed Cinema Reference, Cinema Rhapsody, and DTS-Pro (a professional
grade DTS decoder manufactured on an OEM level for DTS).
While the knee-jerk reaction to routing remote sources would be to run their analog audio
signal to the mainframe (using either balanced or unbalanced line signals), ADA strongly
suggests using a single quality-video 75Ω coax cable for each digital audio signal and con-
verting an analog signal to digital at the source location. Running digital audio long distances
should prove less problematic than running long line-level audio wires and you only need to
run one cable instead of two.
While most digitally based devices feature a digital coax output, those that only feature a
TOS-Link output will need to also have their optical digital audio output converted to a digital
coax. For these
components, ADA
offers the OTD-3
that takes a TOS-
Link input and pro-
vides a coax out-
put. The OTD-3
can convert up to
three TOS-Link op-
tical signals.
Once an audio sig-
nal is running digi-
tally on a 75Ω coax
cable, regardless of
its location in the
home, the signal
can be connected
to an input on the
Conductor. Again,
the conductor’s
high-switching ca-
pacity is specifically
designed to route
all house-wide au-
dio/video compo-
nents through the
central mainframe.
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Matrix Switching
This aspect of the Rhapsody System is by far the most complex portion of the systems de-
sign. While the hardware for switching and routing of most any source type (digital audio,
encoded audio, composite video, S-video, component video, RGBHV video) is built from only
three model numbers (Conductor Chassis, Octave Input Cards, & Bar Output Cards), the
design of the mainframe will require you to think differently.
Typically, when we design matrix switching arrays, we think in two dimensional terms. Basi-
cally, we think of an x-axis input array and a y-axis output array. If you already use matrix
switchers, you pre-order a switcher that fits the size of your array and the type of signals you
are switching. For example, if you want to switch an audio array of sixteen inputs by 24
outputs as well as a video array of 16 inputs by 8 outputs, chances are you have to buy two
switchers. If you, in addition to switching audio and composite video, wish to switch RGBHV,
you will require an additional box specifically built for that application. Finally, if your array
changes during the installation of the project (a client arbitrarily chooses to add several DSS
receivers at the last minuite), you will not need to return your current matrix switcher for a
larger one, unless of course, you planned ahead...forethought.
Rhapsody is complete and comprehensive forethought and unless you max out card space in
the Conductor chassis, there is always room for expansion. And since an Octave Input Card
can accept any type of signal and the Bar Output Card can switch any type of signal, you need
only stock/order spare cards as needed.
This flexible matrix architecture is both
convienient, future proof, and cost ef-
fective.
Most Basic Matrix
In its most basic form, a Conductor,
which has nine card slots, is loaded with
just one Octave Input Card and one Bar
Output Card will provide a simple array
of sixteen inputs by eight outputs where
each output can independently access
any one of the sixteen inputs (16
sources to 8 zones). By just adding
another Bar Output Card right next to
the first output card, the array is ex-
panded to a 16 in by 16 out matrix (16
sources to 16 zones). In fact, you can
fit a total of eight Bar Output Cards with
one Octave Input Card for a matrix of
16 in by 64 out (16 sources to as many
as 64 zones).
This traditional x-y matrix allows you to
build inputs in groups of 16 and outputs
(zones) in groups of 8.
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
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CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
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Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
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INPUTS 75Ω
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
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ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
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Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
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INPUTS 75Ω
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16 In • 8 Out
16 In • 16 Out
16 In • 64 Out
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Terminating A Matrix - 75
Ω
Taking the basic switching example of
one Octave Input Card and one Bar
Output Card, we are creating the most
basic Rhapsody matrix, a 16 input by 8
output matrix. The first slot, always on
the left side of the Conductor chassis
when looking at it from the back, is for
the Octave Input Card. The second slot
houses the Bar Output Card.
