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Nuvo NV-E6GMS Stereo System User Manual

1. THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON INSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS 10 Ths 12 13 14 19 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating instructions Follow all operating instructions to operate this product This product should not be used near water i e bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc Only use dry cloth to clean this product Do not block any ventilation openings It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stove or other apparatus including heat producing amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has
2. The amplifier should be plugged in and the blue Standby LED should be lit before proceeding with the remaining installation This activates protective circuitry for the internal components IV Installing the NV E6GMAP DC Allport Fig 3 The Allport is a multi connection hub designed to accept all the CATS and speaker wires from all zones of the Essentia System The location of the Allport should be determined by the location of the Essentia amplifier It is best to place it in a wall behind the amplifier that can be easily accessible if necessary The Allport is designed to fit into most any dual gang mounting ring and has two sets of terminations on the backside Eight RJ45 jacks are meant for the Control Pads in up to Six zones with one reserved for an additional Control Pad and another for a link jack used for expansion from six to twelve zones he order in which the CATS cables are plugged into the jacks is irrelevant to the system s operation Six modular Euro connectors are used to terminate the speakers in each zone see Section II Terminating the Speaker Wire Once the speaker and CATS terminations are complete the Allport can be installed Fig 2 LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT Fig 3 NUVO V Connecting the Allport to the Essentia Amplifier Fig 4 Once installed the front of the Allport has three Device RJ45 jacks for CAT5 connections from the NuVoNet Suite com
3. es COMPACT dis NuVo T2G Tuner Direct Numeric Access Fig 7 The NuVo 12G Tuners have the ability for direct IR access to numeric station tuning This can be done through the T2G remote control or using a third party remote control that has been taught the 12G IR codes To allow this control itis necessary to link the Essentia SUM IR output to the Direct IR input on the T2G using a stereo 3 5mm 1 8 mono patch cable Once the connection is made the 2G will respond to the numeric IR commands issued through the Essentia Control Pad IR receivers Fig 7 10 NUVO VII Expanding Essentia to 12 Zones Fig 8 Once these connections are complete the Control Pads can be addressed for a twelve zone system Six additional listening zones can be added to the Essentia System using the Essentia Expander System NV E6GXS The Note If you are using the Remote wired or Wireless expander requires the use of the Link RJ45 connection on the versions of the NuVoDocks for iPod it is necessary to use a main amplifier This is connected to the corresponding Link female to male adaptor These are readily available and are RJ45 connection on the expander amplifier All of the upper not supplied with the NuVoDock system fig 8c zone control commands from the main unit s NuVoNet or R5232 command input are transferred through this connection The NV RCA3 Y adapter cables included with Fig 8a RER ES the expander unit allow
4. NUVO IR OUTPUTS Essentia Six Source Six Zone Audio Distribution System NV E6GMS NV E6GXS Installation Guide NUVO ENGLISH Danger Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures DURATION PER DAY HOURS 8 6 4 3 2 1 SOUND LEVEL dB 90 93 95 97 100 103 According to OSHA any exposure in the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss If exposure in excess of the limits as put forth above to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation 4 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
5. Orange Stripe Orange Green Stripe Blue Blue Stripe Green Brown Stripe Brown O0 N QUI RW N Note Colors listed as stripe are a white wire with a colored stripe Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 5 Step 3 NUVO Il Terminating the Speaker Wire Fig 2 All NuVo Systems operate across a homerun wiring scheme using CATS for the zone s Control Pad communication and control and a separate run of speaker wire for each zone The Essentia operates differently in that its zone speaker wire termination is made at the Allport hub The suggested wire for this purpose is 16 gauge 2 or 4 conductor Speaker wire rated for in wall use The termination is performed using a modular Euro connector Each conductor is screwed down to the Euro connector and plugged into the appropriate zone speaker connection on the back of the Allport The proper termination for each zone is Left channel and and Right channel and IIl Installing the Essentia Amplifier System setup works best when the amplifier is placed in the same location as the audio Source equipment This is typically in an audio rack entertainment center or a closet dedicated to housing the home audio video equipment To insure cool reliable operation we highly recommend allowing one empty rack space above a Main or an Expander amplifier unit Also insure there is ventilation around the whole rack location
6. Sending Firmware v lt Back 23 NUVO X Control Pad Setup Factory new Installation The system should be programmed with the Configurator prior to setting up the Control Pads for the first time The Essentia amplifier should be placed in its permanent location plugged in and turned on When a Display Pad is plugged in for the first time the following sequence will occur 1 When first plugged in Essentia V X XX where X refers to the current firmware version number loaded in the Essentia main amplifier unit 2 Press the Power Button to turn the Control Pad on The display will flash the Essentia Version number screen and immediately go to Zone Selection f you have loaded a Configuration into the main unit once in Zone Selection mode all the configured zone names will appear starting with the first If you are setting the system directly out of the box it will list generic Zone 1 Zone 2 etc up to Zone 14 Setting the appropriate zone address is simply done by using the arrow buttons to scroll up or down to the appropriate zone and pressing the OK button 3 The Control Pad will flash the version number screen one more time and immediately turn off When powered on the addressed Control Pad will then go to the first established source At this point the zone may be operated by the parameters set in the Configuration Zone settings may be modified using the MENU key Reprogramming the Zone Address Th
7. Setup The Setup menu is for specific system setup It consists of several subset menus Fig 40 These are defined in the next section Fig 40 Setup Favorites 1 iz Aone Settings 26 Favorites 1 12 Twelve global favorites can be defined for easy access from within the Main Menu or from the twelve numeric favorites from the Essentia remote control Any favorites which include M3 and iPod play lists tuner presets and specific disc selections can be selected in the Favorites setup and automatically added to the global list The Essentia Remote Control has a 12 button numeric Control Pad that provides direct access to the 12 assigned favorites When a favorite is selected the zone will automatically go to the appropriate source and music selection Fig 41 Fig 41 Favorites 1 17 Rock JAZZ Empty Zone Settings This selection contains several zone specific controls Fig 42 Note that Advanced is grayed out and is preceded by an asterisk This is an installer specific level that is accessed by holding the OK button for six seconds Fig 42 fone Settings Balance bass Treble NUVO Balance This controls the level of audio going to the left and right speakers In some cases when the listening area is not absolutely centered between the speakers it is useful to adjust the center listening point left or right This menu option gives the ability to adjust t
8. 2 4 IR Library Test Fig 16 2 5 Adding a Function Code Fig 17 An important feature of the Essentia Configurator is the If a required IR function is not in the list of those provided in ability to test each IR code as it is added to the IR Library the library template itis possible to add a code to the list This insures that every code will work reliably by clicking the Create New button The pull down menu contains a list of all standard IR codes A name not found in When a new code is added while it is still highlighted click the list can be typed in but it is recommended that you use on the test button or double click on the highlighted code the names provided in the list This conserves memory in the This will open the IR Library Test window Make sure that the Essentia Clicking on the OK button proceeds directly to IR Learning Interface box s IR emitter is either facing the IR the IR recording process receiver window of the source equipment or an IR emitter is plugged into one of the two IR emitter outputs and affixed to the IR receiver window of the source equipment Clicking Fig 17 on the test button will cause the IR Learning interface to EEA emit the code The source equipment should respond m vo ira ator appropriately to the command if it has been stored pae Pate _ Prost correctly test result box will open where you can record i B yes or no to the test Three successful test results are OVER requi
9. You can create a new file open an existing file or retrieve an existing file from a configured Essentia System Once configured the finished program loaded into the Essentia main amplifier can always be retrieved via the R5232 port and has the ability to be edited Once a configuration file has been opened you can then click on the next button to continue The Configurator will not let you continue beyond Start without either creating a new file or opening an existing file It will also prevent moving forward through any of the tabs until the necessary information is completed in any one of the tabs Fig 9 fe NV I8G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 Modified Ele yew bep Stan Li Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System Lord Existing or Create Mew Configuration ur From Grand Concerio 1 1 Open or Create Essentia Configurator File fig 10 When you click on this button the program goes to a Config File There you can either open one of the existing configurations or specify the name of a new file Configurations are saved witha cfg extension 1 2 Retrieve Configuration from Essentia To retrieve a configuration from an existing Essentia installation launch the Configurator Software Make sure your computer is connected to the R5232 port on the back panel of the Essentia amplifier The Startup screen has two buttons The first is used to open an existing configuration
