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5. Optional 8 eem Theft Alert Setup 8 5 Output to 12V iow Siren or Audiok DAuthority Output to store ActessEz Model 980 k amp security system DS System Module System ystem Power Q p connect 805 016 here il page ap for O POWER attaching remote THEFT ALERT RESET devices O LOW VOLTAGE tai system RESET Set Parallel Speaker O TREVA ER 55 Limit see 25 T BUSIN BUSOU BUSIN BUS GUT IN BUS OUT BUS IN BUS OUT BUSOUT IN BUS OUT System Reset Button Front Low Level Out From Source or Processor To Amplifiers Front Low Level In 6 Channel Setup for 980EZ Sub Low Level Out From Processor Rear Low Level Out From Source or Processor To Sub Amplifier Group Amp In Bus Front Low Level Out From Source or Processor To Rear Amplifier Group Amp In Bus To Front Amplifier Group Amp In Bus AudioGpauthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com 47 AMPLIFIERS 2 Channel Hookup This drawing shows the basic connections for a 2 channel amplifier See Appendix A for other system related connections such as System Bus DC distribution or Low Level and High Level Bus System Bus Connections Sett
6. EXAMPLE SYSTEM 1 TWO CHANNEL SYSTEM AudioGpauthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com 40 DC Bus e Addressing System Bus EXAMPLE SYSTEM 2 SIX CHANNEL SYSTEM siayeeds qns 14618 pal sn 3INGOW e add v E Ti N A o sng P P muuummuumuuuuuuu e 1 1HOIH 1331 H sng I 1 jajajajajaj 266 6 55 226
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9. ec OR E T 00000 E 5 ner E AudioK DAuthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time 44 Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com Model 910 Head Unit Module 4 Channel High 2 Channel Low Level Convenient source module for 4 Car Audio Sources that Bue includes DC connection No Model 915X needed This four itus Indicator PSB position module can be split in half to allow easy vertical Connection installation of six source units Product Select Button mes RT ow Level Output m E Optional Module r Expander Port EZ Product DC Connections 92 8 5 Module KS Address a Q Front High Level Output 0 d 29 5 Settings 9 5 Rear High Level Output 554 Qa Settings for Optional 994 995 i Turn Delay ER O O O
10. Look at the supplied system wiring diagram or choose one from this manual to serve as an example Examples are in Appendix A Sample Systems Gather the owner s manuals of other products that are part of your system for reference during the installation B Gather the tools and materials you will need You will need at least the following 1 and 2 Phillips screwdriver bits e 1 small slotted screwdriver Power screwdriver especially one with a torque clutch e Wire cutter stripper Cable ties 4 is good 7 64 and 3 4 drill bits e 7 16 nut driver or open end wrench flashlight 14 18 gauge speaker wire high quality RCA patch cords C Check the contents of the shipping cartons If your system is not pre installed use the packing list and your wiring diagram to identify the system components and determine how each component fits into your wiring plan Refer to the list of Access System Components on page 8 to help identify the various items 2 Address and Other Settings The Access System is made up of smart modules able to communicate with each other and a control panel when appropriate Each main switching module see Figure 14 has a set of rotary switches for assigning its unique ID or address There are two parts to the address the group number and the module ID number The group number is the general place a module resides in the system like a street in a city The modu
11. ara rette xe bae Hl sae t cupi E In 12 PROCESSORS EQUALIZERS AND BYPASS 12 AMPLIFIERS AND AMP SHARING essen 13 AMPLIFIER BYPASS unici tor a o 14 SPEAKERS Uber S ERIT 14 PREPARATION atto tb iei bro n FO dod eir E ee baa bisou rel 15 ADDRESSING a saa nur a REA EU Re Nee RE 15 INSTALL THE SYSTEM HARDWARE 19 INSTALL THE BUS GABLES sre 20 CHECK YOUR WORK THIS POINT ordnen 26 INSTALLING A CONTROL 45 28 CONNECT ACCESSORIES TO THE 980 SYSTEM MODULE 31 TESTING NETWORK FUNCTION essen 32 COMPONENT HOOKUP ndi efie Pla 34 DEMONSTRATION FEATURES 38 APPENDIX A SAMPLE SYSTEMS een 40 APPENDIX B PRODUCT CONNECTION DIAGRAMS 45 ACCESS WARRANT Y e REMIT va FD He epo oe eM s 52 Orientation INTRODUCTION The AccessEZ series of demonstration system modules provides a plug in solution for car audio hi fi and video switching systems in retail display environments This second generation of the highly capable indus try acclaimed Access System modules offers many new features and benefits e AccessEZ offers a compact module to fit each kind of pro
12. TM ACCESS Demonstration Network Car Audio System Installation Manual AudioK DAuthority 2048 Mercer Road Lexington Kentucky 40511 1071 Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Customer Toll Free USA amp Canada 800 322 8346 Website http www audioauthority com The Access Demonstration Network is protected by U S Patent numbers 5 422 631 and 5 646 602 with foreign patents pending Audio Authority and the double A symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corporation Access AccessEZ AccessPC SilenTouch AutoDamping AutoLimiting AutoCal and TheftAlert are trademarks of Audio Authority Corporation The software imbedded within the Access System is not sold but rather licensed for this product specific use The original purchaser is licensed to use this software in this product and this application only Under this license the software may not be reproduced copied disassembled distributed by any means licensed rented sold or in any way revealed to or used by a third 752 267 9 00 Orientation Planning Installation Reference Contents INTRODUCTION 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS d aera nt rl 5 HOW THE ACCESS SYSTEM 7 ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS 8 CHOOSING THE CORRECT SWITCHING MODULES 12 HEADUNIT S ii
13. When connected the 980 will receive signals from the 987 Module and send low level input signals to your Amplifier Product Group s There is a hook up diagram on Page 4 of the User s Guide for the 902 Control Panel WRONG C Mount the Modules 942 1 Mount the main modules first then plug in and mount signal and DC expander modules in the system Use the screws provided Signal 2 Connect an audio signal expander if any such as 920X or 940X to RI its respective main switching module as shown Figure 20 It is critical that the signal expanders be connected to the header port on the main module labeled Expansion DO NOT plug an audio Figure 20 Audio signal signal expander module to the header port labeled expander connection 916X DC Expansion J 000 au RIGHT 3 Connect each 915X and 916X DC Expander Module to its respective main v switching module and attach with screws provided Be certain to connect DC 942 7 expander modules to the header port on the main module labeled DC c 8888 PANSION DO NOT plug a DC expander module to the header port labeled 0000 Signal der Pak simply EXPANSION WRONG 2252 75 916 d Figure 21 Expander connection 19 20 4 Installing the Bus Cables Pre assembled bus cables or the raw materials to make
14. 1 4 2nd module 5 8 etc 9 12 13 16 17 20 21 24 25 28 29 32 33 36 37 40 41 44 45 48 49 52 53 56 57 60 61 64 65 68 69 72 73 76 77 80 81 84 85 88 89 92 93 96 97 99 65 eS 1 NO NO NO NO Seo lt oS gt 1 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO 0 1 1 gt 1 S N amp ho LH How to Use These Tables Read accross from left to right For the 1st module s addressing sequence products one through four set the MODULE ID to 0 9 on the slide switch and 0 on the rotary switch 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 p 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 Contact the factory if this address is needed Set the Address Switches Some Group settings are made at the factory and cannot be changed later Figure 16 shows the first switch module Model 910D in the first Product Group head units It has a default address of Group 0 set at the factory and il the Module ID is set to 00 this lets the system know this _ 16 First head unit Mo dle with the module is connected to the first four products in this address 0 00 Group Module ID product group The second 910 would be addressed 01 and the third module 02 etc Always start with zero not one for the first module in any group Figure 17 s
15. 40 Amplifier installation 35 Amplifier Product Groups 13 Amplifiers 2 Channel 48 Amplifiers 4 Channel Hookup 49 Antenna Distribution System 26 AutoCal and 902 8 AutoDamping and 940EZ 14 AutoDamping 5 AutoLimiting and 987 11 AutoMatch Module 11 AutoMatch Module mounting location 19 Aux IR port and 902 Control Panel 29 BAT connections on 916X 23 Battery lead wire testing hookups 24 Blinking numeric displays on 902 903 33 Booster Amps and Model 983 19 Boosters See also Two channel Boosters and powered EQs 13 Bus cable installation 20 Bus definition of 5 Bus extension cables 20 Bus fabrication 20 53 54 bUS flashing EVC window 32 BUS MONITOR LED on 980 32 Buses explanation of 7 Bypass and EQ group planning 12 Bypass and programming switches 18 Bypass definition of 5 Bypass example wiring diagram 40 Calibration microphone 902 installation 28 Calibration of speaker volume 8 CD Changer Distribution 10 11 CD Changers and DC power 23 Choosing switch modules 12 Comparing A B systems 38 Components of the Access System 8 Computer for product selection 7 Connecting the battery 37 Connector polarity 20 Continuous Power Mode 25 Control panel cut out sizes 28 Control Panel definition of 5 Control Panel installation 28 Control Panel testing 32 Control Panel to select products 7 Contr
16. Amplifier Speaker Level Output Front Amp Position Switch Module Rear Amp Position Switch Module See Appendix A for other system related connections such as System Bus DC distribution or Low Level and High Level Bus Sub Amp Position Switch Module Note This drawing is not to scale AudioGpauthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time 50 Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com Left Right and Mono Speaker Hookup Model 932 Speaker Modules can be configured to function as left right or mono modules The slide switch on the left side of the module is marked LEFT and RIGHT Position the slide switch to LEFT for left channel function and toward RIGHT for right channel or MONO function If used for mono operation there will not be a corresponding L module Model 932s are unique in that they share the same GROUP Address with the amplifier group with which they operate For example if the front amp GROUP number is 4 then the front speaker GROUP number would also be 4 Additionally LEFT and RIGHT modules have the same MODULE ID here is an example For speakers 1 8 both LEFT amp RIGHT 932 modules have the address 4 00 GROUP 4 MODULE ID 00 For speakers 9 16 both LEFT amp RIGHT 932 modules have the address 4 01 GROUP 4 MODULE ID 01 etc
17. POWER and COM pins of the 980 s REMOTES terminal block TheftAlert TheftAlert is an optional feature of the Access System that provides a merchandise sentinel or security system for the products on display TheftAlert can sound an alarm in the event that products are removed from the display without prior authorization This feature is available upon request at the time of purchase or you can install it later Contact your Audio Authority Account Manager for details Once TheftAlert is armed a special monitoring circuit continually looks to see that all electronic products connected to the system maintain continuity to ground If products are disconnected without prior entry of an authorization code then TheftAlert senses the loss of continuity in the system and sounds an external alarm not included No additional circuitry or buffers are ever in the audio signal path with TheftAlert TheftAlert can send output to many types of warning devices such as sirens buzzers lamps and so on Connect a 12 volt DC siren or other device drawing less than 1 amp to the and 12V Siren termi nal block on the Model 980 see Figure 38 If you wish to connect TheftAlert to an existing alarm or security system s control box use the relay con tacts of the TheftAlert terminal block on the 980 s circuit board There are 3 pins to consider in this type connection COM Common Ground NO Normally Open Contact
18. Two channel example system 40 U User Interfaces 8 V Vacant headers 21 Ventilation of Power Supply 24 Volume control module 18 Warranty 52 Wiring diagram for 2 channel system 40 Y Yellow red blue black cable 20 55
19. WRONG drilled earlier in the mounting panel or display fixture Plug the connector into the PSB with the cable exiting on top as shown Figure 41 DC g IGN eo US power terminal 5 enol 9 Connect the ground lead to the GND terminal Connect the memory lead to the BAT terminal Connect the ignition lead to the IGN terminal Plug an FM antenna cable from the FM Distribution System into the unit s female antenna jack Install the unit in your fixture B Connect a processor s audio inputs and outputs to a 958 in the Processor EQ Group Then connect the processor EQ unit s DC power inputs to a 915X DC Expander Module Connect a high quality RCA patch cable from the 958 s LEFT and RIGHT INPUT jacks to the EQ s input Use additional RCA patch cables to connect a corresponding jack pair from the LEFT and RIGHT FRONT OUTPUT to the unit s Front output Do the same for the unit s Rear and Sub outputs Connect the ground lead to the GND terminal Connect the memory lead to the BAT terminal Connect the ignition lead to the IGN terminal Install the unit in your fixture C Connect an amplifier s audio signal inputs and outputs to a 942 module and DC power inputs to a 916X DC Expander Module Four DC harness assemblies were included with each 916X Connect the amp s audio inputs and speaker outputs a the 942 Module Connect a high quality RCA patch cable from the same numbered 942 LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO
20. 5 00 PM Eastern Time Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com 51 52 ACCESS WARRANTY Limited Warranty Should any Access product become defective in materials or workmanship within 5 years from the date of purchase Audio Authority Corporation guarantees to the original purchaser that it will replace the defec tive product at no cost This warranty is not applicable for products which in our opinion have been damaged altered abused misused or improperly installed Warranty Service Procedures If you suspect a product defect contact the Audio Authority Technical Service Department by calling 800 322 8346 or 859 233 4599 for assistance in verifying the problem If a defect is found a replacement product will be shipped immediately prepaid via UPS or FedEx Ground on a defect exchange basis and a Return Authorization number will be issued for the defective product At the time of shipment the replace ment product is invoiced to the customer secured via a bank card and later credited in full upon inspection of the defective product A bank card sales draft is executed for the cost of the replacement product and held for 14 days to allow the customer time to return the defective product If the defective product is not re ceived within 14 days the bank card sales draft is deposited All returns for credit must be freight prepaid Alternatively if the customer has previou
21. 9 The Front L R Input signal would come from the Processor EQ Product Group to the Front amplifier Product Group s Model 942 Amplifier Selector through the Front Low Level Bus The amplifier in position 1 receives the front input L R signal through the 942 Amp Module and sends its front output L R signal back through the 942 in the Front Output Figure 9 4 channel amplifier switchin Amp Product Group The Sub input signal Front Rear or Front Sub i in this example passes through position 1 on the 942 Amp Selector for the Sub Amp Product Group The High Level Bus then passes the signals on to the Front and Sub speaker groups Oo U 006 Amp Sharing 942 942 942 ana ront It is sometimes desirable to have 2 epee acca pee ear Sub Amp Groups og channel 4 channel amplifiers available to play in more than amp Front j Rear n Product Group For example you may wish to show the same amplifier driving a Front Rear or Sub speaker group This method of demonstration lowers your display inventory investment con serves space Adapter The Access System allows the user to share an amp in different Product Groups To achieve Amp Sharing one must use a Model 942 for each
22. Bus EXAMPLE SYSTEM 2 Speaker Bus SIX CHANNEL SYSTEM Amp Bypass EQ Bypass 5 S Front Speaker Bus Rear Speaker Bus Sub Speaker Bus EQ Bypass 6 w HONS OO T BOD 152 Rear Speaker Bus A Ce Ce Cs Cs Ce Front Speaker Bus Sub Speaker Bus Rear Amplifier Bypass Front Amplifier Bypass i m 1 Un M oo Oo DN 4 xs 05 y T N DY 44 oo a o 9905 o TT OO AudioK DAuthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time 42 Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com System Bus EXAMPLE SYSTEM 3 DC Bus Addressing
23. Pairs with PSBs 980 If noise persists install a 982A in the signal path between the The number of speakers per product group that can 910 and the 958 play at once is limited by the way you set the speaker limit on the 980 module The Access System is capable of playing up to 4 pairs at once but many receivers are not recommended to play more than one pair simultaneously Read your product s documentation to determine the setting you should use To add a pair of speakers to the pair currently playing LPress press and hold about 1 second the PSB of the additional pair you wish to add until both pairs are playing To turn any current speaker selection OFF press its PSB A short press on a new speaker selection cancels all previous selections 2 Deselecting Products with PSBs Turn any currently selected product OFF by pressing its PSB The green LED goes out If you deselect an in line product such as an EQ that product is replaced by a direct signal path if you have installed a bypass for more information see bypass in the index 3 System Comparison comparison may be performed on the 902 903 906 control panels or on the 905 IR Remote For detailed instructions refer to the control panel User s Guide When you switch a component such as a source the Access System engages our exclusive SilenTouch circuit to mute the audio level briefly 0 15 seconds during the switching process This feature q
24. Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com AMPLIFIERS 4 Channel Hookup The Module ID for both 942s in a four channel setup should be the same but the group number for each should be different For example if the front 942 group number is 4 then the rear 942 group number would be 5 Front and Rear Chan nels of each amp can be selected separately GROUP Setting MODULE ID Settings GROUP Setting MODULE ID Settings Amp Bypass Note This amp could not be connected in position 4 as shown if this were the last module in an Ampli fier Product Group to be bypassed Pesca 6X E Gnd TURN TURN TURN TURN N 100 ON BAT DC 5 PUSH RESET RESET 701 1086 rower 4444 Accessez Model 942 Amplifier Selector DC EXPANSION SOURCES Lg 8 6 AMP IN BUS BE gi EE E L L R R SPEAKER OUTPUT Amp positon 4 DC Connections Switched Blue Battery Yello
25. are disallowed because the control panel is unable to tell two identically addressed modules apart Note the last group number displayed in the Product Group windows and the module number displayed in the EVC window and try to find two modules that both have this address For example if the control panel is flashing the EVC window displays 002 and the third Product Group window shows S4 you would look for two speaker modules 932 with the same address of Group 4 Module 02 Right Remember that pairs of speaker modules must have the same Group and Module ID address but must be identified LEFT and RIGHT to avoid a duplication see page 18 Note In Control Panels E refers to Electronics switching modules and S refers to Speaker switching modules If the erroneous address stays in the windows too short a time to catch press SECURE 88 SECURE to reboot the system and repeat the test Aseach new group number appears in a PG window Product Group Figure 39 the EVC window counts up the number of modules in that group that can be recognized Write down the highest number reported in the EVC window and the Group number with it For each group compare the reported module tally with a physical count of the modules For example your system has four E Group 0 modules six E Group 4 modules and three pairs of 5 Group 4 modules The top PG window displays E0 as EVC scans up to 4 good the second PG window displays
26. its operation and then use the system to demonstrate and sell your merchandise This manual covers the proper installa tion of the switching system hardware only if your system includes a 902 903 or 906 Control Panel or AccessPC touchscreen interface please refer to the separate User Guide provided with your control panel for operation instructions Please read and follow these instructions carefully If you have any difficulties during the installation don t hesitate to call us for assistance We are always pleased to receive customer calls We re open Monday through Friday from 8 30 AM until 5 00 PM Eastern Time Also check our website for diagrams and tips http www audioauthority com What is the Access System The Access System consists of a variety of intelligent switching modules These modules communicate with each other via the system bus allowing you to construct the exact demonstration system configuration you desire from the sources processors equalizers amplifiers speakers and subwoofers in your display The switching modules are located near the actual products on display creating a distributed switching net work The products are connected to the modules rather than being wired to one central point Selected product signals are then sent across the network through buses that interconnect the modules A simplified view is shown below Figure 1 CONTROL PANEL CABLE SYSTEM BUS Co
27. jacks to the unit s input Use 14 16 gauge speaker wire to connect the unit s Speaker outputs to a corresponding SPEAKER OUTPUT terminal plug Now connect the amp s DC power inputs to the 916X connected to its 942 module Connect the amp s ground lead to the BLACK wire in the harness Connect the amp s battery lead to the YELLOW wire in the harness Connect the amp s turn on lead to the BLUE wire in the harness Plug the connector on the other end of the harness onto a numbered amp position on the 916X circuit board No smoke and fire Great Install the unit in your display fixture D Install a pair of speakers in the Front Speaker Group Note Factory wired displays use two position terminal blocks marked and that are pre wired to 932 Speaker Modules You may wish to extend the wiring location for speakers from the 932 module to a convenient spot in each speaker cavity in your display 35 36 Connect the left speaker to one of the 2 position terminal blocks on the Left 932 and the right speaker to the corresponding position on the Right 932 Wire the positive lead to and the negative speaker lead to Connect the two pin plug of the PSB s cable if PSBs are used to the small 2 pin headers on the 932 circuit board at the corresponding product position Press the PSB into the 2 hole you drilled earlier in the mounting panel or display fixture Note One PSB will activate both left and right sp
28. more modules do not show the blinking LED check the System Bus connections SPEAKER BUS YELLOW WIRE ALWAYS ON THIS SIDE OF PLUG GREEN WIRE ALWAYS ON THIS SIDE OF PLUG SYSTEM BUS RIGHT WRONG Figure 34 Observe correct polarity for all bus connections 6 Check the DC bus If one or more products do not power up and you are confident of the DC bus connec tions check each 910 915X and 916X module for a Red non blinking LED close to the black plastic or metal circuit breaker on the circuit board If the Red LED is ON push the circuit breaker s RESET button 27 28 INSTALLING A CONTROL PANEL Skip this step if you do not have a 902 903 or 906 Control Panel or if the display is pre assembled If you have a 902 or 903 Control Panel it is accompanied by a separate User s Guide which you should locate for future reference 1 Cut an opening for the Control Panel if you wish to flush mount it in your display You can also use a 989 Enclosure Kit to house your Control Panel which can be shelf mounted in your display For the 902 or 903 Control Panels cut an opening 7 178 mm wide by 5 14 130 mm high For the 906 or 988 Control Panel cut an opening 4 105 mm wide by 5 14 130 mm high Use the panel to mark screw hole locations and drill 76 2 5 mm holes for the screws Insert the appropriate slide in Produ
29. product position Selecting Products in the Access System Products can be selected in a system in different ways that can all be combined into a single system if desired You may select products in the following ways By pressing a Product Select Button PSB connected to a switching module This allows the user to build different systems of product configurations manually By using a control panel if the system is so equipped Control panel use is covered in detail in a separate manual that accompanies each control panel By issuing commands with the Model 905 IR Remote Control which is included with the 902 Control Panel and available with the 903 One 905 remote is recommended per salesperson By using a computer touchscreen with AccessPC or custom software configured to enable product selec tions and other control functions A combination of these methods Buses Signals are passed between modules by buses which are nothing more than cables that go from module to module to module connecting them into functional groups within the system s architecture The System Bus connects all switching and system modules allowing them to send messages to each other controlled by the addresses that are set by the installer These signals instruct the modules to select the inputs outputs of a particular unit such as a head unit or amplifier Expander modules are not connected directly to the System Bus Each expander re
30. that it can play in the front rear or sub position To add three more shared amplifiers connect each to its own Model 993 adapter and then connect the adapter to corresponding positions on each 942 module If some of your amps will be shared and some not shared contact Audio Authority at the phone number below for assistance First mount the switching modules inside your display according to your system plan Then use the screws provided to mount each amp s 993 adapter inside the cabinet or on the back of the amplifier display panel near the amplifier to be shared Connect the Input and Output cables from each 942 module to the 993 adapter as shown Connect the amplifier to the adapter using the SHARED AMP terminals and jacks on the 993 Contact Audio Authority Technical Service at the phone number below with questions Connect Amplifiers DC power to a 916X expander on any of its Tp associated 942 modules see pp 22 43 Front Amp Position Rear Amp Position Sub Amp Position eoo Low Level Inputs Low Level Inputs Low Level Inputs Left Right DC Power Model 993 Amp Mounting Share Adapter e FRONT 942 REAR 8427 SUB 9427 SHARED eu Screws mount this adapter inside the display near the shared amp 95 9999 SOS Shared Amplifier Screw Terminal Speaker Level Output Position 4 High Level Output C2OOO 50
31. the next 916X module also connect a separate 4 gauge red and black set of wires to the 916X s terminals for final connection to your system s DC power supply or battery Now connect the red and black wires to the next 916X in the system making a daisy chain until the last 916X is connected Run low current DC to all 910 Source Modules and 915X Expander Modules Use the red and black 14 gauge wires provided with the 910 Connect the ring ends to the DC bus termi nals of the nearest 916X 2 77 15 Power 9 Source Figure 29 DC trunk lines connect 916X modules 4 to each other and the power source 915 910D 5888 F 227 branch from the nearest available 85555 J 8989 53089 14 Gauge Red Black 525994 8 Gauge Black D 0000 8 Gauge Red 23 24 7 Cut the red and black wires to length strip the ends and insert them into the terminal block the 910 module labeled DC Power Bus Wire red to and black to and tighten the screws securely 8 If 915X modules are part of your system wire them the same manner as the 910 modules Connect the pre made power cable supplied with the 980 System Module to the terminal posts of a nearby 916X Tighten all the brass nuts on 916X bus termina