Each Bar Output Card has sixteen
jumper pins. A jumper pin is nothing
much more than a little plastic plug
(shunting plug) that shorts two pins to-
gether. The jumper pin covers two of
the three metal pins that extend out of
the circuit board (the middle pin and ei-
ther the right or left pin). In order for
the Conductor to function properly, the
jumper pins need to be in place and set
to the correct position (right or left).
The diagram to the right shows the side
view of a Bar Output card and the
jumper pins. If the Bar Card is the last
output card in the array, set the jumper
pins to Left (with respect to the top dia-
gram) to the END position. This will
complete and terminate this specific
matrix array.
If we extended the basic 16 in by 8 out
array to a 16 input by 16 output array,
we would be adding another Bar Card
to the matrix. Please note, that the first
Bar card would have its jumper pins ter-
minated to the right THRU position (with
respect to this view) and that the sec-
ond Bar card (the last Bar card) would
be the one with its jumper pins termi-
nated to the left (END) position.
Please note, that all sixteen jumper pins
on each card need to be set to the correct position. If you are adding a Bar card to an existing
array, simply take the card that previously was the termination card and move it over one
space, inserting the new card in its place. As a note for those who may be concerned, ADA
will preconfigure all Conductors and Bar Cards at its factory prior to final test and shipping. As
such, the issues described on this page are important primarily for systems that are being
modified in the field.
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
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Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
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CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
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INPUTS 75Ω
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END = 75
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THRU = Hi-Z
END = 75
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THRU = Hi-Z
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Multiple Matrixes In A Single Conductor
This is where the Rhapsody System takes off and distin-
guishes itself in the world of matrix switchers. Once you have
your first matrix array terminated, for
example a 16 input by 16 output audio
array (16 sources into 16 zones) as
shown in the top-right diagram, you can
begin building another array in the open
slots of the same Conductor chassis.
That is why the setting of the termina-
tion pins, as discussed on the previous
page, is so important.
The diagram to the immediate left,
shows an expanded matrix which might
best be called a double matrix or two in
one. It details a 16 by 16 audio matrix
as well as a second 16 by 16 matrix, in
this case for video. In this diagram, we
have an Octave Input card matrixed to
two Bar Output Cards. This array will
be used for digital audio. The second
array features another Octave Input
Card matrixed to two Bar Output Cards
for switching composite video.
The diagram to the right details a com-
ponent video switching array, which
consumes all nine card slots of the Con-
ductor. Here, a single Conductor is rout-
ing component video (Y, Cr, Cb...or
RGB). The matrix shown here is set up
for 16 inputs across 16 outputs. For
larger configurations, multiple main-
frames can be interconnected. This will
be discussed in the upcoming sections.
The Conductor to the left features a
16x16 audio matrix with a 16x8 com-
posite and S-video matrix. Note that
two input and two output cards are used
when switching S-video much like three
were used above for RGB. Patch cords
are available that separate an S-video
cable into Y & C and there are also ones
available that reunite Y & C. It is worth
pointing out that if not all zones require
video, then you may be able to limit the
video output cards needed.
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
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Digital Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Digital Audio
Output
Zone 9
Digital Audio
Output
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Digital Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Digital Audio
Output
Zone 9
Digital Audio
Output
10
INPUTS 75Ω
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Video
Inputs
Zone 1
Video
Output
Zone 9
Video
Output
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Component
Video (Y)
Inputs
Zone 1
Component
Video
(Y) Output
Zone 9
Component Video
(Y) Output
10
INPUTS 75Ω
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21
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Component
Video (Cr)
Inputs
Zone 1
Component
Video
(Cr) Output
Zone 9
Component Video
(Cr) Output
10
INPUTS 75Ω
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21
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Component
Video (Cb)
Inputs
Zone 1
Component
Video
(Cb) Output
Zone 9
Component Video
(Cb) Output
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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INPUTS 75Ω
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21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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Digital
Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Digital Audio
Output
Composite
Video
Inputs
Zone 1
Composite
Video Out
Zone 1-8
Composite Video
Outputs
Zone 1-16
Audio
Outputs
Zone 1-8
S-Video
Y Outputs
Zone 1-8
S-Video
C Outputs
S-Video
Y Input
Zone 1
S-Video
Y Output
S-Video
C Input
Zone 1
S-Video
C Output
S-VIDEO
10
Output Tracking
The way the switching works is simple,
each card in the conductor has an ad-
dress, each output on each Bar card has
an address, and each input on each Oc-
tave card has an address. To pluck a
signal to a specific room, just send out
the right address of an address of an
address. This sounds like a ball of wax
but it is really easy. What gets tricky is
switching multiple inputs that rely on
each other. Digital audio is a self con-
tained signal. S-Video or RGBHV is a
composite of several signals that require
each other or....no picture. And while
ADA has made provisions for multiple output cards to track each other, ADA has also engi-
neered flexibility into the Conductor so that you are able to select an audio input while choos-
ing a completely different video signal. Watch a ball game, listen to CD, no trouble.
