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Danger
Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures:

According to OSHA, any exposure in the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canal or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss. If exposure in excess of the limits as put forth above, to insure against potentially harmful exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of inducing high sound pressure levels, such as this amplification system, be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

• THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF NON-INSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
• THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.
• APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2. All safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Read and understand all warnings listed on the operating instructions.
4. Follow all operating instructions to operate this product.
5. This product should not be used near water, i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.
6. Only use dry cloth to clean this product.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings, It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.
8. Do not install this product near any heat sources ; such as, radiators, heat registers, stove or other apparatus (including heat producing amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not break the ground pin of the power supply cord.
11. Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation ports or any other openings.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way; such as, power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NuVo Essentia System. Essentia brings the best of today’s digital technology to a true whole-home audio system. Listening to multiple audio sources from independent zones throughout the home has never been easier or more affordable. The elegant UK style keypads allow independent selection of up to six different audio sources from up to twelve zones in the home.Each ship including white or black inserts and trim plates to match a variety of decorating choices. Generation D digital amplification provides clear, precise digital sound to each zone without the heat generated by traditional analog amplification. The integrated infrared repeater in each keypad means you can control all of your audio sources wirelessly from any zone of your home. Enjoying quality audio throughout the home is simple and affordable with Essentia. This installation manual is designed to provide a sequential, step-by-step guide to making full use of the many features and capabilities of the Essentia System.

Package Contents:

E6DMS-UK Main System

• 1 NV-E6DM-EX Six-Source, Six-Zone Amplifier
• 6 NV-E6DKP-UK UK style Zone Controller Keypads available in white or black
• 6 NV-WP-UK UK style wall plates available in white or black
• 1 NV-LRC1 Learning Remote Control
• 1 NV-E6DEZP-UK UK EZ Port Multi-port connection hub
• 1 NV- NC1 Network connection cable
• 6 NV-VEC IR emitters with feedback LED
• 1 pr. NV-REM Double space Rack Ear Mounts

E6DXS-UK Expander System

• 1 NV-E6DX-EX Six-Source, Six-Zone Amplifier
• 6 NV-E6DKP-UK UK style Zone Controller Keypads available in white or black
• 6 NV-WP-UK UK style wall plates available in white or black
• 1 NV-LRC1 Learning Remote Control
• 1 NV-AI2 Audio Link Cable
• 1 NV-DI3 Digital Link Cable
• 1 pr. NV-REM Double space Rack Ear Mounts

Essentia Front Panel

1. POWER Button:  The amplifier is designed to be turned on and remain on. The power button supplies power to the system. Each zone can then be turned on or off independently. The amplifier should be turned on before any external connections are made. This activates internal protective circuitry.
2. STAND BY LED: When lit, this blue LED (light-emitting diode) indicates that the amplifier is plugged into an AC power outlet source.
3. Zone Status LED’s: These LED’s indicate the power status of each zone. When a zone LED is lit, it indicates that the zone is currently turned on.

Keypad Features

1. Volume Level The level of the zone volume is indicated by these LEDs (light-emitting diodes).
2. Power The power button turns that keypad’s zone on and off independently of the other zones. Pressing and holding the power button turns all zones off simultaneously.
3. Volume Independent audio volume level for each zone is controlled with these buttons.
4. IR Receiver Each keypad has an IR (infrared) receiver located under the volume button for wireless control of the audio source equipment.
5. Mute The mute button temporarily silences any audio playing in that keypad’s zone.
6. Source Selection The source buttons independently select any of the six sources connected to the Essentia amplifier. The selected source button will remain lit.

