Nuvo NV-E6DMS User's Manual
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1. CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON ISOLE A L INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE D INSTRUCTIONS D UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT A A AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE D INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit Toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi doivent tre conserv es afin de pouvoir s y reporter si n cessaire Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements num r s dans les pr cautions d emploi Suivre toutes les pr cautions d emploi pour utiliser ce produit Ce produit ne doit pas tre utilis pr s d eau comme par exemple baignoires viers piscine sous sol humides Etc Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit Ne bloqu r aucune ouverture de ventilation Ne pas placer le produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern e cela g nerait le flux d air n cessaire au refroidissement Ne pas placer le produit pr s de toute source de chaeur telle que radiateurs arriv es d air chaud fourneaux ou aut2. The connection from the LSI12 is done with the provided two prong plug Make sure that red is positive and black is negative when splicing the two conductor wire from the LS112 The selected zone speaker output of the Essentia or Simplese amplifier is wired directly to the LSI12 A two conductor wire from a relay on the 15112 plugs into the back of the zone keypad When the Essentia or Simplese keypad is turned off the local source is routed to the zone speakers The Essentia or Simplese is active when the zone keypad is turned on LS 12 front lt Four conductor speaker wire from the LSI12 to the zone speakers Amplified signal from the local zone source Speaker input from Essentia or Simplese Fig 16 1 5112 Local Source Interrupt Wiring Diagram for Use with the NuVo Essentia D and Simplese Systems Note that the Local Source Interrupt is a passive non amplified device The signal sent to it must be amplified 22 NUVO Accessories continued NV P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier Fig 17 The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo Systems lineouts It can be used with either the fixed or variable lineouts on the Essentia either a 1 8 to 1 8 stereo patch cable or a1 8 stereo to RCA patch cable There are two methods for triggering the P2100 from the Essentia outputs One is to set the POWER MODE switch on the P
3. Fig 1 CAT 5 568A wiring scheme insure that your system operates flawlessly Pin Step by Step Crimping Instructions 1 Green Stripe 2 Green 1 Strip a 2 to 3 inch portion of the insulation expos 3 Orange Stripe ing the 4 twisted pairs 4 Blue 2 Untwist the wires and fan them out individually 5 Blue Stripe Arrange the wires into the correct color scheme 6 Orange Note that each of the wires is either a solid color or 7 Brown Stripe a white wire with a colored stripe The colors are 8 Brown green orange blue and brown The colors need to Note Colors listed as Stripe are a white wire with a col be in the order shown in Fig 1 ored stripe In other words Orange Stripe is a white wire 3 Flatten the wires in their correct order and trim with orange stripes them evenly across the top Most crimp tools have a wire trimmer built in It is best to trim the wires to about 1 2 in length 4 While holding the wires flat between your thumb and forefinger insert the wires into the RJ45 con nector so each wire is in its own slot Push the wire into the RJ45 so all 8 conductors touch the end of the connector The insulation jacket should extend beyond the crimp point of the RJ45 5 Insert the RJ45 into the crimp tool receptacle and squeeze the tool firmly Note that a ratchet type tool should tighten down until it no longer clicks 6 The RJ45 should be firmly crimped to the Cat 5 insu lation It is necessar
4. NUVO Quick Start Guide Your Essentia Audio Distribution System is quick and easy to install This guide outlines the necessary steps for an accurate and successful installation and years of audio enjoyment Step 1 Check your package for all of the components Your box should contain the following items 1 NV E6DMS 6 source 6 zone digital audio distribution amplifier 6 NV E6DKPC keypads with 1 bag of preprinted source buttons ivory and almond replacement keypad inserts for each 1 NV RC2 remote control with batteries 1 NV NEC 10 foot network cable 1 NV E6DEZP EZ Port connection hub 6 NV VEC IR emitters 1 AC power cord 1 Installation manual Step 2 Place the Essentia amplifier in its preferred location The Essentia amplifier is designed to be located in the cen tral media area where the home s audio sources will be housed Step 3 The Essentia amplifier should be turned on before any other cables are plugged in This activates internal pro tective circuitry Once the Essentia amplifier is turned on it should be left on Step 4 When the amplifier is in its location and turned on the audio sources can be connected using stereo RCA cables These cables connect the left and right channels from the audio output of the source equipment to the appropri ate source input on the Essentia amplifier The IR infrared emitters should be plugged into the IR outputs on the back of the amplifier and attached to the IR window of the corresp
5. Using the Essentia is as easy as the push of a button Each listening zone can be turned on or off independently or all zones can be turned off simultaneously by using the ALL OFF button at any one of the keypads Individual volume control for each zone is also as easy as the push of a button The built in IR receiver allows for direct access to all of your audio source equipment by utilizing the individual audio component s hand held remote or you can also enjoy the convenience of having all of the commands of your audio source equipment in one universal learning remote The RC2 remote control shipped with the Essentia package is the perfect tool for teaching learning remotes functions of the Essentia keypads This puts complete control of your NuVo system in the palm of your hand The following pages of this manual provide step by step instructions for installing your Essentia System Reading and understanding this installation guide will insure a proper installation and years of audio enjoy ment NUVO Zone Room 1 Zone Room 2 HUE Zone Room 3 mm Zone Room 4 Zone Room 5 Zone Room 6 EZ Port Cat 5 connection Single Network cable connection to the Essentia Amplifier Diagram shown with optional NuVo UN NV P2100 auxiliary amplifier powering zone 6 laf DM Essentia D Wiring Diagram
6. polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the Other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched particularly at Plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not break the ground pin of the power supply cord Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain o
7. 2100 to Audio the extreme left position and allow an incoming audio signal from the Essentia System to turn on the P2100 The second method is to place the POWER MODE switch in the AC DC extreme right position This will turn on the P2100 when the Essentia is on An addi tional feature of Essentia is zone specific triggers that will trigger the P2100 only when that zone is turned on Utilizing the voltage trigger requires a mono 1 8 patch cable from either the System ON output on the Essentia to the P2100 Voltage trigger input or from the specific Zone Trigger on the Essentia to the Voltage Trigger on the P2100 as shown in Fig 18 NV P2100 Amplifier CONTROL POWER VOLTAGE MODE TRIGGER OUTPUT POWER SOURCE INPUTS SOURCE LINK Fig 17 NV P2100 Amplifier 9 9 CONTROL SENSITIVITY ORNS POWER VOLTAGE RIGHT e INPUT LEFT 2 0 o n 6 9 h2 a INPUT OUTPUT Essentia Amplifier RS232 Interface The RS232 port allows external two way communication with the Essentia System Home automation systems such as Crestron and AMX can be set up to operate Essentia The RS232 Addendum contained in this manual details the nec essary code protocol to operate the Essentia System using an external home automation system 23 NUVO Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy When the keypad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the spe
8. 9 Switches 5 6 amp 7 are used to adjust the amount of bass and treble response in each zone There are eight possi ble settings The choices are a bass and treble boost two levels of bass boost two levels of treble boost bass cut treble cut or flat The positions for these settings are also shown as 1 for down and 0 for up and are shown on page 18 Step 10 Switch 8 allows multiple zones to share the same source This is useful for large living spaces such as a kitchen breakfast nook and dinning room where there are no walls defining each room When switch 8 is in the up 0 position all keypads with the same setting will then always turn on at the same source This does however allow individual volume and on off control This setting is shown on page 18 Step 11 Switch 9 sets the volume level when the zone is turned on The choices are to have the zone turn on at the same level it was at when it was previously turned off switch 9 in the down 1 position or to turn on at a low volume level switch 9 in the up 0 position This setting is shown on page 19 Step 12 Once the desired switch settings have been made for each keypad and they have been installed in their zone loca tions you will be able to turn each zone on and off control volume and choose audio sources independently These functions can also be done wirelessly using the NuVo RC2 remote control The built in IR receiver in each keypad also allows for dire
9. ED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON INSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT 2 APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating instructions Follow all operating instructions to operate this product This product should not be used near water i e Bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc Only use dry cloth to clean this product Do not block any ventilation openings It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stove or other apparatus including heat producing amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A
10. ND ZxxLKOFF lt CR gt zone KEYPAD LOCK ON This will RESTORE ALL keypad control input on the zone useful as Parental lock control This is the same as de activating the Parental lock control at a keypad by holding down a SOURCE key for three seconds RESPONSE ZxxLKOFF lt CR gt kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk COMMAND VER lt CR gt Firmware version query RESPONSE NUVO_E6D_vx yy lt CR gt where x is the major version number and yy is the minor version number kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk RESPONSE EXTMON lt CR gt Issued whenever the External MUTE first activates closure to ground and 0 whenever the External MUTE de activates open connection to ground NOTE there is no COMMAND associated with this response it is always initiated by a change at the EXT MUTE input kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk RESPONSE EXTMOFF lt CR gt Issued whenever External MUTE de activates open connection to ground NOTE there is no COMMAND associated with this response it is always initiated by a change at the EXT MUTE input 30 NUVO NUVO The Sound of LiVing www nuvotechnologies com 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati OH 45238 U S A 513 347 2180
11. NUVO The Sound of LiVing six audio sources to six zones throughout the home Essentia Six Source Six Zone Audio Distribution System NV EGDMS NV E6DXS Owners Manual NUVO ENGLISH Danger Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures DURATION PER DAY HOURS 8 6 4 3 2 1 SOUND LEVEL dB 90 93 95 97 100 103 According to OSHA any exposure in the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss If exposure in excess of the limits as put forth above to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFI
12. SCII character and terminated by a CR character 0D hexadecimal Each response string issued by the E6D will START with an ASCII and be terminated with a CR character 0D hexadecimal 4 Ifa command has an error in it does not adhere to exact command syntax the E6D will respond with a lt CR gt string 5 Whenever queuing multiple commands to the E6D the host program should pause for 50 milliseconds between commands to pre vent buffer overruns NUVO POWER ON STATE 1 Each zone is OFF until ON command is received 2 Each zone s ZoneSet status will be as set by the local keypad DIP switches If no keypad is connected with a given zone address then ZoneSet will default to A ORO No override B BASS 0 Bass FLAT C TREB 0 Treble FLAT D GRPO SOURCE GROUPING OFF E VRST1 VOLUME RESET TO 50 dB ON If these zone settings are overridden by the commands which follow in this document the overridden values will reset to the default values above upon cycling power on the Main Unit 3 For the first four seconds after power on a series of non control related characters will be issued at a wide range of baud rates These are necessary queries to a program that may be running on a connected PC for the purpose of firmware field upgrades They should be ignored by the host control system NON VOLATILE COMMANDS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSE With the exception of commands associated with setting the IR carrier frequency t
13. USE NV SLC1 CABLE ZONE TRIG 3ER OUTPUTS EMIT ER OUTPUTS SYSTEM NETWORK DIGITAL LINK The Essentia amplifier accepts up to six audio sources A source consists of any audio component capable of supplying a line level signal This multi pin connection is used to transfer the audio information from the Essentia main amplifier to the expander amplifier This output is used along with the Digital Link 11 to expand the system to twelve zones The source link connec tion cable is provided with the Essentia D Expander package The variable lineout is intended for zones where additional amplification is needed and the Essentia keypad is used to control the volume of all the speakers in that zone The fixed lineout is intended for zones where additional amplification and separate volume control are needed Individual stereo speaker outputs for each zone provide 20 watts output per chan nel These outputs provide a 12 volt output when the corresponding zone is turned on This is used to trigger external equipment specific to a given zone These outputs transfer IR infra red signals repeated from a zone keypad from the Essentia amplifier to the audio source equipment There are six source specific out puts and two sum output that sends IR signals regardless of the selected source This output provides a constant 12 volt output when any zone is turned on This is used to trigger external devices This is designed to mute any audio p
14. actical to have two or more sources playing at the same time When a keypad has switch 8 in the up position it will share the same source selection as any other keypad in the system that also has switch 8 in the up position This allows those zones to all play the same source when turned on but still maintain individual volume control Fig 10 Switches 5 6 amp 7 Zone EQ Settings Bass amp Treble 4 dB Switches 5 6 amp 7 up Treble 4 dB Switch 5 up Switch 6 down Switch 7 up Bass 8 dB Switch 5 up Switches 6 amp 7 down Treble 8 dB u 0 o OOOO 123456789 Switch 5 down Switches 6 amp 7 up Treble 4 dB UP o m IE 0 L EI LIC aL 123456789 DOWN Switches 5 amp 6 down Switch 7 up Bass 4 dB u 0 o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Switch 5 down Switch 6 up Switch 7 down Flat 0 o LILILILILILTLILIL e pow 1 EEE Switches 5 6 amp 7 down Fig 11 Switch 8 Audio Source Grouping Independent Source Selection uw 0 9 e DOWN EEE Switch 8 down 18 Grouped Sources w 0 o 5 9 8 67 12345 Dow Switch 8 up NUVO XII Volume Reset Fig 12 Previous Volume Level Reset to Low Level Volume Switch 9 con
15. akers and the keypad does not work My keypad is lit but nothing happens when I press a but ton The amplifier is plugged in and turned on but the STAND BY LED is not lit and none of the system functions work All the keypads change when a source is selected on only one With the keypads plugged in the POWER light on the front of the amplifier will not turn on The IR repeater does not proper ly control the audio source equipment Improperly wired Cat 5 cable Assigning identical addresses to more than one keypad usually causes this This is most likely caused by a blown fuse on the power supply DIP Switch 8 is in the up 0 position One or more improperly wired Cat 5 cables One or more of the IR emitters are not properly placed over the IR receiver on the audio source equipment or the IR output on the Essentia does not correspond with the audio source equipment you are controlling 24 Check that you are using the 568A wiring standard See Section I Crimping Cat 5 Wire Each keypad MUST have a unique address as set by DIP switches 1 4 See Section IX Setting Zone Addresses The fuse is accessed at the back of the amplifier where the AC cord plugs in It requires a 4 amp time delay fuse Place DIP Switch 8 in the down 1 position This will turn off the source grouping feature Make sure the amplifier is turned on Test that the POWER light on the amplifier turns on w
16. ch switch s function and the setting options See page 17 for instructions on how to properly set the nine DIP switches on each keypad 6 le m rj 1b pep 16 NUVO IX Setting the Zone Address DIP Switches Fig 8 The first four switches on the keypads are designed to create a specific binary address identifying each zone to the amplifier Setting each zone address is easy but it is important to note that each keypad must have its own unique setting Each switch can either be placed in an up or down posi tion The chart on each keypad indicates the switch position using a 1 for the switch in its down position and for the switch in its up position Thus the set ting for Zone 1 is 1000 or switch 1 in the down posi tion and switches 2 4 in the up position Once each keypad is set for its zone you should be able to control volume change the source selection and turn the zone on or off The corresponding zone LED on the face of the amplifier will turn on when the zone keypad is turned on Additional Zone Keypads Fig 9 The four additional addresses labeled 1B 2B 3B and 4B are used in zones 1 4 for an additional keypad in each of those zones Fig 8 Keypad Zone Address Switch Settings Switc
