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===== Audiofy 2.0 - The Hub of Home and Building Automation ===== | ===== Audiofy 2.0 - The Hub of Home and Building Automation ===== | ||
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- | Just with one device you can stream music contents from internal players or analog stereo inputs and manage in the same time all the functionalities of Thinknx supervision system from lighting and heating & cooling, to audio and music. Moreover, thanks to the integration with vocal control devices like Apple Home Kit and Amazon Echo, you’ll directly turn on or off all the commands using your voice. | + | * [[# |
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+ | ==== Introduction ==== | ||
+ | Audiofy is not only a professional audio multi-room | ||
+ | Just with one device you can stream music contents from internal players or analog stereo inputs and manage in the same time all the functionalities of Thinknx supervision system from lighting and heating & cooling, to audio and music. Moreover, thanks to the integration with voice control devices like Apple Home Kit and Amazon Echo, you’ll directly turn on or off all the commands using your voice. | ||
Through the native KNX TP port, Audiofy acts as every Thinknx controller allowing a bidirectional interaction with the plant. | Through the native KNX TP port, Audiofy acts as every Thinknx controller allowing a bidirectional interaction with the plant. | ||
The new software update and the graphical restyling make the Audiofy app much more intuitive, faster and easy to use for every iOS and Android mobile devices, maximizing the performance level of the system, for a complete customer user-experience. | The new software update and the graphical restyling make the Audiofy app much more intuitive, faster and easy to use for every iOS and Android mobile devices, maximizing the performance level of the system, for a complete customer user-experience. | ||
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- | ===== Safety Precautions | + | ==== Safety Precautions ==== |
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- | ** IMPORTANT ** | + | |
Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction carefully and | Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction carefully and | ||
keep it on hand for future reference. | keep it on hand for future reference. | ||
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this product. </ | this product. </ | ||
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- | ** WARNING: ** To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain | + | ** WARNING ** |
+ | To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, never expose this product to rain | ||
or humidity (indoor use only). </ | or humidity (indoor use only). </ | ||
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- | ===== Description ===== | + | ==== Product Range ==== |
Audiofy is a scalable system which delivers music contents from internal players (up to 4) or analog stereo inputs (up to 5) to stereo power amplified outputs (from 4 to 32). | Audiofy is a scalable system which delivers music contents from internal players (up to 4) or analog stereo inputs (up to 5) to stereo power amplified outputs (from 4 to 32). | ||
- | Thanks to the many protocols supported, it is perfectly integrated inside automation systems. A native KNX TP port allows to send commands to the music system directly from other KNX devices and to receive | + | Thanks to the many protocols supported, it is perfectly integrated inside automation systems. A native KNX TP port allows to send commands to the music system directly from other KNX devices and to receive |
Through a complete set of Apps, the final user decides the routing of the audio sources and has a complete control over his music listening experience. The internal player is directly controlled from the app, the music library provided by a NAS or USB stick can be browsed with a simple menu. | Through a complete set of Apps, the final user decides the routing of the audio sources and has a complete control over his music listening experience. The internal player is directly controlled from the app, the music library provided by a NAS or USB stick can be browsed with a simple menu. | ||
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If the user wants to listen to radio or web contents, Audiofy provides the integration of several web services so that the he can always access to his favorite music. | If the user wants to listen to radio or web contents, Audiofy provides the integration of several web services so that the he can always access to his favorite music. | ||
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+ | The internal player inside the Audiofy is used to stream music from any digital source, such as Airplay, NAS, Spotify, USB or playlist. </ | ||
- | ==== Available devices ==== | + | === Audiofy P1 === |
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- | === Audiofy P1 === | + | |
It allows to diffuse the music coming from the 4 analog inputs or from the internal player to 4 amplified outputs (expandable to 12) | It allows to diffuse the music coming from the 4 analog inputs or from the internal player to 4 amplified outputs (expandable to 12) | ||
* 1x Internal network player | * 1x Internal network player | ||
- | * 4x Unbalanced analog inputs | + | * 5x Unbalanced analog inputs |
* 4x Amplified stereo outputs | * 4x Amplified stereo outputs | ||
