Nuvo T2 Installation Manual

Nuvo dual tuner installation manual
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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH 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: DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1...
  • Page 3 FRENCH Danger L‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le monde subit une diminution de I’acuite auditive lors d’une exposition suffisamment longue au bruit intense.
  • Page 4 ELECTRIC ELECTRIC SERVICE SERVICE ENTRANCE ENTRANCE NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Page 3 ANTENNA ANTENNA LEAD-IN LEAD-IN WIRE WIRE GROUND GROUND CLAMPS CLAMPS ANTENNA ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION NEC SECTION 810-20 810-20 GROUNDING GROUNDING CONDUCTORS CONDUCTORS GROUND CLAMPS...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The T2 is packed with many powerful features, and is designed to integrate seamlessly with any distributed audio system. This manual is a guide to making the installation complete, and for making the most of your T2 Tuner. When properly installed, the T2 will provide years of listening enjoyment.
  • Page 6 NV-I8X USE NV-SLC1 CABLE SOURCE INPUTS SOURCE LINK Diagram is shown with the NuVo Concerto System and NuVoNet. NV-T2DF Package Contents: 1 NV-T2DF Dual AM, FM, WX Tuner 1 NV-T2FAA Active AM/FM Antenna 1 NV-T2RC3 Remote Control 2 NV-RCA1 Stereo RCA Audio Cables...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    When not in menu mode, the Select knob tunes up and down. Pushing the knob selects the station. 8. Category Up and Down: This function requires the use of the T2 installation software for AM/FM use. The XM categories are predefined by XM.
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    11. AC Power: This connects the T2 with an AC power source. When plugged into a live AC outlet the blue power LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the T2's front panel will remain lit. When neither tuner is on, the T2 is in standby mode and draws less than 2 watts of power.
  • Page 9: Rc3 Remote Control

    T2 Configurator software for AM/FM use (see pg. 26). 7. Pre/Dir: The T2 allows up to 10 preset stations in each of up to 10 preset banks. This button scrolls through each of the defined banks and then to direct tuning.
  • Page 10: Installing The Nv-T2 Dual Tuner

    RCA connection on one end, fig. 2. Direct IR Control The T2 is designed for IR control via IR received by an audio distribution system. In the NuVo Simplese or Essentia audio distribution systems, the IR emitter outputs act as a repeater to IR signals incident on the system keypads.
  • Page 11: Ir Pass-Thru

    This must be enabled through the advanced menu, which is accessed through the “Select Knob” on the face of the T2 (see Menu Controls, AUX Input pg. 14) or in the T2 Configurator software (see Using the T2 Configurator Software pg. 22). An additional advanced feature is the ability to set the gain of the auxiliary signal to match the output signal level of the T2.
  • Page 12: Am/Fm And Xm Antenna Input

    F style connector on each end. Simply attach the cable to the connector at the bottom of the antenna, and into the “Antenna Input” on the T2, fig. 7. Once connected, the T2 should immediately receive broadcast signals and RDS (Radio Data Service) when it is available.
  • Page 13: Proper Location Of The Xm Antenna

    XM Satellite Radio provides over 150 digital channels of music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment, with all of the music channels 100% commercial free. Each of the T2 XM tuner modules require a subscription from XM. Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-...
  • Page 14: Front Panel Menu Controls Am/Fm

    II. Front Panel Menu Controls AM/FM The T2 has many settings available in the menus. This allows for specialized set up options for tuner operation. The menu is accessed from the front panel by pressing and holding the “MENU” button. Once in menu mode, you can scroll through the menu options by turning the “Select”...
  • Page 15: Advanced Settings

    Concerto Source 1-6: This must be set for the appropriate NuVo Concerto source input, if the T2 is going to be used with Concerto's NuVoNet control network (see pg. 20 Using the T2 with Concerto and NuVoNet). Regional Setup (AM/FM Use Only) USA: This setting is optimized for the United States and Canada.
  • Page 16: Audio Settings

    12 dB. The default setting is flat. This feature is useful for stand-alone use with an amplifier that does not have bass EQ control. If you are using the T2 with a NuVo audio distribution system, or another system that allows for EQ control, you should leave the T2 set at 0 dB (flat), fig 14.
  • Page 17: Aux Input

