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Nuvo Simplese NV-A4S Owner's Manual

Dual-source, four-zone audio distribution system
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Dual-Source, Four-Zone Audio Distribution System
NV-A4S Owners Manual

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  • Page 1 Simplese Dual-Source, Four-Zone Audio Distribution System NV-A4S Owners Manual...
  • Page 4 Lock” literally locks the keypad and prevents it from operating, until it is quickly and easily unlocked. Innovative, clear, affordable, simple. With the NuVo Simplese audio distribution system, you will intro- duce your family to a whole new world of audio enjoyment.

  • Page 5: Amplifier Front Panel

    Simplese Amplifier Front Panel POWER Button: Stand By LED: Zone Status LED: The power button supplies power to the system. The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on. Each zone can then be turned on or off independently.

  • Page 6: Amplifier Back Panel

    Simplese Amplifier Back Panel Audio Source Inputs: Audio Source Inputs: The Simplese amplifier accepts two stereo audio Speaker Outputs: Routed IR Outputs: Mute Input: Status: Network Input: 3 4 5 6 sources. Standard RCA cables are necessary to send the signal from the source to the Simplese system.

  • Page 7: Keypad

    Simplese Keypad Keypad Insert: Volume Indicator: Volume Button: Zone ON-OFF Button: Each zone can be individually turned on or off. Source Selector: ALL OFF Button: RJ-45 Connection: The Simplese keypad comes with three replaceable inserts in white, ivory, and almond. Each insert is compatible with Decora® style coverplates. These LED’s serve as a volume level indicator.

  • Page 8: Rc2 Remote Control

    Use the RC2 remote’s IR emitter to directly control the Simplese system or to teach the system control functions to any learning remote control. This allows you to easily switch between the NUVO Simplese System and any of the three NUVO 3-IN-1 Tuners.
  • Page 9 Installing Simplese in Your Home I. Installing and Terminating Cables The basic installation requires two different types of cables. The keypads communicate with the Simplese amplifier through Cat-5 data cable (4 twisted-pair). This cable is terminated at both ends with RJ45 con- nectors.
  • Page 10 II. Installing the E-Z Port Hub The location of the E-Z Port is mostly determined by where you locate the Simplese amplifier. All Cat-5 cables should be terminated and routed to this loca- tion. Once this is done, installation of the E-Z Port is easy.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Ir Emitters

    IV. Attaching Source Equipment to the Simplese Each piece of source equipment is connected to the Simplese 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 Simplese amplifi- er (Fig.
  • Page 12 VI. Installing the Simplese Keypads The Simplese NV-A4KPC keypads are the heart of the NUVO system. You are now ready to install the key- pads, address them for each zone they will be control- ling, adjust preset EQs, and group them as necessary, using a series of DIP switches located on the back of the keypad (Fig.

  • Page 13: Setting Nv-Akp Dip Switches

    VII. Setting the NV-AKP DIP Switches The single most important aspect of the installation is to address the keypads correctly. The DIP switches numbered 1-4 are to set the address for each zone. This tells the system which zone each keypad will control. On the back of the keypad is a chart that indicates how to set these switches (Fig.
  • Page 14 VII. Setting the NV-A4KPC DIP Switches (continued) Switches 5, 6, and 7 allow you to set a permanent sound equalization in that particular zone. You can boost the treble at 10kHz +4 or +8 dB, or cut it –4 dB. The same selections can be made for the bass at 100 Hz.

  • Page 15: "Status" Output

    VIII. NV-RC2 Remote Control All NuVo products come with the NV-RC2 wireless remote. This remote will control all functions of the Simplese keypads. To control the Simplese press the button labeled "MULTI". Now the numeric buttons 1 and 2 will control source selection, and the buttons in the section labeled "MULTI-ROOM"...
  • Page 16 Parental Lock A special feature of the Simplese keypads is the ability to lock them and eliminate any functionality of the keypad buttons. This is useful when you do not want other people to have access to the source selection or volume within a particular zone.

  • Page 17: Nv-Mi1 Mute Interface

    XIII. NV-MI1 Mute Interface The NV-MI1 Mute Interface is an additional accessory that can be used to temporarily mute all zones whenev- er the phone rings or the doorbell chimes. No external power is needed for this purpose. To mute the system when the doorbell chimes, simply run a pair of doorbell wires from the chime terminals to the connector on the MI1 labeled “DOORBELL A”...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom When a keypad is plugged in, there is a loud “pop” through the speak- ers and the keypad does not work. My keypad is lit, but nothing hap- pens when I press a button. The keypads are operational but do not control their assigned zone.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Output Drive Current Output Drive Voltage Compatible with single and dual emitters NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Warranty NUVO Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.

  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    Simplese Wiring Diagram www.nuvotechnologies.com 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, OH 45238 U.S.A. 513-347-2180...

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