* 1x Network port | * 1x Network port | ||
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=== Audiofy P4 === | === Audiofy P4 === | ||
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It allows to diffuse the music coming from the 2 analog inputs or from the 4 internal players to 4 amplified outputs (expandable to 12) | It allows to diffuse the music coming from the 2 analog inputs or from the 4 internal players to 4 amplified outputs (expandable to 12) | ||
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* Power supply 24Vdc 200W Max | * Power supply 24Vdc 200W Max | ||
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Expansion module that allows to add 4 additional outputs to P1 or P4 modules. | Expansion module that allows to add 4 additional outputs to P1 or P4 modules. | ||
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* 4 amplified stereo outputs (50W per channel on 4Ohm speakers) | * 4 amplified stereo outputs (50W per channel on 4Ohm speakers) | ||
* Power supply 24Vdc 200W Max | * Power supply 24Vdc 200W Max | ||
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+ | An Audiofy can be upgraded to work as a Thinknx server, combining control of the home automation system as well as the multi-room audio system in one application. </ | ||
==== Technical Data ==== | ==== Technical Data ==== | ||
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- | ====== Installation ====== | + | |
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- | This device can be installed into a 19” rack cabinet (1 unit) thanks to its rack ears, or to a wall thanks to its brackets mount. | + | |
- | In the following pictures you can see how to mount the proper brackets to the audiofy unit. Please use only the provided M4x8 screws to avoid internal damages to the unit. | + | |
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- | + | === Rear Panel === | |
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- | ===== Front Panel ===== | + | |
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- | ===== Rear Panel ===== | + | |
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- Power Supply (Mains voltage 100 - 250 Vac) | - Power Supply (Mains voltage 100 - 250 Vac) | ||
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- Speakers output channel [1-4] | - Speakers output channel [1-4] | ||
- | ==== Outputs | + | === Audio Outputs === |
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- Pre-amplified output right | - Pre-amplified output right | ||
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- Left speaker output + | - Left speaker output + | ||
- | ==== KNK external control | + | === KNX external control === |
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- KNX Connection - | - KNX Connection - | ||
- KNX Connection + | - KNX Connection + | ||
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- RS485 Shield | - RS485 Shield | ||
- | The RS-485 port is not meant to control the Audiofy, but only for internal use by a Thinknx staff member. | + | <WRAP center important round 80%> |
- | ===== Inter-device connection | + | ===== Installation ===== |
+ | === Rack Mounting === | ||
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+ | This device can be installed into a 19” rack cabinet (1 unit) thanks to its rack ears, or to a wall thanks to its brackets mount. | ||
+ | In the following pictures you can see how to mount the proper brackets to the audiofy unit. Please use only the provided M4x8 screws to avoid internal damages to the unit. | ||
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+ | === Inter-device connection === | ||
To expand the system and use the Audiofy E4, proper connections must be done between the master device (P1 or P4) and the expansions. | To expand the system and use the Audiofy E4, proper connections must be done between the master device (P1 or P4) and the expansions. | ||
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Use the provided flat cables to inter-connect the devices. Longer cables will carry degraded audio signals and the performance of the whole system will be worse. | Use the provided flat cables to inter-connect the devices. Longer cables will carry degraded audio signals and the performance of the whole system will be worse. | ||
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===== How to start - Quick Setup Guide ===== | ===== How to start - Quick Setup Guide ===== | ||
- | Once the server | + | Once the Audiofy |
- | If the server | + | If the Audiofy |
- | If a static IP address was previously set, the device is always reachable at the address: **192.168.24.254** (with subnet mask **255.255.254.254**). | + | If a static IP address was previously set, the device is always reachable at the address: **192.168.24.254** (with subnet mask **255.255.255.252**). |
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It is highly recommended to disable DHCP service and use a static IP address. Otherwise, it is possible to run into clients connection problems when the DHCP lease expires. | It is highly recommended to disable DHCP service and use a static IP address. Otherwise, it is possible to run into clients connection problems when the DHCP lease expires. | ||
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- | The server | + | The Audiofy |
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You will be request to change the password for the next access. Please take note of the new password as it will require an hard reset to recover it. | You will be request to change the password for the next access. Please take note of the new password as it will require an hard reset to recover it. | ||