10. File view Help Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System the power button causes a second menu that gives the option to turn off that zones group or turn all the zones off Tap Zone Off Hold for All Off no menu This is the default choice In this mode a tap turns the zone off and holding the power button turns all the zones off 6 4 Serial Delay Fig 29 This drop down menu provides a choice of delays measured in milliseconds This is only necessary when you are using the RS232 communication for third party control of the Essentia System This utility slows the rate at which information is delivered to the home automation system from the Essentia This is Sometimes necessary to allow the home automation s processor time to buffer the incoming information Fig 29 NV I8G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified File View Help Stat IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System External Mute Power Off Mode C Tap Mute Hold for Zone Off w All Off Menu C Tap Zone Off Hold for Group All Off Menu Tap Zone Off Hold for All Off no menu System Mute Trigger Paging Trigger Active Low 0 1Y or Closed v 24 Hour Time Display Serial Delay mS 0 v a Security Code 22 External Mute Power Off Mode Tap Mute Hold for Zone Off w All Off Menu C Tap Zone Off Hold for Group All Off Menu Tap Zone Off Hold for All Off
11. It s active state provides a ready input for any line level audio signal When connected to the Essentia Control Pad the Essentia speaker output and the LSA40 share a common pair of speakers in a zone The LSA40 s internal A B switch allows NuVo audio when the zone Control Pad is turned on and local audio through the LSA40 when the zone Control Pad is turned off Any NuVo System zone output can be wired to the LSA40 Local Source Amplifier LSA4o Back NuVo System zone speakers A two conductor wire is used as a voltage trigger from the LSA40 the NuVo zone Control Pad When the zone is turned on this allows to NuVo system audio to pass to the zone speakers When the zone is turned off the internal amplifier of the LSA40 is automatically engaged Any stereo line level source signal can be amplified through the local source speakers using the LSA40 LSA4o Front AC Power Source 50 Watt AC The connection from the LSA40 is made through the Accessory RJ45 port on the back of the Control Pad terminated with Standard 568A The connection at the LSA40 requires the use of the Brown lead for positive and Brown Stripe for negative Accessory NuVoNet power adapter supplied with the LSA4oS 34 NUVO NV LSA40PD Local Source Power Distribution Hub Fig 54 The LSA40PD Power Distribution Hub provides a compact method fo
12. Trigger Paging Trigger Active Low 0 1 or Closed ba Active Low 0 1 or Closed Active High 3 30 or Open 4 Hour Time Display Serial Delay mS lo gt Security Code 5555 lt Back Next gt NUVO 6 3 24 Hour Time Display and Power Off Mode 24 Hour Time Display By checking the 24 Hour Time Display box the system will automatically go to a 24 hour clock on each of the zone Control Pads Power Off Mode The Essentia Configurator allows the option for three power off modes Tap Mute Hold for Zone Off w All Off Menu This mode Causes a temporary zone mute when the Control Pad power button is tapped When it is held for three seconds a menu will appear with the option to turn the zone off or turn all the 6 5 Security Code Fig 30 A feature with the zone setup of the Essentia System is the ability to lock the zone This can be done as a default that will require a four digit security code to unlock the zone Control Pad when the zone is turned on or it can be done as a temporary setting from the Control Pad menu to lock the zone on its current listening choice In either scenario the security code must be set to unlock the zone The security code can be any four digits or left at the default 5555 zones off Fig 30 Tap Zone Off Hold for Group All Off Menu In this mode a single tap of the power button turns the zone off and holding NV I8G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified
13. assigned to a source group or to turn all zones off Off All Off The is a tap of the power button to turn the zone off and a hold of the power button to turn all zones off Fig 49 fone Fower OTT M Hute 0ff u fenu Off All OTf Menu Advanced Within the System settings menu are advanced functions intended for installers The item is preceded by an asterisk and grayed which requires that the OK button is held for six seconds before the advanced functions are accessible Fig 50 29 Fig 50 Advanced Ext Mute Paqge serial Delay SOUFCES External Mute Page The EXT MUTE input on the back panel of the Essentia has a dual function In its default setting it is designed for the Mute Interface NV MI1 see NV MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor page 31 It can also be configured for use with a paging phone system to enable whole house paging This requires a phone system that provides an audio output for paging that is plugged into source input 6 on the Essentia note that this feature eliminates the use of Source 6 as an audio source for the system To use the Page function you must select Paging Mode There are two types of voltage triggers associated with the Page function If the phone system you are using sends a voltage to trigger paging selecting Paging Mode sets the mute input to react and mute all zones If it triggers by creating a closure dropping down to 0 voltage you need to select Act
14. connected to the Allport the initial display OPERATING MODE will appear for each tuner Below this the choices are STAND ALONE SOURCE 6 SOURCE 5 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 2 and SOURCE 1 Stand Alone is automatically highlighted at initial startup Selecting the appropriate Essentia source input is accomplished by turning the Select knob for each tuner counter clockwise until the desired source input number is highlighted It is selected by pushing the Select knob Once this is complete the Essentia System NuVoNet will recognize that source NUVO M3 Audio Server and T2SIR Dual Sirius Ready Tuners At initial startup the front panel display will display a prompt screen Status all outputs Below this header are three lines of text representing each of the three audio outputs labeled A B and C Output A will be highlighted and it will display OUTPUT A PRESS OK TO SELECT NUVONET SOURCE When OK is selected the top line of the display will read Address Output A below this STANDALONE will be highlighted and the other choices will be SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 and as you scroll using the down arrow SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5 and SOURCE 6 will appear Highlight the appropriate choice and press OK to select This will set the first channel music output You will then be prompted to repeat these steps for the remaining two channels NuVoDock for iPod Both the Wired and Wireless NuVoDocks for iPod use a simple rotary switch to set th
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16. mode it displays multiple lines of information for browsing purposes 5 Volume Level Indicator This bar graph indicates the audio volume level when the Control Pad is in normal play mode When in Menu Mode it indicates the playback status of digital music files from the M3 audio server or iPod 6 Power This button turns the local zone on and off and has the ability to turn all zones off simultaneously 7 Menu Menu serves as access to music browsing presets and favorites as well as specific zone and system setting parameters 8 Play Pause This IR programmable button toggles between the play and pause functions of the chosen source When using the 12G Tuners this button toggles through the Tuner s receive modes A third press and hold function can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality 9 OK The OK button serves a dual function In normal play mode it scrolls through the available audio sources In Menu mode it is used to select the highlighted menu item 10 Forward Reverse This is an IR programmable button for simple source transport functions Typically it would track forward and back or tune up and down A third press and hold function can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality Arrow Up and Down These arrows have a dual function In normal play mode they control the volume level up and down In Menu mode they scroll up and down through menu selections 12 IR Re
17. rings see MI1 Mute Interface pg 31 When setting the System Mute Trigger set the mute input to respond to the contact closure provided by the Ml1 21 Fig 27 NV I8G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified File View Help Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System Power Off Mode Tap Mute Hold for Zone Off w All Off Menu C Tap Zone Off Hold for Group All Off Menu Tap Zone Off Hold for All Off no menu External Mute System Mute Trigger C Paging Trigger Active Low 0 1 or Closed v 24 Hour Time Display Serial Delay mS CS Security Code 5555 lt Back Next gt 6 2 External Mute Paging Trigger Fig 28 The Essentia System has a built in solution for whole house paging typically through a phone system The Paging Trigger setting causes the system to mute across all the zones and in turn amplifies the page across all zones Each Zone Edit utility in the Configurator Software or the menu at each Control Pad offers the capability of setting the page volume in each zone Fig 28 NV I8G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified File view Help Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System Power Off Mode Tap Mute Hold for Zone Off w All Off Menu C Tap Zone Off Hold for Group All Off Menu Tap Zone Off Hold for All Off no menu External Mute C System Mute
18. source IR No Pass through prevents third party remote control commands from being accepted but still allows the NuVo NV GRC1 remote control to operate the system In some zones this is necessary when a third party remote is often used to control a non NuVo System source such as a IV This would eliminate that remote control s commands from being received by the Control Pad and passed through to the source equipment NUVO Source Grouping This allows for one zone to automatically listen to the same source as all other zones in the group This is a very useful feature for a large open area where it is not practical for more than one source to be playing at one time The advantage of the zone group is that each Control Pad within the group has the ability to turn on or off mute and control volume independently This drop down menu allows any zone to be assigned to a group or as an individual zone with no group affiliation Up to four distinct groups can be created Lock Zone By Default This check box turns on a function that automatically prevents any functionality from the zone until the assigned security code is entered Primarily the function prevents an outside zone from being turned on except when the homeowner really wants to listen to it Display Time While Zone Off Checking this box causes the Control Pad to automatically display the current time when the zone is turned off In normal operation the time is always displaye
19. sure the emitter plugged into IR Output 1 is actually going to source 1 and so on for sources 2 6 NUVO Troubleshooting Symptom The IR repeater does not properly control the audio Source equipment The IR repeater does not properly control the audio source equipment When downloading a Configuration to the Essentia Main amplifier a board not found error message appears on the computer screen Probable Cause The NuVo IR output is not set at the best carrier frequency An External light source is interfering with IR communication through the system This occurs when the Essentia is not plugged into an AC power source ora faulty USB to R5232 conversion cable 39 Remedy Within IR Library tab of the Configurator Software each library has a Properties button This button has a drop down menu that lets you select different carrier frequencies from 38kHz to 56kHz This will default the library to the selected frequency Cable and Satellite typically needs the 56kHz setting In the Configurator Software see pg 19 IR Passthrough or in the Advanced Zone Setup menu see pg 27 Remote Controls at any Control Pad you have the ability by zone to Disable the IR receiver This will prevent direct sunlight or possibly plasma and fluorescent light from affecting IR response through the other zone receivers A communication error can be as simple as not plugging the Essentia in prior to