17. ct control of the audio source equipment using that equipment s remote control or a universal learning remote control NUVO Essentia Amplifier Front Panel Essentia Whole Home Audio System POWER STANDBY 1 POWER Button 2 STAND BY LED 3 Zone Status LED s The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on The power button supplies power to the system Each zone can then be turned on or off independently The amplifier should be turned on before any external connec tions are made This activates internal protective circuitry With all the zones turned off the resulting standby power consumption is extremely low This blue LED light emitting diode will indicate that the amplifier is plugged in to an AC outlet source These LED s indicate the power status of each zone When a zone LED is lit that zone is currently turned on NUVO Essentia VARIABLE varase VARIABLE VARIABLE OUTPUT OUTI or pi OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT POWER TIP L 10 11 12 13 CONNECTTO NV 18X USE NV SLC1 CABLE SOURCE LINK Audio Source Inputs Source Link Variable Lineout Fixed Line Out Speaker Outputs Zone Triggers Emitter Outputs System On External Mute Network Input Digital Link RS232 Port AC OUTPUT POWER RINGR Uwe RING R d RING R D p a Edd LL EE di PROGRAM CONNECT TO NV IBEZP1 NV I8X USE NV NC1 CABLE
18. e zones off simultaneously Each of the Essentia keypads ship with white ivory and almond color replace able Decora style inserts Each keypad is connected to the Essentia amplifier via a Cat 5 wire and an RJ 45 connection 10 NUVO Essentia RC2 Remote Control 1 IR Emitter 2 Device Selectors 3 Source Selectors 4 ALL OFF Button 5 Zone ON OFF Button 6 Volume Button Use the RC2 remote s IR emitter to directly control the Essentia System or to teach the system control functions to any learning remote control This allows you to easily switch between the NuVo Essentia System and any of the NuVo Tuners Change sources wirelessly Turn off all the system keypads via IR command Individual zones may be turned on or off via IR Allows wireless control of the zone s volume level 11 NUVO Installing Essentia in Your Home I Complete Crimping Instructions for Cat 5 Fig 1 The NuVo audio systems require Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP for communication between the keypads and the main amplifier unit Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector The correct wiring scheme for the Cat 5 wire is stan dard EIA TIA 568A which is the industry standard for computer networking Properly terminating the Cat 5 wire is crucial for the operation of the system It is very important to use a good quality crimp tool and m testing each termination with a Cat 5 wire tester will
19. eat carrier xis 1 to 6 RESPONSE Same response as for IRSETSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS NOTE zone number field xx should ALWAYS Include a lead zero 0 for zone numbers less than 10 COMMAND RESPONSE ZxxPWRppp SRCs GRPt VOL yy lt CR gt yy yy yy ZxxCONSR lt CR gt Connect STATUS REQUEST where xx is zone from 1 to 12 ppp ON 2 characters or OFF 3 characters SOURCE NUMBER 1 to 6 0 if SOURCE GROUP is ON 1if SOURCE GROUP is OFF level below max in dB 00 to 79 dB include lead 0 for all single digit values MT if in MUTE state XM if external MUTE is being held active This response will also be issued in response to pressing the ON OFF VOLUME or SOURCE keys on a KEYPAD NOTE the response will be issued if a SOURCE key is press ed ona zone that is powered OFF even though the key press has no effect on the system It will be output at every increment during a volume ramp initiated by HOLDING a VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN key ona keypad It will also be issued at every increment of a volume ramp commanded by the ZxxVOL lt CR gt and ZxxVOL lt CR gt commands see below The MUTE value will be asserted if a ZxMTON lt CR gt command has been received OR if the volume is run all the way to the lowest possible point volume off An active EXTERNAL MUTE input however will always over
20. elephone ring or doorbell to be heard when audio is playing in any of the zones The NuVo NV MI1 Mute Interface Module is designed to automatically mute any audio playing through the System s speakers when the telephone or doorbell rings 1 The MI1 connects to the NuVo amplifier using a standard gt mono patch cable with a mini plug on each end Plug one end into the EXT MUTE input on the back of the amplifier and the other end into the input on the front of the MI1 t t The back of the MI1 will accept up to two AC or DC voltages from two different doorbell chimes This connection is done with two conductor wire from the terminals on the doorbell chime to the NV MM front NV MM back Doorbell A or Doorbell B inputs on the back of the MI1 Polarity is not important for this connection DOORBE Up to two phone lines can be brought into the RJ 11 connection on the back of the MI1 The voltage from the phone ringer will trigger the NuVo System to mute Fig 15 NuVo NV MI1 Mute Interface for Use With All NuVo Audio Distribution Systems 21 NUVO Accessories continued NV LSI12 Local Source Interrupt Fig 16 The Local Source Interrupt enables an amplified local audio source to override the Essentia System and play through the local zone in wall speakers The most common scenario for this is a TV that would benefit from higher quality speakers
21. h 1 down Switches 2 4 up Switch 1 up Switch 2 down Switches 3 amp 4 up Zone 3 Zone 4 Switch 1 amp 2 up Switch 3 down Switches 4 up Zone 6 Switch 1 down Switch 2 up Switch 3 down Switch 4 up Switch 1 up Switches 2 amp 3 down Switch 4 up Zone 7 Zone 8 Switches 1 3 down Switch 4 up Zone 9 Switch 1 down Switches 2 amp 3 up Switch 4 down Switch 1 up Switch 2 down Switches 3 up Switch 4 down Zone 11 Zone 12 Switches 1 amp 2 down Switches 3 up Switch 4 down Switch 1 amp 2 up Switch 3 amp 4 down Fig 9 Keypad Zone Address Switch Settings Zone 1B Switch 1 down Switch 2 up Switch 3 amp 4 Zone 3B Switches 1 4 down Switches 1 4 up 17 NUVO X Setting the Preset Zone Equalization Fig 10 Switches 5 6 and 7 are used to set equalizations for each zone These can be used to accommodate for acoustical variations in each room The switch settings allow two levels of bass boost two levels of treble boost or if necessary bass or treble can be cut If you desire you can leave the sound flat as it is recorded XI Source Grouping Fig 11 Switch 8 is used to set a source group This is a useful feature for large open living areas that do not have defined spaces separated by walls In these areas it is not pr