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+ | The webpage of the Audiofy is very similar to a Thinknx server but some menu items cannot be viewed unless the Audiofy has been upgraded to a server. You can start by configuring your KNX group addresses if needed, naming your outputs and inputs, in addition to configuring other services available. | ||
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+ | <WRAP tip center round 80%> ** Did you know? ** The Audiofy does not require an ETS file to be configured. All KNX group addresses can be entered manually from the webpage of the Audiofy.</ | ||
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+ | === Available control through KNX === | ||
+ | * **GENERAL ** | ||
+ | * **General Mute** 1-bit DPT1 - KNX group to mute all the outputs | ||
+ | * **General Mix** 1-bit - DPT1 - KNX group to enable the MIX inputs to all the outputs. | ||
+ | * **General input selection** 1-byte - DPT5. KNX group to select the same source for all the outputs. | ||
+ | * For Audiofy P1: | ||
+ | * 1 = ext analog 1 | ||
+ | * 2 = ext analog 2 | ||
+ | * 3 = ext analog 3 | ||
+ | * 4 = ext analog 4 | ||
+ | * 5 = ext analog 5 | ||
+ | * 6 = internal player 1 | ||
+ | * For Audiofy P4: | ||
+ | * 1 = ext analog 1 | ||
+ | * 2 = ext analog 2 | ||
+ | * 3 = internal player 1 | ||
+ | * 4 = internal player 2 | ||
+ | * 5 = internal player 3 | ||
+ | * 6 = internal player 4 | ||
+ | * **General volume up/down** 1-bit - DPT1. KNX group for moving volume up=1/down=0 one step of all the outputs together. Step is defined in the General Volume Step slider below this field. | ||
+ | * ** Public Announce select** 1-byte - DPT5. KNX group to launch a precise playlist to all the outputs (KNX values that will be used to recall the playlist must be defined in the " | ||
+ | * **KNX group stop PA** 1-bit - DPT1. KNX group for stopping alert playing or PA playlist playing. | ||
+ | * **Alert tone selection** 1-byte - DPT5. The following tones are available: | ||
+ | * 1 = Dingdong | ||
+ | * 2 = Knock on door | ||
+ | * 3 = Gong | ||
+ | * 4 = Horn | ||
+ | * 5 = Sonar | ||
+ | * 6 = MusicBox | ||
+ | * 7 = Birds | ||
+ | * 8 = Jazz | ||
+ | * 9 = Organic | ||
+ | * 10 = Pizzicato | ||
+ | * 11 = Peace | ||
+ | * 12 = Scala | ||
+ | * 13 = Siesta | ||
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+ | * **ZONE** | ||
+ | * **Volume up/down (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group for moving volume up=1/down=0 one step. Step is defined in the slider below this field. | ||
+ | * **Volume value (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to change the volume to an absolute value [0-255] | ||
+ | * **Volume value feedback (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group address to receive current volume absolute value [0-255] | ||
+ | * **Volume move (4Bit – DPT3)** KNX group address for moving volume up/down using standard dimming/ | ||
+ | * ** Mute (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to mute=1/ | ||
+ | * **Mute status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to receive the current status of the output muting | ||
+ | * **Input selection (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to select the source for the output. | ||
+ | * For Audiofy P1: | ||
+ | * 1 = ext analog 1 | ||
+ | * 2 = ext analog 2 | ||
+ | * 3 = ext analog 3 | ||
+ | * 4 = ext analog 4 | ||
+ | * 5 = ext analog 5 | ||
+ | * 6 = internal player 1 | ||
+ | * For Audiofy P4: | ||
+ | * 1 = ext analog 1 | ||
+ | * 2 = ext analog 2 | ||
+ | * 3 = internal player 1 | ||
+ | * 4 = internal player 2 | ||
+ | * 5 = internal player 3 | ||
+ | * 6 = internal player 4 | ||
+ | * ** Input selection status (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group that report the current selected the source for the output | ||
+ | * **Mix enable (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to add the content coming from the MIX analog input to the current output [1=mix enabled/ | ||
+ | * **Mix status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group that report the current status the mixing from the MIX analog input to the current output [1=mix enabled/0= mix disabled] | ||
+ | * **Bass value (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to adjust the value of the Bass frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Bass status (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group that reports the current value of the Bass frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Middle value (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to adjust the value of the Middle frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Middle status (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group that reports the current value of the Middle frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Treble value (1Byte – DPT5)**KNX group to adjust the value of the Treble frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Treble status (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group that reports the current value of the Treble frequencies [0 = -20dB, 20 = 0dB, 40=+20dB] | ||
+ | * **Mono enable (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to transform the output into a mono output. The Left and Right output will be identical but the volume of each can be controlled separately as virtually two distinct outputs [1=mono enabled – 2 virtual outputs, 0=stereo] | ||
