Systemline Multi-room system User manual

MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM
Systemline Modular
Installation Guide
MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM
Installation Guide

PAGE 2
Declaration of Conformity
Systemline Modular has been designed
and independently tested to be in
compliance with the following standards:
BS EN 60065: 1998 / IEC 60065: 1998
(safety) incl. Australian Deviations
EN 55013, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN
55020 (EMC)
AZ/NZS 1053 (Australia/New Zealand
emissions)
47 CFR part 15 (FCC for United States)
Nemko LVD Certificate
EMC/AZ/NZS/FCC (including SEQAL EMC
Certificate &Test Report)
CB Report: (including CENELEC
modifications and national deviations for
Europe)
AUS/NZ deviations CB report appendix:
CB Certification.
Safety
This Symbol is to alert the user to the
presence of dangerous voltages inside
the Systemline Modular Power supplies.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not
dismantle these power supplies.
This symbol is to alert the user of
important operating instructions included
on the CD-Rom accompanying the
Systemline Modular.
Read all the instructions before connecting
or operating the Systemline Modular.
Pay particular attention to the safety
information. Keep this manual so you can
refer to the safety instructions.
WARNING:There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer all servicing issues to
qualified personnel.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not expose the
Systemline Modular to moisture or water.
Do not allow foreign object to get into any
part of Systemline modular. If moisture
or foreign bodies get inside any part,
immediately disconnect the power cord
from the wall. Obtain assistance from a
qualified service person. No objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on any part of Systemline Modular.
That no naked flame sources such as
candles should be placed on any part of
Systemline Modular.
Ventilation should not be impeded.
Ensure that the Systemline modular
components are fitted in accordance with
their individual installation instructions.

PAGE 3
Copyright and
acknowledgements
Copyright © 2002 QED Audio Products Ltd. All
rights reserved.
The information in this guide is believed to be
correct as of the date of publication. However,
our policy is one of continuous development
and so the information is subject to change
without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of QED Audio Products
Ltd.
Systemline is a registered trademark of QED
Audio Products Ltd. Sistema 45 and System 45
are trademarks of AVE s.p.A. All other product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.
QED Audio Products Ltd
Unit 16, Woking Business Park
Albert Drive
Woking
Surrey GU21 5JY
Web: www.qed.co.uk
Terminology
This guide uses the following terminology
to refer to the components of the Systemline
Modular system:
Zone: an audio system in a remote room
or location, typically consisting of a pair of
Systemline Modular ceiling-mounted speakers
and an optional keypad, able to play music
either from the remote system or a local source.
Main zone: the zone connected directly to the
remote system.
Sub-zone: a zone connected as a spur off a
main zone.
Remote system: the hi-fi system providing
audio distributed to each zone.
Hub: distributes audio to and infra-red signals
from multiple zones, required in systems with
more than one main zone.
Multi-room system: An audio or audio visual
system that can be used in any room in the
home. Sometimes colloquially referred to as
a built-in sound system or distributed audio
system.
Expanded zone: A zone where multiple
active speakers are used to distribute sound
over a large area, usually with synchronised
volume control. An expanded zone can also
be configured with two or more areas of
independent volume control (via separate
keypad control).
Multi-source multi-zone: A system where
different audio sources can be played in
different rooms simultaneously
System room:The location of the hi-fi system
providing the audio sources to be distributed
via Systemline Modular.
Local input: Each zone or sub-zone can accept
a local stereo audio input.This input can only
be listened to in that zone, hence the term local.
The actual location of the audio source need
not be local, it could be in another room or
other discreet location.
About this guide
This Systemline Modular System Installation
Guide is aimed at audio installation engineers,
or trained qualified electricians, involved in
the actual installation and interconnection of a
Systemline Modular system. It consists of the
following chapters:
Preparing for the installation gives information
about preparing for a Systemline Modular
installation, including details of the tools and
equipment needed.
Te rminating the wiring and fitting the
Systemline Modular components describes
how to connect and fit all of the components
into a pre-wired home.
Testing the system gives recommended test
procedures to enable you to verify that the
Systemline Modular multi-room system has
been installed correctly.
Configuring the system gives information
about further customisations necessary for sub-
zones and expanded zones.
Tr oubleshooting gives suggested solutions to
problems that may occur with the system.
Finally, Operating the system gives basic
operating instructions for the Systemline
Modular System.

