Page 3 - Contents; HOW THE ACCESS; Orientation
3 PREPARATION ................................................................................... 15 ADDRESSING .................................................................................... 15 INSTALL THE SYSTEM HARDWARE ................................................ 19 INSTALL THE BUS CABL...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; AccessEZ; Please read and follow these instructions carefully.
4 Orientation INTRODUCTION The AccessEZ ™ series of demonstration system modules provides a plug-in solution for car audio, hi-fi, and video switching systems in retail display environments. This second generation of the highly capable, indus-try-acclaimed Access ™ System modules offers many new fea...
Page 5 - What is the Access; The Access; DEFINITION OF TERMS; To successfully install your new
5 What is the Access ™ System? The Access ™ System consists of a variety of intelligent switching modules. These modules communicate with each other via the “system bus,” allowing you to construct the exact demonstration system configuration youdesire from the sources, processors/equalizers, amplifi...
Page 7 - HOW THE ACCESS; Selecting Products in the Access System; different systems of product configurations manually.; Buses; Figure 3. Basic bus examples in a simple demonstration system.
7 942 932 922 980 932 Low Level Bus (Source Bus/Amp In Bus) Speaker Bus Left Right System Bus HOW THE ACCESS ™ SYSTEM WORKS When a product is selected for demonstration, signals are sent through a network of buses between switchingmodules to activate that particular product position. Selecting Produ...
Page 8 - ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS; AccessTM User Interfaces; Control Panels; 9 pre-configured systems for immediate recall.; ASD
8 ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS If you have already planned your system with the assistance of your account manager, you may wish to skipdirectly to the Installation section. If you do not have a complete plan for your system, get help from yourAudio Authority ® Account Manager by calling 800-322-8346. A...
Page 9 - Switching Modules
9 • The control panel or any specific Product Group can be “locked out” from unauthorized user input. • Auto SPL controls the maximum volume level of the currently selected system. The maximum is 120 dB. 903 Control Panel Similar to the 902 Control Panel, but does not include the 987 EVC module, so ...
Page 10 - The 920X adds a pair of low-level channels to any switching module.; System Specific Components
10 940EZ High-Level Selector Controls two channel high-level signals routed to or from four high-level products. Controls twochannels of four products (e.g., high-level sources). Use Model 932 for applications where Au-toDamping ™ is desired. 942 2-Channel Amplifier Selector Switches the low-level i...
Page 11 - DC Distribution Modules
11 982A Low-Level Isolator Small in-line, low-level device that eliminates ground loops inherent in car audio displays. Onerequired per amplifier group (982A is not recommended with subwoofer groups). 983 Four-Channel AutoMatch Module Device used to protect high-level in/out products on display that...
Page 12 - CHOOSING THE CORRECT SWITCHING MODULES; Product Groups; Figure 5. Basic car audio
12 958 915X Figure 7. Basic Processor/EQhookup for low-level inputs andoutputs with DC power. Front Out Rear Out Sub Out Source In DC Power 910 Figure 6. Basic HeadUnit hookup with highand low-level plus DCpower. CHOOSING THE CORRECT SWITCHING MODULES The Access ™ System is very versatile and can be...
Page 13 - Figure 10. One shared amp may be
13 916X 942 916X 942 Amplifier Product Groups The low-level outputs of products in the Processor/EQ/Crossover group areconnected to the next logical component in the signal path, the AmplifierProduct Group. Generally, amplifiers come in two different varieties; thosethat have low-level and high-leve...
Page 14 - Possible Speaker/Amplifier Product Groups; Ampifier Bypass; Access
14 932 932 940 Figure 11. Model 932Speaker Selectors. Thisconfiguration could switcheight speaker pairs. Figure 12. Model 940EZ.This module could switchfour speaker pairs, but doesnot have the AutoDamping Circuit. Front Speakers Tweeters Rear Speakers Mid Range Speakers Subwoofers Subwoofers Figure ...
Page 15 - BEGIN INSTALLATION; Follow these steps carefully:; Address and Other Settings; The
15 BEGIN INSTALLATION 1. Preparation Follow these steps carefully: A. Review the design of the demonstration area. • Make sure the display fixture is correct for your installation. • Look at the supplied system wiring diagram, or choose one from this manual to serve as an example. Examples are in Ap...
Page 16 - The display shows which product in each group is selected.; How to Use These Tables; module’s; * Contact the factory if this address is needed.
16 Sources, EQs and Amplifiers Speakers Note that the front amps and speakershave matching group numbers as dothe rear amps and speakers. As a rule,related amps and speakers have match-ing group numbers; this determineshow the 902 Control Panel, if used,handles Volume Compensation of theproducts in ...
Page 17 - Programming Switch Settings “S M B T D.”; Figure 17. This Model 958 would be the; Single
17 C. Set the Address Switches. Some Group settings are made at the factory, and cannotbe changed later. Figure 16 shows the first switch module(Model 910D) in the first Product Group (head units). Ithas a default address of Group #0 (set at the factory) andthe Module ID is set to #00 (this lets the...