20. the download Often the error is also corrected by closing and reopening the Configurator Software or if you are using a USB to RS232 cable for communication try a different cable If these do not correct the error it could be a faulty MCU board in the Essentia NuVo Technologies LLC Hebron Kentucky USA www nuvotechnologies com E6G 0818
21. two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not break the ground pin of the power supply cord Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture NUVO FRENCH Danger L expo
22. B 6 CS SR 3 Defining Sources 4 Macr0S eee eee eee 6 System Settings 7 Update System 4 eee Ke Control PA SOLU ncsccdadsbassmiauesnnscacigaedanmaianeametagnedndennesnCehedenamnned XI Using the Control Pad s MENU Button OR aide gutta nea T A Soares OCC S EE E ante iene Lone SeN eere N Source Settings System Settings 1 XII Essentia Accessories 2 22 The NV I6DLS Learning Station Interface NV MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor NV LS124 Local Source Interrupt NV LSA40 Local Source Amplifier o oo eee eeeeceee eee eeeeeeeeeeee ee NV LSA4OPD Power Distribution Hub NV P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier TS gece noeecanreeeatraemecuee yeas aedeee Troubleshooting NUVO Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of NuVo s new Essentia System Essentia provides 40 startlingly clear watts of sound to up to 12 listening zones 12 zones with the addition of the expander NuVo s Generation D amplification uses the latest in digital technology to provide peak performance in a system that sets a new standard for efficiency and energy conservation Essentia is the first distributed audio syste
23. Crimping Instructions l Strip a 2 to 3 inch portion of the insulation exposing the 4 twisted pairs 2 Untwist the wires and fan them out individually Arrange the wires into the correct color scheme as shown in Fig 1 5 Flatten the wires in their correct order and trim them evenly across the top Most crimp tools have a wire trimmer built in It is best to trim the wires to about 12 in length 4 While holding the wires flat between your thumb and forefinger insert the wires into the RJ45 connector so each is in its own slot Push the wire into the RJ45 so all 8 conductors touch the end of the connector The insulation jacket should extend beyond the crimp point of the RJ45 a Insert the RJ45 into the crimp tool receptacle and squeeze the tool firmly Note that a ratchet type tool should tighten down until it no longer clicks 6 The RJ45 should be firmly crimped to the CAT5 insulation It is necessary that the color scheme be repeated identically on each end of the wire h Test each termination with a CAT5 Tester before completing the installation Top view with tab down 4 Co Ue Un q 27 VAL IS 12345678 LI O air 1 Pair 4 Pai ac ir3 Wires insert from this end Fig 1 EIA 568A and 568B wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable Pin 568A Green Stripe Green Orange Stripe Blue Blue Stripe Orange Brown Stripe Brown co N QUI WN a Pin 568B
24. ISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON ISOLE A L INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES D INSTRUCTIONS D UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES CE SYMBOLE POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT ELECTRIQUE NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE O A l AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQU D INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE L HUMIDITE 10 1 a 13 14 15 16 IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi avant d utiliser ce produit Toutes les recommandations et pr cautions d emploi doivent tre conserv es afin de pouvoir s y reporter si n cessaire Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements num r s dans les pr cautions d emploi Suivre toutes les pr cautions d emploi pour utiliser ce produit Ce produit ne doit pas tre utilis pr s d eau comme par exemple baignoires viers piscine sous sol humides Etc Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit Ne bloqu r aucune ouverture de ventilation Ne pas placer le produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fern e cela g nerait le flux d air n cessaire au refroidissement Ne pas placer le produit pr s de toute source de chaeur telle que radiateurs arriv es d air chaud fourneaux ou autres appareils g n rant de la chaleur
25. a parallel connection of the left and a right source output to the corresponding source inputs on both amplifier units fig 8a The expansion requires the installation of the expander Allport included with the expander system The expander Allport is the connection for the additional zone Control Pads up to seven and the additional zone speakers A second Allport cable must be attached from the expander Allport to the expander amplifier and a short CATS jumper Fig 8b cable included with the expander system is used on the back of the two Allports to integrate all of the System s Control Pads into one NuVoNet connection to the main amplifier Fig 8b E6GXAP DC Expander Allport Hub Fig 8c E6GMAP DC Main Allport Hub NUVO IX Using the Essentia Configurator Software The following section includes the optional NV I8DLS IR Learning Station This is available as a package from NuVo Technologies or any Authorized NuVo Distributor The Configurator Software is a PC program designed to run with Windows 2000 XP and XP Pro 1 Main Startup Fig 9 The Configurator is a tabbed Wizard stule interface designed to sequentially walk the installer through the system setup for both the Grand Concerto and Essentia When the program is launched the Start tab is highlighted Clicking View and selecting E6G Mode tailors the configuration for Essentia The Start Tab gives three choices for beginning a configuration
26. allow an incoming audio signal from the Essentia System to turn on the P2100 The second method is to place the POWER MODE switch in the AC DC extreme right position This will turn on the P2100 when the Essentia is on An additional feature of Essentia is Zone Specific Triggers that will trigger the P2100 only when that zone is turned on Utilizing the voltage trigger requires a mono 1 8 3 5mm patch cable from either the System ON output on the Essentia to the P2100 Voltage trigger input or from the specific Zone Trigger on the Essentia to the Voltage Trigger on the P2100 as shown in Fig 55 RS232 Interface The RS232 port allows external two way communication with the Essentia System Home automation systems can be set up to operate Essentia The R5232 protocol document is available for download from NuVo s website Prozone at www nuvotechnologies com prozone 36 NUVO Essentia Specifications Zones 1 6 Power Amplifier Outputs Lone Trigger Outputs Continuous Average Output Power 40W 20W x 2 Output Power 5V 20mA Two channels driven 30 20kHz 1 THD Outputs 2 zones 1 2 Rated Distortion 1 2 power 0 40 Rated Impedance 6 Ohms Power Requirements Damping Factor 50 Power Supply 85 265VAC 50 60Hz Frequency Response 20 20kHz 2 dB Power Consumption all channels 150VA 150W at maximum available output Zones 1 and 2 Preamplifier Outputs Power Consumption average 70VA 70W Variable output 0 2 4V operating
27. ceiver The Control Pad has a built in IR receiver for complete wireless control of all the audio source equipment 1 NUVO NV GRC1 Remote Control 1 Power Each zone can be turned on and off or all ot 7 zones can be turned off with this button ia 2 Volume This serves two functions In normal 1 LC oll operation mode itis a volume control but when 8 you are using the menu features of the Control Pad ALL OFF it allows scrolling up and down votme 3 Function Buttons These buttons are currently 2 inactive and designed for future use ae 4 Forward and Reverse These IR programmable buttons are designed for forward and reverse 9 functions 5 Favorites A function of the Essentia System is the ability to access user defined favorites for easy i z 3 access The first twelve are directly accessible using the GRC1 Favorites buttons available at each Control Pad 7 Function LED This LED Light Emitting Diode lights to indicate a button push 8 MUTE The GRC1 remote provides a discrete mute function to quickly silence the zone s output 9 SOURCE OK This is another dual function button In 5 normal playback mode it scrolls through the sources or in menu mode it selects a highlighted 6 DISP This button allows access to the Display menu menu choice ai 10 Play Pause This IR programmable button toggles end between the play and pause functions of the chosen source Wh
28. conditions Fixed output 2 4 Power Consumption no signal 18VA 12W Impedance 1k Ohms Standby Power Consumption 0 8 W USA Safety Listing UL 6500 Source Inputs 1 6 Canada Safety Listing CAN CSA E60065 00 input Impedance 20K CE Listing SEMKO EN60065 EN55013 Input Sensitivity for rated power 300mV RMS EN55020 EN6100 3 2 EN6100 3 3 A1 Input Overload 2 4V RMS Australia C Tick ENERGY STAR IR Emitter Outputs Source Outputs 6 Physical Specifications Sum Outputs 1 Unit Size Millimeters 44 H x 430 W x 250 D Output Drive Current 20mA Unit Size Inches 13 4HxX17Wx9 7 8 D Output Drive Voltage 5V Shipping Size Millimeters 265 x 558 x 375 Compatible with single and dual emitters Shipping Size Inches 10 1 2 x 22 x 14 3 4 Unit Weight Kilograms 3 0 System Unit Weight Pounds 6 65 System On Output 5V 20mA Shipping Weight Kilograms 7 5 External Mute Input 3 3 10V DC Shipping Weight Pounds 16 5 Keypad Size Millimeters 66 H x 33 Wx 30 D Serial Port Keypad Size Inches 25 8Hx11 4Wx11 8D Baud Rate 57 600 Data Bits 8 NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice Stop Bits 1 No Parity No Flow Control Essentia Package Contents NV E6GXS Essentia Expander System NV E6GX expander amplifier 6 NV E6GCP DC Decora style Control Pads with white ivory almond and black screwless trim plates 1 NV GRC1 Remote Control 1 NV E6GXAP DC Expander Allport connection hub 1 NV E6GAPC Essentia Allport Cable 6 NV RCAY3 3 foot RCA stere
29. configured zones in the system will turn on and that Control Pad becomes the Host for the entire house This function is defeated in an individual zone by initiating a function on that zone s Control Pad Do Not Disturb This sets a temporary source lock ona chosen source within that zone This selection is also turned on and off by pressing the OK button Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode when set allows music to play in that Control Pad s zone for a specified amount of time Fig 38 Once the time selection is made the system will gradually ramp down in volume and the zone will turn itself off at the end of the selected time Fig 38 Sleep UTT 15 Minutes SH Minutes NUVO Lock Zone This temporarily locks the zone on the current source selection It requires a four digit security code that must be set in the Settings lab of the Configurator Software The security code is entered on the Control Pad by using the up and down arrows to scroll to the first number and pressing OK The display will then highlight the next number Using the process described above set the second third and fourth numbers Once the fourth number is set the zone will remain locked until the security code is entered to unlock it Fig 39 Lock Zone amp Off This temporary lock works very much like Lock Zone but is used to turn the zone off and requires the security code to turn the zone back on Fig 39 Lock Code 5 3405