Table of Contents
PAGE 4
1 Preparing for the
installation 5
1.1 Preparing for the installation 5
Tools and equipment 5
2 Terminating the wiring
and fitting the Systemline
Modular Components 6
2.1 Preface 6
2.2 Locating the speaker positions in each zone 7
Locating concealed cables 7
Clearance 7
Beware of joists 7
2.3 Cutting holes for ceiling speakers 8
2.4 Connecting the active (right-channel) ceiling
speaker 8
Connecting the system input 9
Connecting the keypad 9
Connecting the feed to the passive speaker 9
Spare cable 9
2.5 Connections required for additional
functionality 9
Local input 9
Power supply 10
Next (sub-zone) zone 10
2.6 Configuring the active speaker 10
Mono operation 10
Disabling the LED display on IR equipped
speakers 10
2.7 Connecting the PLM2 passive speaker 10
2.8 Fitting the speaker into the ceiling 11
2.9 Fitting and connecting the KPM1 keypad (if
specified) 11
Changing the keypad default setting 12
2.10 Fitting and connecting the local input SIM &
IRM modules (if specified) 12
2.11 Fitting and connecting the hub 13
Mounting the hub and PSU 13
2.12 Connecting a hi-fi system or music source
component 13
Directly connected music source 13
Remotely connected music source 13
2.13 Connecting the PIM power input module for
sub-zones 14
2.14 Wiring for a single-zone system (no hub) 14
3 Testing the system 15
3.1 Test procedure 15
3.2 Completing the installation 15
4 Configuring the system 16
4.1 Setting bass, treble, and minimum/maximum
volume levels 16
4.2 Setting the active speaker for mono
operation 16
4.3 Deactivating the LED display on an IR
equipped speaker 17
4.4 Setting the keypad to enable local input
toggle 17
4.5 Changing addresses for sub-zones and
expanded zones 17
Changing module addresses 18
4.6 Changing the hub setting to accept a direct
input 18
5 Troubleshooting 19
Golden rule 19
Speaker will not come out of standby. The red
standby indicator blinks continuously 19
Speaker will not come out of standby. Red
standby indicator remains illuminated 19
Speaker switches on, with the blue indicator
illuminated, but there is no sound 19
Testing sub-zones 19
Sound breaks up and becomes unstable at
high volume settings 19
Some zones sound too loud when first
switched on 20
6 Operating the system 21
Turning a zone on 21
To adjust the listening volume 21
To select the local source 21
To switch back to system input 21
To mute the system 21
To switch the zone off 21
Sub-zone operation – independent operation 21

PAGE 5
Section 1 •Preparing for the installation
1 Preparing for the installation
This chapter gives information about preparing for a Systemline
Modular installation, including details of the tools and equipment
needed.
1.1 Preparing for the
installation
The starting point for this manual is
an already pre-wired home. If that
is not the case, please refer to the
Systemline Modular planning manual,
which describes in detail how to plan
an installation to first fix stage. It also
includes a description and specification of
each product.
Before starting the installation, please
ensure that you refer to the wiring
schedule (or equivalent document) that
details exactly how the home has been
pre-wired. A wiring schematic, and
parts list should also be available. We
recommend that you ensure that you
have everything that you need before
commencing the installation.
In addition to the Systemline Modular
components, you will also need the
following tools and accessories:
Tools and equipment
•CAT5/CAT6 cable cutting and stripping
tools.
• Cable tester for checking CAT5 cabling for
open circuits and short-circuits.
• IDC CAT5 Katts punch-down tool type 110.
• Jigsaw or pad saw for cutting holes for
ceiling mounting speakers.
•Tools for drilling and fixing wall mounting
boxes.
•Tone generator and cable locating tool.
• Miscellaneous tools, screwdrivers etc.

PAGE 6
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
2.1 Preface
The termination information is correct
regardless of wiring configuration
(keypads and input modules etc are
always connected in the same way).
However, where specific information
is provided, it will refer to the example
multi-zone installation covered in the
Systemline Planning Guide and reprinted
below:
Under-stairs
cupboard
With new construction, the
wall socket point for the
connection of the hi-fi system
would be located alongside
the FM aerial socket in the
lounge or family room.
Loop of
cable
Loop
of cable
Repeat for each of the
other rooms in the
home
Repeat this wiring for
other rooms in the home
(2
(1
(3
(4
(5
(6
(7
(8
2 Terminating the wiring
and fitting the Systemline
Modular Components
This chapter describes how to connect and fit all of the Systemline
Modular components into a pre-wired home.

