Nuvo NV-E6GXS Stereo System User Manual
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1. Reset Presets lt Back Next gt 2 Page 23 NUVO 3 2 Add Bank If you want to add a bank of 10 presets the Add Bank button will bring up a window that allows you to name the bank and automatically add it to the T2 s presets 3 2 Add Bank Cancel My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B U NuVo T2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified o xj File view Help 2 Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freqs AM Freas Update System Bank Band Frequency Mono High Cut Level Preset Information My Presets A FM 8970 High wzo My Presets A 2 oc aM My Presets 3 Band FM My Presets A 4 My Presets A 5 Frequency 370 My Presets A My Presets 7 Mono My Presets 8 Peas NE Ens Reet My Presets A 0 My Presets B 1 Lx anced 3j My Presets B 2 Bark Name Kids Presets High Cut Ho 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DUE m Renee E 3 3 Rename Bank This button allows you to give a bank of presets a customized name 3 3 Rename Bank Nuvo T2 Tuner Configurator vi Modified E Fle View Help Sat Config Presets Categories FM Freas AM Freqs Update System Preset Information Name WxXYZ Band Frequency Mono High Cut Level My Presets A 1 WKYZ FM 8970 No Hih 0 My Presets A My Presets A Band FM E My Presets A My Presets A2. TUNER TUNER B CD CHANGER SATELLITE Back Next gt Codes 15 8 CustFunc 28 1 Totat31 5 Fig 28 Network Cable NUVO Making the Connection Prior to connecting to NuVoNet the Concerto must have the correct Configuration version downloaded with the T2 representing two of the audio sources Making the NuVoNet connection is done simply by connecting the NuVoNet output on the T2 to one of the Peripheral Device inputs on the Concerto EZ Port fig 28 This connection will then enable bi directional NuVoNet communication with the Display Pads Operating the T2 with the Concerto Display Pad By following the previous steps you should now be able to operate the T2 from any of the Concerto Display Pads The Concerto Display Pads have secondary tuner functions silk screened on the bezel below the associated keys They appear under the appropriate function buttons fig 29 Step Tune Basic step tuning is done by pressing the left or right arrows labeled Tune Seek Tune Seek tuning automatically seeks to the next frequency that meets the set signal strength threshold see T2 Configuration Software Advanced Settings Tuning Parameters pg 22 This is done by pressing the left and right arrows labeled Seek see fig 29 Scan Tune Scan tuning automatically tunes to the next available station frequency that meets the signal threshold as described above in the Seek Tune Mode Scan tune a
3. NUVO Advanced AM FM Settings Seek Threshold AM FM Use Only The following menu selections are not necessary for standard 1115 sets the effective station signal strength for seek and tuner operation but do provide a deeper level of control for scan tuning With either of these modes the tuner will those who need it When you scroll to Advanced Settings in automatically tune up until it receives a good signal You can the menu pressing the Select knob then accesses the set the definition a good signal with the seek threshold following menu options feature fig 13 FM AM WX Weather Band All three available Operating Mode bands are set the same way but are adjusted The T2 defaults to Stand alone operation This is the individually Scroll with the Select knob to the appropriate mode if it is being used with anything desired band and press the knob to select it Once other than the NuVo Concerto System selected you can choose between five different levels High means the station needs to have a very Concerto Source 1 6 This must be set for the strong signal for the tuner to react Low causes the appropriate NuVo Concerto source input if the T2 is tuner to stop at any station with the slightest going to be used with Concerto s NuVoNet control measurable signal The default is the middle setting network see pg 20 Using the T2 with Concerto and This is an adjustment of the signal threshold It sets NuVoNet the minimum signal level nec
4. NUVO The Sound of LiVing Mii T2 Dual Tuner Installation 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 97100 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 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
5. Personality On Classic Rock n Yes Adult Hits n Yes Soft Rock 6 3 AM Freqs Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH 33 Modified xj File View Help Start Config Presets Categories FM Freqs AM Freas Update System Freq Name Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 E 542 543 544 545 Frequency Information 546 547 Name KMKM 548 549 550 KwRC Talk Cat 1 Sports 51 Cat 2 College 560 KMKM Sports College Information 2 6 2 FM Freqs This tab lists all the available frequencies within the FM band When highlighted the Frequency Information on the right side of the tab allows you to name and categorize each desired frequency in up to four different categories The Category drop down menus will only display the categories you have turned on 6 2 FM Freqs Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH 33 Modified File View Help Start Config Presets Categories FM Freas Freqs Update System Category 1 Frequency Information WDPR Classical Name WXYZ Variety Cat 1 News si 2 Weather Ke WMUB Public Radio Cat 4 Clear Info WXYZ News Weather Finance wOBO Variety 6 3 AM Freqs This tab is identical in function to the FM Freqs tab but categorizes the AM frequencies When the desired frequencies have been categorized the Category tab will update to show the Categories y
6. r Automatically Tum Tuner on when power is applied Stand Alone lt Back Nest 4 NUVO 2 2 Regional Setup Depending on your geographic location the tuner needs to be set for the proper tuning standard The choices are USA and Canada Western Europe Australia and New Zealand Countries outside these geographic locations need the advanced custom setting see Advanced Settings 4 1 Custom Regional Setup 2 2 Regional Setup E File View Help Stat Config Presets Update System M NuVo Net Operating Mode Brightness Level 8 amp Tuner A Stand Alone Regional Setup a Tuner B Stand Alone Regon USAtCaneds z US da r Automatically Tum Tuner on when power is applied Reset Config lt Back Next gt lt 2 3 Brightness This sets the intensity of the displays for each tuner The factory default is the maximum level 8 2 3 Brightness Concerto T 2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified File View Help Start Config Presets Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode Tuner Stand Alone Tuner B Stand Alone E FM Standard USA amp Canada Brightness Level 8 Automatic r when powe 2 4 Auto On In the event of loss of power or if the T2 is unplugged the tuners can be set with this check box to automatically turn on when power is returned 2 4 Auto On Concerto T 2 Tuner Configurator v1
7. Modified E 15 Fie View Stat Config Presets Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode FM Standard USA amp Canada Tuner Stand Alone E Tuner B Stand Alone hd Brightness Level 8 F Automatically Tum Tuner on when power is applied 3 0 Presets 3 1 Preset Information This section provides a display name band and tuning frequency for each preset As the Preset information fields are populated the same information will automatically fill the highlighted fields to the left Each bank of presets will hold 10 presets and up to 10 banks can be assigned Three buttons at the bottom of the tab are designated to assigning preset banks 3 1 Preset Information T2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified E 15 x File View Help Start Config Presets Categories FM Fregs AM Freqs Update System Preset Information Name WxYZ E Frequency 70 zi Mono My Presets Erase Preset My Presets A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 0 My Presets 1 Advanced 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 0 Bak _ _ Name Band Frequency Mono HighCut Level My Presets 1 WZ FM 8970 No Hih My Presets My Presets A My Presets My Presets My Presets A My Presets A My Presets High Cut High My Presets B Level My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B AddBank