Essentia Back Panel

1. Audio Source Inputs: The Essentia amplifier accepts up to six audio sources. A source consists of any audio component capable of supplying a line level signal.
2. Source Link: This multi-pin connection is used to transfer the audio information from the Essentia main amplifier to the expander amplifier. This output is used to expand the system to twelve zones. The Audio Link connection cable is provided with the Essentia D Expander package.
3. Variable Lineout: The variable lineout is intended for zones where additional amplification is needed and the Essentia keypad is used to control the volume of all the speakers in that zone.
4. Fixed Lineout: The fixed lineout is intended for zones where additional amplification and separate volume control are needed.
5. Speaker Outputs: Individual stereo speaker outputs for each zone provide 20 watts output per channel.
6. Zone Triggers: These outputs provide a 12-volt output when the corresponding zone is turned on. This is used to trigger external equipment specific to a given zone.
7. Emitter Outputs: These outputs transfer IR (infrared) signals, repeated from a zone keypad, from the Essentia amplifier to the audio source equipment. There are six source specific outputs and two “sum” output that sends IR signals regardless of the selected source.
8. System On: This output provides a constant 12-volt output when any zone is turned on. This is used to trigger externaldevices.
9. External Mute: This is designed to mute any audio playing through the system when the phone or doorbell rings.
10. Network Input: This RJ45 connection is the input for all zone information coming from the Essentia keypads. The connection is made using the Network Cable supplied with the package.
11. Digital Link: This multi-pin connection transfers all the digital information from the main amplifier to the expander amplifier. This output is used to expand the system from six to twelve zones. The Digital Link connection cable is provided with the Essentia D Expander package.
12. RS232 Port: The RS232 serial port allows two-way communication for control by a home automation system.
13. AC Power: A detachable power cable supplies power to the Essentia System from any AC outlet.

LRC1 Learning Remote Control

1. Setup: The setup button is used to place the remote control in program/learn mode.
2. Whole-Home Control: This section automatically performs the basic Essentia keypad functions.
3. Transport Buttons: The transport buttons perform basic source specific functions, such as play, stop, pause, forward and reverse.
4. Video Source Control: These buttons are typically used by video equipment for menu navigation and selection.
5. Source Volume: This is source specific volume control, such as a TV or stereo receiver. This is not used for NuVo zone volume.
6. Numeric Buttons: These buttons provide source specific direct numeric access.
7. Power Button: This power button is for source specific power on and off. It is not for NuVo zoneon and off.
8. Channel up and down: This button provides source specific channel scrolling.
9. Macro Buttons: These buttons do not perform a given source function. They can be used for programming multiple function macro commands.

Installing the Essentia System in Your Home

Prewire
The Essentia System uses CAT5 cable for keypad control and either two or four- conductor 16-gauge speaker wire. All the wire is “homerun” from each zone to the location of the Essentia amplifier and Audio Source equipment.

Complete CAT5 Crimping Instructions
The NuVo audio systems require CAT5, unshielded, twisted pair (UTP), for communication between the keypads/Display Pads and the main amplifier unit. Each end of the wire is terminated with an RJ45 connector. The Essentia System can accommodate 2,000 total feet of CAT5 cable. For the most reliable operation, it is best that no single run of CAT5 exceeds 250 feet. The correct wiring scheme for the CAT5 cable is standard EIA/TIA 568A. Properly terminating the CAT5 cable is crucial for the operation of the system. It is very important to use a good quality crimp tool, and test each end to end run with a CAT5 wire tester to insure that your system operates flawlessly, fig.1.

EIA 568A wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable Pin #

1. Green Stripe
2. Green
3. Orange Stripe
4. Blue
5. Blue Stripe
6. Orange
7. Brown Stripe
8. Brown

Note: Colors listed as “stripe” are a white wire with a colored stripe.

Step-by-Step Crimping Instructions:

1. Strip a 2 to 3 inch portion of the insulation, exposing the 4 twisted pairs.
2. Untwist the wires and fan them out individually. Arrange the wires into the correct color scheme as shown in Fig. 1.
3. Flatten the wires in their correct order, and trim them evenly across the top. Most crimp tools have a wire trimmer built-in. It is best to trim the wires to about ½” in length.
4. While holding the wires flat between your thumb and forefinger, insert the wires into the RJ45 connector, so each is in its own slot. Push the wire into the RJ45, so all 8 conductors touch the end of the connector. The insulation jacket should extend beyond the crimp point of the RJ45.
5. Insert the RJ45 into the crimp tool receptacle and squeeze the tool firmly. Note that a ratchet type tool should tighten down until it no longer clicks.
6. The RJ45 should be firmly crimped to the CAT5 insulation. It is necessary that the color scheme be repeated identically on each end of the wire.