30. d in the upper right corner The time is automatically set according to the computer when the configuration is downloaded to the Essentia Do Not Disturb This Section is used to lock out system wide commands from a specific zone No Mute The Essentia System has a small accessory called the Mil which is designed to mute all zones when the phone or doorbell rings This is defeated on a zone by zone basis by checking the No Mute box Installation of the Mi1 is covered in the Accessory section of this manual No Page The Essentia System is capable of paging through audio source input 6 This involves a phone system that has a paging audio output and a means to provide a voltage trigger This is controlled using the Security tab to set the voltage trigger and utilizing the Mute Input see Mute Input page 31 This will be covered in the next tab No Party Master and Party refer to the ability to turn all zones on simultaneously In some zones you may not want this function Enabled Zone Sources These allow individual sources to be turned off for specific zones A source that is turned off will not display in that zone This is particularly useful in preventing child access to a source dedicated to adult listening Display Settings The overall brightness and AutoDim feature for each Control Pad are set using these drop down menus The first menu is the display brightness The choices are Dimmest Dim Not So Bright Normal Bright Br
31. d macro will appear in the Preset Macro window To create a second preset double click on the next space and repeat the Macro Definition steps Source Sanane Key Named Macro HA1 250 0 Display Name iClessic Rock Display Forever Total Duration 1600 1 HR10 250 8 CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP SELECT WecTvy a Dish E chy By Type 4 2 Editing Codes in a Macro Fig 23 When in the Edit Macro Definition window double clicking on a macro step on the right side will open an Edit Macro Code Settings window This allows you to change the delay time before the command is issued The default delay is 25 seconds This can be increased by 25 second increments up to 30 5 seconds Often a command requires mechanical movement in the source equipment and therefore the delay is important before initiating the next command The number of repeats for each command can also be changed This is equivalent to pushing the command button on the remote control multiple times Fig 23 CINV I86 amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV 6G Modified Source Satelite Display Name asoc Rock j Display Foreve Key Named Macro Repeats Delay Model Code CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 18 Re Ordering Macro Codes After a code is added to a macro highlighting a code and clicking on the ff or U button will reorder the codes Macros updated After edit
32. e Control Pad In this case you would choose NuVo Remote Only f the zone is in an area that is flooded with sunlight or receives interference from plasma displays the best choice is All Remotes Disabled Slaved to Zone A feature of Essentia is the ability to slave zones together This is most useful for controlling a zone with more than one Control Pad or the converse which is controlling more than one zone with one Control Pad Simply scroll to the zone you wish to slave to and select it from the list Fig 46 Fig 46 slaved To Zone Hone R1itchen Dining Room Zone Number Each zone must be assigned a number or specific zone address This is done by scrolling to the desired zone and selecting it All used zone addresses will be grayed out If you have defined zones in the Configurator Software the actual zone names assigned in the Zone tab of the software will appear in the list The zone list appears just as it does in the previous Slaved Zone menu Scrolling to a different zone name and pressing OK will set a new zone address or selecting NONE erases the zone address Diagnostic Self Test This performs a short display parameter test when selected 28 Source Settings Two choices reside in this menu regarding the source currently playing Fig 47 Gain This lets you increase the audio input levels from the sources coming into the Essentia This is not necessary for the NuVoNet components but if you u
33. e appropriate source input Up to two Wireless NuVoDocks and six Wired NuVoDocks could be used as individual sources through NuVoNet The Wired and Wireless NuVoDocks consist of a dock for iPod playback and recharging as well as a receiver component designed to communicate with NuVoNet Prior to plugging the receiver into the Essentia Allport set the Source rotary switch to the desired source number input Once set theEssentia Control Pads will automatically display the iPod information when an iPod is plugged into the NuVoDock Each NuVoDock and receiver must have a Separate source number selected Note that although the NuVoDock system has a 16 position rotary switch for source input only positions 1 6 are used VII Connecting the IR Emitters for Third Party Source Components Fig 6 IR commands for the source equipment are transferred from the Essentia amplifier to the source equipment using the mini IR mouse emitters Six of these are supplied with your Essentia System The emitter is plugged into the corresponding source IR output on the Essentia and then placed over the IR receiver window on the source component The IR outputs are individually routed to sources 1 6 The two SUM outputs will flash any IR command that is sent from any of the zones This is most commonly used with an IR blaster designed to flash IR commands to a variety of components Fig 6 IR OUTPUTS STATUS MUTE ALLPORT CONNECTION
34. e is presented to the M11 it sends a contact closure to the Essentia System which causes the system to mute momentarily This is useful in allowing the telephone or doorbell to be heard when audio is playing in any of the zones The NuVo NV MI1 Mute Interface Module is designed to automatically mute any audio playing through the System s speakers when the telephone or doorbell rings Fig 51 A FIXED VAR TRIG E ZONE LINE OUT SOURCE INPUT ALLPORT CONNECTION IR OUTPUTS The back of the MI1 will accept up to two AC or The Ml1 connects to the NuVo amplifier using a standard mono patch cable with a mini plug on each end Plug one end into the MUTE input on the back of the amplifier and the other end into the input on the front of the MI1 NV MI1 front NV MI1 back DC voltages from two different doorbell chimes This connection is done with two conductor wires from the terminals on the doorbell chime to the Doorbell A or Doorbell B inputs on the back of the MIT Polarity is not important for this connection 32 AW DOORBELL 1 B D AI DOORBELL 2 BI Up to two phone lines can be brought into the RJ11 connection on the back of the MI1 The voltage from the phone ringer will trigger the NuVo System to mute NUVO NV LS124 Local Source Interrupt Fig 52 The Local Source Interrupt enables an amplified local audio source to overr
35. e with that zone s Control Pad Zones 1 and 2 both have a fixed lineout 3 Variable Lineouts These preamp lineouts are also used for sending an audio signal to an external power needs left justified amplifier Use the variable output when you want the volume of the additional amplifier to be controlled by the zone s Control Pad Like the Fixed Lineouts zones 1 and 2 each have a variable lineout 4 Lone Trigger Outputs These 5 volt outputs are zone specific voltage triggers for external amplification 5 Allport Connection This 25 pin connection consolidates the zone speaker connections to the back of the Allport hub into a single cable connection on the back of the Essentia amplifier 6 IR emitter Outputs IR signals received from the Control Pads are passed through the IR outputs to the source equipment using the supplied IR emitters Outputs 1 6 are routed to the corresponding sources and the SUM output is common and will pass all IR signals 7 RS232 The 9 pin RS232 connection is a bi directional serial port that allows the Essentia System to be controlled by an external home automation device It is also used for configuration programming download 8 Status This is a constant 5 volt output for triggering external equipment There is no voltage output when the zones are off Q NuVoNet This RJ45 connection is the input for all zone information coming from the Essentia Control Pads and all communication with the NuVoNet Suite source com
36. ectrical outlet CONNECT TO CONNECT TO 12VDC 0 4A PC CONCERTO D IR IR EMITTER BLASTER AC Power standard 12 volt power supply is included in the Learning Station Package This will supply the necessary AC power for IR learning and testing CONNECT TO PC Using one of the supplied RS232 cables connect from the RS232 port on your computer to this input on the Learning Station Interface CONNECT TO GRAND CONCERTO D Using the second RS232 cable connect the Learning Station Interface to the Essentia amplifier s RS232 port IR EMITTER An IR mouse emitter is supplied with the Learning Station package A feature of the Configurator Software is the ability to test each new code that is learned by the interface The software will send the IR command to the source equipment via the IR emitter so you can have visual reference that the source equipment responded appropriately to the command IR BLASTER Another built in IR test method is the use of the blaster The test process is the same in the Configuration program but the IR Blaster allows you to point the back of the Interface box toward the source equipment IR receiver This fires the IR command and eliminates the need for the mouse emitter 30 NUVO Capturing IR codes using the IR Learning Station Interface The Essentia Configurator Software is designed to store IR codes for audio equipment in an IR Library When the codes are learned for a given p
37. el relative to the volume setting on the NuVo zone Control Pad are both simultaneously active and require no external Switch for use Each output has an attached voltage trigger output that allows the attached amplifier to be triggered from a voltage presented when the zone Control Pad is turned on The voltage trigger is removed when the zone is truned off Setting up NuVo Sources for use with NuVoNet A feature of the Essentia System is its ability to automatically communicate with the 12G family of tuners the M3 Audio Server and the Wired and Wireless NuVoDocks for iPod The communication happens through the Allport connection hub across a communication protocol called NuVoNet Although software programming is not necessary for this function configuring the installation through the Configurator Software prior to installation has distinct advantages see X Essentia Configurator Software When the T2G tuners or M3 Server are plugged in for the first time they will display a prompt to select a source input number for the Essentia For NuVoNet to communicate properly you should have already connected the NuVoNet components to one of the three Peripheral Device inputs on the face of the Allport Fig 4 Fig 5 T2G AM FM and XM Tuners Each of the 12G Tuner components houses two individual AM FM or Satellite receivers which have their own display on the front panel Once the 12G is plugged in and the NuVoNet CATS is
