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1. 00 00 00 d 00 00 NUVO Troubleshooting Symptom When the keypad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the speakers and the keypad does not work When the keypad is plugged in it just flashes and has no functionality The keypad or keypads will not change source independently They all change source at the same time All the keypads change when a source is selected on only one With the keypads plugged in the POWER LED on the front of the amplifier will not turn on Probable Cause Improperly wired CATS cable Assigning duplicate addresses to multiple keypads Source Grouping is turned on The keypads are set for Source Grouping One or more improperly wired CATS cables 18 Remedy Check that you are using the 568A or B Wiring standard see Section I Crimping CATS wire The best way to know is to use a CATS tester Each keypad must have a unique address set with the Zone Address rotary switch located on the back of the keypad see Section VI Installing the Simplese keypads page 10 Each keypad has the ability to be set as a source group or remain independent Use the Mute button and the Source 3 button to turn the Source Group feature on and off see Section VI Source Grouping page 11 Pressing the MUTE and Source 3 button simultaneously sets the Source Grouping feature This will cause multiple keypads to always share t2. SERIAL PORT PINOUTS 3 5mm stereo jack Tip A4D RECEIVE from System Controller Ring A4D TRANSMIT to System Controller Sleeve Common groundl SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS RS232 RTS CTS or software flow control XON XOFF NOT required 9600 baud 8N1 protocol RULES OF PROTOCOL 1 Inthis document actual characters in a string are presented in bold type All numerical fields are coded as ASCII digit characters 3 Each Command string is STARTED with an ASCII character and terminated by a lt CR gt character OD hexadecimal Each response string issued by the A4D will START with an ASCII and be terminated with a lt CR gt character OD hexadecimal 4 If a command has an error in it does not adhere to exact command syntax the A4D will respond with a lt CR gt string 5 Whenever queuing multiple commands to the A4D the host program should pause for 50 milliseconds between commands to prevent buffer overruns NUVO POWER ON STATE 1 Each zone is OFF until ON command is received 2 Each zone s settings will be as last set by zone keypad combinations indicated and as stored in microcontroller non volatile memory Factory default settings prior to any initiated zone keypad changes are A BASS 0 Bass FLAT B TREB 0 Treble FLAT C GRPO SOURCE GROUPING OFF If these zone settings are overridden by the commands that follow in this document the overridden values are volatile In other words these parame
3. from 1 to 4 RESPONSE ZOxISO_UNDO lt CR gt NOTE This command ENABLES the ALL OFF and the PARTY MODE feature for the targeted zone and allows the zone to be controlled by other enabled zones using these features The ISO UNDO command has the same effect as issuing this command once for all four Zones This command is non volatile This setting will persist until ISOlate ZONES command is issued to the unit even after power is removed from the unit 25 NUVO NuVo Technologies 2395 Arbor Tech Drive Hebron Kentucky USA www nuvotechnologies com Ph 859 817 7200 0730
4. SYSTEM ALL PORT CONNECTION NUVO Simplese SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS pig Ahom CUT yy NUVO IV Installing the Simplese Amplifier The Simplese amplifier component is designed to be placed on a shelf or in a component rack Rack ear mounts are supplied with the system If you are using the rack ears and mounting the amplifier with other components you should remove the feet Remove the two screws at the front of each side of the lid and use the longer screws included with the rack ears to attach the ears to the Simplese amplifier The audio sources are plugged into the four source inputs on the back panel of the Simplese amplifier using stereo RCA cables fig 4 V IR Outputs The Simplese System ships with four IR emitters for transferring IR data from the keypad receivers located under the volume button to the IR receiver on each piece of source equipment There are two separate IR output sections on the back panel The 38Khz outputs are used for most audio sources The exception to this is cable and satellite boxes which operate at a higher IR carrier frequency closer to 56Khz A second source one and two 56Khz output is available for these devices It is important that the output being used for each source matches the source input number The outputs work individually with each source to allow independent source control Simply plug the emitter into the appropriate IR ou
