GoRave AR5 Owner's Manual
AR5 AUDIO RECEIVER
GoRave Receiver & Amplier
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
TM
Version 1.2 / 12-12-2013
GORAVE AR
AUDIO RECEIVER & AMPLIFIER
TM
Owner’s Installation and Operation Manual
V1.2 / 12-12-2013
1. Getting Started
1.1 Thank You
Thank you for the purchase of your GoRave AR5 audio receiver & amplier. The GoRave AR distributes audio
from mobile and wired devices to loudspeakers installed in your space. Use it with GoRave Audio Senders to
cast audio into your space and swap between your devices and content sources.
This manual provides basic installation and operating instructions. The manual will help you experience the
performance your system was designed to produce.
1.2 Safety Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
► Carefully read this manual before connecting or operating your GoRave AR receiver/amplier. Keep this
manual for later reference.
► Allow for ventilation around your GoRave AR module for heat dissipation. Keep the GoRave AR away
from appliances that produce heat.
► Connect the GoRave AR to the power outlet with the supplied power supply cable. Follow all local elec-
trical codes for power connection.
► Stop using the GoRave AR and have it inspected and/or serviced by qualied service personnel if:
● The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
● Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
● The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
1.3 Where to Install
LED indicator
TOP
Pairing button
Main Power: 90 - 270VAC
Speaker outputs
White: Neutral
Black: Line
1 meter molded NEMA-15 power plug
Auxiliary audio input (wired)
Serial port
Fig 1: top view of a GoRave AR receiver/amplier.
GORAVE AR
AUDIO RECEIVER & AMPLIFIER
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Owner’s Installation and Operation Manual
DINING ROOM
V1.2 / 12-12-2013
The wireless GoRave Audio Senders offer a transmitting range of 40 feet for the USB style and 30
feet for all other styles. Install your GoRave AR5
receiver amplier inside this transmitting radius.
Include the distance needed to transmit from out-
side spaces when deciding on the best location
for your AR5 receiver amplier.
MASTER BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Centrally installed
GoRave SE
Mount your GoRave AR receiver/amplier with
adequate space around the unit for all audio and
power connections as well as easy access the
receive/pair button and LED status indicator. Use
four screws (and anchors) to secure the unit to
the surface.
GARAGE
BEDROOM
2. Power and Control
2.1 AC Power Connection
The GoRave AR receiver/amplier should be
Fig 2: typical installation in central closet or pantry to maximize useful
35’ transmitter range (range indicated by dashed circle). In this example, the owners have opted for stereo loudspeakers to be installed in
their kitchen, master bedroom and one outdoor speaker for the patio.
electrical codes require a hard wire connection instead of the AC power plug and socket connection, consult a
qualied electrician for installation assistance.
plugged directly into a grounded power receptacle
rated to deliver the power required by the GoRave
AR unit and the components connected to it.
Connect the power cord to the AC outlet. If local
The GoRave AR receiver/amplier will operate with a line voltage of 90-270 VAC with a line frequency of either
50Hz or 60Hz. There is no need to convert or adjust the unit in any way.
NOTE: If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time such as a month-long vacation, it
is a sensible precaution to unplug your amplier (as well as other audio and video components) while you are
away.
2.2 Power Indicator
The LED indicator beside the send/receive pairing button will pulse when the power cord is plugged in to an AC
outlet, indicating that the amplier is turned on. The GoRave AR5 has a built in low power sleep mode where
the power supply and ampliers will turn off when audio is not playing.
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2.3 Protection Circuitry
The GoRave AR features a thermal protection circuit that protects the amplier against potential damage in
the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions. The GoRave AR’s protection circuit is independent of the
audio signal and has no impact on sonic performance. The protection circuit monitors the temperature of the
output devices and shuts down the amplier if temperatures exceed safe limits. It is unlikely you will ever see
this protection circuitry in action. However, should a faulty condition arise, the amplier will stop playing and the
LED indicator on the AR5 unit will ash quickly. The amplier will automatically resume normal operation when
a fault condition is removed.
In most cases, the protection activates because of a fault condition such as shorted speaker wires or inadequate ventilation leading to an overheating condition. In very rare cases, highly re active or extremely low
impedance speaker loads could cause the protection circuit to engage.
If the protection circuitry triggers repeatedly and you are unable to isolate and correct the faulty condition, contact your GoRave reseller for assistance in troubleshooting.
2.4 CAT6 Control Connection
Along with installing speaker wires, GoRave recommends running a CAT6 cable from your internet / telco /
electrical closet to the GoRave AR installation location. The CAT6 cable will serve for future GoRave internet
remote control, home automation and television options.
3. Inputs and Outputs
The GoRave AR has one wireless and one wired input connection. The wireless connect enables input from
one or more wireless GoRave Audio Senders. The auxiliary wired input enables you to play analog audio from
conventional audio sources such as a CD player.
3.1 Wired Input Connection
Your GoRave AR5 Amplier / Receiver has provision for 1 auxiliary connection from an external audio device.
You can connect your home stereo, cd player, Airport Express, Blackberry Gateway, Xbox etc.
Connect the Auxiliary Audio Input to a GoRave HCRCA2W RCA wall connection plate using 4 conductors of
speaker wire. Use cable as suggested in section 4.2 of this manual. Connect left to the white jack on the wall
plate and right to the red jack.
To connect to your external device use a 3.5mm to RCA cable, supplied or a common stereo RCA cable, not
supplied.
When connected, use the controls on the auxiliary device to control volume and operating functions.
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