Knoll Systems MVP44a User's Manual
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1. 7 Data port For larger systems multiple MVP44a s can operate in tandem so all MVP44 s turn off and on together and share infrared signals page connect to door chimes connect to external controllers etc 8 Cooling fan Fans maximize system performance and helps to avoid early protection system distortion 9 All on and all off MR60 keypads turn on any source in all rooms 10 Volume level indication MR60 keypads display volume level on top three rows of buttons FNC MUTE level is the lowest 11 All room volume up and down rooms on only via FNC button 2 Troubleshooting Ifa problem is encountered with the MVP44a the most expedient procedure is to locate the problem and if possible repair it before requesting service Be sure to carefully check other system components suchas controllers CD players volume controls wiring speakers etc that may beat fault Problem Action Power indicator does 1 Check that the MVP44a is plugged in not light no sound 2 Test the AC outlet with a lamp 3 Check that the MVP44a power button is on in Sound cuts out 1 Verify speaker impedance is 4 16 ohms Changing speakers may be required 2 Check if the MVP44a feels hot If it s hot increase cooling see Installation Sound is distorted 1 Turn the volume down 2 Check speakers for damage 3 Check inputs for proper levels Source output levels may need adjustment 4 Speakers may have less than 4 ohm rating 5 If inpu2. not used white green QV also blinks when remote control signal detected
3. or up to three rooms daisy chained on one wire See the dip switch adjustment below Connect all eight individual wires using RJ45 connectors Four wire conductors are needed for each keypad one unique common IR ground and 12VDC MR60 Dip Switch MR60 234 Adjustment Use either RJ45 connector as they q O are in parallel The rear of the MR60 is shown Because one to three MR60 s can be connected or daisy chained to the same cat 5 wire the keypad position on the wire must be selected using the dip switch The two MR60 RJ45 connectors are in parallel Only one dip switch slider should be on and the other two off 1 is shown on in this example The MR60 1 2 3 dip switch positions correspond to MVP44a keypad ports and speaker outputs A3 or B1 B2 B3 Even if the keypads are home run the MR60 dip switch position has to be selected If three keypads are daisy chained on one wire select the MR60 dip switch on the first MR60 to one the second MR60 to two and the third MR60 to three At the rear of the MVP44a the RJ45 connector from the three MR60 keypads can be connected any corresponding keypad Bank A3 or Bank B port 1 2 or 3 The corresponding speaker outputs will be the same number as selected on the MR60 keypad example the MR60 keypad with 2 dip on and connected to MVP44a keypad bank B will control speaker outputs B2R and B2L E After installation if the keypads are not working properly or not controlling at all C
4. the 3 5mm connector The rest of the wires can be almost any type MVP44a Rear Panel Note 1 Ideal speaker impedance is 6 8 ohms When using 4 ohm speakers individual channels may occasionally AG120V shutdown due to protection system 8 amps poo o oe Outputs Source Inputs 1 2 3 4 m m m lites ase asi pe p end G OOO EE z hasr sr air eid le OOOO oS ae To Keypads IREmitters Room A3 Room B1 Room A3 Room B1 Room B2 Room B3 Room B2 4in 3 2 1 Treble Bass Balance Treble Bass Balance P t Treble Bass Balance Treble Bass Balance 0000 000 070006 O 00 SOO LLELLE RJ45 plug function identification MR60 keypad functions ground ground comm Each RJ45 connector uses 4 wires from MR60 ot 2 to MVP44a for power communications and IR used 3 are common 12VDC GND either and IR Infrared receiver 1 is uniqure 2 way comm 1 2 or 3 Comm1 goes to keypad slot A1 or B1 Four source selection this Comm2 goes to keypad slot A2 or B2 room and whole house and comm 42VDC irea comm Comm3 goes to keypad slot A3 or B3 four function selection buttons Three bar volume level indicators blinks at min or max Mute button RJ45 plug color and pair wiring guide Function select button comm 1 brown white brown Volume up and down orange A this room only or whole white blue w house when FNC selected blue Shut off this room only or white orange whole house off button rS WY
