Nuvo NV-E6MS User manual

E SERIES NV-E6MS/NV-E6XS
MULTI-SOURCE/ MULTI-ZONE AUDIO
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
OWNERS MANUAL
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THIS APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES) SHALL BE
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SOUND LEVEL db FLOW
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CAUTION:
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USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC
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IMPORTANT
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the
unit.
4. All operating instructions should be followed.
. This product should not be used near water, i.e., bathtub, sink, swimming
pool, wet basement, etc.
6. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere
with proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or
placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.
7. This product should not be placed near a source of heat, such as a
stove, radiator, or another heat-producing amplifier.
8. Connect only to a power supply of the type indicated on the back of the
amplifier near the power supply cord.
9. Do not break off the ground pin of the power supply cord.
10. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk on
or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for
cuts or signs of stress, especially at the point where the cord exits the
unit.
11. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is unused
for long periods of time.
12. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support
should be provided.
13. Metal parts and vinyl covering may be cleaned with a damp rag.
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.
1 . This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
C. The unit does not operate correctly.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
16. The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service work
must be done by a qualified service technician for warranty repairs.
CAUTION
THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE POWER RESERVE FOR PLAYING MODERN MUSIC THAT MAY
REQUIRE OCCASIONAL PEAK POWER. EXTENDED OPERATION AT
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM POWER IS NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE THIS
COULD DAMAGE THE ASSOCIATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM. PLEASE BE
AWARE THAT MAXIMUM POWER CAN BE OBTAINED. WITH VERY LOW
SETTINGS OF THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROLS IF THE INPUT SIGNAL
IS VERY STRONG.
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:
ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE WITHIN 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.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN
THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO
PERSONS.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

Congratulations on your purchase of the NUVO E Series audio distribution system. The E Series offers the newest
in multi- one/multi-source audio technology in an attractive, easy-to-install, and simple-to-use package.
The E Series system is designed for the home owner. Its attractive, backlit keypads are elegant, easy-to-operate,
and able to be customi ed for any installation. Included with each keypad are molded, screwless cover plates in
white, ivory, almond and black, to best match your homes decor in every room. Also included with each keypad
are thirty preprinted, interchangeable buttons, which allow the system to be specifically tailored for each installation.
Using the E Series is as easy as the push of a button. The E6M amplifier is designed to be turned on and left on.
Each one can then be turned on or off independently, or all ones can be turned off simultaneously by using the
ALL OFF command at any one of the keypads. Individual volume control and mute for each one is also as easy
as the push of a button.
For the ultimate convenience, each E Series system includes an NV-RC1 infrared (IR)remote control. Complete
control of audio source selection, volume, mute, or the innovative ALL OFF function are in the palm of your hand.
Aim your RC1 remote at the IR receiver on the keypad, press the button for the command you desire, and the E
Series does the rest.
The built-in IR repeater allows for direct access to all of your audio source equipment by utili ing the individual
audio components hand-held remote, or you can enjoy the convenience of having all of the commands of your
audio source equipment in one universal learning remote. In addition, the RC1 remote is the perfect tool for teaching
all of the functions of the E Series keypads to any learning remote control, so you have complete control of not
only the E Series system, but of all your individual audio components from any room of the house.
The following pages of the manual are step-by-step instructions for installing the E Series in your home. We suggest
that you read and understand this installation guide in its entirety before installing your NUVO E Series system.
Proper installation will insure years of audio enjoyment.
INTRODUCTION
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NUVO Mod l NV-E6MS/NV-E6XS Syst m Compon nts
NV-E6MS: Main Audio Distribution Syst m
Part # D scription Qty
NV-E6M Six Source Distribution Amplifier 1
NV-RC1 IR Remote Control 1
NV-EKP Backlit Keypad 6
NV-EZP Multi-port Connection 1
NV-VEC Mini Mouse IR Emitter with Feedback LED 4
NV-NC1 10 ft. Network Cable 1
NV-E6XS: Expand r Audio Distribution Syst m
Part # D scription Qty
NV-E6X Expander Distribution Amplifier 1
NV-RC1 IR Remote Control 1
NV-EKP Backlit Keypad 6
NV-AI2 Audiolink Interconnect Cable 1
NV-DI3 Datalink Interconnect Cable 1

