Nuvo Stereo System User Manual

Renovia System

Installation Guide

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ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810-20

ELECTRIC SERVICE ENTRANCE

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device shall remain readily operalbe.

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. Renovia Zone Amplifier components are only UL-certified when connected to three-wire (safety grounded) electrical circuits. Installation on two-wire circuits (no safety ground) should never be performed as this introduces a risk of electric shock to installers and users. Installation must be performed in accordance with all national and local electrical codes, and should only be performed by a properly licensed electrician.

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 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.

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.

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

1. Lire avec attention toutes les recommandations et précautions

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE

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. Amplificateur de Zone Renovia composants est uniquement lorsque certifiés UL connecté à trois fils (sécurité fondée) des circuits électriques. Installation sur deux fils circuits (aucun motif de sécurité) ne doit être effectuée comme cela introduit un risque de choc électrique aux installateurs et aux utilisateurs. Installation doit être effectuée conformément aux dispositions de tous les codes électriques nationaux et locaux et ne doit être effectuée par un électricien correctement sous licence.

6. Ce produit ne doit pas être utilisé près d'eau, comme par exemple baignoires, éviers, piscine, sous-sol humides ... Etc.7. 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.

Renovia Quick Start Guide

1. Test site with the SAT tool.

a. Determine desired location for Renovia Hub. b. Connect filters to known Renovia enemies. (I.E. surge strips, cell phone chargers etc. Do not place filters on

the SAT! See page 11)

c. Test desired Zone locations with SAT. (See pages 10-13) d. Use zones that test marginal or preferably use only “good” locations! e. If all zones test marginal or less, try testing a different hub location, or look for electronics plugged into the same

outlet or adjacent outlets to the hub. These devices should be filtered.

2. Install Renovia Source Hub and Source devices.

a. Install the NV-RVM Renovia Source Hub in the pre-tested outlet; plug the power cable in to accomplish this. (Note: the

hub cannot be plugged into a surge strip as it interferes with Renovia, Renovia has built-in surge suppression)

b. Install all source components using the appropriate inputs on the Source Hub. (See pages 14-16)

3. Program Renovia Hub.

a. Program the Renovia Source Hub using the Renovia configuration software and a USB cable. (See pages 20-31) b. Source devices programmed into the Source Hub will not appear on the system Control Pads until the source device

audio connection has been plugged in.

4. Install speakers and control options.

a. Run speaker wire and Cat5 to double gang wall receptacle located next to a tested electrical outlet. b. CAT5 is not required if you are using a wireless control pad or a third party control option. c. A single Zone amp can power 2 pairs of 8-ohm speakers. For this feature you must program the zone to be 4 ohm

stable. (See page 28- 29)

5. Install the Renovia NV-RVZA50PS power supplies and NV-RVZA50 zone amplifiers.

a. Connect the NV-RVZA50PS to the tested outlet. A certified electrician will be required to perform this task. A dual

gang cutout should be made in the same stud space as the zones associated outlet. A combination high/low voltage box will also be required, and installed into the cutout. (See page 17)

b. Pull the CAT5 and speaker wire out of the low voltage portion of the combination box and connect them to the NV-

RVZA50 zone amp. (See page 18)

c. Install the NV-RVZA50 zone amp over the installed power supply and secure it with the four provided installation

screws.

d. Select the appropriate zone number on the rotary switch for the zone. (See page 18)

6. Install the Renovia NV-RVZAF50S Freestanding Zone Amplifiers.

a. Plug the NVRVZAF50S into its desired outlet and look for the Power LED. b. Pull the CAT5 and speaker wire to the amplifier location and make the appropriate terminations. (See page 19) d. Select the appropriate zone number on the rotary switch for the zone. (See page 19)

Table of Contents

Introduction Page 3 NV-RVM Main Source Hub Front Panel Features Page 4 NV-RVM Main Source Hub Back Panel Features Page 5 NV-I8GCP Dual Gang Control Pad Features Page 6 NV-E6GCP Single Gang Control Pad Features Page 7 NV-CTP36 Color Touch Pad Features Page 8 NV-WCP Wireless Control Pad Features Page 9

