EisSound i500 User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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1.- Quick Reference Guide for Remote Control Unit Operation 3
Recommendations to achieve enhanced communication between the Remote
Control Unit and the Main Speaker or Zone Controller 4
2.- Link Remote Control Units and Main Active Speakers 5
3.- Operating the Sound System 6
3.1.- Basic Controls 6
3.2.- Equalization and timer 6
3.3.- FM tuners 7
3.4.- CD/DVD-audio Player 8
3.5.- iPod 9
3.6.- L1 and L2 external sound inputs 11
3.7.- In-Room sound input 12
3.8.- “Ideal” function 13
3.9.- General standby for the entire system 14
3.10.- Standby for Auxiliary Active Speaker 14
4.- Clock functions 15
4.1.- Clock-calendar 15
4.2.- Alarms 15
4.3.- Auto-standby 16
5.- Intercom 17
5.1.- Intercom call-response operation mode 17
5.2.- Electronic baby monitor 18
5.3.- Intercom settings 19
6.- Display settings 20
FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions 21
iPod is trademark of Apple Inc. registered in teh U.S. and other countries.
"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by
Electrónica Integral de Sonido S.A. to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Electrónica Integral de Sonido S.A. is not responsible for any error or omissions that may appear in this manual, and reserves the right to
make changes without prior notice.

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1. Quick Reference Guide for Remote Control Unit Operation
To assure a correct system operation, Installer Manual indications must be followed. Also, every
Remote Control must be linked with its Main Speaker or Zone Controller
Music ON
KITCHEN
In the air tonight
Central disk
Music ON/OFF
Cancel/snooze alarm
Timer
Close floating screen
Music channel
Linked zone
Menu
Return to previous screen
Link
Install
Information
Memory store
Memory clear
Quick scroll through list
Alphabetic searching (iPod)
Multifunction keys
Battery
Navegation keys
OK key
Intercom
Volume
Microphone
Local audio channel input
Base connector
Menu input
Operate and control Central Unit FM tuner
Intercom
Navigate through the Central Unit audio CD/DVD player
Navigate through iPod connected to Central Unit
Operate and control Local FM tuner
Intercom operations
Setting audio levels
Store and activate "ideal" function
Settings
Alarms
Electronic baby monitor activated
Timer
Hands-free auto-response
Do not disturb: no individual calls are received
General standby
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97.9 SER
Audio Channel
Screen
not linked
Start-up Screen
Menu Screen
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B
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Recommendations to achieve enhanced communication between the
Remote Control Unit and the Main Speaker or Zone Controller
Be within the range of coverage to a maximum distance of 5 m from the Main Speaker or
Zone Controller
5m.
OK NO
Do not move while operating the Remote Control Unit.
5m.
OK NO

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Avoid nearby devices that emit Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or any other radiofrequency that transmits
at 2.4 GHz.
4
After a power cut that feeds the sound system (Central Unit, main Speakers and Zone
Controllers) it is necessary to wait a time (maximum 1 minute) until each remote control unit link
with the corresponding main Speaker or Zone Controller.

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2. Link Remote Control Units and Main Speakers or Zone
Controller
A Remote Control Unit must be linked with a SINGLE Main Speaker or Zone Controller at all
times. It is not possible to operate a Main Speaker neither Zone Controller by means of two
Remotes simultaneously.
NO
OK
To link a Remote with a Main Speaker or Zone Controller, press the “link” key and select
the Main Speaker or Zone Controller from the list that appears on the screen.
A Remote
not linked
with any
Main Active
Speaker:
link
not linked
A Remote
linked with a
Main Active
Speaker:
linked
KITCHEN
Monday, 04/06/08
11:59
link (change)

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select
zone
OK
Link
ATTIC
LIVING
KITCHEN
associate with
the zone
"LIVING"
LIVING
Monday, 04/06/08
11:59
If the desired zone does not appear, it is outside the
coverage area. Go closer to the Main Speaker or Zone
Controller with which we want to link and select a zone
(see section 1, recommendations for optimal
communication between Remote Control and Main
Speaker or Zone Controller).
If you want to delete the link between a Remote Control
with its Main Speaker or Zone press the “link” key
for 3 seconds, after which the initial Start-up Screen is
displayed.
linked
Monday, 04/06/08
11:59
link (clear)
3sg
3. Operating the Sound System
3.1. Basic controls
music ON
audio channel:
-
- central L2
- local input
central FM
- central disk
- local FM
- iPod or central L1
KITCHEN
Sultans of swing
Central disk
music ON/OFF
change
audio
channel
volume
OK
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3.2. Equalization and timer
music ON
KITCHEN
Sultans of swing
Central disk
menu
09:11
Select the audio levels menu for access to the levels of volume,
balance, treble, bass, loudness activation/deactivation and
activating the timer to turn off the music automatically in
accordance with the time programmed.
If you do not wish to access the Audio Levels Menu, you can also
activate the timer by simply pressing the "on/off" key for 5
seconds on any Audio Channel Screen.
Adjust level
enter
Audio Levels
Bass
Volume
Treble
Balance
Timer
0
+20
+10
0
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Bass +25
selecting
audio
levels
enter
Audio Levels
Bass
Loudness
Volumen
Treble
Balance
Timer
0
+20
+10
0
39
Audio Levels
selecting
audio
levels
enter