5. 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 Table of Contents BOA MECN sc ey Un de in A por ob nie Page Wiring Diagram Page Front Panel Features 1 2 L L L L L R R R L R hh R k ku kk k bk Page Back Panel Features L o eee Page 5 Keypad Features Page 6 LRC Learning Remote Control Page 7 Installing the Simplese System in Your Home Prewire CATS Termination Page 8 II Speaker Wire Termination Page 9 lll Allport Termination and Installation Page 9 IV Installing the Simplese Amplifier Page 10 V IR Outputs Page 10 VI Keypad and Zone Setu Page 10 NUVO Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo Simplese System Simplese brings the best of today s digital technology to a true whole home audio system Listening to multiple audio sources from independent zones throughout the home has never been easier or more affordable The elegant UK style keypads allow independent selection of up to four different audio sources from up to four zones in the home They are available in white and black to help match a variety of decorating choices Gene
6. Adjust the bass level up or down by using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons The volume indicator LEDs will indicate the output level fig 7 Adjust treble response using the same process This is accessed by pressing the Mute and Source 2 buttons Once the desired setting is made press the Source button again to return the keypad to normal operation Source grouping is a feature that allows multiple zones in an open living space to always share the same source selection but still retain individual volume and on off control This is achieved by pressing Mute and Source 3 Volume Up enables the group function and Volume Down disables the group function and causes the keypad to operate independently of all other groups fig 8 Volume Reset The Simplese System keypads automatically reset the listening volume to a low level when all zones have been turned off and a zone is turned on again If a zone is turned off and turned back on before all the zones are turned off it will return at the previous volume level All Off All the zones in the system can be turned off simultaneously from any keypad by pushing and holding the power button until the keypad goes completely dark A single push and release of the power button will only turn that zone off If another zone is on the power button will remain lit The lit volume LED indicates the treble and bass levels P we S v 7 Press the Mute and lt Source 1 for bass sar contro
7. Lin NUVO Simplese SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS se conser fal CEOFCE ns VIII Using the Link Jack to Create Eight Zones Two separate Simplese Systems can be made to react as one using the back panel 3 5mm connection labeled LINK This requires the use of Y cables to link the source inputs and IR outputs A single stereo mini patch cable is then plugged into the LINK jack on both Simplese amplifiers This links the All Off command so when it is initiated at any of the zone keypads all eight zones will turn off fig 11 NUVO Simplese SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS Fig 11 NUVO Simplese SAKER AND DATA SIGNAL SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS 14 NUVO IX Mute Input and the NuVo MI1 The back panel of the Simplese amplifier has a 3 5mm mono input labeled MUTE This is designed to be used with the NuVo MI1 Mute Interface When the MI1 is connected the system will temporarily mute when the phone or doorbell rings fig 12 Fig 12 MADE IN CHINA The Ml 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 The back of the MI 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 door
8. PRESENCE OF NON INSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK 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 gt 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 Other A grounding
9. 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 eleves de bruit peut provoquer une pe
10. 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 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 RISQUE D INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE L HUMIDITE 11 12 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 la s curit que procure u
11. NUVO The Sound of LiVing NV A4DS UK 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 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 itis 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 i 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 THE
