Channel Vision A-BUS AB-114 User manual

Multi-room audio
distribution system
A-BUS system
AB-114 / AB-202
AB-404 / AB-301
ABT-2454
CVHANNEL ISION
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© 2003 Channel Vision Technology
234 Fischer Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Limited Warranty
Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship which
occurs during normal use of this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the USA, for
two years from the date of original purchase. This is a no hassle warranty with no mail in
warranty card needed. This warranty does not cover damages in shipment, failures caused by
other products not supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse,
abuse, or alteration of the equipment. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser,
and a purchase receipt, invoice, or other proof of original purchase date will be required before
warranty repairs are provided.
Mail in service can be obtained during the warranty period by calling [phone] toll free.
A Return Authorization number must be obtained in advance and can be marked on the outside
of the shipping carton.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights (which vary from
state to state). If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, please
contact Channel Vision Technology, your dealer or any factory-authorized service center.
500-012 rev E
Specifications:
Operating Temperature:
(typical @25º C)
-10ºC to +50ºC
Operating Voltage :
Status input:
Cable requirements:
Speaker impedance:
IR repeating:
IR sensor range (AB-114):
24±.5VDC
9-20VDC <20mA
CAT-5 or better
6-8 ohm
38-56kHz
40’@40kHz 25’@56kHz
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Trouble?
1) Be sure you have connected the CAT-5 cable correctly. Note that the
stripe/solid pattern should match the labels on the product. Miss-wiring can
cause distorted sound or prevent the system from working at all!
2) Be sure you have connected the speakers in phase. Follow the label on the
product. Out of phase speakers can rob the system of its bass. Especially when
driving dual-voice-coil speakers.
3) Be sure IR emitters are directly over the IR receiver for all devices you wish to
control.

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The Channel Vision A-BUS system
distributes audio to every room of your house over ordinary CAT-5
data wires. The entire system is powered from one location for ease in
wiring. Each pair of speakers is controlled from a local wall plate
amplifier. Volume can be controlled manually from the wall plate, or by
an IR remote control. IR signals are also routed back to the source
components so you can change FM stations, or pause your CD player.
AB-202 ... Single source module. 1 per
system. Interfaces sources to the
system. Mount near audio components
(CD player, receiver etc.)
AB-404 ... Distribution module. 1 per
every 4 amplified keypad. All CAT-5
cables terminate here. Also inserts
power. Mount in a structured wire panel
or screw to a wall. Compatible with
panels from Channel Vision Central ,
OpenHouse , OnQ , or Leviton .
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AB-114 amplified keypad ... 1 per
speaker pair. Drives the speakers,
controls volume and relays IR
information. Mount the AB-114 in single
gang low-voltage ring or deep J-box (if
code). Compatible with
Decora wall plates. Blue LEDs show
volume level. Keypad completely mutes
when bottom LED is off. (No amplifier
hiss like some other systems.)
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ABT-2454 ... Power supply. 1 per every
AB-404. 120-240VAC
Required components
Optional components
How IR repeating works
AB-500
TxBatt
Rew<< Play> FF>>
Learn StopPause
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Tuner CD Sat
VCR DVD TV
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Point any
IR remote control
at the AB-114
CD player
And the flasher
repeats the IR signal
in the other room.
The top LED flashes as IR
information is received.
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Be sure the flasher is attached directly over
the component’s IR receiver.
IR-3001 & IR-3002 ... Single and dual
head IR flashers. Use one head per
source to control from the remote room.
(IR-3002 shown).
5020 ... Status power supply. Plugs into
switched outlet of receiver. When the
receiver is turned off, the entire system
mutes. (If a supply is plugged into the
status input, and is not powered, the
system mutes.)
AB-500
Tx Batt
Rew<< Play> FF>>
Learn Stop Pause
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Power -/--
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All Off
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Select
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AB-500 ... Universal remote control.
Comes pre-programmed to control the
volume of the AB-114. Learns IR codes for
up to 6 sources.
AB-301 ... Universal input module. Can be
used to replace the AB-202 and/or provide
local source input in any room.
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IR emitters
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power supply
AB-202
Sat radio
AB-114
Inputs ... IR-3001 flasher placed over
IR receiver on all sources. (IR option).
Connect a
the tape monitor output of the receiver.
Plug 5020 power supply into switched
the AC outlet on the receiver. (Status
option.)
udio L/R on the AB-202 to
DVD player
CD player
Receiver
Optional
AB-404
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Use speaker wire rated for use in walls.
AWG 18 or larger is recommended.
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Be sure to wire speakers in
phase. terminal on the
AB-114 to the or
red terminal on
each speaker.
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Basic system
Cat-5 cables ... Follow color codes as shown.
Use 110 punch down tool only. (Never use a screwdriver to
punch down UTP wires. It will give intermittent connections
and damage or destroy the 110 connector.)
