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Summary of Contents for AMX Encore
- Page 1 Encore L a n d m a r k P r o d u c ts...
- Page 2 Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer’s warranty, if any. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ................ 1 Installing an Encore System Encore Components PLB-CF10 Cardframe PLC-MCU4 Master Control Unit Card PLC-IROUT Infrared Output Card PLB-HUB2 Hub Box PLB-AS8, PLB-AS16 Audio Switch PLH-VS8 Video Switch PLB-AMP8 Audio Amplifier PLH-RPT Hub Card PLH-TPW Wiring Interface and TP-A, TP-B, and... - Page 4 Table of Contents Encore Quick Setup Guide...
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Page 5: Introduction
Detailed user guides are shipped with each of the Encore components. Installing an Encore System The Encore system was designed for quick and easy installation. This process can be broken down into the following simple steps: Familiarize yourself with the Encore components. -
Page 6: Encore Components
PHAST Cardframes can be rack or shelf mounted. PLC-MCU4 Master Control Unit Card The PLC-MCU (Figure 2) is the master controller for the Encore system. It occupies one slot in the first cardframe. If additional cardframes are added, they are linked to the MCU in the first cardframe. -
Page 7: Plc-Irout Infrared Output Card
MHz carrier. The carrier can be turned off with the software to allow control of devices with a serial jack. The connectors are standard mini-phono connectors that are compatible with standard Xantech emitters. Figure 3 PLC-IROUT Infrared Output Card Encore Quick Setup Guide Introductions... -
Page 8: Plb-Hub2 Hub Box
Inputs can be configured as a stereo pair, or as mono inputs. The PLB-AS16 (Figure 5) provides programmable switching capabilities for 16 stereo outputs and 16 stereo inputs (or 32 mono inputs). Introduction Encore Quick Setup Guide... -
Page 9: Plh-Vs8 Video Switch
It also senses the presence of a video signal at each input, allowing a video signal to act as a trigger event for system programming events. Encore supports up to two PLH-VS8 Video Switches, allowing a 16x16 video matrix. -
Page 10: Plb-Amp8 Audio Amplifier
(rear view) PLH-RPT Hub Card THE PHAST PLH-RPT Hub Card (Figure 8) allows the Encore system to be easily expanded. Each PLH-RPT supports up to 15 PHASTLink wiring runs, each running up to 1000 feet of Category 5 cable and driving up to 10 devices per port. The PLH- RPT links to the PHAST Cardframe or other hub boxes via Hub In and Hub Out ports. -
Page 11: Plh-Tpw Wiring Interface And Tp-A, Tp-B, And Tp-C Touchpads
The PHAST PLH-TPW Touchpad Wiring Interface board provides a PHASTLink interface to PHAST NT (formerly AudioEase) TP-series touchpads, allowing them to be used seamlessly as integral Encore system devices. Each PLH-TPW board has Figure 9 connectors for up to eight TP-series touchpads, including TP-A, TP-B, and TP-C PLH-TPW Wiring Interface Touchpads. -
Page 12: Selecting Audio Devices
PLC-MCU. Selecting Audio Devices The first step in planning a new Encore installation is to determine what audio and video devices will be used and making sure that they are IR controllable. List the devices in the following table, including as much information as possible about each device, including the required IR emitter type. - Page 13 Manufacturer Device Type Model Information or IR Emitter Type and Part Number Other Information Encore Quick Setup Guide Introductions...
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Page 14: Placing The Devices
Place all of the Encore devices in the desired locations (or at least as close as possible). It is not necessary for all Encore devices to be placed together, although it may be more convenient to group them in a rack or entertainment center. - Page 15 Encore Quick Setup Guide Introductions...
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