Nuvo NV-E6MS User's Manual
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1. The buttons have rubber tabs designed to fit into holes in the keypad s PC board XIII NV MI1 Mute Interface The NV MI1 Mute Interface is an additional accessory that can be used to temporarily mute all Zones whenever the phone rings or the doorbell chimes No external power is needed for this purpose To mute the system when the doorbell chimes simply run a pair of doorbell wires from the chime terminals to the connector on the MI1 labeled DOORBELL A or DOORBELL or both Then connect a pair of wires from the Mute Out jack on the MIB 1 to the Mute pins on the back of the E6M amplifier Fig 17 To mute the system when the phone rings simply connect a standard four conductor telephone line cord for two phone lines into the Telco In jack and then connect a pair of wires from the Mute Out jack on the MIB 1 to the Mute In pins on the back of the E6M amplifier Fig 17 The MI1 is not supplied with the E6M or the E6X packages Page 14 Fig 17 NV MI1 Mute Interface DB ACINCSIG CONTROL REFER TO MANUAL MUTE UNITON BACK aA The MI will accept two phone lines and two doorbell signals and combines them to one two conductor connection to the E6M s Mute input Up to2. The NV VEC emitter flasher has an adhesive pad that attaches directly over the IR receiver window on the source equipment VI Connecting the E6M to the E6X Six additional zones can be added to the E6M Thisis Fig 6 Audiolink and Datalink Connection accomplished by adding the E6X expander unit The E6X Amplifier AUDIO INPUT connection is made by using the 37 pin Audiolink cable and the 26 pin Datalink cable supplied with the E6X CONNECT aN package Fig 6 No other cables are necessary except the AC power cord The speakers for the additional zones are attached to the E6X in the same way as the E6M using the supplied 4 pin terminal block connectors arr NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER EVEN NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER Caution Using more than one pair of 8 ohm speakers per zone will damage the amplifier and void the warranty NV DI3 Datalink Cable NV AI2 Audiolink Cable VII Installing the NV EKP Keypads The NV EKP keypads are the heart of the NUVO Fig 7 NV EKP Keypad back panel system You are now ready to install the keypads address them for each zone they will be controlling adjust preset EQs and group them as necessary _ PROGRAMMER Mis using a series of DIP switches located on the back of 23 7 ZNOFE the keypad 2
3. 054 OLE The amplifier should be plugged into an AC outlet and the Power button on the front panel turned on The blue Stand By LED should be lit A Cl 0 1 2 DIP SWITCH ARRAY a E E SW iA SETS ADDRESS The following section will be devoted to properly setting SW 7 SETS GROUP ON OFF SW 8 SETS VOLUME RESET the eight DIP switches on each of the system s keypads FOR SECOND KEYPAD 1 2 5 Page 9 VIII Setting the NV EKP DIP Switches The single most important aspect of the installation is to address the keypads correctly The DIP switches labeled 1 4 are used to set the address zone that this particular keypad will control On the back of the keypad is a chart that indicates how to set these switches Fig 7 To set the keypad to control zone 1 set switch 1 down 1 and switches 2 4 up 0 This keypad will now control the speakers that are plugged into the Zone 1 speaker outputs Fig 8 Plug the keypad into the Cat 5 cable that is in zone 1 If you press the ON OFF button the keypad should light up and the LED on the front panel of the E6M amplifier for ZONE 1 should light up The three addresses labeled ZN 1 2 and 3 are set aside so that two keypads can be used in zones 1 2 and 3 For instance zone 1 can have two keypads one addressed 1 0 0 0 and one addressed
4. Unit On Pins The Mute input can be used to mute the system by Fig 15 Mute In and Unit On Pins providing a dry closure to these pins Fig 14 In other SENTE ST words any short circuit across this input will temporarily arr mute the system This can be useful for providing a mute when the phone or doorbell ring Most home automation devices can provide this type of output MUTE UNITON 0 1 2 3 The Mute is an external mute switch The Unit On pins will provide a 12Vdc at 100mA output This can be as simple as a 2 conductor when any zone is ON This can be used via a signal wire from a relay closure on a home sensing power strip to switch on other equipment when automation system or phone system to the the E Series system is being used E6M unit This will short circuit the input and mute the system when the doorbell or phone is rung Page 12 XI MPU Diagnostic LEDs The MPU Diagnostic LEDs serve several functions One function is the lowest assignable address This is an aid in sequentially assigning the appropriate address on each keypad When the system is turned on and none of the keypads have been addressed the diagnostic LED 0 should flash every 0 8 seconds This means the first DIP switch on the keypad should be set in the down position and the other three should be in the up position This sets that keypad for zone 1 You