8. fig 26 We recommend the use of two readily available modelsthat work well with our equipment One is a Radio Shack part number 26 183 and the other is part number FSU103 manufactured by Belkin Making Sure Your Concerto Is Ready for NuVoNet Use Your Concerto System must be updated with at least software version 1 41 for proper NuVoNet communication with the T2 To check what Configurator version you currently have open the Concerto Configurator software on your computer by double clicking on the Configurator icon on the desktop You will see a splash screen appear before the software opens This lists the current software version If you do not have version 1 41 or later go to www nuvotechnologies com prozone There you can log onto the Download page and download the latest version When this is done open the applicable configuration from your configuration files or retrieve the configuration from the Concerto main unit Once the appropriate configuration is opened go to the Source tab and place the T2 IR library in the appropriate source locations 1 6 fig 27 Once you have added the T2as two of the Concerto sources you can then download the configuration to the Concerto through the RS232 port on the back of the Concerto When the download is complete your system is ready for Page 20 Fig 26 File View Tool Help Stat IR Library Sources Macros Zones Security Key Update System
9. Existing or Create New Configuration or Retrieve Configuration From Tuner 1 1 After you have opened a configuration the next step is the Config Tab 1 1 New Config 205 File View Help Mil Open T 2 Tuner Configurarion File A21 xl Look in Config z cre My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents My Computer 2 Cras File name Jones House z Open Files of type T 2 Tuner Config hd 2 0 Config The Config tab is for the initial setup which determines basic tuner operation Concerto T 2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified li 10 xi File View Help Stat Config Presets Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode FM Standard USA amp Canada X Tuner Stand Alone bd Tuner Stand Alone Brightness Level 8 hd r Automatically Turn Tuner on when power is applied 4 2 1 NuVoNet Operating Mode This drop down menu allows you to select between Stand alone or as a Concerto source 1 6 If you are using the T2 as NuVoNet source for Concerto you must select a unique dedicated source input for each Tuner A or B being configured 24 NuVoNet Operating Mode Concerto T 2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified E ioj xj File View Help Stat Config Presets Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode FM Standard USA amp Canada s Tuner Stand Alone Source 2 Brightness Level 8 Max
10. Q PUSHTO ENTER Tuner A XM46 Top Tracks Little Feet Oh Atla XM SATELLITE RADIO XM Fig 20 TunerA SELECT XM46 Top Tracks Little Feet XM SATELLITE RADIO ENTER M Fig 21 TunerA SELECT XM46 Top Tracks Oh Atlanta Q PUSHTO ENTER XM SATELLITE RADIO XM Fig 22 TunerA SELECT XM46 Top Tracks ROCK XM SATELLITE RADIO ENTER XM age17 NUVO IV Stand alone Front Panel Use of the T2 Tuning a Desired Station Pressing the Select knob cycles through the tuning modes Step Tune Mode Each of the T2 s tuners default to step tune mode When the Select knob is turned clockwise CW the tuner will tune within the preset tuning standard see Advanced AM FM Settings Regional Setup pg 14 and counter clockwise CCW to tune down Seek Tune Mode The seek tunes up when the Select knob is turned CW and down when the Select knob is turned CCW In seek tune mode the tuner will automatically stop at the next available station signal It will stay at that selection until you tune to a new station Scan Tune Mode Scan tune works like Seek Tune except the tuner will only stay on a station for 5 seconds and then continue to the next signal To retain a selection press the Select knob before the tuner resumes scanning for frequencies Tuning by Categories A unique feature is the ability to group AM FM frequencies or XM stations into specific genre categories The XM
11. allow identical audio control on a per zone basis Bass EQ Bass output can be adjusted 12 dB or down to 12 dB The default setting is flat This feature is useful for stand alone use with an amplifier that does not have bass EQ control If you are using the T2 with a NuVo audio distribution system or another system that allows for EQ control you should leave the T2 set at 0 dB flat fig 14 Treble EQ Treble can be adjusted the same as bass The level ranges from 12 dB to 12 dB and defaults at 0 dB As with the bass setting this should not be used unless there is no external EQ capability fig 15 Balance Left and Right channel output can be adjusted if desired As with the EQ adjustments this feature should not be used when the T2 is used with an audio system that already has EQ and balance adjustment capability fig 16 Output Level The signal level from the T2 can be adjusted up or down to match the input gain characteristics of other audio equipment in the system The default setting is 0 dB and the range is 6 dB to 12 dB fig 17 Auto ON Enable Disable The T2 can be set to turn the tuner displays on automatically when power is applied This is a good feature for stand alone use In the event of a power outage or anytime AC power is lost and restored the T2 tuners will automatically turn back on with the last used settings without having to use the ON OFF button on the front panel This selection is not necessary when
12. for AM and FM use The signal threshold can be adjusted higher or lower using the T2 Configurator software see pg 25 or through the advanced menu options on the front panel see pg 14 Tune Up and Down The tune function steps through each station frequency regardless of the frequency signal strength Category Up and Down The category buttons step through each of the defined genre categories Categories must be defined in the advanced settings of the T2 Configurator software for AM FM use see pg 26 Pre Dir The T2 allows up to 10 preset stations in each of up to 10 preset banks This button scrolls through each of the defined banks and then to direct tuning In direct tuning you can use the numeric buttons to access a specific station frequency or XM channel number Presets are selected by a single push of numeric button 0 9 Tuner A amp B LED This LED glows red when Tuner A is selected and green when Tuner B is selected This LED glows only momentarily when a button is pushed Tuner Selector This button toggles between Tuner A and Tuner B operation Scan The scan button tunes up to the next station with a signal strength above the programmed threshold for AM and FM or to the next XM station and waits 5 seconds before automatically tuning to the next station This uses the same signal level as the seek function Numeric Buttons These buttons 0 9 are used to access a specific station frequency or choose a pre defined station pr
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14. noise signals Enabled For areas of T2 operation having a very low interference level it may be desirable to select this menu item and set Disabled in order to listen to very distant weak stations RS232 Communication The T2 has a serial communication port This allows for complete control of the T2 functions by RS232 control devices The necessary protocol for this control is available through the NuVo Website Prozone at www nuvotechnologies com prozone Page 16 NUVO IIl Front Panel Menu Controls XM Most menu functions are identical to the AM FM tuner with some exceptions The menu functions specific to XM reception are outlined here Signal Status This function is important to XM functionality When the antenna is installed and plugged into the T2 antenna input and follow the following submenus These are designed to insure that the antenna location is sufficient for good signal reception Antenna This display will either indicate OK or None Ok means the tuner is detecting the presence of an antenna Signal Strength There are four displays for this selection They are none weak marg and good You want to adjust the antenna location so the display indicates good reception Sat 1 This indicates the percentage of error from the first satellite As long as the signal strength is good this should be between 90 and 100 Sat 2 This function is identical to Sat 1 and indicates the percentage of error for the se
