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Factor Electronics V-66 User And Installation Manual

Professional multi-room multi-source audio system
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Professional Multi-room Multi-source Audio System
User and Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 V-66 Professional Multi-room Multi-source Audio System User and Installation Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Thank you for choosing the Factor Electronics V-66 multi-room multi-source audio system. The V-66 provides the ultimate audio control in six stereo zones (expandable to 18 stereo zones) without the need for programing. The V-66 is a true plug & play system while providing an extensive list of features for professional installations the V-66 was designed to be simple to operate and easy to install.
  • Page 4 V-66 MASTER CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL Paging capability for Input 1 to broadcast to all zones when Complete RS232 control 12Vdc is applied to the PA - IN jack Stereo line level pre-amp outputs for every zone. Connect powered sub-woofers Input 6 with Optical or analog stereo...

  • Page 5: Keypad Features

    V-66 KEYPAD FEATURES The V-66 keypads are available in white (V-66-WKP) and black (V-66-BKP). The V-66 keypad is designed to be very easy to use. Five backlit buttons access zone power on/off, volume up/down, selection of sources 1-6, zone treble, zone bass, zone un-mute and zone standby.
  • Page 6 The V-66-RC Infrared remote control provides complete zone control through the (IR) receiver located in the center of the V-66 keypad. All keypad functions can be accessed with the V-66-RC. In addition to this the V-66-RC provides a handy MUTE button to temporarily mute audio in the zone and left/right balance adjustment.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    V-66 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The V-66 should be situated in a well ventilated location or position. Do not block the vents on the sides or top of the chassis. Proper ventilation is required for normal operation. Do not expose the unit to excessive dust and do not allow dust to build up on the unit and block the vent holes in the chassis.
  • Page 8 Use a good quality Cat5e/6 cable and crimp RJ45 jacks on each end of the cables. The RJ45 jack plugs into the back panel of the keypads and the 6 x RJ45 jacks on the back panel of the V-66-Keypad-Hub.
  • Page 9 V-66 SPEAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEREO MODE IMPORTANT: The V-66 amplifiers are capable of driving 4-8 ohm speaker loads in stereo mode and 8ohm loads in bridge mono mode. Never connect more than two 8ohm speakers wired in parallel to a single amplifier channel in stereo mode. Never connect more than one 8ohm speaker to a single channel in bridge mono mode.
  • Page 10 V-66 SPEAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BRIDGE MODE IMPORTANT: The V-66 amplifiers are capable of driving 8 ohm speaker loads in in bridge mono mode. Never connect more than one 8ohm speaker to a single channel in bridge mono mode. Never combine the – negative channels of the amplifier together. Improper speaker installation can damage the amplifiers and void the warranty.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION: Using The V-66 PRE-AMP OUTPUTS The V-66 provides 6 x stereo unbalanced line level PRE-AMP outputs which correspond to the 6 x zone outputs. PRE-AMP outputs can be used to connect powered subwoofers to a zone or additional amplifiers to expand the available power in a large zone or multiple zones.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION: Connecting Sources to the V-66 The V-66 provides 6 x stereo unbalanced line level source inputs which can be accessed by any zone. Inputs 5 and 6 provide inputs on 3.5mm stereo jacks and input 6 also provides one SPDIF Digital Optical input for digital sources like Apple TV, DVD and CD players or cable/ satellite boxes.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION: Using the V-66 12VDC Trigger Inputs and Outputs The V-66 provides 6 x 12VDC trigger outputs which correspond to the 6 x V-66 zones. When a zone is powered ON by pressing and holding the SELECT button on the V-66-KP (keypad) for 3 seconds the corresponding zone sends 12VDC to the trigger output jack.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION: Expanding the V-66 to 18 zones The V-66 provides an 18 pin expansion cable with the V-66 kit. The V-66 can be expanded up to 18 zones using three complete V-66 kits. Connect the expansion cable from the lowest unit output and cascade the units from output to input. Next you must select which unit will be the MASTER , SLAVE 1, &...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION: V-66 RS-232 Serial Port Control The V-66 provides an RS-232 serial port connection located on the back panel of the V-66 and uses a DB-9 cable connection. The V-66 supports bi-directional RS-232 communication with third party automation systems. All keypad and remote control operations can be controlled via RS-232 in addition to system expansion up to 18 zones or 3 master controller units linked together using the included 18 pin expansion cable.
  • Page 16 V-66 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RS-232 CONTROL INSTALLATION: V-66 RS-232 Serial Port Control The V-66 RS-232 Serial commands continued. (Baud Rate 9600, 8, N, 1 , DB9 Connector Pin out, Tx, Rx, GND) hh: Balance control status Key in 1<********'CR' change Source 1 Name display;********needs to be 8 valid ASCII codes.
  • Page 17 V-66 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RS-232 CONTROL INSTALLATION: V-66 RS-232 Serial Port Control The V-66 RS-232 Serial commands continued. (Baud Rate 9600, 8, N, 1 , DB9 Connector Pin out, Tx, Rx, GND) (00:disconnect 01:connected) Reply command: >xxPPuu'CR' Inquiry command structure (2) ?xxPP'CR' ;********needs to be 8...

  • Page 18: Specifications & Warranty

    >47 K Ohms Warranty Input Sensitivity 250mv Factor Electronics amplifiers are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three Amplifier Protection Overload, Short Circuit & Thermal (3) years from the date of purchase without charge for parts or labour.

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