5. Z Port Backside you locate the E6M amplifier All Cat 5 cables should be terminated and routed to this location Once this is done installation of the E Z Port is easy Plug each of the keypad cables into one of fifteen available jacks on the back of the E Z Port Fig 2 The jacks are numbered 1 15 although order is not important to the system s operation Once all the Cat 5 cables are plugged into the E Z Port it can then be easily mounted into any commercially available dual gang J box or mud ring Cat 5 cables from keypads lll Connecting the E6M to the E Z Port Once you have installed the E Z Port connect itto the ESM Fig 3 Network Input using the supplied 10 ft Cat 5 cable supplied with the package Fig 3 AUDIO OUTPUT 12V OUTPUT PULSE ODD NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER EVEN NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER Both RJ45 connectors are wired identically with the 568A wiring scheme so either end is connected to the E Z Port with the opposite end connecting to the Network Input on the back of the E6M NV NC1 Network Cable attaches If the supplied network cable is too short or too long you can the E Z Port to the E6M make your own using the 568A wiring scheme outlined in Fig 1 page 6 O O E Z Port Face Plate Page 7 IV Attaching Source Equipment to the E6M Each piece of source equipment is connected to the E6M a
6. two phone lines from the home s telephone service can be connected to the MI1 via typical four conductor phone line with an RJ11 connector Two doorbells can be connected to the MI1 from the doorbell chimes using two conductor wire Symptom Troubleshooting Probable Cause Remedy When a keypad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the speakers and the keypad does not work Improperly wired Cat 5 cable Check that you are using the 568A wiring standard See Section Installing and Terminating Cables My keypad is lit but nothing happens when press a button Assigning identical addresses to more than one keypad usually causes this Each keypad MUST have a unique address as set by DIP switches 1 4 Section VIII Setting the NV EKP Keypads There are 15 valid addresses available to any 12 zone system When there is a lull in the music can hear other sources playing in my speakers This is a result of open source inputs on the back of the E6M Place the supplied RCA input shunts in any unused RCA source inputs Section IV Attaching Source Equipment to the E6M The RC1 wireless remote will not operate the E6M The RC1 is in Tuner mode or there are dead or improperly installed batteries Make sure the Device Selector switch is in the Multi room position and that the batteries are installed properly and are goo
7. will then see diagnostic LED 1 begin to flash This is indicating the next available zone setting which is the second DIP switch in the down position and the other three in the up position The next available address would then be zone 3 which is the first two DIP switches in the down position and the third and fourth DIP switches in the up position which is indicated by diagnostic LED 0 and LED 1 flashing simultaneously As each keypad is set the LEDs will continue to cycle to the next address with the flashing LEDs indicating which of the four address DIP switches should be in the down position Fig 15 Important Note Once a keypad has been addressed it should be left hooked up to the system This will keep the diagnostic LEDs accurately displaying the next available address If the MPU s bus transceiver is functioning properly one or more of the Diagnostic LEDs will flash continually every 0 8 seconds If the MPU s bus transceiver sees a short circuit on the bus all four LEDs will flash ON twice every 0 8 seconds If the MPU is not processing normally due to a malfunction of the micro controller all four LEDs will flash ON three times every 0 8 seconds Page 13 Fig 15 Diagnostic LEDs DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL REFER TO MANUAL MUTE UNITON NO 63 12 G 0 1 2 3 9 9 Bebe INPUT OUTPUT A steadily flashing LED indicates a properly functioning MPU If all fo
8. 0W Physical Specifications Unit Size 88 x 430 x325 in millimeters H x W x D Unit Size 3 5 x 17 x12 76 in inches H x W x D Shipping Size 180 x 520 x400 in millimeters H x W x D Shipping Size 7 5 x 20 5 x 15 5 in inches H x W x D Unit Weight in kilograms 8 6 Unit Weight in pounds 19 0 Shipping Weight in kilograms 10 0 Shipping Weight in pounds 22 0 Warranty NUVO Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable This warranty is subject to the following conditions and exclusions Defects caused by wear and tear misuse or neglect are not covered by this warranty This warranty will be void if a The unit has been altered or modified b The serial number has been removed or defaced c Original purchase is not from an Authorized NUVO Dealer d The warranty card is not completely filled out and mailed within 10 days of the original purchase Neither NUVO Technologies nor NUVO dealers are liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in or failure of NUVO Technologies products This warranty gives the original owner of NUVO Technologies products specific legal rights and he or she may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other agreements and w