Loop out ... Use this to expand to an additional AB-404.
This connector only provides audio signals to an additional
AB-404. It cannot be used to directly connect a 5th AB-114
to the system.
(See corresponding numbers on opposite page)
In this system
Four rooms listen to the same audio program. Each room
has independent volume controls.
Using the IR option, you can control the components from
any room. You can change the system input from FM to
the CD player, select another satellite radio station, or
pause the CD.
Using the status option, the systems mutes and conserves
power when the receiver is off. When the receiver is
turned back on, all amplified keypads return to the last
volume level.
Single zone system ... This is a single zone system. All
speakers play the same audio. Easy to use, single zone systems
are ideal for all public spaces (kitchen, entry, family room, patio).
Imagine walking from room to room and your music follows. If
music is part of your life, the Channel Vision A-BUS system will
make music a part of your house.
Volume indicators... The LEDs indicate the volume level. If
the Status is <off>, the LEDs will be dark. Pressing the
UP/DOWN keys will light the LEDs for a short period to show
the stored volume level.
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power supply
Main input source
AB-202
Sat radio
AB-114
TV
AB-301
DVD player
CD player
Receiver
Advanced system
Using the AB-301 as a local source input module
AB-404
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Using the AB-301 as a local source input:
In this configuration, the AB-301will sense audio coming
from the TV and interrupt the audio coming from the AB-
404 whenever the TV audio is present. This will allow the
TV audio to be heard through the in-wall speakers
controlled by the AB-114.
Each room can listen to a different local source.
The RCA inputs on the AB-301 will override the main input
source, allowing each room to listen to a different local
source.
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Sat radio
Inputs ... IR-3001 flasher placed over
IR receiver on all sources. (IR option).
Connect a
the tape monitor output of the receiver.
udio L/R on the AB-301 to DVD player
CD player
Receiver
AB-404
Room 1
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In this system
The first AB-301 is used to input the main audio
source. The second AB-301 is used to input audio
from a paging system. The AB-301 in each room is
used to input audio that will only be heard in that room’s
speakers.
Using the IR option, you can control the components from
any room. You can change the system input from FM to
the CD player, select another satellite radio station, or
pause the CD.
The AB-301 is activated by audio. The system mutes and
conserves power whenever there is no audio feeding AB-
301 or . When audio is present, all amplified
keypads return to the last volume level.
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The second AB-301 will interrupt the audio from the
first AB-301 , allowing a second audio source to be
distributed to all of the rooms. This is perfect for phone
systems that provide a line level output for paging.
Independent room inputs
The AB-301 in each individual room will interrupt all audio
sources coming from the main system inputs. This
includes the audio from a paging system. Therefore, if
any of the rooms are using their individual AB-301
they will not hear any announcements until they turn off
the audio form their local source.
Room 2 Room 3
Room 4
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Line level inputs
IR emitters
Line level inputs
IR emitters
Line level inputs
IR emitters
Line level inputs
IR emitters
Advanced system
Using the AB-301 as a universal input module
Audio from paging system
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Suitable speakers
Balance ... The two potentiometers on the AB-
114 adjust the volume levels of each speaker
channel. Use these to adjust the speaker
balance this zone.
Input/Output ... To simplify
installation he AB-301 has both 110
and RJ-45 inputs and outputs. Only
one of the inputs and one of the
outputs should be used at a time.
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Channel Vision offers a variety of
multi-room speakers.
IW601
In-wall series
6.5” speaker
Soprano
In-ceiling series
6.5” speaker
IC602
Soprano
In-ceiling dual voice coil speaker
Both stereo channels from a single
speaker. Steerable tweeters
maintain the stereo image. Use in
small rooms, bathrooms or
ID652
Gasket ... The AB-114 is
shipped with a gasket. This
allows you to adjust the height
and fit of a Decora plate.
Leave the gasket as is for a
flush fit. Remove the gasket to
have the AB-114 stand above
the plate.
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Gasket ... The AB-301 is
shipped with a gasket. This
allows you to adjust the height
and fit of a Decora plate.
Leave the gasket as is for a
flush fit. Remove the gasket to
have the AB-301 stand above
the plate.
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CAT-5 wiring details and options
Option ... If the modules are
close together, cut a standard
CAT-5 jumper in two pieces as
shown.
Option ... The AB-114 may
be wired using either the
110 or the RJ-45
connectors.
AB-114
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Option ... Use CAT-5 jack to
terminate cable from AB-404
and standard CAT-5 jumpers
to connect AB-202.
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AB-404 (slave)
Option ... To add more zones, connect slave
AB-404s as shown. Each AB-404 requires a
separate power supply (ABT-2454) and will
support another four keypads. You may have
up to four AB-404s in a system.
Follow the
color codes
Not a big deal ... The RJ-
45 jacks are wired to the
TIA 568A standard. If you
use the TIA-568B
standard, left and right
channels will be reversed.
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