Xantech RP41AV User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

GENERAL INFORMATION

The RP41AV, Fig. 1, is a fully functional infrared remote controlled audio/video preamp. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Mute functions, in addition to A/V input switching, provide all the functions needed for multi-room systems. It features a low noise, low distortion design with high headroom capability, for highest audio and baseband video performance.

The RP41AV has the following features and functions:

• The model RC68+ (and RC68) handheld programmer (available separately), is the source of all the IR (infrared) commands necessary to operate the RP41AV (see Fig. 2). Normally the installer would "teach" these commands into a Xantech Learning Remote, Key Pad or other learning device for use by the customer.

• Audio and video signals connected to four separate line level A/V inputs, labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4, may be accessed in any order by IR commands.

• Separate Volume (Up/Down), Balance (Left/Right), Bass and Treble controls feature continuous adjustment in 2 dB steps, in either direction, all IR controlled.

• Balance, Bass &Treble controls have a Flat function for instant return to flat response from any previous setting.

• Separate Mute On & Mute Off functions ensure positive mute command execution without knowing status. This is helpful in remote rooms when all adjustments are made “blind” without any visual aids for status.

• IR control input port connects to the emitter output of Xantech devices, allowing remote control from keypads, IR receivers, connecting blocks, etc.

• Tone controls allow individual "EQ" of each zone when using multiple RP41AV's in multi-zone installations.

• The space saving “flat pack” design allows great flexibility in mounting and positioning.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1. INPUT jacks. Connect to the corre-

sponding output jacks of source components (satellite receiver, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, TV surveillance camera, CD player, AM/ FM tuner, cassette tape deck, etc.).

2. OUTPUT jacks. Connect the

VIDEO output jack to the corresponding Video input jacks of AV receivers, TV monitors, VCRs, etc. Connect the AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT output jacks to the corresponding input jacks on a main

power amplifier. Since these are low-impedance outputs, you may connect up to 5 power amplifiers to one RP41AV prodvided such amplifiers have input impedances of 22k Ohms or more. Use "Y" connectors or other paralleling means.

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INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

OUTPUT

2 4

CONFIRM

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

Fig. 1 RP411AV Panel Items

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4. G S terminals. Input terminals for the IR control signal. Connect a 2-conductor cable from the emitter

or signal output port of any Xantech Connecting Block, IR receiver, Key Pad, or Controller here. The positive lead connects to "S" and the negative to "G".

5. IR CONFIRM LED. Lights when power is applied and flashes when IR commands are received.

6. Mounting Holes.

RC68+ PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL

The RC68+ (and the RC68) programmer (available separately) contains all the commands necessary to operate the RP41AV.

• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC type learning remote, the Xantech Smart Pads, the 590 Programmable Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that operate the RP41AV.

• NOTE: The RC68+ will operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RS41AV, ZPR68, MIRV1, RAT1, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the RP41AV are listed below. All others should be ignored.

• While the RC68+ will operate as a separate remote control, it is highly recommended it not be given to the final user for the following reasons:

Since it permits code group changes , the user may inadvertently alter the installer configurations.

• Also, since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system, in addition to those of the RP41AV, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for ease of use.

RC68+ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

1. IR Emitter Lens

3. INPUT Select buttons. Press buttons 1 through 4 to individually

select up to 4 audio/video sources connected to the RP41AV.

5. VOLUME Up/Down buttons. When pressed, volume will in-

crease and decrease in 2 dB steps between 0 dB and -80 dB. When buttons are held down, the volume level will change continuously.

6. MUTE ON / OFF buttons. Separate On / Off buttons give

positive mute commands without knowing what the status is. This is very helpful in a remote room when all adjustments are made “blind” without any visual aids for status.

NOTE: Mute is released (turned off) when a VOLUME, INPUT, BALANCE, BASS or TREBLE button is pressed, in addition to MUTE OFF.

9. BALANCE buttons. When the BALANCE "arrow" buttons are

12 11

A B C ADJ-OFF

80 48 10 90 01

1234

00 C0 50 D0 41

INPUT

5678

40 A0 30 B0 21

GLOBAL

20 E0 70 F0 61

TREBLE

BASS

60 88 18 98 09

08 A8 38 B8 29

28 E8 78 F8 69

E-FLAT LAST MAX-V TRIM

68 C8 58 D8 49

OFF C-BAL

E1 89 C9 A9 E9

71 19 59 39 79

F1 99 D9 B9 F9

Z-ADJ

MUTE

ON OFF

VOL

7 8

RC68+

pressed, the audio output will move to the left or right in 2 dB steps with each left or right press. (No change will occur if they

Fig. 2

are held down continuously).

