Nuvo NV-A4DS-UK User Manual

Simplese

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NV-A4DS-UK
Installation Manual

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Danger
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing
loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently
intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government's
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the following permissible noise level exposures:

DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1
SOUND LEVEL (dB) 90 93 95 97 100 103

According to OSHA, any exposure in the above permissible limits could
result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over
the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to
prevent a permanent hearing loss. If exposure in excess of the limits as
put forth above, to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to
equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels, such as this
amplification system, be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in
operation.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF NON-INSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE
PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.

APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this
product.

2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future
reference.

3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating
instructions.

4 . Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.

5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. Bathtub,
sink,swimming pool, wet basement, etc.

6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be placed flat
against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the
flow of cooling air.

8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ;such
as,radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus (including
heat producing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
0ther.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.

10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly at
Plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit
from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power
supply cord.

11 . Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

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

14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other
openings.

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

16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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FRENCH

Danger
L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte
permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit
differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le
monde subit une diminution de I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition
suffisamment longue au bruit intense. Les autorites competentes en
reglementation de bruit ont defini les expositions tolerees aux niveaux
de bruits:

DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4 3 2 1
INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 90 93 95 97 100 103

Selon les autorites, toute exposition dans les limites citees ci-dessus,
peuvent provoquer certaines pertes d’audition. Des bouchons ou
protections dans l’appareil auditif ou sur l’oreille doivent etre portes lors
de l’utilisation de ce systeme d’amplification afin de prevenir le risque
de perte permanente de l’audition, Dans le cas d’expositions
superieures aux limites precitees il est recommande, afin de se
premunir contre les expositions aux pressions acoustiquese I evees
potentielIement dangeure u ses, aux personnes exposees aux
equipements capables de delivrer de telles puissances, tels ce
systeme d’amplification en fonctionnement, de proteger l’appareil
auditif.

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE LlMlTER LE RISQUE DE CHO ELECTR/QUE, NE

CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
DE VOLTAGE DANGEREUX NON-ISOLE A L'INTERIEUR DE CE PRODUIT
QUI PEUT ETRE DE PUISSANCE SUFFISAMMENT IMPORTANTE POUR
PROVOQUER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE AUX PERSONNES.

CE SYMBOLE A POUR BUT D'AVERTIR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA PRESENCE
D'INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION ET DE MAINTENANCE DANS LES
DOCUMENTS FOURNIS AVEC CE PRODUIT.

AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUÉ D'INCENDIE ET DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A
L'HUMIDITE.

PAS ENLEVER LE CHASSIS. NE CONTIENT PAS DE
PIECES POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
CONFER LE SERVICE APRES-VENTE AUX
REPARATEURS

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE

1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions

d'emploi avant d'utiliser ce produit.

2. Toutes les recommandations et précautions d'emploi doivent être

conservées afin de pouvoir s'y reporter si nécessaire.

3. Lire et comprendre tous les avertissements énumérés dans les

précautions d'emploi.

4. Suivre toutes les précautions d'emploi pour utiliser ce produit.

5. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par exemple

baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.

6. Utiliser exclusivement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer ce produit.

7. Ne bloquér aucune ouverture de ventilation. Ne pas placer le

produit tout contre un mur ou dans une enceinte fernée, cela
gênerait le flux d'air nécessaire au refroidissement.

8. Ne pas placer le produit près de toute source de chaeur telle que

radiateurs, arrivées d'air chaud, fourneaux ou autres appareils
générant de la chaleur (incluant les amplificateurs producteurs
de chaleur) .

9. Ne pas négliger la sécurité que procure un branchement polarisé

ou avec raccordement à la terre, Un branchement polarisé
comprend deux fiches dont l'une est plus large que l'autre. Un
branchement à la terre comprend deux fiches plus une troisième
reliée à la terre. Si la fiche secteur fournie ne s'insert pas dans
votre prise de courant. consulter un 'électricien afin de remplacer
votre prise obsolète.

10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation de tout écrasement ou

pincement, particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des
réceptacles utilisés et à l'endroit de sortie de l'appareil. Ne pas
casser la fiche de terre du cordon d'alimentation.

11. Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur.

12. Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot de transport, le support, le

trépied, la console ou la table spécifiés par le constructeur ou
vendus avec l'appareil. Lors de l'utilisation d'un chariot, bouger
avec précaution l'ensemble chariotlappareil afin d'éviter les
dommages d'un renversement.

13 Débrancher cet appareil lors d'orages ou s'il n'est pas utilisé

pendant une longue période.

14. Des précautions doivent être prises afin qu'aucun objet ne tombe

et qu'aucun liquide ne se répande à l'intérieur de l'appareil par
les orifics de ventilation ou n'importe quelle autre ouverture.