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The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain
on. The power button supplies power to the system.
Each one can then be turned on or off independently.
This blue LED (light-emitting diode) will remain lit as
long as the power button is engaged. Note that once
the system is installed, it is designed to be left on.
These LEDs indicate the power status of each one.
Once in standby mode, each one has the ability to be
powered up or down independently.
POWER Button:
Stand By LED:
Zon Status LED:
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The E Series amplifier accepts up to six audio sources. These can
accept any audio component capable of supplying a line level signal.
Preamp lineouts for each one allow you to easily use an additional
amplifier to power additional speakers in a one. Only use one pair
of 8-ohm speakers per one.
Individual stereo speaker outputs provide 20 watts output per channel
to each one.
This multi-pin connection is used to transfer the audio information from
the E Series main amplifier to the expander amplifier. This output is
used to expand the system to twelve ones.
These outputs transfer IR signals from the ones to your source
components. They are routed odd and even so that when source
1, 3, or 5 is selected at any of the keypads, the IR outputs 1, 3, and 5
all flash IR commands. Similarly, when source 2, 4, or 6 is
selected at any of the keypads, the IR outputs 2, 4, and 6 all flash.
The Sum output always flashes IR commands regardless of the
source selected.
These four LEDs indicate the operation of the systems MPU. They
also indicate correct communication through the system.
A single Cat-5 wire terminated with an RJ45 connector carries all the
information from the individual ones to the main amplifier.
This multi-pin connection transfers all the digital information from the
main amplifier to the expander amplifier. This output is used to expand
the system from six to twelve ones.
This input temporarily mutes the system when the pins are shorted by
a dry contact closure.
Detachable power cord connects the system to an external AC power
supply.
Audio Sourc Inputs:
Pr amp LINEOUTS:
Sp ak r Outputs:
Audiolink:
Rout d IR Outputs:
Diagnostic LEDs:
RJ45 Input:
Datalink:
Mut Input:
AC:
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The E Series keypad comes with four molded, replaceable covers in
white, ivory, almond, and black.
The selected source button remains a backlit green until a new source
is selected or the one is turned off. A flashing source button indicates
that the one is muted.
Each keypad comes with 30 preprinted replaceable buttons, so the
system can be customi ed for the homeowner.
Each keypad plugs into a dedicated Cat-5 wire using an RJ45 phone
jack. The system operates on standard EIA/TIA 568A wiring.
This turns the entire system off from any of the one keypads.
Each one can be individually turned on or off.
Each one can be individually muted. The source selection button
will flash indicating a muted one.
The musics volume may be increased or decreased individually in
each one.
Infrared commands can be used to control the E Series system as
well as individual source functions.
E Series Keypad
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Sourc S l ction:
Sourc Buttons:
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ALL OFF Button:
Zon ON/OFF Button:
Mut Button:
Volum Button:
IR R c iv r:
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Num ric K ypad:
ALL OFF Button:
Volum Button:
IR Emitt r:
Zon ON/OFF Button:
Zon Mut Button:
This allows you to easily switch between the NUVO E Series System
and any of the three NUVO 3-IN-1 Tuners.
Use the numeric keypad to change audio sources.
Turn off the entire system via IR.
This allows IR control of the individual volume in each one.
Use the RC1 remotes IR emitter to directly control the E Series system
or to teach the system control functions to any learning remote control.
Individual ones may be turned on or off via IR.
Use the remote control to individually mute a one.
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INSTALLING YOUR E SERIES
SYSTEM
I. Installing and T rminating Cabl s
The basic installation requires two different types of
cables. The keypads communicate with the E6M
amplifier through Cat-5 data cable (4 twisted-pair). This
cable is terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors.
The wiring scheme is standard EIA/TIA 568A, which is
a standard for computer networking (see Fig. 1). These
cables are routed in walls, crawl spaces, or attics, and
go from the location of each keypad to the location of
the E-Z Port hub.
It is important to us a high-quality crimptool to
assur th b st possibl conn ctions. T sting ach
t rmination with a Cat-5 cabl t st r is crucial b for
installing th k ypads. Improp rly wir d cabl can
damag th E6M amplifi r or th k ypads.
The second type of cable used is AWG 16-2 or 16-4
speaker cable (AWG 14-gage can be used as well).
These are routed in the walls, crawl spaces, or attics,
and go from the location of a speaker to the location of
the E6M amplifier. These cables are terminated at the
E6M using the supplied 4-pin terminal block connectors.
Using mor than on pair of 8-ohm sp ak rs is not
r comm nd d. Doing so could ov rh at and damag
th amplifi r and will void th warranty.
Wh n routing th Cat-5 and sp ak r cabl s, b
car ful to avoid running th m in parall l with any
oth r cabl s, such as AC, low voltag lighting, or
hom automation.
Important Not : This unit g n rat s larg amounts
of h at so pl as r m mb r to allow for ad quat
v ntilation. Th top cl aranc must b at l ast 1
inch (25mm).
After stripping the insulation off a portion of
the Cat-5, untwist the wires and fan them
out in the correct color order from left to
right. Each of the RJ-45 connectors is
terminated in the following pin order again
from left to right.
Pin #
1. Green Stripe
2. Green
3. Orange Stripe
4. Blue
5. Blue Stripe
6. Orange
7. Brown Stripe
8. Brown
Not : Colors list d as Strip  ar a whit
wir with a color d strip . In oth r words,
Orang Strip is a whit wir with orang
strip s.
Fig. 1: 568A Cat-5 wiring sch m