10. Balance "Center" button. This button, when pressed (identified by "C_BAL"), will instantly return the balance to the center position from any previous setting.

14. TREBLE & BASS control buttons. When the "arrow" buttons are pressed, the treble and bass response can be increased or decreased from 0 dB to ± 12 dB in 2 dB steps with each up or down press. (No change will occur if they are held down continuously). In "multi-zone" systems, you can use these controls to "EQ" (equalize) the sound for each room's acoustic differences.

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15. Treble & Bass "N-Flat" buttons. These buttons, when pressed (identified by a "—" mark), will instantly return the treble and bass to their electrical flat settings from any previously adjusted values.

17. Code Group Numbers. If more than one RP41AV is used in an IR controlled system, or is included with other Xantech products that respond to RC68+ commands, different code groups can be assigned to avoid mutual interaction.

NOTE:

RC68+ to the same code!

When shipped from the factory, the RP41AV is set to code group 40. Be sure to set the

Refer to the RC68+ instructions for code group setting procedures.

TYPICAL RP41AV SINGLE ZONE SYSTEM

The following diagram shows a typical single-zone 4-room system utilizing the RP41AV.

In this case, you would program the Smart Pad

, plus a learning remote (such as Xantech URC types) with the commands from the RC68+ remote, in addition to all the other source component remote commands, to operate the entire system from any room. For AC power management, refer to the Model 680-10 Installation Instructions.

MAIN ROOM

Left Speaker

490-30

Micro Link™ IR Receiver (Cabinet Mounted)

Audio

"Y" Connectors

MONITOR

Stereo Power Amp

Video

Right

Speaker

XANTECH

S-62/64/66

Wall Speakers

780-10

IR Receiver

SAT Receiver

283M

VCR

"J" Box

283M

Blink-IR™

Mouse Emitter (4)

3-Conductor Cable

(Home Runs)

760-00

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

791-44

Amplified

Connecting

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INPUT

RP41AV

Remote Preamp

HIGH

Block

RCVR

OUT

480-00

Dinky Link ™

IR Receiver

EMITTERS

+12 VDC

STATUS

IR IN

GND

VIDEO

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

OUTPUT

Power Supply

(included)

791-44

AMPLIFIED CONNECTING BLOCK

ROOM 2 ROOM 4ROOM 3

RP41AV

REMOTE PREAMP

12 VDC

781RG

Power Supply

To 120 VAC (unswitched)

RLRL

760-00

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

VVGIR INPOWER 15VAC

CONFIRM

White Striped

Side

2-Conductor

Mini Plug to Stripped Ends (use 6015900)

DVD Player

283M

AM/FM

Tuner

283M

Stereo Power Amp

Smart Pad™

RCA patch

cords

Home Run

Speaker

Leads

760-00

Match Maker™

Vol. Control

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Fig. 3 A typical single zone system

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A MULTI-ZONE SYSTEM

The following diagram illustrates a typical Multi-Zone system, using the RP41AV.

1. For simplicity, only 4 zones are shown ... many more could be added using the Xantech 796-20 Zone Expander and more RP41AV's.

2. Using an RP41AV plus a basic power amplifier for each zone, every room in the house can have individual source selection, volume control and room EQ (with the tone controls) at moderate cost.

3. The audio and video connections from the source components to each RP41AV (not shown), should be made through distribution amps (such as the Xantech AV-61) to prevent distortion that may be caused by the loading effects of multiple RP41AV's. Refer to the AV-61 Installation Instructions for more details.

4. For AC power management, refer to the 680-10 and Gatekeep-IR

MAIN ROOM - ZONE 1

Installation Instructions.

Common

Sources

SAT Receiver

DVD Player

AM/FM Tuner

283M Blink-IR™

Mouse Emitter (4)

XANTECH

S-62/64/66

Wall Speakers

VCR

RG-6 Coax

Speaker

RF IN

MONITOR

Left

To distribution amplifiers, for

each source. Repeat for each zone. See text,

item 3, this page.

