C2N-AMP-4X100 - Switch Crestron - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	4-Room Audio Amplifier/Switcher
Brand	Crestron
Model	C2N-AMP-4X100
Power Requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz (C2N-AMP-4X100)
Power Consumption	174 Btu/h (heat dissipation)
Dimensions (Height)	3.60 in (92 mm)
Dimensions (Width)	16.89 in (429 mm)
Dimensions (Depth)	13.64 in (347 mm)
Weight	20.0 lb (9.0 kg)
Audio Output Power	4 x 100 W (8 Ω) per channel; bridged provides 300 W into 8 Ω
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	103 dB, A-weighted
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise	0.8%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Stereo Separation	>70 dB
Volume Control Range	-80 dB to +20 dB, 1 dB steps
Mute	-100 dB (electronic)
Bass/Treble Control	±12 dB @ 100 Hz / ±12 dB @ 10 kHz, 2 dB steps
Input Compensation	±10 dB
Operating Temperature	41° to 122° F (5° to 50°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Communication	Cresnet via NET port; Cresnet ID 33 (factory default)
Bridging Capability	Yes, for 8 Ω speakers (outputs 1&2 or 3&4)
Front Panel Controls	Power switch, Source and Room buttons, Volume up/down
Labels	Included peel-and-stick labels for source and room selection

Frequently Asked Questions - C2N-AMP-4X100 Crestron

How do I bridge the amplifier outputs?

For 8 Ω speakers, you can bridge outputs 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Connect the left speaker's + and - to the two + terminals of output #1, and the right speaker's + and - to the two + terminals of output #2. Then use Room 1 to control volume for outputs 1&2, or Room 2 for outputs 3&4.

How do I change the Net ID?

Use Crestron Toolbox with indirect communication via a control system. Open System Info, select Cresnet ID connection type, choose the control system, and change the Net ID. The factory default is 33.

How do I adjust the volume for a room?

Press and hold the ROOM button for that room for 2 seconds to enter Volume Control mode. Then press ▼ or ▲ to adjust volume in 1 dB steps. Hold for more than 1 second to ramp. The amplifier exits automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity.

What are the power requirements?

The C2N-AMP-4X100 (US version) requires 120 V AC, 60 Hz. The international version (C2NI-AMP-4X100) requires 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

How do I select a source and assign it to a room?

Press the desired SOURCE button. Then press any ROOM button to connect that room to the selected source. The room LED lights up. To disconnect, press the ROOM button again.

Can I use the amplifier without a control system?

Yes, basic operation (power on/off, source selection, room assignment, volume control) is available via the front panel. However, programming and advanced features require Crestron Toolbox and a control system.

What is the maximum power output when bridged?

When bridged into 8 Ω speakers, each bridged pair provides up to 300 W. This applies to outputs 1&2 (Room 1) and outputs 3&4 (Room 2).

How do I clean the device?

Disconnect power before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or aerosols. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

What do I do if the volume LEDs blink three times?

This indicates that the maximum or minimum volume level has been reached. The amplifier will not exceed those limits.

Can I use different speakers with different impedance?

The amplifier is rated for 8 Ω speakers. Bridging is only supported for 8 Ω loads. Using lower impedance may cause overheating or damage. Always follow the specifications.

USER MANUAL C2N-AMP-4X100 Crestron

Make the necessary connections as called out in the diagram below. Connect power last.

NOTE: For triple the power (into 8 Ω speakers only), SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1 and 2 or SPEAKER OUTPUTS 3 and 4 can be bridged. For example, the left speaker's + and - terminals are connected to the two + terminals of output #1 and the right speaker's + and - terminals are connected to the two + terminals of output #2. Refer to the diagram to the right.

To adjust volume when bridged, select ROOM 1 for SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1 and 2 or select ROOM 2 for SPEAKER OUTPUTS 3 and 4.

NOTE: The C2NI-AMP-4X100 (International version) requires a power cord that is harmonized to the country's national and local electrical codes. Each inner wire in the cord should be at least 18 AWG (0.75 mm²) and rated for at least 300 V. The temperature rating of the cord should be at least 60°C. The cord length should be 1.5 - 2 meters.

