URC HDA-4100 User manual

HDA-4100
Owner’s Manual
Total Control HDA-4100
Owner’s Manual

Total Control HDA-4100
Owner’s Manual
Overview....................................................................................................................... 1
Features & Benefits..................................................................................................... 1
Parts & Pieces ............................................................................................................. 2
Front Panel Descriptions ........................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Description .............................................................................................. 5
Installation Instructions............................................................................................. 6
Connecting peakers ................................................................................................. 7
Network etup............................................................................................................. 8
HDA Modules ............................................................................................................... 9
pecifications ............................................................................................................ 10
AFETY PRECAUTION ............................................................................................ 12
Important afety Instructions.................................................................................. 13
Caution ........................................................................................................................ 13
Federal Communications Commission.................................................................. 14
Interference tatement ............................................................................................ 14
Warning! ..................................................................................................................... 14
FCC Caution ................................................................................................................ 14
Limited Warranty tatement.................................................................................... 15
End User Agreement ................................................................................................. 17
Table of Contents
Congratulations!
The HDA-4100 Multi-Zone Amplifier is one of URC’s powerful yet exible amplier!
This document highlights product features, L D status conditions, basic installation, and
general speaker wiring instructions.
For questions on how this device operates contact your certified URC Integrator or
URC’s Technical upport Team!
Technical Suppor t
Toll Free: 800-904-0800
Main: 914-835-4484
[e-mail]
H o u r s : 9 : 0 0 a m - 6 p m E S T M - F

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Overview
URC’s HDA-4100 Multi-Zone amplier delivers incredible performance, reliability, and
powerful amplication making it the perfect audio distribution system for any home or
business. The HDA-4100 can provide audio in up to four (4) stereo zones,eight (8)
mono zones, or any combination of both.
The HDA-4100 Multi-Zone amplier is designed with ICEpower technology to provide
a robust, cool running distributed audio system.
Using URC’s HDA ampliers in conjunction with URC architectural in-ceiling
speakers delivers an incredible high-delity audio experience throughout the
home or business.
HDA products are NOT compatible with URC’s legacy Total Control ampliers (DMS).
Features & Benefits
• Flexible Multi-Zone Configuration: With support of up to four (4) powered
stereo zones, up to eight (8) mono zones, or any combination.
• HDA Audio treams: This device supports up to four (4) audio sources that are
converted into a digital “high resolution” audio stream over the network.
• ource haring: Any zone controlled via an HDA amplier or I/O device has
access to the system’s HDA Audio Streams.
• 100W of Power at 8Ω (200W per zone) driven by IC power modules to provide
a high-delity audio experience.
• Flexible Zone Linking: Link one or more zones on the y via Total Control’s
Rooms Menu or have your programmer congure a “Party Mode” button.
Room Linking is an easy way to distribute audio across the system.
• Integrated Audio ensor: ach available input on the HDA-4100 has built-in
audio sensing capabilities. These sensors can be used to trigger programmed
events or activities.
• Zone Input Ducking: The HDA-4100 has the ability to “fade in” an audio input
over the currently selected audio input.
The perfect solution to briey lower the volume on the current source to make
an audio announcement or doorbell chime.
• Rack-mountable with included rack ears.

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Parts & Pieces
Included with the HDA-4100 is the following:

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Front Panel Descriptions
There are three (3) L Ds on the front panel of the HDA-4100:
1. Power LED: Indicates one (1) of the following:
• olid Blue: Power has been applied to the device and it has
successfully initialized.
• Off: Power has been removed from the device.
2. tatus LED: Indicates one (1) of the following:
• olid Blue: The device has been programmed with Total Control software
and is ready for operation.
• Blinking Blue: The device is receiving a download from the Total Control
programming software.
• Blinking Green: The device is receiving a rmware upgrade, this light
continues to blink until the update is fully applied.
• Off: The device has not been programmed with Total Control software.
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3. Ethernet LED: Indicates one (1) of the following:
• olid Blue: The device has received an IP address from the local network.
• Blinking Blue: The device is connected to the local network; however, it
has not received an IP address.
• Off: The device is not connected to the local network.
4. Reset Button: There are two (2) ways to press this button:
• ingle Press: Tap the Reset button to power cycle the device.
• Factory Reset: Press-n-hold the Reset button for 10 seconds or more.
This option cannot be reversed, once the device has been factory defaulted
it requires re-programming.
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Rear Panel Description
Below are the available connections on the rear of the HDA-4100:
1. LAN: Full duplex gigabit LAN (only), for audio streaming and zone control (Wi-Fi
NOT available, device must be hard-lined to the network.
2. Audio Inputs: The HDA-4100 Multi-Zone Amplier contains four (4) RCA
(single ended) stereo inputs.
3. Assignable Preamplifier Outputs: Two (2) assignable preamplier outputs,
each with 12V programmable triggers are capable of 150mA of current.
4. Zone peaker Outputs: Supports up to four (4) stereo (L + R) zones, eight (8)
mono zones, or any combination of stereo/mono zones (phoenix connector).
5. AC Main Power: Connect the supplied power cable to provide the HDA-4100
with power.
lotted-styled screws are
used to secure the speaker wire
to the terminal block/phoenix
style connector.
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Installation Instructions
The HDA-4100 Multi-Zone Amplier comes with rack-mounting ears and can be installed
in a 2U rack space.
Installing the HDA-4100 in a Rack:
1. Using a cross-head screw driver, remove the HDA-4100’s feet from the
bottom of the device.
2. Attach the rack ears to the left and right sides of the amplier using the
supplied screws.
Align the rack ears to the sides of the HDA-4100 aligning the three (3)
screw inserts with the slots on the left and right sides of the devices.
Turn all three (3) cross-styled screws clockwise until the rack ears are
secured onto the device’s chassis.
3. Install into the rack (2U rack space) and connect cabling.
4. Use the supplied cross-styled screws (4) to secure the HDA-4100 (with rack
ears installed) to the equipment rack.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage, maintain adequate ventilation
space to the sides of the amplier.
Ampliers can be stacked vertically, but assure that
the device is NOT placed next to other components or
against the side of a cabinet. Doing so may block
ventilation openings.

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Connecting peakers
The HDA-4100 Multi-Zone Amplifier can power up to four (4) stereo zones, eight (8)
mono zones or any combination of stereo/mono.
To connect speaker wire:
1. Connect the speaker wire to the positive (red) and negative (black) to the wire
terminals available on the speaker (be mindful of proper polarity).
Please refer to the manufacture’s owner’s manual for specic instructions on
wiring the speaker.
2. Loosen the integrated slotted-style screws (turn counter-clockwise) and remove
the phoenix connector from the terminal block on the HDA-4100.
3. Secure the speaker wire into the phoenix connector (using the integrated
slotted-styled screws), and reinsert it into the terminal block.
4. Using the integrated slotted-styled screws on the
left and right sides of the phoenix connector
(image at the right), secure the phoenix
connector to the terminal block.
CAUTION! Verify the polarity of the
speakers and the wires before
returning the phoenix connector into
the terminal block on the amplier.
6.5” SP-6EX
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Network etup
When using more than one (1) HDA devices, URC’s HDA- W5 Network witch is
REQUIRED on the local network.
For more information of the HDA- W5 Network witch, please refer to the
HDA-SW5 Owner’s Manual.
Although 3rd Party AVB switches may be utilized, they are not supported by
URC’s Technical Support team.
Connecting the HDA-4100 to the Network:
1. Connect an ethernet cable to an available LAN port on the head-end
network switch.
If no switch is connected to the network then connect the ethernet cable to
an available LAN port on the local router (Luxul preferred).
2. Connect the ethernet cable from the previous step to any available LAN port
on the HDA- W5.
3. Connect another ethernet cable to an available LAN port on the
HDA- W5 Network witch.
4. Connect the ethernet cable from the previous step to the ethernet port
found at the rear of the HDA-4100 (page 5).
5. Congure the HDA-4100 to a DHCP/MAC reservation within the local
router and program the device into the new or existing Total Control system.
Acertified URC integrator is REQUIRED to integrate the HDA-4100 into
a new or existing Total Control system.
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HDA-4100
Local Router HDA-SW5 Network Switch

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HDA Modules
URC’s HDA line of products contains several two-way modules that are accessible
from any graphical user interface.
These modules serve a variety of residential and commercial applications providing
end-users with advanced functionality directly from any URC interface.
For specic instructions on how to use these HDA modules, please refer to the
HDA User’s Guide.
The following modules are supported by the HDA-4100 Multi-Zone Amplier:
• Room Volume Module
• Room / Zone EQ Module
• Volume Mixer Module
• Announcement Module
• Input tatus
• Amplifier tatus
• Zone tatus
Room / Zone Status
Amplifier Status
Room / Zone EQ
Announcements
Not all HDA modules are displayed at
the right, for full details on how these
modules, refer to the
HDA User’s Guide.

