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EisSound i500 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Multiroom Audio System

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL Multiroom Audio System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Multiroom Audio System 1.- Description and components of the i500 Series 2.- Pre-installation: previous recommendations 2.1.- Power Source 2.2.- Communication Line 2.3.- Line Reinforcement Module 2.4.- FM Tuners 2.5.- Coverage of Remote Control Unit 3.- Installing the Master Unit 3.1.- Connection to Communication Line 3.2.- Connection to Universal Dock for iPod...

  • Page 3: Description And Components Of The I500 Series

    The i500 Series does not require hook-up from a dedicated computer. No technical computer skills are required to fully enjoy all the features equipped to the system. With the i500 Series it is possible to distribute different music channels to as many as 32 separate rooms from a Master Unit.
  • Page 4 Multiroom Audio System The Main Speaker (ref. 551 01) integrates the control and sound electronics of each zone or room and is equipped with the following basic features: FM tuner with built-in RDS, 30 memories and 75 ohm RF coaxial antenna connector wireless data and sound communication with Remote Control Unit...
  • Page 5 KNX system and JUNG FP701CTIP touch screen Finally, i500 Series Central Unit has a RS232 port through which can be access to control to a large part of the system's performance. Thanks to ASCII command language is possible to make a user interface to control the i500 series from other external devices such as iPhone, iPad, etc.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation: Previous Recommendations

    Multiroom Audio System Pre-installation: previous recommendations The i500 Series requires basic pre-installation. To avoid future issues and ensure optimal system operation, follow these recommendations. 2.1. Power Source Main Speakers (ref. 551 01) and Auxiliary Speakers (ref. 552 01) must be connected to the...

  • Page 7: Fm Tuners

    In a bus-type system it should be installed in one or both ends of the system (see the figure). In star or mixed type systems look for the longest straight path between two points and install the device on one or both ends of the system. installation length # Main Active Speakers # Line Reinforcemen Devices...
  • Page 8 Multiroom Audio System The Main Speaker (ref. 551 01) is visually recognized from the rest of the Speakers by the antenna capsule and the blue LED integrated in the front grille. The location of the remaining Speakers (Auxiliary Speakers ref. 552 01 and Passive Speakers ref.

  • Page 9: Installing The Master Unit

    The Line Connector module is available in several colours and can be fitted with the most popular electrical switch brands by using the adapters listed in the EISSOUND catalog (BJC, Jung, Legrand, Niessen, Schneider, Simón, bTicino, ...). Connection to the power supply is made with the cable supplied with the Master Unit (see installation recommendations in section 2.1).

  • Page 10: Connection To Universal Dock For Ipod

    Multiroom Audio System 3.2. Connection to Universal Dock for iPod To access music stored in an iPod, the Master Unit is equipped with a back panel connection to the Universal Dock for iPod. The connection is only available with this Unit and should not used for any other purpose.
  • Page 11 LINE OUT For example, the PC audio output can be used to make the PC as a music server. audio out This way, also can be connect an Airport® and receive music from an iPhone® or iPad®.
  • Page 12 Multiroom Audio System (2) In systems equipped with a REC OUT (such as HI FI systems), connection to the Master Unit can be installed between the REC OUT and the music system’s amplifier. TAPE (3) The headphone output can be used in systems with no LINE OUT or REC OUT (such as walkman, compact stereos, MP3 players …).

  • Page 13: Installing Speakers In Each Zone

    Installing Speakers in each zone 4.1. Zone with Main Speakers (basic installation) The choice of the location of the Main Speaker is VERY IMPORTANT. Please follow all the recommendations indicated in section 2.5. Each Main Speaker (ref. 551 01) requires simple installation as per the following diagram. 55301 230V 55101...
  • Page 14 55301 55301 55301 230V 230V 230V 55201 55201 55101 Yellow Green Blue Orange Brown Violet Black LINE White...

  • Page 15: Zone With Zone Controller (Basic Installation)

    Thanks to a wide selection of adaptors available at EISSOUND catalogue (BJC, Jung, Legrand, Niessen, Schneider, Simón, bTicino ..). The connection to the mains is carried out through the network cable supplied along with the Zone Controller (see chap.

  • Page 16: Zone With Zone Controller (Extended Installation)

    Zone controllers (ref. 557 22) can be install in areas or rooms where other type of Speakers are necessary different from those of i500 Series and also when is required more power as external amplifiers and speakers can be connected.