PAGE 7
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
2.2 Locating the speaker
positions in each zone
Unless the cables for the ceiling speakers
have been left hanging out of the ceiling
(as is common with light fittings), it will
be necessary to locate these positions.
The easiest way is to refer to the marked-
up position of the speakers in the plan of
the home.This should have been done as
part of the first fix installation. If that is not
the case, the following method should be
used to trace the position of the cables.
Locating concealed cables
A CableToneTest set, available from
electrical wholesalers, can be used to
locate concealed cables.
Connect the tone generator to the cable
being tested at the hub location (noting
the correct label for a given room; see
Wiring schedule in the Systemline
Planning Guide), and move the probe
over the ceiling of the selected zone room
until the tone reaches its peak sound level.
The cable should be directly above the
plasterboard at this point.
Note:The above cable tracing technique
will not work with foil-screened stud
walling, metal wall tiles or ceiling panels.
It is recommended that you tackle one
zone room at a time.
Once the speaker positions have been
located and marked on the ceiling by
way of a cross, check the following
considerations. Remember also, that
for some small rooms such as ensuite
bathrooms, only a single mono speaker
may have been provided for.
Clearance
Drill a small diameter hole in the ceiling at
the marked point and check, using a thin
screwdriver or thin rod as a measuring
tool, that there is at least 90mm depth
from the front surface of the ceiling to the
back.
In the very rare instance that there is
insufficient depth, the speakers can be
mounted protruding below the ceiling
using a suitable spacer. For more
information contact QED Audio Products
Ltd.
Beware of joists
Make up an L-shaped test probe using stiff
metal wire or a bent screwdriver. Check
that there is sufficient clearance to cut the
correct diameter hole out of the ceiling. If
during this test the L-shaped probe hits a
joist, drill a second hole close to the first
one, but over to one side away from the
joist.
Note: At this point you should be able to
detect the presence of the CAT5/6 cables
(indeed, these may interfere with your
ability to spin the L-shaped tool around).
Repeat the test to confirm clearance.
L- shaped probe dimensions:
100mm (3.75")
L- shaped probe is obstructed by the joist:
Probe confirms that by using the revised
centre hole, that the 195mm dia hole can
be cut without hitting the joist:
Once the correct position has been
identified, use the template provided and
mark in pencil the correct 195mm (7.75")
diameter hole on the ceiling.
Warning: Please ensure that the ceiling
can withstand the weight of the speakers.

PAGE 8
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
This will not be a problem with new or
good condition ceilings, but beware of
old or cracked ceilings. Also ensure that
if the relevant building regulations call
for the ceiling speakers to be boxed-in or
fitted with a fireproof cover, that this is
adhered to.This is sometimes required to
maintain the integrity of the fire rating of
the ceiling.
2.3 Cutting holes for ceiling
speakers
Once the correct centre hole has been
established, check that the position of this
is complementary to any existing ceiling
fittings and aligned with the other speaker
that makes up the pair. Use this hole to
centre the supplied speaker hole cut-out
template. Use the template to draw the
195mm hole cut-out.
Now drill a hole of about 6 to 8mm just
inside the outer circle.This will enable
the saw to be inserted to start cutting the
hole. Cut the hole carefully and slowly to
avoid chipping the plaster off the ceiling.
The flange of the ceiling speaker bezel will
cover any slight imperfections around the
hole itself.
2.4 Connecting the active
(right-channel) ceiling
speaker
Important:Ta ke the utmost care to ensure
that all wiring termination is correct. Errors
are unlikely to damage the Systemline
Modular system, but they will of course
result in it not working.Time spent here
can save much more time later.
Once the hole has been cut, release all of
the CAT5/6 cables from the ceiling cavity
and just leave them hanging down. Using
a small pair of steps (step ladder), place
the SLM2 speaker face down on the top
step (using a suitable material placed
on the step platform to protect the front
surface of the speaker).
There will normally be between four to six
CAT5/6 cables marked as follows:
• Zone name (eg kitchen)
• Spare + Zone name
•Keypad
•Left speaker
• There may also be a cable marked Local
•There may also be a cable marked Zone
name + Sub-zone out
Note: Each of these cables will require the
outer sleeve to be cut back by about
40mm (1.5"). Do not strip the inner
conductors. A 110 tool will be required for
punch down termination. Do not use any
other method.

