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Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Operations Guide.
This document was prepared an d written by the Tech nical Documentation dep artment at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product nam es and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Contents CEN-ISERVER Quick Start iii Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ........... iii Required Equipm ent .
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Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server CEN-ISERVER Quick Start Introduction The following step s are designed to guide you through the ba sic hookup, configuration and use of a CEN-ISERVER.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting (this image shows a 1RU device) USE COVER SCREWS 2. Connect AUDI O OUT to amplifier, receiver, or audio distribution system. Make connecti ons via RC A ( L and R ), CAT5 ( CH ), or bot h.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Connect the iPod 7. Connect power to the PWR port. In most cases, powe r is provided f rom the NET port on other C restron devices in the equipment rack. Connect Power to the PWR Port 8. Verify power PWR LED and DEVI CE LEDs are illuminated.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER 11. Configure the CEN-ISERVER to connect with the network contro l system. a. DHCP is on by defaul t. b. Connect via USB as descri be d on page 18. c. Display the CEN-ISERVER’s “System Info” window (click the icon) to view and note the IP address (to b e used in step 13d below).
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server: CEN-ISERVER Introduction The CEN-ISERVER pr ovi des a very practic al and cost-effective network audio server solution utilizin g the popular Apple iPod ® as its engine 1, 2, 3 .
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER throughout a residen ce or office. From any tou chp an el, you can search the entire iPod libra ry by ge nre, artist, a lbum or t rack.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Specifications Specifications for the CEN-ISERVER are listed in the following table. CEN-ISERVER Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Usage 8 Watts (0.34 Amps @ 24 Volts DC), provided by Cresnet or external po wer supply.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER NOTE: Crestron so ftware an d any files on the website are for authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authori zed Independ ent Pro grammers (CA IP) only. New users may be required to register t o obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server CEN-ISERVER Buttons and Ports 1 2 3 5678 4 10 9 11 Connectors, Controls & Indicators DESCRIPTION # CONNECTO RS 1 , CONTROLS & INDI.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTO RS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 5 VIDEO OUT Composite : (1) RCA .
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTO RS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 10 SETUP (LED and button) Used to setup unit’s IP ID in conjunction with Crestron Toolbox™.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Industry Compliance As of the date of manufact ure, the CEN -ISERVER has been tested and found t o comply with specifications for CE marking and standa rds per EMC and Radiocom munications C ompliance La belling.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equip ment. • Provide sufficient power to the system.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Installation Rack Mounting The CEN- ISERVER can be mount ed in a rack or stacked wit h other equi pment. Tw o “ears” are provided with the C EN-ISERVER so that the unit can be rack mounted.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Hardware Hookup Connect th e Device Make the necessary conn ectio ns as called out in the illustration th at follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 9 befo re attaching th e 4-position terminal bloc k connector.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Connect iPod to CEN-ISERVER 3. Place the iPod in the dockin g bay. 4. Close the docking bay a nd tighten the thumbscrews. Secure the iPod The CEN-ISER VER is equi pped with an ant i-theft devi ce to preve nt unwanted removal of t he iPod f rom the C EN-ISERVE R.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server NOTE: Crestron Sync software is compatible with Mac OS ® X v10.5, Windows XP Service Pack 2, and Windows Vista. Visit www.crestr on.com/crestron sync for additional requirements. NOTE: Crestron Sync softw are is not c o mpatible with PowerPC™ computers.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER 4. Configure Crestron Sync: a. Run the appli cation (Launc h the Finder, Go to Appl ications, t hen double-click Crestron Sync icon). b. Right-click (or Command + left-click) the app lication icon located in the Dock.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Programming Software Have a questi on or commen t about Crestr on software? Answers to f requently asked quest ions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Onl ine Help section of the Crestro n we bsi te.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Locating the CEN-ISERVER in the Device Library • The system tree of the control system displays the device i n the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustratio n.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Program Manager Program Manager is the view whe re prog rammers “program” a Crestron c ontrol system by assigning signals t o symbols. The symbol ca n be viewe d by double cl icking on the icon o r draggi ng it into Detail View .
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest pr ogramming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released feature s.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server • Enter the IP address , IP mask and default rou ter of the CEN-ISERVER via the Crestron T oolbox ( Functi ons | Ethernet Addressing ); ot he rwise enab l e DHCP. • Confirm Ethernet connections be tween CEN -ISERVER and PC.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situ ations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron custom er service representative.
Crestron CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server CEN-ISERVER Troublesh ooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIO N No video from CEN-ISERVER. (Continued) iPod is incorrectly configured. Verify video output settings on iPod.
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server Crestron CEN-ISERVER Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise m ay be returned for credit, ex change or service withou t prior authorization from CR ESTRON. To obtai n warranty serv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er.
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