Factor V-RVC-PRO Owner's Manual

PREMIUMAUDIOVIDEOANDPOWERPRODUCTS

V-RVC-PRO

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Owners Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IS PROVIDED AS AN
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING AID. FACTOR ELECTRONICS DOES NOT
ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY AS TO ITS ACCURACY AND SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE IN TORT OR CONTRACT FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE INSTALLATION, USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPLIANCE
SHOULD NOT DAMPENED BY WATER DROPS OR SPLASHING. CONTAINERS OF
LIQUID SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPLIANCE.

Immediately upon receipt, inspect the unit and shipping container for indications of improper
handling or in-transit damage. This equipment was carefully inspected and tested before
leaving the factory. Notify the Transportation Company, Wholesaler or Retailer immediately if
any damage is found. Be sure to save the carton and packing material as evidence of damage
for later inspection. DO NOT SHIP the unit back to the factory unless authorized to do so by the
factory. IN TRANSIT DAMAGES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DO NOT INSTALL OR

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS UNIT IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read and keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions contained within this manual.

• Do not use this unit near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has 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 from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as when the 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.

• Operate the product only with the voltage specified on the unit. Fire and/or electric shock
may result if a higher voltage is used.

• Do not modify, kink, or cut the power cord. Do not place the power cord in close proximity to
heaters and do not place heavy objects on the power cord and/or the product itself, doing so

may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Replace the protective cover over the speaker terminals after installation. Do not touch the
70V speaker terminals as electric shock may result.

• Ensure that the safety ground terminal is connected to a proper ground. Never connect the
ground to a gas pipe, as a severe explosion and/or fire may result.

• Be sure the installation of this product is stable, avoid slanted surfaces as the product may
fall and cause injury, property damage, electrocution and/or fire.

• Note when the unit is turned off it is not completely disconnected from the wall AC power
outlet. Do not open the cover unless the device is unplugged from the wall AC power outlet.

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Factor Electronics product. The
Factor Electronics V-RVC-PRO is an in-wall microphone and line level preamplifier
with separate volume controls for the inputs and a master volume control. The
master volume control provides remote volume control of all factor Electronics V­Series commercial amplifiers.
The V-RVC-PRO allows Factor Electronics amplifiers to be expanded to suit the
customers needs. The V-RVC is very easy to install and operate. Please read this
entire manual to get the most from your V-RVC-PRO.

Unpacking

The V-RVC-PRO includes the following parts:
1 x V-RVC-PRO in-wall mic/line preamp
2 x Male RJ45 crimp on connectors
4 x Philips mounting Screws
2 x Keys
1 x V-RVC-PRO manual

Installation Using Factor Electronics Amplifiers

The V-RVC-PRO can be connected to any Factor Electronics amplifier by
connecting a cat5e or cat6 cable to the V-RVC RJ45 output jack, then connecting
the cat5e or cat6 cable to the V-RVC input provided on the back panel of all
Factor Electronics V-Series commercial amplifiers. Then connect the V-RVC
priority contacts to the remote mute contacts on the amplifier using a two
conductor wire.
Diagram A

Cat5/6 Out 1

Connect the priority
contacts on the V-RVC­PRO to the remote mute
contacts on the amplifier
using a two conductor
wire

Note: Set the priority
switch to ON / Down
position.

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Installation and wiring

The V-RVC-PRO should be wired using good quality Cat5e or Cat6 cable. It is recommended to
Use TIA/EIA 568A cable wiring techniques. It is recommended to use shielded Cat5/6 cable
with cable runs over 100 feet in length or when connecting multiple V-RVC-PRO units. Shielded
cable is not mandatory however it may be necessary if EMI or RF interference is present at the
installation site. The V-RVC-PRO includes two RJ45 crimp-on connectors. Use a good quality RJ45
crimping tool to complete the connections.

Diagram B

TIA/EIA 568A Wiring

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Up to three V-RVC-PRO units can be daisy chained on one Cat5/6 wire and connected to one
Factor Electronics amplifier.

