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OUT TO AMPLIFIER
ZONES 1 - 8
OUT TO AMPLIFIER
ZONES 9 - 16
USB
RS-232 SERIAL
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1- SLEEVE = +12V
2- RING = GROUND
3- TIP = SIGNAL
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18V DC
POWER
IR
INPUT
3.5MM
IR
Model ADX-1616 Audio Matrix
ADX Series
Audio Matrix Switcher
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E
IJ
H
D
OPERATION
Front Panel
The front panel is operated by using six touch sensitive keys: Group E, Favorite F, All G, Menu H, Back I, and Dim J and
a Multi-Function Knob D.
Multi-Function Knob Operation: Used to navigate through all menu items, the multi-function knob can scroll (clockwise or
counterclockwise) and select or de-select (press in). The open arrow symbol is displayed when scrolling through menu
items. Once an item has been selected (by pressing in the knob), the arrow will ll in . Next, turn the knob to adjust the value.
Finally, press in the knob again to de-select the menu item and scroll to the next item that needs to be adjusted.
Zone/Source Selection Screen
This default screen performs zone and source switching via the Multi-Function Knob D.
Group Button > Group Selection Screen
This screen displays all congured groups and allows for group source selection. To learn more about zone groups and dening
zone groups, see the ADX Setup Utility manual, page 10.
About Groups: The ADX is capable of storing up to 10 Groups. Each group may be assigned a name up to 16 characters long.
Groups can only be created using the ADX Setup Utility or serial commands (see website).
Favorite Button > Favorite Selection Screen F
This screen displays all congured favorites. To learn more about dening favorites, see the ADX Setup Utility Manual, page 11.
To select a favorite, rotate the knob until the desired favorite is listed, then press in the knob to activate it.
About Favorites: Favorites are unique zone and source combinations, or audio “scenes” such as party, dinner, game night,
etc. Favorites allow the end user to recall these audio scenes with a remote or touchscreen control. The ADX is capable of
storing up to 10 Favorites. Each Favorite may be assigned a unique name up to 16 characters in length. Favorites can only be
congured and named using the ADX Setup Utility or with serial commands (see website).
All Button > All Selection Screen G
This screen allows switching all output zones to a single source.
Menu Button > Menu Screen H
Press the Menu Button to access the following sub-menus: Volume, Equalizer, Tone/Lowpass, Balance, Network Settings,
Export File, Import File, Front Panel IR, Display Settings, Firmware Versions, Firware Update, Factory Default.
Back Button I
Press this button to return to the previous screen. Press the back button repeatedly to return to the default Zone/Source screen.
Dim Button J
This button toggles through four predened brightness levels for the VFD and panel LED indicators. After a set period of time
(adjustable using the front panel or in the ADX Setup Utility), the VFD will enter a screen saver mode and turn off. The power
and button LED’s will remain on at a very low level to show that the unit is receiving power. Any key press or knob adjustment
returns the VFD and LED indicators to the last selected brightness level.