38. en using the T2G Tuners this button 6 is 12 toggles through the Tuners receive modes 11 MENU This button enters the menu features of the e Control Pad When in Menu mode the Volume up NUVO 13 and down buttons scroll through the menu choices NV GRC1 12 Sleep This allows access to the sleep timer mode Q a y 13 G1 and G2 These buttons are currently inactive ie They are designed for future use NUVO Installing the Essentia System in Your Home Prewire The Essentia System uses CAT5 cable for Control Pad control and either two or four conductor 16 gauge speaker wire All the wire is homerun from each zone to the location of the Essentia amplifier and Audio Source equipment Complete CATS Crimping Instructions The NuVo audio systems require CATS unshielded twisted pair UTP for communication between the Control Pads and the main amplifier unit Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector The Essentia System can accommodate 2 000 total feet of CATS cable For the most reliable operation it is best that no single run of CATS exceeds 250 feet The correct wiring scheme for the CAT5 cable is standard EIA TIA 568A or 568B Properly terminating the CAT5 cable is crucial for the operation of the system It is very important to use a good quality crimp tool and test each end to end run with a CAT5 wire tester to insure that your system operates flawlessly Fig 1 Step by Step
39. h each function To do this connect the Learning Station Interface as described above Double click on the desired component from the IR Library page This will open the IR Library Editor This window lists the complete set of functions for that type of device To initiate the IR recording process you can either double click on a function to be recorded or highlight the function and click on the Record button This will open the IR Library Record window The window will indicate that the Configurator is Waiting for IR Communications To record a new code simply point the component s remote control at the IR receiver on the NuVo IR Learning Station Interface The first time you enter a code the Configurator determines if itis a toggling function which means that the remote actually sends two commands back to back This requires that the function button be pressed four times in succession Fig 13 D POWER CONNECT TO CONNECT TO 12VDC 0 4A PC CONCERTO D IR IR O oZ a Concerto Learning Station NUVO ai nv bLs PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE When the remote code is entered the IR Library Record window will go from yellow to green and indicate that the capture was successful and it will then return to yellow Repeat this procedure three more times until the desired code is added to the IR Library Edit window You will now see the number of code repeats and the duration of the code A normal non togg
40. he sound left or right up to 18 steps in either direction Bass This adjusts the frequency level from 100Hz and below The default is flat and the range is 18dB to 180B Treble This adjustment works within the same parameters as the bass and adjusts the frequency level from 10kHz and up Loudness Compensation Loudness can be simply turned on or off by pressing the OK button Volume Settings There are several default settings available in this menu Volume Reset is turned on or off by pressing the OK button and controls whether the zone turns on at its previous volume level or to a preset level Fig 43 If checked the volume when the zone is turned on reverts to the level set in the next menu item Initial Volume Choosing to set at the current listening level or selecting the default 60 dB level controls this level Maximum Volume is an overall zone volume limit and is set in the same manner as Initial Volume Page Volume controls the level at which a page is amplified in each zone and Party Volume sets the initial volume level when the party or all on function is initiated Fig 43 Initial Volume Sef current volu Reset 6H dB Advanced Zone Settings These are parameters for each zone They can be easily established in the Configurator Software or here at each of the zone Control Pads Fig 44 Fig 44 Haw one Settings Source Lockout Exclusive Src L Lroup Source Lockout A
41. his opens a drop down menu of the possible key selections for the Essentia Control Pad Select the appropriate key for that command and the Configurator will add it to the Default Key field for that command The Play Pause Prev and Next functions have an additional Held function This allows an additional function assignment that is activated when the button is held The Control Pad automatically displays the function being sent to the source component Once this sequence is completed proceed to the next function command and repeat the above steps When you have assigned a default key for each IR click on Done and that component s IR Library is complete You can also assign discreet power on and off commands The Essentia System will initiate the On command when a zone is turned on and in turn initiate the Off command when the zone All Off function holding the Power button for three seconds is initiated from any of the Control Pads Fig 15 IR Library Editor F4 a Make Denon Carrier 31000 Model AVR 685 Type Recener Code Repests Durston Tested Detaut Key POWER ON 1 0 088 NO POWER OFF 1 NO TUNER DOWN Record T z a Create New est FM x a Record STEREO Import Mex on mapon ax N Pore Off Play Pane Pause Play Pause held Next Next 44d 0 088 oO SL y En AN de Lo Po co CABLE 2 SURROUND ON 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 088 NUVO
42. ide the Essentia System and play through the local zone s in wall speakers The most common scenario for this is a television that would benefit from higher quality speakers The back of the Essentia Control Pad has two Cat 5 inputs One is labeled NuVoNet and is the Cat 5 that runs to the Allport at the head end The other is labeled NV E6GLSA This is intended to react to the LS124 accessory It requires an RJ45 connection at the Control Pad end and the Brown and Brown Stripe pair as a voltage trigger When the Control Pad is on NuVo audio is allowed to pass to the speakers in the zone When the Control Pad is off the amplified local source is passed to the speakers in the zone Note that the Local Source Interrupt is a passive non amplified device The signal sent to it must be amplified Fig 52 The connection from the LS124 is made through the Accessory RJ45 port on the back of the Control Pad terminated with standard 568A The connection at the LS124 requires the use of the Brown lead for positive and Brown Stripe for negative Accesgory NuVoNet Essentia Control Pad LSI24 front lt lt wo or four conductor speaker wire from the LS124 to the zone Speakers Amplified signal from the local zone source Speaker input from Essentia 33 NUVO NV LSA40 Local Source Amplifier Fig 53 The LSA40 is a 40 watt stereo amplifier designed to fit neatly in a single gang box or ring
43. iece of equipment they are held in the library under that equipment s manufacturer name and model number Once learned any of the equipment in the library can be imported into a new Configuration To learn new equipment codes the Learning Station Interface box must be connected to your computer at the R9232 port Connect the male end of the R5232 cable to the back of the Interface box into the CONNECT TO PC input At this point it is not necessary to have the Interface box connected to the Essentia amplifier When setting up a new source each type of equipment has a pre selected set of functions By double clicking on a function or clicking on the Record button in the software you will open the record window You will see the READY LED light on the interface box Aim the source s remote control at the IR SENSOR on the Interface and press the desired function button on the remote The IR learning window in the Configurator Software will indicate the code has been successfully learned Note that the remote control should be held 8 to 10 inches from the Interface when learning The IR Learning Station is a universal device for Essentia Concerto and Grand Concerto use 31 NUVO NV MI1 Mute Interface Adaptor Fig 51 The Mute Interface is used in conjunction with System Mute input on the back of the Essentia amplifier It acts as relay for a voltage from up to two phone lines and two doorbell transformers When a voltag
44. ighter Brightest The second menu sets the duration for the AutoDim feature These range from AutoDim Disabled 15 Sec up to 1 Hour The next menu sets a specific AutoDim level AutoDim Brightness Off removes all display and backlighting Using AutoDim Brightness Low AutoDim Brightness Medium or AutomDim Brightness High reduces the level of brightness but does not make the Control Pad completely dark Slave To This drop down menu is used to assign additional slave Control Pads to a zone Up to 14 Control Pads can be used in an installation The EZ Port hub is equipped with 14 RJ45 ports to accommodate all the system s Control Pads This is a useful feature for large rooms where more than one Control Pad is desired If slave Control Pads are used we suggest that you disable the IR pass through on those to prevent cross communication The Slave To function can also be used to tie two or more zones together under the control of a single Control Pad Do Not Disturb Display Settings F No Mute Normal AutoDim Disabled z M Volume Reset at Zone ON MV Loudness compensation ON i l No Page Exclusive source con tral l No Party IR No Passthrough Enabled Sources M Source 1 M Source 2 M Source 3 Lock zone by default WP Display Time while zone off M Source 4 M Source 5 M Source 6 20 NUVO 5 2 Zones updated Fig 26 When the desired properties for each zone are set click on OK This
45. ing a macro the macro list is updated to show the number of IR codes and the display name Note that the Macro tab has an additional button at the bottom that says Update Macros From Library If codes were edited in any way in an IR library after a source has been defined in the Source tab this button will automatically pull those changes into the Macro Definition window 4 3 Control Macros An additional option within the Macro tab is the ability to establish multiple control macros These macros are intended for instant access to control functions and are an optional feature If a control macro is created an additional source menu item is also created titled Control preceded by the three character short name assigned in the Source tab Creating a control macro is the same process outlined in 4 1 Creating a Preset Macro String on page 17 5 Zones Fig 24 Up to 14 zones can be defined with the Essentia Each zone can be defined with unique properties You will notice that the zone tab contains 14 entries for zone Control Pads A full twelve zone system can accommodate a total of 14 Control Pads by using the slave function in the Edit Zone Properties window A slave Control Pad is homerun to the Allport but automatically shares the same functions and works in tandem with the main zone Control Pad Any number of Control Pads can operate on a single zone Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones S
