Encore Linear ENC-DRS Quick User Manual

Multi-Room Audio

Distribution System

ENC-DRS

Keypad

Installation
Instructions

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Encore keypad (Model ENC-DRS) serves as a speaker zone
controller for the Encore Multi-Room Audio Distribution System. Up to
four keypads can be connected to each hub. Each keypad in the system
selects its speaker zone’s audio source, controls the volume, tone,
balance, loudness, and all other functions of the system. The keypad
contains a Class D digital stereo amplifier with 60 watts maximum output
power (30 watts per channel) and is designed to connect to a pair of
6 or 8-ohm speakers.

The keypad connects to the hub with Cat-5 cable and mounts in a
single-gang J-box. For maximum output installations, four independent
high current power supply outputs are provided on the hub for supplying
dedicated power to the keypads through 2-conductor 16 gauge wire.

At each speaker zone, the keypad selects between the four primar y
hub audio sources from source input wall plates (Model ENC-SIWP), or
from its local audio source connected to a local input wall plate (Model
ENC-LIWP).

The system features IR remote control. An infrared repeater system
monitors the infrared receivers at each keypad and repeats the infrared
remote control signals to the audio source components through infrared
emitters connected to the wall plates. IR emitters are sold in a 4-pack
as Model 2171-4.

2. KEYPAD FEATURES 3. INSTALL JUNCTION BOX

4. ROUTE CAT-5 CABLE FOR KEYPAD 5. PUNCH DOWN CABLE AT HUB 6. CONNECT CABLE TO KEYPAD 7. EXTERNAL IR TARGET (OPTIONAL)

8. CONNECT SPEAKERS TO KEYPAD 9. INSTALL WALL PLATE 10. POWER UP AND TEST LIMITED WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for twenty four (24) months. This warranty extends only
to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s
normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product to
consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to
the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations

or liabilities on the part of Linear LLC for consequential damages
arising out of or in connection with use or performance of this
product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property,
revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation.

All implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability
and implied warranties for fitness, are valid only until the warranty
expires. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties

express or implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product
Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Service at
1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.

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INSTALL A SINGLE-GANG
JUNCTION BOX 56" TO 60"
ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR
THE KEYPAD

BE SURE THAT THE KEYPAD
IS NOT MOUNTED IN THE
SAME JUNCTION BOX WITH
120 VAC WIRING

SOURCE INDICATORS

SHOW SELECTED
AUDIO SOURCE

IR SENSOR

DETECTS INFRARED SIGNALS FROM
REMOTE CONTROLS, SYSTEM PASSES
IR TO EMITTERS AT INPUT WALL PLA TES

SOURCE BUTTON

SELECTS INPUT SOURCE,
SELECTS WHOLE-HOUSE MODE

VOLUME BUTTON

ADJUSTS VOLUME, EQUALIZER,
AND AUDIO DYNAMICS OPTIONS

EQ BUTTON (EQUALIZER)