12. VERsion Firmware version query COMMAND VER lt CR gt RESPONSE MPU_A4D_vx yy lt CR gt x major version number yy minor version number EXTernal Mute ON Issued whenever the external mute first activates closure to ground and 0 whenever the external mute activates closure to ground RESPONSE EXTMON lt CR gt NOTE there is no command associated with this response it is always initiated by a change at the external mute input EXTernal Mute OFF Issued whenever external mute de activates open connection to ground RESPONSE EXTMOFF lt CR gt NOTE there is no command associated with this response it is always initiated by a change at the external mute input ISOlate ZONES firmware version 1 04 and up COMMAND ISO_ZONES lt CR gt RESPONSE ISO_ZONES lt CR gt NOTE This command DISABLES the ALL OFF and the PARTY MODE features so that each zone is independently controlled by its Keypad ONLY If the ON OFF button is held for three seconds or more while powering down the zone the volume will reset to 62 dB upon next power up If the ON OFF button is held for less than three seconds while powering down the zone the zone will return to the last volume setting upon next power up The ALLOFF command will have no effect and no response after this command is issued until ISOlate UNDO is issued This command is non volatile This setting will persist until ISOlate UNDO command is issued to the unit even afte
13. any keypad ALL Mute ON COMMAND ALLMON lt CR gt RESPONSE ALLMON lt CR gt ALL Mute OFF COMMAND ALLMOFF lt CR gt RESPONSE ALLMOFF lt CR gt Zone SouRCe COMMAND ZOxSRCp lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 p source from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone VOLume COMMAND ZOxVOLyy lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 yy level below max volume in dB 00 to 8 dB include lead O for all single digit values RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone VOLume Increase Zone volume by 1 dB COMMAND ZOxVOL lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone VOLume Decrease zone volume by 1 dB COMMAND ZOxVOL lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone MuTe ON COMMAND ZOxMTON lt CR gt x zone ff from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone MuTe OFF COMMAND ZOxMTOFF lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxXCONSR lt CR gt Returns zone output to currently connected source at previous volume setting Zone BASS COMMAND ZOxBASSyyy lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 yyy EQ level dB 12 to 0 flat to 12 in 2 dB increments RESPONSE Same as for ZOxSETSR lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 NOTE This command overrides a non volatile bass setting made on zone keypad using the specified combination of pressing the source 1 button while holding down the mu
14. bell chime to the Doorbell A or Doorbell B inputs on the back of the MI1 Polarity is not important for this connection NV MI front NV MI1 back 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 15 NUVO X The LSA40 Local Source Amplifier The LSA40 is highly versatile 40 watt stereo amplifier designed to be installed in a single gang low voltage ring An audio sensing feature allows the LSA40 to automatically amplify any incoming line level audio signal As described in fig 13 the LSA40 can be connected to the Simplese keypad allowing use with a local source or an incoming NuVo system source through a common pair of speakers in any zone Fig 13 NuVo System zone speakers Any NuVo System zone output can A two conductor wire is used as a voltage trigger from be wired to the LSA40 Local Source the LSA40 to the NuVo zone keypad When the zone is Amplifier turned on this allows to NuVo system audio to pass to the zone speakers When the zone is turned off the internal amplifier of the LSA40 is automatically Any stereo line level engaged source signal can be amplified through the local source speakers The connection from the LSA40 to the using the LSA40 E 4 Simplese keypads is done usin
15. e Level 2 Power 3 Mute 4 Source Selection 5 IR Receiver 6 Volume The level of the zone volume is indicated by these LEDs light emitting diodes The power button turns that keypad s zone on and off independently of the other zones Pressing and holding the power button turns all the zones off simultaneously The mute button temporarily silences any audio playing in that keypad s zone The source buttons independently select any of the four sources connected to the Simplese amplifier The selected source button will remain lit Each keypad has an IR infrared receiver located under the volume button for wireless control of the audio source equipment Independent audio volume level for each zone is controlled with these buttons NUVO LRC1 Learning Remote Control 1 Setup 2 Whole Home Control 3 Transport Buttons 4 Video Source Control 5 Source Volume 6 Numeric Buttons 7 Power Button i A0 CHIE 8 Channel up and down NV LRC1 9 Macro Buttons The setup button is used to place the remote control in program learn mode This section automatically performs the basic Simplese keypad functions The transport buttons perform basic source specific functions such as play stop pause forward and reverse These buttons are typically used by video eguipment for me
