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- Page 1 Ly n c O w n e r ’s M a n u a l Toll free: 866-HTD-AUDIO (483-2834) www.htd.com info@htd.com © Copyright Home Theater Direct, Inc. V.12.17.2019...
- Page 2 Unplug this device during lightning storms. Warranty All HTD electronics include a free two-year parts and labor warranty. Warranty registration occurred automatically at the time your order was placed. There is no need to complete or mail in additional paperwork.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction to Lync........................4 Overview: Preparing Your Home With Cable................4 Quick Setup............................5 Product Features..........................6 Wiring Your Home for Speakers......................8 Wiring Your Home for LyncTouch and Source Inputs..............9 How to Connect..........................11 Connecting the Lync 6 / Lync 12 to a Multi-Channel Amplifier(s)........11 Amplifier Settings........................13 Source Connections at the Central Location...............14 Source Input Panel Connections Spread Throughout the Home........14... -
Page 4: Introduction To Lync
Other systems of this caliber can only be purchased through an installer or dealer. HTD is different. Lync is only sold direct to consumers by us, the manufacturer. Buying direct not only saves you a lot of money, but it also gives you access to the people most knowledgeable about this system. -
Page 5: Quick Setup
13. Use the LyncTouch connected to Zone 1 or the HTD Lync app to power on Zone 1. This will cause the multi- channel amplifier to trigger out of sleep mode. Confirm that the blue light for Zone 1 on the front of the Lync Controller is lit. -
Page 6: Product Features
Product Features Lync 6 Controller 3.5mm Analog/Digital Optical Source Input Zone Output RS232 for Gateway App Control Analog Source Zones 1 - 6 DI-21 Interface Input Fixed / Variable USB Flash Drive (MP3) Input Inputs SOURCE 7 ROUTED IR OUT RS232 INTERFACE MONO... - Page 7 Product Features Lync 12 Controller DI-21 Interface Input RS232 for Gateway App Control 3.5mm Analog/Digital Optical Source Input Zone Output - Fixed Zones 1 - 12 USB Flash Drive (MP3) Input Analog Source inputs Variable SOURCE 13 SOURCE 13 MONO STEREO MONO STEREO...
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Page 8: Wiring Your Home For Speakers
Wiring Your Home for Speakers Speakers are connected directly to an amplifier using speaker cable. For all behind-the-wall installations, CL3-rated cable is recommended to comply with the majority of building codes. In most cases, you will run a 2-conductor speaker cable from the central location directly to each speaker. See Figure 1. -
Page 9: Wiring Your Home For Lynctouch And Source Inputs
Wiring a Zone for LyncTouch and Source Inputs Most whole-house audio systems require all of your components to be located in one centralized area. Lync is different! You can choose to listen to audio sources located not only in the central area, but also sources located throughout your home. - Page 10 LyncTouch or an open port on the central Lync controller. Note: It is possible to connect both a LyncTouch and an active source input panel to the same central RJ-45 port with a special Y-adapter. Contact HTD for details. POSSIBLE WIRING SCHEMES...
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Page 11: How To Connect
Depending on your situation, you may or may not need to add more amplifier channels than already provided by the multi-channel amplifier. Please contact HTD for assistance with more complicated setups. Vol 1... - Page 12 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 5 Vol 6 Vol 7 Vol 8 Vol 9 Vol 10 Vol 11 Vol 12 How to Connect Power Connecting the Lync 12 to Two Multi-Channel Amplifiers 2.5mm to 3.5mm trigger cable Left Left Speaker Connections...