5. Specifications MVP44a 8 Channel Power Amplifier Inputs 4 pairs of gold RCA jacks Inputimpedance 24 k ohms Outputs Gold 5 way Binding posts Output power 50 watts RMS per channel 8 ohms Peak output power 100 watts RMS per channel 8 ohms Idealimpedance 6 8 ohms Freq response 10 Hz 40 kHz 1 dB 1w S N ratio over 105 dB A weighted 50 watts THD distortion lt 0 1 20 Hz to 20 kHz IMD distortion lt 0 01 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 SMPTE Trigger control 12VDC output 6 OmA max Power 750 watts 117 VAC Dimensions 17 x 3 5 x 10 5 Weight 22 lbs 10 kg Operating Temp 20C to 60C 4F to 140F Caution Never listen to sound that is distorted If distorted sound is heard turn the volume downimmediately or speaker and or amplifier damage could occur that is not covered by the warranty If this problem persists contact your dealer Limited Warranty Kn ll Systems warrants the its electronic products except projectors sold in Canada and the USA by authorized Knoll dealers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty extends for three full years from the date of purchase by the consumer Any products returned freight prepaid to Knoll Systems and found to be defective by Knoll Systems within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems option at no charge Kn ll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product nor for any conse
6. d and ivory for a total of 9 models The source layout and bezel colors are easy to change inthe field Some rooms will not require a MR60 keypad and most MVP44a functions can be utilized with an RB8 remote and an infrared repeater a MR173 IR converter is required Up to three IR receivers in three different rooms can be connected toa single MR173 The MVP44a includes an internal four single or dual emitter connection block so emitters will have to be ordered ifrequired The infrared pass through is always available when the amplifier is turned on and in standby or powered up Follow directions from the speaker manufacturers when deciding speaker locations Note The MVP44a prefers 6 8 ohm speaker loads Connecting to 4 ohm loads won t hurt the MVP44a but those channels connected to 4 ohm loads may occasionally shut down due to overloading Never connect the MVP 44a to 2 ohm loads The MVP44a has acooling fan to increase long term power output and reliability continued System layout considerations continued In certain commercial applications a microphone paging override is required Model MR171 paging and override module takes a balanced or unbalanced mic with defeatable phantom power or a line level input and when activated overrides all inputs even if some or all zones are in standby and pages at a preset volume in all zones A variety of door chime and telephone paging door entry and front door camera modu
7. have been learned by the 590 00 If more than 16 IR signals have to be learned fill up bank 2 with the first 16 IR signals then turn the bank 2 dip switch off and the bank 3 switch on Continue with bank 3 position 1 2 etc Use bank 4 positions 1 2 etc if required and bank 1 positions 7 16 Nn Note When storing an IR signal command sequence it is most reliable if commands to a component are timed as far apart as 13 gather all the source remotes with batteries inserted near the 590 00 Screw one end of a temporary wire to the 590 00 terminal marked 12VDC Power up the 590 00 and the MVP44a The 590 00 can learn up to 16 different commands on each of its four banks If more than 10 different IR commands are being stored use bank 2 3 and 4 to store the sequence commands and bank one positions 1 6 to execute the sequences Single IR Command Storing Start by pushing the RES reset button on the back of the 590 00 If any of the six relay activations have a single command not a sequence of commands program the single command s first For example if the jazz station tuner is on source C and you want to program the IR command scan two or more news stations have been programmed in the news station tuner into function C program the 590 00 with this first 1 Make sure the bank 1 dip switch is on bank 2 3 and 4 off 2 Push PGM program lamp goes on 3 Using the wire attached to the 590 00 12VDC touch and hold t
8. he other end of the wire to the 590 00 upper row terminal 2 While holding the wire in place push the tuner remote control button scan while it is about 2 4 inches from the 590 00 internal infrared sensor The 590 00 PROGRAM lamp will flicker while storing the IR signal When the IR signal is stored the confirm lamp comes on Release the remote control button and release the wire to the upper row terminal The IR signal is now stored in the 590 00 bank 1 terminal 2 4 Store any other single commands in bank 1 positions 1 and 3 6 5 Push PGM program lamp will go out 590 00 Sequence IR Command Storing Thesix MVP44a pulse activations can activate a sequence ofup to 10 IR commands each As an overview the individual IR commands are first learned and stored in any of the 16 positions in the four banks except bank 1 positions 1 through 6 then assembled in order 12 Installation It is very important to use a top quality RJ45 8 8 crimper tool We strongly suggest using a cat 5 RJ45 electronic tester to verify the wire conductors Installing the MVP44a should berelatively easy With a bit of planning the MVP44a will give trouble free service for years 1 The most important consideration when installing the MVP44a is cooling The MVP44a has a lot of power packed into a small chassis size When installing itin an equipment stack it should be the top component It needs at least 1 3 4 of space above the MVP44ato allow f