16. flawlessly fig 1 Step by Step Crimping Instructions l Strip a 2 to 3 inch portion of the insulation exposing the 4 twisted pairs 2 Untwist the wires and fan them out individually Arrange the wires into the correct color scheme as shown in Fig 1 3 Flatten the wires in their correct order and trim them evenly across the top Most crimp tools have a wire trimmer built in It is best to trim the wires to about 4 in length 4 While holding the wires flat between your thumb and forefinger insert the wires into the RJ45 connector so each 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 R45 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 CATS insulation It is necessary that the color scheme be repeated identically on each end of the wire Top view with tab down 1234 a 67 oo Pair 2 Pair 4 C C 3 Wires insert from this end Fig 1 EIA 568A wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable Pin 1 Green Stripe Green Orange Stripe Blue Blue Stripe Orange Brown Stripe Brown PN pNP N Note Colors listed as stripe are a white wire with a colored stripe Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Ste
17. g a green two pin screw down terminal The selected zone speaker output of the Generation D Simplese Allport is wired directly to the LSA40 LSA40 Back LSA40 Front AC Power Source 50 Watt AC power adapter supplied with the LSA40S 16 NUVO XIV NV LSA40PD Local Source Amplifier Power Distribution Hub The LSA4OPD is a great device for distributing the necessary DC power to up to 4 individual LSA40 amplifiers This allows the LSA40 components to be remotely located without the need for an external power supply in the zone fig 14 The LSA4OPD is typically located where the Simplese amplifier is installed The power from the head end to each of LSA40 locations is sent over standard 16 gauge speaker wire Fig 14 Eu ETC CCS CS SYSTEM The Allport receives the speaker and CAT5 wires from each zone and connects them to the Simplese Any NuVo System zone output can be wired to the LSA40 Local Source Amplifier 16 gauge 2 conductor speaker wire is required to send voltage from the LSA4OPD to four separate zones LSA40PD Back LSA40PD Front AC Power Source 200 Watt AC power adapter included with the LSA40PD 17 003 d 00 00 LE 60 db 00 00 JM 00 db
18. he same source see Section VI Zone EQ and Source Grouping page 11 Make sure that the amplifier is plugged into a reliable power source Test that the POWER LED on the amplifier turns on when the Allport Cable is unplugged and plugged in again Next unplug all the CATS cables from the Allport and plug them back in one at a time until the bad cable s is discovered NUVO Troubleshooting Symptom The IR emitters remain constantly lit The IR repeater does not properly control the audio source eguipment External amplifier NuVo P2100 or other model audio output creates a hum Probable Cause IR interference 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 Simplese does not correspond with the audio equipment you are controlling Ground loop 19 Remedy This is commonly caused by a security motion detector aimed at the keypad s IR receiver If possible redirect the motion detector Try to keep the keypad from strong direct sunlight This can also cause interference This can also be caused by an incorrect wire pinout at the CATS RJ45 termination Check using a CATS tester and re terminate if necessary Reposition the LED end of the emitter on the face of the source equipment 50 it is flashing directly over that source s IR receiver Make sure that the emitter plugged into IR Output 1 is actually going to sou
19. ifier This can be dedicated to an outdoor zone or large living area that would benefit from more than one pair of speakers NuVo manufactures a 200 watt stereo amplifier specifically designed for this purpose called the NuVo P2100 although any audio amplifier can be used with the lineouts The examples shown in this manual refer specifically to the P2100 The variable lineout is intended for use in a zone where you want the Simplese keypads to control the volume output of the external amplifier fig 9 The Zone 4 keypad controls the audio volume Diagram shown using the NuVo P2100 amplifier r z e e 1 3 1 grue LINK NUVO Simplese NUVO SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS Dn O0 o0 oe 13 NUVO The fixed lineout can be used for zones where it is more appropriate to have a separate volume control from the NuVo keypad for the external amplifier fig 10 A good example of this use would be an outdoor zone that is being used in conjunction with zone 4 All three versions zone 4 amplified output variable lineout and fixed lineout can be used simultaneously BB BB BE The additional speakers from zone 4 are TT co o controlled by a separate volume control Diagram shown using the NuVo P2100 I R 1 sae
