Systemline S6.2 Installation Manual

Systemline S6.2 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 S6.2 Controller S6.2 Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Notes On Handling

    To reduce the risk of electric shock do Notes on Handling not dismantle these power supplies. • When shipping the Systemline S6.2 Controller This symbol is to alert the user of important product, always use the original shipping carton operating instructions included in this manual and packing materials.
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Terminology • Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. This guide uses the following terminology to refer to the components of the Systemline S6.2 • For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak Multi-room system: detergent solution, wring very well and wipe the exterior surfaces of the product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Keypads Using a PC Installation Installing the software on the host computer using the supplied CD-ROM Discovering S6.2 units & changing IP address 13 Setting Touch Screen Keypad & wireless junction box addresses Uploading firmware to touch screens, junction boxes & S6.2 Hub Selecting S6.2...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Systemline S6.2 Controller is an eight zone six source multiroom audio system that incorporates RS232 control of external devices when used with touch screens. S6.2 is expandable to sixteen zones by using two units in one system. Audio Source Routing the list of which appears on the configuration software.
  • Page 6 All software for the S6.2 is updated via the Ethernet connection using a suitable Ethernet switch or router. Two units can work on one system to give a sixteen zone system sharing RS232 devices but accessing 6 audio sources connected to each unit.
  • Page 7: Connecting The S6.2 Controller In A System

    2 Connecting the S6.2 Controller in a System A distributed audio system based around an S6.2 Controller will require a selection from the following items: 2.1 System Requirements The following accessories are included with the S6.2 Controller: 1. The S6.2 Controller.
  • Page 8: Mains Voltage Selection And Fuses

    2.2 Mains Voltage Selection and Fuses The S6.2 is shipped with the Voltage selector on the rear panel set to 240V and a 630mA fuse. If the local mains supply is 110/120V ac, • Change the Voltage selector switch setting to 120V •...
  • Page 9 Figure 2. Wiring Layout PAGE...
  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    BLUE – System Input – Local Input Note: LEDs 2–5 flash when signal activity occurs 2. IR STATUS – IR window emitter activity. or internal commands are processed. 3. COMMS – S6.2 command sent or received from a keypad. PAGE...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    2.8 Rear Panel Connections 12. Control RS232 port – external control systems such as KNX and Lutron can control each of the 8 zones using the S6.2 1. Mains Power – ON\OFF switch. RS232 control protocol available from www. 2. IEC Mains Inlet systemline.co.uk.
  • Page 12: Configuring The S6.2

    7. You must connect your PC to the same directory. Ethernet network as the S6.2 unit in order for the software to discover the system. Use your WIFI or wired Ethernet connection on the PC and connect to the network.
  • Page 13: Discovering S6.2 Units & Changing Ip Address

    2. Press the ‘Discover’ button, any S6.2 units discovered will populate by Discovered IP address in the Comms IP address box, as shown below. S6.2 units come with a DHCP setting for IP address so must be connected to a router with a DHCP server active.
  • Page 14: Setting Touch Screen Keypad & Wireless

    ‘Query All Keypads’. All keypads with ID’s allocated should be listed. 1. Select the Keypad Configuration Tab. 5. If you have more than one S6.2 unit you The configuration software is used for S6, must repeat the process by addressing S6.2 as well as Modular advanced.
  • Page 15: Adding Configurable Sources

    5. Repeat the process so all devices are 4. Repeat the process for all six sources. added to the first S6.2 unit. If you have a It is possible to select a configurable second S6.2 in the system, select this from...
  • Page 16: Keypad Configuration Profile

    ‘Systemline’ for standard S6.2 zones where is then shown on the touch screen home the S6.2 unit is controlling the volume or ‘IR’ page. If you have defined a configurable AV where another amplifier is control volume receiver you can select this for one wired using a learnt IR code.
  • Page 17: Configuring Audio Zone Settings

    S6.2 is selected. For example when S6.2 each zone together with party mode options. audio input 3 is selected from a zone it could S6.2 also has options for the supported...
  • Page 18: Saving Configurations

    For example, you may commonly Click on the ‘load’ button and select the use a Sky Satellite receiver and Systemline required ‘.snc’ file. Music Server, but use different DVD players. In this instance, the template would simply consist of the saved settings for the Sky and Systemline products.
  • Page 19: Touch Screen Keypad Settings

    4 Touch Screen Keypad Settings Note: S6.2 is designed to work with colour Touch Screen Keypads. The Touch Screen Keypad is factory set and should not 4.3 Touch Screen Calibration require any further adjustment. Touch Screen Calibration is required because...
  • Page 20: Getting Out Of Trouble

    4.4 Getting Out of Trouble Both the Contrast and Touch Screen Calibration settings potentially allow the keypad to be configured into a state where it can no longer be used e.g. the Configuration Screen is itself rendered unusable by a badly configured setting.
  • Page 24 w w w . s y s t e m l i n e . c o . u k This symbol means do not dispose of as municpal waste. Re-use or recycle wherever possible. Electrical/Electronic Equipment may contain substances harmful to the environment.

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