32. the possibility of plugging the system bus to the header backwards see Figure 24 2 2 Using the same bus cable or branching off with a new section of bus cable continue Figure 24 connecting all 932 modules in the Front Speaker group to the Front Speaker Bus 3 Connect all remaining Amplifier Speaker Product Groups in the same way 4 Extend system or speaker buses if necessary using the available extension cable assemblies C Low Level Buses The rules are similar to those for installation of the other signal buses Connect modules within a group and to corresponding groups Start from the module at one end of the product group and work toward the module at the other end Low level cables are quite different from other bus cables Use only high quality shielded RCA patch cords preferably gold plated for low level bus connections Use Audio Authority Excellerator Cable and Solderless Gold RCA Connectors for made to measure cables of exact length especially for those runs over 6 feet Figure 25 Speaker Bus Example Front Speaker Group 032 942 942 00000000 Front Amplifier Group Right Front Speaker Group o 32 oQ oQ 00000000 Front Speaker Bus
33. use a system bus exten Figure 23 Observe correct System sion cable for long distances between modules or carefully splice 18 Bus polarity It is fine to leave one gauge cable where needed header unused 6 Dual header connections are provided on all modules so you can easily extend a bus cable that is too short or you can branch off the main run to a remote or side group of modules if necessary Note Since bus connectors can be both in and out one header connection may be left open The remaining connector may be used to create a branch from the bus B Install Speaker Bus The procedure for running the Speaker Bus is very similar to the installation of the System Bus The speaker bus will be used to send high level signals from amp outputs to speaker modules in the system For very small systems with no amps the head unit group is connected directly to speaker groups via speaker bus SPEAKER Connect related modules with a continuous run of bus cable Start from the module at one end of the group and work toward the other end Run separate buses for front rear and sub or tweeter mid and sub GREEN WIRE ALWAYS ON 1 Using the a green white brown gray bus cable assembly plug a connector of THIS SIDE OF the bus into a SPEAKER BUS header on each 942 module in the Front Ampli RENG fier group The connectors are polarized so they will only connect in one 92 direction but always make sure to prevent
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35. E4 as EVC scans up to 5 bad and the third PG window displays S4 as EVC scans up to 3 good In this case you would look for a mis addressed unplugged or faulty E4 module Electronics Group 4 Ifthe module count in a group does not match the number of modules you actually have look for disconnected or mis addressed modules Also check for gaps in the series of Module ID settings in that group For example 0 1 2 4 5 is not allowed and will be reported as 3 modules in this case the modules addressed 4 and 5 must be corrected to 3 and 4 respectively C Test the Product Positions Use the PSBs product select buttons to select each position called for in the following procedures If your system does not include PSBs find the extra PSB supplied with the 980 and plug the PSB into one of the small 2 pin PSB headers at each location called for in the following steps 1 Connect the test PSB to one position on a switching module belonging to each Product Group and press the button Watch for the following signs of normal operation The test PSB lights The 980 SilenTouch LED blinks off momentarily The 980 BUS MONITOR LED flickers orange The product position number that the test PSB is connected to is displayed on the 902 or 903 Control Panel Each product selected with The PSB is displayed in the correct Product Group window on the 902 or 903 2 Press a lighted PSB in any group The LED goes out Th
36. Product Group that the shared amp will appear in Also the amp must receive an input signal from the processor s output for each source or source Shared unit group see Figure 10 There are several ways to set up amp sharing Amplifier systems so call Audio Authority at 800 322 8346 with questions Figure 10 One shared amp may be selected for front rear or sub positions see Appx B p 48 13 Ampifier Bypass The source signal is supplied when no products in an amp group are selected For the bypass option remem ber to leave the fourth position open on the last 942 module in each Amp Product Group That position is reserved for the bypass connection so no amp can be connected there see pp 6 40 There are many other hookup and demonstration possibilities for amplifiers many of which are shown in this manual Please call us at 800 322 8346 if you have questions about the type of switching modules you need or with any other questions Speakers Possible Speaker Amplifier Product Groups i t s in the signal path are th kers The final component s in the signal path are the speakers Front sneakers Each speaker Product Group is powered by the selected amplifier in its corresponding group So front type speakers are powered by front amps rear type speakers by rear amps etc The Access System s architecture was designed for a maximum of 16 unique speaker groups with a capacity within each group for 99 pairs of s
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38. akers have match Patents Pending ing group numbers this determines how the 902 Control Panel if used handles Volume Compensation of the products in these Groups Figure 15 shows how the 902 903 Control Panel PROCESSOR EQ FRONT AMP FRONT SPEAKERS would arrange these product groups cem its Product Group display windows J Silentouch 7 Theft Alert EQUAL VOLUME COMPARISON REAR SPEAKERS B Determine the Module ID settings ATTENUATION SPL ON SPL Number the modules in each group to g 1 SUB STORE ATTEN put the products in the desired order in DECBEIS LEVEL SUBWOOFERS the group Use the following table for ie TEE E the appropriate module ID setting for each module Model 902 Control Panel Figure 15 This is how product groups appear on the 902 Control Panel The display shows which product in each group is selected Sources EQs and Amplifiers Speakers Switching Addressing Set the MODULE ID to Modules Sequence for 910 922 Product slide rotary 958 942 Positions switch switch Addressing the MODULE ID to Sequence for 932 slide rotary Product Grps switch switch 1 8 9 16 17 24 25 32 33 40 41 48 49 56 57 64 65 72 73 80 81 88 89 96 97 99 1st module
39. al audio signals to optical 975 FM Distribution Amplifier 12 volt powered FM antenna booster drives all the radio antenna inputs and has direct input for one or more RF output CD changers Use with distribution components in Kit 16 or Kit 17 Kit 16 pro vides 4 way taps and cables for FM distribution to sixteen head units Kit 17 contains one 4 way tap and cables for four head units 9A80 Crossover A simple crossover which can be hidden inside the fixture allowing two channel low level signal from the headunit to be split for the demonstration of front speakers rear speakers and subwoofers 981 DC Eliminator Small in line low level device that eliminates DC that can be present in the low level outputs of some head units and crossovers found on the market One required per offending product 982A Low Level Isolator Small in line low level device that eliminates ground loops inherent in car audio displays One required per amplifier group 982A is not recommended with subwoofer groups 983 Four Channel AutoMatch Module Device used to protect high level in out products on display that have different ground schemes Device will protect products from harm when a floating ground source is selected to play with an amplifier If needed only one unit is required per display when demonstrating high level head units in combination with power amps 985EZ A V Distribution Amplifier Distributes component video signal to up to 8 video
40. al of the power supply Secure the battery connection with a wing nut and stud furnished with the Model 2 77 4 Connect the black wire to the power supply terminal in the same fashion 5 Now plug the red and black power wire assembly you installed earlier into the 980 s power socket 6 Plug the Model 2 77 or your alternate power supply into a continuous source of 120 volt power 7 Test your system by turning your power supply ON A Each main module has a green LED that should be flashing like a heartbeat If any modules lack a heartbeat check the system bus connection B If using a Model 2 77 turn it on and leave it on 24 hours a day once your installation is complete When turned on a green NORMAL OPERATION light will illuminate on the Model 2 77 F Choosing the Power Mode for Your Display You previously determined the Power Mode setting when you completed the DIP switch settings on the main switching modules and 980 System Module earlier in the installation Now that you have reached this point you may wish to reconsider the Power Mode s you will use Read the following information for more detail There are three different power modes available in the Access System to turn ON the components in your display The Power Mode is determined by using different combinations of switch settings on the 980 and the main modules in your system The Power Mode setting determines how many components will be powered at any given time an
41. and 4 channel processor Product Groups a 2 channel processor group may use a 922 for input signal and a 920X for output The Low Level Bus connections should be routed to the corre sponding bus connections on the next module in the Product Group or the Model 980 System Module front output bus to position A on the 980A rear bus to position amp Sub bus to position C See Model 980 Setup Diagram for the next installation step If your system includes head units with both low level and high level signal output special wiring is re quired for setting up the proper installation of Low Level Bypass see pp 12 42 6 Channel Signal Processor or Equalizer DC Power Processor pos 4 Connections DC Connections From nearest 916X Switched Yellow Battery Red Ground Black row SL 950805059 dh ch dh dh Wh dh 915X DC System Bus Expander Connections Connection Bypass Setting Accesstz Model 958 Dc Car Equalizer Selector EXPANSION Address Settings Optional 994 995 Product Select Button or Indicator EQUALIZERS _ pc LEFTINPUT RIGHT INPUT INPUT from source or previous 958 Bus Connections EQ INPUT Product Pos 4 Front Output Bus Connections IN amp OUT orto 980 Bus A EQ FRONT OUTPUT Product Pos 4 Re
42. ar Output Bus Connections IN amp OUT EQ REAR OUTPUT Product Pos 4 or to 980 Bus Sub Output Bus Connections IN amp OUT or to 980 Bus C EQ SUB OUTPUT For EQ bypass P Product Pos 4 turn the BYPASS Audio Signal Switch ON Expansion Port EQ Bypass Note This EQ could not be connected in position 44 as shown if this were the last module in an Equalizer Product Group to be bypassed Audiok DAuthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com Model 980 System Module 2 and 6 Channel Hookup The System Module is essential for every Access system It makes no difference if selection of product is by Control Panel or by Product Select Buttons or both therefore always follow this diagram for proper setup Concerning signal path the Model 980EZ will be located just before the amplifier inputs see Appendix A In the 2 channel configuration the Front Inputs and Front Outputs are the only connections that are used In the 6 channel configuration all three sets of inputs outputs are used The Low Level buses e g front rear sub continue separately from the 980 on to their corresponding amplifiers or amp groups System Bus 902 or 903 Connections Control Panel Connection 2 Channel Setup for 980EZ
43. ated at the bottom of your display first and work toward the top of the display so you can avoid masses of hookup wire hanging down from above Take your time mounting the components and be sure to save their boxes and accessories so that you can offer your customer a new or almost new unit when you later take the component out of the display 1 Install the First Products Install one product in each of several groups in order to get a simple system running For example install a head unit a processor if any a two channel amp and a pair of front speakers see Appendix B for detailed hookup drawings Leave your power supply ON and your battery if any connected but be careful using metal tools High Level A Connect a head unit s high low level audio outputs and DC power inputs to a product position on the 910 Module 2999 Connect the low level output to the red R and white L female RCA jacks using short high quality patch cables Connect the unit s front and rear high level speaker outputs to the two terminal blocks next to the Power terminal block Observe the polarity legend printed on the circuit board under the terminal plugs Figure 40 Correct PSB cable polarity Connect the two pin plug of the PSB s cable if PSBs are used to the small 2 pin headers on the o 910 circuit board at the corresponding product position Press the PSB into the 94 hole you PSB
44. ay for high power amps using switching power supplies The T switch should be OFF 3 4 second delay for 910 modules and ON for 942 modules 3 second turn on delay for large power amps Also see Choosing the Power Mode for Your System on page 24 for more detailed information on the three different Power Mode settings available for your Access System 18 B should be set to OFF unless you wish to BYPASS the product group associated with the module The bypass module is always the last module in the product group to be bypassed only the bypass module should have the B switch turned ON A product group will be bypassed when all products in that group are unselected Bypass is commonly used in systems where there are both low level and high level output signals from head units see Appx A page 40 for a hookup diagram M has special functions for multi channel amps and should be set to OFF Call the factory for details S is related to M and should remain OFF in most f RS cases P ses TX A o OWER I AudioC DAuthority Set the Left Right Switch SYSTEM AcCessEz Model 932 4 1 Bus Speaker Selector Set the 932 Left Right switch to indicate its position on the right or left side of the speaker portion of your display 932s are the only modules addressed identically but the Left Right switch lets the control panel tell them apart Set the switch to RIGHT if only one channel a sing