PAGE 9
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
Connecting the system input
Connect the cable marked with the zone
name to the system input of the speaker
following the wiring shown below:
System input
Main connection from hub
Connecting the keypad
Note: For IR equipped speakers; the
connection of the KPM1 keypad is
optional.
Keypad
Connectstokeypad
Connect the keypad cable to the keypad
connection (note only 4 wires are used).
Connecting the feed to the passive
speaker
Left speaker
Connect the cable marked Left speaker to
the left-channel speaker output.
Note:The doubling up of each coloured
pair of CAT5/6 wires
Spare cable
The spare cable can be used for a number
of purposes including the connection of
a dedicated power supply, a centralised
local input and as a spare if another cable
is found to be damaged.
Note: No connections are normally made
to the power supply input of the speaker
when used as a main zone.This is because
power is normally relayed via the system
input cable.
2.5 Connections required
for additional
functionality
Local input
Depending on the wiring scheme,
provision might have been made for a
local input.This is one that is exclusive to
the zone. A local input maybe connected
locally in the room, or it may be connected
centrally alongside the hub. Either way,
the local connection must be made at this
point.
Please also note that all eight wires are
connected as this allows an IRM module
to be connected alongside a SIM module
to facilitate IR control of the local source.
If only a single SIM is being fitted with
no IRM then ensure that the 4 unused
cables are cut back and/or insulated at the
module end of the cable:
Local Audio
From SIM
Local IR
From IRM

PAGE 10
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
Power supply
Power supply
From PIM
Not used in main zones.This connection
is normally only used in sub zones or in
expanded zones consisting of more than 1
pair of speakers.
Note: Each coloured pair of CAT5/6 wires
is doubled up.
Next (sub-zone) zone
This connection is used to feed audio and
data to a sub-zone:
NEXT zone
Connects to system input
on nextspeaker
2.6 Configuring the active
speaker
Mono operation
Should it be required to configure the
active speaker for mono operation, move
the switch shown in the diagram below
from the factory default stereo setting to
mono. In this mode, the speaker will mix
both stereo channels into mono sound
reproduction. If a passive speaker is
connected, that too will operate in mono
mode.
Disabling the LED display on IR
equipped speakers
The facility exists on the IR equipped
speaker to extinguish the status LED’s
permanently if desired.This may be
desirable if the customer does not wish to
see the LEDs in a bedroom for example.
Turning off the LEDs does not affect the
speaker’s operation in any other way.
Please refer to Deactivating the LED
display on an IR equipped speaker, page
17, for details on how to do this. Do not
disable LEDs until the system is fully
tested.
2.7 Connecting the PLM2
passive speaker
In contrast to the active speaker, only one
CAT5/6 cable should be trailing from this
speaker hole.

PAGE 11
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
2.8 Fitting the speaker into
the ceiling
•For single active speaker operation (mono
mode), remember to set the speaker to
mono before fitting it into the ceiling; see
Configuring the system, page 16.
• Ensure that the four dog-leg retaining
clamps are rotated inwards to enable the
speaker assembly to slide into the pre-cut
hole.
• Gently raise the speaker up through the
ceiling hole taking care not to strain any of
the cables:
•Rotate the speaker in the ceiling so that
the infra-red eye is aligned nearest to the
likely seating or control position.
•Hold the speaker flush in the ceiling cutout
with one hand.Tighten the four mounting
screws with the other hand until you hear
the tabs click into position, where they will
hold the speaker in place:
23
41
• Continue to tighten the four mounting
screws in rotation until the speaker is held
firmly flush against the ceiling.
Do not over tighten as you may crack the
mounting tabs or strip the screw thread.
• Do not attempt to fit the grille at this stage
(wait until the system has been tested).
•Repeat process for left-hand (passive)
speaker.
Note: Removal of the speaker is the
reverse of the above instructions.The
grille is removed simply by hooking a
suitable tool into the grille and easing off.
2.9 Fitting and connecting
the KPM1 keypad (if
specified)
If a keypad has been specified, this should
be connected as shown:
KPM1 (rear view)
White System 45 KPM1 keypad modules
are supplied already fitted on to a
mounting frame with facia fitted; the
facia must be removed to allow keypad
assembly to be screwed into the back box.
Grey mounting
frame Module
System 45
range facia
Note: Black keypad modules are not
supplied with any facia.These need to be
ordered separately.