22. he effect of all commands is non permanent i e when power is cycled on the main unit it will return to default values The commands that are an exception to this rule follow in this section kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND IRSETSR lt CR gt Reads status of SOURCE IR carrier frequency settings RESPONSE IRSET aa bb cc dd ee ff lt CR gt where aa IR carrier frequency of SOURCE 1 38 or 56 bb carrier frequency of SOURCE 2 38 or 56 cc carrier frequency of SOURCE 3 38 or 56 dd carrier frequency of SOURCE 4 38 or 56 ee carrier frequency of SOURCE 5 38 or 56 ff carrier frequency of SOURCE 6 38 or 56 NOTE the Main Unit ships with the carrier frequency DEFAULT setting of 38 KHz for all six sources kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND RSETDF CR Restores DEFAULT SOURCE IR carrier frequency settings 38 KHz for all six sources RESPONSE Same response as for IRSETSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk 26 NUVO COMMAND RESPONSE SxIR56SET lt CR gt sets SOURCE x to 56 KHz IR repeat carrier x is 1 to 6 Same response as for IRSETSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND SxIR38SET lt CR gt sets SOURCE x to 38 KHz IR rep
23. hen the Network Cable is unplugged Next unplug all the Cat 5 cables from the EZ Port and plug them back in one at a time until the bad cable is dis covered Reposition the LED end of the emitter on the face of the source equipment so it is flashing directly over the IR receiver Make sure that the emitter plugged into IR Output 1 is actually going to source 1 and so on for sources 2 6 NUVO Essentia Specifications Essentia D Specifications Zones 1 6 Power Amplifier Outputs Continuous Average Output Power per zone 40W 20W x 2 Two channels driven 30 20kHz 1 THD Rated Distortion THD 1 2 power 0 40 Rated Impedance 6 Ohms Damping Factor 50 Frequency Response 20 20kHz 8 Zones 1 6 Preamplifier Outputs Variable output 0 600mV Fixed output 600mV Output Impedance 600 Ohms Source Inputs 1 6 Input Impedance 10K Input Sensitivity for rated power 300mV RMS Input Overload 3V RMS Emitter Outputs Source Outputs 6 Sum Outputs 2 Output Drive Current 100mA Output Drive Voltage 12V Compatible with single and dual emitters System System On 12V 50mA External Mute 3 12V DC Essentia package comes complete with the following e Essentia six source six zone amplifier e Six keypads with white ivory and almond cover plates for each and 36 replacement buttons RC2remote control with batteries EZ Port Cat 5 connection hub Network cable Zone Trigger Outputs Output Power 12V 6 50mA Output
24. into its construction bracket using the supplied mounting screws 13 NUVO IV Connecting the EZ Port to the EZ Port ssentia Network Essentia amplifier Fig 3 Connection CONNECT TO NV 16X CABLE USE NV SLC1 CABLE When the EZ Port is installed in the wall the only part visible should be the faceplate and a single RJ 45 jack The supplied pre terminated network cable can then be plugged into the jack on the EZ Port and into the net work connection on the back of the Essentia amplifier Any Cat 5 cable terminated using 568A or 568B net work wiring will suffice should you need a longer con nection Network Cable Fig 3 V Attaching Audio Source Equipment to the Essentia Amplifier Fig 4 CONNECT TO NV I8X kr As ie gt SOURCE LINK Each piece of audio source equipment is connected to the Essentia amplifier with standard stereo RCA cables Attach the RCA cable to the corresponding audio output on the source equipment and to the desired source input on the back of the Essentia ampli fier SOURCE WES Source 1 Audio Tuner 1 ra Fig 4 14 NUVO VI Connecting the IR Emitters Fig 5 Fig 5 IR commands for the source equipment are transferred from the Essentia amplifier to the source equipment via mini IR mouse emitters Six of these are supplied with your Essentia System The emitter is plugged into the corresponding source IR outpu
25. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk COMMAND ZxxBASSyyy lt CR gt zone xx BASS EQ with yyy EQ level dB 12 to 0 flat to 12 in 2 dB increments USE LEAD 0 IN TENS PLACE FOR VALUE LESS THAN 10 RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxTREByyy lt CR gt zone xx TREBLE EQ with yyy EQ level dB 12 to 0 flat to 12 in 2 dB increments USE LEAD IN TENS PLACE FOR VALUE LESS THAN 10 RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxGRPON lt CR gt zone xx SOURCE GROUP ON RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxGRPON lt CR gt zone xx SOURCE GROUP ON RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone u
26. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk COMMAND ZxxVOL lt CR gt STARTS zone xx volume ramp UP at the rate of 10 dB per second in 1 dB steps This is the same as holding VOLUME UP key on a KEYPAD for 1 second RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt updated 10 times per second kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk COMMAND IxxVOL lt CR gt STARTS zone xx volume ramp DOWN at the rate of 10 dB per second in 1 dB steps This is the same as holding VOLUME UP key on a KEYPAD for 1 second RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt updated 10 times per second kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxVHLD lt CR gt STOPS zone xx volume ramp initiated by ZxxVOL lt CR gt or ZxxVOL lt CR gt commands This results in a HOLD of the level at time of command receipt RESPONSE ZxxVHLD lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND 1xxMTON lt CR gt zone xx MUTE ON mutes currently connected source RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxMTOFF lt CR gt zone xx MUTE OFF returns zone output to currently connected source at previous volume setting RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
27. laying through the system when the phone or doorbell rings This RJ 45 connection is the input for all zone information coming from the Essentia keypads The connection is made using the Network Cable supplied with the package This multi pin connection transfers all the digital information from the main ampli fier to the expander amplifier This output is used along with the Source Link 2 to expand the system from six to twelve zones The Digital Link connection cable is provided with the Essentia D Expander package The RS232 serial port allows two way communication for control by a home automa tion system A detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power supply 9 NUVO Essentia Keypad 1 Volume Indicator 2 Volume Buttons 3 ON OFF 4 Source Selectors 5 ALL OFF 6 Keypad Insert 7 RJ 45 connection These LED s light emitting diodes indicate the zones volume level The lit LED travels to the right as the volume level is increased and to the left as it is decreased These buttons control the zone s volume level up and down They also serve as the window for receiving IR commands from a remote control This turns the individual zone on or off These buttons select the desired audio source Once selected that source but ton remains a backlit green until a new source is selected or the zone is turned off Each keypad ships with 36 preprinted source buttons This turns all th