+ | * **Mono enable status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group that reports the status of the mono feature (see “Mono enable” for more info) | ||
+ | * **Volume RIGHT up/down (1Bit – DPT1)**KNX group for moving volume of the RIGHT channel up=1/down=0 one step (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * **Volume RIGHT value (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to change the volume of the RIGHT channel to an absolute value [0-100] (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * ** Volume RIGHT up/down (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group for moving volume of the RIGHT channel up=1/down=0 one step (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * **Volume RIGHT move (4Bit – DPT3)** KNX group address for moving volume of the RIGHT channel up/down using standard dimming/ | ||
+ | * * **Volume LEFT up/down (1Bit – DPT1)**KNX group for moving volume of the LEFT channel up=1/down=0 one step (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * **Volume LEFT value (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to change the volume of the LEFT channel to an absolute value [0-100] (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * ** Volume LEFT up/down (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group for moving volume of the LEFT channel up=1/down=0 one step (only valid if MONO=1) | ||
+ | * **Volume LEFT move (4Bit – DPT3)** KNX group address for moving volume of the LEFT channel up/down using standard dimming/ | ||
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+ | * **SOURCE (only for Players)** | ||
+ | * **Shuffle (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to enable shuffle play mode [1=shuffle/ | ||
+ | * **Shuffle status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to receive the current status of the shuffle option [1=shuffle/ | ||
+ | * ** Repeat (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to enable repeat play mode [1=repeat/ | ||
+ | * ** Repeat status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to receive the current status of the repeat option [1=repeat /0=single play] | ||
+ | * **Airplay status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group that reports the status of the Airplay usage [1=playing from Airplay/ | ||
+ | * **Track title (14Bytes – DPT16)** KNX group that report the current track title | ||
+ | * **Track artist (14Bytes – DPT16)** KNX group that report the current track artist name | ||
+ | * **Track album (14Bytes – DPT16)** KNX group that report the current track album name | ||
+ | * **Playlist select (1Byte – DPT5)** KNX group to launch a precise playlist (KNX values that will be used to recall the playlist must be defined in the " | ||
+ | * **Play/stop (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group for starting play=1/ | ||
+ | * **Play/stop status (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group that report the play status [playing=1/ | ||
+ | * **Skip track (1Bit – DPT1)** KNX group to skip to the next=1/ | ||
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+ | * **PLAYLIST** | ||
+ | * **KNX Value to recall playlist** Byte value [0 - 255] used to recall a playlist on the KNX group specified in the player properties | ||
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===== How to start with iOS and Android mobile devices ===== | ===== How to start with iOS and Android mobile devices ===== | ||
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From the Google Playstore or from Apple App Store download and open the thinknx " | From the Google Playstore or from Apple App Store download and open the thinknx " | ||
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The app can be used only when the mobile/ | The app can be used only when the mobile/ | ||
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Password: ** password ** | Password: ** password ** | ||
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Upon sucessfull detection and connection, you will be able to see device info in the settings page | Upon sucessfull detection and connection, you will be able to see device info in the settings page | ||
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When the connection is successful all the outputs are displayed | When the connection is successful all the outputs are displayed | ||
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===== How to connect the matrix to Spotify ===== | ===== How to connect the matrix to Spotify ===== | ||
- | If you want to enable the Spotify plugin on the Audiofy you must enter into the device configuration web page. | + | If you want to enable the Spotify plugin on the Audiofy |
- | You need a valid Spotify Premium account | + | A valid Spotify Premium account |
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- | Once reached | + | Once inside |
You will be redirected to the Spotify website to complete the pairing. Here you need to login and accept that Audiofy connect to your music. | You will be redirected to the Spotify website to complete the pairing. Here you need to login and accept that Audiofy connect to your music. | ||
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+ | <WRAP tip round center 80%> Another way to stream music from Spotify is through Spotify Connect. The song can be streamed directly from the Spotify application to the Audiofy, without the need to pair any account to the matrix. </ |