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3.3. FM tuners
Two FM tuners may be selected from a Remote Control: the FM tuner in the Master Unit and
the FM tuner in the Main Speaker or Zone Controller. Its control is similar.
music ON
Audio :
-
- central L2
- local input
Channel
- central disk
-
- iPod or central L1
central FM
local FM
music ON/OFF
change
music
channel
LIVING
Estrella de mar
Central FM
97.9 KISS FM
volume
Manual search for
Previous/next FM station
Scan FM stations
stored in memory
OK (close change FM tuner
station)
enter
LIVING
96.3 Kiss FM
Central FM
music ON
selected
music
channel
To navigate advanced settings and program memories on
either tuner, press the central navigation key (“enter”).
select
opcion
enter
Central FM
Sensivility 3
Autoscan
Now listenng..
Scan
Memories
See and RECORD station tuned at that time
Forced FM reception in MONO mode
See and DELETE stations stored in memory
Manual station seek
Adjust station seek sensitivity
Automatic station seekand memorize optimal
reception stations
If the reception quality is not satisfactory in stereo the “forced mono” mode can be selected and
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The “Autoscan” function is an automatic operation that deletes all the previously saved
memories pre-sets and then initiates a process to select stations received with the best
reception, storing the stations in the memory in order of dial frequency.
Because broadcast from the Master Unit FM tuner is distributed throughout the entire home or
building, the FM station tuned in the Master Unit will be the listened to in all rooms selecting the
channel "Central FM ".
3.4. CD/DVD-audio player
The Master Unit is
equipped with a
music and audio
CD/DVD player
with the ability to
read audio CD,
CD-MP3 and DVD-
MP3 formats.
CD/DVD audio available
open/close tray
When a disc is inserted in the Master Unit, it reads and stores the data on the disc (song, artist,
etc.) making it possible to access and move through the CD tracks from any Remote Control.
To indicate that reading and storing is in progress (a maximum duration of 0.5 minutes for a CD
and 3 minutes for a DVD) the frontal LED flashes. When the disc has been read and is ready to
be played the LED stops flashing.
IMPORTANT: To ensure the proper operation of the device, close the tray using the
“open/close” press button. CD-MP3 and DVD-MP3 discs must be burnt in closed
session (not multisession supported) and must not contain any other files than
MP3 ones .
The CD/DVD audio player can be operated by the Remote Control in any room.
Music ON
Audio channel:
- central FM
-
- iPod or central L1
- central L2
- local FM
- local input
central disk
music ON/OFF
Change
music
channel
volume
Navigation using
reproduction
control window
Advance throughmusic play list
stored on audio CD/DVD
OK (close control window)
Estrella de mar
Central disk
LIVING
A hard day's night
Central disk
09:11

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Navigate through stored music on a disc is similar to navigate through an MP3 player or an
audio CD/DVD and uses the same system of directories and folders:
enter
music ON
music
channel
LIVING
A hard day's night
Central disk
09:11
select
option
enter
Central disk
Song list
Repeat
Shuffle
Play controls
select
option
enter
Song list
Alchemy
Billy Jean
Atomic
A girl like me
Previous folder
Root
quick advance
through list
play
When selecting modes, it is possible to choose different random reproduction options such as
disc or folder replay.
The music played on the Master Unit is distributed throughout the home or building. Therefore,
when a song is changed, the change will carry over to all rooms in the home or building which
are tuned to the same channel.
The CD/DVD player automatically stops when any Remote Control has been selected it as
audio source for 45sec, with its correspondent energy safe. When any Remote Control selects
the CD/DVD player again, it will play the same song (from its beginning) that was playing at the
stop moment.
3.5. iPod
When the Master
Unit has an iPod
connection available
the corresponding
frontal LED will be lit.
iPod available
Music stored on this iPod can be accessed by any Remote Control in any room.
iPod models
supported:
Because music stored on the iPod connected to the Master Unit is distributed throughout the
entire home or building, any changes made to it will be carried over to all the rooms in the home
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Music ON
Audio channel:
-
- central L2
- local input
central FM
- central disk
- local FM
- ó central L1
music ON/OFF
Change
music
channel
volume
Navigation using
reproduction
control window
Advance throughmusic play list
stored on iPod
OK (close control window)
Estrella de mar
Central iPod
LIVING
Yesterday
Central iPod
09:11
Navigate through music stored on the iPod is carried out the same way as on the iPod itself,
using the same system of lists, albums and songs:
enter
music ON
Music
channel
select
LIVING
Yesterday
Central iPod
09:11
select option
enter
Central iPod
Playlists
Shuffle
Artists
Songs
Albums
Last selection
select
option
enter
Central iPod
Lady writer
Breakfast in Amer...
La isla bonita
Sultans of swing
Nowhere girl
Pretty woman
play
alphabetic
searching
A
B
C

