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BOSE®ControlSpace™AMS-8 Audio Management System

Software Guide

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Table of contents

English

BOSE®ControlSpace™AMS-8 Software

PC requirements

Multi-language

Tooltip function

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 Live Installer Software

Starting up

1.1 Main panel

1.2 Input settings

1.2.1 Input Module

1.2.2 Input name

1.2.3 Input Gain

1.3 Output Settings

1.3.1 Output Module

1.3.2 Graphic EQ

1.4 Room combining/Paging/GPIO settings

1.4.1 Preset/Paging/Contact module

1.4.2 Paging level offsets

1.5 Message names module

1.6 Event Scheduler module

1.6.1 Standby event

1.6.2 Preset event

1.6.3 Message event

1.6.4 Switch event

1.7 FM Tuner module

1.8 Firmware upgrade

2.0 ControlSpace™AMS-8 System rack control

2.1 Main menu

2.1.1 Room settings menu

2.1.2 Event scheduler menu

2.1.3 System standby menu

2.1.4 Room combining menu

2.1.5 Date and time

2.1.6 FM input cards

2.1.7 Installation menu

2.2 Installation menu

2.2.1 Source installation

2.2.2 Room installation

2.2.3 FM input cards

2.2.4 Room combining

2.2.5 Event scheduler

2.2.6 GPIO router

2.2.7 Paging panel

2.2.8 Rack installation

2.2.9 Change pin code

2.2.10 Factory settings

3. ControlSpace™AMS-8 Privileged User software

European sales offices

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PC requirements

Minimum requirements to install ControlSpace™ AMS-8 Software:

- Hardware:

Minimum 1 GHz Pentium based PC

256MB free RAM

CD ROM player

50MB free internal Hard disk space

- Operating system(s)

Windows 2000, Windows XP, and higher

- Display

Minimum resolution: 1024x768, 16 bit color (32 bit recommended)

- Com Port requirements

Com Port 1 to 4 only

BOSE®ControlSpace™AMS-8 Software

Multi-language:

Both the ControlSpace™AMS-8 Live Installer Software and Privileged User Software can be used in the

following languages: English (default language), German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Swedish

and Danish. During the installation of the software, the selection of one of these languages is done

automatically, using the ‘Regional and Language settings’ of the computer. E.g. if the regional settings of

the computer are set to German, the software will be displayed in German.

Tooltip function:

If the mouse cursor is moved over any button, fader, display or info field, the ‘tool tip’ function will popup.

The ‘tool tip’ indicates the function of that specific button, fader, display or info field. E.g. when the mouse

cursor is moved over the ❑button in the input module, the following will be displayed.

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Starting up:

Once the Live Installer Software started, the following window will be displayed:

Click on the ‘Yes‘ button to make an online connection with the ControlSpace AMS-8 system.

Click on the ‘No’ button to use the Live Installer Software in offline mode.

Online mode:

In the online mode the Main Software panel will first show the following on its display:

At this point the Live Installer Software will receive all the data from the system rack. If all received data is

correct, the ‘Online’ status and all available menu items will be shown on the Main Panel Display:

Offline mode:

In the offline mode the following window will appear:

A (blank) BDF-image (Bose Data File) needs to be opened to make an offline configuration. All settings

which are changed in offline mode will be stored into this file. Once the Live Installer Software has an

online connection again with the AMS-8 system, the offline created configuration (BDF-image) can be

downloaded into the AMS-8 system.

Offline mode:

In the offline mode the following window will appear:

A (blank) BDF-image (Bose Data File) needs to be opened to make an offline configuration. All settings

which are changed in offline mode will be stored into this file. Once the Live Installer Software has an

online connection again with the AMS-8 system, the offline created configuration (BDF-image) can be

downloaded into the AMS-8 system.

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 Live Installer Software

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

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Press the following buttons to:

scroll up through the different menu items

scroll down through the different menu items

Up/Down arrows: to scroll through the different menu items

OK button: to open a selected menu item

Left/Right arrow: to activate/deactivate a selected module

lock or unlock the position of the opened software module (position of the locked module(s) will be saved.

The next time the software is started, the different modules will be pocated on the same position)

open the help file

minimize the software module

close the ControlSpace AMS-8 Installer Software or opened module

open the info file. If this button is pressed, the following window is shown:

This window shows the Version of the running Live Installer Software (e.g. 1.0.17) and

the Firmware version of the connected AMS-8 unit (e.g. Cunit: 3.62 & Punit: 3.62).

1.1 Mainpanel

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

Info Field

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With this module one can change the source names (12 characters max.), the input type (to Audio, Paging,

Message or Aux/Mic), adjust each input gain to level all the connected sources, increase/decrease the bass

& treble level on the input (not possible with the analogue card CS-TIC) and change the inputs from mono

to stereo. In this module one can also define to which room (on the master or slave rack) the optional Local

Input Module is connected to. The first two inputs on the system rack are fixed and set as ‘Audio’ input.