Fig. 2: E-Z Port Backsid
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The location of the E-Z Port is mostly determined by where
you locate the E6M amplifier. All Cat-5 cables should be
terminated and routed to this location. Once this is done,
installation of the E-Z Port is easy.
Plug each of the keypad cables into one of fifteen available
jacks on the back of the E-Z Port (Fig. 2). The jacks are
numbered 1-15, although order is not important to the
systems operation.
Once all the Cat-5 cables are plugged into the E-Z Port,
it can then be easily mounted into any commercially
available dual-gang J-box or mud ring.
Once you have installed the E-Z Port, connect it to the E6M
using the supplied 10 ft. Cat-5 cable supplied with the package
(Fig. 3).
Both RJ45 connectors are wired identically with the 568A wiring
scheme, so either end is connected to the E-Z Port, with the
opposite end connecting to the Network Input on the back of
the E6M.
If the supplied network cable is too short or too long, you can
make your own using the 568A wiring scheme outlined in Fig.
1, page 6.
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EVEN NUMBERED OUTPUTS ARE IDENTICAL (TIED TOGETHER)
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E-Z Port Fac Plat
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II. Installing th E-Z Port Hub
Cat-5 cabl s from k ypads.
III. Conn cting th E6M to th E-Z Port

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Each piece of source equipment is connected to the E6M
amplifier with RCA cables. These go from the RCA output
on the back of the source equipment to the RCA source inputs
on the back of the E6M (Fig. 4).
Any unused inputs should be shorted-circuited with the
supplied RCA shunts. This prevents any possibility of
crosstalk between the sources.
Fig. 4: Sourc Inputs
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IR commands are transferred from the E6M amplifier
to the source equipment via mini IR mouse emitters.
Four of these are supplied with your E Series system.
The emitters are plugged into the IR Emitter Outputs
(Fig. 5).
Outputs 1-6 are routed to the odd and even sources.
In other words, if source 1, 3, or 5 is selected at the
keypad, then emitters 1, 3, and 5 all flash, as does the
Sum output. If source 2, 4, or 6 is selected, then
emitters 2, 4, and 6 all flash, as does the Sum output.
IR source routing allows you to have two identical
sources and still have independent control of those two
sources.
If IR r p ating is n d d whil th zon is turn d
OFF, only th 1, 3, 5, and Sum outputs ar
activ .
Fig. 5: IR Emitt r Outputs
Th NV-VEC mitt r flash r has an
adh siv pad that attach s dir ctly
ov r th IR r c iv r window on th
sourc quipm nt.
RCA Shunts ar provid d with th E6M
and E6X packag s and should b us d
to short-circuit any unus d sourc inputs.
IV. Attaching Sourc Equipm nt to th E6M
V. Conn cting th IR Emitt rs