46. is procedure allows an addressed Control Pad to be moved to a new location Within the main menu of each zone go to Setup Within the Setup options scroll to Advanced Settings and to Zone Number All the used addresses will be grayed out That specific zone will have a check mark displayed Any available addresses will be accessible Scrolling to None will erase the current address XI Using the Control Pad s MENU Button Menu gives access to specific music selection and control for each source as well as zone and system setting capability When the MENU button is pushed the display goes toa four line screen labeled Main Menu MAIN MENU There are four Main Menu items that are consistent to all Source selections and pertain to general system and zone control They are Favorites Sources Advanced Zone Control and Setup Fig 32 Fig 32 Main Menu Favorites SOUPCES Adu Zone Control Favorites Top line favorites are global Favorites or play lists set up within Windows Media Player and synced with the NuVo M3 Server or within an iPod can be added to the Favorites list Potential members of this list can also include Station presets for the NuVo 12G or other sources such as satellite or cable When 12G or IR Macro Presets are assigned the first twenty are placed in the Favorites menu Assigning playlists within the M3 or iPod to global favorites is done in the M3 Options or iPod Options menu Fig 33 This menu ite
47. ive Low Closed Serial Delay This function is only used in conjunction with third party home automation systems This function sets a delay in milliseconds between each of the function commands being streamed through the Essentia RS232 port This allows a slower home automation processor to buffer multiple commands from the Essentia System Sources This Allows unused source inputs to be turned off so they do not show up when you scroll through the sources at the Control Pads Reset System This is a shortcut for resetting the zone addresses assigned to each Control Pad Within the menu selection Yes restores all Control Pads plugged into the system to the factory default NUVO XII Essentia Accessories The NV I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface UY ND p ne ND Concerto Learning Station NUVO medai nvisocs PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE POWER PASSTHRU This LED light emitting diode remains lit when the Interface box is actively passing IR information through the system READY When you are inputting IR codes into the Configurator using the Interface box this LED will light when the system is ready to learn a new code IR SENSOR This is the IR receiver used when capturing codes for new source equipment TEST ACTIVE When you are testing an IR code this LED lights momentarily when the code is firing POWER This LED remains lit when the interface box is plugged into an AC el
48. ling remote will require two button pushes to successfully record a command while a toggling remote will require four button pushes for each command If there is an error in recording the code the display in the Record window will indicate that there was a communication error If this occurs click on the Record button and reenter the code Fig 14 _ Grand Concerto Confiourator Webh v1 Modified IR Library Editor Make Toshiba Model 549900 Carrier 33000 Properties Code ENTER CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN CURSOR LEFT Point remote at IA receiver and old key for about 1 second This key will be pressed a total of CURSOR RIGHT TWO times during this recording session SCAN REVERSE SCAN FORWARD SUBTITLE ON SUBTITLE OFF SUBTITLE s PROGRAM Waiting for IA communications v INFO TITLE Duration ANGLE AUDIO REPEAT MARKER Create New P Import Hex L ur Delete CLEAR SKIP FORWARD SKIP REVERSE lt 14 TO NV IBR NV FAR Canfiourstar Wahh v iMndifiad 2 3 IR Library Default Key Assignment Fig 15 Once the desired codes are added assign them to the appropriate key on the Control Pad Note that by design the Control Pad has only 3 IR programmable function keys and Power ON Power Off Access to multiple preset choices will be covered later in the Macros section To assign default IR functions to the Control Pad buttons right click on each code and select Keys T
49. m automatically resides with the M3 or iPod as a source choice Once in the Options menu the choices are Shuffle Repeat Juke Box Mode and Edit Favorites Fig 34 When Edit Favorites is chosen Add to Favorites will allow you to add any playlists from the hard drive of either the M3 or iPod Fig 35 When the desired choice is highlighted pressing the OK button completes the task Fig 33 Main Henu Play All Ms Q H tions Adv Zone Control 24 Fig 34 Opt inns Shuffle Repeat Juke Box Mode Fig 35 Edit Favorites ROCK Dinner Party Hdd to Favorit Sources This offers quick access to the six sources defined in the system Third party sources can be defined with a source name in the Essentia Configurator Software or they are labeled by the System as a generic source number The NuVoNet sources have a predefined system name unless you choose to assign a customized name in the Configurator Software Fig 36 Fig 36 SOUPCeS Satellite Hulo 3 A Hulo Ms B Advanced Zone Control Advanced Zone Control is designed for user access to temporary zone settings Each of the zone parameters set in advanced zone control automatically reset when an All Off command is issued from a Control Pad Fig 32 Fig 37 Adu zone Control Party Mode Oo Hot 0istruE Sleep Party Mode This setting is turned on and off with the OK button When selected all the
50. m of its type to bear ENERGY STAR This means it consumes less than 1 watt of power in standby mode Even with all the zones turned on and in full operation the Essentia System s efficient design sets a new standard in low power consumption Essentia truly offers the best in affordable distributed audio for the home NuVo s state of the art NuVoNet communication through Essentia s award winning Control Pads allows you to interact with your source equipment as if you are standing at your equipment rack Essentia is a music entertainment system like no other multi source multi zone audio system in its class Zone Room 1 Zone Room 2 Zone Room 3 Zone Room 4 Zone Room 5 Zone Room 6 Allport speaker and Control Pad connection FF oa Diagram shown with NuVo NV P2100 audio amplifiers powering zone 1 ias wii LES a p amai p Essentia Suite Wiring Diagram NUVO Essentia Back Panel 4 5 6 FIXED VAR ZONE SOURCE INPUT 9 G 000 ow w 02 Source Inputs The Essentia will accept up to six audio sources These are connected to Essentia s main and expander amplifiers with standard stereo RCA cables Fixed Lineouts These preamp lineouts are used for sending an audio signal to an external power amplifier This is useful for large areas that require additional pairs of speakers These outputs are constant so an amplifier connected to it will not change volum
51. no menu C System Mute Trigger Paging Trigger Serial Delay mS lo gt Security Code 3485 24 Hour Time Display 7 Update System Fig 31 The finished configuration is now ready to be downloaded to the Essentia amplifier While downloading a progress box will show download progress Once complete the configuration is permanently stored in flash memory Configurations can always be retrieved and edited at a future date Control Pad Firmware Update Fig 31a When first plugged in and addressed the Control Pads will poll the main unit for the correct firmware version If they are at a lesser version number an upgrade notice will appear on the display It is important to allow this process to complete When the Control Pad is finished upgrading itself it will turn off At that point it is ready for zone control use NUVO Please note that if multiple Control Pads are plugged in during the update process they will update themselves one at a time in succession beginning with zone one Wait for the entire process to complete until the last zone turns off Fig 31a Firmware Upgrade Please Wait DO NOT unplug the Control Pads or cycle power during this process Fig 31 NV IBG amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified ama Fie view Help Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System Download Update to Grand Concerto J Status _______
52. ny source selected in this menu will be locked from access within that zone Exclusive Src Ctl This sets a default that automatically grabs control of any source chosen within this zone Other zones will be able to listen but they will have no specific source control This is a permanent zone setting Group Source Group is a great NuVo feature for large open floor living spaces In this menu option any zone can be set to share source among a group of zones to prevent the likelihood of having more than one source playing in the same open space The advantage to Source Group is that each zone area maintains individual on off and volume capability Default DND This prevents the global functions of all on or party and whole house page from a Control Pad s specific zone Fig 45 Fig 45 Default OND Ho Mute Ho Page Ho Party Default Zone Locked A locked zone prevents anyone from turning the zone on and accessing music without first entering the security code 27 NUVO Remote Controls These settings affect the way the Control Pad receives commands from a handheld wireless remote The NV GRC1 is the system remote that comes with the Essentia It allows the same level of control as the Control Pad At the default setting All Remotes Enabled this remote and any third party IR remote will be received by the zone s Control Pad In some instances you may not want a third party remote command to be received by th
53. o Y Cable 2 NV NC 1 foot network cables NV E6GMS Essentia System NV E6GM Essentia G Main Amp 6 NV E6GCP DC Decora style Control Pads with white ivory almond and black screwless trim plates 1 NV GRC1 Remote Control 6 NV VEC visible IR emitters 1 NV E6GMAP DC Main Allport connection hub 1 NV E6GAPC Essentia Allport Cable 1 NV NC1 10 foot network cable 1 pr NV REM1U Rack Ear Mounts 1 pr NV REM1U Rack Ear Mounts 1 NV PC2 NA IEC 2 wire Power Cable USA models 1NV PC2 NA IEC 2 wire Power Cable USA models only only Decora is a registered trademark of the Leviton Corporation 37 NUVO Troubleshooting Symptom When the Control Pad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the speakers and the Control Pad does not work One of the zone Control Pad displays a NuVoNet Not Detected message The amplifier is plugged in and turned on but the STAND BY LED is not lit and none of the system functions work All of the system s Control Pads display a NuVoNet Not Detected message With the Control Pads plugged in the POWER LED on the front of the amplifier will not turn on The IR repeater does not properly control the audio source equipment Probable Cause Improperly wired CATS cable Zone CATS is plugged into the Accessory jack on the back of the Control Pad instead of the NuVoNet jack Improperly wired CATS Cable This is most likely caused by a blown fuse on the power supply The MCU card inte