45. capabilities to a system Any control panel can operate hand in hand with prod uct select buttons A basic component of the AccessEZ System There are five types of modules normally found in car audio applications Switching Modules select and connect products for demonstration and commu nicate with other system components through the System Bus Examples are Models 910D 922 932 942 and 958 Expander Modules add channel capacity to switching modules Examples are Models 920X and 940X System Modules perform basic control interface and housekeeping functions within the system Examples include Models 980 and 988 DC Power Modules distribute DC power to sources EQs and amps Examples include Models 915X and 916X Signal Distribution Modules such as the 985EZ and 975 distribute audio and or video signals to output devices such as Video monitors The numbered point of connection 1 4 for electronics or 1 8 for speakers of a product to a switching or expander module The product select button PSB must be connected to the corresponding position on the module For example if a component is connected to position 3 its product select button must be connected to PSB position 3 When a bypass is required always use the fourth position see bypass Control Panels select positions through the System Bus and are not connected to individual positions A group of functionally similar products such as sources amplifie
46. ceives its instruction from the main switch module to which it is attached Signal Buses carry audio signals either low level source low level output for example or high level signals amplifier output System Bus o 5 s Dee 980 22932 NE Fo 000 Right q A Low Level Bus Source Bus Amp In Bus Speaker Bus Figure 3 Basic bus examples in a simple demonstration system ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS If you have already planned your system with the assistance of your account manager you may wish to skip directly to the Installation section If you do not have a complete plan for your system get help from your Audio Authority Account Manager by calling 800 322 8346 Access User Interfaces Control Panels 902 Full Featured Control Panel Includes one 987 Equal Volume Comparison EVC module one microphone with 25 cord and one 905 IR Remote Control Because the remote control serves such an essential function in a demonstra tion one remote control is recommended for each sales person MODEL 902 FRONT PANEL MODEL 903 FRONT PANEL O Access Demonstration Network Patents Pending Access Demonstration Network Pate
47. configu Figure 5 Basic car audio ration signal flow for a system including Front Rear and Sub Product Groups amplifier and speaker Product Groups Rear Speakers f M y When planning the installation Subwoofers try to think of the components you wish to display as belonging to a particular family or GROUP and where those components might reside in the signal path for a typical vehicle installation Head Units The Model 910 is a good choice for almost every type of head unit from PO g simple 2 channel powered tape tuner units with only high level outputs to CD tuner units that have low level outputs preamp for rear channels and high level outputs speaker level for front channels Both of these varieties belong to the same source family or Product Group and may be switched with the Model 910D see Figure 6 Figure 6 Basic Head Unit hookup with high Processors and Equalizers and low level plus DC power seafood fed The next logical Product Group in the signal path be Processor EQs Crossovers Generally these devices have 2 channel stereo low level inputs that are processed through a dividing network to derive multiple output channels e g 2 in x 6 out see Figure 7 Products in this group are usually wired in the signal path just prior to the amplifier s input Most of these processors have a wide range of adjustable controls that when over adjuste
48. ct Group labels provided with your control panel into the product group display windows to identify each component group on the panel Consult page 6 of your 902 903 User s Guide for more information on Product Group labeling 2 If you have a 902 Control Panel locate the 987 EVC Module that came with the 902 You installed the 987 earlier near the 980 System Module see page 19 Connect the 902 to the 987 using the 10 pin ribbon cable provided Note You will still need access to the rear of the 902 so do not mount it permanently yet 3 Using the 10 foot cables supplied plug the 902 or 908 into the 980 System Module at the header marked 902 903 Figure 35 Rear view of the 902 Control Panel The 987 should already have RCA cables connecting it in the signal path out of the 980 that feeds the amplifier input buses Hang the 902 s calibration microphone about 1 foot from the ceiling at the center of the listening area The mic can be flush mounted in the ceiling tiles if desired but performance may suffer The mic is an omni directional electret condenser microphone RS 232 Serial Port Modular Jack for connection PC or modem Microphone Jack Connect 902 s microphone extension cable here 6 Pin Header connection for Model 980 System Module A B 5 904 10 Header connection for Model 987 Audio Level Module ProductGroup Expansion Port Configuration DIP Switches 3 Pin Header 34 Pin c
49. d can interject noise distortion hum etc into the system Check the gain setting controls crossover frequency and other control settings on your products often Powered Equalizers would not be included in this Product Group For the bypass option remember to leave the fourth position open on the last 958 module in the Processor EQ Product Group That position is reserved for the bypass connection so no processor or EQ can be connected see pp 6 40 off SS Ep DC Power You may not wish to buy the extra switching modules to create a separate Product Group for Processor EOs especially if you only carry one or two models of crossovers or passive EOs However if you want more than one amp to play at any given time there should be at least one device a crossover or processor in the signal path that can accept a 2 channel low level input from a source and deliver front rear and sub low level outputs to amplifiers Many retailers use a single dedicated crossover buried inside the display to derive multiple output signals for multiple amp inputs This may be the simplest Figure 7 Basic Processor EQ solution for your display see Figure 8 Our Model 9A80 Crossover was hookup for low level inputs and designed just for this purpose Call your Audio Authority Account Manager for outputs with DC power details 800 322 8346 Source In Front Out Head Unit Low Le
50. d speakers are shorted to ground to reduce the sound absorption of unselected speakers in the display 940EZ High Level Selector Controls two channel high level signals routed to or from four high level products Controls two channels of four products e g high level sources Use Model 932 for applications where Au toDamping is desired 942 2 Channel Amplifier Selector Switches the low level inputs and high level outputs of four 2 channel amplifiers 958 EQ or Crossover Selector Controls low level inputs and six channels of low level outputs from four crossovers or equalizers System Module 980EZ Provides the central point of control for DC power SilenTouch 902 903 Control Panel TheftAlert output and so forth The 980 is essential for any Access System and is typically installed in the low level signal path just prior to any amplifier inputs Expander Modules 920X and Low Level Expansion Module The 920X adds a pair of low level channels to any switching module 940X High Level Expander Module Adds a pair of high level channels to any switching module System Specific Components 970 RS232 Serial Interface PC Interface Connects the Access system to a PC for computer control Touchscreen etc 971 Infrared Control Module Customized to send IR commands to infrared audio and video components 977 Digital Audio Adapters 977R converts optical digital audio signals to coax and 977T converts coax digit
51. d whether or not there is a turn on delay You may use more than one power mode within the same system depending on the D switch settings on 910 958 and 942 modules Here are the three different Power Modes Power Conserve allows only one component from each electronic group to be ON at any given time New selections have a turn on delay of either 3 4 seconds or 3 seconds depending on how the T switch is set on each main module Smart Power Mode allows up to three components in each electronic product group to be on at any given time When a fourth component in the group is selected the first selected component in the group powers down and so on If there is no new selection activity in the group within 5 minutes all components in the group power down then a new selection cycle begins There is a turn on delay for each new selection no delay for the products recently selected the length of the delay is determined by the T switch setting on the selected component s main module Continuous Power Mode allows all electronic components in the display to be ON and ready for immediate selection with no delay Since all components are ON it is extremely important to have an adequate source for DC power for car applications like the Audio Authority Model 2 77 Hybrid DC Power Source In very large displays two 2 77s may be required if Continuous Power Mode is used Choose either the Continuous Mode or the Smart Power Mode if you d
52. duct compared with a patchwork of printed circuit boards Modules are protected by attractive and rugged steel covers Gold jacks and terminals are clearly and specifically labeled Expansion when needed is done by directly docking modules Simplified module addressing New audio switching capabilities include Digital coax connections and Optical adapters for Toslink inputs and outputs Master volume controls offer level presets Touchscreen and Graphical control panels invite user interaction e Single product group control panel for sub rooms speaker displays or any product category these new AccessEZ features are added to the existing capabilities of the Access System which include Your choice of button per product central control panel computer touchscreen IR remote or any combi nation of user interface Sophisticated SilenTouch interval muting for quiet switching Capacity for hundreds of products Comprehensive control panels with automated demonstration features Single button recall of up to 99 stored system configurations of these features make it EZ to design the demonstration system that fits your specific merchandising needs Your Account Manager and our Application Engineering staff can assist you in selecting and configur ing the appropriate AccessEZ modules to build the ideal system for you This manual is provided as a framework to help you successfully install your Access System test
53. dule hookup diagram 46 970 RS232 Serial Interface PC Interface 10 971 Infrared Control Module 10 975 FM Distribution Amp 26 977 Digital Audio Adapters 10 977 FM Distribution 10 11 980 Module and control panel installation 28 980 System Module Accessories 31 980 System Module and DC power 24 980 System Module location 19 980EZ System Module 10 981 DC Eliminator 10 982A and noise problems 37 982A Low Level Isolator 10 983 19 983 Four Channel AutoMatch Module 11 983 Module placement 19 987 Equal Volume Comparison 8 987 EVC Audio Level Module 11 987 EVC Control Module placement 19 987 EVC Module and control panel installation 28 988 Module settings 18 988 programming switches 18 988 Volume Control Panel 9 990 External Infrared Receiver 11 990 Remote Infrared Receiver 29 993 Amp Share Adapter about 11 993 Amp Share Adapter hookup 50 994 995 PSB connection on 910D 45 9A80 Crossover 10 12 A A B System Comparison 38 Add a pair of speakers with PSBs 38 Additional Speaker Pairs 38 Address and Other Settings 15 Addressing for 4 channel amps 49 Alarm system installation 31 Alarms and TheftAlert 6 Amp shared system example wiring diagram 43 Amp sharing 13 Amp sharing and 993 Module hookup 50 Ampifier Bypass and system planning 14 Amplifier and EQ bypass 22 Amplifier Bypass example wiring diagram
54. e 902 or 903 displays double dashes in the espective product group window 33 34 3 Select a speaker position using the test PSB then move the PSB to the same module location on the opposite side of the speaker section of the display The PSB lights up as soon as you plug it in showing both left and right speaker positions are selected 4 Attach the test PSB to a second speaker in a group press the PSB and hold the button for at least one second Ifthe speaker limit setting on the 980 is set to 1 the PSB will not come on Ifthe speaker limit is 2 or higher the PSB will come on in both the first and second speaker position factory default is 2 with 980 limit switches all in the OFF position The 902 903 displays the two speaker positions alternately in the speaker s PG window DISPLAY COMPONENT HOOKUP It is now time to begin installing the car audio head units EQs amplifiers and speakers If you ve followed the instructions so far you will have a working system in short order This section assumes that the compo nents have been mounted onto removable panels or onto the front portion of your fixture You will obviously need to connect the wires from the components to the switching system and DC distribution system so you may wish to map out a plan for that process that allows easy access to the modules from the front or the rear of your display Usually it works out best to mount the components to be loc