9. heck the MR60 dip switch settings wiring layout and crimp as well as bank connections very carefully MVP44a Activation The 590 00 generates infrared command sequences when a momentary pulse from any ofthe six MVP44a function outputs are activated Source A is usually reserved for CD use When the MVP44a is powered up someone pushing a MR60 Source button or RB8 remote source the power on TON pulse is activated Some examples to understand when MVP44a pulses are activated and the 590 00 macro sequencies are initiated are listed below Note None of the functions below work when any MR60 leds are blinking to indicate MUTE activated Pulse O P Activates when Example IR sequence PowerOn Any MR60 or RB8 source Sequence power on TON key is pushed when all command to all MR60 leds are off source components FA FNC then Source A CD CD skip CD play or source A key pushed when system s on CD random CD player andno MR60 blinking led s FB FNC then Source B FM or CD skip to next disk source B AUX1 key pushed when Jazz station the system is on FC FNC then Source C Dish Scan to next news sourceC AM or CD2 key pushed station programmed news tuner when the system is on into news tuner FD FNC then Source D AUX or Scan up one station sourceD AUX2 key pushed when sat dish 2 the system is on Programming the 590 00 IR functions do not have to be related to the source input For example if source A is a CD p
10. l FC to the 590 00 top row terminal 2 Continue by individually connecting the MVP44a FB FA TOFF and TON to the 590 00 top row terminal 3 4 5 and 6 Ifall of the source equipment has the same IR commands for power on and power off move the wire on the 590 00 connected to terminal 5 on the row with the wire on the 590 00 terminal 6 10 m 8 Connect the emitters to the IR Emitter ports on the rear ofthe MVP44a Single or dual emitters can be used Ifa Xantech 590 00 is being installed donot connect emitters in the MVP44a IR Emitter 1 9 When connecting two ormore MVP44a s in the same home connect the amps together using stereo 3 5mm plugs all three wires are used to the data plug on the rear of the MVP44a The MVP44a s share power on and off data as wellas infrared signals The MVP44a source input RCA jacks are Y corded together on all amps source 1 left right on amp 1 to source 1 left right on amp 2 etc 10 Connect the AC power into an outlet that can supply at least six amps 700 watts dedicated to each MVP44a 11 Ifa Xantech 590 00 is to be installed the 590 00 needs to be wired to the MVP44a removable 8 terminal connector and the 590 00 has to be programmed IR Emitters 123 4 MVP64 3 i AAAA eeaeee Pees VDC 12345678 9 10 11 12131415160 G Bank Wiring the 590 00 to the MVP 44a The wire plug from the 590 00 IR emitter port 1 is a mono 3 5mm with the stripewire to the center end of
11. layer and source B is a jazz tuner function A could be a sequence of CD skip CD play and CD random Function B could be CD Skip to next disk After deciding and writing down the commands to be programmed for each of the six pulse activations Function A B C D TON and TOFF 11 MVP 44a to Xantech 590 00 The Xantech 590 00 is an infrared learning remote capable of converting a dry contact closure of each of the MVP44a s four functions power on TON and power off TOFF to an IR macro sequence of up to 10 commands each The 590 00 power supply is shipped with the 590 00 Power to the 590 00 should be on all the time like a TV set so the system IR commands can be sent as soon as any MR60 source buttons are pressed The first time installing and programming a 590 00 connected toa MVP44acan bea bit tricky so please follow these directions closely See the diagram on page 7 Connect the 590 00 rear panel O and G terminals to the wire pair on the 3 5mm to wire pair installer supplied Connect the black wire with the stripe to the O Next insert the 3 5mm plug into the rear of the MVP44a labelled IR Emitters and 1 With any type of single conductor wire connect the 590 00 bottom row terminals 1 2 3 4 5 6 and the 12VDC terminal DO NOT connect any wires to the TRIG terminal on the MVP44a at this time Now connect the MVP44a terminal FD to the 590 00 top row terminal 1 Next connect the MVP44a termina
