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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE for Professional Installers v03r02-090408 Basic audioShare ® System © 2009 Digital Home Communications, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
WARNING: It is common practice to acid wash exterior brick or stone walls or to power wash homes with siding or stucco exteriors. Doing this with an audioShare ® door station installed will damage the unit. Resulting damage is not covered under the warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Daisy-Chain Wiring with Power Injector Module (PIM).........19 Combination Home-Run and Daisy-Chain with Hub........19 Wall Station Wiring Diagram..................20 In-Wall Speaker Wiring Diagram................21 RJ45 Connector Wiring....................21 Door Station Button Wiring..................22 Maximum Number of Units..................22 Chapter 4 System Configuration...................23 Wall Stations........................23 audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... - Page 4 Switch Configuration....................25 Switch Settings.......................26 Door Chime Enable....................27 Door Chime Select....................27 Available Door chime Sounds................27 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.....................29 Understanding the audioShare Network..............29 Hub Only Systems....................31 Hub Systems with Daisy Chains................32 Daisy Chain Only Systems...................32 Power Reset........................32 Feedback Protection......................33 Diagnostic Software......................33 Tech Support........................43 Warranty –...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the world of all-digital media networking. If you’re already familiar with audioShare ® installation, go to the Quick Start Checklist to remind you of the installation steps. If not, we recommend that you read through this entire manual before attempting to install an audioShare ®... - Page 6 This means that the users don’t even have to be in the same room as the station on which they want to change the settings. For a complete list of audioShare ® features, please refer to the User Guide. The latest version of the User Guide can be downloaded in pdf format from our website at www.audioshare.net...
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Page 7: Quick Start Checklist
Quick Start Checklist For those already familiar with audioShare ® installation, use this quick start check list as a reminder and installation guide. Make additional photo copies as needed. NEW CONSTRUCTION Pre-Wiring/Rough-in Plan the system (page 8 and Appendix C) Install rough-in boxes (page 9). -
Page 8: Chapter 1 System Planning
Appendix C is a Location Worksheet that will help identify where each unit is placed in the home along with other pertinent information needed during the configuration process. Make additional photo copies as needed. A complete list of units is found in the audioShare ® User Guide. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation Tools Required The following tools are required for the installation of various audioShare ® devices: • Phillips Screwdriver - 1/8" diameter shaft, at least 2" long. • Wire Stripping Tool for Cat. 5 wire preparation. • Crimping Tool for RJ45 connector installation. -
Page 10: Mounting With A Rough-In Ring Or Box
Screw hole locations for mounting with a rough-in ring or box. Mounting Without a Rough-in Ring or Box For installations where no rough-in box has been pre-installed, audioShare ® wall stations can be mounted using their own mounting brackets. The wall should be prepared by cutting a hole between studs that is 4-7/8"... -
Page 11: Attaching The Faceplate
(color- coordinated) installations. Attaching and removing the faceplate is quite simple. Place the top of the faceplate over the two self-centering alignment tabs on the top of the mounting bracket as shown on the next page. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... - Page 12 The simplest way to remove the faceplate is by grasping the sides of the faceplate near the bottom with your index fingers then pressing on the Clear and END keys with your thumbs to give you leverage while pulling the faceplate off. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd...
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Page 13: Rca Connector Access
RCA Connector Access (audio connections) Users may want to have easier access to the RCA connectors (audio IN/OUT) on the back of wall stations. Installing a 2, 4 or 6-position RCA wall plate (optional audioShare ® accessory) near wall stations accomplishes this requirement. Determine where users would like these jacks installed and place a standard single gang low voltage box near the desired wall station. -
Page 14: Power Supply Location And Mounting
The power injector and the Ethernet power injector modules are designed to be mounted in a structured wiring cabinet, in a single gang box with a Decora plate, or free-standing on a table, desk or shelf. The PIM is designed to power the audioShare ® system in combination with the system power supply. -
Page 15: Chapter 3 Wiring Information
In order for this protection to be fully effective, the system power supply must be connected directly to an electrical/earth ground. Failure to properly ground the audioShare ® power supply will void the warranty and is in violation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). -
Page 16: Pims & Epims
Adapter, drawing its power from the audioShare ® Cat 5 network wiring or it can be used as a power injector in conjunction with a system power supply for up to 16 audioShare ® units, split between the 2 legs (up to 8 per leg). The ASPIM is less expensive than the ASePIM because it does not... - Page 17 If this option is selected, you will have to adapt each installation individually as needed. With the flexibility of the audioShare ®...