In the diagram above, one in which S-Video is distributed using two cards, when zone 1 wants
input 5, both the Y and C S-Video inputs need to switch to their respective output 1 cards at
the same time. This switching is called “Tracking”. The conductor permits numerous tracks
so that output card slots 7 and 9 track
each other to assure a solid S-video sig-
nal. Furthermore, it may even prove
convenient for composite video and S-
video to track each other. Again, card
5 can be set to track 7 & 9. Even the
audio output could be set to track the
video. All track setup is performed di-
rectly on the front of the Conductor in a
password protected setup. menu.
Some may say correctly, if I want cards
to track each other, I could simply send
to the Conductor, a control string for
card 7 and another corresponding string
to card 9. While this does work, bear in
mind, matrix arrays could involve as
many as five distinct signals (RGBHV).
For these signals output tracking will be
essential as only one control signal will
switch all five inputs correctly and to-
gether.
Multiple Matrixes In Multiple Conductors
Depending on your distribution needs,
it is most likely that you will need to
implement multiple Conductor main-
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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INPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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Digital
Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Digital Audio
Output
Composite
Video
Inputs
Zone 1
Composite
Video Out
Zone 1-8
Composite Video
Outputs
Zone 1-16
Audio
Outputs
Zone 1-8
S-Video
Y Outputs
Zone 1-8
S-Video
C Outputs
S-Video
Y Input
Zone 1
S-Video
Y Output
S-Video
C Input
Zone 1
S-Video
C Output
S-VIDEO
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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21
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HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(R) Output
Zone 9
HDTV Video
(R) Output
10
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21
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HDTV
Video (G)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(G) Output
Zone 9
HDTV Video
(G) Output
10
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21
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HDTV
Video (B)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(B) Output
Zone 9
HDTV Video
(B) Output
HDTV
Video (H)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(H) Output
Zone 9
HDTV Video
(H) Output
10
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9
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21
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HDTV
Video (V)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(V) Output
Zone 9
HDTV Video
(V) Output
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
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21
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87
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Digital Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Digital
Audio
Output
Zone 9
Audio
Output
11
frames to accomplish all the required audio
and video switching. This is most certainly
true if HDTV video distribution is an aspect of
your design. In addition to HDTV, you may
also be considering distribution of graphics and
video to VGA displays such as touch screens.
As such, it is essential that the Rhapsody sys-
tem accommodate RGBHV video distribution
cleanly and more important, easily. But just
how many inputs will you really need.
As an example, let us take a distributed audio
system with sixteen zones of audio. In addi-
tion to audio, all the monitors/projectors in this
home are going to be fully HDTV ready. How-
ever, not all zones will have a video display.
As such, the additional video outputs will be
used for driving VGA tough screens. Just as
all non-digital audio components are converted
to digital coax, all non-RGBHV sources will be
upconverted to RGBHV and then routed
through the home. To illustrate this configura-
tion, the diagram on the previous page shows
two Conductors. Both units are arranged with
three 16x16 matrixes. The first conductor with
a 16x16 for R, G, & B. The second one for H,
V, & Audio.
