Home Automation 62A12-1 User Manual

62A12-1

Hi-Fi Expansion Kit

Installation Manual

Document Number 62I12-1 Rev A

October, 2006

Copyright © 2006 Home Automation, Inc.

All Rights Reserved

Description

This kit expands the HAI Hi-Fi Whole Home Audio Distribution System from 4 Zones and 4 Sources to
a full 8 Zone, 6 Source system.

Features:

• Adds an additional 4 zones of audio and 2 audio sources throughout your home

• Modular Zone Amplifier Cards plug into the Hi-Fi Main Board Assembly

• Remote Input Modules (RIM) and Volume-Source Control (VSC) Units connect using Standard

Category 5 Wiring

Includes:

• 4 Zone Amplifier Cards

• 2 Remote Input Modules (RIM) with 2 IR Flashers

• 4 Volume and Source-Control (VSC) Units

• Power Supply that powers 4 zone amplifiers

• Manual

Installing Remote Input Modules (RIM)

All audio sources are connected directly to Remote Input Modules (RIM) in rooms that will have music
sources. Remote Input Modules connect directly to the Hi-Fi Main Assembly using Cat 5, unshielded,
twisted pair (UTP) for communications. Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector.
The correct wiring scheme for the Cat 5 cable is standard EIA/TIA 568A. Properly terminating the
Cat 5 cable is crucial for the operation of the system.

It is best that no single run of Cat 5 exceeds 500 feet.

Insert the RJ45 connector on one end of the cable to the respective source input jack (1-6) under
“Remote Audio In / IR Out” on the Hi-Fi Main Assembly. Insert the RJ45 connector on the other end of
the cable to the jack labeled “Remote Audio” on the RIM.

Changing the Color of the RIM

The color of the RIM may be changed to complement the interior décor. The RIM is supplied with a
white faceplate and insert. Additional colors are available; contact your HAI distributor for more
information. Change the color of the RIM as follows:

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1. Remove the faceplate.

2. The insert attaches to the RIM with one latch on the right and one on the left. Using a small-bladed

screwdriver, gently depress the latch on one side while lifting up on the insert. Once the latches are
released on one side, remove the insert from the other side.

3. Align the latches of the new insert to the openings on the RIM and gently snap into place.

4. Attach the new faceplate.

Setting the Frequency of the IR Output

When using the RIM to send IR data to source equipment, there are
two different IR carrier frequencies in which the RIM can transmit
the IR signal. The default setting of 38 kHz is used for most audio
sources. However, most cable and satellite converter boxes operate
at a higher IR carrier frequency closer to 56 kHz. Each RIM has a
jumper that allows you to change the frequency of the IR output
when using such devices.

To change the frequency setting, remove the faceplate and insert
from the RIM as described under “Changing the Color of the RIM”.

Once The Insert Has Been Removed, Move The Frequency Jumper
(CN1) From The “38khz” Position To The “56khz” Position.

FREQUENCY
JUMPER

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38KHz 56KHz

CN1

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