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pecifications
General:
Audio Inputs:
• Four (4) RCA analog (unbalanced) inputs with audio sensing
capabilities
Zone Speaker Outputs:
• Four (4) tereo amplifier output channels /Eight (8) mono output
channels (any zone can be set to stereo or two [2] independent
mono zones)
• Two (2) assignable pre-amp outputs including two (2) 12VDC
150mA triggers
Rate Wattage Per Channel:
• 100 W per channel @ 8Ω
• 200 W per channel @ 4Ω
Height x Width x Depth:
• 3.5” (without feet) x 17.25” x 12|
Weight:
• 11 lbs 14 oz

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Audio:
• Frequency Response: ±0.4 dB, 10Hz - 20kHz, all loads 4Ω - 8Ω
• ignal to Noise Ratio: >100 dB
• High &low pass filters per zone
• Each Zone supports a fully customizable 5-band parametric EQ
• Permanent Zone Grouping (also between multiple ampliers)
• 96 kHz / 24-bit streaming
• Ducking input capability
• Page event support
• tore up to 10 .WAV files in each amplier (for doorbell ring and/or trigger
alert chimes)
Thermal:
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 86°F
• Humidity: Maximum 85%
• torage: -40°F to 140°F
Power:
• AC Main Power: Universal mains 100-240VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 100-240W AC 50-60Hz 6A

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AFETY PRECAUTION
Risk of electric shock
do not open
A U T I O N
To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer service to a qualified
service professional
caution
WARNING:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
TO REDU E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELE TRI
SHO K, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIAN E
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To prevent electrical shock,
match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully inset.
A U T I O N
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Important afety Instructions
• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the apparatus is operated.
• Retain Instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
• READ all warnings!
• FOLLOW all instructions.
• In the event of malfunction, unplug IMMEDIATELY.
• Do NOT use the apparatus near WATER.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT BLOCK any ventilation openings.
• Do NOT install the apparatus upside down.
• Do NOT install inside any type of ventilation or AC duct.
• Do NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• 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. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• ONLY use the attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Use ONLY with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
• Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug I
damaged, 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.
Caution
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufcient ventilation:
20 centimeters
• The product is used in moderate climates.
• Do not expose the unit dripping or splashing uids, do not place objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

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Federal Communications Commission
Interference tatement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning!
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
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Limited Warranty tatement
1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that URC equipment
purchased directly from URC or from an authorized URC dealer or distributor
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage
for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase of the product by the
end-user, but no longer than thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment
of the URC equipment by URC to an authorized URC dealer or distributor,
except that with respect to Total Control® whole-house products, the
warranty extends for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the end-user,
but no longer than forty-eight (48) months from the date of shipment of the
URC equipment by URC to an authorized URC dealer or distributor.
This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
URC equipment purchased from other than an authorized URC dealer or
distributor is without warranty.
URC warrants that the software will substantially conform in any material
respect to its functional specications at the time of delivery. URC SHALL
NOT B LIABL FOR OP RATIONAL, T CHNICAL OR DITORIAL RRORS
AND/OR OMISSIONS MAD IN TH URC DOCUM NTATION. URC DO S NOT
WARRANT THAT TH URC SOFTWAR IS BUG-FR OR RROR FR OR
THAT TH R AR NO RRORS/BUGS IN TH URC SOFTWAR .
URC warrants that at the time of purchase the URC equipment and the URC
software complied with all applicable regulations and policies of the Federal
Communications Commission (“FCC”) regarding electromagnetic interference
caused by electronic/computing devices and to the extent that the URC
equipment and/or the URC software fails to so comply, URC shall, at its own
expense, take all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to comply.
THIS LIMIT D WARRANTY DO S NOT COV R T CHNICAL ASSISTANC FOR
HARDWAR OR SOFTWAR USAG XC PT AS XPR SSLY PROVID D FOR
H R IN.
C RTAIN IMPLI D WARRANTI S, INCLUDING AN IMPLI D WARRANTY OF
M RCHANTABILITY AND FITN SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS , MAY B
AVAILABL WITH R SP CT TO URC QUIPM NT. IMPLI D WARRANTI S
VARY FROM STAT TO STAT . URC XPR SSLY LIMITS TH S IMPLI D
WARRANTI S, TO TH XT NT ALLOWABL BY LAW, TO TH TIM P RIODS
COV R D BY TH XPR SS WRITT N WARRANTI S PROVID D H R IN.
OTH RWIS AND XC PT AS PROVID D FOR H R IN, URC XPR SSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTI S, XPR SS, STATUTORY OR IMPLI D, AND
MAK S NO R PR S NTATIONS R GARDING TH US OF, OR TH R SULTS
OF TH US OF, TH QUIPM NT, SOFTWAR OR DOCUM NTATION IN
T RMS OF CORR CTN SS, ACCURACY, R LIABILITY OR OTH RWIS .
XC PT AS XPR SSLY PROVID D FOR H R IN, T CHNICAL S RVIC S AR
SUPPLI D “AS IS”, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, XPR SS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLI D, OF ANY KIND. TO TH MAXIMUM XT NT P RMITT D BY
APPLICABL LAW, URC XPR SSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTI S R LATING
TO T CHNICAL S RVIC S, XPR SS, STATUTORY OR IMPLI D, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMIT D TO TH WARRANTI S OF QUALITY OR R ASONABL
SKILL AND CAR , OR OUTCOM OR R SULTS.
WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING TH G N RALITY OF TH OTH R
PROVISIONS H R IN, THIS LIMIT D WARRANTY DO S NOT COV R: (I)
DAMAG FROM MISUS , N GL CT OR ACTS OF NATUR , (II)
MODIFICATIONS, (III) INT GRATION WITH THIRD PARTY CONT NT, OR (IV)
B YOND TH WARRANTY P RIOD AND/ OR FAILUR TO FOLLOW URC
WARRANTY CLAIM PROC DUR .
The warranty limitations and warranty disclaimers may not apply to end user