28. n operate the Essentia system as well as all the individual source functions XIV Changing the Buttons on the Essentia Keypad Fig 14 The Essentia keypads ship with 36 preprinted inter changeable source buttons This allows you to easily customize each keypad to match the audio components being used in the system To change the buttons use a small screwdriver to remove the outer Decora insert This exposes two inner plates that hold the buttons in place Those are also removed with a small screwdriver allowing you to remove and replace the desired source buttons Line up the tabs on the replacement buttons with the corresponding holes in the keypad s circuit board Once the new buttons are in place return the inner plates and the outer keypad insert e PN 8 6 RE O 5 e 2 2 2 g g g E 8 O S ES 5 NV RC2 Remote Learning Remote Fig 13 NV RC2 IR Remote Control Fig 20 RU Se NUVO Essentia Accessories NV MI1 Mute Interface Adapter Fig 15 The Mute Interface is used in conjunction with System Mute input in the back of the Essentia amplifier It acts as a relay for a voltage from up to two phone lines and two doorbell transformers When a voltage is presented to the MI it then sends a contact closure to the Essentia System which in turn causes the system to mute momen tarily This is useful in allowing the t
29. ntil power is cycled kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND 1xxGRPOFF lt CR gt zone xx SOURCE GROUP OFF RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled 29 NUVO kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxVRSTON lt CR gt zone xx VOLUME RESET ON RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND IxxVRSTOFF lt CR gt zone xx VOLUME RESET OFF RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE sending this command to the E6D will set override lock out KEYPAD non address DIP switches for this zone until power is cycled kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ZxxLKON lt CR gt zone xx KEYPAD LOCK ON This will INHIBIT ANY keypad control input on the zone This is the same as activating the Parental lock control at a keypad by holding down a SOURCE key for three seconds RESPONSE ZxxLKON lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMA
30. ommand is received Note that to stop the ramp with this command before the minimum volume one reference zone must be periodically polled with a ZxxCONSR lt CR gt Command to determine when the desired volume point has been reached Note that ramps in different zones may start at different levels and will all ramp at the same rate kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ALLHLD lt CR gt Stops ramp action initiated by ALLV lt CR gt Or ALLV lt CR gt RESPONSE ALLHLD lt CR gt This results in a HOLD of the level at time of command receipt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ALLMON lt CR gt ALL MUTE ON RESPONSE ALLMON lt CR gt kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ALLMOFF lt CR gt ALL MUTE OFF RESPONSE ALLMOFF lt CR gt kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk COMMAND ZxxSRCp lt CR gt Switch zone xx to SOURCE p 1 to 6 RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk 28 NUVO COMMAND ZxxVOLyy lt CR gt Set volume of zone xx to level yy below max in dB from 0 to 78 dB include lead 0 for all single digit values RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
31. onding source equipment Step 5 Each of the Cat 5 cables from the zones should be crimped with an RJ 45 connector using 568A or 568B wiring see page for Cat 5 crimping instructions Test each Cat 5 connection using a cable tester before proceeding with the installation Each cable plugs into one of the RJ 45 connection jacks on the back of the supplied EZ Port It is important for future reference to label each cat 5 cable for its appropriate listening zone The order in which they are plugged into the EZ Port is irrelevant to the system s operation Step 6 Install the EZ Port in a standard dual gang low voltage bracket We recommend the Carlon 501001 Old Work Bracket or the SC100A New Construction Bracket These are designed for low voltage electronics and have an open back for easy access to the back of the EZ Port NUVO Step 7 Connect the provided pre terminated network Cable in the RJ 45 connection jack on the front of the EZ Port and in the Network Connection on the back of the Essentia amplifier Step 8 Each zone is easily set using the DIP switches located on the back of the keypad Switches 1 4 are used to set a unique address for each zone and are noted with a 1 indicating the down position of the switch and a O indi cating the up position Refer to the chart on the back of the keypad for the correct switch position for each zone Page 17 provides a visual reference of all of the available switch settings Step
32. r moisture NUVO FRENCH Danger L exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l audition Chaque organisme humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l audition mais quasiment tout le monde subit une diminution de l acuite auditive lors d une exposition suffisamment longue au bruit intense Les autorites competentes en reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux de bruits DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 864321 90 93 95 97 100 103 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB Selon les autorites toute exposition dans les limites citees ci dessus peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d audition Des bouchons ou protections dans l appareil auditif ou sur l oreille doivent etre portes lors de l utilisation de ce systeme d amplification afin de prevenir le risque de perte permanente de l audition Dans le cas d expositions superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande afin de se premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese 5 potentiellement dangeure u ses aux personnes exposees aux equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances tels ce systeme d amplification en fonctionnement de proteger l appareil auditif ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION AFIN DE LIMITER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR QUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS NE CONTIENT PAS DE PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L UTILISATEUR CONFER LE SERVICE APRES VENTE AUX REPARATEURS
