Leviton Hi-fi 2 User manual

Digital Whole Home Audio

Distribution System

Hi-FiTM 2

User Guide

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FEATURES - Hi-FiTM 2 SYSTEM

• Includes 8 audio source inputs and 8 ampliﬁed audio zones

• Optional Hi-Fi2 Expansion Kit adds 8 more zones (16 total)

• Super efﬁcient digital ampliﬁcation with 50-watts per zone

• Built-in universal power supply

• Includes 8 VSC keypads with graphical display

• Includes 4 Remote Input Modules (RIM) with IR output

• Equipped with 2 variable outputs for additional ampliﬁcation

• Includes a serial port and Ethernet port for control

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

• WARNING: TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltages.

• WARNING: TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY never touch uninsulated wires or

terminals unless the wiring has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

• Do not use this product near water - e.g., near a tub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Never install communications wiring or components during a lightning storm.

• Never install communications components in wet locations unless the components are designed

speciﬁcally for use in wet locations.

• Use caution when installing or modifying communications wiring or components.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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CONTENTS

Precautions ..........................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: ............................................................................... 1

Introduction..........................................................................................................2

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 2

Operation..............................................................................................................3

ZONE ON/OFF ........................................................................................................................ 3

ALL ZONES OFF .................................................................................................................... 3

SETTING ZONE VOLUME...................................................................................................... 3

SOURCE SELECTION ............................................................................................................ 4

TRANSPORT CONTROLS ..................................................................................................... 4

ZONE MENU ........................................................................................................................... 4

Setting Zone Balance Level ...............................................................................................................................5

Setting Zone Bass Level ....................................................................................................................................5

Setting Zone Treble Level ..................................................................................................................................5

Setting Zone Loudness ......................................................................................................................................5

Setting the Brightness ........................................................................................................................................6

Initial Volume Setting .........................................................................................................................................6

Page Volume Setting .........................................................................................................................................6

ADVANCED MENU ................................................................................................................. 7

Setting the Audio Zone.......................................................................................................................................8

Source Connection Status Settings ...................................................................................................................8

Source Gain Settings .........................................................................................................................................9

IR Passthrough ..................................................................................................................................................9

IR........................................................................................................................................................................9

IR FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 10

Locally Processed IR .......................................................................................................................................10

Using the IR Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................10

IR Passthrough ................................................................................................................................................11

IR Output..........................................................................................................................................................11

Connecting Your Music Source .......................................................................12

Page / Mute.........................................................................................................13

Zone Grouping...................................................................................................13

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Precautions

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.

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. This product should not be used near water (.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.).

6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

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. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into

your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement.

10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

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, a 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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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your new Hi-FiTM 2 by LEVITON audio distribution system. You are

about to enjoy the freedom and convenience of listening to and sharing music from your

stereo, iPod™, satellite radio, digital cable TV, computer, CD player, or any other music source

in any room in your home.

Hi-Fi 2 by LEVITON is an 8-source, 8-zone (expandable to 16 zones) audio distribution system

that powers speakers through digital amplification. Its modular design gives you the flexibility

for expansion as your needs change.

General

Each of the eight possible audio sources is connected directly to Remote Input Modules (RIM)

in rooms that will have music sources that you wish to use. When you plug any music source

into a RIM using a standard stereo input jack, it can be shared with any room that has a

Volume-Source Control (VSC). Additionally, each RIM features a routed IR emitter jack and

includes a flasher to allow you to use the remote control of your source equipment in any room

that has a VSC.

The audio sources can be selected and controlled by any VSC. The VSC provides the ability to

change the power state, volume setting, balance setting, treble setting, bass setting, and

loudness setting for the respective audio zone. The brightness of the display and the initial

volume setting and paging volume settings for each audio zone can also be configured.

The VSC allows you to view metadata feedback (album, artist, and track) and allows for basic

transport controls (play, pause, next track, and previous track) for supported sources.

Additionally, each VSC includes an IR receiver that allows you to remotely control the Hi-Fi 2

system and/or audio sources from any audio zone in the house.

You can also use the VSC to control advanced features of Hi-Fi 2. Using the Advanced Menu,

you can set the connection status and source gain for each source, whether IR is enabled or

disabled, and whether IR is passed to the connected audio sources.

Furthermore, Hi-Fi 2 by LEVITON can plug and play with LEVITON OmniTM and LuminaTM

home control systems. When connected, the LEVITON controller can set the source and

volume of each audio zone for parties, watching TV, morning news, or any other activity. Any

changes made to the power state, volume, or source at a VSC will be updated on the

LEVITON controller and displayed on an LEVITON OmniTouchTM touchscreen.

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Operation

When an audio zone is turned on and the Volume-Source Control (VSC) in that zone is idle,

the display will show the current source in the respective audio zone on the top line. When

connected to a supported source that provides metadata, the bottom line will display the artist,

album, and/or track.

Kitchen iPod

Zone On/Off

The Power button is used to turn the respective audio zone on and off. When the audio zone

is off, the display on the respective VSC is blank. To turn the audio zone on, press the Power

button. The display will show the current audio source and the volume will be set to the

configured Initial Volume for the respective audio zone. To turn the audio zone off, press the

Power button.

All Zones Off

If you wish to turn all audio zones off, press the Power button and hold it for 2 seconds. All

audio zones on the Hi-Fi 2 system are turned off.