15. output level 4 5 AUX Input T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH v33 Modified sioj xl File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freqs AM Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode z i AUX Input tightness Level 8 Max Tuner A Source 1 BagonalSetup F Enable Tuner B Source 2 T Region USA amp Canada USA amp Canada Gain fy Automatically Tum Tuner on PieEmphasis 755 when power is applied FM Min TT AM Min 550 3 FM Max 107907 AMMaxfivo0 4 FMStep 20 AMStep T 4 Audio Balance Bass EQ TrebleEQ Turing Parameters TES EIE Fine Tuning HJE men jg LE mirum els FM Level 1 ee alles AM Level2 Medium x tas les lesen essa Weather Level 2 Medium all RESO lt Back Nest 4 5 0 Advanced Presets The preset tab in the advanced settings has additional features for specific preset setup 5 1 High Cut High Cut is rarely used but it can be a useful function for a weaker AM signal that tends have high frequency hiss This drop down menu allows you to select a frequency cut off for high frequency reception Any audio above the chosen frequency will be filtered with a gentle roll off response 5 1 High Cut Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH v33 Modified E joj xj File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freqs A
16. radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular Installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Page 3 NUVO Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo T2 dual Tuner With the T2 Dual Tuner broadcast music enters the twenty first century Finally you can enjoy state of the art advanced radio and satellite receiver technology with astonishingly clear reception throughout the entire home Combined with the NuVo Concerto Whole Home Audio Distribution System the T2 gives you the ultimate radio experience with Radio Data Service RDS displays artist and song information on the Concerto Display Pads which means no more waiting to hear a song title only to be disappointed when the station cuts to a commercial Interference Adaptive Signal Processing IA
17. using the T2 with the NuVo Concerto system because the built in power management system between the T2 and Concerto will automatically turn on the tuners when the Power button is pressed on any of the Concerto s Display Pads Fig 14 Tuner A SELECT Bass EQ Bass EQ 4 dB FM STEREO AM WEATHER EUST CORDS ENTER Fig 15 Tuner A SELECT Treble EQ Treble EQ 6 dB FM STEREO AM WEATHER pone CORDS addo Fig 16 Tuner A SELECT FM STEREO AM WEATHER PUSH TO CORDS Fig 17 TunerA SELECT Output Level Output 3 dB FM STEREO AM WEATHER BUND eRDsS iid Page 15 NUVO AUX Input Fig 18 Disable Enable The T2 has an auxiliary audio input that allows access through either of the tuners to an additional audio source To use this you must first TunerA SELECT enable the input in the menu options AUX Gain The audio input from an auxiliary source Aux Gain Set can be adjusted to match the output of the 12 s Tuner Output 5 dB and Tuner B AUX Gain is selected by using the Select EE Le knob to scroll to that choice and press to enter Once CORDS ENTER AUX Gain is selected amount of input up and down is then controlled and set by using the Select knob to adjust up or down and then pressing the knob when the desired gain setting has been reached fig 18 Noise Blanking Disable Enable This is an AM FM function The T2 default setting is to have noise blanking partial to complete muting of weak
18. 4 4 Audio Output Level increases or decreases the level of signal from the audio output of each tuner This setting and balance treble and bass are best left at the default settings for use with an audio distribution system such as NuVo systems that have built in equalization capability You may want to make adjustments when the 2 is being used as a stand alone component with an amplifier 4 4 Audio Output Level T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH v33 Modified 5 xj File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freas Fieas Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode Brightness Level 8 Max X Tuner Source 1 m Regional Setup Tuner B Source 2 hd Region USA amp Canada amp Pre Emphasis 75 pS v Automatically Tum Tuner on when power is applied FM Mit AM Min 530 FM Ma 10790 AM Max i72o___ FMStp 20 H AMStp U 4 Audio EA Balance Bass EQ TrebleEQ Tuning Parameters altus le I Fine Tuning JEN UE pete rsen ere uml im alle Alle FM Level 1 E ES AM Level2 Medum 34 Center 408 54 EU Level2 Medun Reset Config Back Next gt is Page 25 NUVO 4 5 AUX Input The T2 has an additional input that allows an external device to be controlled through the T2 s IR pass through When this input is enabled the level of the signal input can be adjusted up or down to match the tuners signal
19. 5mm mono patch cable for receiving IR information from an external IR receiver without the use of an external IR emitter NuVoNet This RJ45 connection is used with one of the Peripheral Device inputs on the Concerto EZ Port see pg 20 to enable direct one to one communication with the Concerto Display Pads R5232 This 9 pin DB9 connection allows serial communication with an external RS232 system This may also be used for downloading a configuration from your computer to the internal flash memory of the tuner 11 AC Power This connects the T2 with an AC power source When plugged into a live AC outlet the blue power LED Light Emitting Diode on the T2 s front panel will remain lit When neither tuner is on the T2 is in standby mode and draws less than 2 watts of power The T2 power supply is universal and will operate at a voltage range from 110V to 240V Page 7 NUVO NV T2RC3 Remote Control Power The power button turns the selected tuner on and off Scroll Buttons These buttons are the equivalent of turning the front panel Select knob The top button is the equivalent of turning the knob clockwise and the bottom button is the equivalent of counterclockwise Enter This button is the equivalent of pushing the Select knob on the front panel see Front Panel 7 Seek Up and Down The seek buttons will tune to the next available station with the required signal strength
20. ENU Adv Settings Seek Threshold selecting FM Threshold or AM Theshold as appropriate and rotating the SELECT knob counter clockwise This will move the display indicator toward LOW Alternatively you can do this in your T2 Configurator by going to the Config page selecting View Advanced from the page menu and dialing in the lower threshold in the Seek Scan Levels select box This is found in the Tuning Parameters section of the Windows page at the lower right This is a common occurrence with some AM stations that have a weaker signal This can be minimized in the T2 Configurator software by using the High Cut feature in the Advanced Preset settings See 5 1 High Cut on page 23 for detailed instructions for using this feature Remember you have to Enable the AUX input either at the front panel through the advanced menu options page 14 or in the T2 Configurator software in the Advanced Config page 23 Page 29 NUVO FM Section Tuning Range IF Frequency Usable Sensitivity 30 dB S N Auto Scan Sensitivity Image Rejection Limiting Sensitivity Physical Specifications Unit Size Millimeters Unit Size Inches Foot Height Shipping Size Millimeters Shipping Size Inches Unit Weight Kilograms Unit Weight Pounds Shipping Weight Kilograms Shipping Weight Pounds For Technical Support call 1 800 796 4904 For XM Subscription Issues call NV T2DF Specifications 87 5 to 108 MHz 10 7 MHz 14 dB V Adju