ANT. or

Cable

Amp

200-00

2-Way

Splitter

Combiner

Modulator

(3-Input)

Power Supply

(included)

Stereo Power Amp

1234

INPUT

1234

INPUT

Stereo Power Amp

1234

INPUT

Stereo Power Amp

1234

INPUT

Stereo Power Amp

MONITOR

RP41AV

VIDEO

REMOTE PREAMP

AUDIO

LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

OUTPUT

RP41AV

VIDEO

REMOTE PREAMP

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

OUTPUT

RP41AV

VIDEO

REMOTE PREAMP

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

OUTPUT

RP41AV

VIDEO

REMOTE PREAMP

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

OUTPUT

Right

Video

Speaker

490-00

Micro Link™ IR Receiver (Cabinet Mounted)

CONFIRM

VVGIR INPOWER 15VAC

CONFIRM

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

CONFIRM

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

CONFIRM

V V G IR INPOWER 15VAC

White Striped Side

Zone 2

RP41AV

Zone 3

RP41AV

Zone 4

RP41AV

Zone 1

RP41AV

10987654321ABABABAB12V

795-20

COMMON EMITTERS ZONE EMITTERS

ZONE CONTROLLER

4321

IR ZONE CONNECTIONS

Z 1Z 2Z 3Z 4

Home Run

3 Conductor

Cables

(unshielded OK)

RF IN

MONITOR

795-20

IR Zone Controller

782-00

Power Supply

To 120 V AC

(unswitched)

Home Run all

Speaker Leads

780-10

"J" Box

IR Receiver

ZONE 2

Fig. 4 A multi-zone 4-room system

Smart Pad™

ZONE 3

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480-00

Dinky Link™

IR Receiver

780-10

"J" Box

IR Receiver

ZONE 4

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RP41AV SPECIFICATIONS

Gain (@ max VC): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unity

Input Overload: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 V RMS (@ max VC)

Input Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 40 k Ohms (ea. input)

Output Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Ohms (allows output to be

paralleled for mono, if needed)

Volume Attenuation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -80 dB

Signal to Noise: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 dB (re 2V out)

THD: (VC -10 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.01% at 2.0 V input level

Channel Separation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 75 dB @ 1 kHz

Freq. Response: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB

Bass Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+/- 12 dB (in 2 dB steps)

Treble Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/- 12 dB (in 2 dB steps)

Video IN/OUT Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ohms.

Video Insertion Loss: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz - 10 mHz < 1 dB.

Video Out-IN Isolation: . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Hz - 10 mHz > 55 dB.

A/V Inputs/Outputs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA type phono jacks

IR Code Group: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 (factory preset)

Power Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 VAC @ 300 mA.

(Power supply included)

Power and IR Inputs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-terminal screw terminal

plug-in connector

Dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10" W x 3" D x 1 3/8" H

254mm x 73mm x 35mm

Amplifiers & Preamplifiers

6-26-00

RP41AV

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

283M

BLINK-IR™ MOUSE EMITTER

DESCRIPTION

The 283M Blink-IR Mouse Emitter contains a small Infrared LED housed in a miniature, mouse shaped, black appearing, injection molded plastic shell. Unlike other emitters, the 283M emits visible red light in addition to IR (infrared) control signals when activated by IR commands sent to it by IR receivers or other Xantech controllers. The 283M is designed to be installed directly on the IR sensor window of the controlled device.

Blink-IR™ Mouse Emitter Assembly

3.5mm mono

(+)

mini plug

(–)

Fig. 1

INSTALLATION

ATTACHING THE EMITTERS TO IR SENSOR WINDOWS

• Each emitter has a clear adhesive layer on the bottom flat surface of the shell. The rounded side faces the user and emits visible red light when a command is sent (Fig. 2).

• Simply peel off the adhesive cover and affix the emitter to the center of the IR sensor window on the controlled component's front panel.

Model 283M

NOTE: White striped

side is positive (+)

7 FT 3 FT

Side View

1/4"

Top View

5/16"

9/16"

Emitters & Blasters

Fig. 2

IR & Red

Light

Output

Emitter Shell

Mini-wire lead

IR & Red Light Output (Component Side)

Clear adhesive layer. (Replace, if necessary, with a short piece of the 2-sided tape supplied).

• In some cases it may be difficult to find the location of the IR sensor on the component. Consult the owner's manual of the unit, or the manufacturer, for the exact IR sensor window location.

• Double-sided adhesive tape is included. If you move the emitter to a different component, use this tape to replace the current adhesive layer for best adhesion.

• The shell, though dark in appearance, is transparent to infrared light, allowing commands from a handheld remote control to pass through it. This permits direct control of the equipment from a handheld remote as well as from the 283M.

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