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in whole or in part, where such are restricted or excluded by applicable law,
and such shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
In the event of any warranty claim, URC will, at its sole option, repair the
URC equipment using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the URC
equipment for new or rebuilt equipment. In the event of a defect, these are
the end user’s exclusive remedies.
All the URC equipment returned for service, exchange or repair require an
RGA number. To obtain an RGA number, you must complete a Return Request
Form which you may obtain by calling [phone] or contacting URC
at [email protected]. To obtain warranty service, end user
must deliver the URC equipment, freight prepaid, in its original packaging or
packaging affording adequate protection to URC at 37 Ramland Road, Unit
104, Orangeburg, NY 10962. It is end user’s responsibility to backup any
macro programming, artwork, software or other materials that may have
been programmed into the unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other
materials will be lost during service and URC will not be responsible for any
such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt, bill of sale, installation
contract or other veriable proof of purchase is required. For the URC
equipment support and other important information, please visit URC’s
website available at www.urc-automation.com or call the Customer Service
Center at [phone].
This limited warranty only covers the URC equipment issues caused by
defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not
cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to
product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, third-party installation,
misuse, limitations of technology, or modication of or to any part of the URC
equipment. This limited warranty does not cover the URC equipment sold as
used, as is, refurbished, so called “B stock” or consumables (such as
batteries). This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number
has been altered or removed from the URC equipment. This limited warranty
specically excludes the URC equipment sold by unauthorized resellers.
With the exception of URC’s IR-only, broad-based consumer remotes, none of
URC’s PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house
equipment are authorized for online internet sales. Buying URC’s PC
programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment
online means buying equipment that does not have URC’s limited warranty.
Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support,
either.
2. URC’s Limitation of Liability
IN NO V NT SHALL URC B LIABL FOR INDIR CT, SP CIAL, INCID NTAL,
X MPLARY, PUNITIV OR CONS QU NTIAL DAMAG S OF ANY KIND OR
LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSIN SS OPPORTUNITY, V N IF URC IS ADVIS D OF
TH POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAG S.
IN NO V NT SHALL URC B LIABL FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAG TO DATA,
COMPUT R SYST MS OR COMPUT R PROGRAMS.
URC’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, FOR DIR CT DAMAG S OF ANY FORM SHALL B
LIMIT D TO ACTUAL DAMAG S, NOT IN XC SS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY
ND US R FOR TH URC QUIPM NT.
IN NO V NT SHALL URC B LIABL FOR ANY V NTS B YOND ITS
CONTROL, INCLUDING ANY INSTANC OF FORC MAJ UR .
IN NO V NT SHALL URC B LIABL FOR TH ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ND
US R OR ANY THIRD PARTY.
TH LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO ND US R IN WHOL
OR IN PART, WH R SUCH AR R STRICT D LIMIT D OR XCLUD D BY
APPLICABL LAW AND SUCH SHALL APPLY TO TH MAXIMUM XT NT

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P RMITT D BY APPLICABL LAW.
URC SHALL NOT B H LD R SPONSIBL FOR TH STAT M NTS MAD BY
OTH RS.
SOM STAT S OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW TH XCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCID NTAL OR CONS QU NTIAL DAMAG S, OR ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLI D WARRANTY LASTS, SO TH
ABOV LIMITATIONS OR XCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO ND US R. THIS
LIMIT D WARRANTY GIV S ND US R SP CIFIC L GAL RIGHTS AND ND
US R MAY HAV OTH R RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STAT TO STAT OR
JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
End User Agreement
The terms and conditions of the nd User Agreement are available at:
https://www.urc-automation.com/legal/end-user-agreement/