9. 1 0 1 1 Fig 9 This allows for a total of 15 keypads in a 12 zoned system Page 10 Fig 8 DIP switches 1 4 Zone 1 Zone 2 RE ei PE ee i Zone 3 Zone 4 8858 525 janta SEUS Zone 5 Zone 6 EE HHE Zone 7 Zone 8 8885 8 8 57 Zone 9 Zone 10 EHE 8888888 Zone 11 Zone 12 8 8 8 8888 keypads Zone 1 Zone 2 012345678 012345678 8 EL Switches 5 and 6 allow you to set a permanent EQ in that particular zone You can set that zone to have a 4dB boost at 100Hz a 4dB boost at 10kHz a 4dB boost at both frequencies or a flat response Fig 10 Switch 7 allows you to group multiple keypads so that when a source is changed on one grouped keypad all other grouped keypads will also change This is handy for open floor plans where you might not want different sources interfering with each other Source grouping is active when switch 7 is in the up position Fig 11 Switch 8 allows you to have the volume reset itself to a low level at power off If this switch is in the up position the audio volume will reset to a preset low level when power is restored to that zone If the switch is in the down position then the audio volume will return to its previous volume level when the zone was turned off Fig 12 Once the DIP switches for each zone are set they can be installed in most standard J boxes we recommend the Slater model S1 18 W but not all The wid
10. Inputs Preamp LINEOUTS Speaker Outputs Routed IR Outputs The E Series amplifier accepts up to six audio sources These can accept any audio component capable of supplying a line level signal Preamp lineouts for each zone allow you to easily use an additional amplifier to power additional speakers in a zone Only use one pair of 8 ohm speakers per zone Individual stereo speaker outputs provide 20 watts output per channel to each zone This multi pin connection is used to transfer the audio information from the E Series main amplifier to the expander amplifier This output is used to expand the system to twelve zones These outputs transfer IR signals from the zones to your source components They are routed odd and even so that when source 1 3 or 5 is selected at any of the keypads the IR outputs 1 3 and 5 all flash IR commands Similarly when source 2 4 or 6 is selected at any of the keypads the IR outputs 2 4 and 6 all flash The Sum output always flashes IR commands regardless of the source selected These four LEDs indicate the operation of the system s MPU They also indicate correct communication through the system A single Cat 5 wire terminated with an RJ45 connector carries all the information from the individual zones to the main amplifier This multi pin connection transfers all the digital information from the main amplifier to the expander amplifier This output is used to expand the syste
11. NNEL ONLY CAUTION SHOCK 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 PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED 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 NUVO NUVO Technologies Inc 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati OH USA Tel 866 796 4904 Fax 513 347 2298 www nuvotechnologies com IMPORTANT 1 Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product 2 All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference 3 Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit 4 All operating instructions should be followed 5 This product should not be used near water i e bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc 6 This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 7 product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove ra
12. NUVO T N O L O G IT 5 ALL OFF ON OFF MUTE E SERIES NV E6MS NV E6XS MULTI SOURCE MULTI ZONE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 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 IN SOUND LEVEL db FLOW HOURS RESPONSE 90 ACCORDING TO OSHA ANY EXPOSURE WITHIN 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 THIS APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSO
13. WER IS NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE THIS COULD DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE OBTAINED WITH VERY LOW SETTINGS OF THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS VERY STRONG INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NUVO E Series audio distribution system The E Series offers the newest in multi zone multi source audio technology in an attractive easy to install and simple to use package The E Series system is designed for the home owner Its attractive backlit keypads are elegant easy to operate and able to be customized for any installation Included with each keypad are molded screwless cover plates in white ivory almond and black to best match your home s decor in every room Also included with each keypad are thirty preprinted interchangeable buttons which allow the system to be specifically tailored for each installation Using the E Series is as easy as the push of a button The E6M amplifier is designed to be turned on and left on Each zone can then be tumed on or off independently or all Zones can be turned off simultaneously by using the ALL OFF command at any one of the keypads Individual volume control and mute for each zone is also as easy as the push of a button For the ultimate convenience each E Series system includes an NV RC1 infrared IR remote control Complete control of audio source selection volume mute or the innovative ALL OFF funct
14. arranties expressed or implied except as may be otherwise required by law Page 16 6 L O 6 I 5 N T E 0 NUVO Technologies Inc 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati OH USA Tel 866 796 4904 Fax 513 347 2298 www nuvotechnologies com
15. d In certain zones the repeater does not seem to work properly If the equipment that you are trying to control is in the zone in question and it is in the line of sight with your wireless remote i e a rack with a glass door then you are creating interference at the IR sensor of the source equipment Page 15 Verify that the rack equipment can be controlled through the keypad by blocking the IR sensor of the source equipment but not the emitter with your hand If it works then either move the keypad or block the sensor permanently NUVO NV E6M Specifications Power Amplifier Section Continuous Average Output Power 23W Two channels driven 30 20kHz 1 THD Rated Distortion 1 2 power 0 4 Rated Impedance 8 Ohms Damping Factor 50 Line Output Level at full output 4 5V RMS Frequency Response 30 20kHz 3dB Preamplifier Section Input Impedance 50k Input Sensitivity for rated power 330mMV RMS Input Overload 3V RMS IR System Source Outputs 7 Output Drive Current 100mA Output Drive Voltage 12V Compatible with single and dual emitters Yes Power Requirements Power Supply 120VAC 240VAC 50 60Hz Power Consumption 382VA 333W all channels driven to full rated power Power Consumption 177VA 140W 1 8 power average operating conditions Power Consumption no signal USA Safety Listing ANSI UL 6500 Canada Safety Listing CAN CSA C22 2 NO 1 CE Listing 37VA 3
16. diator or another heat producing amplifier 8 Connect only to a power supply of the type indicated on the back of the amplifier near the power supply cord 9 Do not break off the ground pin of the power supply cord 10 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk on or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the point where the cord exits the unit 11 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is unused for long periods of time 12 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 13 Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag 14 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 15 This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if A The power supply cord or plug has been damaged B Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit C The unit does not operate correctly D The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 16 The user should not attempt to service this equipment All service work must be done by a qualified service technician for warranty repairs CAUTION THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC THAT MAY REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER EXTENDED OPERATION AT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM PO
17. ion are in the palm of your hand Aim your RC1 remote at the IR receiver on the keypad press the button for the command you desire and the E Series does the rest The built in IR repeater allows for direct access to all of your audio source equipment by utilizing the individual audio component s hand held remote or you can enjoy the convenience of having all of the commands of your audio source equipment in one universal leaming remote In addition the RC1 remote is the perfect tool for teaching all of the functions of the E Series keypads to any learning remote control so you have complete control of not only the E Series system but of all your individual audio components from any room of the house The following pages of the manual are step by step instructions for installing the E Series in your home We suggest that you read and understand this installation guide in its entirety before installing your NUVO E Series system Proper installation will insure years of audio enjoyment NUVO Model NV E6MS NV E6XS System Components NV E6MS Main Audio Distribution System Part Description Qty NV E6M Six Source Distribution Amplifier 1 NV RC1 IR Remote Control 1 NV EKP Backlit Keypad 6 NV EZP Multi port Connection 1 NV VEC Mini Mouse IR Emitter with Feedback LED 4 NV NC1 10 ft Network Cable 1 NV E6XS Expander Audio Distribution System Part Description Qty NV E6X Expander Distribution Amplifier 1 NV RC1 IR Remote Control 1 NV EKP Bac