PAGE 12
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
Changing the keypad default
setting
Note:The following section is included to
indicate that some setup may be required
although it will not be possible until the
system is powered up and tested.
The factory default setting for the keypad
is for the local input toggle to be disabled.
If therefore, you plan to use a local input
and wish to select it via the keypad you
will need to enable this feature.
To set the keypad to this mode:
• Make sure that the keypad is operating
normally, put the zone into standby – red
LED ON.
• Depress the Oand VOL+ keys on the
keypad simultaneously (both together at
exactly the same time). Hold briefly until
you see the status LEDs flash.
The LEDs will flash to show you the new
sequence which is Blue * Green * Blue *
Red (Mode 2 Local enabled).
To revert to the original Mode 1 (local
disabled) repeat the process and the LED
will flash Red* Blue * Red * Blue.
2.10 Fitting and connecting
the local input SIM
& IRM modules (if
specified)
If a local input has been specified, and
is located within the zone, it should be
connected as shown:
SIM (rear view)
IRM (rear view)

PAGE 13
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
White System 45 SIM & IRM modules are
supplied already fitted on to a mounting
frame with facia fitted.The facia must be
removed to allow assembly to be screwed
into the back box.
Grey mounting
frame Module
System 45
range facia
Repeat the above process for all other
zones.
2.11 Fitting and connecting
the hub
The example given assumes that
connection to the hub will be via a patch
panel in which case the patch panel
should be wired to accept a connection
from each of the zone rooms and should
be marked accordingly. Please note, that if
there is a likelihood that the spare cables
from each zone are to be used, these
should also be connected to the patch
panel. If a patch panel is not used, it will
be necessary to terminate the cables from
each zone into RJ-45 plugs.This should
follow EIA/TIA 568B (identical to AT&T
258A) standard.
Mounting the hub and PSU
The HM1 hub may be screwed directly
to the wall using the mounting brackets
provided, or fitted into a structured wiring
cabinet using alternative brackets (check
web site for details of separately available
brackets to fit a variety of structured
wiring systems).
The cradle for the power supply (supplied)
should be mounted alongside the hub:
The PSM130 plugs into a suitable AC
mains socket, and should be mounted in
its wall-mounted cradle.The DC output
is plugged into the socket on the side of
the hub via the connector on the end of a
flying lead. At this point, the blue LED on
the hub will illuminate.
2.12 Connecting a hi-fi
system or music source
component
There are two ways to do this and they are
described below.
Directly connected music source
A music source maybe located alongside
the hub, in which case it can be connected
to the direct audio left and right inputs
of the hub, with the window emitters
(supplied) plugged directly into the IR-
TX sockets provided on the hub.The
direct IR-TX3 socket is for use with some
equipment that has the capability of a
hard-wired connection. If this connection
is used, it will require the separate
purchase of a suitable lead.
For this configuration, the AUDIO SOURCE
SELECT switch will need to be changed
from the factory default position (REMOTE)
to DIRECT; see Changing the hub setting
to accept a direct input, page 18.This is
done by placing a slim screwdriver in the
slot to gently flip the switch to the
alternative position.
Remotely connected music source
This is the factory default, and in this
instance, the hi-fi system or alternative