21. FIXED gi a D mum FIX d SYSON PAIN Diagram is shown with the NuVo Concerto System and NuVoNet NV T2DF Package Contents 1 NV T2DF Dual AM FM WX Tuner 1 NV T2FAA Active AM FM Antenna 1 NV T2RC3 Remote Control 2 NV RCA1 Stereo RCA Audio Cables 1 NV AC1 2 Meter Coaxial Antenna Cable 1 NV PC2 IEC 2 Wire Power Cable North American model only 1 pr NV REMwU Single Space Rack Ear Mounts NV T2DX Package Contents 1 NV T2DX Dual XM Tuner 1NV T2XAA Active XM Antenna 1 NV PPFAM6 XM Signal Attenuator 1 NV RC3 Remote Control 2 NV RCA1 Stereo RCA Audio Cables 1 NV PC2 IEC 2 Wire Power Cable 1 pr NV REMwU Single Space Rack Ear Mounts Pages NV T2DFX Package Contents 1 NV T2DFX Dual AM FM WX and XM Tuner 1 NV T2FAA Active AM FM Antenna 1 NV T2XAA Active XM Antenna 1 NV T2FXC AM FM XM Signal Combiner 1 NV PPFAM6 XM Signal Attenuator 1 NV T2RC3 Remote Control 2 NV T2RCA1 Stereo RCA Audio Cables 1 NV PC2 IEC 2 Wire Power Cable 1 pr NV REM1U Single Space Rack Ear Mounts Tuner A Front Panel Stand by LED This LED Light Emitting Diode indicates that the T2 is plugged into an AC power source Remote Sensor This IR Infrared receiver allows wireless remote control of the T2 functions This IR input is active even when it is used in conjunction with the direct IR input on the back panel Frequency and Band Display The display indicates the band AM FM or WX We
22. Frequency 8970 2 My Presets T Mono My Presets A My Presets A My Presets A Rename Preset Bank Erase Preset New Bank Name Dads Presets My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B My Presets B 2 co 4 c cn C co 4 n en 9 f 3 4 Erase Bank All preset banks with the exception of the first bank can be erased one bank at a time You cannot erase the first bank of ten presets 3 4 Erase Bank 2515 File View Help Stat Config Presets Update System Preset Information Name Band FM E Frequency F750 3 T Mons Erase Preset Bank My Presets My Presets A My Presets A My Presets Band Frequency Mono 1 WXYZ FM 88 70 No My Presets A My Presets A Erase Preset Bank 2d Are you sure you want to erase this Preset Bank 2 co 4 m co 4 c0 en 2 I9 My Presets Add Bank Rename Bank Reset Presets lt Back Next gt 4 Advanced Settings The T2 software contains several specialized settings for more advanced setup Clicking on view and selecting Advanced will expand the tabs as discussed in the next section to allow access to this functionality 4 0 Advanced Config The T2 software allows for more advanced settings that if necessary allow you to tweak the tuner s operation 4 0 Advanced Config File View Help Stat Config Preset
23. M Update System Bank 4 Name Band Frequency Mono High Cut Level Preset Information My Presets A 1 WMKV FM 8930 Yes High 0 Jue _ My Presets 2 WNKU FM 8370 Yes High 0 dB Name WMKV My Presets A 3 WGUC FM 9030 Yes High 0 Band FM My Presets A 4 FM 9170 Yes High 0dB My Presets 5 WOFX FM 9250 Yes High 0 dB Frequency 8330 My Presets 6 WFCJ FM 9370 Yes High 0dB My Presets 7 WVMX FM 9410 Yes High 0dB Mono My Presets A 8 WMOJ FM 9490 Yes High 0 My Presets A 3 WYGY FM 9650 Yes High 0 Erase Preset My Presets A 0 wiw AM 700 Yes 22kHz 0dB My Presets B 1 WOXY FM 9770 Yes 0 Advanced My Presets B 2 WRRM FM 98 50 Yes High 0dB E My Presets B 3 WHKO FM 9910 Yes Hih 0dB m My Presets 4 WIZF FM 10090 Yes High 0 My Presets B 5 WKRO FM 101 90 Yes High 0 My Presets B 6 WEBN FM 10270 Yes High My Presets B 7 WGRR FM 10350 Yes High 0dB My Presets 8 WTUE FM 10470 Yes High 0 My Presets 3 WUBE FM 10510 Yes High 0 My Presets 0 WaAgZ FM 9730 Yes High 0dB Add Bank Rename Bank Reset Presets 5 2 Level This slider changes the signal level of the station This is especially useful for stations such as many Public Broadcasting System affiliates that broadcast an uncompressed signal with lower volume level than other stations This makes it possible for all stations to have the s
24. NON ISOLE A L INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES D INSTRUCTIONS D UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES l CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT ELECTRIQUE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQU D INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE L HUMIDITE Page 2 11 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 autres appareils g n rant de la chaleur incluant les amplificateurs producteurs de chaleur Ne pas n gliger
25. SP circuitry combined with NuVo s patent pending Remote Active Antenna provide remarkable radio reception even when radio stations are typically difficult to receive The T2 XM satellite tuner provides the full range of stations direct into your home Listening selections are streamed in real time to all the Display Pads throughout the NuVo Concerto System The included XM antenna makes satellite reception for the home easy and reliable The T2 is packed with many powerful features and is designed to integrate seamlessly with any distributed audio system This manual is a guide to making the installation complete and for making the most of your T2 Tuner When properly installed the T2 will provide years of listening enjoyment Table of Contents Basic Features IV Stand alone Front Panel Use of the T2 Front Panel page 6 Tuning a Desired Station Back Panel page 7 Step Tune Mode page 17 RC3 Remote Control page 8 Seek Tune Mode page 17 Installing the NV T2 Dual Tuner Scan Tune Mode page 17 Stereo Audio Conncetions page 9 Direct Numeric Tuning page 17 Direct IR Control page 9 Radio Data Service page 17 R Pass Thru page 10 Signal Strength Stereo Indicator page 18 AM FM and XM Antenna Input page 11 Using the Memory Feature page 18 Proper Location of the XM Antenna page 12 Source Switching page 18 Subscribing to the XM Service page 12 V Using the T2 with the Concerto NuVoNet 11 Front Panel Menu Controls AM FM Setting Up the Tuner for NuVoNet pag
26. 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 gt THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT A A 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 A 10 13 15 16 Pagel 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 polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the Ot
27. The field will display MONO if Force Mono is enabled from the MENU This indicator and Stereo lock information will be displayed upon tuning to a new station If RDS Receive is ON see previous section then the indicator and Stereo lock Tuner A SELECT 102 7 Stereo information will be displayed momentarily until valid WXYZ RDS PSN data has been received then it will be FM STEREO AM WEATHER BUSTO replaced by that data COR D S Using the Memory Feature Memory is used to store a specific display for future reference This is useful for referencing specific RDS Fig 25 or XM information later It can be used for viewing a song title and artist that you might need to recall at a later date By pressing the Memory button with a ESTE S56 single tap whatever information is scrolling on the Pes Oe 5 d ER display at that time will automatically be saved in the first memory position Page 19 NUVO IV Using the T2 with the Concerto NuVoNet Setting Up the Tuner for NuVoNet The T2 must be set for one of the Concerto source inputs 1 6 This can be done at the front panel when the tuner is first turned on in the T2 Configurator software or through the front panel advanced menu The best way to utilize the T2 with NuVoNet is to set up the T2 options in the included Configurator software and then download the configuration through the rear panel RS232 port It may be necessary to use a USB to RS232 adapter
28. a Audio Balance Bass EQ TrebleEQ Tuning Parameters ais I Fine Tuning UE run d 2 E Seek Scan Levels 3 rE ele FM Level2 Medum z T T T aM Level2 Medium z Fos Con Dec Vm sean lt Back Nest 12 4 2 Tuning Parameters This section determines how the 2 tunes up and down Seek Scan Levels for each band FM AM and Weatherband sets the signal strength parameter for searching stations The lowest level 0 causes the tuner to stop at any frequency with a very low signal Level 4 High stops only when a very strong signal is detected The factory default is Level 2 Medium which searches for a moderate signal This setting changes the necessary signal threshold which is the minimum signal level required for the T2 to recognize it and lock on to the frequency 4 2 Tuning Parameters Nuvo T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH 33 Modified 5 xl File View Help Stat Presets Categories FM Freas AM Freas Update System NuVo Net Operating Made FFE AUX Input Brightness Level 8 Enable Tuner Source 1 Regional Setup Tuner B Source 2 T Region USA amp Canada x Gain F Automatically Tum Tuner on Pre Emphasis 75 pS when power is applied FM Min FT 2 FM Max 07 90 az Max 1 20 ij FM Step pa Step D Audio Tien Balance B