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3.6. L1 and L2 external sound inputs
The Master Unit is
equipped with two
sound inputs, L1
and L2. Access
the inputs through
the RCA
connectors located
on the back panel.
In this inputs can
be connected any
external sound
source such as TV,
VCR, Satellite
receivers,
Airport®...
!
external sound input connected
External sound input L1 is shared with the iPod input and thus only one can be
active at any point in time. The iPod has priority. The external sound source
connected to L1 will only be available when an iPod is not inserted in the Universal
Dock for iPod.
The available connections are indicated by the
status of each corresponding frontal LED on
the Master Unit.
The external sound sources can be selected
from the Remote Control in any room.
music ON
Audio channel:
-
-
- local input
central FM
- central disk
- local FM
- iPod ó
central L1
central L2
music ON/OFF
change
music
channel
volume
LIVING
Central L2
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3.7. In-Room sound input
Each Remote Control Unit
is equipped with a local
sound input by means of
a 3.5 mm jack. This
allows for private listening
in the zone or room with
which the Main Speaker
or Zone Controller is
linked.
If use of this option will be
used for an extended
period of time it is
recommended that the
Remote Control be placed
in the Base so as not to
lose its battery charge.
The connector for the
sound input is located at
the back of the base.
music ON
Audio channel:
-
- iPod ó central L1
- central L2
-
central FM
- central disk
- local FM
local input
music ON/OFF
change
music channel
volume
LIVING
Local Input
09:11
.
With the
Zone
Controller is
available an
alternative
sound input
placed at the
back of the
Zone
Controler.
The Sound input at the back panel of the Zone Controller (AUDIO IN) is shared with
the same input for the Remote Control, and can be actived one at a time with priority
for the Zone Controller input. Only when there is any jack connected in the Zone
Controller, the external sound source will be available for the Remote Control.

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3.8. “Ideal” function
It is possible to save an “ideal” audio mode for each room. This is accomplished by setting
specific pre-determined settings which can be activated at any time by pressing the “OK” key for
2 seconds from the Audio Channel Screen.
"ideal"
mode
music ON
2sg.
LIVING
96.3 Kiss FM
Central FM
09:11
Audio Channel
Screen
The available settings to be stored
in “ideal” mode are levels of volume,
balance, bass, treble, loudness,
audio channel and FM tuner station
(if the audio channel is an FM
tuner). To save as “ideal” mode,
proceed as follows:
menu
LIVING
96.3 Kiss FM
Central FM
music ON
select
music
channel
Linked with
"LIVING" zone
ideal
select
ideal
enter
09:11
select
opcion
enter
ideal
Restore ideal
No molesten
Store ideal

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3.9. General standby for the entire system
It is possible to switch off the music throughout the entire house without having to go room by
room.
enter
music ON
LIVING
A hard day's night
Central disk
09:11
Standby general
select
General standby
enter
3.10. Standby of Auxiliary Active Speaker
In zones or rooms with Auxiliary Active Speakers (see Installation Manual, section 4.2) the
standby function activates and deactivates music in the Main Active Speaker and all the
Auxiliary Active Speakers.
To ONLY activate the music in the Main Active Speaker and its Passive Speaker, press the
“on/off” key and the “left” key for 2 seconds.
To ONLY activate the music in the Auxiliary Active Speaker and their Passive Speakers, press
the “on/off” and “right” key for 2 seconds (the Auxiliary Active Speaker cannot be
activated/deactivated independently from one another).
Music ON/OFF
Only Main
Speaker
(and its Passive
Speaker)
LIVING
Local Input
2sg. 2sg.
Music ON/OFF
Only Auxiliary
Speakers
(and their
Passive Speakers)
09:11