In this case, both Conductors are set to the
same address. In the first conductor, outputs
1-8 are set to track (A) for R,G, & B. Outputs
9-16 are set to another tracking group (B) for
R, G, & B. On the second Conductor, outputs
1-8 are set to the same track (A) as the first
Conductor for H & V. Outputs 9-16 are set to
track (B) for H & V. When a single control
string is sent to the system, all five inputs will
track together to the desired output. The au-
dio can be set to a third tracking group (C) so
that a separate audio source can be selected
while the video is on screen.
In the example on this page, instead of a 16x16
audio and RGBHV array, we illustrate a 16x64
audio and RGBHV array. Instead of using 3
tracking groups, a total of eight will be used in
this setup (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, & H), a unique
tracking letter for each zone/output card.
Please note, that all Conductors shown here
share the exact same address.
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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INPUTS 75Ω
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16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
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INPUTS 75Ω
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
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0
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C
D
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C
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B
C
D
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9
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B
C
D
E
F
0
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3
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6
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A
B
C
D
E
F
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21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
Audio
Inputs
Zone 1
Audio
Output
Zone 64
Audio
Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(R) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(R) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (G)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(G) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(G) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (B)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(B) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(B) Output
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (H)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(H) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(H) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (V)
Inputs
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(V) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(V) Output
12
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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Inputs 1-16Inputs 17-32
Zone 1-Output AZone 1-Output B
Single Line to Zone 1
Preamp Card
For All Inputs (1-32)
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
43
65
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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Inputs 1-16Inputs 17-32
Zone 1-Output AZone 1-Output B
Single Line to Zone 1
Preamp Card
For All Inputs (1-64)
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA P ORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
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14 13
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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Inputs 33-48Inputs 49-64
Zone 1-Output CZone 1-Output D
32 Inputs or More
The conductors switching capabilities extend beyond just switching sixteen inputs. In fact, by
extending in groups of 16, a Rhapsody System could easily included 32, 48, 64 or more
source inputs. As such, you could centrally route 64 audio sources, 48 video signal, 32
RGBHV sources, what ever the requirements might be. For example, the diagram below
details 32 audio inputs to 24 independent zones. The first Octave Input Card (on the left)
accommodates inputs 1-16. The second input card takes sources 17-32. In this example, the
Bar Output Cards are considered mirror cards, as there are two audio outputs for each zone.
To be completely clear, zone 1 has an
output associated to inputs 1-16 and a
second output associated to inputs 17-
32. These two outputs are simply “Y”
connected to each other using an off-
the-shelf 75Ω video Y connector.
Doesn’t this screw up the audio signal,
when taking into account, that two digi-
tal signals are Y connecting together?
The answer is yes if both outputs where active at the same time. However, the Conductor is
designed to turn one output off while the other is turned on. In this example, if any source
between 1 and 16 are selected in zone
1, the feed into the Y connector from
the second zone 1 output is turned off
completely. Therefore, the only signal
going into the Y connector is coming
from the first zone 1 output. When a
source between 17 and 32 is selected
in zone 1, the reverse occurs. The first
zone 1 feed into the Y cable is turned
off and the second 1 is turned on. The
fact that only 1 feed is on at a time,
makes it possible to easily expand a
Conductor’s input capacity beyond 16
inputs.
The diagram to the right shows a sys-
tem that is comprised of 64 audio in-
puts to 24 zones. Using the same
method of Y connecting a single zone’s
multiple outputs, in this case four out-
puts exist for each zone. Again, while
one output accesses a specific input
that is assigned to it, the other three
outputs are turned off, thus preventing
interference and distortion. As one
switches between input groups, say
from sources 1-16 to sources 33-48,
those outputs that are not used turn off.
13
Conductor Addresses
The Conductor has multiple ad-
dresses, further extending its ability
to be expanded to accommodate
large matrix applications. The illus-
tration to the right shows just two of a
total of ten conductors. In this appli-
cation, the Rhapsody System is
switching an RGBHV matrix with 32
inputs to 64 independent outputs.