54. ontrol Pad display When the curser is scrolled over the buttons on the Control Pad a tool tip appears indicating the function command or commands that have been assigned to that button Here you can double click on the button which opens the Macro Definition Window When in Macro Definition if you choose to you can reassign new codes You can also double click on the appropriate function in the window on the right side of the tab and access the Macro Definition window Fig 21 Edit Macro Definition DOnsplay Nome CHANNEL DOWN Display Once Total Duration 10 120 17 re pr om ae In OT SAN CO D pe Code Repests Delay Oureton DOWN 1 0 120 0 1 4 4 k 4 B 9 CHANNEL UP SELECT le s cel els l lsle l 17 If the component had default keys defined in the IR Library single IR code macros will be automatically created for each key Hovering the mouse over each key in the Control Pad picture on the left side of the screen will bring up a tool tip displaying the name of the macro assigned to that key Clicking on the key highlights the macro on the right side of the screen Double clicking on a key in either display will allow you to change the default assignment or create a new one in the Edit Macro Definitions window Fig 21 4 1 Creating a Macro Preset String Fig 22 An important function of the Macro tab is to create a menu of preset choices for third
55. or to create a new one The second asks to Retrieve Existing Configuration From Essentia When you click on the Retrieve button a progress window will appear If you have this configuration already stored on your computer s hard drive you will see a dialog box asking if you wish to overwrite the existing file If this file is not Stored in your computer this box will not appear Fig 10 cin Conhg SamMoOsrtutng ac MEdmonton g BEN Demo gc BEM Oriarxdo gc Si Erikson badge Erikson train QC er mFactory C wala Ke 4 Smi ASt asy A5 Syri zi BTo Ep a ne a 2 IR Libraries Fig 11 The IR Library is a list of available components and their IR function codes The Configurator Software stores captured IR codes in a single directory Once captured or downloaded the Configurator Software will permanently store it as a gcl file fle Vie Shar IA Library Sources Macros Songe yom Sothnge Lisdehe Sybin CosaTunes Chigi ere Die 300 C0 DWD RACE 46 Rem JT ar m CR Dwg gri HAT 0250 Fett 1 atl Hemond amp Kardon Je Marant 2 1 Adding a New Component to the IR Library Fig 12 New component IR files are easily added by clicking on the Add New button This brings up a new window titled Add New Component In this window you must first enter the manufacturer name and model The Type drop down menu contains a large list of components Each is a template of common function
56. p menu at the Control Pads with music playing This will be covered later in the Control Pad menus Volume Reset at Zone ON A zone specific feature is the ability to have a zone automatically reset to a low volume level when the zone is turned on This check box initiates that feature and is tied to the Zone Reset Volume level set above it If this box is not checked the zone will turn on at the last volume level Loudness Compensation ON This box defaults to checked and enables an automatic bass and treble boost when the zone is at a low listening level This EQ gradually flattens out as the zone volume is increased Deselecting the box turns this function off Exclusive Source Control Checking this box gives this zone exclusive do not disturb control of any chosen source Other zones will have the ability to listen to that source but they will not have any specific function control IR Pass through Each zone Control Pad has an IR receiver for wireless remote control By its nature IR is susceptible to external interference To account for this there is specific IR pass through settings for each Control Pad IR Disabled turns off the IR receiver completely and eliminates any possibility of a competing light source This is useful in an environment in which the Control Pad receiver is competing with overwhelming sunlight This will prevent IR communication throughout the system and therefore it is better to eliminate that light
57. party components such as satellite cable and CD changers When a non NuVoNet source is selected a Preset Macro window appears on the right side of the screen with open spaces for storing preset Station choices Up to 250 macros can be defined in this window When a preset is added to a Source an additional Preset menu item will be added to that source browsing capability on the Control Pads The preset menu is preceded by the three character source designation established in the Source tab To create a preset macro double click on the first available preset macro selection Fig 20 This will open the Edit Macro Definition window Once in that window you must type a name for the preset in the Display Name window which will establish the preset name as it will appear in the preset menu Note that the Display drop down menu directly below the Display Name window defaults to Forever This is the desired choice for a preset and will keep the preset name on the Control Pad while that selection is currently playing The available IR codes for that source will be expanded in green on the left side of the Edit Macro Definition window As you double click on a code it will automatically be added to the macro string on the right Up to 255 codes can be added to a single macro and the codes will fire in the order in which they are added to the string Once the desired macro string is complete click done and return to the main macro tab The complete
58. ponents This connection is made using the supplied pre terminated CATS or any network CATS cable Link This RJ45 output is designed to connect to the Link input on the Essentia Expander component and transfers all zone control commands from the Main Unit s NuVoNet or RS232 command input to the Expander for an additional six zones Mute This input is designed to temporarily mute any audio playing through the system when the doorbell or phone rings This works in conjunction with the NuVo NV MI1 mute interface accessory It also acts as a trigger for whole house paging through any third party paging device when set for this function in the Configurator Software 12 AC A detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power supply N 1 11 NUVO Essentia Control Pad a OO OC amp OO 1 Source Indicator This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone Source names can be customized in the Configurator Software with a three character designation 2 Wall Plate Each Control Pad comes with white ivory almond and black trim plates that offer a screwless and elegant finished installation 3 OLED Display The organic light emitting diode display is a highly functional and vivid multi line display 4 Now Playing Menu Display This portion of the display serves two functions In normal operation it indicates the artist Station metadata and other source information and in Menu
59. ponents and an RJ45 jack labeled NuVoNet which must be connected to the NuVoNet input on the back of the Essentia amplifier This is necessary for Control Pad communication regardless the use of the NuVoNet Suite components Once connected the Control Pads are ready to communicate with the System The Essentia System is shipped with a six foot pre terminated CAT5 network cable Or you can purchase one if a different length is required The speaker connection is made with the 25 pin Allport Cable The modular speaker connectors must be plugged into the appropriate speaker connections on the back of the Allport VI Attaching Audio Source Equipment Fig 5 Each piece of audio equipment is connected to the Essentia amplifier with standard stereo RCA cables Attach an RCA cable to the corresponding audio output on the source equipment and to the desired source input on the back of the Essentia amplifier The numbered input for each source is important in the configuration of the system This will be covered in detail in the Essentia Configurator portion of this manual Using the Fixed and Variable Lineouts The Zone 1 and 2 outputs have 3 5mm stereo pre amp lineouts attached to them Their purpose is to provide the zones current audio selection signal to an additional amplifier Both versions fixed a constant signal that requires a volume control separate from the NuVo zone Control Pad and variable a signal that varies in lev
60. r distributing the necessary power for up to four LSA40 Local Source Amplifiers from one central location The LSA40PD distributes the power over 16 AWG two conductor speaker wire to each of up to four individual LSA40 amplifiers Connecting the LSA40 to the NuVo Control Pad and speakers is identical to the individual zone installation diagramed on page 33 Fig 53 Note that if you are using the NV LSA40PD the needed SKU for each zone amplifier is the LSA40 which is the local source amplifier with no power supply Fig 54 LSA4o Back LSA40PD Back LSA40PD Front AC Power Source 200 Watt AC power adapter included with the LSA40PD 35 NUVO NV P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier Fig 55 Fig 55 NV P2100 Amplifier The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo Systems lineouts It can be used with either the fixed or variable lineouts available for zones 1 and 2 on the Essentia amplifier The connection is made using either a 1 8 3 5mm to 1 8 stereo patch cable or a 1 8 stereo to RCA patch cable There are two methods for triggering the P2100 from the Essentia outputs One is to set the POWER MODE switch on the P2100 to AUDIO extreme left position and
61. red before the Passed count turns green Clicking ee the OK button will save the results in the IR Library The ne Mean Tested column for that command will show the number of F Record inmediatsy a ml successful tests performed men oe Although not required testing each code is highly geet 3 recommended maa Menu 2 6 Cleaning Up an IR Library b Grand Concerto Confiourator IR Library Editor Read Only Meke Deren Cari 38000 Unused IR codes can be deleted from the list by highlighting Model DCM 380 IR Library Test Code oO the code and either clicking the Delete button or right tote A clicking and selecting Delete TRACK DOWN Passed Passed 5 SCAN REVERSE Repeats T When you are finished editing the library select Done RANDOM oe DISK UP IR Library Code Test Results gt DISK DOWN 1 s J Test Successful 3 Defining Sources Passed 4 REPEAT 0 OPEN CLOSE Paste The Sources tab allows you to define the source 4 DISC SELECT l 0 092 Passed 3 component attached to each of the six source inputs All six sources are not needed but at least one source must be defined 15 NUVO 3 1 Select or Edit Source Fig 18 Double clicking on a blank source will open the Select Source window This window assigns the appropriate source number input The Display Name is the text that will be read on the Control Pad when that source is selected in any
62. rnal to the Essentia is damaged or the data blue and blue stripe conductors on one or more of the CATS cables are shorted or not making good contact in the RJ45 connectors One or more improperly wired CATS cables One or more of the IR emitters are not properly placed over the IR receiver on the audio source equipment or the IR output number on the Essentia does not correspond with the audio equipment you are controlling 38 Remedy Check that you are using the 568A or B wiring standard see section Crimping CATS wire The best way to know is to use a CATS tester Check the CATS connection at the back of the Control Pad Plug the Control Pad directly into the Network cable and into the NuVoNet input on the Essentia The fuse is accessed internally on the power supply It requires a 4 amp time delay fuse Remove all of the CATS connections from the system and test cables one at a time If the issue is a Shorted CATS the symptom will display when that cable is connected to the system A damaged MCU must be replaced by NuVo Make sure the amplifier is turned on Test that the POWER LED on the amplifier turns on when the Network Cable is unplugged Next unplug all the CATS cables from the Allport and plug them back in one at a time until the bad cable s is discovered Reposition the LED end of the emitter on the face of the source equipment soit is flashing directly over that source s IR receiver Make
