Linear H460 Owner's Manual

ChannelPlus Music Distribution System

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3

Options Port

Unplug to reset

Options Port

Unplug to reset

TelephoneMasterHub (4 lines x 6 phones)

TelephoneMasterHub (4 linesx6phones)

From

From

Expansion

Expansion

Telco

Telco

Ports

Ports

RJ31X

RTR

4

T
R

R

3

T

T

R

R

2

T

T

Out

R

R

1

T

T

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INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

V+
V­L+
L-

STAT

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R+
R­IR
ST

IRPWR

OVERLOAD

INPUT OUTPUT

EXPANSION

CAT-5 Music Distribution System (1 input X 4 outputs)

1 X 4 Audio Distribution Hub

ChannelPlus model H460ChannelPlus model H460

H691

INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

V+
V­L+
L-

STAT

R+
R­IR
ST

IRPWR

OVERLOAD

INPUT OUTPUT

EXPANSION

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EMITTERS

RIGHT

LEFT

STATUS

INPUT

POWER

OpenHouse model H460

Plug in left and
right audio here.

Power light comes
on when system is
powered.

The H460 CAT-5 Music Distribution System

delivers quality audio to as many as four rooms via a
single CAT-5 connection to each location.

The H460
comes with a wall plate and a hub. The wall plate
delivers audio to the hub which distributes audio to
each location.

Each location has its own local
amplifier which is powered by the H460 Hub. The
system can be expanded with an additional hub for up
to 8rooms.

Typical Installation

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EMITTERS

RIGHT

LEFT

STATUS

INPUT

POWER

OpenHousemodel H460

front

Punch down CAT-5 cable from
the wall plate and as many as
four remote amplifiers. Follow
wire colors as shown.

AUDIO RECEIVER

back

Maximum cable
length = 100 feet

Insert wires into terminal
block and tighten screws.
Use the color bar to
match wire colors.

OpenHouse modules attach from the top

1) Hook from the top

2) Swing into place

3) Push button to lock

Installation Expansion & Using Other Amps

Input wall plate

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EMITTERS

RIGHT

LEFT

STATUS

INPUT

POWER

OpenHouse model H460

To expand the system to eight
rooms, connect the output of
the first hub to the input of the
second using a CAT-5 patch
cord such as the H691 or H692.
Use only one input wall plate
and connect to first hub as
shown.

ChannelPlusmodelH616

Telephones

H460

V+
V­L+
L­R+
R­IR
ST

H460

V+
V­L+
L­R+
R­IR
ST

Options Port

IRPWR

STAT

OVERLOAD

Unplug to reset

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INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

V+
V­L+
L­R+
R­IR
ST

INPUT EXP SPEAKERS
RIGHT

LEFT

GND

INPUT OUTPUT

EXPANSION

CAT-5 Music Distribution System (1 input X 4 outputs)

Left

Speaker

+

RIGHT

LEFT

+24V

GND

-

+24V

LEFT+

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Right

Speaker

-

+

LEFT-

RIGHT-

RIGHT+

H460

V+
V­L+
L­R+
R­IR
ST

APPLY

POWER

LAST

SYSTEM LIGHTS:

PWR: System OK

OVERLOAD: System is shorted,
check wiring

IR&STAT: check web site for
details

No lights: Check fuse

Maximum cable

length = 100 feet

H470

Insert wire into terminal block and
tighten screws. Color codes:

H470

LEFT

RIGHT

GND

+24V

LEFT

RIGHT

GND

+24V

LEFT+

LEFT-

RIGHT-

RIGHT+

SINGLE SPEAKER

To wire to a location
that has only a single
speaker, tie the Orange
and Green lines
together from the H460
and connect to the left
input of the amplifier.
Then connect the
speaker to the Left+
and Left- lines of the
amplifier as shown.

INPUT EXP SPEAKERS

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R-

R+STL-

R+ R- L- L+ R+ R- L- L+

SPEAKER LINEOUT

COMPATIBLE AMPLIFIERS

The H460 system is compatible with Russound A-VC and A-KP

CAT-5 Music Distribution System (1 input X 4 outputs)

V+

L+

IR

V-

Russound A-VC or A-KP

ChannelPlus model H460ChannelPlus model H460

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Line level
outputs
to amp.

+

Left

-

-

Right

+

External

Amplified

Speaker

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volume controls. With these models, systems features such as
IR control of the remote source and external amplified speakers
can be added. Visit for more

www.openhousesystems.com

information about installation and operation of these models.