1.2 Input Settings

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

Press or use the following buttons or faders to:

change or enter the name of a connected source

switch from a mono to a stereo source (mono Icon)

switch from a stereo to a mono source (stereo Icon)

switch between optical and coaxial input (only used for Digital Input Card)

change the input to an ‘Audio’ input (e.g. when an analogue source is used)

change the input to a ‘Paging’ input (to connect the AMS-8 paging panel)

change the input to a ‘Message’ input (to connect an external Message player)

change the input to an ‘Aux/Mic’ input (to connect a Local Input Module)*

select a Source, from the Source list shown in the info field, which needs to be configured.

To select a source: click once on one of the listed sources

change or view the level of the input gain

Upload the new Input settings to the AMS-8 system rack

(only possible if this button is highlighted in RED)

adjust the Bass and Treble level (between -82dB & +18dB) on the input card (only in combination

with the optional Digital Input Card, Message Storage Card and Twin Tuner Card)

1.2.1 Input Module

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Press the ❑button to change the name of the connected source. The following window will appear:

Enter a (new) source name and press the OK button to store the name.

Up to 12 characters can be used to display the source name on the LCD-display of the Wall Controller.

When the ❑button is pressed to change the input gain, below module is opened. Within this module

the gain level of each separate (mono) input on each Twin Input Card (placed in each system rack), can

be changed. If an input card is configured as a stereo input, the fader changes the level of both input

channels at the same time. The gain can be changed between -30dB and +30dB, using the gain fader.

The VU-meter shows the actual sound level of the connected source. Make sure all input gains are set to

obtain an equal level for all connected sources. All input levels should be set (leveled) at 0dB to create

around 3dB of headroom (peak level) on all inputs. Continuous high input levels can result in distorted

output signals and these can even result in a damaged input card. When more then one system rack is

connected, it is possible to change the input gain of each Twin Input Card in a system rack separate from

all other system racks. Below picture shows input ‘Source 1L’ on the first system rack. To change the gain

of the ‘same input’ but on another system rack, simply press on e.g. ‘Rack 6’, to change the input gain of

‘Source 1L’ on system rack 6.

*Note: To use a microphone, connected to a Local Input Module, in talk over mode, one needs to make sure

the microphone level is set above the auxiliary level.With the above VU-meter function of the input

gain module, one first needs to set the level of the microphone gain about 3 to 6 dB higher, using

the microphone gain adjuster located on the Local Input Module. Make sure to set the microphone

level equal to the other sources connected to the AMS-8 system, using the above procedure.

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

1.2.2 Input name

1.2.3 Input Gain

Info Field

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Press or use the following buttons or faders to:

change or enter the name of the selected output/room

switch from a mono to a stereo output

switch from a stereo to a mono output

to turn the Dynamic EQ on or off (default setting is ON)**

set the Output level of the selected output/room to a fixed level. This function will lock (freeze)

the volume control on the Wall Controller, system rack and in the User software

set the Output level of the selected output/room to a variable level

upload the new Output settings to the AMS-8 system rack

(only possible if this button is highlighted in RED)

(upper) select an output/room which needs to be configured.

Click once on one of the listed outputs/rooms, shown in the info field, to select a room

(middle) select the default input/source. Click once on one of the listed inputs, shown in the info

field, to select a default input for the above room. Each time the system is started, each output/

room will start up with its default source

(lower) select a Bose loudspeaker EQ curve or 16-band Graphic EQ (GEQ).

Click once on one of the listed Bose EQ curves or the GEQ option, both shown in the info field,

to select between one of these functions

change the Default volume level (between -82dB & +18dB) of the selected output/room.

The default volume level is the audio level each room will start up with, each time the system is

started up. The default level can not exceed the maximum volume level of the selected output/room

With this module one can change the name of the output/room (12 characters max.), set the default source,

the default level, maximum level (or fixed level) and paging level of a room, increase/decrease the bass &

treble level, turn the Dynamic EQ on or off, select the Bose loudspeaker EQ curve or 16-band Graphic EQ,

add some delay to the output signal and one can change the output cards between mono to stereo.

1.3 Output Settings

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

1.3.1 Output Module

Maximum Operation

Minimum Operation

Dynamic EQ

-60dB 0dB

Output Level

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change the Maximum volume level (between -82dB & +18dB) of the selected output/room

change the Paging level (between -82dB & +18dB) of the selected output/room.

The paging level can exceed the maximum volume level of the selected output/room

adjust the Bass and Treble level (between -15dB & +15dB) of the selected output/room

set the Delay of the selected output/room in steps of 0.05ms, up to a maximum of 10ms

Note: Dynamic EQ is used to maintain a good tonal balance at all listening levels. To make sure

the Dynamic EQ operates in the best way, one should make sure all the input levels are set at 0dB

(see chapter 1.2.3.) and that the connected amplifier can be fully driven when 0dB of audio signal is

applied to the amplifier, coming from the AMS-8 system.

When the lower ❑button is pressed and the Graphic EQ (GEQ) is selected, below module is opened.

With this module one can change the Room EQ using 16 frequency bands, Each frequency band can be

changed between -12dB & +12dB. Once a Graphic EQ has been set, one is able to save these GEQ settings

so they can be used for another output/room in the same or another project.

Press or use the following buttons or faders to:

save the Graphic EQ settings

reset all faders back to the 0dB position

load a Graphic EQ file

1. ControlSpace™AMS-8 LIVE Installer Software

1.3.2 Graphic EQ

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