Installing the Essentia Amplifier
System setup works best when the amplifier is placed in the same location as the audio source equipment. This is typically in an audio rack, entertainment center or a closet dedicated to housing the home audio/video equipment.
The amplifier should be plugged in and the power button on the front panel should be turned on before proceeding with the rest of the installation. This activates the internal protective circuitry of the Essentia System.

Terminating Speaker Wire
The speaker wire for each zone is terminated in a standard Euro-style connector that plugs into each zone specific amplified output. The common speaker termination scheme is Left – Left +, Right – Right +. Either two or four-conductor 16-guage wire is recommended. Larger than 14-guage wire will not fit into the euro connector. To terminate the speaker wire, strip back the outer jacket and expose the inner conductors. Strip approximately 1/4” (4 mm) of the insulation from the inner conductors exposing the copper wire. Place the exposed wire in the euro connector and tighten the screw down terminals, fig. 2.

Be careful not to allow the exposed wire from each conductor to touch the adjacent conductor. This will short the speaker input. Each speaker output is designed for two 8-Ohm speakers. Overloading the amplifier could cause it to overheat and do damage to the output.

Installing the NV-E6DEZP-UK EZ Port
The EZ Port is a multi-connection hub designed to accept all the CAT5 wires from the keypads in the system and the speaker wires from the speakers in each zone. The location of the EZ Port should be determined by the location of the Essentia amplifier. It is best to place in the wall behind the amplifier that would be easily accessible if necessary. The EZ Port fits easily in a dual bracket with an open back. These are often referred to as “mud rings”. Simply plug the terminated CAT5 wires into any of the six available jacks on the back of the EZ Port. The zone speaker wires screw down to the appropriately labeled termination, Fig. 3.

The order in which the individual CAT5 wires are plugged is in not important, although it is strongly recommended that you label the CAT5 with the appropriate zone number for future reference.
Once you have plugged the Cat-5 and speaker wires into the EZ Port, screw the EZ Port into its construction bracket using the supplied mounting screws.

Connecting the EZ Port to the Essentia amplifier

When the EZ Port is installed in the wall the only part visible should be the faceplate, speaker connections for zones 1-6, and a single RJ45 jack. The speaker connections are made using the supplied Euro connectors and the supplied pre-terminated network cable is used to integrate the system keypads. Speaker connections and the network connection are made from the face of the EZ Port the back of the Essentia, fig. 4. Any CAT5 cable terminated using 568A or 568B network wiring will suffice should you need a longer network connection.

EZ Port (front)

Essentia Speaker Connection

Essentia Network Connection

Attaching Audio Source Equipment to the Essentia Amplifier Each piece of audio source equipment is connected to the Essentia amplifier with standard stereo RCA cables. Attach the RCA cable to the corresponding audio output on the source equipment and to the desired source input on the back of the Essentia amplifier, Fig. 5.

Connecting the IR Emitters
IR commands for the source equipment are transferred from the Essentia amplifier to the source equipment via mini IR mouse emitters. Six of these are supplied with your Essentia System. The emitter is plugged into the corresponding source IR output on the Essentia and then placed over the IR receiver window on the source component, fig. 6.

The IR outputs are individually routed to sources 1-6 allowing IR commands from the chosen source to only control that source. The two SUM outputs will flash any IR command that is sent from any of the zones. This is used to connect the NuVo T2 Tuner, which has a single IR direct input to control both tuners to the Essentia System or an IR blaster designed to flash IR commands to a variety of components. This is done by plugging a single mono 1/8” patch cable into the SUM IR output and into the Direct IR input.

Expanding Essentia to 12 Zones
Six additional listening zones can be added to the Essentia System using the Essentia Expander package. The expansion is easily done using the Audio Link and Digital Link multi-pin outputs on the Essentia main amplifier. The necessary cables for this are supplied with the Expander package. The other necessary connections are the additional six speaker terminations and a short CAT5 jumper between the Expander EZ Port and the Main EZ Port, fig. 7.

The CAT5 cables and speaker wires from zones 7-12 are terminated at the back of the Expander EZ Port in the same manner as the termination for the Main system, see fig. 3 page 9.