20. l and Mute and Source 2 for treble control Fig 7 Fig 8 11 a FLAT 6dB o 648 a w a w VOLUME NT Group Disabled Group Enabled P VOLUME NUVO Master Mode All On The Simplese System has an All On feature Any keypad within the system which can be up to eight zones has the ability to become a master control for the entire house The master keypad will control zone on volume level and source selection for all other zones To place a keypad in Master Mode function simply press the Mute and Source 4 buttons simultaneously This will cause the volume indicator LED for that zone s keypad to flash continuously All other zones will then turn on to the same relative volume level and increase or decrease with the volume adjustment on the master keypad Any of the other zone keypads have the ability to override the master function by selecting a new source changing a local zone s volume control or by turning a local zone s keypad off and back on The Master Mode is turned off by repeating the sequence of pressing the Mute and Source 4 buttons 12 The lit volume LED will flash when the keypad is in Master Mode Press the Mute and Source 4 buttons to initiate the Master Mode NUVO VIT Using the fixed and Variable Lineouts Zone 4 is equipped with two types of pre amp lineouts for use with an additional ampl
21. n branchement polaris ou avec raccordement a 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 qualifi L intervention technique est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de n importe quelle fa on comme par
22. nu navigation and selection This is source specific volume control such as a TV or stereo receiver This is not used for NuVo zone volume These buttons provide source specific direct numeric access This power button is for source specific power on and off It is not for NuVo zone on and off This button provides source specific channel scrolling These buttons do not perform a given source function They can be used for programming multiple function macro commands NUVO Installing the Simplese System in Your Home I Prewire The Simplese System uses CAT5 cable for keypad control and either two or four conductor 16 gauge speaker wire All the wire is homerun from each zone to the location of the Allport connection hub Complete CAT5 Crimping Instructions The NuVo audio systems require CATS unshielded twisted pair UTP for communication between the keypads Display Pads and the main amplifier unit Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector The Simplese System can accommodate 2000 total feet of CATS cable For the most reliable operation it is best that no single run of CATS exceeds 250 feet The correct wiring scheme for the CATS cable is standard EIA TIA 568A Properly terminating the CATS cable is crucial for the operation of the system It is very important to use a good quality crimp tool and testing each end to end run with a CATS wire tester will insure that your system operates
23. one keypads are turned on Back Panel Features 1 Source Inputs 2 Zone 4 Lineouts 3 IR OUT 4 MUTE 5 STATUS 6 RS232 7 LINK 8 Allport Connection 9 AC Each of these stereo RCA inputs receives an audio signal from up to four independent audio sources These fixed and variable lineouts are used for attaching additional amplification to the zone 4 audio outputs These outputs are designed to be used with the included IR Infrared emitters to transfer IR function commands from the zone keypads to the appropriate audio source equipment see IR Outputs pg 10 This 3 5mm mono connection is designed to be used in conjunction with the NV MI1 mute interface see Mute Input and the NV MI1 pg 15 This 3 5mm mono connection provides a constant 5 volt output when a zone is turned on This can be used to trigger external equipment This is used for bidirectional serial control by third party home automation systems This 3 5mm mono output is used to expand the Simplese System from four to eight zones see Using the Link Jack to Create Eight Zones pg 14 This 25 pin terminal is used in conjunction with the Allport cable to integrate the zone keypads and speakers into the system see Allport Termination and Installation pg 9 This is used with the included AC power cable to provide electrical power to the system when attached to an active AC power outlet 5 NUVO Keypad Features 1 Volum
24. p 5 Step 6 NUVO II Speaker Wire Termination It is important to keep the proper orientation of positive and negative signal for each speaker connection Typically two conductor speaker wire uses red to denote positive and black to denote negative Some types of wire indicate positive with a dark line running through the insulation Four conductor wire can also be used This has four separate wires in one outer jacket making it possible to run a single speaker wire to a zone for its pair of speakers This type of wire typically uses red and black for one speaker and white as positive and green as negative for the second speaker Note The Simplese System is designed to handle one pair of 8 ohm speakers per zone Using more than one pair of speakers per zone could cause damage to the amplifier output II Allport Termination and Installation Both the speaker wire and CATS cables for each zone terminate into the back side of the Allport The order of CATS plug ins is irrelevant to the operation of the system but it is recommended that you label the individual CATS cables for future reference Follow the zone and polarity labeling for the speaker wire termination fig 2 The final connection from the Allport is made with the Allport cable supplied with the Simplese System fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 3
