DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT Service Manual

DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT

MANUAL

Contents

Introduction

Introduction 2

1. SOUND HUB COMPACT Overview 3

2. Unpacking 6

3. Installation and Setup 7

3.1 Connecting Speakers 11

3.2 Connecting Sources 13

3.3 Finishing your SOUND HUB COMPACT installation 15

4. Using your SOUND HUB COMPACT 16

5. Maintaining your SOUND HUB COMPACT 17

6. Fault Indication 18

7. Technical specifications 19

Thank you for choosing the DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT.
DALI is renowned throughout the world for continually
striving to enhance the experience of music while
simultaneously designing audio products that beer suit
our lives and homes. The DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT
wireless streaming preamplifier is the latest expression of
those twin aspirations.

The DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT is a technologically
advanced product that requires thoughtful installation. We
recommend therefore that you read this manual carefully,
and follow its advice, when installing your DALI SOUND HUB
COMPACT.

Following this introduction the manual covers unpacking,
installation, setup, connections and use, but begins with a
short overview of the DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT.

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1. SOUND HUB COMPACT Overview

The DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT is a control preamplifier
and source selection hub for DALI wireless speaker systems
such as the OBERONC, CALLISTO C and RUBICON C
series. The DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT accepts both
conventional wired audio sources and Bluetooth audio
streams and broadcasts them wirelessly to connected active
speakers. Source selection and volume control is provided by
an infrared remote control.

The SOUND HUB COMPACT incorporates four wired audio
inputs and can also connect wirelessly to Bluetooth audio
streaming devices. The wired inputs comprise a stereo
analogue input on phono sockets, two TOSLINK optical
digital inputs and an HDMI connection for audio from a TV via
ARC (Audio Return Channel). The Bluetooth wireless input
is compatible with the SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD audio
streaming formats.

The SOUND HUB COMPACT incorporates top panel
indicators that display volume level and source selection.

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1. SOUND HUB COMPACT Overview

DIAGRAM 1

Optical

1

Optical

2 (TV) Aux HDMI Subwoofer

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL IN

RL

RESET

RCA IN

SUB OUT

IR Sensor

(Optional)

5.8 GHz

AUTO

USB Power/

Service

OFF

9V 1.3A

ON

AUTO

IRBAND

SOURCE

SELECT

POWER

USB POWER/

SERVICE

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1. SOUND HUB COMPACT Overview

The DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT can be used with the following compatible speakers:

OBERONC

OBERON 1C CALLISTO 2C RUBICON 2CCALLISTO 6C RUBICON 6COBERON 7C OBERON ON-WALL C

CALLISTOC RUBICONC

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2. Unpacking

DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT

The contents of the DALI SOUND HUB COMPACT pack is
illustrated in Diagram 2 and listed below.

1: SOUND HUB COMPACT
2: IR (InfraRed) Control Signal Receiver
3: Power supply with international mains socket adaptors
4: IR remote control
5: Quick start Guide

Take care when unpacking your SOUND HUB COMPACT.
A transparent protection film is applied over the top
surface of the unit and the front panel. We recommend that
the protection film is le in place until your SOUND HUB
COMPACT is installed in its final location.

NOTE:

We suggest that you retain your SOUND HUB COMPACT
packaging for future use. However, if that is not possible,
please dispose of it responsibly.

DIAGRAM 2

x1

x1

x4

x1

x1

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