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Nuvo Essentia NV-E6DXS Owner's Manual

Six-source, six-zone audio distribution system
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Six-Source, Six-Zone Audio Distribution System
NV-E6DMS/NV-E6DXS Owners Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Essentia Six-Source, Six-Zone Audio Distribution System NV-E6DMS/NV-E6DXS Owners Manual...

  • 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: Importantes Instructions De Securite

    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 NV-E6DMS/NV-E6DXS Owners Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo Essentia audio distribution system. Essentia offers the newest in digital audio technology in an attractive, easy-to-install, and simple-to-use package. Generation D digital amplifi- cation means that Essentia is able to create clear, precise sound without producing a large amount of heat.
  • Page 5 TNR3 MODEL NV-P2100 HIGH EFFICIENCY 200 WATT STEREO AMPLIFIER 120V 60HZ WATTS NuVo Technologies Cincinnati Ohio. USA Single Network cable USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE connection to the Essentia Amplifier Diagram shown with optional NuVo NV-P2100 auxiliary amplifier powering zone 6.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Your Essentia Audio Distribution System is quick and easy to install. This guide outlines the necessary steps for an accurate and successful installation, and years of audio enjoyment. Step 1: Check your package for all of the components. Your box should contain the following items: NV-E6DMS 6-source, 6-zone digital audio distribution amplifier NV-E6DKPC keypads, with 1 bag of preprinted source buttons, ivory, and almond replacement keypad inserts for each...
  • Page 7 These functions can also be done wirelessly using the NuVo RC2 remote control. The built-in IR receiver in each keypad also allows for direct control of the audio source equipment using that equipment’s remote control or a...

  • Page 8: Amplifier Front Panel

    Essentia Amplifier Front Panel POWER STAND BY POWER Button: STAND BY LED: Zone Status LED’s: ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on. The power button supplies power to the system.

  • Page 9: Amplifier Back Panel

    Essentia Amplifier Back Panel VARIABLE VARIABLE OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER TIP=L TIP=L 20W/6OHM X2 20W/6OHM X2 RING=R RING=R FIXED FIXED OUTPUT OUTPUT ZONE 1 ZONE 2 CONNECT TO NV-I8X USE NV-SLC1 CABLE SOURCE INPUTS SOURCE LINK Audio Source Inputs: Source Link: Variable Lineout: Fixed Line Out:...
  • Page 10 Essentia Keypad Volume Indicator: Volume Buttons: ON/OFF: Source Selectors: ALL OFF: Keypad Insert: RJ-45 connection: These LED’s (light emitting diodes) indicate the zones volume level. The lit LED travels to the right as the volume level is increased and to the left as it is decreased.

  • Page 11: Rc2 Remote Control

    Use the RC2 remote’s IR emitter to directly control the Essentia System or to teach the system control functions to any learning remote control. This allows you to easily switch between the NuVo Essentia System and any of the NuVo Tuners.
  • Page 12 Installing Essentia in Your Home I. Complete Crimping Instructions for Cat-5 (Fig. 1) The NuVo audio systems require Cat-5, unshielded, twisted pair (UTP), for communication between the keypads and the main amplifier unit. Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector.
  • Page 13 Installing the Essentia Amplifier System setup works best when the amplifier is placed in the same location as the audio source equipment. This is typically in an audio rack, entertainment center or a closet dedicated to housing the home audio/video equipment.
  • Page 14 IV. Connecting the EZ Port to the Essentia amplifier (Fig. 3) When the EZ Port is installed in the wall the only part visible should be the faceplate and a single RJ-45 jack. The supplied pre-terminated network cable can then be plugged into the jack on the EZ Port and into the net- work connection on the back of the Essentia amplifier, Any Cat-5 cable terminated using 568A or 568B net-...
  • Page 15 The two SUM outputs will flash any IR command that is sent from any of the zones. This is used to connect the NuVo T3 Tuner to the Essentia System or an IR blaster designed to flash IR commands to a variety of components.
  • Page 16 See page 17 for instructions on how to properly set the nine DIP switches on each keypad. Fig. 7: Keypad DIP switch chart NuVo VOL.RST 5,6,7 1,2,3,4 @ZN OFF...
  • Page 17 IX. Setting the Zone Address DIP Switches (Fig. 8) The first four switches on the keypads are designed to create a specific binary address identifying each zone to the amplifier. Setting each zone address is easy, but it is important to note that each keypad must have its own unique setting.
  • Page 18 X. Setting the Preset Zone Equalization (Fig. 10) Switches 5,6, and 7 are used to set equalizations for each zone. These can be used to accommodate for acoustical variations in each room. The switch settings allow two levels of bass boost, two levels of treble boost, or if necessary, bass or treble can be cut.
  • Page 19 XII. Volume Reset (Fig. 12) Switch 9 controls the volume level when the zone is turned on. When it is in the down position, the zone will turn on at its previous volume level. When it is in the up position, the zone will turn on at a preset low volume level.
  • Page 20 The numeric keypad is used to choose the desired audio source, or tuner preset. The RC2 remote is an ideal tool for teaching the NuVo System functions to a universal learning remote con- trol that can then operate the Essentia system as well as all the individual source functions.