55. ead unit switching 12 High level Bus Speaker Bus 21 High Level Bus and bypass from 910D 22 High Level head unit connections 45 Hum troubleshooting 37 Identification boxes 18 Indicator LED installation 30 Infrared Control Module 10 Infrared Receiver 11 Install remaining products 37 Installing bus cables 20 K Kit 17 and FM distribution 10 Kit16 and FM distribution 10 L Left Right switch 18 Left Right switch and Model 932 51 Left Right Speaker Hookup 51 Lock out on 902 9 LOW VOLTAGE LED 32 Low capacitance RCA patch cables 20 Low level Bus 20 Low level bus example 7 Low Level Bus example wiring diagram 40 Low Level Bus installation 21 Low level bypass hookup 23 Low level signal 7 M Microphone installation 902 28 Model 910 Head Unit hookup diagram 45 Model 980 2 Channel hookup 47 Model 980 6 Channel Hookup 47 Module count on 902 903 33 Module definition of 6 Module ID and 4 channel amps 49 Module ID and address settings 15 Module ID settings 16 Mono Speaker Hookup and addressing 51 Multi channel displays 12 Multiple speaker pair selection 38 Multiple speaker pairs in parallel 18 N Noise problems 37 Numbering the Product Groups 15 Open or vacant 5 21 Optical Digital Audio Adapters 10 Parallel Speaker Limit settings 25 PC Interface 10 Position 4 and b
56. eakers when selected You may also wish to install a 996 or 997 Product Indicator at the alternate speaker location for easy product selection verification Product Indicators are merely LEDs they connect to any switching module in exactly the same manner as PSBs see pp 9 30 Install the speakers in the display fixture Tightly seal all speaker chambers especially subwoofer enclosures 2 Test Your Initial Product Installation A Use PSBs or the Control Panel depending on how your system is equipped On a 902 or 908 press the first key at the top of the column of 8 Product Group keys The red LED comes on Enter the number of the first product in the Source Group using the numeric pad The Product Group Display blinks while receiving your input The Product Group Display stops blinking after two seconds and the selected product comes on Enter the numbers of the remaining test products in their respective Product Groups B Adjust the product controls until you hear music If none is heard Check for source material cassette CD FM tuning Check your product selection numbers on the control panel for accuracy Check product connections to the switching modules Make sure all products are receiving DC power Check all Group Module and programming switch settings Refer to the configuration on the information boxes and your system plan Note If you make any changes to any module s switch settings press the System Reset b
57. ear and sub amplifier groups see Figure 26 D EQ and Amplifier Bypass To demonstrate high powered head units without other in line products such as processors equalizers or amplifiers use Speaker Bus cable to create a front and rear high level bypass from the Source Product Group directly to the Speaker Product Group for a hookup diagram see page 40 gp i o i o e 1 910 910 gd le mmm logus B p m m mmu liii e 97 9 OF eef Source Low Level Bus Figure 26 Low Level Bus Illustration 942 Bead 0000 0000 942 4 0008 0000 Rear a Low Level Bus LJ 5888 0000 Sub 0000 Low Level 5 Bus 1 Hook up the Source Group s Front High Level Bus using a green white brown gray bus cable assembly Plug a connector of the bus into each header marked FRONT HIGH LEVEL BUS on 910 modules in the Source group 2 Connect one end of the Front High Level Bus to the fourth position on the last 942 module in the Front Amplifier Product Group see Figu
58. esire instant A B or A B C comparison of components in your display Set the 980 s Power Mode switch and each main module s D and T switch Effect on Power Mode Delay or D Switch Product Groups Switch on 980 on Main Modules Power Conserve 1 unit ON delayed turn on Smart Power Up to 3 units ON delayed turn on Continuous Power All units ON no turn on delay Remember T set to OFF 3 4 second delay for head units processors or small amps Models 910 958 T set to ON 3 second turn on delay for large power amps Model 942 G Setting the Parallel Speaker Limits The Access System can be programmed to allow multiple pairs of speakers to play in each Speaker Group at one time from the same amplifier When the system is programmed to allow this you should consider the possible effects on your amplifiers For example when 2 pairs of speakers play in parallel in the same group the load presented to the amplifier is increased in exactly the same manner as connecting the two pairs of speakers directly to the amp s output The amp now sees a lower impedance or higher load and works a little harder by playing a little louder If you were to choose two pairs of speakers both at 4 ohms connected in parallel the two pairs would present 2 ohm load to the amp If three pairs of 4 ohm speakers were selected the load impedance could be 1 7 ohms or lower Many amps are stable down to a 2 ohm load however many are no
59. g our surface mount ZipSwich PSB PSB Indicator headers 2 Carefully insert the PSB or Indicator in the hole and check the fit You may wish to leave the PSB or Indicator mounted in the product panel or install them later after your components have been mounted to their respective product mounting panels 3 Locate the switching module where the component will be con nected Each module has either 4 or 8 two pin headers above the product connectors numbered from 1 4 or 1 8 As you install the display products you will connect the PSBs and Indicators to these headers using em the cable assembly supplied with each RIGHT WRONG Figure 37 Be careful to maintain PSB cable polarity at both ends 30 980 System Module Accessories gt In systems without a control panel it is usually desirable 22 2 2 to add outboard switches for remote operation of 5 Normally Closed certain 980 system management tools Normally Open r Model 980 55 Remote Power Switch If your system does not include a Control Panel you may 8 want to turn the system on and off using a remote key 2 TheftAlert Reset switch or toggle switch System Reset THEFT ALERT RESET Power Use any SPST single pole single throw switch you PEL DE prefer Low current switches will work perfectly well et t SYSTEM RESET Figure 38 Connect the switch between the
60. hows the address settings for the fourth module in the Processor EQ Product Group The group default is 2 and the address is set to 03 D Set the Programming Switches Figure 17 This Model 958 would be the fourth and last module in group 2 Programming Switch Settings S M B T D Processor EQs because bypass is ON Models 910 940EZ and 942 have a DIP switch array with small rocker switches labeled 5 M B TD Model 910 has T and D only The slide switches are set to Off at the factory The switches are defined as 92 B S M B T D MODULE ID 775 SMBTD Single Multi Bypass Time Delay Stereo Channel Figure 18 The thirteenth and last module in Group 4 Front Amps D turns on the DC Power Delay feature and works with the Bypass is ON em 2 Power Mode switch setting the 980 module Use the following switch array SMBTD chart to determine switch settings Set the 980 s Power Mode switch and each main module s D and T switch using the chart below Effect on Power Mode Delay or D Switch Product Groups Switch on 980 on Main Modules Power Conserve 1 unit ON delayed turn on Smart Power Up to 3 units ON delayed turn on Continuous Power All units ON no turn on delay T sets the amount of time delay to allow for product turn on if D is ON OFF 3 4 second delay for head units and low power amps ON 3 second del
61. ings for Bypass amp Amp Turn On Delay Address Settings Low Level Bus Connections IN amp OUT High Level Bus Connections Amp position 4 DC Connections Switched Blue Battery Yellow Ground Black 916X DC Power Adapter CAUTION Pori BAT TO RESET BAT TH E EE of C SYSTEM L1 Bus 265019 AccessEez Model 942 Amplifier Selector SOURCES UL GND 2 3 TURN TURN TURN TURN ON ON ON ON I EI mmm LLL LLL LL LLL Lied tied x See ro resek exe DC EXPANSION 701 1086 Q POWER tH RR Dc EXPANSION 4PsB BBBEIBEBBIBBBE v1 elle 1 L L R R SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER BUS FRONT REAR SUB ETC Amp Bypass Note EXPANSION N 2 Channel Amplifier Preamp Input Amp Output Left Right Left Right SS 916X DC Expander Connection Optional 994 995 Product Select Button Amp Input Pos 4 Amp Output Pos 4 Audio Signal Expansion Port This amp could not be connected in position 4 as shown if this were the last module in an Amplifier Product Group to be bypassed AudioK DAuthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time
62. l logic before actually installing the modules in your fixture 1 Mark the location of the switching modules and any related expander modules near the center of the products they will serve Some modules will serve 4 products others will serve 8 products 2 Be sure to consider the 2 foot plug spacing if you are using factory pre made bus cables B Determine Other Module Locations In the following installation steps ignore any references to modules that are not part of your system 1 Position the 980 System Module in the signal path immediately prior to the first module s in your Amplifier Product Group s This position will allow you to pass signals from the output of your Head Unit or Processor EQ Product Group to the 980 Module which will then pass the low level input signals to your Amplifier Product Group s 2 If you have Booster Amps with high level inputs in your system you must use a Model 983 AutoMatch Module to protect the components in your display from damage The 983 is required to match floating ground output source units with common ground input amplifier units The 983 should be located near the 940EZ and 940X switching and expander modules that send and receive signals to and from the booster amps in your display 3 If your system has a Model 902 Control Panel you also received a Model 987 EVC Control Mod ule The 987 Module should be positioned just after the 980 System Module in the Low Level Bus
63. le 932 is used as in the case of mono subwoofers SPEAKERS ia BUS FRONT REAR SUB ETC Set the Address Switches Set and recheck all the address switch settings Setting the address switches is very important functions of the Access System depend on correct addressing of the EXPANSION 984 5 8 1 4 switch modules Please take the time to double check the labels and subsequent module addresses that you may have set Figure 19 The 932 module serving the left channel of Timeout Minutes and Model 988 speakers 9 16 note the filled in identification boxes Model 988 if included in your system can monitor system activity and restore system volume to a standby level during idle periods This time period is called Timeout and is counted from the last Master Volume control change or Access System command such as product selection Set the 988 Timeout DIP switches to total the desired timeout period For example if you turn on switches 1 and 2 your system will timeout after 3 minutes If you do not wish to use the Timeout feature leave the three Timeout switches turned OFF SilenTouch and Model 988 The Model 988 can administer SilenTouch in systems with no 980 module If both modules are present in a system turn the 988 s SilenTouch switch OFF the bottom switch on the 4 switch array Speaker Limit The Access System is designed to allow mul
64. le ID is the unique number assigned to each module like individual house addresses on one street Therefore each module ID must be unique within the same product group 958 4 RA 4 A Number the Product Groups e 8888 n gag First determine the portion of the address called the group number A basic 58099 group address example is shown below The column to the right shows the 29999 order in which groups appear the 902 Control Panel Refer to your 533500 832 system plan to make a chart like the one below Number each Product sancti Group starting with Head Units always Group 0 942 a L 558 4 P 0000 Q000 e Electronics Speaker Group 902 903 Control 5 94 Product Group Product Group Number Panel Display D A Head Units Processor EQs Figure 14 Main Switching Modules Front Amplifiers Front Speakers and location of Group switch Model Rear Amplifiers Rear Speakers 910D is always Group 0 Sub Amplifiers Subwoofers Note that the front amps and speakers have matching group numbers as do the rear amps and speakers rule AudioGPAuthority Access Demonstration Network f SOURCES related amps and spe
65. ls until snug DO NOT plug the other end of the power cable in to the 980 at this time Power Supply Ventilation It is very important to provide adequate ventilation for the power supply in your display fixture A car audio DC power supply generates a lot of heat which must be dissipated If the power supply will be enclosed inside your display fixture you must provide an incoming source of cool air and an opening at the top of your display for ventilation of the heated air If using a Model 277 Hybrid Power Source follow the provided instructions to properly ventilate the unit A Make the final connections to prepare your system for initial testing If your system includes a battery DO NOT install it until all testing is complete 1 Connect the red and black battery lead wires to the 916X most convenient to the battery location do not connect the battery The lead wires have large ring terminals on one end and small rings on the other Connect the small ring terminal ends of the red and black leads to terminal posts of the 916X 2 Install the power supply preferably an Audio Authority Model 2 77 Hybrid Power Source in your display fixture Take the time to read the owner s manual that came with your power supply WARNING Keep all metal tools away from the power supply terminals and all terminals on 916Xs once the system is connected and powered up 3 Connect the other end of the red wire from the 916X to the positive termin
66. monitors 987 EVC Audio Level Module Adds 4 channels of Equal Volume Comparison and SPL AutoLimiting to the 902 Control Panel one 987 is shipped with each 902 990 External Infrared Receiver Ceiling mount omnidirectional IR Receiver used to extend the 905 Remote Transmitter s range for greater line of sight distances with the 902 or 903 993 Amp Sharing Adapter Allows easy hookup for one amplifier to be selected for any of three positions e g Front Rear or Sub DC Distribution Modules 915X DC Power Adapter DC expander Module that provides connections to DC power source for 4 Equalizers Crossovers or CD Changers Includes resettable 10 amp circuit breaker Use with Model 922 or Model 958 916X DC Power Adapter DC expander Module that provides connections to DC power source for 4 car audio amplifiers Uses resettable 10 amp circuit breaker for ignition circuit and 40 amp resettable circuit breaker for circuit from battery terminals Use with Model 942 The 916X also provides the DC connection points for 980EZ 910D and 915X modules 11 12 The Access System is very versatile and can be installed and wired in many different ways including the wrong way Your Account Manager can help you choose the modules that will best suit your needs If at any time you wish to change your mer chandising approach Access can Processor EQs be rewired and additional modules can be installed to accommodate a different