Installing the Essentia Keypads
You are now ready to install the keypads and complete the Essentia installation. This is easily done using a rotary switch located on the back of the keypad to set a specific zone address for each keypad, Fig. 8. The switch requires the use of a small flat screwdriver and is set by turning the arrow insert on the switch to the appropriate zone number. Zones 1-12 are set by using switch positions 1-C (note that zones 10, 11 and 12 are denoted by A, B and C respectively). Switch positions D, E, F and 0 are for additional keypads in zones 1-4. It is important to note that the keypads will not function properly unless each has its own unique zone address. Once each keypad’s zone address is set, the CAT5 can be plugged in and the keypad installed in the wall.

Keypad Zone Settings
Each Essentia keypad has the ability to set specific zone functions. These are bass and treble EQ, source grouping, all on (party mode) and volume reset. Each of these functions is accessed by pressing the MUTE and SOURCE 1-5 buttons simultaneously, fig. 9.

While the keypad is in the function set mode, the appropriate source button will flash. To return to normal zone control, press the flashing source button.

EQ Control and Source Grouping
To change bass response, press the Mute button and Source 1 button simultaneously. Adjust the bass level up or down by using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. The volume indicator LEDs will indicate the output level, fig. 10.

Adjust treble response using the same process. This is accessed by pressing the Mute and Source 2 buttons. Once the desired setting is made, press the Source button again to return the keypad to normal operation. Source grouping is a feature that allows multiple zones in an open living space to always share the same source selection but still retain individual volume and on/off control. This is achieved by pressing Mute and Source 3. Volume Up enables the group function, and Volume Down disables the group function and causes the keypad to operate independently of all other groups, fig. 11.

All On/Master Mode
The Essentia System has an All On feature. Any keypad within the system, which can be up to twelve zones, has the ability to become a master control for the entire house. The master keypad will control zone on, volume level, and source selection for all other zones. To place a keypad in Master Mode function, simply press the Mute and Source 4 buttons simultaneously. This will cause the volume indicator LED for that zones keypad to flash continuously and adjust to a preset volume level (-60 dB). All other zones will then turn on to the same relative volume level and increase or decrease with the volume adjustment on the master keypad, fig. 12.

Each keypad volume LED indicates a preset meter level threshold, fig. 13.

Any of the other zone keypads have the ability to override the master function by selecting a new source, changing a local zones volume control, or by turning a local zones keypad off and back on. The Master Mode is turned off by repeating the sequence of pressing the Mute and Source 4 button

Volume Reset
Each zone has the capability of turning on at two different volume level settings. At factory default the zone will turn on at the previous listening level. If desired, you can change that default to a low level volume reset regardless of the previous level. To change the zone to volume reset mode, press the Mute and Source 5 buttons simultaneously. The Source 5 button will begin flashing. The volume LED will first appear at the far left indicating no volume reset. Pushing the Volume Up button will cause the volume LED to move to the far right position. This now indicates that the zone is in volume reset mode, fig. 14.

To return to normal keypad operation, press the Source 5 button again and it will stop flashing. In the volume reset mode the zone will automatically turn on at a preset -60 dB level. The volume reset can be turned off by repeating the above steps and returning the volume LED to the far left position.

Using the Fixed and Variable Lineouts

Each zone of the Essentia amplifier has two 3.5mm mini stereo outputs. These are fixed and variable lineouts used for adding additional amplification when necessary for each zone. A distinct advantage to the NuVo equipment is the ability to use the amplified output, variable and fixed lineouts all simultaneously on all zones. The Essentia amplifier has zone trigger outputs that provide a 12V trigger for additional amplification. This enables the attached amplifier to be triggered on and off with the zone keypad.

Zone Variable Lineout
The variable lineout is designed to allow additional audio amplification volume level to be controlled from that zone’s keypad. When used in conjunction with the zone amplified output, fig. 15, all the speaker’s volume will track with the keypad volume level.

Zone Fixed Lineout
In some zone applications, it is more advantageous to have a separate volume control on the additional speakers being driven by an additional amplifier. This is common with outdoor zones. The fixed lineout offers the capability to add amplification, but the audio signal is not affected by the zone keypad volume level. Therefore, it requires a separate volume control for those speakers, fig. 16.