Setting Zone Volume

Press the Volume +button to increase the volume in the respective audio zone. Press the

Volume –button to decrease the volume in the respective audio zone. While the volume is

being adjusted, the display on the VSC will show a volume bar with the current volume

represented on the bar.

If the audio zone is currently muted, adjusting the volume using either the Volume +or Volume

-buttons turns mute off and audio is heard at the current volume setting.

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Source Selection

To change the audio source in a zone, press src (source) button to cycle through all available

audio sources. Each time the button is pressed and then released, the next available source is

displayed. If a particular source is not connected, it will not be displayed and you will not have

the option of connecting the VSC to that source. Once the last source is reached, pressing

again will bring you back to the first source connected to the system.

Transport Controls

The VSC allows you to issue basic transport control commands (play, pause, next track, and

previous track) on supported audio sources. When connected to a supported audio source,

you can issue these transport control commands using button combinations. Pressing and

holding the src button acts as a function key that transforms the functions of the +, –, and

Power buttons, as follows:

Press and hold the src button, then press: + button play the next track

Press and hold the src button, then press: – button play the previous track

Press and hold the src button, then press: Power button toggle between play and pause

Zone Menu

The Zone Menu is used to adjust the balance, bass, treble, loudness settings, initial volume,

and paging volume for a audio zone and brightness of the display. To access the Zone Menu,

simultaneously press and hold the Volume +and Volume –buttons.

Display System Setting Default Value Range

Balance 0 -10 to 10

Bass 0 -10 to 10

Treble 0 -10 to 10

Loudness Enabled Press –to disable

Press +to enable

Brightness 2 1 to 5

Initial Volume 20

0 – Resume last

volume

2 to 100

Page Volume 40 0 to 100

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If there is no interaction with the VSC for more than 20 seconds, the menu will be exited and

the display will revert back to the source setting. You can also manually exit from the Zone

Menu by pressing and holding the src button for 2 seconds.

Press and release the src button to advance to the next menu item.

Press the Power button to go back to the previous menu item.

Press the + button to adjust the current item.

Press the –button to adjust the current item.

Setting Zone Balance Level

The Balance setting allows you to change the balance levels for the left and right speakers in

the respective audio zone. To change the balance level setting, press the +button (1 to 10) to

attenuate the left channel. Press the –button (-1 to -10) to attenuate the right channel.

After modifying the Balance setting, press and release the src button to advance to the Bass

menu item.

Setting Zone Bass Level

The Bass setting allows you to change the bass level for the respective audio zone. To change

the bass level setting, press the +button (1 to 10) to increase the bass level and press the –

button (-1 to -10) to decrease the bass level. The bass level can range from -10 to 10.

After modifying the Bass setting, press and release the src button to advance to the Treble

menu item.

Setting Zone Treble Level

The Treble setting allows you to change the treble level for the respective audio zone. To

change the treble level setting, press the +button (1 to 10) to increase the treble level and

press the –button (-1 to -10) to decrease the treble level. The treble level can range from -10

to 10.

After modifying the Treble setting, press and release the src button to advance to the

Loudness menu item.

Setting Zone Loudness

The Loudness setting allows you to increase or decrease the intensity of the audio output for

the respective audio zone. To change the loudness level setting, press the +button to enable

the loudness level and press the –button to disable the loudness level.

After modifying the Loudness setting, press and release the src button to advance to the

Brightness menu item.

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Setting the Brightness

The Brightness setting allows you to increase or decrease the brightness level of the display.

To change the brightness level setting, press the +button to increase the brightness level and

press the –button to decrease the brightness level of the display. The brightness level can

range from 1 to 5.

After modifying the Brightness setting, press and release the src button to advance to the

Initial Volume menu item.

Initial Volume Setting

The Initial Volume setting allows you to set the starting volume level whenever the respective

audio zone is turned on. To change the initial volume setting, press the + button to increase

the initial volume setting and press the – button to decrease the initial volume setting.

To have the initial volume start at the volume that the respective audio zone was set to when it

was last turned off, set the initial volume to “0”. This essentially allows you to use the Power

button on the VSC as a mute function to quickly silence the audio zone. Then, when the audio

zone is turned back on, the volume will resume at its previous level.

After modifying the Initial Volume setting, press and release the src button to advance to the

Page Volume menu item.

Page Volume Setting

The Page Volume setting allows you to set the paging volume for the respective audio zone.

Thus, when the Page input is activated, Source 8 will act as the paging input source and the

audio will be transmitted at this volume setting. To change the page volume setting, press the

+ button to increase the page volume setting and press the – button to decrease the page

volume setting.

A setting of “0” means that the respective audio zone will be muted when the Page input is

activated. This setting must be performed at the VSC in each audio zone and is applicable to

that particular zone.

After modifying the Page Volume setting, press and release the src button to exit the menu.

The display will revert back to the source setting.

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu is used to set the audio zone for the VSC, to adjust the connection status

and source gain for each source, whether IR is passed to the audio sources, and whether IR is

enabled or disabled. To access the Advanced Menu, with the VSC turned off, press and hold

the src button for 2 seconds. The respective audio zone will turn on and you will be able to

adjust the following settings.

Display System Setting Default Value Range

Zone Setting for

VSC Zone 1 1 to 16

Source 1