29. ame volume level as the user accesses presets 5 1 Level Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati 33 Modified E ict xl File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freas AM Freqs Update System Bank Band Frequency Mono High Cut Level Preset Information My Presets A WMKV FM 8930 Yes Hih 0d My Presets 2 WNKU FM 6970 Yes High Bene My Presets A 3 WGUC FM 090 Yes High 4 dB Baaj My Presets 4 WXU FM 9170 Yes High E My Presets A 5 WOFK FM 9250 Yes High Frequency 8080 My Presets 6 WFCI FM 9370 Yes Hih 0d My Presets 7 WMX FM 9410 Yes High OdB Mono My Presets A 8 WMOJ FM 9490 Yes High 04 My Presets A 9 WYGY FM 96 50 Yes High B Erase Preset My Presets A 0 AM 700 Yes 22kHz DdB My Presets B 1 W OXY FM 9770 Yes High Advanced My Presets 2 WARM FM 9850 Yes High 0d iahcutHign My Presets B 3 WHKO FM 9910 Yes High 0 dB My Presets 4 wizF FM 10090 Yes High OdB My Presets B 5 FM 10190 Yes Hih 0d My Presets B amp WEBN FM 10270 Yes High 0d My Presets 7 FM 10350 Yes Hih OdB My Presets B 8 WIUE FM 10470 Yes High OdB My Presets B 9 FM 105 10 Yes Hih OdB My Presets B 0 6 0 Categories unique feature of the 2 is the ability to set up categories of listening These are genre selections that automatically tune through station
30. ass EQ TrebleEQ Tuning Parameters Fine Tuning 1 3 E Seek Scan Levels ream it it T T AM Level 2 Weather Level 0 Low Level 1 Center 0d 0 Reset Config lt Back Nest 2 Level3 Level 4 High 4 3 Fine Tuning When checked Fine Tuning changes the tuning standard for FM from the default tuning to 05 MHz step tuning and AM will tune by single kHz increments rather than the default 10 kHz for USA and Canada and 9 kHz for Europe The smaller tuning steps allow access to all station frequencies 4 3 Fine Tuning T2 Tuner Configurator Jones House v1 Modified E zx Fie View Help Start Config Presets Categories FM Freqs Freqs Update System NuVo Net Operating Mode Brightness Level 8 Max x Tuner A Stand Alone 21 Regionai Seu Tuner B Stend Alone z Region USA amp Canada z j Automatically Tum Tuner on sense pe 2 when power is applied FMMn FT 4 AM Min FT 1 FM Max 107 90 4 AM Max 1720 E FM Step 20 EJ AM 4 Audio Output Level Balance Bass EQ TrebleEQ Tuning Perameters F Fine Tuning Seek Scan Levels 3 Level 2 Medium AM Level 2 Medium Le Lal Le Weather Level 2 Medium Reset Config Back Next gt
31. atherband and station frequency or the XM station being received Preset RDS Display This is a display of customized preset information or RDS Radio Data Service information transmitted with the station s broadcast NuVoNet allows this to scroll automatically on the Concerto Display Pads pg 20 Stereo This indicates whether the FM signal reception is stereo No display indicates mono The T2 software allows an FM station preset to be set in mono mode pg 23 Signal Strength This indicates the level of signal being received at the tuned frequency The signal level refers only to AM or FM band signals Select Knob Turning the knob scrolls through the T2 menu options pressing the knob selects the displayed menu option When not in menu mode the Select knob tunes up and down Pushing the knob selects the station Category Up and Down This function requires the use of the T2 installation software for AM FM use The XM categories are predefined by XM Categories allow station selection to be set up according to specific listening genres Numeric Buttons These buttons are programmable for direct station preset access Customized alphanumeric strings can be defined in the setup software pg 23 They can also be used for direct frequency tuning for AM FM or XM station tuning These custom strings are displayed on the Display Pads of an integrated Concerto system whenever a preset is accessed Display Button This button toggles between RDS i
32. cond satellite Terrestrial Many areas have terrestrial signal repeaters to boost the satellite signal This is useful where a satellite signal might be impeded This menu function shows the of error in the terrestrial signal If the satellite signal is good the terrestrial signal is not necessary Info Version This tells you what firmware version is currently loaded on the T2 Test Status This is for factory diagnostic use only Advanced Settings Diagnostics is the only XM function not included in the AM FM choices This is an XM customer service function Typically you do not have to do anything with this selection If you have a question about XM operation the XM customer service representative may ask for the information on the diagnostic display XM Display Button The front panel control is identical for AM FM and XM with the exception of the Display button Each push of the Display button toggles through four display choices The top line of the display always shows the XM station choice and station P Name Title This is the default setting and displays the name of the artist or talk show host and title of the song or show being broadcast fig 19 Name This display shows the name of the artist or show host being broadcast fig 20 Title This displays only the title of the song or show being broadcast fig 21 Category This shows the station s genre category as defined by XM fig 22 Fig 19 SELECT
33. d in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system Furthermore the AMBE R voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form The software is licensed solely for use within this product Page 12 NUVO Il Front Panel Menu Controls AM FM Fig Menu Option Tieg 1 2 3 4 5 6 E EE The T2 has many settings available in the menus This allows for specialized set up options for tuner operation The menuis 22222 accessed from the front panel by pressing and holding the MENU button Once in menu mode you can scroll through the menu options by turning the Select knob clockwise CW to move forward and counterclockwise CCW to move backward As the Select knob moves through the menu the choices appear on that tuner s display The top line contains the name of the current menu selection The bottom line shows the menu choices When the desired menu option appears on the display pressing the Select knob enters the menu choice When the desired menu setting is made pressing the Select knob saves it see menu option tr
34. de n importe quelle facon 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 apparei 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 Precautions For U S Models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding systems of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC Information for the User Caution Changes or modifications by the user that are not expressly DISCHARGE UNIT approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the NEC SECTION user s authority to operate the equipment GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NOTE POWER SERVICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the GROUPING ELECTRODE limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SYSTEM NEC ART 290 rules These Limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate
35. e 19 Exit Menu page 13 Making Sure Your Concerto Is Ready page 19 Force Mono page 13 Making the Connection page 20 Brightness page 13 Operating the T2 with the Concerto Display Pad Advanced Settings Tuning by Categories page 20 Operating Mode page 14 Radio Data Service page 20 Regional Setup page 14 Direct Numeric Entry Tuning page 20 Fine Tuning page 14 Source Switching page 20 seek Threshold page 14 V T2 Configuration Software Audio Settings page 15 1 0 Start page 21 Auto On page 15 2 0 Config page 21 AUX Input page 16 3 0 Presets page 22 Noise Blanking page 16 Advanced Settings Rs232 Communication page 16 4 0 Advanced Config page 23 111 Front Panel Menu Control XM 5 0 Advanced Presets page 25 Signal Status page 16 6 0 Categories page 25 Info page 16 7 0 Update System page 26 Advanced Settings Troubleshooting page 28 Diagnostics page 16 n NM XM Display Button page 16 NV T2DF Specifications page 30 Page4 NUVO NV T2DF Wiring Diagram NV T2PAS TRIGGER TRIGGER NuVoNet L ON 12V ON 12V WR PARS THRU POVBERED ANTENNA SYSTEM L e jun mom FIXED pun dg OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER el amos v m OHS x2 FIXED Eae FIXED ZA D ee amp connect To Usenvsict C ee eee 4 INPUT ARIABI dex ee wes ues im we D eee Jo