    AUX Gain: The audio input from an auxiliary source can be adjusted to match the output of the T2's Tuner A and Tuner B. AUX Gain is selected by using the Select knob to scroll to that choice and press to enter. Once...
  • Page 18: Front Panel Menu Control Xm

    Signal Status: This function is important to XM signal reception. When the antenna is installed and plugged into the T2 antenna input, follow the following submenus. These are designed to insure that the antenna location is sufficient for good signal reception.
  • Page 19: Stand-Alone Front Panel Use Of The T2

    Tuning a Desired channel: Pressing the Select knob cycles through the tuning modes. Step Tune Mode: Each of the T2's tuners default to step tune mode. When the Select knob is turned clockwise (CW), the tuner will tune within the preset tuning standard (see Advanced AM/FM Settings, Regional Setup, pg.
  • Page 20: Signal Strength/Stereo Indicator

    Turning the Select knob will scroll up through the saved displays, starting with the most recently saved. The T2 has the ability to save up to 10 displays. When a new display is saved, it will automatically place that information in the first slot, and bump all previously saved displays down one.
  • Page 21: Using The T2 With The Concerto Nuvonet

    T2 Configurator software, or through the front panel advanced menu. The best way to utilize the T2 with NuVoNet is to set up the T2 options in the included Configurator software, and then download the configuration through the rear-panel RS232 port.
  • Page 22: Making The Connection

    T2 representing two of the audio sources. Making the NuVoNet connection is done simply by connecting the “NuVoNet” output on the T2 to one of the “Peripheral Device” inputs on the Concerto EZ Port, fig. 28. This connection will then enable bi- directional NuVoNet communication with the Display Pads.
  • Page 23: Start

    2.1 NuVoNet Operating Mode: This drop down menu allows you to select between “Stand-alone” or as a Concerto source 1- 6. If you are using the T2 as NuVoNet source for Concerto, you must select a unique, dedicated source input for each Tuner (A or B) being configured.
  • Page 24: Presets

    The factory default is the maximum level 8. 2.3 Brightness 2.4 Auto-On: In the event of loss of power, or if the T2 is unplugged, the tuners can be set with this check box to automatically turn on when power is returned.
  • Page 25 3.2 Add Bank: If you want to add a bank of 10 presets, the “Add Bank “ button will bring up a window that allows you to name the bank and automatically add it to the T2's presets. 3.2 Add Bank 3.3 Rename Bank: This button allows you to give a bank of...
  • Page 26: Advanced Settings

    The factory default is Level 2 (Medium), which searches for a moderate signal. This setting changes the necessary signal threshold, which is the minimum signal level required for the T2 to recognize it and lock on to the frequency. 4.2 Tuning Parameters 4.3 Fine Tuning: When selected, Fine Tuning changes the...
  • Page 27: Advanced Presets

    NuVo systems, that have built-in equalization capability. You may want to make adjustments when the T2 is being used as a stand-alone component with an amplifier. 4.4 Audio Output Level 4.5 AUX Input: The T2 has an additional input that allows an...
  • Page 28: Categories

    6.0 Categories A unique feature of the T2 is the ability to set up listening categories. These are genre selections that automatically tune through stations within that genre. Typical categories are sports, talk, rock, and classical. The T2 software has 38 pre- loaded categories available.
  • Page 29: Update System

    Is the T2 connected to the NuvoNet through your EZ- Port? Connect the Nuvonet IN port on the rear of the T2 to one of the “Peripheral Device” ports on your Concerto EZ Port. The source numbers assigned in your Concerto Configuration do not match the “Operating Mode”...
  • Page 30 This is a common occurrence with some AM stations that have a weaker signal. This can be minimized in the T2 Configurator software by using the “High-Cut” feature in the Advanced Preset settings. See “5.1 High Cut” on page 23 for detailed instructions for using this feature.
  • Page 31: Nv-T2Df Specifications

    4.33 x 20.48 x 4.33 Unit Weight Kilograms Unit Weight Pounds Shipping Weight Kilograms For Technical Support call: 1-866-796-4904 For XM Subscription Issues call: 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) NV-T2 Specifications AM Section Tuning Range IF Frequency Usable Sensitivity Auto Scan Sensitivity Image Rejection Audio Section...
  • Page 32 The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. NuVo Technologies 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45238, USA www.nuvotechnologies.com Ph: 513-347-2180 TNR 509 05 0551...

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