Two Conductors are needed, one for
inputs 1-16 and another for inputs 17-
32.
To make arrays of this size possible,
these two Conductors will need to be
set to different addresses. Thus,
when inputs 1-16 are selected, the
Conductor on the first address is ac-
tive. When inputs 17-32 are chosen,
the Conductor on the second address is made active and the first one turns off. While this
diagram simply shows the R in RGBHV, it is worth noting that the two Conductors needed for
G would be set to the same addresses as these shown here. The first unit with inputs 1-16
would match the address of the first R Conductor. The second unit with G inputs 17-32 would
match the address of the second R Conductor. The same is true for the Conductors used to
switch B, H & V.
As audio will also need to be switched, for example in an array of 32 x 64 as well, the two
audio Conductor would need to be set to two completely different addresses if the system
were to permit bringing up an audio source that differs from its video counterpart.
There are a total of sixteen possible addresses. This permits you to build a matrix switcher
array that will accomodate any size system or routing network. The possibilites are limitless.
The diagram on the next page details a complete 32 source by 64 zone array for HDTV
(RGBHV) as well as digital audio.
The future is here.
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(R) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(R) Output
21
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65
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21
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65
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs 17-32
14
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Made In The USA
115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Made In The USA
115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Made In The USA
115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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115 V
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA PORT
CONDUCTOR
ADDRESS
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
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Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
43
65
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10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
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14 13
16 15
21
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65
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
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14 13
16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
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16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
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INPUTS 75Ω
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INPUTS 75Ω
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16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
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14 13
16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
9
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14 13
16 15
21
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INPUTS 75Ω
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16 15
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INPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
Audio
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
Audio
Output
Zone 64
Audio
Output
21
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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OUTPUTS 75Ω
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43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
Audio
Inputs 17-32
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (G)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(G) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(G) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (G)
Inputs 17-32
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (H)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(H) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(H) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (H)
Inputs 17-32
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(R) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(R) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (R)
Inputs 17-32
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (B)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(B) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(B) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (B)
Inputs 17-32
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (V)
Inputs 1-16
Zone 1
HDTV Video
(V) Output
Zone 64
HDTV Video
(V) Output
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
HDTV
Video (V)
Inputs 17-32
15
Preamplification
Once you have set up a switching ar-
ray routing audio and perhaps video of
some type, you will need to preamplify
the audio. For this application, the
Rhapsody System features the Orches-
tra. Much like the Conductor, the Or-
chestra is a card frame that includes a
front panel color touch screen for both
set up and control. There is only one
type of card that is installed in the Or-
chestra, the Quartet Preamplifier card.
A single Orchestra can house up to fif-
teen Quartet cards. As many as six-
teen Orchestra’s can be included on a
single network (240 Quartet Cards).
The Quartet Card gets its signal from
the output of the Conductor. Simply
connect a 75Ω Video cable type coax
from the appropriate zone output of the
conductor directly to the Quartet card’s
digital audio coax input and your done.
If you are using a switching matrix with
more than 16 inputs, take the single
matrixed Y connector and attach it to
the Quartet input.
As mentioned earlier, the Orchestra can
have up to sixteen addresses, permit-
ting for many-many zones. While the
Conductor’s addressing is set in soft-
ware, the Orchestra’s address is set on its rear panel.
Every Orchestra in the system should be set to its
unique address. Up to sixteen Orchestras can be
combined on a single network.
While each Orchestra can have a distinct address,
each card slot in the Orchestra also has a unique
address. As control codes are sent to control a Quar-
tet card, the code string will specify the address of
the Orchestra unit and the address of the Quartet
(position in the Orchestra of that particular card slot).