18. klit Keypad 6 NV Al2 Audiolink Interconnect Cable 1 NV DI3 Datalink Interconnect Cable 1 Page 1 E Series Amplifier Front NUVO MODEL NV E6M SIX SOURCE SIX ZONE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM POWER STAND BY ZONE 5 1 POWER Button The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on The power button supplies power to the system Each zone can then be turned on or off independently 2 Stand By LED This blue LED light emitting diode will remain lit as long as the power button is engaged Note that once the system is installed itis designed to be left on Zone Status LED These LEDs indicate the power status of each zone Once in standby mode each zone has the ability to be powered up or down independently Page 2 E Series Amplifier Back Panel 52 LEFT RIGHT 1 ZON LOR OWO LINE OUT 20w 8 OHM x2 LINE OUT 2 O pn 8 3 8 3 Opa 8428 DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL E3 ONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 120V 60Hz 300W LEFT RIGHT L R LEFT RIGHT L R LEFT RIGHT L R LEFT RIGHT JREFERTOMANUAL mure union KUSTOM INC CINCINNATI OH US l 1 Z0WBOHMX2 LNEOUT zoweommxe LNEOUT 2oweommxe LINEOUT 2ow 8 OHM X2 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT eyo a Audiolink Diagnostic LEDs RJ45 Input Datalink Mute Input AC Audio Source
19. m from six to twelve zones This input temporarily mutes the system when the pins are shorted by a dry contact closure Detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power FOPPA Page 3 00000 DO E Series Keypad D 2 3 4 Cover Plate Source Selection Source Buttons RJ45 Connection ALL OFF Button Zone ON OFF Button Mute Button Volume Button IR Receiver The E Series keypad comes with four molded replaceable covers in white ivory almond and black The selected source button remains a backlit green until a new source is selected or the zone is turned off A flashing source button indicates that the zone is muted Each keypad comes with 30 preprinted replaceable buttons so the system can be customized for the homeowner Each keypad plugs into a dedicated Cat 5 wire using an RJ45 phone jack The system operates on standard EIA TIA 568A wiring This turns the entire system off from any of the zone keypads Each zone can be individually turned on or off Each zone can be individually muted The source selection button will flash indicating a muted zone The music s volume may be increased or decreased individually in each zone Infrared commands can be used to control the E Series system as well as individual source functions Page 4 NUVO RC1 Remote Control TUNER A MULTI ROOM or to teach the system control functions to any learning remote contr
20. mplifier with RCA cables These go from the RCA output on the back of the source equipment to the RCA source inputs on the back of the E6M Fig 4 Any unused inputs should be shorted circuited with the supplied RCA shunts This prevents any possibility of crosstalk between the sources Fig 4 Source Inputs INPUT SOURCES 000000 RCA Shunts are provided with the E6M and E6X packages and should be used to short circuit any unused source inputs V Connecting the IR Emitters IR commands are transferred from the E6M amplifier to the source equipment via mini IR mouse emitters Four of these are supplied with your E Series system The emitters are plugged into the IR Emitter Outputs Fig 5 Outputs 1 6 are routed to the odd and even sources In other words if source 1 3 or 5 is selected at the keypad then emitters 1 3 and 5 all flash as does the Sum output If source 2 4 or 6 is selected then emitters 2 4 and 6 all flash as does the Sum output IR source routing allows you to have two identical sources and still have independent control of those two sources If IR repeating is needed while the zone is turned OFF only the 1 3 5 and Sum outputs are active Page 8 Fig 5 IR Emitter Outputs AUDIO OUTPUT IR EMITTER OUTPUTS 12V OUTPUT PULSE CONNECT TO NV E6X ODD NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER EVEN NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL TIED TOGETHER