  • Page 17: Installation Configuration

    Installation configuration In the following process it is assumed that all the units are not installed and still under factory settings. To reset the system to factory default settings see section 6. 5.1. Configuring each Main Speaker and each Zone Controller with its own Remote Control Unit Supplying power to the system Engage the automatic switch that feeds the power to all system components.
  • Page 18 The Remote Control Unit together with the Main Speakers and the Zone Controllers use a single "home address" which ensure that the system operates independently and free of any other i500 systems installed in neighbouring homes. This address is automatically assigned with no direct user intervention during the system configuration procedure: Push the key “install”...
  • Page 19 Amaral Zone name: Escapar Home address Estrella de mar KITC Estrella de mar edit At this point a name is assigned to the Main Speaker or Zone Controller which is emitting the BEEP signal. Use the navigation keys. The zone name is linked with the Main Speaker or Zone Controller and NOT with the Remote Control Unit.
  • Page 20 Multiroom Audio System When the first Remote Control together with the Main Speaker or Zone Controller has been linked the Central Unit LEDS stop flashing and the Sound sources are on and available at this step. L2 external sound source connected L1 external sound source connected Universal Dock for iPod connected Disk inserted...

  • Page 21: Configuring Several Main Speakers Or Zone Controllers

    5.2. Configuring several Main Speakers and Zone Controllers with the same Remote Control Unit The i500 multi-room system allows for a Only one Remote Control Unit is single Remote Control Unit to operate linked WITH A SINGLE Main Speaker different...

  • Page 22: Incorporate A New Remote Control Unit To The Current System

    Multiroom Audio System 5.3. Incorporate a new Remote Control Unit to the current system When all the Main Speakers and Zone Controllers are installed and a new Remote Control Unit will be added, proceed as follows: Open the installation Briefly push (under 2 seconds) the “reset”...

  • Page 23: 5.4. Other Configuration Options

    Close the installation Briefly push (under 2 seconds) the “reset” button. Short press: CLOSE installation All the LEDS (Master Unit, Main Speakers or Zone Controllers) stops flashing to indicate that the installation is CLOSED, meaning that it will not admit new Remote Control Units.

  • Page 24: Reset The System With Factory Default Settings

    This identifier ensures that no interferences from neighboring i500 systems will be experienced. The identifier is blank from the factory and is automatically calculated in the installation process (see section 5).
  • Page 25 Keep the “reset” button pressed on the Master Unit for 10 seconds until all the frontal LEDS (10sg) factory setting are illuminated. Next, all the LEDS on the Master Unit, all the Main Speakers and all the Zone Controllers signal SLOW FLASHING to indicate they are NOT INSTALLED.

  • Page 26: Technical Characteristics

    Multiroom Audio System Technical Characteristics Master Unit 51121 NORMAL COMMENTS Measurements 274x54x250 width x height x depth Voltage 50/60Hz Consumption demand Input signal 3800 mVeff RCA inputs L1 , L2 Input impedance Kohms RCA inputs L1 , L2 Output signal Veff terminals 51,52,53,54 Passband...
  • Page 27 Auxiliary Speaker 55201 NORMAL COMMENTS Measurements 220x93 exterior (diameter x depth) 190x85 cavity (diameter x depth) 220x8,5 front grille (diameter x height) Voltage 50/60Hz Consumption demand Input signal Veff terminals 65,66 Input impedance Kohms terminals 65,66 Aux.amplifier switch on signal terminal 62 Output speaker signal (8 ohm) Inside speaker signal (8 ohms)

  • Page 28: Quick Reference Guide For Remote Control Unit Operation

    Multiroom Audio System Quick Reference Guide for Remote Control Unit Operation not linked Linked zone Battery KITCHEN Music ON Audio Channel Central disk Start-up Screen Screen In the air tonight 09:11 Menu Menu input Multifunction keys Return to previous screen Microphone Navegation keys Link...
  • Page 29 Recommendations to achieve enhanced communication between the Remote Control Unit and the Main Speaker or Zone Contoller Be within the range of coverage to a maximum distance of 5 m from the Main Speaker or Zone Controller Do not move while operating the Remote Control Unit.
  • Page 30 Multiroom Audio System Avoid nearby devices that emit Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or any other radiofrequency that transmits at 2.4 GHz. IMPORTANT: When the signal between the Remote signal OK Control and the Main Speaker or Zone Controller KITCHEN fails and contact is temporarily lost, the symbol the top lefthand corner will disappear from the 11:59 Monday, 04/06/08...
  • Page 31 FAQ's: Frequently Asked Questions When installing one zone with the Remote Control the Main Speaker or Zone Controller stops blinking, but in the Remote Control does not appear the option of defining the name of zone press key "link" in the zone list select the “Find…” option as many times as necessary until you see the last zone called "Room X"...
  • Page 32 Polígono Malpica Calle F Oeste Grupo de Naves Gregorio Quejido, 87-88 50016 Zaragoza (España) Tel.: 34 976 465 550 Fax: 34 976 465 559 comercial@eissound.com www.eissound.com AENOR Empresa Registrada ER-0634/1998 CC-1130-03 64460042...
  • Page 33 ESTE CAJETÍN NO FORMA PARTE DEL MANUAL...

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