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA P ORT
ORCHESTRA
ADDRESS
230V~
S
C
R
E
E
N
V
O
L
T
A
G
E
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
R
1
2
3
4
D
O
W
N
L
O
A
D
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy! Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
115 V
Made In The USA
2-1/2 ASB - 115V~
1-1/4 ASB - 230V~
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
115V~
DATA PORT
ORCHESTRA
ADDRESS
S
2
3
4
D
Made In The USA
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA P ORT
230V~
S
C
R
E
E
N
V
O
L
T
A
G
E
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
R
1
2
3
4
D
O
W
N
L
O
A
D
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy! Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
115 V
2-1/2 ASB - 115V~
1-1/4 ASB - 230V~
GND
AC INPUT
115V~/60Hz
230V~/50Hz
115V~
RS-232
ADA BUS
DATA P ORT
1/2 ASB - 115V~
1/4 ASB - 230V~
230V~
S
C
R
E
E
N
V
O
L
T
A
G
E
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
R
1
2
3
4
D
O
W
N
L
O
A
D
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy! Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Made In The USA
115 V
10
INPUTS 75Ω
9
12 11
14 13
16 15
21
43
65
87
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
21
43
65
87
OUTPUTS 75Ω
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
ORCHESTRA
ADDRESS
Made In The USA
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Audio
Zone 1 Input
Audio
Zone 9 Input
Zone 1
Audio
Output
Zone 9
Audio
Output
16
Surround - Quartet Cards Set in Multi-Channel Mode
The Quartet is more than just a basic preamplifier. It is actually a full surround sound
decoder/preamplifier, capable of decoding Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS,
Surround EX, all with THX Ultra Enhancements. In addition to the standard modes
just mentioned, there are also modes for non-encoded material including, Hall, Church,
and Stadium. The Quartet provides complete auto-detection of the encoded material
to make certain that mode changes occur without user intervention.
This makes the Rhapsody the most extreme multi-zone mainframe in the world. In-
tended to provide multi-channel audio to every room of the home, it is designed make
the most of multi-channel music and film. It is also intended to provide multi-channel
music to rooms that do not have any type of video display. Now a formal living, dining
room, patio, etc., can enjoy music in 5.1 or 6.1 modes. While most music software
that is encoded in 5.1 is limited and mostly available in DTS, the music recording
industry is just beginning to work with this format. As such, consider the currently
available software as just the tip of the iceberg. What lies below the surface is huge
and growing.
Already, some of the music
industry’s most prominent
artists, recording engineers,
and producers are already
working with 5.1 mixes.
Many more are still learning how to adapt their two chan-
nel mixes into 5.1. Bear in mind, that taking an existing
two channel recording and turning it into 5.1 does not
mean rerecording the song or album. The original
masters are laid on individual tracks and only these
masters need to be remixed for 5.1. This implies that a
world of music, classic hits and major albums, could be
mixed and encoded in 5.1 at any time. While multi-channel film sound tracks are as common-
place today (on DVD & Laser) as stereo is onCD, the world of music is still waking up to multi-
channel formats. The future of music is still being written and one day, not too far from now,
5.1 will replace stereo, much like stereo replaced mono. It is inevitable.
To add to this thought, it is worth discussing the currently available encoding formats DTS and
Dolby Digital, as well as, super CD and DVD audio. Super CD and DVD audio are formats
that have yet to reach their full potential. Currently, players for these formats provide only six
analog audio outputs. As such, any decoding or reading of the multi-channel audio informa-
tion is done internally to the player. ADA is examining ways to distribute these sources through
the Rhapsody System. A solution is imminent. Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS are different.
They are well established encode/decode formats and are readily available. And without
getting into issues regarding quality of sound, both formats permit 5.1 channels to be routed
on a single digital cable. These two formats are in fact a funnel or medium that can carry
multi-channel sound. Currently, they are also the most widely excepted and functional medi-
ums available. One day, as a better encode/decode format is made more available, the
Rhapsody system is sure to employ them. It is future proof. Regardless, music encoded in
either AC-3 or DTS, sound is amazing when played through the Rhapsody. Trust us, a dining
room configured as illustrated in the diagram on the next page, playing 5.1 music during
dinner, will be the talk of the party.