67. n be connected to position 4 docking port unless more than one connection is required e g ampsharing then use the 5 wire expander cable Check your system plan or use one of the drawings in Appendix A to determine each module s loca tion 915Xs are generally used to power Processor EQs and CD Changer units In most systems head units are powered directly from the 910 Head Unit Switching Module 916Xs are used to distribute DC power to amplifiers and to provide home run DC connection points for 910D and 915X modules Run the high current DC bus to all 916X Expander Modules Any 916X can then provide the connection point for 980EZ 910D and 915X modules See Figure 29 and refer to Appendix for wiring examples 1 Use the provided red and black 4 gauge wires with small ring terminals on the ends Hang on to the other included wire assemblies they will be used to furnish DC power to your display components later Start with the 916X expander that is closest to the DC power source and battery if one is planned in your system Connect the red and black 4 gauge wires to the large color coded red and black brass terminal posts on the 916X Connect the red wire to and the black wire to BAT using a 7 16 nut driver or open end wrench Be sure to tighten the brass nuts snugly so that the ring terminals are well seated on the terminal posts Note While connecting the initial run of red and black wire to
68. nect a SPST switch between the Reset and COM pins on the Remotes terminal block located on the 980 see Figure 38 Your system can now be Reset using this remote switch TESTING NETWORK FUNCTION A After installation is complete all the system s components need to be tested Apply power to the system and observe the following signs of normal operation The green SilenTouch LED is lit on the 980 The green POWER or heartbeat LEDs on the switching modules and the 980 are slowly blinking The red 980 LOW VOLTAGE LED 15 not lit or very dim Note If the LOW VOLTAGE LED is lit your system will not function The system shuts down if the DC power source usually the battery is providing 9 volts DC or less Check the output voltage of your battery and power supply and contact the factory The red TheftAlert LED on the 980 is not lit 902 s Ignore the color of the 98075 clear LED marked BUS MONITOR for the present Later when product selections are made you will notice that the BUS VO MONITOR LED flickers and is an orange color This orange flicker is normal HL It merely indicates that traffic is present on the bus e 902 903 Test Sequence Test the Control Panel if your system does not have a 902 ee 903 Control Panel skip to step and ignore other references to control panel
69. nnel system example wiring diagram 41 Software version 32 Source Bus installation 21 Source selector 9 Speaker Bus 20 See also Speaker Bus Installation Speaker Bus example wiring diagram 40 Speaker Bus installation 21 Speaker extension 20 Speaker Hookup 51 Speaker Limit 18 Speaker Limit and 988 18 Speaker Limit settings 25 Speaker Module addressing 51 Speaker Product Groups 14 Speaker selector 9 SPL AutoLimiting and 987 11 SPL on 902 9 SPST single pole single throw switch 31 Switch Settings S M B T D 17 Switching Modules definition of 6 System Bus 20 System Bus definition of 5 7 System Bus example wiring diagram 40 System bus extension 20 System Bus Test 32 System definition of 6 System extension 20 System Module Accessories 31 System Modules definition of 6 System Reset and remote Switches 32 Systems Product Group 8 T Termination plug for RF distribution system 26 Test product selection with PSBs 37 Testing initial product installation 36 Testing Network Function 32 Testing speaker limit 34 Testing your system 24 TheftAlert definition of 6 TheftAlert installation 31 TheftAlert LED and normal operation 32 TheftAlert operation 38 Timeout Minutes switch 18 Timeout minutes switch 18 Tools you will need 15 Troubleshooting noise problems 37 Two channel Booster Amplifier See also Boosters
70. ntrol lt NER RS Panel ix Right Source Amplifier System Speaker Speaker 2 Switching Module Switching Switching Switching 2 Module Module Remote Control Product Select Button LOW LEVEL BUS SPEAKER BUS DEFINITION OF TERMS To successfully install your new Access Demonstration Network you should familiarize yourself with the following terms Address A number that pinpoints the identity and location of a switch module within a system The installer sets numeric switches like the ones in Figure 2 for each module which provides a unique address in the proper sequence for each component connected to the system Figure 2 This example shows an address setting of 0 00 Typically AutoDamping When merchandising many pairs of different speakers ina this would represent the first showroom the drivers of the unselected speaker pairs module components 1 through 4 become passive radiators when the currently active in the Source Product Group speaker pair is playing absorbing much of the sound coming from the speakers being played AutoDamping is a circuit in the Model 932 that electrically disconnects shorts speakers not being played thereby automatically damping them as passive radiators and improving sound quality in the showroom MODULE ID GROUP BYPASS Bus A Bus is a pathway for signals to travel from module to module a cable connecting modules The
71. nts Pending HEAD UNITS ec Aye DR UA ug ug Ay HEAD UNITS c 2 UA ly Uu Ay A EQ PROCESSORS 1 2 3 A CAREER EQ PROCESSORS g B 4 5 6 FRONT FRONT 1 I 7 8 9 c FRONT SPEAKERS 1 1 1 LI FRONT SPEAKERS SECURE 0 SECURE REAR SilenTouch Theft Alert SilenTouch Theft Alert REAR SPEAKERS SUB AMP 4 3 o SUB SPEAKERS SUB SPEAKERS EQUAL VOLUME COMPARISON ATTENUATION SPL ON SPL g STORE fax DECIBELS LEVEL REAR SPEAKERS SUB ec ADJUST AUTO CAL 902 Control Panel Model 903 Control Panel Figure 4 The 903 performs all the functions of the 902 except and SPL AutoLimiting and the IR remote is optional 902 Features include Displays selected products even when they are selected using Product Select Buttons or by remote control Displays diagnostic information for troubleshooting the system Removable Product Group insert labels can be changed to indicate the functions of the LED displays An extensive set of label
72. ol Panels 8 Crossover installation 35 Crossover Model 9A80 10 Crossover switching 12 D DC Bus wiring diagram 40 DC Eliminator 10 DC Expander Module installation 19 DC Power Bus and 910D 24 DC Power Distribution Cables 23 Dedicated Crossover 12 Dedicated crossover 12 Delayed Conserve Power Mode 25 Demonstration Features 38 Deselecting Products with PSBs 38 Diagnostics for 902 903 32 Diagnostics on 902 8 Digital Audio Adapters 10 DIP switches 18 Display component hookup 34 Duplicate addresses 33 E EQ and Amplifier Bypass 22 EQ Bypass 46 EQ bypass hookup 23 EQ installation 35 EQ processor or crossover hookup diagram 46 Equal Volume Comparison 8 Equalizer switching 12 EVC 8 EVC Audio Level Module 11 EVC Control Module location 19 Expander Module installation 19 Expander Modules definition of 6 Expanders for 902 903 29 Expansion ports 19 F F to Motorola cables 26 See also Antenna Distribution System Flashing numeric displays 33 FM Distribution System 26 Four channel amp addressing 49 FRONT HIGH LEVEL BUS bypass hookup 22 Front Rear Sub example wiring diagram 41 G Green white brown gray cable 20 Ground loop isolator installation of 37 Ground loops and 982A 10 H Hardware installation 3 19 Head unit DC connection 45 Head unit installation 34 Head unit selector 9 H
73. onnector for Model 904 to enable disable control panel connection for Model 990 ProductGroup Expander features Auxiliary Infrared Receiver Plug the calibration microphone into the Microphone jack located on the rear of the 902 using the extension cable provided if necessary If your system includes a Model 990 Remote Infrared Receiver mount the 990 to the ceiling in the display area and connect the 990 to the header on the rear of the 902 labeled Aux IR Note The 903 Control Panel can also be remotely controlled using a 905 IR Remote A single 905 remote is packaged with the 902 but must be ordered separately for the 903 4 Set the Programming Switches on the 902 903 Use the following chart to set the 8 programming switches located on the rear of the 902 903 Control Panels next page Switch Function Comments Keyboard Click Demo Mode Turn ON for audible key feedback or beep Leave OFF Use only when control panel is not connected to a system as a Training Mode Systems Memory Future Use Previous Selection Spare leave OFF ON makes the last unused Product Groupcapable of storing and recalling 99 system configurations OFF key is third flash memory key ON key is toggle between current selection and previous selection 902 903 Internal IR Auxiliary IR 902 OFF 903 ON Turn OFF when using 990 Remote IR Receiver Turn ON when using 990 Remote IR Recei
74. peakers Rear Speakers Mid Range Speakers Subwoofers Subwoofers Figure 11 Some suggestions for group arrangements Sixteen unique speaker groups are possible Speakers use the special 932 switching module Each 932 switches eight speakers in one channel 8 left or 8 right speakers so two Model 932s are required for each eight pairs of speakers The 932 s AutoDamping circuit shorts unselected speakers to ground so that they do not resonate sympathetically with the selected speaker pair In very small systems it could be more cost effective to use the Model 940EZ high level switching module for speakers Each 940EZ module handles 4 pairs of speakers Unselected speakers are NOT shorted to ground AutoDamping when the 940EZ is used but that usually isn t an issue when there are only a few speaker pairs in the system Figure 11 Model 932 1832 832 Figure 12 Model 940EZ RU Speaker Selectors This 20000000 20000000 This module could switch 2 configuration could switch TED 5 four speaker pairs but does eight speaker pairs 5 So not have the AutoDamping Circuit BEGIN INSTALLATION 1 Preparation Follow these steps carefully A Review the design of the demonstration area Make sure the display fixture is correct for your installation
75. r and Volume Control Adds four additional product groups to your control panel and provides a master volume control 905 IR Remote Full function Infrared Remote Control for 902 and 903 Control Panels 906 Control Panel Perfect for single product group displays such as subwoofer rooms or speaker walls the 906 Control Panel selects products using a rotary encoder knob and displays the selected product number in the LCD window Use the Select Previous button to make instantaneous comparisons between products 988CPO Volume Control Panel Provides master volume for Access demonstration systems Product Select Buttons and Indicators Various button styles sizes and colors are available All have integrated LEDs to indicate when the product is selected Product indicators are simply LEDs mounted by each product showing which products are playing Switching Modules 910D Head Unit Selector Controls outputs from 4 source units for 4 channel high level 2 channel low level operation Pro vides DC power connection for each source Module can be split in two for greater placement flexibility using a Model 998 Extension Cable Also features an expander port for adding additional channels 922 Low Level Selector Controls a pair of 2 channel low level signals routed to or from 4 low level products such as low level sources 932 Speaker Selector Accommodates 8 left OR 8 right speakers Two 932s are required for 8 stereo pairs Non selecte
76. re 27 Turn on the B switch to activate bypass on that module 3 Using a separate green white brown gray bus cable assembly plug a connector of the bus into each header marked REAR HIGH LEVEL BUS on 910 modules in the Source group 4 Connect one end of the Rear High Level Bus to the fourth position on the last 942 module in the Rear Amplifier Product Group Turn on the switch to activate bypass on that module Y Ao Switch ON An amp in Speaker Bus position 1 Bypass cable from 910 Figure 27 Amplifier Bypass configuration No amp may be connected to position 4 Last 942 in Front Amp Group To demonstrate amplifiers without inline products such as Bypass Switch ON Processors or EQs it is necessary to bypass the Processor EQ d Product Group at low level Figure 28 shows how to route the signal from the input of the 958 past the display product connec 958 module tions and on to the Amplifier Product Group The fourth posi Low level signal from Source Bus or previous tion on the last module is reserved for bypass in Product Groups Low level sing a bypass signals to TENE P 980 module E Install the DC Power Distribution Cables Figure 28 EQ bypass bus wiring on last 958 in The 915X or 916X DC Expander Modules should already be installed and connected to electronics modules Use the EZ the Processor EQ group No EQ ca
77. re are three types of buses found in most AccessEZ Systems System Bus A four wire harness red black yellow blue connected to every AccessEZ module The System Bus carries the signals that control the selection of the components and perform various housekeeping functions among the modules in the system Speaker or High Level Bus A four wire harness green white brown gray that carries speaker level signals from source and or amplifier modules to speaker modules Low level Bus A signal bus using RCA patch cables to carry low level audio signals between source modules and equalizer or amplifier modules Bypass Control Panel Module Position Product Group Product Select Button PSB System SilenTouch TheftAlert A way to hear a system without a particular in line component EQ Crossover Amplifier etc For example when you wish to hear a system without the processor the system can route the signal past the processor group and directly to the amplifiers In this expample Position 4 on the last module in the Processor Product Group is used as the bypass location When this position is selected or the Product Group is deselected the audio signal continues through the bypassed group to the next Product Group To activate bypass turn ON the Bypass switch only on the last module in the group Control Panels like the 902 903 906 or AccessPC Touchscreen add central control and display
