Nuvo NV-E6XS manual

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    E SERIES NV-E6MS/NV-E6XS MUL TI-SOURCE/ MUL TI-ZONE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OWNERS MANUAL VOL VOL TUN3 TUN2 TUN1 SA T CD2 CD1 MUTE ONOFF ALL OFF[...]

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    THIS APP ARA TUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS V ASES) SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APP ARA TUS. SOUND LEVEL db FLOW RESPONSE 90 93 95 97 100 103 DURA TION PER DA Y IN HOURS 8 6 4 3 2 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SE[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the NUVO E Series audio distribution system. The E Series of fers the newest in multi-zone/multi-source audio technology in an attractive, easy-to-install, and simple-to-use package. The E Series system is designed for the home owner . Its attractive, backlit keypads are elegant, easy-to-operate, and able to be c[...]

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    2 3 1 Page 2 The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on. The power button supplies power to the system. Each zone can then be turned on or off independently . This blue LED (light-emitting diode) will remain lit as long as the power button is engaged. Note that once the system is installed, it is designed to be left on. These LEDs indi[...]

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    LINE OUT L LINE OUT / SPEAKER LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 20W/8 OHM X2 RL RL RL RL RL R LEFT - + RIGHT - + LEFT - + RIGHT - + LEFT - + RIGHT - + LEFT - + RIGHT - + LEFT - + RIGHT - + LEFT - + RIGHT - + 0215 IR EMITTER OUTPUTS [...]

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    VOL VOL TUN3 TUN2 TUN1 SA T CD2 CD1 MUTE ONOFF ALL OFF Page 4 The E Series keypad comes with four molded, replaceable covers in white, ivory , almond, and black. The selected source button remains a backlit green until a new source is selected or the zone is turned off. A flashing source button indicates that the zone is muted. Each keypad comes[...]

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    OFF ON AM FM MON ST _ + _ + MUTE ON-OFF ALL OFF MEM 0 NUM 89 7 56 4 23 1 TUNER 1 TUNER 2 TUNER 3 TUNER MUL TI-ROOM Power Tune Preset VOL VOL TUNER MUL TI ROOM Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Source 8 Source 9 Source 10 Mode Band NV-RC1 Device S elector: Numeric Keypad: ALL OFF Button: V olume Button: IR Emitter: Zone [...]

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    1 2 3 45 6 7 8 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 4 Pair 3 Page 6 INST ALLING YOUR E SERIES SYSTEM I. Installing and T erminating Cables The basic installation requires two different types of cables. The keypads communicate with the E6M amplifier through Cat-5 data cable (4 twisted-pair). This cable is terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors. The wiring schem[...]

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    Fig. 2: E-Z Port Backside Page 7 The location of the E-Z Port is mostly determined by where you locate the E6M amplifier . All Cat-5 cables should be terminated and routed to this location. Once this is done, installation of the E-Z Port is easy . Plug each o f the keypad cables into one of fifteen available jacks on the back of the E-Z Port (Fig. [...]

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    IR EMITTER OUTPUTS +12V OUTPUT PULSE SUM AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECT TO NV-E6X ODD NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL (TIED TOGETHER) EVEN NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL (TIED TOGETHER) Page 8 123456 Each piece of source equipment is connected to the E6M amplifier with RCA cables. These go from the RCA output on the back of the source equipment to the RCA sou[...]

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    VI. Connecting the E6M to the E6X Page 9 * FOR SECOND KEYP AD 1000 0100 1 100 0010 1010 1 2 3 4 5 00 01 10 11 B,T+4 100+4 10K+4 FLA T 0 1 ON OFF 0 1 ON OFF SW # 1,2,3,4 ZN# SRCE GROUP 01 10 111 0 0001 1001 0101 1 101 001 1 101 1 0 111 1111 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1* 2* 3* SW 5-6 SETS ZONE EQ SW 8 SETS VOLUME RESET SW 7 SETS GROUP ON/OFF SW 1-4 SETS ADDRES[...]

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    12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N Page 10 The single most important aspect of the installation is to address the keypads correctly . The DIP switches labeled 1-4 are used to set th[...]

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    12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N 12 34 56 7 8 O N Page 1 1 Switches 5 and 6 allow you to set a permanent EQ in that particular zone. Y ou can set that zone to have a +4dB boost at 100Hz, a +4dB boost at 10kHz, a +4dB boost at both frequencies, or a flat response (Fig. 10). Fig. 10: Switches 5 & 6, Zone EQ Presets +4dB Boost at 100Hz +4dB Boost[...]

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    REFER TO MANUAL 0123 DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL -INPUT- -OUTPUT- MUTE UNIT ON +12V G N.O. G X. Using the Mute and Unit On Pins Page 12 All NUVO products come with the wireless remote. This remote will control all functions of the NV-EKP keypad. T o control the E Series, move the Device Selector switch on the upper right side of the RC1 to[...]

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    REFER TO MANUAL 0123 DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL -INPUT- -OUTPUT- MUTE UNIT ON +12V G N.O. G Page 13 The MPU Diagnostic LEDs serve several functions. One function is the lowest assignable address. This is an aid in sequentially assigning the appropriate address on each keypad. When the system is turned on, and none of the keypads have been addressed, [...]

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    Fig. 16: Changing Keypad Buttons XII. Changing the Buttons on the NV-EKP XIII. NV-MI1 Mute Interface B A C K Page 14 NV-MIB1 TO E6m TELCO IN The NV-EKP keypads come with 30 preprinted, interchangeable buttons. These have a variety of audio source labels for customizing the E Series system to match the audio components being used. Included in these [...]

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    Page 15 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy When a keypad is plugged in, there is a loud pop through the speakers and the keypad does not work. Improperly wired Cat-5 cable. Check that you are using the 568A wiring standard (See Section I. Installing and T erminating Cables). My keypad is lit, but nothing happens when I press a button. Assign[...]

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    Page 16 NUVO NV-E6M Specifications Power Amplifier Section Continuous A verage Output Power 23W T wo channels driven 30-20kHz @ 1% THD Rated Distortion (1/2 power) 0.4% Rated Impedance 8 Ohms Damping Factor 50+ Line Output Level (at full output) 4.5V RMS Frequency Response (30-20kHz) +/-3dB Preamplifier Section Input Impedance 50k Input Sensitivity[...]

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