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
Back (Center) Right
Back (Center) Left
Right Surround
Left Surround
Right Front
Left Front
Subwoofer
Center Front
Digital Audio Input
17
4
75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
Right
Left
Room 4
Right
Left
Room 3
Right
Left
Room 2
Right
Left
Room 1
Digital Audio Input
Stereo - Quartet Cards Set
in Two-Channel Mode
ADA does however realize,
that not every room can be
configured with 5.1 or 6.1
speaker arrays. As such, the
Quartet card can also be con-
figured as a stereo card. This
is where good gets even bet-
ter. Each Quartet card fea-
tures a digital audio coax in-
put (feed from the Conductor) and eight RCA analog outputs (to amplifiers). These eight
outputs refer to center, sub, front left, front right, surround left, surround right, back left, and
back right. When the Quartet card is set to stereo, these eight outputs are paired together (4
pairs). Each pair acts as an independent room. Thus, when set to stereo, a single Quartet
card can run four rooms. While all four rooms share the same source (the Quartet has only
one digital audio input), the rooms can turn on and off independently of each (also trigger
amps on and off independently), adjust volume independently as well as bass and treble, and
even have different volume presets and balance settings. Radically amazing.
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RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
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LCS
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RS
L
LS
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L
LT
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RM 3
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115 V
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115 V
BRIDGED
UNBRIDGED
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RS
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LS
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LT
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R
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CEN
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Home Theater
Amp Trigger
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Multi-Channel Mode - DC Triggers - Quartet Card Low Voltage Amplifier Triggers
The Quartet Card features a five-pin removable screw terminal connector which is used to
trigger power amplifiers on and off based on usage. Normally, ADA home theater preamplifi-
ers like the Cinema Reference, feature a single low voltage trigger that is intended to engage
a multi-channel power amplifier. The Quartet Card features this same trigger. The diagram to
the left illustrates the terminals to use when the Quartet Card is running in Multi-
Channel mode as a single rooms surround preamplifier.
Since all channels need to engage at once, simply use
the ground pin and one low voltage line to run to your
amplifier’s triggering device or input. If you are using a
PTM-650, PTM-6150, MPA-501*, PF-2501*, PF-4000*,
BPA-500*, or PBA-2000* for home theater amplification,
you should also be using an ACC-3 Low Voltage Triggered
AC Controller (* - these units should each have their own
ACC-3 running to a dedicated AC circuit). The two wires
illustrated here, are run directly to the ACC-3(s).
If you are using the PTM1260,
then you will not need an
ACC-3 as the PTM-1260 was
specifically designed for the
Rhapsody System. The PTM-
1260 features a built-in low
voltage trigger. It is also ca-
pable of being bridged from a
twelve channel mode, to ten,
eight, or six channels. Basi-
cally, each stereo pair can be
independently bridged. In the
bridged, high-power mode,
the PTM-1260 delivers 350W/
Ch @ 4Ω. However, it is im-
portant to note, that in the
bridged mode, it is only stable
to 4Ω. In the unbridged, me-
dium power mode, the ampli-
fier provides 135W/Ch @ 4Ω
and is stable to 2Ω. The dia-
gram to the right illustrates a
room with two back-surround
channels. These two chan-
nels are running on two
unbridged PTM-1260 chan-
nels. All other channels are
bridged (high-power mode).
The diagram on the next page
shows one back surround
speaker on a bridged channel.
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75Ω
IN
R
RCS
DIGITAL
ZONE 5VDC
L
LCS
3
R
RS
L
LS
2
R
RT
L
LT
1
R
SUB
L
CEN
RM 4
RM 3
RM 2
RM 1
Gnd-
5
4
3
2
1
115 V
115 V
115 V
115 V
C
R
R SUR
L SUR
L
POWERED SUB
SINGLE BACK
BRIDGED
UNBRIDGED
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