1.0. Using the NV-RVSAT Site Survey Tool

1.1 Suggested Test Sequence Page 10

1.2 Maximize the Probability Success Page 11

1.3 Identify Rooms for Each Zone and Outlets Page 11

1.4 Test the Candidate Outlets in Each Room Page 11

1.5 Optional Test Cleanup Page 13

1.6 Final SAT.log File Page 13

1.7 The NV-HPNF HomePlug Noise Filter Page 13

2.0. Installing the NV-RVM Renovia Main Source Hub and Audio Sources

2.1 Connecting IR Controlled Sources Page 14

2.2 Installing NuVoNet Sources with the Renovia Main Source Hub Page 14

3.0. Installing the NV-RVZA50S Zone Amplifier and Power Supply

3.1 Properly Installing the Renovia Power Supply Page 17

3.2 Properly Installing the NV-RVZA50 In-wall Zone Amplifier Page 17

4.0 Installing the NV-RVZAF50S Zone Amplifier

4.1 Properly Installing the Freestanding Renovia Zone Amplifier Page 19

5.0 Setting the Zone HomePlug Channel Page 20

5.1 Final Installed System Performance Check Page 21

6.0. Using the Configurator Software

6.1. Main Startup Page 22

6.2. IR Library Page 22

6.3. Sources Page 26

6.4. Macros Page 27

6.5. Zones Page 29

6.6. System Settings Page 31

6.7. Update System Page 33

7.0. Control Pad Setup

7.1 Factory-new Installation Page 34

7.2 Reprogramming the Zone Address Page 34

7.3 Installing the Wireless Control Pad Page 35

7.4 Renovia Tuner Control Page 36

8.0. Using the Control Pad’s MENU Button

8.1 Favorites Page 37

8.2 Sources Page 37

8.3 Tuner Options Page 38

8.4 Advanced Zone Control Page 41

8.5 Zone Settings Page 42

8.6 Advanced Zone Settings Page 43

8.7 Source Settings Page 44

8.8 System Settings Page 44

9.0 . Renovia Accessories

9.1 NV-I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface Page 47

9.2 NV-MI1 Mute Interrupt Adapter Page 49

9.3 NV-GRC1 Remote control Page 50

Renovia Specifications Page 51 Troubleshooting Page 52

Introduction About Home Plug Technology

The Renovia System brings the best of NuVoNet audio control to the existing home market in a dramatic way. At the heart of the Renovia System's operation is HomePlug® 1.0 Plus technology. A consortium of large CE Industry companies known as the HomePlug Alliance created the HomePlug Powerline communication standard EIA/TIA 1113. This initially enabled Ethernet communication over existing AC powerline wiring. The breakthrough of this development is the ability to extend serial digital data communication without the labor-intensive task of running additional network wiring through an existing structure.

The basis of HomePlug's success is its utilization of a relatively high signal frequency spectrum (2 – 30 MHZ for Renovia’s HomePlug version 1.0 Plus transmission scheme) enabling communication in the presence of strong lower frequency noise disturbances created by electrical appliances fed by AC power from the same cable. By isolating high frequency signal transmission from low frequency electrical power and load disturbances, a standard residential electrical supply cable can be used in the same way as multi-conductor network wiring. Thus, the daunting task of routing multiple wires through an existing multi-zone installation is no longer an issue.

Since 2002, this technology has grown into a robust communication technology that enables reliable transmission of NuVo's source metadata and audio signals to multiple zones. After all, it is the use of an always-present wire, whether it is CAT5 and speaker wire or the AC power line, that ensures a pleasant, uninterrupted user experience. Through the use of HomePlug, it is complete audio source control and quality sound reproduction throughout the home that defines the lifestyle - enhancing Renovia experience.

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NV-RVM Main Main Source Hub Front Panel Features

1. Power Button: This button activates the internal circuitry of the Main Main Source Hub. The NV-RVM is designed to be left in the On position. It will remain in standby when not in use. Switch off when leaving the system unused for long periods of time, such as vacation periods, in order to avoid unnecessary power drain.

Features behind the hideaway hinged maintenance cover:

2. Standby LED: This red LED (light emitting diode), will remain lit when the NV-RVM is powered on and no zones are in use.

3. Audio Stream LED: This blue LED is a diagnostic tool. It will light while audio is streaming from the NV-RVM to any active zones.

4. Control TX LED: This green LED is a diagnostic tool indicating the transmission of control messaging from the NV-RVM to any active

zones.

5. Control RX LED: Like the Control TX LED, this yellow LED is intended as a diagnostic that will light when control messaging is being received from an active zone.