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4. Clock functions
The clock functions are
linked with each Main
Active Speaker or Zone
Controller and are operated
and adjusted on the
settings Menu from the
Remote Control linked with
it at the time.
linked
"KITCHEN" zone
KITCHEN
11:59
menu select
settings
Settings
enter
select settings
enter
Settings
Auto-standby
Light
Estrella de mar
Alarm 2
Alarm 1
Languages
Clock
Adjust time and date
Program alarm # 1
Program zone auto-off
Program alarm # 2
4.1. Clock-calendar
The system is equipped with a single clock-calendar for the entire installation. Any changes to
the clock-calendar will automatically update all the zones.
4.2. Alarm clocks
Each room has two programmable alarm clocks which function in two different modes:
“Music” type alarm
Act only when the Main Speaker or Zone Controller is in stand-by mode at the time
and days programmed.
The music switches on with the "ideal" mode (see section 3.8). The volume is
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“Beep” type alarm
Acts whether the Main Speaker or Zone Controller is on standby or with the music ON
at the time and on the days programmed. The sound is the typical “beep” signal with
three different tones and has a programmable volume.
It is equipped with a “delay” function. After a short press of the “on/off” key the
Main Speaker or Zone Controller is returned to its previous settings (standby or
music) and 4 minutes later the beep signal sounds again.
To cancel the alarm completely the “on/off” key must be pressed for 2 seconds
until a continuous “beep” is heard. At this time the Main Speaker or Zone Controller
returns to its previous settings (standby or music) and the alarm functions ends.
After 4 continuous delays without any key press, the Main Speaker or Zone Controller
returns to its previous settings (standby or music) and the alarm functions ends.
1min.
4min.
bip
bip
bip
1min.
4min.
bip
bip
bip
1min.
4min.
bip
bip
bip
1min.
4min.
bip
bip
bip
IMPORTANT: The alarm is programmed for each zone or room, that is, for each Main
Active Speaker and NOT FOR EACH Remote Control.
4.3. Auto-standby
Each Main Speaker or Zone Controller has the ability to program a time at which it will
automatically go into standby mode on the programmed days and times.

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5. Intercom
IMPORTANT: For the correct and orderly operation of the intercom functions it is
assumed that each zone or room has its own Remote Control linked with its Main
Speaker or Zone Controller.
5.1. Intercom call-response operation mode
Each Remote Control is equipped with a built-in microphone which allows intercom calls to be
made to different zones within the system. These calls are heard on the speakers installed in
the zone(s) where the communication is addressed to.
What to do:
Press the “intercom” key .
Select the zone from the list.
Keep the “intercom” key
pressed while you speak.
At the destination zone the message
will be heard through the speakers
(maximum time 1 minute). If the
destination zone is a group of zones,
the message will be heard
simultaneously at all destinations.
intercom
LIVING
Monday, 04/06/08
11:59
groups
Llamar a...
Group 2
OFFICE
KITCHEN
Group 1
Call to..
LIVING
zones
select
zone
speak
The volume of the received message can be adjusted by programming (see section 5.3). It can
also be adjusted at the time of receipt by simply pressing the volume keys as the intercom call
is received. When the communication has concluded the most recent setting will be stored in
memory.
If a zone is in the DO NOT DISTURB mode intercom calls will not be received.
When the “intercom” key is released the mode becomes hands-free auto-response.
The person who had initiated the conversation is now listening to the response from
the person being addressed.
The zone that had received the intercom call opens his or her microphone while at the
same time the speakers generate the typical “beep” sound to indicate that the
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inadvertent listening). The auto-response feature is active as long as the voice
detector does not detect silence for a period greater than the time defined in the
setting.
bip
bip
bip
This mode is active while the person continues to speak (maximum time: 1 minute). The auto-
response sensitivity and silence time are programmable parameters (see section 5.3).
If the AUTO-RESPONSE feature is deactivated in a zone, hands-free auto-response
will not be activated after receiving an intercom call.
The auto-response feature is not available for intercom calls to groups of zones.
At any time either of the two speakers can request permission to speak by pressing the
“intercom” key or end the communication by pressing the “on/off” key .
In any event the maximum duration of an intercom operation (call + response) is 3 minutes.
If communication is addressed to a group that does exist or to a location where the Main
Speaker or Zone Controller do not have permission to receive calls a message to that effect will
appear on the screen. If the call takes place it means that at least one zone in the selected
group has received the corresponding message.
5.2. Electronic baby monitor
The electronic baby monitor is an intercom call operation that is automatically generated when
the Remote Control built-in microphone detects sound in the room. This feature was designed
for care-giving purposes of persons who cannot access the Remote Control Unit keypad in the
event they wish to communicate (a child, a handicapped person, a senior citizen, for example).
This function is programmed in the zone or room where the monitoring takes place. There can
be several areas or rooms with the baby monitor feature activated. (see section 5.3).