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Page 13: Amplifier Settings
FIRST contacting HTD at 1-866-483-2834 or support@HTD.com. Damage resulting from improper use of Bridging may not be covered by the HTD Warranty. On - Auto On - Trigger Switch: Setting this switch to “Trigger” is best when using Lync with a... -
Page 14: Source Connections At The Central Location
(as is common with some computers and other devices in which the only audio ouput is a headphone jack), HTD offers two “gain boosters” (models LGB-1 and LGB-4) that are extremely helpful in improving the quality of the sound and in balancing all source levels to a common baseline. -
Page 15: Making Use Of Infrared (Ir) Capability
How to Connect Making Use of Infrared (IR) Capability A global IR input (labeled “IR IN”) is included on the back of the Lync controller. This allows you to connect an IR receiving eye (sold separately) and pass IR signals to centrally located equipment. An IR eye is often installed in a nearby room such as a dedicated theater room or family room with surround sound installed. -
Page 16: Connecting A Gateway
Adding a gateway to your Lync controller makes the system capable of being controlled by our free HTD Lync app over your existing WiFi network. The gateway connects to the RS232 Interface using a cable included with the gateway. RS232 is a standard commonly used in the home automation industry. -
Page 17: Connecting A Doorbell For System Mute
How to Connect Connecting a Doorbell for System Mute The Lync Controller can be connected to your home’s existing doorbell circuit. When your doorbell button is pressed, the Lync system will MUTE the output in all zones for 7-seconds (unless a zone is in DND mode) allowing you to hear the sound of your home’s doorbell chime . -
Page 18: Phone-To-Zone
Visit the Google Play store and download the “HTD Phone-to-Zone Receive” app. When you launch the app, you will be provided an 8-digit code that is unique to you. Keep this code secure. - Page 19 LyncTouch) if the ring was initiated by someone at the front door or back door. • TIP: In the HTD Lync app (used to control your system), choose the Phone-to-Zone app as one of your four shortcuts.
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Page 20: Installing The Lynctouch
LyncTouch is a combination touch-screen and keypad controller that can be installed before or after you have the rest of your system set up and controllable via the HTD Lync app. Installing a LyncTouch with a Lync system that is being set up for the first time: 1. - Page 21 This method is not recommended for dry-wall, but works well with hard surfaces like wood. For this type of installation, HTD relies on the customer to determine what type of fastener (e.g. wood screw) will work best with their surface.
- Page 22 Installing the LyncTouch Connecting a Standard Input Panel A Standard Input Panel (SIP) offers an easy and economical connection point for attaching an audio source component within the same room as the LyncTouch. That source can then be made available to every zone. The SIP connects to the back of a LyncTouch using 5 of the 8 conductors found in a Cat cable and a special 5-pin adapter included with the SIP.
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Page 23: Using The Lynctouch
Using the LyncTouch LyncTouch is primarily used to control the zone to which it is connected. A handful of simple commands can also be applied across all zones at once, including power all off and party mode. The user interface consists of: •... - Page 24 Auto Wake – When set to “Off” (default), the LyncTouch display will not light up (wake up) when changes to the zone are made by the HTD Lync app or another Screen Settings LyncTouch installed within the same zone. When set to “On”, the display will wake up with any adjustments made to the zone.
- Page 25 Action 1 are available for Action 2. Quick Key Settings Occasionally, HTD may elect to provide an update to the firmware on the LyncTouch. Use this Update screen to temporarily connect to your own private WiFi network with internet access in order to check for the availability of new firmware and to update the firmware when available.
- Page 26 Using the LyncTouch Step 4. Once the LyncTouch is connected to your private WiFi network, it will search the HTD secure cloud to check for the most current firmware. If your LyncTouch firmware matches the current firmware, the screen will display “Keypad at Latest Version”...
- Page 27 Zone names will default to Zone 1, Zone 2, etc. and Source names will default to Source 1, Source 2, etc., but can easily be changed to match your zones and sources using the free HTD Lync app which is available for iOS and Android.
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Page 28: Addendum: Cat Cable And Rj-45 Plugs
Cat cable being terminated incorrectly. If the problem persists after re-ter- minating both RJ-45 plugs, it is possible the Cat cable has somehow been damaged. Contact HTD for assistance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:...
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