The NV-LRC1 IR Remote Control
The Essentia System comes with the NV-LRC1 Learning Remote Control. This remote allows wireless control of all keypad functions, as well as the functions of the audio source equipment. Each NuVo zone keypad has an IR receiver that captures the specific source commands from any remote control and in turn sends the command ultimately to the appropriate source equipment. Embedded IR code libraries makes use of the LRC1 with a large variety of audio and video equipment easy. For complete setup and functionality refer to the User Guide included with the remote control. Additional remote controls are available from NuVo.

NV-MI1 Mute Interface Adapter
The Mute Interface is used in conjunction with System Mute input in the back of the Essentia amplifier. It acts as a relay for a voltage from up to two phone lines and two doorbell transformers. When a voltage is presented to the MI1 it then sends a contact closure to the Essentia System, which in turn causes the system to mute momentarily. This is useful in allowing the telephone ring or doorbell to be heard when audio is playing in any of the zones, Fig. 17.

NV-LSA40 Local Source Amplifier
The LSA40 is 40 watt accessary amplifier that allows any line-level audio signal local to a zone to be amplified through that zone’s speakers. It is designed to be used universally in a variety of applications, but as shown in fig. 18, it can be triggered on and off by any zone keypad. When connected to the keypad, the user will listen to the NuVo audio system when the zone is turned on. When the zone is off the LSA40 will automatically amplify any incoming local audio signal.

NV-LSA40PD Local Source Amplifier Power Distribution Hub
The LSA40PD is a great device for distributing the necessary DC power to up to 4 individual LSA40 amplifiers. This allows the LSA40 components to be remotely located without the need for an external power supply in the zone, fig. 19. The LSA40PD is typically located where the Essentia amplifier is installed. The power from the head end to each of LSA40 locations is sent over standard 16 gauge speaker wire.

NV-LSI12 Local Source Interrupt
A lower cost alternative to the LSA40 is the LSI12. This is a non-amplified local source interrupt. It is installed in the same way the LSA40 is installed, but the incoming local signal must be amplified, fig 20. This is a useful accessory where a local amplified signal is already present.

NuVo NV-P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier
The P2100 is specifically designed for use with the NuVo Systems’ lineouts. It can be used with either the fixed or variable lineouts on the Essentia with either a 1/8” (3.5mm) to 1/8” stereo patch cable or a 1/8” stereo to RCA patch cable,

There are two methods for triggering the NuVo P2100 from the Essentia outputs. One is to set the POWER MODE switch on the P2100 to Audio (the extreme left position) and allow an incoming audio signal from the Essentia System to turn on the P2100. The second method is to place the POWER MODE switch in the AC/DC (extreme right) position. This will turn on the P2100 when the Essentia is on. An additional feature of Essentia is zone specific triggers that will trigger the P2100 only when that zone is turned on. Utilizing the voltage trigger requires a mono 1/8” (3.5mm) patch cable from either the System ON output on the Essentia to the P2100 Voltage trigger input, or from the specific Zone Trigger on the Essentia to the Voltage Trigger on the P2100,

RS232 Interface
The RS232 port allows external two-way communication with the Essentia System. Home automation systems such as Crestron and AMX can be set up to operate Essentia. The RS232 addendum contains the necessary command sets for communication with the Essentia System.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Zones 1-6 Power Amplifier Outputs

• Continuous Average Output Power  40W (20W x 2)
• Two channels driven 30-20kHz@1% THD
• Rated Distortion (1/2 power)  0.40%
• Rated Impedance  6 Ohms
• Damping Factor 50+
• Frequency Response (20-20kHz) ±2 dB

Zones 1-6 Preamplifier Outputs

• Variable output  0-600mV
• Fixed output  600mV
• Impedance  600 Ohms
• Source Inputs 1-6
• input Impedance  10K
• Input Sensitivity for rated power  300mV RMS
• Input Overload                          3V RMS

Emitter Outputs

• Source Outputs    6
• Sum Outputs    2
• Output Drive Current  100 mA
• Output Drive Voltage 12V
• Compatible with single and dual emitters

System

• System On  12V @ 50mA
• External Mute 3-12V DC

Zone Trigger Outputs

• Output Power 12V @ 50mA
• Outputs  6 (zones 1-6)