36. ee fig 11 Pressing the MENU button once while you are in the menu options moves you up one level Pressing and holding the MENU button exits the menu mode Con Con Con Con Con Con Stand alone previous menu Western Europe previous menu Australia New Zealand USA Custom previous menu Disabled Enabled FM Threshold AM Threshold Weather Bass previous menu Treble Output Level Disabled previous menu Enabled Disabled previous menu Enabled Balance gt Exit Menu When you first enter the menu choices the first HE Pi choice is to exit the menu which takes you back to normal ey oo TEE turner operation 25 Force Mono This is useful feature when a stereo pair of 18 88 speakers is not available or if the signal of a station is weak TE TE Forcing the signal to mono eliminates a weak station from 5 HE eee flipping in and out of stereo reception If RDS display is OFF or if there is no valid RDS data the display will indicate Brightness This changes the intensity of each tuner s display The level choices range from 1 8 The default level is the brightest level 8 fig 11 Info Version This tells you what firmware version is currently loaded on the T2 Fig 12 Test Status This is for factory diagnostic use only TunerA SELECT Brightness low lHigh FM STEREO AM WEATHER PUSH TO CAR D S ENTER Page 13 Set AUX Gain previous menu
37. eset ENT This button duplicates the enter function of the Enter button 3 Source Buttons These four buttons select each of the four available audio sources within the T2 Page8 Installing the NV T2 Dual Tuner Stereo Audio Connections Each tuner has two audio output jacks One is a stereo RCA connection and the other is a stereo 3 5mm mini The RCA output is an individual left and right channel connection made with a standard RCA cable The other end is connected to the corresponding audio input on the back panel of the audio amplifier An example of this is one of the source inputs on the back panel of a NuVO audio distribution system fig 1 The 3 5mm stereo output labeled AUDIO OUTPUT is also available for system connection Compatible cables are available with the male mini connection on each end or with a Fig 2 stereo RCA connection on one end fig 2 Direct IR Control The T2 is designed for IR control via IR received by an audio distribution system In the NuVo Simplese or Essentia audio distribution systems the IR emitter outputs act as a repeater to IR signals incident on the system keypads The T2 s wired IR connector is a 3 5mm two conductor mono jack labeled IR INPUT Using a mono mini to mini patch cable connect the IR emitter output of a Simplese or Essentia Main Unit to the IR INPUT on the T2 The two tuners in the T2 respond to separate IR codes so t
38. essary for tuning using Seek or Scan Regional Setup AM FM Use Only USA This setting is optimized for the United States and Canada European Western This setting is optimized for Western Europe Australia This setting is optimized for all of Australia New Zealand This setting covers all of New Zealand These four settings cover most of the worldwide tuning standards For operation in countries outside Fig 13 of these geographic regions you may need to use the advanced settings in the T2 Configurator software for Tuner SELECT customizing the regional tuning standard see pg 24 T2 Configuration Software Advanced Settings Seek Threshold Fine Tuning AM FM Use Only Low High The fine tuning feature enables tuning with a smaller FM STEREO AM WEATHER frequency step to include more station frequency possibilities DRD S which may be used in areas allowing many low power broadcast stations FM The standard tuning for North America and Australia is 200 MHz steps and the standard for Europe and New Zealand is 100 MHz steps Fine tuning automatically drops the tuning steps to 05 MHz increments AM The North America standard for AM tuning is in 10 kHz steps and Europe is 9 kHz AM fine tuning goes in 1 kHz steps Page 14 NUVO Audio Settings These selections are intended for AM FM and XM stand alone applications They should be left at default settings for NuVo audio systems These systems
39. he tuner location XM Antenna Input The proprietary active XM antenna shipped with the XM model tuners is connected in the same way as the AM FM antenna A single run of RG6 coaxial cable is necessary for the signal for both XM tuners in the case of the dual XM model or AM FM and XM model For best performance it is best to use a good quality quad sheilded cable The AM FM and XM model tuner requires the use of the NV AAC signal combiner to bring both the AM FM and XM signals to the tuner fig 9 An XM signal attenuator part number NV PPFAM6 is included in the XM package This allows for a cable length less than 80 feet Without this attenuator the XM signal will overpower the receiver The attenuator should be located at the back of the tuner at the antenna input for the dual XM model NV T2DX or at the XM side of the AM FM and XM signal combiner NV T2FXC for the combination XM AM FM model NV T2FX see fig 9 Page 11 NUVO Proper Location of the XM Antenna Fig 9 Location of the XM antenna is critical to proper performance E NV T2FX Dual AM FM There cannot be any obstructions between the antenna and the Weather Band and XM southern sky This means that any possible interference from Use any commercially irs available barrel connector or buildings trees or other structures must be avoided connection plate as shown in t
40. he diagram The most common location is mounted to the eve of the home s amm exterior If you are using the eve as the location of the antenna be careful to locate it low enough that the roof over hang does not obstruct the antenna from clear sky fig 10 Any Le outside location will suffice For best performance the The conectan antenna should be mounted vertically and placed at HE antenna can be approximately a 45 angle Again see fig 10 This angle is uptozooft For XM cable distances less than 80 feet use the included NV PPFM6 closer to 50 or 60 if you are in the extreme southern portion of the United States signal attentuator Subscribing to the XM Service XM satellite radio provides 100 channels of music news sports comedy talk and entertainment Each of the T2 XM For XM reception the RG6 cable tuner modules require a subscription from XM Listeners can between the tuner signal combiner mo and antenna must be within subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www xmradio com or by 120ft calling Xm s Listener Care at 800 852 9696 Have the Radio ID ready This is found by tuning to channel 0 on the tuner on Fig 10 the tuner s back panel or on the packaging Please note that XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Warning Against Reverse Engineering Itis prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer or manipulate any technology incorporate
41. he direct IR input replaces the need for external IR emitters placed over the IR receiver windows on the front of the unit fig 3 This connection is not used when using the Concerto NuVoNet system The NuVo Essentia and Simplese systems are used for example but the T2 is compatible with any audio system that is capable of repeating IR NUVO IR Pass Thru The mini jack labeled IR pass thru mini connection is used for connecting forwarded IR signals to an audio component connected to the auxiliary audio input Using the Aux Input The T2 is equipped with an auxiliary audio input labeled AUX IN This will accept an audio signal from an external component This is most useful as an additional local source or an additional source in a multi zone audio system The auxiliary input is a stereo RCA connection and requires a standard RCA cable for the connection fig 4 This must be enabled through the advanced menu which is accessed through the Select Knob on the face of the T2 see Menu Controls AUX Input pg 14 or in the T2 Configurator software see Using the T2 Configurator Software pg 22 An additional advanced feature is the ability to set the gain of the auxiliary signal to match the output signal level of the T2 Once the auxiliary input is enabled it is selected from the remote using the AUX button fig 5 or by pressing the Source button for either Tuner A o