Attach the Labels

Use the included labels and inserts to prepare the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100:

1. Locate the SOURCE and ROOM label inserts included with the unit (SOURCE insert has space for six labels, ROOM insert has room for four labels).
2. Apply the peel-and-stick labels in the appropriate positions on the inserts, being careful to match label positions to what is configured in the programming software. For neatest appearance, when applying a label, cover the white guidelines on the insert. First and last labels cover one line each; labels in between cover lines on their left and right sides.

For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version of Doc. 7289.

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Establish Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox™ to communicate with the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100. Refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file for details.

There is a single method of communication: Indirect communication.

NOTE: Required for setting the Net ID and loading firmware.

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    A["Laptop"] -->|Serial, or USB| B["Control System"]
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PC Running Crestron Toolbox

The NET port on the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 connects to the control system via Cresnet:

1. In Crestron Toolbox, click Tools | System Info.
2. Click the icon.
3. For Connection Type, select Cresnet ID. In the Through drop-down menu, select the control system that is connected to the device.
4. Click OK. Communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.

Net ID

The Net ID of the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 has been factory set to 33. The Net IDs of multiple C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 devices in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox (refer to "Establish Communication" in section 3).

Operation

Turn the Amplifier On or Off

To turn the amplifier on, move the front panel switch to the ON position.

To turn the amplifier off, move the front panel switch to the OFF position.

Select a Source

To select a source for distribution, press the desired SOURCE button. If a room is connected to the selected source, its LED lights.

NOTE: If a room is in Volume Control mode, press a SOURCE button to exit the mode.

Select a Room

Once a source is selected, press any ROOM button that is to receive the selected source. The room is connected to the selected source and its LED lights.

To remove a room from the selected source, press the ROOM button of a connected room. The LED turns off.

NOTE: If a room is in Volume Control mode, press a ROOM button to exit the mode.

NOTE: If the outputs of the C2N(I)-AMP-4X100 are bridged, the ROOM 1 button acts in unison with the ROOM 2 button and the ROOM 3 button acts in unison with the ROOM 4 button. Similarly, the ROOM 1 LED acts in unison with the ROOM 2 LED and the ROOM 3 LED acts in unison with the ROOM 4 LED.

Volume Control Mode

The volume level of a connected room can be controlled when the room is in Volume Control mode. To switch to Volume Control mode:

1. Press and hold the ROOM button of the room to be controlled for 2 seconds.

2. Press ▼ or ▲ to change the volume in 1 dB increments.

3. Hold ▼ or ▲ for more than 1 second, to ramp the volume up or down in 1 dB/0.1 second increments.

If the maximum volume or minimum volume is reached, all of the front panel LEDs blink three times.

1. Press the ROOM button again to exit Volume Control mode.

If ▼ or ▲ is not pressed for 10 seconds, the amplifier automatically exits Volume Control mode.

For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version of Doc. 7289.

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SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Audio
Controls	Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Loudness,Mute, Mono, Input Compensation
Volume Gain Range	-80 dB to +20 dB, 1 dB steps
Mute	-100 dB (electronic)
Input Compensation	±10 dB
Bass Gain Range	±12 dB @ 100 Hz, 2 dB steps
Treble Gain Range	±12 dB @ 10 kHz, 2 dB steps
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB
S/N Ratio	103 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted
THD + N	0.8%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Stereo Separation	>70 dB
Power Requirements
Main Power	120 volts ac, 60 Hz (C2N-AMP-4X100)230 volts ac, 50/60 Hz (C2NI-AMP-4X100)
Available Network Power	5 watts per each NET 1-4 connection (nopower on “Loop-Thru”); 24 volts dc
Environmental
Temperature	41° to 122° F (5° to 50°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Heat Dissipation	174 Btu/h
Dimensions
Height	3.60 in (92 mm)
Width	16.89 in (429 mm)
Depth	13.64 in (347 mm)
Weight	20.0 lb (9.0 kg)

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This document was written by the Technical Publications department at Crestron. ©2013 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest version of Doc. 7289.

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

888.273.7876201.767.3400

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