25. r power is removed from the unit 24 NUVO ISOlate UNDO firmware version 1 04 and up COMMAND ISO_UNDO lt CR gt RESPONSE ISO_UNDO lt CR gt NOTE This command ENABLES the ALL OFF and the PARTY MODE features across all four zones This is the default setting for the A4D upon first shipment This command is non volatile This setting will persist until ISOlate ZONES command is issued to the unit even after power is removed from the unit Zone ISOlate firmware version 1 05 and up COMMAND ZOxISO lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE ZOxISO lt CR gt NOTE DISABLES the ALL OFF and the PARTY MODE features for the targeted zone so that this zone is independently controlled by its keypad ONLY These commands implemented from other enabled zones will also have no effect on this zone If the ON OFF button is held for three seconds or more while powering down the zone the volume will reset to 62 dB upon next power up If the ON OFF button is held for less than three seconds while powering down the zone the zone will return to the last volume setting upon next power up The ALLOFF command will have no effect and no response after this command is issued until ZOxISO_UNDO is issued This command is non volatile This setting will persist until ISOlate ZONES command is issued to the unit even after power is removed from the unit Zone ISOlate UNDO firmware version 1 05 and up COMMAND ZOxISO_UNDO lt CR gt x zone
26. ration D digital amplification provides clear precise digital sound to each zone without the heat generated by traditional analog amplification The integrated infrared repeater in each keypad means you can control all of your audio sources wirelessly from any zone of your home Enjoying quality audio throughout the home is simple and affordable with Simplese This installation manual is designed to provide a sequential step by step guide to making full use of the many features and capabilities of the Simplese System Package Contents 1 NV A4D Four Source Four Zone Amplifier 4 NV A4DKP UK UK style Zone Controller Keypads available in white or black 1 NV LRC1 Universal Learning Remote Control 1 NV A4DAP UK UK style Allport Multi port Connection Hub 1 NV A4DAPC Allport Connection Cable 1 pr NV REM1U Single Space Rack Ear Mounts 4 NV VEC IR emitters with feedback LED 4 NV WP UK UK style Wall Plates available in white or black as QE i A Ho uk NUVO Simplese SPEAKER AND DATA SIGNALS Simplese Wiring Diagram FEMA Simplese NUVO Whole Home Audio System Front Panel Features 1 Stand by LED 2 Zone LED This LED light emitting diode indicates when lit that the Simplese amplifier is plugged into an AC power source Each of these LEDs indicates when lit that its z
27. rce 1 and so on for sources 2 4 Unplug the audio input to the amplifier to see if the hum disappears If so install a ground loop isolator audio cable NUVO Simplese D Specifications Zones 1 4 Power Amplifier Outputs Continuous Average Output Power Two channels driven 30 20kHz 1 THD Rated Distortion 1 2 power Rated Impedance Damping Factor Frequency Response 20 20kHz Preamplifier Section Variable output Fixed output Impedance Source Inputs 1 4 input Impedance Input Sensitivity for rated power Input Overload Emitter Outputs Source Outputs Output Drive Current Output Drive Voltage Source 182 Source 3 amp 4 Compatible with single and dual emitters 30W 15W x 2 0 40 6 Ohms 50 2dB 0 600mV 600mV 600 Ohms 10K 300mV RMS 3V RMS 4 100mA 5V 38kHz 56kHz Selectable 38kHz System System 0n External Mute Power Requirements Power Supply Power Cons driven to fu Power Cons mption all channels ll rated power umption average operating conditions Physical Specifications Unit Size Millimeters Unit Size Inches Unit Weight Kilograms Unit Weight Pounds Power Consumption no signal 5V 50mA 3 12V DC 90 260VAC 50 60Hz 140W 30W Less than10W 44H x 430W x 270D 1 75H x 17W x 10 625D 2 95 6 5 NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice 20 NUVO Addendum NV A4D SERIAL CONTROL PROTOCOL Revision 1 1 July 29 2006
28. rte 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 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 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 CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON ISOLE A