Diagram C

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Installation Using The V-RVC-PRO and X-Music iPod Dock

The X-Music in-wall iPod dock can be used in combination with up to two Factor Electronics
V-RVC-PRO in-wall mic/line pre-amplifiers. Connect the RJ45 output of the X-Music to the RJ45
input of the V-RVC-PRO. Then connect the RJ45 output of the V-RVC-PRO to the RJ45 input of
the second V-RVC-PRO. Now connect the RJ45 output of the last V-RVC-PRO to the V-RVC input
of the Factor Electronics amplifier.
Diagram D

X-Music Side View

Power In

RJ45 Out

IN1

Set this switch
to MONO

OUT1

IN2

Connect The Cat5e To Any Factor Electronics Amplifier V-RVC Input

OUT2

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Using The V-RVC-PRO With Other Amplifiers (requires the optional V-RVC-RJ45)

The V-RVC-PRO or multiple V-RVC-PRO units can be connected to any amplifier, mixer,
pre-amplifier or receiver using the optional V-RVC-RJ45 which converts the cat5/6 cable
and RJ45 jack to individual outputs. The V-RVC-RJ45 includes a power supply with enough
current to power up to three V-RVC-PRO units. Cable runs from the V-RVC-PRO to the
amplifier can be made two ways.

1. Cat5/6 cable run from the V-RVC-PRO back to the amplifier and terminate at the V-RVC-RJ45.
We recommend Cat5/6 cable runs of 100' max and shielded Cat5/6 runs of 200-300' max.

2. Cat5/6 short cable run to the V-RVC-RJ45 then run a balanced 2 conductor 22/24awg
shielded cable and terminate at the amplifier. Using this method runs of 500' + will be
achievable.

Diagram E

1

Cat5/6 100'

Shielded Cat5/6 200'

Balanced Connection
Pin 1+ to Pin 2
Pin 2- to Pin 3

Pin 3G to Pin 1

Short Cat5/6

shielded 2 conductor 22/24awg

2

Balanced Connection
Pin 1+ to Pin 2
Pin 2- to Pin 3

Pin 3G to Pin 1

500'

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shielded 2 conductor 22/24awg

XLR

XLR

Front Panel Controls and Connections
Diagram F

2.Line, adjusts the
volume of the line inputs
(RCA jacks and the 3.5mm

1. Mic, adjusts the
volume of the mic
input.

stereo jack)

3.Master, adjusts the
master volume of the
amplifier.

7.Connect microphones
here. The V-RVC-PRO
COMBO mic jack accepts
XLR or 1/4” phone jacks.

6.Connect mixers, CD
players or other audio
sources with RCA
outputs here.

Back Panel Controls and Connections
Diagram G

1. Four selectable Dip switches
RVC remote volume control

- 100Hz cut

- 15db pad
24V phantom power
See detailed explanations
on the next page.

4. Latching MUTE switch.
Use this when connecting or
disconnecting sources.
Prevents loud pops and other
noises that can damage your
speakers

5. Priority, allows the
V-RVC-PRO to override
Other sources connected
to the amplifier.

6.Connect iPod's, MP3 Players
or computers here.

2.VOX sensitivity
adjustment.

5.RJ45 Out1
Connect this to another V-RVC-PRO
input in a daisy chain or to the
V-RVC input of the amplifier.

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RJ45 RJ45

OUT IN

3.RJ45 IN
Connect this to the OUT of
another V-RVC-PRO in a daisy chain
or from the output of an X-Music
in-wall iPod dock.

4. Priority contacts.
connect this to the
remote mute on the
amplifier using a two
conductor wire.

Back Panel Controls and Connections

1.

RVC

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Set this dip switch to ON when using a single V-RVC with a Factor
Electronics amplifier. This switch enables the remote master volume control
feature of the V-RVC. When using multiple V-RVC's on a single amplifier you
must designate one V-RVC to be the master volume controller by setting the
switch to ON. All other V-RVC's must have this dipswitch set to OFF. If more
than one RVC is set to ON it will be impossible to control the master volume
of the amplifier. NOTE: To effectively control the master volume of the
amplifier from the V-RVC set the amplifier master volume to 75% or 2/3rds
full volume and control the overall level from the V-RVC. If the amplifier
master volume is set to OFF there will be no sound. Also if the amplifier
master volume is set too low the V-RVC will not be able to increase the
volume beyond the level that is set on the amplifier. The RVC acts like a
remote attenuator.