33. res appareils g n rant de la chaleur incluant les amplificateurs producteurs de chaleur Ne pas n gliger la s curit que procure un branchement polaris ou avec raccordement la terre Un branchement polaris comprend deux fiches dont l une est plus large que l autre Un branchement la terre comprend deux fiches plus une troisi me reli e la terre Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s insert pas dans votre prise de courant consulter un lectricien afin de remplacer votre prise obsol te Prot ger le cordon d alimentation de tout crasement ou pincement particuli rement au niveau des fiches des r ceptacles utilis s et l endroit de sortie de l appareil Ne pas casser la fiche de terre du cordon d alimentation Utiliser uniquement les accessoires sp cifi s par le constructeur Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport le support le tr pied la console ou la table sp cifi s par le constructeur ou vendus avec l appareil Lors de l utilisation d un chariot bouger avec pr caution l ensemble chariotlappareil afin d viter les dommages d un renversement D brancher cet appareil lors d orages ou s il n est pas utilis pendant une longue p riode Des pr cautions doivent tre prises afin qu aucun objet ne tombe et qu aucun liquide ne se r pande l int rieur de l appareil par les orifics de ventilation ou n importe quelle autre ouverture Pour toutes interventions techniques s adresser un technicien q
34. ride other volume response values with the XM response kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk 1 if DIP switches are overridden 0 if DIP switches are in control EQ level dB 8 to 0 flat to 8 in 1 dB increments 0 if SOURCE GROUP is ON COMMAND ZxxSETSR lt CR gt ZoneSet STATUS REQUEST where xx is zone from 1 to 12 RESPONSE ZxxORp BASSyy TREByy GRPq VRSTr CR p yy 0 1 if SOURCE GROUP is OFF This follows DIP switch definition 0 if VOLUME RESET is ON 1 if VOLUME RESET is OFF This follows DIP switch definition override set to 1 FOR THIS ZONE only if one of commands ZxxBASSyy lt CR gt ZxxTREByy lt CR gt ZxxGRPq lt CR gt or ZxxVRSTr lt CR gt are issued see descriptions below 27 NUVO Once it is SET by one of these commands a It will remain set until power is cycled on the unit b Non address DIP switch changes on a connected KEYPAD connected to this zone will be ignored If override state is 0 this response is also issued whenever non address KEYPAD DIP switches are changed kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND Zxx0N lt CR gt Turn zone xx ON RESPONSE Same response as for ZxxCONSR lt CR gt kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND TXXOFF CR Turn zone xx OFF RESPONSE Same response as for Zx
35. s 6 zones 1 6 Power Requirements Power Supply 120VAC 240VAC 50 60Hz Power Consumption all channels 340VA 290W driven to full rated power Power Consumption average SOVA 40W operating conditions Power Consumption no signal 18V 12 5W USA Safety Listing UL 6500 Pending Canada Safety Listing CAN CSA E60065 00 Pending CE Listing SEMKO EN60005 EN55013 Pending EN55020 EN6100 3 2 EN6100 3 3 A1 Physical Specifications Unit Size Millimeters 88 x 430 x 325 Unit Size Inches 31 2x 17x 12 3 4 Shipping Size Millimeters 290 x 540 x 440 Shipping Size Inches 11 3 8 x 21 1 4 x 17 3 8 Unit Weight Kilograms 1 8 Unit Weight Pounds 17 0 Shipping Weight Kilograms 12 7 Shipping Weight Pounds 28 0 NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice Essentia Expander package for an additional six zones of sound comes complete with the following e Essentia six source six zone amplifier Six keypads with white ivory and almond cover plates for each and 36 replacement buttons RC2 remote control with batteries Audiolink and Datalink connecting cables e 5 infra red emitters Warranty NUVO Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable This warranty is subject to the follow ing conditions and exclusions Defects cau
36. sed by wear and tear misuse or neglect are not covered by this warranty This warranty will be void if a The unit has been altered or modified b The serial number has been removed or defaced c Original purchase is not from an Authorized NUVO Dealer d The warranty card is not completely filled out and mailed within 10 days of the original purchase 25 Neither NUVO Technologies nor NUVO dealers are liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in or failure of NUVO Technologies products This warranty gives the origi nal owner of NUVO Technologies products specific legal rights and he or she may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other agreements and war ranties expressed or implied except as may be other wise required by law NUVO Control Interface Description Document for the Nuvo E6D Main Unit Revision B November 26 2003 DB9M PORT PINOUTS Nuvo Transmit to System Controller on pin 2 Nuvo Receive from System Controller on pin 3 Ground on pin 5 SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS R5232 RTS CTS or software flow control XON XOFF NOT required 9600 baud 8N1 protocol RULES OF PROTOCOL 1 For alpha ASCII characters always use UPPER CASE In this document actual characters in a string are presented in BOLD type 2 All numerical fields are coded as ASCII digit characters 3 Each Command string is STARTED with an A