63. s for that type of equipment Clicking on the type that matches the component will add the type name in that field If desired you can add a type name that is not in the drop down menu Clicking on OK will automatically add the selected component and associated functions to the IR Library Fig 12 Add New Component Wake Denon Model C Cancel 13 Using the IR Learning Station Interface Fig 13 To record new IR codes you will need the IR Learning Station Interface The IR Learning Station Interface is a powerful tool for setting up new IR Libraries for use with the Configurator Software and is part of the IR Learning Station Package Capturing function codes and adding them to the component IR Library is an easy process The Interface box is connected to your computer using one of the RS232 connection cables provided with the IR Learning Station package Note that in many cases personal notebook computers do not have a Db9 serial cable In this case an R5232 to USB dongle cable will be necessary The back panel of the Interface box has two IR outputs for testing purposes You can use the included IR emitter and attach it to the IR window on the face of the source component or to the built in IR blaster which when aimed at the source equipment will fire the IR command 2 2 Recording IR codes Fig 14 When a new component is added to the IR Library it is necessary to record the IR codes associated wit
64. se a satellite or cable set top box as an audio source for the system you will find that the audio level is inherently softer and will benefit by the gain setting The default is OdB with a range up to 18 75cB NuVoNet Source If you uncheck this selection that source will not be polled by NuVoNet and will only be IR controllable Fig 47 Gain HuloHet Sourc System Settings This menu option controls system wide settings Fig 48 Fig 48 DateTime Hour Time Dis Power Off Mode NUVO Date Time The Essentia has an internal clock that allows each Control Pad to display the current time Within this menu you can easily set Year Month Day Hour and Minute 24 Hour Time Display This is a simple on off When this menu item is turned on the clock display on the Control Pads switches to 24 hour display Power Off Mode This refers to three choices for the way in which each zone turns on and off They involve a single tap of the power button and a hold function Fig 49 Mute Off w Menu is the first choice This selection means that a tap of the power button mutes the zone but does not turn it off The hold function brings up a second menu that requests All Off yes or no No turns off just that zone yes turns off all zones Off All Off Menu In this mode a tap of the power button turns the zone off and a Second menu appears that gives to choice to turn off that zones group if it is
65. sition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l audition Chaque organisme humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l audition mais quasiment tout le monde subit une diminution de l acuite auditive lors d une exposition suffisamment longue au bruit intense Les autorites competentes en reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux de bruits DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 86432 90 93 95 97 100 103 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB Selon les autorites toute exposition dans les limites citees ci dessus peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d audition Des bouchons ou protections dans l appareil auditif ou sur l oreille doivent etre portes lors de l utilisation de ce systeme d amplification afin de prevenir le risque de perte permanente de l audition Dans le cas d expositions superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande afin de se premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese evees potentiellement dangeure u ses aux personnes exposees aux equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances tels ce systeme d amplification en fonctionnement de proteger l appareil auditif ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION AFIN DE LIMITER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR QUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS NE CONTIENT PAS DE PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L UTILISATEUR CONFER LE SERVICE APRES VENTE AUX REPARATEURS CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D AVERTIR L UTIL
66. till set the NuVoNet source inputs on each of the components see Setting NuVo Sources for use with NuvoNet pg 9 amp 10 Source f i Displey Nearer WI Audio Server Shor HamalM3a Camponent Hy T2DPG 4 Borie en i By Type Always wee Diol Name fqn name cent by uote denice 4 Macros Fig 20 An important feature of the Configurator program is the ability to define source specific macro definitions for third party IR control The Essentia has a unique ability to store specific IR commands as preset names The best example is cable or satellite Using the Macro tab you can establish a preset name and set the appropriate IR commands to select a specific station this will be covered in the 4 1 Edit Macro Definition section Macro definition only applies to third party non NuVoNet sources 16 Cle yew Hep Sten Libry Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System Key Display Name Codes treme ei Power CM Pin Fause Pause Source 1 Satelite Direct TV HA10 250 El eki CHAMMEL DOWN lath ae cor Updett sono inom brans Fa Lu 4 1 Edit Macro Definition Fig 21 The Macro tab has a Source pull down menu that displays the six sources defined in their order 1 6 When a non NuVoNet source is highlighted and selected three separate definition windows appear on the right side of the screen The left side of the screen is a representation of the C
67. ue est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de n importe quelle fa on comme par exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont det rior s si du liquide a coul ou si des objets sont tomb s l int rieur de l apparei1 si l appareil a ete expos la pluie ou l humidit s il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s il est tomb ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de choc electrique ne pas exposer l appareil a la pluie ou a l humidit NUVO Table of Contents Control Pad Features RC1 Remote Control Installing the Essentia System in Your Home Prewire CATS Termination Il Terminating the Speaker Wire II Installing the Essentia Amplifier ec ecceceeeceeeee ese eee seen IV Installing the NV E6GMAP AllPort oo o oo occ cccccc cece cc ceeeeceeeeuevannnnnes V Connecting the Allport to the Essentia Amplifier VI Attaching Audio Source Equipment Setting up the 12G Tuners M3 Audio Server and NuVoDock for iPod foruse with NuVoNet VII Connecting the IR Emitters 0 cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nee NuVo 12G Tuner Direct Numeric Access VIII Expanding Essentia to 16 Zones IX Using the Essentia Configurator Software 1 Main STAND RP PR LA
68. will return you to the Zones tab There you will see an updated list of the zones by the number they are assigned as well as the specific parameters defined in the Zone Edit window Double clicking on the zones will reopen the edit window where any of the definition properties can be modified Fig 26 NV 18G amp NV E6G Configurator Webb v2 NV E6G Modified File View Help Start IR Library Sources Macros Zones System Settings Update System L _ Name MaxVol Balance BaseEQ Treble EQ 0 dB 0 dB kitchen Vol Reset Loud Comp Vol Reset Loud Comp Vol Reset Loud Comp Vol Reset Loud Comp Vol Reset Loud Comp Vol Reset Loud Comp Patio Vol Reset Loud Comp Childs Room 1 Vol Reset Loud Comp Childs Room 2 Vol Reset Loud Comp Childs Room 3 Vol Reset Loud Comp Family Room Vol Reset Loud Comp Dining Room Great Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Guest Room Warming The N E6G is only designed for a maximum of 14 ControlPads Edit Clear 6 System Settings This tab is used to define the way in which the External Mute input functions for setting the zone lockout security code to set the clock for 24 hour display and if necessary to set a serial communication display 6 1 External Mute System Mute Trigger Fig 27 The Essentia System has an accessory the NV MI1 Mute Interface which is designed to mute any music playing through the system when a doorbell or phone
69. ystem Settings Update System Warning The NV E6G is only designed for a maximum of 14 ControlPads 5 1 Edit Zone Properties Fig 25 Double clicking on a zone number opens the Edit Zone Properties window Specific properties defining that zone are set here Max Volume This allows the volume in a zone to be limited This can be done either to avoid damage to low power speakers or simply to prevent a certain room from being turned up too high e g a teenager s bedroom Party Volume This controls the reset volume level for each zone when the All On Party Mode is initiated from any of the Control Pads The range is 78dB to 30d8B Page Volume f you are using the paging feature of the Essentia System you can also set the specific volume level of the page zone by zone by using this volume control The range is 78dB to 30dB with a default at 40dB Balance The level of output to the left and right speakers is adjusted here Ihe default is center but depending on the location of the speakers and the optimal listening area of the room it may be advantageous to adjust the balance to either the left or the right Keep in mind that this setting can be made and adjusted from within the Zone Setup menu at the Control Pads 19 Bass and Treble Both bass and treble can be adjusted individually on a zone by zone basis The EQ sweep is 18dB to 18dB Keep in mind that these levels can also be set at the zone Setu
70. zone The display name can contain only capital letters numbers and some punctuation If an invalid key is typed it will be ignored The Make field defines the manufacturer of the equipment A drop down menu allows you to choose a source from the IR Library The Model field provides a drop down menu that allows you to choose the specific piece of Source equipment from the selected manufacturer An important feature of the Select Source window is the Gain level control Different pieces of source equipment tend to have different levels of audio output signal This Slider control allows you to compensate for equipment that has an inherently lower volume level By using this adjustment when switching between sources relative volume levels remain constant When the appropriate information is complete click OK This will add the updated source information to the Source window When all the desired sources have been defined go to Next and proceed to the Macros setup 1000 48 v M Aways use Display Name iqnore name sent by NuVoN Fig 19 Adding a NuVoNet Source Fig 19 NuVoNet sources can be placed in the Configuration with the same procedure as third party IR controllable equipment The Configurator program contains IR libraries for each of the NuVoNet components which have the appropriate button functions pre assigned Even though the components are assigned you must s

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