Page 18 - SilenTouch; Figure 19. The 932 module serving the left channel of
18 “B” should be set to “OFF” unless you wish to BYPASS the product group associated with themodule. The bypass module is always the last module in the product group to be bypassed (only thebypass module should have the “B” switch turned ON). A product group will be bypassed when allproducts in that...
Page 19 - Installing the System Hardware; A. Designate the Switching Module Locations.; AutoMatch; Figure 20. Audio signal; Figure 21. DC Expander connection
19 3. Installing the System Hardware A. Designate the Switching Module Locations. Each switching module controls either 4 or 8 components. Follow your system plan drawing to determinethe location of the switching modules in the display fixture. If you are using factory provided bus cables, youmay wi...
Page 20 - Installing the Bus Cables; Several types of bus cables are available for specific purposes:; A. Install the System Bus; Mate one plug of the system bus cable with; SYSTEM
20 4. Installing the Bus Cables Pre-assembled bus cables or the raw materials to make the necessary bus cables on the job site were includedwith your system purchase. Pre-assembled bus cables have connectors every two feet (RCA patch cords areavailable in lengths from three to twenty feet). If you p...
Page 21 - • Connect related modules with a continuous run of bus cable.
21 GREEN WIREALWAYS ONTHIS SIDE OFPLUG SPEAKER BUS GRA Y BROWN WHITE GREEN Figure 24. 6. Dual header connections are provided on all modules so you can easily extend a bus cable that is too short, or you can branch off the main run to a remote or side group of modules, if necessary. Note: Since bus ...
Page 23 - E. Install the DC Power Distribution Cables.; nals of the nearest 916X.; Figure 28. EQ bypass bus wiring on last 958 in
23 To demonstrate amplifiers without inline products such asProcessors or EQs, it is necessary to bypass the Processor/EQProduct Group at low-level. Figure 28 shows how to route thesignal from the input of the 958 past the display product connec-tions and on to the Amplifier Product Group. The fourt...
Page 24 - F. Choosing the Power Mode for Your Display.
24 7. Cut the red and black wires to length, strip the ends and insert them into the terminal block on the 910 module labeled “DC Power Bus.” Wire red to “+” and black to “–” and tighten the screws securely. 8. If 915X modules are part of your system, wire them in the same manner as the 910 modules....
Page 26 - H. Install the RF Antenna Distribution System.
26 975 To Head Units’ Antenna Inputs Antenna FM Amp Changer Changer 4-Way Tap Figure 31. Termination Plug The Access System allows you to program up to 4 pairs of speakers to play in the same product group. However, we strongly encourageyou to leave the default setting at 2 pairs per group, unless y...
Page 27 - Figure 34. Observe correct polarity for all bus connections.
27 • If your system is all new, proceed to step 4. If some or all of your system is older (software version earlier than 3.2) the SST jumper switch on the 980 module must be in the FAST pin position(Figure 33). The factory position for the jumper is “NORM.” The SSTjumper on the Model 980EZ must be c...
Page 28 - INSTALLING A CONTROL PANEL; • For the 906 or 988CP0 Control Panel, cut an opening 4 -
28 INSTALLING A CONTROL PANEL Skip this step if you do not have a 902, 903 or 906 Control Panel, or if the display is pre-assembled. If youhave a 902 or 903 Control Panel, it is accompanied by a separate User ’s Guide which you should locate forfuture reference. 1. Cut an opening for the Control Pan...
Page 29 - Control Panel Expanders.; All panel openings are 5; Control Panel Cutout Sizes
29 • Plug the calibration microphone into the Microphone jack located on the rear of the 902, using the extension cable provided, if necessary. • If your system includes a Model 990 Remote Infrared Receiver, mount the 990 to the ceiling in the display area and connect the 990 to the header on the re...
Page 30 - Installing Product Select Buttons and Product Indicators.; drill a; Figure 37. Be careful to maintain PSB
30 6. Mount the control panel(s) using the four black screws provided. Do not overtighten the screws. Too much torque during screw insertion can crack the acrylic panel cover. Installing Product Select Buttons and Product Indicators. Your system plan may specify using product select buttons (PSBs), ...
Page 31 - 80 System Module Accessories.; TheftAlert
31 980 System Module Accessories. In systems without a control panel, it is usually desirableto add “outboard” switches for remote operation ofcertain 980 system management tools. Remote Power Switch. If your system does not include a Control Panel, you maywant to turn the system on and off using a ...
Page 32 - Remote System Reset; TESTING NETWORK FUNCTION
32 Remote System Reset There is a “System Reset” button on the 980 that enables the user to reset the system in the unlikely event thatthe system “hangs up.” Pressing this button will re-boot the entire system. Having a Remote Reset switch isa good idea in any system since the 980 is usually buried ...
Page 34 - opposite side of the speaker section of the display.; DISPLAY COMPONENT HOOKUP; Install the First Products; position on the 910 Module.