42. her 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 or moisture NUVO FRENCH Danger L exposition a des niveaux ele
43. llows the T2 to settle on a frequency for 5 seconds and then automatically go to the next frequency To select the station push the ENT button before the T2 resumes station scanning Scan tuning is initiated by pressing the PLAY button also labeled Scan see fig 29 Tuning by Categories The provided genre categories are defined in the T2 Configuration software see NV T2DF Configuration Software Advanced Settings Categories pg 24 You can use the stop and pause buttons also labeled Categories to scroll up or down through the defined categories Once you have chosen a category the Seek up and Seek down buttons will automatically tune through any frequency within that category selection Page 21 Fig 29 Again the categories and the frequencies within each category must be first assigned within the T2 Configuration software Radio Data Service The Display Pad will scroll received Radiotext data if the tuned station is broadcasting it and if signal strength is sufficient When a defined preset is selected the name of that preset will appear on the display momentarily If Radiotext RDS data is being broadcast it will then automatically begin scrolling This takes a few moments while the information buffers Direct Numeric Entry Tuning Accessing direct tuning is done by pressing the 10 button see fig 27 This toggles between banks of presets the T2 Configurator software al
44. lows for 10 banks each with 10 presets and direct tune When Direct Tune appears on the display a frequency can be numerically entered using the numeric keypad on the Display Pad When you are entering a frequency number it is not necessary to enter the decimal i e 102 7 The entered numbers will appear on the display When the ENT button is pressed the T2 will tune to that station Source Switching radio band aux input The bottom row of buttons on the Concerto Display Pad are assigned FM AM WX Weather Band and Aux Changing the T2 source is done simply by pressing one of those four buttons see fig 29 NUVO T2 AM FM Configuration Software Basic setup and operation of the T2 is easily done from the front panel the included T2RC3 remote or the Concerto Display Pad The T2 package includes the T2 Configurator setup software designed to quickly move you through the Tuners setup options in a methodical fashion and allow access to the more advanced setup features Configurations are saved as files in the software s Config folder Once complete configurations can be used as templates for future installations 1 0 Start The start tab allows you to load an existing configuration or create a new one You can also retrieve a configuration from the T2 and edit it 1 0 Start Concerto T 2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified File View Help Stat Config Presets Update System Load
45. nformation on and off Memory Button The memory button provides you with a personal notepad to store and recall artist and song information originating from RDS or XM data being broadcast for future reference Menu This button enters and exits the menu mode pg 14 Pre Dir This toggles between numeric preset selection and direct station input Source This button toggles between the available modes AM FM WX Weather Band Aux or XM input on the XM versions Page 6 ANTENNA INPUT ji SYSTEM Back Panel CHE 10 Antenna Input Coax F connector brings in the signal input from the NuVo NV T2FAA AM FM or the NV T2XAA XM active antenna pg 11 Aux Input This stereo RCA connector is enabled through the advanced menu options pg 14 and allows an additional audio source to be connected and accessed through the tuner source selection Audio Output A Stereo RCA output allows the tuner audio signal to be connected to an amplifier source such as the NuVo Simplese Essentia and Concerto audio distribution systems Trigger ON This voltage output provides a constant 12 volts when the Tuner is turned on Audio Output This is a second stereo output designed to work with a tip ring sleeve 3 5mm stereo connection IR Pass Thru This 3 5mm connection is used to link IR control between two or more components used in the same installation IR Input The single IR Input accepts a mono 3
46. ng the button again will restore fig 25 RDS and display RDS receive ON Each press of the Display button toggles between on and off Pressing and holding the Memory button puts the T2 in memory recall mode Turning the Select knob will scroll up through the saved displays starting with the most recently saved The T2 has the ability to save up to 10 displays When a new display is saved it will automatically place that information in the first slot Source Switching Pushing the Source button scrolls between AM FM Signal Strength Stereo Indicator WX Weather Band and Auxiliary Aux modes The The signal strength indicator responds to the field strength of the received carrier signal fig 24 This indicator has seven discrete levels with a single point at the bottom of the character space indicating a signal just detectable by the tuner and a very strong auxiliary mode is optional and must be turned on through the T2 Configuration software see NV T2DF Configuration software advanced settings pg 24 or through the advanced settings menu accessed at the front panel see Front Panel Menu Controls signal indicated by four lines of increasing length above 3 dots Stereo indication is also provided when the tuner is successfully decoding FM Multiplex stereo stations The field will be blank if stereo reception is not possible due to weak signal conditions or if the station is broadcasting in Fig 24 monaural mono
47. ou have turned on and whether or not each category is used 7 0 Update System 7 1 Download Configuration The final step in the setup is to download the configuration to the T2 via either its Rs232 serial port or the USB port At download the system gives three options Download configuration to both tuners or to either Tuner A or Tuner B When you select an option a window Will appear with a download progress bar 74 Download Configuration Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH v33 Modified _ Ael x File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM AM Update System rm Status Sending Configuration Tuner Page 27 NUVO 7 2 Successful Download When the download is complete a final window will appear indicating that all the information has downloaded successfully Actual download time will vary based on your computer s processing capabilities 7 2 Successful Download NuVo T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati 0 aisi xi View Help File ie H Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freqs AM Fregs Update System x 1 Tuners updated sucessfully can t control the Tuner A or Tuner B from Display Pads even though my Concerto Configuration has these tuners enabled as sources in the Concerto Configuration loaded My Tuner A or Tuner B display periodically says Error no Concerto Connected My Tuner A or Tuner B display periodicall
48. r Tuner B on the face ofthe T2 and stepping through FM AM and WX Weather Band to Aux On the XM models the source button simply toggles between XM reception and the auxiliary input fig 6 Fig 4 Auxiliary Audio Source Fig 5 Fig 6 _ TunerA SELECT DISPLAY MEMORY MENU PREIDIR SOURCE ON OFF du NEIT OOOO eR d 9 i Q mm 00000 CORDS Page 10 NuVO AM FM Antenna Input Fig 7 The T2 ships with a proprietary active AM FM antenna This antenna is designed to work only with the NuVo T2 series AM FM tuners It can be located up to 200 feet from the tuner location and we recommend 75 ohm RG 6 coaxial cable with a standard F style connector on each end Simply attach the cable to the connector at the bottom of the antenna and into antenna canbe located the Antenna Input on the T2 fig 7 Once connected the T2 up to 200 feet from the should immediately receive broadcast signals and RDS Radio T2 Tuner Data Service when it is available The NuVo amplified We recommend placing the antenna inside in an attic or as high as possible for the best possible AM and FM reception fig 8 A 2 meter 6 foot pre terminated coaxial cable is provided with the tuner package for testing the antenna connection or if you choose to place the antenna close to t
