Crestron electronic PROAMP(I)-7X400 - Manual (Page 26)

PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier Crestron PROAMP(I)-7X400
The PROAMP-7X400 connects to PC via Ethernet:
1. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the PROAMP-7X400 via
Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable
DHCP.
2. Confirm Ethernet connection between PROAMP-7X400 and PC. If
connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with
8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to
connect the two LAN ports directly without using a hub or router.
3. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
PROAMP-7X400 with the PROAMP-7X400’s TCP/IP communication
parameters.
4. Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
PROAMP-7X400 entry.
Programs and Firmware
Program or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from
Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as
new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload
programs via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron
Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help
file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
Upgrade PROAMP-7X400 firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
1. Establish communication with the PROAMP-7X400 and display the
“System Info” window.
2. Select Functions | Firmware… to upgrade the PROAMP-7X400 firmware.
Program Checks
Actions that can be performed on the PROAMP-7X400 vary depending on whether
it is connected via Cresnet or Ethernet.
Cresnet Connections For Cresnet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the network device tree
(Tools | Network Device Tree) to show all network devices connected to the control
system. Right-click on the PROAMP-7X400 to display actions that can be performed
on the PROAMP-7X400.
Ethernet Connections For Ethernet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the “System Info window
(click the
icon) and select the Functions menu to display actions that can be
performed on the PROAMP-7X400.
Be sure to use Crestron Toolbox to create the PROAMP-7X400 IP table.
1. Select Functions | IP Table Setup.
2. Add, modify or delete entries in the IP table. The PROAMP-7X400 can
have only one IP table entry.
3. A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
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• PROCISE™ Surround Sound Amplifier: PROAMP(I)-7X400
Operations Guide – DOC. 6976A