PAGE 14
Section 2 •Terminating the wiring
music source will be located in the system
room and this will require a SIM & IRM to
be fitted and connected:
CIM (rear view)
The CIM is supplied with a double size
frame and plate.
White System 45 CIM (SIM & IRM)
modules are supplied already fitted on
to a mounting frame with facia fitted. The
facia must be removed to allow assembly
to be screwed into the back box. See
Fitting and connecting the local input SIM
& IRM modules (if specified), page 12, for
details of how to do this.
Grey mounting
frame Module
System 45
range facia
The music source is then connected to
the audio left and right inputs of the
SIM module, with the window emitters
(supplied) plugged directly into the IR-TX
sockets on the IRM module and attached
to the infra-red receiving window of
the hi-fi system or music source.The
direct IR-TX3 socket is for use with some
equipment that has the capability of a
hard-wired connection. If this connection
is used, it will require the separate
purchase of a suitable lead.
2.13 Connecting the PIM
power input module for
sub-zones
When using a PIM to provide power for a
sub-zone or zone expansion speaker the
connections are as shown:
2.14 Wiring for a single-
zone system (no hub)
Refer to the wiring diagram in chapter
2, A simple one-zone system, of the
Systemline Modular Planning Guide.
Connections should be made as follows:
CIM PIM
(rear view) (side view)
Note:The cable limit is 40m when using a
PSM45.

PAGE 15
Section 3 •Testing the system
3 Testing the system
This chapter gives recommended test procedures to enable you to verify
that the Systemline Modular multi-room system has been installed
correctly and is operating to specification.
• Finally, using the original remote that was
supplied with the hi-fi system, take it to
each of the zone rooms in turn and check
that the system can be controlled via the
infrared link.To check this, try skipping
tracks on the CD player for example.
•To return any zone to standby, just press
the Okey on the remote or keypad.
The Keypad and/or speaker LED where
provided will change back to red. Note: If
the local system input is active you may
need to press the Okey twice to reach
standby.
3.2 Completing the
installation
To complete the installation, go to each
zone room in turn and fit the grilles to the
ceiling speakers. Screw all keypads and
wall modules into their back boxes and fit
the facia plates.
Important: When fitting the grilles to the
active speakers (regardless of whether the
IR is enabled or not) it is vitally important
to align the badge on the grille with the
corresponding small circuit board visible
from the front of the speaker. The grille
without the badge should be used for the
passive speaker.
3.1 Test procedure
• Using a patch cord (assuming that a patch
panel has been used) connect the system
input from the system room to the RJ-45
socket on the hub marked REMOTE AUDIO
IN.This connection is not required if the
direct input to the hub is used.
• Using a patch cord (assuming a patch
panel has been used), connect the first
zone room socket on the patch panel to
the zone 1 input on the hub. Do not at this
stage connect any other zones.
• Ensure that the hi-fi system is connected
to either the direct input or remote input
(see Terminating the wiring, page 6) and
that a continuous music source is playing
(CD or radio).
• Go to the zone 1 room.The keypad LED
should be red (IR enabled speakers will
also display the same colour LED).
• Using the RM1 remote or KPM1 keypad,
press the Okey and the LED will change
from red to blue.The zone is now on and
you should be able to hear music playing
through both the left and right channel
speakers. Check the VOL+/– function and
Mute (RM1 only).
•Repeat the process to connect all other
zones.
• If at any point the system fails to respond
as described, unplug the power supply
from the hub (or simply switch it off at the
wall socket) and refer to Troubleshooting,
page 19.
• Once each zone is operating in the correct
way, plug in a local music source (where
provision has been made) to check each
local input. Press the Lkey on the RM1
remote, and the LED will change to green.
This indicates that local input has been
selected. Note:The zone must be on to
select local input.

