legrand NV-SUBAMP200 Nuvo In Wall or In Ceiling Subwoofer Amplifiers Instruction Manual

Legrand NV-SUBAMP200 Nuvo In Wall or In Ceiling Subwoofer Amplifiers

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

NV-SUBAMP100-xx
NV-SUBAMP200-xx
NV-SUBAMP500-xx

15

| EQ selection: A – NV-SUBIC8

B – NV-SUBIW8 C – SUBIWDUAL8

16| EQ mode
17| 12 V DC trigger input/ output
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18| IR
19| Power button
20| Sub terminal screws
21| Fuse

NOTE: Power mode, Volume control, Phase control, and Crossover control are accessed on the LCD display menu using the control knob.  This instruction sheet covers the installation of the Nuvo In-Wall/In-Ceiling Subwoofer Amplifiers. These amplifiers offer a substantial amount of dynamic power to increase the quality of your audio system.

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD PANEL FEATURES (FOR NV-SUBAMP500-XX MODELS)

Power Up Screen
Shows a message that the system is powering up.

Home Screen/Volume
Option for adjusting volume level.

Audio Mode Screen/Status
This setting has presets to put the amplifier into a mode that supports your favorite listening environment. Choose one of the following options:

• Music
• Movie
• Bypass

Night Mode Status
This setting places a low sound threshold on the system for evening use.

• Off
• On

Speaker EQ Screen
Select one of the following modes:

• NVSUBIC8 1
• NVSUBIW8 2
• NVSUBIWDUAL8 3
• Flat

Crossover Main Screen
Crossover provides an option for a low pass filter for the amplifier. Choose from one of the following options:

• LFE (Default setting)
• 40 – 250 HZ

Phase Screen

• 0-180

Lock Control Main Screen
Locks the menu for the amplifier controls to prevent accidental changes .

• Off
• On

Factory Reset

• Yes: Resets all amplifier controls to the default settings.
• No

Power Options Screen
This setting sets the power state. Choose from one of the following options :

• Switch: The amplifier is always on. This is the default setting.
• 12 V Trigger: The amplifier turns on automatically upon receiving a 12 V input signal. When the 12 V signal is removed, the amplifier automatically goes into standby mode.
• Audio Sensor: The amplifier turns on automatically upon receiving an audio input signal. When the amplifier no longer receives a signal, it automatically moves into a standby state after 15 minutes.

IR – Device ID
Assigns an IR ID between 1 and 4 to the amplifiers in the system.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Exit Menu Screen
Press the knob to exit the menu for the controls and bring up the Home/Volume screen.

INSTALLATION

STEP 1: Determine the placement of the amplifier. Consider the following:

• The need to place the amplifier in a rack or on a shelf.
• The number of subwoofers being connected to the amplifier.
• The minimum amount of space required around the amplifier to allow for adequate cooling and ventilation.
• The need to access the adjustment controls to fine-tune your amplifier.

STEP 2 : Confirm the voltage setting for your application. The indented end of the voltage selector switch should be under the screw above the appropriately labeled voltage level. If you need to change the voltage setting:

• a. Loosen the screws securing the voltage selector switch cover.
• b. Slide the cover up and move the switch so that the indented end of the switch is under the screw above the correct voltage level label.
• c. Slide the cover down and re-tighten the screws.

STEP 3: Connect the receiver to the amplifier using option a, option b, option c, or option d (depending on your receiver):

NOTE: Use the highest quality cables and connectors possible for low impedance. Use of a minimum of 16-gauge, stranded speaker cable is recommended.

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with these instructions, make sure the power is off to the amplifier. Do NOT connect the power cord until all connections are complete.

• a. Use a line-level RCA cable connection (applicable to all models) See Fig. 4
  Run the cable from the right channel of the RCA output port on the receiver to the right channel, low-level input port on the amplifier.
  Run the cable from the left channel of the RCA output port on the receiver to the left channel input port on the amplifier.

• b. Use the LFE connection (applicable to all models) See Fig. 5:
  Run the cable from the SUB RCA output port on the receiver to the LFE input port on the amplifier.

• c. Use a high-level in connection (for NV-SUBAMP100-xx models) See Fig. 6:

  1.  Strip approximately 1/4 n. (6.4 mm) of insulation from the inner conductor wire.
  2. Terminate the speaker wire into the modular plug.
  3. Insert the plug into the appropriate zone output on the back panel.
     IMPORTANT: Be careful not to let the exposed speaker wires touch. This will short the connection and could damage

• d. Use a 12 V trigger connection (for NV-SUBAMP200-xx and NV-SUBAMP500 models) See Fig. 7:

  • Run the 12 V trigger connection from the output of the device to the 12 V trigger input of the amplifier.
    If using a 12 V power supply plugged into an outlet on the receiver, connect the wires to the trigger terminals. When using a Nuvo wireless subwoofer connection kit, you can modify the USB power cable for the receiver by following the cable pin out chart. 1 2 3 4 5