12. les are being developed Check our web site for more information The MVP44a includes a 12 VDC trigger output to control and power various items when the MVP44a is powered up When the MVP44a agoes into standby the trigger output ends It s maximum outputis 60mA An innovative IR connection system is also included to turn on and off the various source components as well as four separate commands A Xantech 590 00 controller is required for this purpose The Xantech 590 00 is a an IR sequence generator When itreceives commands from the M VP44a it generates an IR command or sequence of up to 10 commands The oncommand is automatically generated when the MVP44a goes out of standby and into powerup The offcommand is automatically generated when the MVP44a goes from power on to standby These sequences are generally used to turn on and off the source equipment To activate the four commands when the system is powered up press the MR60 keypad button FNC then quickly press one of the four source buttons on the top of the MR60 keypad This will initiate a pulse at the MVP44a FUNCTION output that in turn generates an IR command that is pumped back into the MVP44aIR emitter port 1 and out to the various emitters connected to ports 2 3 4 that will initiate the command to the source component in bank 1 positions 1 through 6 The 590 00 can learn up to 16 different commands on each of its four banks If more than 10 different IR commands a
13. or adequate cooling 2 When installing the MVP44a in arack we suggest adding a 1 3 4 blank above and below the MVP 44a In multiple MVP44a installations plan fora 3 1 2 blank double between each MVP44a and a 1 3 4 blank on the top and bottom Amplifiers should always be the top components in a rack system 3 IfMVP44a channels frequently shut down due to overheating either the output levels will have to go down or 8 ohm speakers installed If 8 ohm speakers are installed on all channels and some channels still shut down call the factory for advice 4 Connect the MVP44a inputs to the source component outputs with good quality short as possible RCA jack cables Connect each channel individually 5 If source D is not being used we suggest you short both of them out with a RCA shorting jack This will make the room speakers quieter in standby modes 6 Connect the MVP44a speaker outputs to speakers using good quality speaker wire Minimum 16 gauge copper wire is recommended with 14 gauge minimum for runs over 30 10m Make sure the speakers in each room are connected in phase Note Ideally the MVP44a likes 6 8 ohm loads Connecting to 4 ohm loads won t hurt the MV P44a but those channels connected to 4 ohm loads may occasionally shut down due to overloading Never connect the MVP 44a to 2 ohm loads 7 Install MR60 keypads or infrared receivers in the rooms with the speakers Cat 3 or cat 5 wire can be home run to the MVP44a
14. quential or incidental damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have additional rights which vary from state to state Kn ll products sold outside of Canada and the USA may be covered by warranties provided by an authorized Kn ll distributor Please contact the distributor in the country that the Knoll product was purchased Printed in Canada Knoll Systems Richmond BC amp Point Roberts WA COPYRIGHT 1998 2003 Kn ll Systems All Rights Reserved Knoll Systems In America In Canada tel 604 272 4555 145 Tyee Drive 1206 11791 Machrina Way 120 fax 604 272 5595 Point Roberts WA 98281 Richmond B C V7A 4V3 systems MVP44a Four stereo power amplifiers with individual volume control electronics and four input source selection INSTALLATION MANUAL It is very important to use a top quality RJ45 8 8 crimper tool We strongly suggest using a cat 5 RJ45 electronic tester to verify the wire conductors Complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Version 3 3 Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Knoll MVP44a power amplifier The MVP44a is designed to meet
15. re to be stored use bank 2 3 and 4 to store the sequence commands and bank one positions 1 6 to execute the sequences 1 Write down the order for each of the sequences required for all of the six functions not programmed with single commands 2 Turn the bank 2 dip switch on bank 1 3 and 4 off 3 Push PGM program lamp goes on 4 Using the wire attached to the 590 00 12 VDC touch and hold the other end of the wire to the 590 00 upper row terminal 1 While holding the wire in place press the remote control button of the first function while the remote is about 2 4 from the 590 00 internal infrared sensor The 590 00 PROGRAM lamp will flicker while storing the IR signal When the IR signal is stored the confirm lamp comes on Release the remote control button and release the wire to the upper row terminal The IR signal is now stored in the 590 00 bank 2 terminal 1 Hold the end of the wire to the 590 00 upper row terminal 2 While holding the wire in place press the remote control button of the second function while it is about 2 4 inches from the 590 00 internal infrared sensor The 590 00 PROGRAM lamp will flicker while storing the information When the information is stored the confirm lamp will come on Release the remote control button and release the wire to the upper row terminal The IR signal is now stored in the 590 00 bank 2 terminal 2 6 Continue this procedure until all of the required sequence commands