Power Requirements

• Power Supply 120VAC/240VAC 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption all channels 340VA (290W)
• driven to full-rated power
• Cower Consumption average  50VA (40W)

operating conditions

• Power Consumption no signal  30VA (12.5W)
• USA Safety Listing (UL 6500)
• Canada Safety Listing (CAN/CSA E60065.00) CE Listing/SEMKO (EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3/A1)

Physical Specifications

• Unit Size Millimeters  88 H x 430 W x 325 D
• Unit Size Inches              3 1/2 H x 17 W x 12 3/4 D
• Shipping Size Millimeters  290 x 540 x 440
• Shipping Size Inches  11 3/8 x 21 1/4 x 17 3/8
• Unit Weight Kilograms 7.8
• Unit Weight Pounds 17.0
• Shipping Weight Kilograms 12.7
• Shipping Weight Pounds 28.0
• Keypad Size Millimeters 107.2 H x 41.5 W x 32.5 D
• Keypad Size Inches 4 1/4 H x 1 5/8 W x 1 1/4 D

NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Addendum

Control Interface Description Document for the Nuvo E6D Main Unit Revision E (for Nuvo E6D Mark II systems only) June 8, 2006
DB9M PORT PINOUTS: Nuvo Transmit to System Controller on pin 2. Nuvo Receive from System Controller on pin 3. Ground on pin 5.
SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS: RS232, RTS/CTS or software flow control (XON/XOFF) NOT required, 9600 baud, 8N1 protocol.

RULES OF PROTOCOL:

1. For alpha ASCII characters, always use UPPER CASE. In this document, actual characters in a string are presented in BOLD type.
2. All numerical fields are coded as ASCII digit characters.
3. Each Command string is STARTED with an ASCII “*” character and terminated by a character (0D hexadecimal). Each response string issued by the E6D will START with an ASCII “#” and be terminated with a character (0D hexadecimal).
4. If a command has an error in it (does not adhere to exact command syntax), the E6D will respond with a “#?” string.
5. Whenever queuing multiple commands to the E6D, the host program should pause for 50 milliseconds between commands to prevent buffer overruns.

NUVO POWER-ON STATE:

1. Each zone is OFF until ON command is received.

2. Each zone’s ZoneSet status will be as set by the special key combination settings as detailed in the owner’s manual. If no keypad is connected with a given zone address, then ZoneSet will default to:

   • OR0 (No override)
   • BASS+0 (Bass FLAT)
   • TREB+0 (Treble FLAT)
   • GRP0 (SOURCE GROUPING OFF)
   • VRST1 (VOLUME RESET TO 50 dB ON)
     If these zone settings are overridden by the commands which follow in this document, the overridden values will reset to the default values above upon cycling power on the Main Unit.

3. For the first four seconds after power-on, a series of non-control related characters will be issued at a wide range of baud rates. These are necessary queries to a program that may be running on a connected PC for the purpose of Firmware field upgrades. They should be ignored by the host control system.

NON-VOLATILE COMMANDS AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSES With the exception of commands associated with setting the IR carrier frequency, the effect of all commands is non-permanent; i.e. when power is cycled on the main unit, it will return to default values. The commands that are an exception to this rule follow in this section.

COMMAND: *IRSETSR Reads status of SOURCE IR carrier frequency settings.
RESPONSE: #IRSET:aa,bb,cc,dd,ee,ff where:
aa = IR carrier frequency of SOURCE 1 (“38” or “56”)
bb = carrier frequency of SOURCE 2 (“38” or “56”)
cc = carrier frequency of SOURCE 3 (“38” or “56”)
dd = carrier frequency of SOURCE 4 (“38” or “56”)
ee = carrier frequency of SOURCE 5 (“38” or “56”)
ff = carrier frequency of SOURCE 6 (“38” or “56”)

NOTE: the Main Unit ships with the carrier frequency DEFAULT setting of 38 KHz for all six sources.