STEP 4: Connect the subwoofer(s) to the amplifier using either option a or option b:

• a. Use the SUB terminal connections (for NV-SUBAMP200-xx and NV-SUBAMP500 models) See Figure 8:
  1.  Strip 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) of the cable jacket on each end of two cables.
  2.  Loosen the RED SUB 1 screw terminal on the amplifier.
  3.  Insert one end of a cable securely around the screw terminal.
  4.  Retighten the RED SUB 1 screw terminal.
  5.  Repeat steps 2–4 for the BLACK SUB screw terminal.
  6.  For dual subwoofer connection, repeat steps 1–5, for the SUB 2 side of the SUB screw terminals.
• b. Use a high-level in connection (for NV-SUBAMP100-xx models) See Figure 9:
  1. Strip approximately 1/4 n. (6.4 mm) of insulation from the inner conductor wire.
  2. Terminate the speaker wire into the modular plug
  3.  Insert the plug into the appropriate zone output on the back panel.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to let the exposed speaker wires touch. This will short the connection and could damage the amplifier STEP 5: Plug the power cable into the power cord inlet on the back of the amplifier.

ADJUSTING THE AMPLIFIER CONTROLS

STEP 1 : Plug your amplifier into a functional outlet and turn the power switch to ON. If applicable to your model, a status light will illuminate when the
the  amplifier is powered or a signal is detected, depending on the various settings selected.

STEP 2: Set the power mode for the amplifier:

• ON: Places the amplifier in a continuous ON status. Power can be turned on/off using the power button on the front of the amplifier. Use this mode for initial setup.
• TRIGGER: Turns the amplifier ON automatically upon receiving a 12 V signal. When the amplifier no longer receives a signal, it automatically turns OFF.
• AUTO: Places the amplifier in an AUTO sensing status. When set to AUTO, the amplifier turns on automatically upon receiving an input signal. When the amplifier no longer receives a signal, it automatically moves into a
• standby state after 15 minutes. Use this mode after the adjustments are complete.

STEP 3: Turn the EQ Mode to ON, then select an EQ preset, if desired.

• EQA: NV-SUBIC8
• EQB: NV-SUBIW8)
• EQC: NV-SUBIWDUAL8)

STEP 4 : Place your adjustment controls into a neutral position.

• VOLUME: Set to 50% of full sound.
• PHASE: Set to 0°.
• CROSSOVER: If using the LFE input, set the control to LFE. If using line-level RCA cable connections, reference your subwoofer specifications and set the amplifier to the low-end frequency limit of the subwoofer. A 60 Hz–80 Hz range is the typical setting for most applications.

STEP 5 : Turn on your sound system and play your favorite movie or music track. STEP 6: Adjust your controls as necessary to get the desired bass level.

• VOLUME: Increase or decrease the volume as desired.
• PHASE: Adjust the amount of bass heard from your subwoofer. When the bass is pleasing to you in your normal listening position, you have the phase set correctly.
• CROSSOVER: When using LFE, you should not need to adjust the crossover knob after setting it to the low-level frequency limit of the subwoofer used in your system. If the subwoofer is easy to locate by sound alone, lower the crossover frequency until the sound blends with the system.

NV-500AMP-XX LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS

NOTE: See”Understanding the LCD Panel Features (for NV-SUBAMP500-xx models)” on page 2 for control specifics.

1.  Press the LCD display knob to enter the control menu.
2.  Turn the knob to move through the menu options.
3.  When adjusting a menu option, press the knob to enter the sub menu for that option.
4.  Press the knob to exit the sub menu.
5.  Continue scrolling through the menu options until all adjustments are made.
6.  Press the knob to exit the control menu.

AMPLIFIER DIMENSIONS

NV-SUBAMP100-xx
NV-SUBAMP200-xx
NV-SUBAMP500-xx

AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

| NV-SUBAMP100-xx| NV-SUBAMP200-xx| NV-SUBAMP500-xx
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General Specifications| | |
Humidity| 70% non-condensing| 70% non-condensing| 70% non-condensing
Interoperability| Use up to two NV-SUBIC8 subwoofers| Use up to two NV-SUBIW8 subwoofers| Use up to two NV-SUBIWDUAL8 subwoofers
Mounting| Standalone or Wall Mount| Standalone or 1U Rack Mount| Standalone or 1U Rack Mount
Line Input Connector| RCA Analog (L/R)| RCA Analog (L/R)| RCA Analog (L/R)
Line Output Connector| N/A| RCA Analog (L/R)| RCA Analog (L/R)
High Level Input Connector| 4-Pin Phoneix Connector (Stereo +/-)| N/A| N/A
Trigger Input/Output| N/A| 2.0 V–20 V (12 V Recommended)| 2.0 V–20 V (12 V Recommended)
Input Voltage| 110–120 VAC/220–240 VAC Manual