21. ol Zone ON OFF Button Individual zones may be turned on or off via IR 1 Device Selector This allows you to easily switch between the NUVO E Series System and any of the three NUVO 3 IN 1 Tuners 2 Numeric Keypad Use the numeric keypad to change audio sources 5 ALL OFF Button Turn off the entire system via IR 4 Volume Button This allows IR control of the individual volume in each zone 5 IR Emitter Use the RC1 remote s IR emitter to directly control the E Series system Zone Mute Button Use the remote control to individually mute a zone The additional keys on the NV RC1 remote control not mentioned here are designed to be used with the NUVO NV T3 AM FM 3 IN 1 Tuner Page 5 INSTALLING YOUR E SERIES SYSTEM Installing and Terminating Cables The basic installation requires two different types of cables The keypads communicate with the E6M amplifier through Cat 5 data cable 4 twisted pair This cable is terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors The wiring scheme is standard EIA TIA 568A which is a standard for computer networking see Fig 1 These cables are routed in walls crawl spaces or attics and go from the location of each keypad to the location of the E Z Port hub It is important to use a high quality crimptool to assure the best possible connections Testing each termination with a Cat 5 cable tester is crucial before installing the keypads Improperly wired cable can damage the E6M am
22. plifier or the keypads The second type of cable used is AWG 16 2 or 16 4 speaker cable AWG 14 gage can be used as well These are routed in the walls crawl spaces or attics and go from the location of a speaker to the location of the E6M amplifier These cables are terminated at the E6M using the supplied 4 pin terminal block connectors Using more than one pair of 8 ohm speakers is not recommended Doing so could overheat and damage the amplifier and will void the warranty When routing the Cat 5 and speaker cables be careful to avoid running them in parallel with any other cables such as AC low voltage lighting or home automation Important Note This unit generates large amounts of heat so please remember to allow for adequate ventilation The top clearance must be at least 1 inch 25mm Page 6 Fig 1 568A Cat 5 wiring scheme After stripping the insulation off a portion of the Cat 5 untwist the wires and fan them out in the correct color order from left to right Each of the RJ 45 connectors is terminated in the following pin order again from left to right Pin Green Stripe Green Orange Stripe Blue Blue Stripe Orange Brown Stripe Brown Note Colors listed as Stripe are a white wire with a colored stripe In other words Orange Stripe is a white wire with orange stripes ll Installing the E Z Port Hub The location of the E Z Port is mostly determined by where Fig 2 E
23. th of the keypad is 51mm or 2 inches It is important to make sure that the keypads are compatible with the J boxes being used in the installation Page 11 Fig 10 Switches 5 amp 6 Zone EQ Presets 4dB Boost 4dB Boost at 100Hz at 10kHz 01234 5 678 EHHE 4dB Boost Flat Response at 100Hz and 10kHz 012345678 888888 5 Fig 11 Switch 7 Zone Grouping Zone Group ON Zone Group OFF Fig 12 Switch 8 Zone Volume Preset Volume low level preset Set volume level IX NV RC1 REMOTE CONTROL All NUVO products come with the wireless remote This Fig 13 NV RC1 Remote remote will control all functions of the NV EKP keypad To control the E Series move the Device Selector switch on the upper right side of the RC1 to Multi room Now the numeric buttons will select the source 1 6 and the five buttons in the Multi room section will correspond exactly to the EKP keypad ant NV RC1 Remote Learning Remote The RC1 can also be used to teach any learning remote control all of its internal commands Fig 13 Refer to the owner s manual for your learning remote control to place that device in learn mode Once you have chosen a page for storing the E Series internal functions i e source selection volume etc you can then easily teach these functions to your learning remote and have complete wireless control of your NUVO system X Using the Mute and
24. ur LEDs are flashing twice every 0 8 seconds there is a short circuit that is most often a result of improperly wired Cat 5 cables If all four LEDs flash three times every 0 8 seconds there is a malfunction of the micro controller If this should occur please contact NUVO for proper warranty service XII Changing the Buttons on the NV EKP The NV EKP keypads come with 30 preprinted interchangeable buttons These have a variety of audio source labels for customizing the E Series system to match the audio components being used Included in these are six genre buttons such as Classical Rock Jazz etc These can be useful for components like CD changers or satellite receivers that can be set up for specific styles of music The keypads have a screwless cover plate that is easily removed with a small screwdriver Under that plate is another smaller plate that holds the buttons in place This is also easily removed with a small screwdriver Once that is removed the buttons can then be replaced either individually by tearing the perforation or as a complete strip of six buttons Align the buttons you wish to use on the keypad and snap the internal cover plate back over them Snap the cover plate back on and the keypad is now ready to be installed in its location in the wall Fig 16 Fig 16 Changing Keypad Buttons Using a small screwdriver release the tab holding the internal cover plate to the keypad and remove it
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