6. NuVoNet Port: This RJ45 port supports bidirectional communication between the NuVo source components, optional Hub-connected zone Control Pad(s,) and the NV-RVM . The front panel connection is intended to be used for temporary connection of NuVoNet devices during installation and maintenance operations. Permanent connections are located on the back panel.

7. USB: The NV-RVM completed system configuration is downloaded from a computer running the Renovia Configurator software to the Main Source Hub using a USB cable and this jack. In this same operation, firmware updates for all NuVo system components, including connected NuVo source components, are also delivered via this USB port.

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NV-RVM Main Source Hub Back Panel Features

1. System On: This mono 3.5 mm voltage output is designed to emit 5 volts (no-load) when a zone is turned on.

2. IR Outputs: This IR (infrared) section is used to output IR commands sent by the Hub processor in response to button push events on zone Control

Pads. The command signals drive IR emitters connected to these outputs, which output IR commands to non-NuVoNet components. The Renovia Configurator software can be used to design specific macro preset choices available from the Control Pad menu, see Section 6.4 Using the Configurator Software, Macros. The Renovia System will not repeat manufacturer's remote commands from a Zone location to the Hub across the Powerline.

3. Mute/Page: The Mute input is a trigger that will respond to the MI1 Mute Interrupt accessory to mute the system for the phone or doorbell, or it can be set to respond to a phone paging system to trigger and amplify an externally-sourced whole house page or doorbell chime signal.

4. RS232: This port allows an optional DB9 connection for bidirectional system control from a third party home automation system.

5. NuVoNet: Three RJ45 connections are provided to allow communication with the NuVoNet source components via a CAT5 wire.

6. Antenna: The NV-RVM Main Source Hub has two built-in AM/FM tuners. These default as sources 1 and 2. This coaxial connection is designed to

receive both the AM and FM signals remotely from the included NV-T2FAA active AM/FM antenna.

7. Source Inputs: These six stereo 3.5 mm inputs will receive the audio signal from any attached source. All six can be either NuVoNet or third party IR controlled components. Sources plugged into the 1 & 2 audio inputs will automatically override the internal AM/FM tuners. A connection to source inputs 3 and 4 will be overridden if a Renovia NuVoDock for iPod is connected to the corresponding inputs (see item 9). Any of the sources 36 for which no connection is made (3.5 mm inputs or iPod input) will automatically be disabled for user selection.

8. SIRIUS Inputs: The source 1 and 2 AM/FM tuners can also receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio when a SIRIUS tuner device such as the NV-SCH1

SiriusConnect Module is plugged into this jack with the included 8 pin cable. Note that SIRIUS reception requires an appropriate antenna, see

Section 2.2.2, Adding the NV-SCHS or other Sirius Connect tuner devices.

9. iPod Inputs: iPod inputs 3 and 4 are designed to interface with the Renovia NuVoDock for iPod. A single 9-pin connection automatically provides

full metadata and audio to each of the Renovia zones when an iPod is seated in the NuVoDock.

10. Aux. Out: Renovia has an optional Zone 16 preamp lineout with fixed output level. This 3.5 mm stereo output serves as an additional zone output for a home theater receiver, or a zone specific stereo receiver. Source selection to this output is accomplished with a Control Pad programmed to address 16 (a “virtual” zone address assignment). Volume adjustments on this Control Pad will have no effect on the output volume, making this output ideally suited to drive an external stereo receiver.

11. AC Power: The NV-RVM AC power cord serves a dual purpose. As with any audio component, it provides power for operation, but it also supports the powerline network connection to each of the audio zones for both the audio signal and source metadata.

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NV-I8GCP Dual Gang Control Pad Features

1. Source Indicator: This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the Configurator Software

with a three character designation.

2. Cover Plate: Each Control Pad comes with white, ivory, almond, and black trim plates that attach magnetically to the face of the Control Pad. Additional styles of trim plates are available from NuVo.

3. OLED Display: The Organic Light Emitting Diode display is a highly functional eight line display.

4. Now Playing/Menu Display: This portion of the display serves two functions. In normal operation, it indicates the artist, station, metadata, and other source information. In Menu mode it uses a smaller font to display multiple lines of information for control or browsing purposes.

5. Playback Status/Volume Level Indicator: This bar graph indicates the playback status of digital music files from music playback source devices such as the Music Port, or NuVoDocks for iPod. The same bar graph display temporarily supports volume level display whenever a volume adjustment is being made.