COMMAND: *IRSETDF Restores DEFAULT SOURCE IR carrier frequency settings (38 KHz for all six sources). RESPONSE: Same response as for

IRSETSR

COMMAND: *SxIR56SET – sets SOURCE x to 56 KHz IR repeat carrier (x is 1 to 6).
RESPONSE: Same response as for #IRSETSR

COMMAND: *SxIR38SET – sets SOURCE x to 38 KHz IR repeat carrier (x is 1 to 6).
RESPONSE: Same response as for #IRSETSR

COMMAND/RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS.
NOTE zone number field xx should ALWAYS include a lead zero (“0”) for zone numbers less than 10.
COMMAND: *ZxxCONSR – Connect STATUS REQUEST where xx is zone # from 1 to 12.
RESPONSE: #ZxxPWRppp,SRCs,GRPt,VOL-yy,Pzzz -ppp = “ON” (2 characters) or “OFF” (3 characters)

The remaining fields are not included in the response if ppp is “OFF”:

• – s = SOURCE NUMBER 1 to 6
• – q = 0 if SOURCE GROUP is ON 1if SOURCE GROUP is OFF
• – yy = level below max in dB: -00 to -78 dB (include lead 0 for all single-digit values)
• – yy = “MT” if in MUTE state
• – yy = “XM” if external MUTE is being held active
• – zzz = “MST” if this zone is PARTY MASTER
• – zzz = “SLV” if this zone is SLAVED to a PARTY MASTER in another zone
• -zzz = “OFF” if this zone is under LOCAL CONTROL only (either there is no party master, or this zone has been manually overridden)

This response will also be issued in response to pressing the ON/OFF, VOLUME, or SOURCE keys on a KEYPAD. NOTE the response will be issued if a SOURCE key is pressed on a zone that is powered OFF even though the key press has no effect on the system. It will be output at every increment during a volume ramp initiated by HOLDING a VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN key on a keypad. It will also be issued at every increment of a volume ramp commanded by the ZxxVOL+ and ZxxVOL- commands (see below). The MUTE value will be asserted if a *ZxMTON command has been received, OR if the volume is run all the way to the lowest possible point (volume off). An active EXTERNAL
MUTE input, however, will always override other volume response values with the “XM” response.

COMMAND: ZxxSETSR ZoneSet STATUS REQUEST where xx is zone # from 1 to 12.
RESPONSE: #ZxxORp,BASSyy,TREByy,GRPq,VRSTu – p = 1 if at least one of the permanent values have been overridden by an RS232 command.
– yy = EQ level, dB, 12 to +0 (flat) to
+ 12 in 2 dB increments if set by RS232, -8, -6,-4, 0,
+ 4, +6, +8 if set on keypad.
– q = 0 if SOURCE GROUP is ON 1 if SOURCE GROUP is OFF
– u = 0 if VOLUME RESET is ON 1 if VOLUME RESET is OFF

• override set to 1 FOR THIS ZONE only if one of commands ZxxBASSyy, ZxxTREByy, or
•  ZxxGRPq are issued (see descriptions below).

Once a parameter has been SET by one of these commands, it will remain UNTIL:

• power is cycled on the Main Unit either with the front panel power switch or by removing AC power. Upon power-up, the system will restore keypad permanent settings (see the User Manual for details on how to perform these settings).
• an operator manually sets one of these parameters from a keypad. This takes the unit out of OVERRIDE state, but other RS232-commanded settings will remain until another RS232 command overrides them, or power is cycled.

This response is also issued whenever these parameters are set from a keypad.

• COMMAND: *ZxxON Turn zone xx ON.
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR
• COMMAND: *ZxxOFF Turn zone xx OFF.
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR
• COMMAND: *ALLOFF Turn ALL zones OFF.
• RESPONSE: #ALLOFF

This RESPONSE is also issued when ALL OFF is pressed on any KEYPAD.

• COMMAND: *ALLV+ Ramp ALL zones UP at a 10 dB/second rate in 1 dB steps.
• RESPONSE: #ALLV+

The ramp action will be cancelled when all zones reach MAXIMUM volume, or when an ALLHLD Command is received. Note that to stop the ramp with this command before maximum volume, one reference zone must be periodically polled with a ZxxCONSR Command to determine when the desired volume point has been reached. Note that ramps in different zones may start at different levels and will all ramp at the same rate.

COMMAND: ALLV- Ramp ALL zones DOWN at a 10 dB/second rate in 1 dB steps.
RESPONSE: #ALLV-
The ramp action will be cancelled when all zones reach MINIMUM (OFF) volume, or when an ALLHLD Command is received. Note that to stop the ramp with this command before the minimum volume, one reference zone must be periodically polled with a *ZxxCONSR Command to determine when the desired volume point has been reached. Note that ramps in zones may start at different levels and will all ramp at the same rate.

