Linear ENC-KIT-M Owner's Manual
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Multi‑Room Audio
Distribution System
Installation & Setup
Instructions
Safety Information and Cautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Explanation of Graphic Warning Symbols
This symbol is intended to aler t the user to the presence of
un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the device.
★ WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
device to rain, water, or wet locations.
General Wiring Cautions
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON PUNCH-DOWN TERMINALS! IF •
USING AN IMPACT TYPE 110 PUNCH-DOWN TOOL, SET THE FORCE
ADJUSTMENT TO “LOW” BEFORE TERMINATING CAT-5 CABLES.
The 120 VAC line to the structured wiring enclosure •
junction box must be run by a licensed electrician.
Individual CAT-5 cable runs from the hub to any keypad or •
source input wall plate should not exceed 500 feet.
Label all cables for identification at the hub.•
DO NOT SPLICE CABLES! Splices are unreliable and •
defeat the signal isolation properties of the cable.
DO NOT STAPLE CABLES! Staples cause shorts.•
DO NOT RUN 120 VAC ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE KEYPAD OR •
SOURCE INPUT WALL PLATE JUNCTION BOXES. If you encounter
120 VAC wires running through these junction boxes, you must have
a qualified electrician rerun those wires around the junction box.
KEEP CABLES AT LEAST 18 INCHES FROM FLUORESCENT •
LIGHT FIXTURES, DIMMER CONTROLS, AND ALL OTHER WIRING.
This includes AC wiring, security cable, cordless phone units, and
other control wires. These can cause a “hum” or “buzzing” sound.
Keep all cables away from objects such as heating and air •
conditioning ducts, metal construction plates, and anything
else with sharp edges that can damage cables.
Keypad Cautions
DO NOT install keypads in saunas. They will not •
withstand the extreme heat and moisture.
Important Safety Notes
POWER SOURCE This unit should only be connected to a
110-120 VAC power source as marked on the unit.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION 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.
NON-USE PERIODS Always turn the unit off when it is not
being used or left unattended for long periods of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into
the unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or
polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, gasoline or other
flammable fluid. Clean the exterior of the unit with a slightly damp cloth.
WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use power line operated units near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a jacuzzi or swimming pool.
VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or placed in a built-in
installation that may block the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
ACCESSORIES To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
HEAT The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................2
System Components ..................................................................................................................... 3
ENC-HUB System Hub ..............................................................................................................3
ENC-PS Power Supply ...............................................................................................................3
ENC-DRS Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 3
ENC-SIWP Source Input Wall Plate ........................................................................................... 3
ENC-LIWP Local Input Wall Plate ..............................................................................................3
ENC-REM Basic Remote Control ............................................................................................... 3
ENC-LRM Learning Remote Control .......................................................................................... 3
ENC-DRSFA-SL-4 Screwless Faceplate Kit (4-pack) (Almond) ................................................. 3
ENC-DRSFB-SL-4 Screwless Faceplate Kit (4-pack) (Black) .................................................... 3
ENC-DRSFW4 Faceplate Kit (4-pack) (White) ...........................................................................3
ENC-DRSFB4 Faceplate Kit (4-pack) (Black) ............................................................................3
ENC-DRSFA4 Faceplate Kit (4-pack) (Almond) ......................................................................... 3
2171-4 Single-head IR Emitter (4-pack) ..................................................................................... 3
Hub and Power Supply Setup ....................................................................................................... 4
Structured Wiring Enclosure .......................................................................................................4
Mounting Bracket Installation ..................................................................................................... 4
Hub and Power Supply Installation ............................................................................................. 4
Zone Pairing ...............................................................................................................................4
Expansion Hub Setup ...................................................................................................................5
Expansion Hub Installation ......................................................................................................... 5
Source Input Wall Plate Setup ...................................................................................................... 6
Input Gain Switches ...................................................................................................................6