  • Page 21: Essentia Accessories

    ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 CONNECT TO NV-I8X USE NV-SLC1 CABLE SOURCE LINK SOURCE INPUTS Fig. 15: NuVo NV-MI1 Mute Interface for Use With All NuVo Audio Distribution Systems VARIABLE VARIABLE VARIABLE OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER...
  • Page 22 SOURCE INPUTS SOURCE LINK Fig. 16: LSI12 Local Source Interrupt Wiring Diagram for Use with the NuVo Essentia D and Simplese Systems Note that the Local Source Interrupt is a passive non-amplified device. The signal sent to it must be amplified.
  • Page 23 Accessories—continued NV-P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier (Fig. 17) The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo Systems’ lineouts. It can be used with either the fixed or variable lineouts on the Essentia either a 1/8" to 1/8" stereo patch cable or a 1/8"...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom When the keypad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the speakers and the keypad does not work. My keypad is lit, but nothing happens when I press a but- ton. The amplifier is plugged in and turned on, but the STAND BY LED is not lit and none of the system functions work.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    • Network cable • Six infra red emitters 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. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
  • Page 26 Control Interface Description Document for the Nuvo E6D Main Unit Revision B November 26, 2003 DB9M PORT PINOUTS: Nuvo Transmit to System Controller on pin 2. Nuvo Receive from System Controller on pin 3. Ground on pin 5. SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS: RS232, RTS/CTS or software flow control (XON/XOFF) NOT required, 9600 baud, 8N1 protocol.
  • Page 27 COMMAND: *SxIR56SET<CR> - sets SOURCE x to 56 KHz IR repeat carrier (x is 1 to 6). RESPONSE: Same response as for #IRSETSR<CR> ********************************************************************************* COMMAND: *SxIR38SET<CR> - sets SOURCE x to 38 KHz IR repeat carrier (x is 1 to 6). RESPONSE: Same response as for #IRSETSR<CR>...
  • Page 28 Once it is SET by one of these commands: a. It will remain set until power is cycled on the unit. b. Non-address DIP switch changes on a connected KEYPAD connected to this zone will be ignored. If override state is "0", this response is also issued whenever non-address KEYPAD DIP switches are changed. ********************************************************************************* COMMAND: *ZxxON<CR>...
  • Page 29 COMMAND: *ZxxVOLyy<CR> – Set volume of zone xx to level yy below max in dB from –0 to –78 dB (include lead 0 for all single-digit values). RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR<CR> ********************************************************************************* COMMAND: *ZxxVOL+<CR> – STARTS zone xx volume ramp UP at the rate of +10 dB per second in +1 dB steps. (This is the same as holding VOLUME UP key on a KEYPAD for 1 second).
  • Page 30 ********************************************************************************* COMMAND: *ZxxVRSTON<CR> – zone xx VOLUME RESET ON. RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR<CR> NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will set override (lock out KEYPAD non-address DIP switches) for this zone until power is cycled. ********************************************************************************* COMMAND: *ZxxVRSTOFF<CR>...
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