29. te button However returning to the bass setting mode using the keypad will return the unit to the last setting made on the keypad the serially set value will not be represented on the indicator lamps or preserved 23 NUVO Zone TREBle COMMAND ZOxTREByyy lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 yyy EQ level dB 12 to 0 flat to 12 in 2 dB increments RESPONSE Same as for ZOxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE This command overrides a non volatile treble setting made on zone keypad using the specified combination of pressing the source 2 button while holding down the mute button However returning to the treble setting mode using the keypad will return the unit to the last setting made on the keypad the serially set value will not be represented on the indicator lamps or preserved Zone source GRouP ON COMMAND Z0xGRPON lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE This command overrides a non volatile group setting made on zone keypad using the specified combination of pressing the source 3 button while holding down the mute button The serially set value will not be preserved if power on the system is cycled NOTE Units with firmware version less than 1 02 use Z0xG1 instead of ZOxGRPON Zone source GRouP OFF COMMAND Z0xGRPOFF lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxSETSR lt CR gt NOTE Units with firmware version less than 1 02 use ZOxG0 instead of ZOxGRPOFF
30. ters will return to the last manual settings stored in non volatile memory upon cycling power on the A4D Main Unit 3 For the first four seconds after power on a series of non control related characters will be issued 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 NOTES The commands in this document are a subset of the commands for the NV E6D The following E6D commands have been omitted in the A4D IRSETSR IRSETDF SxIRS6SET SxIR38SET ALLV ALLV ALLVHLD ZOxVHLD The following commands behave slightly differently between the E6D and the A4D ZOxVOL ZOxVOL 21 NUVO COMMAND RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS Zone CONnect Status Request COMMAND ZOxCONSR lt CR gt x zone from 1 4 COMMAND ZOxSTATUS lt CR gt RESPONSE Z0xPWRppp SRCs GRPt VOL yy lt CR gt ppp ON two characters or OFF three characters s source from 1 4 t 1 if source group is on 0 if source group is off yy level below max volume in dB 00 to 9 dB include lead 0 for all single digit values yy MT if in mute state yy 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 ona keypad NOTE the response will be issued if a source key is pressed on a zone that is powered off even
31. 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 on a keypad It will also be issued at every increment of a volume ramp commanded by the ZOxVOL lt CR gt and ZOxVOL lt CR gt commands see below The mute value will be asserted if a ZOxMTON lt CR gt command has been received OR if the volume is commanded downward all the way to the lowest possible point volume off An active external mute input however will always override other volume response values with the EXTMON response Zone SETtings Status Reguest COMMAND ZOxSETSR lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Z0x BASSyy TREByy GRPq x zone from 1 to 4 yy EQ level dB 8 to 0 flat to 8 in 1 dB increments q O if source group is on 1 if source group is off this follows DIP switch definition Zone ON COMMAND ZOxON lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt Zone OFF COMMAND ZOxOFF lt CR gt x zone from 1 to 4 RESPONSE Same as for ZOxCONSR lt CR gt 22 NUVO Zone ON OFF Toggles the specified zone on and off This is the same as pushing the power button on the zone s keypad COMMAND ZOxONOFF lt CR gt RESPONSE Same as for ZOxXCONSR lt CR gt ALL OFF COMMAND ALLOFF lt CR gt RESPONSE ALLOFF lt CR gt This response is also issued when all off is pressed on
32. tput on the back of the Simplese amplifier and attach the flasher end over the IR receiver of the source equipment fig 5 VI Keypad and Zone Setup Each keypad requires a specific zone setting to establish the keypad s location This setting is made on the back of the keypad using an eight position rotary switch To set the switch place a small slot head screwdriver in the slot in the switch and turn it clockwise to the appropriate zone number 1 4 fig 6 The remaining switch positions 5 8 allow for an additional keypad in each zone Position 5 corresponds to zone 1 6 to zone 2 7 to zone 3 and 8 to zone 4 The additional letters do not apply to Simplese Note that the Allport only has four R145 jacks so additional keypads require the use of a CATS splitter Source 1 Tuner 1 Fig 6 f Ss 015 gt LE ee De Zone Network Address Connection Local Source WARNING Use only with C NuVo Simplese System x Utiliser uniquement avec AVIS NuVo Simplese System NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron Kentucky USA www nuvtoechnologies com FE Simpl K d NUVO oss nv asokP uk 10 NUVO EQ Control and Source Grouping The keypads can be used to set specific zone functions These are for bass and treble EQ response and source grouping To change bass response press the Mute button and Source 1 button simultaneously
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