49. s Categories FM Freqs AM Update System 1 NuVo Net Operating Mode Brightness Level 8 Tuner amp Stand Alone elc Stand Alone Region USA amp Canada z r Automatically Tum Tuner on Pre Emphasis 75 p5 v when power is applied FMM AM Min E30 zd 0790 AM Maxcf720 FM Step 0 20 E sej 9 Audio To Balance BasEQ TrebeEQ Tuning Parameters alle Fine Tuning E 2 Seek Scan Levels Page 24 NUVO 4 1 Custom Regional Setup Some countries operate at a tuning standard outside the four preset regions The Custom setting allows specific parameters One determining factor for tuning is the Pre emphasis The two choices for this a are SOUS microseconds and 75u5 The custom setting also allows for specific setting of the minimum and maximum tuning capability and the individual tuning steps for FM and AM 44 Custom Regional Setup NuVo T2 Tuner Configurator v1 Modified 15 x File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freas Freas Update System M NuVo Net Operating Mode mari Level Ma AUX Input Tuner A Stand Alone Regional Setup Enable Tuner B Stand Alone e Region Custom M Gain _ 1 FM Min Mn 30 3 107 30 1720 FMStepf020 2 AMSes 0 H a
50. s within that genre Typical categories are sports talk rock classical The T2 software has 38 pre loaded categories available These are easily turned off if you do not intend to use them or new categories can be added to best fit the user s needs Every radio market area has a list of AM and FM stations available through a website www radiolocator com Here you will find a list of stations approximate signal strength and the appropriate listening genres This can be a useful tool for setting up a template for all of your tuner configurations 6 1 Categories Tab By highlighting categories within the categories tab you can then click on the On Off button to turn that category off This prevents unused categories from being displayed when scrolling through the category selections If you know you will not use a category you can delete it all together or add a specific category that is not listed Any of the categories can be given a customized name by clicking on the rename button NUVO 6 1 Categories Tab Nu o T2 Tuner Configurator Cincinnati OH 33 Modified E 15 xj File View Help Stat Config Presets Categories FM Freas AM Freqs Update System Information Weather On Traffic On Current Affairs On Finance On No Travel On Leasure On Documentary On Science On Public Radio On College On Yes Education On Yes Drama On Culture On
51. service automatically allows for genre selection but for AM FM use these categories must be defined in the T2 configurator software see NV T2DF Configurator software Assigning Categories Once you have decided on the categories you want to use and assigned specific station frequencies you will always have that template for future use To enter Category tuning press the Category up or down keys This will scroll to the next assigned category with each push When a category is selected turning the Select knob will step through all the frequencies within that category fig 23 Direct Numeric Tuning The T2 allows for direct numeric entry To get to the Direct mode press the PRE DIR button until DIRECT TUNE appears on the display Then pressing the numeric buttons in sequence for the desired AM FM frequency or XM station and pressing the Select knob will tune to that station Fig 23 H E Taner SOOO mn 90000 9 o olo 3 Li Preset Tuning The T2 is able to store 10 preset stations in each of up to 10 banks of presets This allows a total of 100 presets The factory default is two banks of presets but more banks can be added or deleted in the T2 Configurator software Saving a preset is done simply by tuning to a desired station and pressing and holding one of the numeric buttons until the display reads Preset Saved Once a preset is saved banks of presets are accessed by pressing the PRE DIR but
52. stable 50 dB Min 10 dB V 44 x 430 x 270 1 75 X17 X 10 625 11mm 433 in 110 x 520 x 345 4 33 x 20 48 x 4 33 34 75 4 5 10 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 AM Section Tuning Range IF Frequency Usable Sensitivity Auto Scan Sensitivity Image Rejection Audio Section Output level Impedance General Input Voltage Power Consumption operating Power Consumption standby Memory Backup Infrared Section Input Voltage Input Carrier Frequency Polarity 522 to 1720 kHz 450 kHz 25 dB S N Adjustable 50 dB Min Adjustable 560 ohms 90 264V 50 60 Hz 10W Max 3W Max Indefinite 3 15V 38 kHz nominal Active High ED SATELLITE mmm RADiO U The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc NuVo Technologies 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati Ohio 45238 USA www nuvotechnologies com Ph 513 347 2180
53. ton and then pressing the appropriate number button accesses the desired preset Radio Data Service RDS Information and Display Modes The Radio Data Service is a format FM broadcasters can use to send artist and song information with their broadcast Although this service is gaining in popularity all stations do not yet use it If a station is broadcasting RDS the T2 will automatically scroll what is being received The Program Status Name PSN data field up to 8 characters will appear in the upper right of the display This was intended by RDS system architects to display a station name such as a call sign The Radiotext field up to 64 characters will be displayed on the second line and Will scroll if it exceeds 16 characters The Radiotext message will be displayed on Display Pads in an integrated Nuvo Concerto system Radiotext was intended for display of artist and title information Page18 NUVO Actual use of these data fields is not regulated and they may vary significantly in content between stations If you choose not to have RDS information displayed pressing the Display button will then indicate RDS receive OFF In this state Stereo indication and a signal strength indicator will replace the PSN field on the top line and only the station and bump all previously saved displays down one frequency will be displayed on a connected zone s Display number 10 will automatically drop off the list Display Pad Pressi
54. ves 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 8 6 432 1 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 90 93 95 97 100 103 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 evees 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 A A 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 CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX
55. y says Error source address not in Concerto Configuration Does your Concerto Configuration have Tuner A or Tuner B set up as a source using the provided T2 library Is the Tuner configured for Operating Mode matching the source numbers you set up in the Concerto Configuration This can be done from the front panel MENU Adv Settings selection or with the T2 Configurator Is the T2 connected to the NuvoNet through your EZ Port Connect the Nuvonet IN port on the rear of the T2 to one of the Peripheral Device ports on your Concerto EZ Port The source numbers assigned in your Concerto Configuration do not match the Operating Mode selection for the tuner Change either one to match the other Page 28 NUVO Troubleshooting The song name displayed on my Display Pad does not match what I m hearing When I use Seek or Scan tuning the tuner misses some stations that can receive in the manual STEP tune mode There is a lot of hiss and extra noise on some of the AM stations want to have another audio source connected to the AUX input but have no audio when switch to that source The system will forward currently broadcasted Radio Data Service RDS RadioText data from the station tuned Unfortunately many stations do not keep this information current in all cases Congratulations your listening area is relatively free from interference You should lower the seek threshold by going to M
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