SELECTS EQUALIZER MODE

MUTE BUTTON

MUTES THE SOUND FROM THE
KEYPAD'S SPEAKER, SELECTS
DO NOT DISTURB MODE FOR
THE KEYPAD

POWER BUTTON

TURNS KEYPAD POWER ON OR OFF,
ALSO CAN TURN SYSTEM POWER OFF

VOLUME INDICATORS

DISPLAYS THE KEYPAD'S VOLUME
AND EQUALIZER SETTINGS

LABEL KEYPAD

AND WALL PLATE

LOCATIONS ON

CABLES

CAT-5 CABLES
FROM KEYPADS AND
SOURCE INPUT
WALL PLATES

KEYPAD
J-BOX

CAT-5 CABLE
TO HUB
ENCLOSURE

STRUCTURED

WIRING

ENCLOSURE

MAXIMUM WIRE RUN:
300 FEET OF CAT-5 CABLE
FROM SYSTEM HUB T O
ANY KEYPAD

UP TO FOUR KEYPAD S
CAN BE USED WITH
EACH SYSTEM HUB

USE A 110 PUNCH DOWN
TOOL TO CONNECT CAT-5
FROM THE KEYPADS TO
THE HUB

FROM KEYPADS

16 AWG POWER
TO KEYPADS
(OPTIONAL)

ENC-HUB

BLUE POST

ORANGE POST

BROWN POST

GREEN POST

BLUE STRIPE

BLUE SOLID

ORANGE STRIPE

ORANGE SOLID

GREEN STRIPE

GREEN SOLID

BROWN STRIPE

BROWN SOLID

110 PUNCH DOWN

STANDARD FOR

CAT-5 CABLE

WIRE ALL 110 PUNCH DOWN

CONNECTORS THIS WAY

SPKRS

ENCORE MODEL ENC-DRS KEYPAD

Class D Digital Amplifier - 30 Watts per Channel

Made in China

230085 B

LOCAL

CAT- 5

HUB

CAT- 5

HI PWR

16 AWG

TO HUB

TO
SPEAKERS

RIGHT

RIGHT

LEFT

LEFT

CONNECT SPEAKERS
TO THE KEYPAD
WITH 16 AWG WIRE

SPEAKER TERMINAL BLOCK

INSTALL KEYPAD INTO
THE J-BOX AND SECURE
IT WITH THE TWO
MOUNTING SCREWS

INSTALL COVER PLATE
MOUNTING RING WITH
TWO SCREWS AND
SNAP ON COVER PLATE

AFTER THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE, APPLY POWER
TO THE SYSTEM AND PLAY AUDIO FROM A LL CONNECTED
AUDIO SOURCE COMPONENTS

VERIFY THAT SOUND IS HEARD AS EACH ACTIVE SOURCE
IS SELECTED FROM EACH KEYP AD

PUNCH DOWN CAT-5
CABLE FROM HUB
TO KEYPAD HUB
CONNECTOR

CONNECT 16 AWG
POWER WIRE IF
HI POWER HUB
OUTPUTS ARE USED
(OPTIONAL)

TO HUB

TO HUB

TO REMOTE

RED

IR TARGET

PLUG REMOTE IR
SENSOR INTO
EXTERNAL IR
CONNECTOR

Multi-room Audio
Distribution
System

Quick
User’s Guide

POWER ON & OFF

Keypad Power On

Press the • POWER button on the
keypad. The keypad will light blue when
the power is turned on.

Keypad Power Off

While the keypad is powered, press the • POWER
button on the keypad.

Entire System Power Off

Press and hold the • POWER button for about three
seconds. All keypads in the entire system will power off.

SOURCE SELECT

Changing the Audio Source

Press the • SOURCE button on the
keypad to change the audio source.

The source indicators will light to show •
which audio source is selected; L (Local), 1, 2, 3, or 4.

VOLUME CONTROL

Turning the Volume Up or Down

Press • VOL ▲ to increase the keypad’s
volume.

Press • VOL ▼ to decrease the keypad’s
volume.

The volume indicators will show the set •
level. The more indicators lit, the louder
the volume.

AUDIO MUTE

Muting the Keypad’s Sound

While the audio is playing, press the •
MUTE button to silence the audio.

The bottom volume indicator will blink while mute •
is active.

Press the • MUTE button again to return the keypad to
its previous volume setting.

Pressing the • VOL ▲ or SOURCE buttons will also
return the keypad to its previous volume setting.

Pressing • VOL ▼ will un-mute the audio and set the
keypad to minimum volume level.

WHOLE-HOUSE MODE

Playing the Same Source at all Keypads

Press the • SOURCE button for about three
seconds to enter or exit whole-house mode.

The selected audio source indicator will blink and audio •
will play at all keypads (volume set by each keypad).

If a keypad is set for do not disturb, it will not play the •
source (see back of this card).

Pressing the • SOURCE button on any keypad will
change the audio source; 1, 2, 3, or 4 for all keypads.

Audio from local audio wall plates (source • L) cannot
be the whole-house mode source.

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

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POWER

MUTE

SOURCE

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