16. the amplifier needs of custom installed multi zone systems where high quality sound is a specific requirement as well as ease of installation and operation A six output zone model is available MVP64a Key Features 1 Individual zone four source selection Each of the four rooms can select any of the four stereo sources 2 Individual mute volume bass treble and balance adjustment Each of the four stereo channels feature adjustments for bass treble and balance Individual room keypads control volume and mute Any keypad can turn the whole system on or off 3 Cost and size efficiency The MVP44a consists of a total of four stereo power amplifiers with individual volume control electronics in a 3 1 2 enclosure Each power amplifier channel can deliver 50 watts RMS 4 Automatic protection circuitry Each MVP44a channel is individually and fully protected against low impedance overheating overloading overvoltage and undervoltage The protection circuitry automatically restores the amplifier channel as soon as its parameter returns to the safe operating area 5 External trigger and functions out An 12VDC trigger output is provided to turn other components on or off Six function ports are provided connects to a 590 00 to turn on and off components via IR as well as provide four IR commands source from the MR60 keypads 6 Stackable 17 chassis The MVP44a can be stacked or placed in a 19 EIA equipment rack requires RK AMP kit
17. to on and bank 2 3 and 4 to off The sequence is now complete 15 Repeat steps 7 to 14 for each of the other sequences Note 590 00 programming should be fully tested Occasionally one source component gets out of sequence especially if IR remote controls are used most often when using the remote to turn on and off source components The system user should be shown how to correct fora source component getting out of sequence Caution The MVP44a contains no user serviceable parts so do not attempt to open or repair the MVP44a Refer servicing to a qualified technician only or contact the factory for information 14 System layout considerations The MVP44ais the heart ofa whole home music system AMVP44a is designed to work with 1 4 rooms or zones Up to three MVP44a s can be ganged together to allow up to 12 rooms or zones each individually controlling one or two pairs of enclosure orinwall speakers Connection is achieved via the data port using a stereo 3 5mm jack on the rear of the MVP44a Rooms are usually controlled by a MR60 keypad The keypads are not intented for outdoor use The MR60 contains an almost all brand infrared repeater and most functions can be controlled by the Knoll RB8 remote control RB8 commands can easily be stored ina learning remote The MR60is available with three different source layouts all ofthe MR60 keypads in one system have to have the same source layout and three bezel colors white almon
18. ts are Y corded to another MVP44a or stereo receiver make sure all amps are turned on or a MR24 buffer may be required MVP44a does not 1 Press any MR60 keypad OFF button or turn off RB8 remote POWER button for 5 seconds The MVP44a should power down and the MVP44a led turns orange standby Before turning the MVP44a power switch off out we suggest that the MVP44a be in standby Speaker pops when 1 Speaker may need resistor placed across amp turned on or off terminal We suggest 2k0 1 4 w resistor which discharges the speakers internal capacitor 5 possible in the sequence to give the components settling time For example sequence a power on command CD on tuner on and CD play rather than CD on CD play and tuner ON 7 Make sure the PROGRAM lamp is on 8 Make sure the bank 1 switch is on and bank 2 3 and 4 are off 9 Push the SEQ sequence button 10 Carefully touch for one sec the wire to the bank 1 terminal 1 to 6 where the first sequence is to be stored 11 Move the bank 1 switch off and the bank 2 switch on 12 Touch the wire to the terminal where the first IR signal of the sequence is stored for one second Touch the wire to the terminal where the second IR signal of the sequence is stored for one second Touch any other terminals until the entire command sequence is stored 13 Push the SEQ button and then the PGM button to leave the program mode lamp goes out 14 Move the bank switch
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