6. Menu: Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as specific zone and system control operations.

7. Power: This button turns the local zone on and off, or turns all zones off simultaneously.

8. Play/ Pause: This IR programmable button toggles between the play and pause functions of the chosen source. When using the internal Renovia Tuners, this button toggles through the receive modes. A third “press and hold” IR function can also be assigned to this button.

9. OK: The OK button also serves a dual function. In normal play mode, it sequences through the available audio sources. In menu mode, it is

used to select the highlighted menu item.

10. Arrow Up and Down: These arrows have dual functions. In normal play mode, they control volume level up and down. In menu mode, they

scroll up and down through menu selections.

11. IR Receiver: The Control Pad’s IR receiver will receive commands from the NuVo NV-GRC1 handheld remote control, but it will not repeat commands from a third party IR remote control.

12. Forward/Reverse: This is an IR programmable button for simple source transport. Typically it would track forward and back or tune up and

down. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned to this button.

13. Current Time: A feature of the Renovia System is the ability to display the current time on each of the Control Pads.

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NV-E6GCP Single Gang Control Pad Features

1. Source Indicator: This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the Configurator Software with a three-character designation.

2. Wall Plate: Each Control Pad comes with white, ivory, almond, and black trim plates that offer a screwless and elegant, finished installation.

3. OLED Display: The Organic Light Emitting Diode display is a highly functional and vivid multi-line display.

4. Now Playing/Menu Display: This portion of the display serves two functions. In normal operation, it indicates the artist, station, metadata, and other source information. In Menu mode, it displays multiple lines of information for control or browsing purposes.

volume adjustment is being made.

6. Power: This button turns the local zone on and off, or turns all zones off simultaneously.

7. Menu: Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as allowing access to specific zone and system control operations.

8. Play/Pause: This IR - programmable button toggles between the play and pause functions of the chosen source. When using the internal Tuners, this button toggles through the Tuner's receive modes. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality.

9. OK: The OK button serves a dual function. In normal play mode, it sequences through the available audio sources. In Menu mode, it is used to select the highlighted menu item.

10. Forward/Reverse: This is an IR - programmable button for simple source transport functions. Typically, it would track forward and back or tune up and down. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality.

11. Arrow Up and Down: These arrows have dual functions. In normal play mode, they control the volume level up and down. In Menu mode, they scroll up and down through menu selections.

12. IR Receiver: The Control Pad’s IR receiver will receive commands from the NuVo NV-GRC1 handheld remote control, but it will not repeat commands from a third party IR remote control.

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NV-CTP36 Color Touch Pad Features

1. Source Display: This full color touch pad provides crucial information about the selected source, such as artist, album, track, title, frequency

or station, and metadata for AM/FM and Satellite radio. Album art is also displayed when used with the MPS4 Music Port source. When in menu mode, the menu control choices are displayed.

2. Current Time: A time display is distributed to all the zones in the System by NuVoNet. This is set when a configuration is downloaded to the

System or it can be set in the System Menu.

3. Party Mode: This indicator will light when the system is in party mode (all zones turned on and operated from one Control Pad).

4. Exclusive Source: When this icon is lit, Exclusive Source is turned on. Exclusive Source locks out source control from other zones of the

chosen source.

5. Mute: This icon will light when the zone is temporarily muted.

6. Sleep: This icon indicates that the zone is in “Sleep” mode, which is the ability to set an audio source to play for a specified amount of time.

7. Lock: This indicates that the zone is locked. In this state, a four-digit security code is required to unlock the zone's control features.

8. Do Not Disturb: This icon indicates that the zone is set for “Do Not Disturb”. There are three Do Not Disturb choices; exclude the zone from

Party Mode, Page Mode, and/or System Mute.

9. Page: This icon will light when the system is triggered to go into “Page Mode”.

10. Menu Button: Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as allowing access to specific zone and system

control operations.

11. Transport Functions: These function buttons represent basic source control. They change in functionality with the chosen audio source.

12. Playback Status/Volume Level Indicator: This bar graph indicates the playback status of digital music files from music playback source

devices such as the, Music Port, or NuVoDocks for iPod. The same bar graph display temporarily supports volume level display whenever a volume adjustment is being made.