100Hz CUT

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Set this dipswitch to ON for microphones that will be used for
speech or presentations. This will cut low frequencies below 100Hz at 18dB
per octave. This is useful for removing unwanted low frequency noise caused
from handling the microphone or rumbles caused by sound transferring from
the floor to the mic stand and then to the microphone.

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-15dB

– Set this dipswitch to ON when using MIC PHT and connecting a

OFF

condenser microphone. Condenser microphones provide a higher output level
that may overload the microphone pre-amp. The -15dB switch reduces the
microphone input level by 15dB to avoid overload.

MIC PHT-

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This applies 24V DC phantom power to pin 2 + and pin 3 – of the
XLR microphone input. Phantom power is used to power condenser
microphones such as podium microphones, choir microphones and some
stage/studio microphones. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom
power to operate. Always consult the microphone manual or manufacturer to
determine the correct setting for the microphone used.

2. OUT 1- The V-RVC OUT1 is the main output of the preamplifier.
Connect this to the V-RVC input on the back panel of any Factor
Electronics amplifier. It is also possible to daisy chain up to three
V-RVC pre-amplifiers to one amplifier by connecting the OUT1
to the IN1 on subsequent V-RVC pre-amplifiers in the daisy chain.

3. VOX SENS- The V-RVC can automatically override other signals present
the amplifier. Set the priority dip-switch on the back panel of the amplifier
to on. Now the V-RVC will automatically override other signals. It may be
necessary to adjust the sensitivity of the override circuit. Turn the vox sens
screw clockwise to increase the sensitivity and counter clockwise to decrease
the sensitivity.

4. IN 1- The V-RVC IN1 is the input for other V-RVC pre-amplifiers
in a daisy chain or an X-Music in-wall iPod dock .
Connect this to the V-RVC OUT1 on the back panel of other V-RVC
pre-amplifiers.

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Back Panel Controls /Connections & Specifications

5. PRIORITY- The V-RVC-PRO provides a latching contact switch which can be

used to provide constant override of other signals present in the amplifier.
Connect the priority contact to the remote mute contacts on any Factor
Electronics amplifier. Once the connections are made pressing the priority
switch IN will allow the V-RVC-PRO to be the only source broadcast in the amplifier.
Example: This is common in golf courses, restaurants, and hotels where there
may be background music played in the building. Install the V-RVC-PRO in a
meeting room and press the priority switch. Now the common area background
music will be overridden by the V-RVC-PRO. Plug a microphone into the V-RVC-PRO
and presentations can be made in the meeting room which will not be heard in
the common areas of the building. Once the meeting is over, press the priority
switch out and the common area background music will be broadcast.

Specifications

Frequency Response 20Hz – 20 kHz

Signal-Noise Ratio Microphone 70dB

Signal-Noise Ratio Line 80dB

Power Requirements 24V DC

Dimensions Imperial W 2.75” x H 5.9” x D 1.96”

Dimensions Metric W 115.5mm x H 114.5mm x

D 45mm

Shipping Weight 3lb - 1.36kg

Warranty 3 Years

In an effort to provide our customers with the latest advancements in technology, Factor Electronics
Specifications are subject to change from time to time without notice.

Contact Information

Factor Electronics
#108, 19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey B.C. Canada V3S-6J9
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Warranty

Factor Electronics products (V-RVC-PRO and accessories) are warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of (3) years without charge for parts or labor.
This warranty applies only to the original owner. The owners responsibilities are to provide proof
of purchase and transportation to the dealer the unit was purchased from or transportation to Factor
Electronics. This warranty does not apply to units that have been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect
or improper installation, and does not apply to repairs or alterations made by unauthorized persons.
This warranty specifically excludes responsibility for consequential damage. Retention of your
original bill of sale is required to obtain service under the terms of this warranty.

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