H470

Brown: +24V
Brown/White: GND
Green: Left
Green/White: GND
Orange: Right
Orange/White: GND
Blue: n/a
Blue/White: na

System Specifications

Audio power output per amplifier
Frequency response
Input Impedance

Input Power

Continuous 6W per channel@8ohm

20 Hz to 20KHz
20K ohm minimum
105 to 125 VAC

Multiplex Technology, Inc., Brea, CA 92821Multiplex Technology, Inc., Brea, CA 92821

600-193 Rev. B600-193 Rev. B

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3 RG-6

2 RG-6

2 RG-6

3 Cat-5

2 Cat-5

1 Cat-5

Home Office

3 RG-6

3 RG-6

3 RG-6

Home office - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, cable modem, hi-speed data
Media center - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators, hi-speed data

Compatible

Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver

ethernet,

Best …

phone, TV, ethernet, cable modem

Home office ­Media center - phone, TV, satellite receiver, AV modulators
Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet

OpenHouse Enclosures, Modules,

Accessories & Wall Plates

Better …

cable modem

Home office - phone, TV,
Media center - phone, satellite receiver, AV modulators
Typical room - phone, TV

Good ...

Service center
enclosures

A full line of OpenHouse compatible

2 RG-6

3 Cat-5

2 Cat-5

Best

1 RG-6

Better

2 Cat-5

2 Cat-5

1 RG-6

1 Cat-5

Media Center

Good

1 Cat-5

Typical Room

Starter systems

RF splitters and telephone punch
downs. When it is time to upgrade,
just snap this module out and
replace with one of more of the
more sophisticated units.

the service center to the rooms indicated.
We recommend the following pre-wire schemes . Run these wires from
VCR or a satellite receiver.)

DataHub (8 cables, TIA-568A) Category 5 Compliant

ChannelPlusmodel H628

modulator creates new TV channels for front door camera, DVD player, a
cable), satellite dish, cable modem, or AV modulator signals. (An AV
data or 1 to 4 telephone lines. RG-6 coax handles television (antenna or

UTP

entertainment: Cat-5, 4-UTP (4 nshielded wisted airs) wire handles
wiring.) Two types of wire are used for communication and
directly to the service center location.(This is known as ‘home run’
The cables in an OpenHouse run from the various rooms of the house

Wiring a house for OpenHouse

Telephone hubs

Connections for 1-4 phone lines to
every room. Starter hub adds RJ­31X jack for security system dialer.

enclosures, from simple, inexpensive
mounting plates to high capacity in-wall
cabinets. AC outlets can be mounted
inside the cabinets using a UL listed
accessory.

OUTINOUT

Telco

R

2

T
R

1

T

IN

IN

ComboHub (2 lines x 6 phones, 1input x 4 televisions)

532-230 5MHzto1000MHz

SPLITTER

TelephonesFrom

OUTINOUT

OUT

COMBINER

ChannelPlusmodel H801

IN

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Data hubs

Termination blocks for the CAT-5 cables,
Ethernet hubs. Bring the Internet to any
room in the home. Or create a home data
network.

TelephoneMaster Hub (4 lines x 6 phones)

From

Expansion

Telco

Ports

RJ31X

R

4

T
R

3

T
R

2

T

Out

R

1

T

ChannelPlusmodel H616

Telephones

Model H460

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CAT-5 Music Distribution Hub

ChannelPlus

Wall plates

Wall plate systems for all rooms. The typical room gets TV
and telephone. The Home office wall plate adds data ports.
The media center wall plate adds satellite feeds.

AV modulators
(for service center)

Create a new TV channel for a front
door camera. Some models feature
Cat-5 input connections.

Coax panels

Distribute antenna or cable TV to every
room of the house. Some models include
bi-directional amplifiers for interactive cable
systems. Some models include
inputs and

IR engines.

modulator

3001 Enterprise Street, Brea, CA 92821-6213, U.S.A.

714-996-4100 800-999-5225 FAX [phone] www.openhousesystems.com

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Warranty

Multiplex Technology, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of purchase or MTI will repair, or at its option, replace the
defective product. To obtain warranty service, call MTI for a return material authorization (RMA)
number and return theproductprepaid to Multiplex Technology, Inc., 3001 Enterprise Street, Brea, CA

92821, Attention: Customer Service. Please put the RMA number on the outsideofthecarton.

Any implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for purpose are limited to the warranty stated above. MTI shall not be
responsible for losses or damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential or incidental arising
from theuse of or the inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long the
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other rights which may vary from state tostate.

AV modulators
(for media center)

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select

program

DCBA

model 5445 quad digital modulator

pll frequency control

Create new TV channels for DVD, VCR,
or a satellite receiver. These modulators
sit in the media center. Some offer true
MTS stereo.

IR Accessories

Control video devices from any room.

New products are added all the time.

OpenHouse

Visit our website to learn more:

www.openhousesystems.com