13. Volume Up and Down Buttons: These buttons increase or decreases the zone's volume.

14. Home Button: This button returns the user to the Home screen (the view shown here).

15. Power Button: This button turns power to the zone on and off. When pushed and held it will turn off all of the zones in the system.

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NV-WCPS Wireless Control Pad Features

1. Selected Source: A three-character abbreviation of the selected source appears in this portion of the Wireless Control Pad display.

2. OLED Display: The display is multi-line OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode). It shows album, artist and track for personal music, and channel and

frequency information for broadcast music. In menu mode, the display goes to eight lines of text.

3. Playback Status/Volume Level Indicator: This bar graph indicates the playback status of digital music files from music playback source

devices such as the Music Port, or NuVoDocks for iPod. The same bar graph display temporarily supports volume level display whenever a volume adjustment is being made.

4. Menu: Menu serves as access to music browsing, presets, and favorites, as well as allowing access to specific zone and system control operations.

5. Up and Down Arrows: These are used to scroll up and down through the menus and control volume Up and Down in normal play mode.

6. Power: This button turns the local zone on and off, or turns all zones off simultaneously.

7. Current Time and Battery Display: This reflects the current time as set up in the NuVo Renovia System. Note that it is a Renovia-only function.

It also indicates the current battery charge level.

8. Zone Button: When this button is pushed, a list of available listening zones is listed on the display. The user can change zone control by moving

the highlight to the desired zone and pressing the OK button.

9. OK: The OK button serves a dual function. In normal play mode, it sequences through the available audio sources. In Menu mode, it is used to

select the highlighted menu item.

10. Forward and Back Arrows: In NuVoNet communication, these buttons will track forward and back or tune up and down. For third-party

sources, these are IR–programmable buttons for simple source transport functions. An additional “press and hold” command can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality (IR commands can only be assigned to buttons in the Renovia Configurator software).

11. Play/Pause: This IR–programmable button toggles between the play and pause functions of the chosen source. When using the internal Tuners,

this button toggles through the Tuner's receive modes. A third “press and hold” function can also be assigned to this button for additional functionality.

1.0. Using the NV-RVSAT Site Analysis Tool

Fig. 1

The Site Analysis Tool is an essential test prior to installing the Renovia System. All outlets and the related circuits for each zone should be tested. This will insure that the system will operate properly and that existing wiring will not cause signal loss. Although PLC technology is generally effective in isolating noise and activity on the AC wire, a proper test of each candidate outlet should be done.

1.1. Suggested Test Sequence

1. Set up the NV-RVSAT-H Hub Test Tool (black unit) in your first choice hub location. In choosing the room and outlet location, pay special attention to avoiding interference sources, or isolating them using the techniques that are described in section 1.2.

a. Plug the NV-RVSAT-H into the oulet where the

NV-RVM will reside. Plug the NV-RVSAT-H directly into the outlet (DO NOT use an extension cord). When the Hub Test Tool is plugged in, it will search for the NV-RVSAT-Z Zone Test Tool, as shown in Fig. 1. It will discover the Zone Test Tool when that unit is plugged into another

outlet in the home. b. Check the Time in the top banner. If it is incorrect, press MENU – Date/Time

Date – use up/down arrow buttons to set

the month, then press OK to go the day and use the up/down buttons, then press OK to go to the year and use the up/down buttons.

Time – use a similar technique to go

through and adjust the four time digits and AM/PM.

c. Check the rooms list in the Menu. Consider the

name for Hub room, and all zone room locations

to be included in the installation.

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MEN U

If additional room names are needed, attach the USB cable to a PC, and in a text editor, edit the rooms.dat file in the top level NV-RVSAT device folder and add a text line for each of the added room names. Each room name must not exceed 24 characters in length. The new room names will be available after you write the edited room.dat file, and unplug the USB cable.

d. Select MENU – Change Hub Room, use the arrow

buttons to select the desired room for the first Hub choice, and press the OK button.

e. Select MENU – Change Hub Outlet, use the

arrow buttons to select the number corresponding to your first Hub outlet choice in this room. For numbering outlets in this choice, and for all Zone outlet numbering, use the first outlet to your left as you walk in the main room entrance as #1, and increase the designated number as you count outlets around the room, going clockwise around to the right side of this entrance. This system will allow you to easily remember outlet locations corresponding to outlet numbers logged by the NV-RVSAT tool.

f. Select MENU – Increment SITE #, then select YES

and press OK. This will start a fresh analysis log for this installation’s site analysis test.