PAGE 16
Section 4 •Configuring the system
4 Configuring the system
In most instances, no further configuration will be necessary.The
product will operate immediately, providing that it is wired correctly.
However, if sub-zones or expanded zones are specified, it will be
necessary to configure the system.There is also considerable scope to
further customise the installation.
4.1 Setting bass, treble, and
minimum/maximum
volume levels
One of the features of Systemline
Modular is the ability to set up the audio
parameters for each active speaker pair.
For example if you want to up the bass
and reduce the treble in the bedroom
or limit the maximum volume in the
children’s bedroom it can be done.
The parameters that can be adjusted are
as follows in this order:
•Turn on Volume
• Bass
•Treble
•Max Volume
To setup the speaker carry out the
following steps:
• Ensure that the zone is operating correctly
using the remote and audio can be heard.
•Turn the speaker zone ON using the
remote Okey.
The blue LED will illuminate.
• Depress the Land Okeys on the remote
simultaneously.
A green LED will flash three times and
illuminate alongside the blue LED. If this
doesn’t happen try again.The speaker
system is now in setup mode.
• Using the VOL+ and VOL– keys on the
remote adjust the volume to a level that
you want the system to turn ON at.This
will be the turn ON volume.
•Press the Mute key once to step to the
next parameter.The green LED will flash
twice.
• Using the VOL+ and VOL– keys on the
remote adjust the bass lift/cut to a level
that you want the speakers adjusted to.
•Press the Mute key once to step to the
next parameter.The green LED will flash
twice.
• Using the VOL+ and VOL– keys on the
remote adjust theTreble lift/cut to a level
that you want the speakers adjusted to.
•Press the Mute key once to step to the
next parameter.The green LED will flash
twice.
• Using the VOL+ and VOL– keys on the
remote adjust the Maximum Volume level
that you want the speakers to reach.
•Press the Mute key once to step to the
next parameter.The green LED will flash
three times and the speaker will reset to
standby – ready for use.
Important Note: If a parameter does not
require adjustment, simply press the Mute
key to skip to the next one.
4.2 Setting the active
speaker for mono
operation
Should it be required to configure the
active speaker for mono operation, move
the switch shown in the diagram below
from the factory default stereo setting to
mono. In this mode, the speaker will mix
both stereo channels into mono sound

PAGE 17
Section 4 •Configuring the system
reproduction. If a passive speaker is
connected, that too will operate in mono
mode.
4.3 Deactivating the
LED display on an IR
equipped speaker
Should the LED indicators on the speaker
not be required the following procedure
will disable them:
•Remove the speaker grille (using a
small hooked tool and easing the grille
off) to expose the driver and IR sensor
electronics.
•Locate the jumper labelled LEDs OFF in
the IR sensor printed circuit board.
•To extinguish the LEDs remove the jumper
and reposition on one pin only (for safe
keeping).
•To re-enable the LEDs simply reposition
the jumper across both jumper pins again:
Jumper
4.4 Setting the keypad to
enable local input
toggle
The factory default setting for the keypad
is for the local input toggle to be disabled.
If therefore, you plan to use a local input
and wish to select it via the keypad you
will need to enable this feature.
To set the keypad to this mode:
• Ensure that the keypad is operating
normally, put the zone into standby – red
LED ON.
• Depress the Oand VOL+ keys on the
keypad simultaneously (both together at
exactly the same time). Hold briefly until
you see the status LEDs flash.
The LEDs will flash to show you the new
sequence which is Blue > Green > Blue >
Green > Red (Mode 2 Local enabled).
To revert to the original Mode 1 (local
disabled) repeat the process and the LEDs
will flash Red > Blue > Red > Blue.
4.5 Changing addresses
for sub-zones and
expanded zones
Note: It is normally not necessary to
change this address.
The only time that the address needs to
be changed is for one of the following
reasons:
• Where the infra-red commands can be
received by more than one zone at the
same time (if doors are open and the
zones are next to each other).
• When a sub-zone is specified
(independent volume).
For expanded zones, there is normally no
need to change the address, as there will
be a desire for each of the speakers in the
expanded zone to work in unison.
The only modules that need addressing
are the speaker, keypad, and handset.
However the speaker will automatically
adopt a new address when it receives
commands to do so from either a keypad
or handset.
If you want the sub-zone to operate in
synchronism with the main zone leave
everything as it was shipped.
Note: Ensure that all comments in section
5.1 of the Planning Guide are observed
when fitting expanded zones.