34 3. Select a speaker position using the test PSB, then move the PSB to the same module location on the opposite side of the speaker section of the display. • The PSB lights up as soon as you plug it in, showing both left and right speaker positions are selected. 4. Attach the test PSB to a second ...
Page 36 - Test Your Initial Product Installation
36 • Connect the left speaker to one of the 2 position terminal blocks on the Left 932 and the right speaker to the corresponding position on the Right 932. Wire the positive lead to (+) and thenegative speaker lead to (–). • Connect the two-pin plug of the PSB’s cable, if PSBs are used, to the smal...
Page 37 - Figure 42. Install the optional car
37 3. Connect the Battery If a battery is to be used as part of your DC power system, install it in the system between the powersupply and the DC distribution system you installed earlier. A. Locate your battery within 10 feet (3 meters) of the power supply, preferably an Audio Authority Model 277 H...
Page 38 - DEMONSTRATION FEATURES; Selecting Additional Speaker Pairs with PSBs
38 3. An isolator placed in-line between the head unit group and the EQ group instead of or in additionto those in Step 2 may improve noise performanceeven further. DEMONSTRATION FEATURES 1. Selecting Additional Speaker Pairs with PSBs The number of speakers per product group that canplay at once is...
Page 39 - Tech Support USA and Canada:; Reference; APPENDIX A: SAMPLE SYSTEMS; System, DC and Signal Bus Wiring Diagrams; APPENDIX B: PRODUCT CONNECTIONS; Product to Switch Module Wiring Diagrams; ACCESS WARRANTY
39 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com Reference APPENDIX A: SAMPLE SYSTEMS System, DC and Signal Bus Wiring Diagrams • Example System 1: Two-Channel System...
Page 40 - EXAMPLE SYSTEM 1
40 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com 910 910 942 980 932 932 916X 2/77 Power Source 903 DC Bus 4 Gauge Black 4 Gauge Red System Bus Speaker Bus Low-Level ...
Page 41 - EXAMPLE SYSTEM 2
41 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com High Powered Sources 932 932 932 932 932 932 932 958 910 910 910 932 942 942 942 942 980 932 932 932 932 916X 916X 91...
Page 43 - EXAMPLE SYSTEM 3; AMP SHARED SYSTEM; Amp Share
43 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com EXAMPLE SYSTEM 3 AMP SHARED SYSTEM • System Bus• DC Bus• Addressing 932 932 932 932 932 932 932 910 910 910 932 942 9...
Page 45 - Example of split Model 910D Setup
45 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com 910 CAR SOURCE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1234 O F F ROCKER DOWN 1234 O F F ROCKER DOWN MODULE ID GROUP ...
Page 46 - Channel
46 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com DC EXPANSION 915 X DC POWER BUS BLK RED BLK RED 1 2 3 4 TRIPPED PUSH TO RESET RIGHT INPUT LEFT INPUT EQ INPUT BUS RIG...
Page 47 - The System Module is essential for every Access
47 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com SYSTEM BUS 701-1092 THEFT ALERT™ RESET POWER MODE 134 983 THEFT ALERT™ BUS IN B BUS OUT BUS IN C BUS OUT BUS IN A BUS...
Page 48 - BAT–; Channel Amplifier; 16X DC Power Adapter
48 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com 916X CAUTION! DISCONNECT BATTERYBEFORE SERVICING. BAT– BAT+ GND TURN ON BAT GND TURN ON BAT GND TURN ON BAT GND TURN ...
Page 50 - Shared Amplifier Hookup; at the phone number below for assistance.; Share Adapter; Shared Amplifier
50 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com S 993 L+ L– R+ R– FRONT 942 REAR 942 SUB 942 SHARED AMP 942 942 942 S S S Amplifier Speaker-Level Output Shared Ampli...
Page 51 - Left/Right and Mono Speaker Hookup; Left
51 ASD Tech Support USA and Canada: 800-322-8346 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Phone: 859-233-4599 Fax: 859-233-4510 Hookup drawings and FAQ http://www.audioauthority.com SYSTEM BUS MODULE ID GROUP ( + – ) FRONT, REAR, SUB, ETC: 10-19 0-9 EXP ANSION / 984 POWER Model 932 ASD SPEAKERS SPE...
Page 52 - Limited Warranty
52 ACCESS ™ WARRANTY Limited Warranty Should any Access ™ product become defective in materials or workmanship within 5 years from the date of purchase, Audio Authority ® Corporation guarantees to the original purchaser that it will replace the defec- tive product at no cost. This warranty is not ap...
Page 53 - Symbols; INDEX; Index; PRODUCT NUMBERS
53 Symbols 12V Siren terminal block on 980…31 2-channel amplifier hookup…482-channel system diagram…40277 Power Source operation…244-channel ampifiers…136-channel amplifiers…136-channel system example wiring diagram…41 902 Control Panel…8902 Control Panel installation…28902/903 Control Panel in exam...