78. rs subwoofers etc product group also refers to the windows to the right on 902 903 control panels A push button mounted at or near the product location Pushing this button selects the product for demonstration and lights an LED to confirm the selection 1 A network of switching modules interconnected by buses where a control panel and or PSBs are employed to select and thereby interconnect specific components for demonstra tion 2 A configuration of audio products or components playing together which can be stored in control panel memory and A B compared with other systems SilenTouch mutes the sound for a brief period during the switching process to eliminate transient noises while changing from one product to the next A special circuit that senses ground continuity of the products connected to the switching modules If an alarm device is connected to the system it will sound if a product is disconnected from the system without authorization TheftAlert is an optional feature available through your Audio Authority Account Manager TheftAlert may also be added after your initial purchase A special transformer is required for the feature to work and is provided per your request You then will need to install it in the proper position on the switch modules HOW THE ACCESS SYSTEM WORKS When a product is selected for demonstration signals are sent through a network of buses between switching modules to activate that particular
79. s Figure 39 Reboot the system press SECURE 88 SECURE and observe the following test results on the Control Panel If you encounter any problems keep a note pad handy to record results as they are reported in the Control Panel windows 1 All display segments and indicators on the control panel are lit briefly lamp test 2 The EVC window at the left of the panel displays software version e g 3 3 3 ASystem Bus Test is performed If the word bUS flashes in the EVC window it indicates a problem with a system bus cable or switching module To find the faulty cable or module use this process of elimination carefully unplug portions of the yellow red blue black system bus cable to isolate them from the 980 module then press any key on the control panel If bUS still appears on the EVC window plug the cable back in and try a different cable If 605 disappears from the EVC window you have isolated the module or bus cable that is faulty Call Audio Authority Technical Service at 800 322 8346 for assistance with parts replacement 4 After the bus test the diagnostic program scans the active range of module addresses in every Product Group You will observe these module addresses counting up in the EVC window as the product group number is displayed in each group s Product Group window Ifthe numeric displays begin flashing at any time during the module scan two or more modules have the same address Duplicate addresses
80. s NC Normally Closed Contacts Do not exceed a 1 Amp 120 volt AC load on these relay contacts TheftAlert can be turned on and off with a 902 or 903 Control Panel However if you do not have a Control Panel you must have a method of resetting the TheftAlert circuit when the alarm or siren goes off TheftA lert can be reset with a remote switch regardless of whether or not your system has a control panel Many users who have a control panel prefer a separate reset switch as an addition to the control panel s reset function Connect a SPST single pole single throw switch between the TA reset and COM pins on the Remotes terminal block located on the 980 s circuit board To ACTIVATE the TheftAlert circuit with or without a control panel cut or remove the wire jumper on the 980 circuit board labeled Cut To Activate Ifyou have a control panel consult your 902 903 User s Guide for more information on TheftAlert secure commands 31 32 Remote System Reset There is a System Reset button on the 980 that enables the user to reset the system in the unlikely event that the system hangs up Pressing this button will re boot the entire system Having a Remote Reset switch is a good idea in any system since the 980 is usually buried inside the display and would not be readily acces sible if the system ever needed to be reset You may wish to hide this remote switch from customer access Con
81. s is included with the control panel Amplifiers can be connected to more than one Product Group allowing one amplifier to be demon strated independently as a front rear or sub amp amp sharing e If not assigned as an active Product Group the control panel s last Product Group can store up to 99 pre configured systems for immediate recall Speakers with varying input sensitivities can be equalized to play at matched volumes by attenu ating the output level of the source AutoCal program can run automatically or calibration values can be directly written into the system s memory Optional TheftAlert circuit can be armed to sound an alarm should products on display be disconnected without authorization The control panel or any specific Product Group can be locked out from unauthorized user input Auto SPL controls the maximum volume level of the currently selected system The maximum is 120 dB 903 Control Panel Similar to the 902 Control Panel but does not include the 987 EVC module so Equal Volume Com parison and Auto SPL are not available The 905 IR Remote will operate the 903 Control Panel but is not included and must be purchased separately All other functions of the 902 are inherent with the 903 904 Product Group Expander for Control Panel Adds eight additional Product Groups to your control panel Up to 32 unique Product Groups can exist in an Access System 904V Product Group Expande
82. sers prefer to use PSBs as the only method of product selection and do not have a control panel as part of their demonstration system If you have standard square PSBs and or Product Indicators install them as follows 1 Determine where each PSB and Indicator will be located Most users prefer to locate PSBs close to the actual product the PSB will select PSBs are often placed near product information tags or signs that describe the features and benefits of the products on display Indicators are also normally placed close to the components to identify the product s currently selected For standard square PSBs drill a small pilot hole in the panel or surface where each PSB or LED will be located Now drill a 19 mm hole be precise a sloppy hole won t work For LEDs drill a small pilot hole in the panel or surface where each LED will be located Now drill a 26 8 mm hole be precise a sloppy hole won t work Disconnect the cable from the PSB or LED and take note of the plug polarity Carefully insert the PSB or LED in the hole and check the fit Plug in the PSB cable so that the cable exits the plug on top for PSBs as shown in Figure 37 If an LED or PSB does not light up when testing the system Figure 36 PSB later simply reverse the polarity of the plug header locations on 942 and 910 modules Note if there is no space or there is some other reason that holes cannot be drilled for standard PSBs consider usin
83. sly established open account terms the invoice amount can be charged to his account and later cleared with a corresponding credit memo upon receipt and inspection of the defective product Similarly the defect exchange transaction may be handled by COD in which case Audio Authority will issue a refund check upon inspection of the defective return Alternate methods of return shipping UPS Red Federal Express DHL etc are available but at the customer s expense Defects Within the First 30 Days Replacements for products found defective within the first 30 days from date of sale will be shipped via overnight courier freight paid by Audio Authority Out of Warranty Service Products not within the terms of the Access Warranty may be returned to our factory freight prepaid for repair at a labor rate of 35 hour 1 hour minimum plus parts and return freight Repairs are normally shipped within 2 working days via UPS or FedEx Ground unless requested otherwise Payment for repairs is made via bank card or COD unless other arrangements are requested and approved Alternatively out of warranty repairs may be accomplished on a defect exchange basis The customer will be invoiced per the terms above at the current dealer cost for the replacement product When the defective product is returned and inspected a partial refund or credit will be issued based on its condition and the repair costs For future reference please record belo
84. special cases like mono subwoofers set switch on the single 932 to RIGHT z BE EE ot MODULE ID Figure 32 e If your system is all new proceed to step 4 If some or all of your system is older software version earlier than 3 2 the SST jumper switch on the 980 module must be in the FAST pin position Figure 33 The factory position for the jumper is NORM The SST jumper on the Model 980EZ must be cut and re soldered to change its position The software version you have can be easily identified by the label on the large chip on each main switching module all AccessEZ products are version 3 3 or higher 4 Check signal bus routing a A 22 the physical path of signal buses from source group products Figure 23 The S ST jumper rough intermediate product groups out to the speaker groups switch on the 980A Be sure to include all product groups in your inspection Include all bypass conditions check groups that can be bypassed such as processors and amplifi ers Make sure only the last module in the group module with the highest Module ID setting has the or Bypass switch in the ON position 5 Make sure the system bus and speaker bus have solid connections with the correct polarity Figure 34 When your system is powered up from a battery or power supply all the main modules should be blink ing with a heartbeat If one or
85. t We recommend that the programming switches be left at the factory default setting which allows two pairs of speakers in each speaker group to be played simultaneously Playing 2 pairs of front speakers 2 pairs of rears and a pair of subs is a very power ful demonstration 25 26 The Access System allows you to program up to 4 pairs of speakers to play in the same product group However we strongly encourage you to leave the default setting at 2 pairs per group unless you re very confident of each and every amp s stability o m m A H3MOd Immediately beneath the Power Mode switch on the 980 are three additional switches labeled Speaker Limit The switches are set to OFF at the factory To change the factory setting turn on the limit number switch you want Leave the other switches OFF Example Turning limit number 3 ON allows three pairs of speakers speaker limit switches per group to play simultaneously THEFT 2 ALERT SIREN 12V Figure 30 Detail of 980EZ Module showing H Install the RF Antenna Distribution System Termination 4 Way Tap If your system plan included provisions for an Antenna Distribution System Plug or includes RF distribution for CD changers install the 975 FM Distribution Ts Head Amp and a KIT17 for each group of four head units Units Antenna A Unpack items 975 FM Amplifier and KIT17 s Follow the enclosed instructions completely making s
86. the necessary bus cables on the job site were included with your system purchase Pre assembled bus cables have connectors every two feet RCA patch cords are available in lengths from three to twenty feet If you plan to make your bus cables on the job site you ll need a special assembly tool available from the factory If you are making your own bus cables be very careful to follow the assembly instructions especially con cerning wire to connector polarity Incorrect bus fabrication can cause system failure and damage Several types of bus cables are available for specific purposes Pre assembled Cable for Plug for Assembly Cable Type Color Code Part Number Site Assembly Site Assembly Tool System Bus yellow red blue black 802 307 871 055 916 0470 762 011 Speaker Bus green white brown gray 802 186 871 045 904 172 762 009 Low level Bus RCA patch cords 801 018 to 801 023 EX2 EX1 SGRCA 762 006 System extension yellow red blue black 802 323 871 055 916 0470 762 011 Speaker extension green white brown gray 802 309 871 045 904 172 762 009 The System and Speaker Bus extension cables allow you to join remote sections of the Access System with the main electronic component section of your display as in the case of rear speaker towers Any RCA patch cords are suitable for the low level bus or component connections however we highly recommend that you use our special low capacitance RCA patch cables for optimum system performance and reliabilit
87. ti channel amps to play a set of car speakers by separating them into product groups One amplifier plays two Fronts two Rears and two Subwoofers Addi tionally Access allows a default of two speaker pairs to play at once in the same Product Group e g two pairs in the Front Speaker Product Group Some stereo amp manufacturers do not recommend playing more than one pair of speakers at a time If customers will have access to your display consider using the lowest Speaker Limit recommended for any amplifiers you are demonstrating You may set the Speaker Limit to 1 3 or 4 pairs with the switch array labeled SPEAKER LIMIT on the Model 980 default is 2 pair If your system has a Model 988 instead of a Model 980 the speaker limit is set at two E Fill out the identification boxes Fill out the identification boxes printed on the case of main modules to reflect the address and other settings on each module see Figure 19 This will help with installation and troubleshooting later 3 Installing the System Hardware A Designate the Switching Module Locations Each switching module controls either 4 or 8 components Follow your system plan drawing to determine the location of the switching modules in the display fixture If you are using factory provided bus cables you may wish to connect all the modules that share the system bus with system bus cable power up the system a bench or table and check the switching modules and control pane