PAGE 18
Section 4 •Configuring the system
Changing module addresses
The only modules that need to be
addressed are the speaker, keypad and
remote. Address changing is very easy.
There are no dip-switches to set and all
modules can have their address changed
without removing the module from the
wall (if it’s already installed).
Remote/Speaker
Note: Don’t change the address unless
you need to for independent sub-zone
operation.
•Press the Oand Mute keys down
simultaneously (both together at exactly
the same time), count to one and release
the keys.
This automatically sets the remote to
address 1. If you want to set the remote
to address 2 press the VOL+ key once to
increment the address to 2.
•To put the remote back into normal
operation, press the Local key once.
Important Note: Set the remote address
with the active speaker powered up. If
the speaker does not have the integrated
IR receiver fitted connect a keypad first.
The reason for this? When you press the
Local key on the remote it sends the new
address information to the speaker so that
it automatically recognises the remote; so
ensure that the speaker IR or keypad can
pick up the remote signal when you press
the Local key to exit the address setup.
Note: Ensure that only the speaker in the
sub-zone you want to change can receive
the signal from the remote. If the main
zone can receive the signal too their
addresses will be the same ‘new’ one!
Keypad/Speaker
Note: Don’t change the address unless
you need to for independent sub-zone
operation.
The keypad must have its address set in
the following way:
• With the keypad connected to the speaker
and the red standby LED ON depress
the Oand VOL- keys simultaneously and
hold for a few seconds until the blue LED
flashes twice.
If the blue LED does not flash or the
system turns ON, try again.
This automatically sets the keypad to
address 1. If you want to set the keypad
to address 2 press the VOL+ key once to
increment the address to 2, one further
time to address 3 and so on.
The blue LED will blink each time the
address is incremented.
•To return the keypad to normal operation
press the Okey.
Note:The keypad will automatically set
the speaker address when you finish
setting the new address so that the two
are in sync. Make sure that the keypad
and remote are set to the same address
for each zone otherwise one of them won’t
work!
4.6 Changing the hub
setting to accept a
direct input
A music source maybe located alongside
the hub, in which case it can be connected
to the direct audio left and right inputs
of the hub, with the window emitters
(supplied) plugged directly into the IR-
TX sockets provided on the hub.The
direct IR-TX3 socket is for use with some
equipment that provides a hard-wired
connection. If this connection is used, it
will require the separate purchase of a
suitable lead.
For this configuration, the AUDIO SOURCE
SELECT switch will need to be changed
from the factory default position (REMOTE)
to DIRECT.This is done by placing a slim
screwdriver in the slot to gently flip the
switch to the alternative position:
REMOTE
DIRECT
AUDIO SOURCE
SELECT

PAGE 19
Section 5 •Troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting
This chapter gives step-by-step troubleshooting procedures, with
suggested solutions, to problems that may occur with the Systemline
Modular System.
Golden rule
Always check cable connections
Speaker will not come out of
standby.The red standby indicator
blinks continuously
The amplifier is short-circuited or
thermally overloaded so the speaker has
switched into self-protection mode.
The most likely cause of the fault is a
short-circuited CAT5 speaker lead to
the left passive speaker, either due to a
damaged cable or crossed connections.
Check the wiring and correct the fault with
the system powered down. Power up the
system again and check the speaker has
reset and the fault is no longer present.
Note:The speaker must be powered
down and back up again to reset the self-
protection feature.
Speaker will not come out of
standby. Red standby indicator
remains illuminated
This may be because the speaker and
remote control or keypad have been set
to two different infra-red addresses. Reset
the infra-red addresses as described in
Changing module addresses, page 18, and
try again.
Speaker switches on, with the
blue indicator illuminated, but
there is no sound
If others zones are working this probably
indicates a break or fault in the wiring
between this zone and the audio
distribution hub.
If no zones are working this probably
indicates a fault in the wiring between the
audio distribution hub and the line-level
input module.
If the speaker has a connection for a local
source, try connecting a local source to
the speaker. If this works it indicates that
the fault is in the wiring between the
speaker and the main system.
Testing sub-zones
If a main zone works, but its sub-zone
doesn’t work, this indicates a fault
between the main zone and the sub-zone.
Sound breaks up and becomes
unstable at high volume settings
If all zones in the system are affected this
is probably due to a faulty power supply,
or a bad connection between the power
supply and the audio distribution hub or
power input module.
•Try an alternative power supply.
• Ensure that you are using a 130W power
supply and not a 45W power supply at the
audio distribution hub.
If only one zone is affected this is most
likely to be due to inadequate power to
the affected speaker.
• Check that the cable length to the affected
speaker does not exceed 50m.
• Check that there is not a loose connection
on the power supply connections to the
affected speaker.
•Try connecting a local 45W power supply
to the affected speaker.
• If the zone is a sub-zone, check that there
is a local 45W power supply for the
sub-zone, and that it is switched on and
connected correctly.

PAGE 20
Section 5 •Troubleshooting
Some zones sound too loud when
first switched on
The start-up volume is configurable for
each active speaker.
• Adjust the start-up volume of the zone
as described in Setting bass, treble, and
minimum/maximum volume levels, page
16.