• COMMAND: ALLHLD Stops ramp action initiated by ALLV+ Or *ALLV-
• RESPONSE: #ALLHLD-

This results in a HOLD of the level at time of command receipt.

• COMMAND: *ALLMON ALL MUTE ON.
• RESPONSE: # ALLMON
• COMMAND: *ALLMOFF ALL MUTE OFF.
• RESPONSE: #ALLMOFF
• COMMAND: *ZxxSRCp Switch zone xx to SOURCE p ( 1 to 6).
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR
• COMMAND: *ZxxVOLyy Set volume of zone xx to level yy below max in dB from 0 to 78 dB (include lead 0 for all single-digit values).
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR
• COMMAND: *ZxxVOL+ STARTS zone xx volume ramp UP at the rate of +10 dB per second in +1 dB steps. (This is the same as holding VOLUME UP key on a KEYPAD for 1 second).
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR, updated 10 times per second.
• COMMAND: *ZxxVOL- STARTS zone xx volume ramp DOWN at the rate of -10 dB per second in -1 dB steps. (This is the same as holding VOLUME UP key on a KEYPAD for 1 second).
• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR, updated 10 times per second.
• COMMAND: ZxxVHLD STOPS zone xx volume ramp initiated by ZxxVOL++ or *ZxxVOL– commands.

This results in a HOLD of the level at time of command receipt.

• RESPONSE: #ZxxVHLD

• COMMAND: *ZxxMTON zone xx MUTE ON (mutes currently connected source)

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR

• COMMAND: *ZxxMTOFF zone xx MUTE OFF (returns zone output to currently connected source at previous volume setting).

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxCONSR

• COMMAND: *ZxxBASSyyy zone xx BASS EQ with yyy = EQ level, dB, 12 to +0 (flat) to +12 in 2 dB increments.

• USE LEAD “0” IN TENS PLACE FOR VALUE LESS THAN 10.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will override the non-volatile BASS setting (set from keypad) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxTREByyy zone xx TREBLE EQ with yyy = EQ level, dB, 12 to +0 (flat) to +12 in 2 dB increments.

• USE LEAD “0” IN TENS PLACE FOR VALUE LESS THAN 10.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will override the non-volatile TREBLE setting (set from keypad) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxGRPON zone xx SOURCE GROUP ON.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will override the non-volatile GROUP setting (set from keypad) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxGRPOFF zone xx SOURCE GROUP OFF.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the will override the non-volatile GROUP setting (set from keypad) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxVRSTON zone xx VOLUME RESET ON.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will set override (lock out KEYPAD non-address DIP
  switches) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxVRSTOFF zone xx VOLUME RESET OFF.

• RESPONSE: Same response as for *ZxxSETSR

• NOTE: sending this command to the E6D will set override (lock out KEYPAD non-address DIP switches) for this zone until power is cycled.

• COMMAND: *ZxxLKON zone xx KEYPAD LOCK ON This will INHIBIT ANY keypad control input on the zone. This is the same as activating the Parental lock control at a keypad by holding down a SOURCE key for three seconds).

• RESPONSE: #ZxxLKON6

• COMMAND: *ZxxLKOFF zone xx KEYPAD LOCK ON This will RESTORE ALL keypad control input on the zone (useful as Parental lock control) . This is the same as deactivating the Parental lock control at a keypad by holding down a SOURCE key for three seconds).

• RESPONSE: #ZxxLKOFF

• COMMAND: *VER Firmware version query.

• RESPONSE: #NUVO_E6D_vx.yy where x is the major version number and yy is the minor version number.

• RESPONSE: #EXTMON Issued whenever the External MUTE first activates (closure to ground) and 0 whenever the External MUTE de-activates (open connection to ground).

• NOTE: there is no COMMAND associated with this response; it is always initiated by a change at the EXT. MUTE input.

• RESPONSE: #EXTMOFF Issued whenever External MUTE de-activates (open connection to ground).

NOTE: there is no COMMAND associated with this response; it is always initiated by a change at the EXT. MUTE input.

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