Channel vision stereo system user manual (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Channel Vision AB-404
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WHT/BRM WHT/BLU WHT/GRN WHT/ORG HANNEL ISION Audio In IR Emitters AB-203 H A N N E L I S I O N AB-404 IR emitters AB-203 Line level inputs AB-301 Source AB-124 ® A-BUS Audio System...
Mount the unit Audio In near audio components (CD player, IR Emitters AB-203 receiver, etc.). AB-404 ... Distribution Module. One unit required for every 4 amplified keypads; WHT/BRM All CAT5 cables terminate here; Inserts WHT/BLU WHT/GRN power into system;...
Optional Components AB-301 ... Universal input module. This can be used to provide local source input in any room and/or to replace the AB- 203. The AB-301 is a great way to enable IR emitters simple connection of local sources into the zone - TV’s, MP3 players, computer Line level inputs sources, etc.
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110 connector.) Loop out ... Use this to expand to an additional AB-404. This connector only provides audio signals to an additional AB-404. It cannot be used to directly connect a fifth AB-124 to the system. Volume indicators... The LEDs indicate the volume level. If the Status is <off>, the LEDs will be dark.
I S I O N Audio In IR Emitters AB-T2454 AB-203 Source Room 4 power supply AB-203 AB-404 H A N N E L I S I O N WHT/BRM WHT/BLU WHT/GRN WHT/ORG Source Room 3 H A N N E L...
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CD player Receiver Optional Audio In IR Emitters AB-203 AB-T2454 power supply AB-203 AB-404 WHT/BRM WHT/BLU WHT/GRN CAT5 250ft. maximum WHT/ORG H A N N E L I S I O N IR emitters H A N N E L...
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In this configuration, the AB-301 will sense audio coming from the TV and interrupt the audio coming from the AB-404 whenever the TV audio is present. This will allow the TV audio to be heard through the in-wall speakers controlled...
The Paging Option An additional AB-301 or AB-203 can be installed in the CAT5 between the main audio input module(s) and the AB-404. If another audio source, such as the output from a paging system, is sensed it will interrupt the audio from the main input module(s), allowing a page announcement to be distributed to all of the rooms.
24Vdc Note: NO POWER SUPPLY is connected to the AB-203 for this application. A-BUS US Patent # 7,181,023, 6,389,139 Output EC Patent # 1004222” AB-404 WHT/BRM H A N N E L I S I O N WHT/BLU WHT/GRN WHT/ORG...
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Option ... To add more zones, connect slave hubs as shown. Each slave hub requires its own power supply (AB-T2454) and will support another 4 keypads. Older AB-404 hubs do not regenerate status and should not be used as slave hubs. Models P-1014 and AB-414ES are newer modules which can regenerate status and will work well as slave hubs.
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Leave the gasket as is for a flush fit. Remove the gasket to have the AB-301 stand above the plate. Suitable Speakers Channel Vision offers a variety of multi-room speakers. C614 W614 In-ceiling Soprano series In-wall Soprano series 6.5”...
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Stripping and Connecting CAT5 Wire CAT5 cable should be stripped with a proper stripping tool, such as Channel Vision’s J-110 tool. 1. Place the CAT5 between the blade and the first notch of the J-110 tool. Blade CAT5 2. Rotate the tool only once. Multiple turns could damage the inner wires.
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Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use of this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the USA, for one year from the date of original purchase.
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