IR Out Connection ...................................................................................................................... 6
Source Input Wall Plate Installation ............................................................................................6
Keypad Setup .................................................................................................................................7
Keypad Installation .....................................................................................................................7
Optional External IR Target Connection ..................................................................................... 7
Speaker Connection ................................................................................................................... 7
Local Input Wall Plate Setup ......................................................................................................... 8
Input Gain Switches ...................................................................................................................8
IR Out Connection ...................................................................................................................... 8
Local Input Wall Plate Installation ............................................................................................... 8
Final Connections and Testing ..................................................................................................... 9
Audio Source Component Connections ..................................................................................... 9
Connect Power ........................................................................................................................... 9
Basic System Testing .................................................................................................................9
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 10
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................10
1
Introduction
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
ENC-LIW P
LOCAL INPUT
WALL PLATE
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
ENC-LIW P
LOCAL INPUT
WALL PLATE
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
ENC-LIW P
LOCAL INPUT
WALL PLATE
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
ENC-LIW P
LOCAL INPUT
WALL PLATE
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
8-OHM
SPEAKERS
MP3
PLAYER
GAME
BOX
ENC-PS
POWER
SUPPLY
ENC-PS
POWER
SUPPLY
ENC-HUB
SYSTEM
HUB
ENC-HUB
EXPANSION
HUB
HI-POWER WIRE
(16 AWG)
SPEAKER ZONE
CABLES (CAT-5 )
HUBNET
EXPANSION
CABLE
(CAT-5)
SOURCE
INPUT
CABLES
(CAT-5)
SPEAKER WIRE
(16 AWG)
SOURCE
OUTUT
CABLES
(CAT-5)
ENC-SIWP
SOURCE INPUT
WALL PLATE
ENC-SIWP
SOURCE INPUT
WALL PLATE
ENC-SIWP
SOURCE INPUT
WALL PLATE
ENC-SIWP
SOURCE INPUT
WALL PLATE
CD PLAYER
SATELLITE RAD IO
COMPUTER
STEREO
RECEIVER
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5ZONE 6
2171-4
IR EMITTER
2171-4
IR EMITTER
2171-4
IR EMITTER
HUBNET
EXPANSION
SYSTEM
BASE
SYSTEM
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
ENC-DRS
KEYPAD
The Encore! Multi-Room Audio Distribution System is an
expandable system that distributes four analog or digital audio
sources over Cat-5 cable to four independent speaker zones. Each
speaker zone features a backlit keypad with an integrated digital
amplifier that selects the audio source and controls the volume,
tone, balance, loudness, and all other functions of the system. The
system can be expanded with up to eight distribution hubs for a
total of 32 speaker zones.
Each keypad (Model ENC-DRS) serves as a speaker zone
controller for the system. Up to four keypads can be connected to
each hub. Each keypad contains a Class D digital stereo amplifier
providing up to 60 watts maximum output power (30 watts per
channel) and is designed to connect to a pair of 4, 6, or 8-ohm
speakers.
Source input wall plates (Model ENC-SIWP) serve as primary
audio source inputs and wire directly to the hub. Up to four source
input wall plates can be connected to the “primary” or “base” hub.
Local input wall plates (Model ENC-LIWP) serve as a local audio
source input at each speaker zone. Local input wall plates connect
directly to the keypad.
The keypads select between the four primary hub audio sources
from source input wall plates, or from its local audio source
connected to a local input wall plate. Both input wall plates feature
a high quality analog-to-digital converter that encodes analog
source material to a digital audio format for the system. All system
connections are with Cat-5 cable, the keypads and both types of
wall plates mount in a single-gang or larger junction boxes.
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.
Two remote controls are available. The basic remote control
(Model ENC-REM) is a miniature unit that can select the audio
source, control the keypad’s volume, and control mute and power.
The larger learning remote control (Model ENC-LRM) has all of
the features of the basic remote with the addition of a built-in IR
code library and IR learning capability allowing it to control virtually
any audio source component. The learning remote also has macro
capabilities that allow programming multiple key sequences.
Features
Pure digital audio delivers crystal clear •
sound to all zones with no signal loss
Class D digital amplifier in each keypad •
providing 60 watts of output power
Four speaker zones expandable to 32 speaker zones•
IR receiver built into each keypad, IR emitter •
output on source input wall plates
Cat-5 wiring•
Keypads and audio input wall plates mount •
in single-gang junction boxes
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Example Six Zone InstallationFigure 1.
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