1.2. Maximize the Probability of Success

It is a good idea to identify potential interference sources before starting the test. This will streamline the process.

1. Before any test, look at the entire house for potential interference and treat the interference with NV-HPNF filters. See section 1.7 The NV-HPNF HomePlug Noise

Filter. The following are good candidates to be treated

with an NV-HPNF.

a. As stated earlier in this section, electronics plugged

into high quality surge suppressors often used with audio/video suites probably do not need filters, but should be noted for checking with a filter if problems are encountered later.

b. Low cost surge suppressor power strips SHOULD

have filters added.

c. Cable boxes and consumer electronics devices with

external power supplies will somtimes need filters, if they are not already connected through high quality surge suppressors.

d. Here is a short list of other possible plug-in

interfering items:

i. Wall power supplies

ii. Battery chargers

iii. Inexpensive clock radios and

alarm clocks

iv. Lamps with electronic dimmers,

such as touch lamps

v. Items with small, low duty-

cycle motors such as paper

shredders, inexpensive vacuum cleaners,coffee grinders, electric mixers, or electric can openers are common interferers, but the interference is usually confined to the zone(s) they are close to. If it is important to hear music while these infrequently used items are running, filter them.

vi. Check the Renovia FAQ webpage at

nuvotechnologies.com for an update on other potential interference sources

2. Turn on possible interference sources which are

hard-wired (not connected to outlets):

a. Low voltage lighting b. Any lighting on a dimmer c. Check the Renovia FAQ page for other potential interference sources

1.3. Identify Rooms for Each Zone and Outlets

The key to a successful installation with minimal invasion into the home is carefully considering the location of each outlet to be used for Zone Amplifiers.

1. Take into account both speaker and Control Pad (if applicable) locations. Locating them in the same stud bay is the easiest approach.

2. The outlet used for a Zone Amp connection does not need to be inside the room. Outlets on the other side of a shared wall can be used while keeping the Zone Amp inside the target room.

3. It is possible to use some light switches as an AC source for a Zone Amp, but it is not recommended.

a. It is not possible to determine which light

switches can be used without having an electrician examine the wiring.

b. The Site Analysis Tool cannot directly test the

performance of a Zone Amp connected to a light switch.

4. Alternate locations should also be identified for each Zone Amp location. Don't forget to use the standardized outlet-numbering scheme described in step 1(e) on page 10.

1.4. Test the candidate outlets in each zone

1. Once the NV-RVSAT-Z Zone Test Tool is plugged into a

prospective zone outlet, it will establish communication with the Hub Test Tool, as shown in Figure 2. If the display continues to show “Searching …”, this means there is no signal path between your Hub location and the outlet under test. An outlet yielding this result should not be used.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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MEN U

2. Select Menu – Change Room and select the zone name for the first outlet you test in a room. Using the standardized outlet numbering scheme described in step 1(e) on page 10, select Menu – Change Outlet and select the outlet number. To sequence outlet numbers from here in the zone, simply press the Up Arrow button to increment.

Si te 1 8 :5 6 P M Hu b: E nt e rt ai nm e nt r oo m #3 Zo ne : Li v in g ro om # 1

St a g e 1 Te s t in g . . .

ST R 65 %

Sit e An aly si s Tool , Zone

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Sit e An alys is Tool , Zone

10 0%

3. To perform a test, make sure to complete the previous

step first, and then simply press the OK button on the Zone Test Tool. You will see two separate tests being performed, as shown in Fig. 3. First, in Stage 1, the tester will perform an STR (signal streaming) test. At the 75% complete point, this will be followed by Stage

2, CQM (channel quality matrix) test. The entire Stage

1 – Stage 2 sequence will last approximately 1 minute. A group of several measurements will be gathered from these tests and evaluated together to produce a displayed result – Good, Marginal, or Poor along with a percentage score ranging from 0 to 100%, as shown in Fig. 4. Any grade below 60% is Poor. 60 to 69% is Marginal and 70 to 100% is Good. Any outlet that shows a Good rating is an excellent choice for the installation of a Renovia Zone Amplifier.

If at all possible, avoid Poor outlets and

minimize the use of those that test Marginal.

Fig. 4

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Go o d Gr a de : 8 0%

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RENOVIA

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