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Page 18: Wiring Topologies
Network port of audioSh are dev ice. ® Singl e power supply Terminator T erminator plugs direc tly into H UB and provides power over CAT 5e or CAT 6 to all au dioSh are ® devices. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 19: Daisy-Chain Wiring With Power Injector Module (Pim)
Term inator Network port of audioS hare ® device. Singl e power supply Terminator plugs direc tly into H UB and provides power over CAT 5e or CAT 6 t o all au dioSh are ® devices. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 20: Wall Station Wiring Diagram
CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable is the same as Ethernet 10B-T, N etwork Port for 100B-T, or 1000B-T as Daisy-Chain to another audioShare ® shown above. device or End-of- see T568B termination standard Line Terminator. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 21: In-Wall Speaker Wiring Diagram
See T568B Terminat ion Standard RJ45 Wiring audioShare ® uses the EIA/TIA568B, AT&T 258A Ethernet wiring standard (see below). Test each cable connection with a standard Ethernet cable tester to ensure proper operation. Male RJ45 Wiring audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 22: Door Station Button Wiring
Hubs can be placed anywhere in the system using any combination of topologies (see Wiring Topologies, page 18). The Ethernet port on the hub allows the user to connect the audioShare ® system to any personal computer via a LAN or WAN connection. -
Page 23: Chapter 4 System Configuration
Information, then press ENTER. Scroll to Software Version and press ENTER. Compare the software version currently on the system to the latest software you have. If you do find it necessary to update the software, please contact Tech Support for further information. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 24: Default Settings
Each wall station is pre-configured at the factory with the following default settings: Offline OFF - the station is online Speaker Lock OFF - not locked (passcode is set to 1234) ON - the audioShare Doorbell ® electronic door chime will sound at this station Clock 12:00 AM... -
Page 25: Door Stations
Since there are no user controls other than the doorbell button, door stations must have the address codes set manually. This is done by way of DIP switches on the back of the circuit board. Switches 1 through 3 set the address. Switch 4 determines whether or not the audioShare ®... -
Page 26: Switch Settings
Address Switch Setting Assigned Location Front Door Back Door Patio Door Garage Door Basement Door (Security) Gate Door 7 Door 8 audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 27: Door Chime Enable
Software Configuration on page 23. Door Chime Select After the door stations are completely configured properly (switches and software), they are now ready to have their door chime sound selected. audioShare ® door stations include ten different high quality sampled sounds. From any wall station, press Function, then System, then scroll the menu to Select Doorchime and press ENTER, then scroll to the desired door station name, then press ENTER. - Page 28 WARNING: It is common practice to acid wash exterior brick or stone walls or to power wash homes with siding or stucco exteriors. Doing this with an audioShare ® door station installed will damage the unit. Resulting damage is not covered under the warranty.
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Page 29: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Each port on the audioShare ®... - Page 30 There are a number of clues that will help to zero in on the problem area. First, there are a few error messages that will be displayed on the LCD screen that are very helpful if you understand what each one means. Recall the two types of buses employed by the audioShare ®...
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Page 31: Hub Only Systems
If the problem stays with the port, check the physical attributes of the female connector on the hub to see whether any of the pins have been bent or broken. If the audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 32: Hub Systems With Daisy Chains
This is accomplished simply by disconnecting the system power supply(s) for at least 30 seconds. This is usually done by turning off the appropriate circuit breaker in the home’s breaker panel. It can also be done by unplugging the power supply(s) from the electrical mains. audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 33: Feedback Protection
To resolve problems encountered during installation, first check our website FAQ under Support at www.audioshare.net. If you are still unable to resolve your problem you may call our Tech Support line between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Mountain Time Zone) at the number located on the last page of this manual. -
Page 34: Appendix A - Glossary Of Terms
Appendix A Glossary of Terms Definitions as used in reference to audioShare ® systems. A/D Converter (Analog to Digital Converter) - converts an analog audio signal to a digital representation (“1s” and “0s”) that can be manipulated, transmitted or otherwise acted upon by a computer or other digital signal processing equipment. - Page 35 ® allows for the hub to be connected in various combinations of Daisy-chain and Home-run topologies. LCD - Liquid Crystal Display - the main display panel on an audioShare ® wall station. LED - Light Emitting Diode - a solid state (electronic) illumination device. LEDs are used in audioShare ®...
- Page 36 Terminator/Termination - a device placed at the ends of a transmission line to match the impedance of the line thus preventing signal reflections and therefore data corruption. Unit - Any audioShare ® device that requires power from the Cat 5 wiring to operate. This includes wall stations, door stations, ePIMs, etc.
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Page 37: Appendix B - Door Station Diagnostic Codes
Appendix B Door Station Diagnostic Codes The following is a list of diagnostic status and failure codes for audioShare ® door stations as displayed by the LED. Contact Tech Support for assistance. Status Indicators NOTE: The first two codes only apply to unprogrammed units. Since units are pre-programmed at the factory prior to shipping, you should never see these diagnostic codes. -
Page 38: Appendix C - Location Worksheet
Appendix C audioShare Location Worksheet ® Unit Unit Unit Type Hub/PIM Terminated Chime Sw. 4 Address Location (wall, door, etc.) Port # (Y/N) (On/Off) audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... -
Page 39: Appendix D - Specifications
Analog Outputs (2) RCA, Line Level (Stereo L & R) Digital Input (1) RCA, S/PDIF (compatible with all surround formats) Digital Output (1) RCA, S/PDIF System Network (2) RJ-45, 8-pin (Data, Media Buses & Power Supply) audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd... - Page 40 Coaxial Power, Female (1) 50VDC Regulated @ 2.6A, Center pin + Connections - Power Injector Module RJ-45 (2) 2 RS-485 Ports (audioShare system network connections) Coaxial Power, Female (1) 50VDC Regulated @ 2.6A, Center pin + Connections - Ethernet Power Injector Module...
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Page 42: Contact Information
873 S. Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84058 Voice: 1-888-406-7776 FAX: 1-877-642-9910 Installer Tech Support e-mail: Support@audioshare.net Voice: 1-888-406-7776 Local: 1-801-615-7188 Sales e-mail: BJarvis@audioshare.net Phone: 1-801-615-7186 Website www.audioshare.net dealers.audioshare.net (authorized dealers and installers only, must have password) audioShare Installation Guide v03r02-090408.wpd...
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