37. t on the Essentia and then placed over the IR receiver window on the source component The IR outputs are individu ally routed to sources 1 6 The two SUM outputs will flash any IR command that is sent from any of the zones This is used to connect the NuVo T3 Tuner to the Essentia System or an IR compact blaster designed to flash IR commands to a variety of disc uj gt components This is done by plugging a single mono 1 8 patch cable into the SUM IR output and into the Direct IR input on the T3 VII Expanding Essentia to 12 Zones Fig 6 Lu Six additional listening zones can be added to the Essentia System using the Essentia Expander package The expansion is easily done using the Source Link and Digital Link multi pin outputs on the Essentia main amplifier The necessary cables for this are supplied with the Expander package No other connections are necessary with the exception of the AC power cord and the addi tional speaker terminations The additional Cat 5 wires for the zones 7 12 plug into the EZ Port 15 NUVO VIII Installing the Essentia keypads Fig 7 Fig 7 Keypad DIP switch chart You are now ready to install the keypads and complete the Essentia installation This is easily done using a series of DIP switches on the back of the keypad A chart on the back of the keypad shows ea
38. trols the volume level when the zone is w o w 0 turned on When it is in the down position the zone om DODDUAURE n A sie 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 will turn on at its previous volume level When it is in the up position the zone will turn on at a preset low Switch 9 down Switch 9 up volume level Fig 12 Switch 9 Audio Volume Reset XIII Parental Lock A unique feature of the Essentia keypad is the ability to lock the keypad functions once an audio selection is made This is done by pressing the button for the selected source for approximately four seconds The keypad will flash indicating that it is locked Once it is locked it will not respond to any button pushes To unlock the keypad simply press and hold the selected source button again for approximately four seconds When the keypad flashes it is then unlocked and will then perform any of its functions 19 NUVO XIII The NV RC2 IR Remote Control Fig 13 The Essentia System comes with the RC2 remote con trol This remote allows wireless control of all of the keypad functions as well as the functions of the NuVo T3 Tuner The four backlit buttons at the top of the remote allow you to choose which device the remote will control The numeric keypad is used to choose the desired audio source or tuner preset The RC2 remote is an ideal tool for teaching the NuVo System functions to a universal learning remote con trol that can the
39. ualifi L intervention technique est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de n importe quelle fa on comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont d t rior s si du liquide a coul ou si des objets sont tomb s l int rieur de l appareil si l appareil a t expos la pluie ou l humidit s il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s il est tomb ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de choc electrique ne pas exposer l appareil la pluie ou l humidit NUVO Essentia Six Source Six Zone Audio Distribution System NV E6DMS NV E6DXS Owners Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo Essentia audio distribution system Essentia offers the newest in digital audio technology in an attractive easy to install and simple to use package Generation D digital amplifi cation means that Essentia is able to create clear precise sound without producing a large amount of heat Because digital amplification is far more efficient Essentia draws only one third of the power of conventional analogue amplifiers The Essentia system is designed for the homeowner Its attractive backlit keypads are elegant easy to operate and able to be customized for any installation Included with each keypad are white ivory and almond cover plates to best match your home s d cor Also included with each keypad are twenty preprinted audio source but tons for customizing your system for your use
40. xCONSR lt CR gt kk c KK KKK KKK ck KKK KKK KKK KK KKK KK KKK COMMAND ALLOFF lt CR gt Turn ALL zones OFF RESPONSE ALLOFF lt CR gt This RESPONSE is also issued when ALL OFF is pressed on any KEYPAD e c KKK KKK KK KKK KKK KK KK KK KKK KKK KK KKK KK COMMAND ALLV lt CR gt Ramp ALL zones UP at a 10 dB second rate in 1 dB steps RESPONSE ALLV lt CR gt The ramp action will be cancelled when all zones reach MAXIMUM volume or when an ALLHLD lt CR gt Command is received Note that to stop the ramp with this command before maximum volume one reference zone must be periodically polled with a ZxxCONSR lt CR gt Command to determine when the desired volume point has been reached Note that ramps in different zones may start at different levels and will all ramp at the same rate kkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk COMMAND ALLV CR Ramp ALL zones DOWN at a 10 dB second rate in 1 dB steps RESPONSE ALLV lt CR gt The ramp action will be cancelled when all zones reach MINIMUM OFF volume or when an ALLHLD lt CR gt C
41. y that the color scheme be repeated identically on each end of the wire NUVO IL Installing the Essentia Amplifier System setup works best when the amplifier is placed in the same location as the audio source equipment This is typically in an audio rack entertainment center or a closet dedicated to housing the home audio video equipment The amplifier should be plugged in and the power but ton on the front panel should be depressed before pro ceeding with the rest of the installation This activates the internal protective circuitry of the Essentia System IL Installing the NV E6DEZP EZ Port Fig 2 The EZ Port is a multi connection hub designed to accept all the Cat 5 wires from the keypads in the sys tem The location of the EZ Port should be determined by the location of the Essentia amplifier It is best to place in the wall behind the amplifier that would be easily accessible if necessary The EZ Port fits easily in any dual gang size construc tion bracket with an open back These are often Fig 2 referred to as mud rings Simply plug the terminated Cat 5 wires into any of the sixteen available jacks on the back of the EZ Port The order in which the individ ual Cat 5 wires is plugged in not important although it is strongly recommended that you label the Cat 5 with the appropriate zone number for future reference Once you have plugged the Cat 5 wires into the EZ Port screw the EZ Port
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