88. to the red and black battery terminals Source see Figure 29 and Figure 42 9 Connect the positive red cable from the 277 Power Red Source to the battery as shown Secure the battery connection with a wing nut and stud furnished with the Model 277 5 D Connect the negative black cable in the same fashion 2 Car Battery 4 Install the Remaining Products Figure 42 Install the optional car Install the rest of the sources amplifiers and speakers by battery between the power supply and groups working from the bottom of the display toward the DC distribution system the top for electronic products Check all connections in each product group as it is completed 5 Test Product Selection This section covers operation of Access Systems using PSBs rather than a Control Panel For operation of systems utilizing a control panel please see the separate User s Guide included with the control panel A Make sure the system is on check power lights on switch modules B Select products to play by pressing the PSBs next to one product in each product group The PSB lights confirming that the product is selected C Adjust product controls to get the desired audio level D Select a new product in any group by pressing its PSB The previous selection is automatically canceled Select every product in each group to be certain all products are correctly installed Troubleshooting Noise Problems Unwanted noises such as h
89. uiets all switching noise 4 TheftAlert Protection TheftAlert protects display products from unauthorized removal When tripped TheftAlert produces an alarm though the external device chosen by your system installer This feature is optional and is available through your Audio Authority Account Manager You may also install TheftAlert after your initial pur chase The special transformer required for this feature can be sent to you at no charge Each switching module monitors the presence of its four products 932 Speaker Selectors DO NOT have this feature Youcan control the TheftAlert functions via remote key switch if installed or from a Control Panel if so equipped 902 and 903 Control Panels have an arm and disarm key sequence for TheftAlert See your Control Panel s User s Guide for more information Setthe switch in the OFF position to disarm TheftAlert while making product changes or to cancel an alarm Set the switch in the ON position to arm TheftAlert Reference APPENDIX A SAMPLE SYSTEMS System DC and Signal Bus Wiring Diagrams Example System 1 Two Channel System Example System 2 Six Channel System Example System 3 Amp Shared System APPENDIX B PRODUCT CONNECTIONS Product to Switch Module Wiring Diagrams Head Unit Hookup Processor EQ Hookup Model 980 System Module Hookup Amplifier Two Channel Hookup Amplifier Four Channel Hookup Amplifier Shared Hookup Left Right Spe
90. um transport related noises or switching related popping etc sometimes occur for seemingly no reason The Access car audio system topology combats these noises by automatically double grounding the inputs of both selected and deselected amplifiers because a car audio display presents a different electrical environment than a car 1 If an undesired noise turns up in the audio of one or two products carefully check the products them selves and their wiring for defects If a whole group of electronics or a large part of it is affected review the system wiring or ask someone else to do it to uncover anything that may have been overlooked during installation especially in the type of shielded cables that were used 2 If noise persists add 982A isolators in all signal paths between the EQ group and the 980 as shown in Figure 43 37 38 3 An isolator placed in line between the head unit group and the EQ group instead of or in addition d H _380 to those in Step 2 may improve noise performance even further 8 910 958 BOE 99909 982 9999 i a gt Step 2 0 EE Step 3 DEMONSTRATION FEATURES Figure 43 Install 982A Ground Loop Isolators on the Front Rear and Sub Low Level Bus in the signal path just before the Model 1 Selecting Additional Speaker
91. ure that the coax cable used to connect the 4 way taps is not kinked or bent during the hookup process If you need additional instructions please contact the factory and ask that we send you our part number 752 139 C Use 7 16 open end wrench to tighten all F connector terminations D Make certain that the F to Motorola cables are not allowed to touch the switching modules The Motorola plug could cause a short if allowed to touch the modules E Make sure that you have inserted the proper F 59 Termination Plug in the last 4 way Tap Block s Out position Figure 31 Changer Check Your Work to This Point Figure 31 Before continuing any further it would be a good idea to check the following 1 Check the Group and Module ID settings on all modules against your system plan Inputs 2 Check the Expander modules in the system to insure that audio signal expanders 920X 940X if any are connected to the Expander header and that the DC expander modules 915X 916X are connected to the DC Expansion header on their main modules 3 Check programming switches especially the following Bypass switch is ON where a bus has been connected to the 4th product position on the last module in a group that can be bypassed such as processors passive EQs amplifiers etc Left Right switch set correctly on 932 Speaker Selectors LEFT for left speakers RIGHT for right speakers In
92. utton on the 980 System Module In systems with control panels you can also press Secure 88 Secure on the control panel to reset the system This enables the modules to recognize the new settings Make sure that PSBs if present are connected to the correct header position If PSBs are not installed plug the test PSB that came with the 980 System Module into the respec tive headers on the switching modules to make sure that the products are currently selected to play Follow the signal path visually through the product hookups and system buses to make sure there are no wiring errors If you are still experiencing difficulties call Audio Authority s Technical Service at 800 322 8346 3 Connect the Battery If a battery is to be used as part of your DC power system install it in the system between the power supply and the DC distribution system you installed earlier A Locate your battery within 10 feet 3 meters of the power supply preferably an Audio Authority Model 277 Hybrid Power Source WARNING Never allow battery terminals to be shorted to one another Keep all metal tools away from the battery s terminals power supply terminals and all terminals on 916Xs once the battery is connected B Turn off the power supply Disconnect the red and black battery leads you connected to it for initial testing and EUR connect them
93. vel Bus Amplifier Product Groups The low level outputs of products in the Processor EQ Crossover group are connected to the next logical component in the signal path the Amplifier Product Group Generally amplifiers come in two different varieties those that have low level and high level inputs and those that only have high level inputs normally called boosters These two types of amps require different switching modules and belong in different Product Groups If there are no booster amps in your display then you probably want to divide the amplifi ers you wish to display into Front channel amps Rear channel amps and Subwoofer amps see example in Figure 8 Many of today s amps have multiple inputs and outputs such as 4 channel amplifiers with Front Left Right INs and Rear Left Right INs OUTs There are 6 channel amplifiers most with their own internal crossovers and amplifiers that can be specially configured depending on how you hook them up e g Front L R Stereo IN OUT Rear bridged in mono for Subs When planning for demonstrating these multichannel amps you will need to Front support each L R input to the amp and 916 each L R output from the amp E bess Front Sub m So a 4 channel amp could be used as shown in Figure
94. ver 904 or 904V Product Group Expander is installed the last Product Group on the Expander is used for Systems instead of the last Product Group on the 902 903 itself Control Panel Expanders All panel openings 5 130 mm high Correct cutout widths are shown below If you have 904 or 904V Control Panel Expander for use with your 902 903 follow these instructions Cut an opening 11 76 285 mm wide by 5 130 mm high to accommodate both the 902 903 and the 904 panels Insert the appropriate slide in Product Group labels provided with your control panel into the product group display windows Connect the 904 ribbon cable to the matching header on the rear of the 902 903 marked To 904 Mount the Expander in the opening together with the 902 903 Control Panel Control Panel Cutout Sizes Panel Units Cutout Width 906 or 988 0 902 or 903 902 3 one expander 902 3 two expanders 902 3 three expanders 4146 105 mm 7 178 mm 11346 285 mm 15 390 mm 19 495 mm 29 6 Mount the control panel s using the four black screws provided Do not overtighten the screws Too much torque during screw insertion can crack the acrylic panel cover Installing Product Select Buttons and Product Indicators Your system plan may specify using product select buttons PSBs and product indicators LEDs in conjunc tion with a control panel Some system u
95. w Date of Purchase Invoice No PRODUCT NUMBERS 12V Siren terminal block on 980 31 2 channel amplifier hookup 48 2 channel system diagram 40 277 Power Source operation 24 4 channel ampifiers 13 6 channel amplifiers 13 6 channel system example wiring diagram 41 902 Control Panel 8 902 Control Panel installation 28 902 903 Control Panel in example wiring diagram 43 902 903 diagnostics 32 902 903 Programming Switches 29 902 s calibration microphone 28 903 Control Panel 8 9 903 Control Panel installation 28 904 or 904V and Systems Product Group 29 904 Product Group Expander 9 904V Product Group Expander and Volume Control 9 905 IR Remote 9 905 IR Remote and control panels 29 905 IR Remote Control 8 905 IR Remote Control to select products 7 910D and Product Select Button 45 910D for head unit switching 12 910D Head Unit Selector 9 910D in split position 45 915X and 958 hookup diagram 46 915X and DC distribution 23 916X and DC distribution 23 920X Low Level Expansion Module 10 922 Low level Selector 9 924X Low Level Expansion Module 10 932 Speaker Selector 14 932 Speaker Module hookup diagram 51 932 Speaker Selector 9 940EZ High level Selector 9 10 Index 940EZ Module and speakers 14 940X High Level Expander Module 10 942 Modules and amp sharing 50 958 Module and EQ bypass 23 958 Mo
96. w Ground Black FRONT REAR FRONT REAR INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Righ FI ET EI Optional 994 995 Product Select Button p E Channels PSB for Rear Channels Front Channel Input Front Channel Output When ONLY 4 channel SPEAKER Bus amps present plug FRONT REAR SUB ETC 3 expansion cable from FRONT above 916X here A When both 2 channel and 4 channel amps are present plug another 916X in here 701 1086 POWER Cisvstem AudioGPauthority ac BU EXPANSION Actessez Model 942 Amplifier Selector SOURCES PSB im 4PsB AMP IN BUS LEFT AUDIO lt Rear Channel Input RIGHT AUDIO Rear Channel Output E Bl L L R SPEAKER OUTPUT Audio Signal SPEAKER Expansion Port BUS FRONT REAR SUB ETC 5 H AudioK DAuthority Tech Support USA and Canada 800 322 8346 Mon Fri 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http www audioauthority com 49 Shared Amplifier Hookup This diagram shows one stereo amplifier connected to all three Amplifier Product Groups so
97. y A Install the System Bus The system bus connects only to main switching modules 910 920 958 942 932 940 not expanders 920X 940X 915X 916X 1 Use the pre assembled system bus T H 1 1 cables A with your HUN ut 358 H 942 install the 4 pin plugs onto the 9999 8888 EH system bus wire using the special e P 229099 6866 M tool If you are making your own 1 910 68889 20000 ______ system bus be sure to leave a small ere amount of slack in the wire between the modules and be very careful to observe correct Figure 22 polarity 2 Bus to every 9 2 Mate one plug of the system bus cable with Main Module lt either of the 4 pin headers marked with the p Haero 2 yellow red blue black color code on each E THIS SIDE OF switching module amp 3 Connect the system bus to all modules having headers marked SYSTEM BUS The connectors are polarized so they will only connect in one direction but always make sure to prevent the possibility of plugging the system bus to the header backwards see Figure 23 4 Start at one end of your system and work toward the other end connect ing the system bus to every main module 5 If you are using Pre assembled buses you may
98. ypass 48 Position 4 See Bypass Position definition of 5 6 Power LED 32 Power Memory Mode 25 Power Mode settings 24 Power Supply See also Hybrid Power Source Power supply hookup 24 Power Supply Ventilation 24 Powered EQ Product Groups 13 Powered Equalizers and EQ groups 12 Processor installation 35 Processor switching 12 Processor EQ hookup diagram 46 Product Group definition of 6 Product Group lock out on 902 9 Product Groups about 12 Product Groups and the 902 15 Product Indicators 9 Product Select Button installation 30 Product Select Button on 910D 45 Product Select Button testing 33 Product Select Buttons 9 Product selection 7 Programming Switches on the 902 903 29 PSB 7 See also Product Select Button PSB definition of 6 R RCA patch cords 20 RCA patch cords and Low Level Bus 21 REAR HIGH LEVEL BUS bypass hookup 22 Remote Control and 902 903 8 29 Remote Power Switch 31 REMOTES terminal block on 980 31 Resetting TheftAlert 31 RF Antenna Distribution System 26 85232 Serial Interface PC Interface 10 5 Sample wiring diagram 40 Security system installation 31 Selecting Products 7 Shared amplifier hookup 50 Signal Buses different types 7 SilenTouch definition of 6 SilenTouch in systems with 988 18 SilenTouch LED and normal operation 32 Siren installation 31 Six cha

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