Switch

| 110–120 VAC/220–240 VAC Manual

Switch

| 110–120 VAC/220–240 VAC Manual

Switch

Speaker Output| 2-Pin Phoenix Connector (Mono +/-)| Dual 5-Way Binding Posts (Outputs in Parallel)| Dual 5-Way Binding Posts (Outputs in Parallel)
USB Connection| 2-Pin Phoenix Connector (+5V / GND – PWR Only)| N/A| USB Mini (Update Only)
Output Power| 100 W @ 4 Ohm, 50 W @ 8 Ohm| 200 W @ 4 Ohm, 100 W @ 8 Ohm| 500 W @ 4 Ohm, 250 W @ 8 Ohm
Frequency| 20–200 Hz| 20–200 Hz| 20–200 Hz
Distortion| <1% THD+N 20–200 Hz| <1% THD+N 20–200 Hz| <1% THD+N 20–200 Hz
Speaker Impedance| 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm| 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm| 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio| >85 dB| >86 dB| >86 dB
Line Input Impedance| 15 kOhm| 15 kOhm| 15 kOhm
Regulatory Approvals| | |
Safety| cTUVus, CE-LVD, UL62368, CB IEC62368, SAA (Aus/NZ), RCM (Aus/ NZ)| cTUVus, CE-LVD, UL62368, CB IEC62368, SAA (Aus/NZ), RCM (Aus/ NZ)| cTUVus, CE- LVD, UL62368, CB IEC62368, SAA (Aus/NZ), RCM (Aus/ NZ)
FCC| FCC Part 15 (B, C)| FCC Part 15 (B, C)| FCC Part 15 (B, C)
EMC| CE (EMD/LVD) EN55032, EN55020, EN61000-3, EN61000-3-3, EN62368| CE (EMD/LVD) EN55032, EN55020, EN61000-3, EN61000-3-3, EN62368| CE (EMD/LVD) EN55032, EN55020, EN61000-3, EN61000-3-3, EN62368
UL Standard| UL62368| UL62368| UL62368
Environmental| RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC| RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC| RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC
Physical Specifications| | |
Unit Size (mm)| 207.3 H x 188.8 W x50.5 D| 482.6 H x 226.8 W x 43.2 D| 482.6 H x 245.0 W x 43.2 D
Unit Size (inch)| 8.0 H x 7.4 H x 2.0 D| 19.0 H x 8.9 H x 1.7 D| 19.0 H x 9.6 H x 1.7 D
Unit Weight (kg)| 1.20| 2.72| 3.90
Unit Weight (pounds)| 2.65| 6.00| 8.60
Shipping Specifications| | |
Unit Carton Size (mm)| 285.0 H x 296.0 W x 99.5 D| 539.0 H x 281.0 W x 147.5 D| 539.0 H x 281.0 W x 147.5 D
Unit Carton Size (inch)| 11.2 H x 11.7 W x 3.9 D| 21.2 H x 11.1 W x 5.8 D| 21.2 H x 11.1 W x 5.8 D
Unit Weight (kg / pounds)| 1.40 / 3.09| 3.10 / 6.83| 4.40 / 9.70
Languages Supported|
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish|

Legrand reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Nuvo Subwoofers have a lifetime warranty, exceptions apply, go to www.legrand.us for details.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
This document contains important product safety and regulatory compliance information. To view more in-depth use and installation instructions please visit our website at
www.legrand.us/nuvo.aspx.

Contact Us:

• 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron, KY 41048
• Toll-free: +1.800.223.4162
• Chat: www.legrand.us/on-q (Click on the icon to open a dialogue box)

Technical Support:
Toll free: +1.800.223.4162, opt. 3
Email: technicalsupport@nuvotechnologies.com

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and Television Interference
This audio equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly–that is, in strict accordance with Nuvo’s instructions–it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specification in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether your audio system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your audio system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Tum the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
• Move the audio device to one side or the other of the television or radio.
• Move the audio device farther away from the television or radio.
• Plug the audio device into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the audio device and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult Nuvo Technical Support, refer to the service and support information available for your Nuvo product, or consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product, not authorized by Nuvo Technologies, LLC could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices, USB cables, and Ethernet network cables between components.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):
Legrand Home Systems Inc., dba Nuvo Technologies
3015 Kustom Drive
Hebron, KY 41048

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of this device is well below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits. However, this device should be operated with a minimum distance of
at least 20 cm between the Nuvo Player antennas and a person’s body, and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Region Selection

Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Important Safety Information

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this product near water or moisture or let objects or liquids enter the product.
6.  Install according to manufacturer’s instructions.
7.  Clean only with a dry, soft cloth.
8.  Do not block the ventilation openings.
9.  Do not install near heat sources.
10. Protect the power cable and plug from being damaged.
11. Unplug this product during lightning storms and when unused for long periods of time.
12.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13.  Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
14.  An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Disposal and Recycling Information
This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Nuvo Technologies or your local authorities to learn about recycling options.

References

• Nuvo Whole Home Audio Systems | Legrand
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• On-Q® Structured Wiring, Connectivity and Smart Home Solutions | Legrand

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