15. Pour toutes interventions techniques s'adresser à un technicien

qualifié.L'intervention technique est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil
a été endommagé de n'importe quelle façon, comme par
exemple si le cordon secteur ou sa fiche sont détériorés,si du
liquide a coulé ou si des objets sont tombés à l'intérieur de
l'apparei1,si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s'il
ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.

16. ATTENTI0N:Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc

electrique ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.

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Table of Contents

Introduction Page 3
Wiring Diagram Page 4
Front Panel Features Page 5
Back Panel Features Page 5
Keypad Features Page 6
LRC Learning Remote Control Page 7

Installing the Simplese System in Your Home

I. Prewire CAT5 Termination Page 8
II. Speaker Wire Termination Page 9
III. Allport Termination and Installation Page 9
IV. Installing the Simplese Amplifier Page 10
V. IR Outputs Page 10
VI. Keypad and Zone Setup Page 10

Zone EQ Control and Source Grouping Page 11
Volume Reset Page 11
All Off Page 11

Master Mode/All On Page 12
VII. Using the Fixed and Variable Lineouts Page 13
VIII. Using the Link Jack Page 14
IX. Mute Input Page 15
X. The LSA40 Local Source Amplifier Page 16
XI. The LSA40PD Power Distribution Hub Page 17

Troubleshooting Page 18
Specifications Page 20
Addendum-NV-A4D Serial Control Protocol Page 21

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo Simplese System. Simplese brings the best of today's digital technology to a true
whole-home audio system. Listening to multiple audio sources from independent zones throughout the home has never been
easier or more affordable.

The elegant UK® style keypads allow independent selection of up to four different audio sources from up to four zones in the
home. They are available in white and black to help match a variety of decorating choices. Generation D digital amplification
provides clear, precise digital sound to each zone without the heat generated by traditional analog amplification. The integrated
infrared repeater in each keypad means you can control all of your audio sources wirelessly from any zone of your home.

Enjoying quality audio throughout the home is simple and affordable with Simplese. This installation manual is designed to
provide a sequential, step-by-step guide to making full use of the many features and capabilities of the Simplese System.

Package Contents:

1 NV-A4D Four-Source, Four-Zone Amplifier
4 NV-A4DKP-UK UK style Zone Controller Keypads available in white or black
1 NV-LRC1 Universal Learning Remote Control
1 NV-A4DAP-UK UK style Allport™ Multi-port Connection Hub
1 NV-A4DAPC Allport Connection Cable
1 pr. NV-REM1U Single Space Rack Ear Mounts
4 NV-VEC IR emitters with feedback LED
4 NV-WP-UK UK style Wall Plates available in white or black

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Front Panel Features

1. Stand-by LED This LED (light emitting diode) indicates, when lit, that the Simplese amplifier is plugged into

an AC power source.

2. Zone LED Each of these LEDs indicates, when lit, that its zone keypads are turned on.

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Back Panel Features

1. Source Inputs Each of these stereo RCA inputs receives an audio signal from up to four independent audio

sources.

2. Zone 4 Lineouts These fixed and variable lineouts are used for attaching additional amplification to the zone 4
audio outputs.

3. IR OUT These outputs are designed to be used with the included IR (Infrared) emitters to transfer IR
function commands from the zone keypads to the appropriate audio source equipment; see IR
Outputs pg. 10.

4. MUTE This 3.5mm mono connection is designed to be used in conjunction with the NV-MI1 mute
interface; see Mute Input and the NV-MI1, pg. 15.

5. STATUS This 3.5mm mono connection provides a constant +5 volt output when a zone is turned on. This
can be used to trigger external equipment.

6. RS232 This is used for bidirectional serial control by third party home automation systems.

7. LINK This 3.5mm mono output is used to expand the Simplese System from four to eight zones; see

Using the Link Jack to Create Eight Zones, pg. 14.

8. Allport Connection This 25-pin terminal is used in conjunction with the Allport cable to integrate the zone keypads
and speakers into the system; see Allport Termination and Installation, pg. 9.

9. AC This is used with the included AC power cable to provide electrical power to the system when
attached to an active AC power outlet.

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Keypad Features

1. Volume Level The level of the zone volume is

indicated by these LEDs (light
emitting diodes).

2. Power The power button turns that keypad's
zone on and off independently of the
other zones. Pressing and holding the
power button turns all the zones off
simultaneously.

3. Mute The mute button temporarily silences
any audio playing in that keypad's
zone.

4. Source Selection The source buttons independently
select any of the four sources
connected to the Simplese amplifier.
The selected source button will remain
lit.

5. IR Receiver Each keypad has an IR (infrared)
receiver located under the volume
button for wireless control of the audio
source equipment.

6. Volume Independent audio volume level for
each zone is controlled with these
buttons.

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