Nuvo Stereo System - Manuals

Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 NV-RVM Main Source Hub Front Panel Features Page 4 NV-RVM Main Source Hub Back Panel Features Page 5 NV-I8GCP Dual Gang Control Pad Features Page 6 NV-E6GCP Single Gang Control Pad Features Page 7 NV-CTP36 Color Touch Pad Features Page 8 NV-WCP Wireless Control ...

P O W E R R E N O V I A M a i n M a i n S o u r c e H u b N V- RV M R A D IO D ATA S Y S T E M STANDBY AUDIO STREAM CTL TX CTL RX NuV oNet USB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NV-RVM Main Main Source Hub Front Panel Features 1. Power Button: This button activates the internal circuitry of the Main Main Source Hub. The...

5 NV-RVM Main Source Hub Back Panel Features 1. System On: This mono 3.5 mm voltage output is designed to emit 5 volts (no-load) when a zone is turned on. 2. IR Outputs: This IR (infrared) section is used to output IR commands sent by the Hub processor in response to button push events on zone Contr...

6 NV-I8GCP Dual Gang Control Pad Features 1. Source Indicator: This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the Configurator Software with a three character designation. 2. Cover Plate: Each Control Pad comes with white, ivory, almond, and black tri...

7 M3A 1:19 3:48 2 OF 2-Follow th... drift-Edge of Tom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NV-E6GCP Single Gang Control Pad Features 1. Source Indicator: This indicates the current audio source playing in that zone. Source names can be customized in the Configurator Software with a three-character designation...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 14 13 NV-CTP36 Color Touch Pad Features 1. Source Display: This full color touch pad provides crucial information about the selected source, such as artist, album, track, title, frequency or station, and metadata for AM/FM and Satellite radio. Album art is also displaye...

9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OK MENU ZONE drift M3A 1 of 9 Follow the Day 3:09 PM 3:48 1:28 Edge of Tomorr NV-WCPS Wireless Control Pad Features 1. Selected Source: A three-character abbreviation of the selected source appears in this portion of the Wireless Control Pad display. 2. OLED Display: The di...

10 1.0. Using the NV-RVSAT Site Analysis Tool The Site Analysis Tool is an essential test prior to installing the Renovia System. All outlets and the related circuits for each zone should be tested. This will insure that the system will operate properly and that existing wiring will not cause signal...

11 f. Select MENU – Increment SITE # , then select YES and press OK . This will start a fresh analysis log for this installation’s site analysis test. 1.2. Maximize the Probability of Success It is a good idea to identify potential interference sources before starting the test. This will streamline ...

12 Fig. 2 S i t e A n a l y s i s To o l , Z O N E R E N O V I A M E N U O K S i t e 1 8 : 5 6 P MH u b : E n t e r t a i n m e n t r o o m # 3 Z o n e : O t h e r # 1 P r e s s O K t o T e s t U n t e s t e d 3. To perform a test, make sure to complete the previous step first, and then simply press...

13 4. If a highly desirable outlet tests Poor or Marginal, look again for possible unfiltered Interference sources. They are normally on the same circuit, but may be in other rooms. Unplug the suspect device, run the test, and if the test result improves, add an NV-HPNF filter and test again. Try tu...

14 2.0. Installing the In-wall NV-RVM Renovia Main Source Hub and Audio Sources The Renovia Main Source Hub is the central source input for all sources associated with the Renovia System. This should be located in an audio closet, rack or entertainment center, where the system sources can be easily ...

16 2.2.3 Including the NV-RVIPD NuVoDock Renovia features Source 3 and 4 inputs for the Renovia NuVoDock for iPod. This is an easy way to incorporate iPod as a source for the Renovia System. Plugging the included9-pin cable into the NuVoDock and into the desired source input 3 or 4, as shown in Fig....

3.0. Installing the NV-RVZA50 Zone Amplifier and the NV-RVZA50PS Power Supply The Renovia Power Supply is to be installed by a certified electrician only. Choosing the Best Location for the NV-RVZA50 Any room outlet can be used as a location for the Zone Amplifier and Power Supply. For the best perf...

Fig. 15 : EIA 568A wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable Pin #1. Green Stripe2. Green3. Orange Stripe4. Blue5. Blue Stripe6. Orange7. Brown Stripe8. Brown Note: Colors listed as “stripe” are a white wirewith a colored stripe. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Top view with tab down. Wires insert from this end. Pair 2 Pair 3 P...

An inset plug on the Power Supply will mate with a plug on the Zone Amplifier. Once in place, secure the Zone Amplifier to the Power Supply with four screws and install the finished cover plate. This is held in place with four magnets and a single set screw on the bottom. It can also be painted to m...

20 Line Input The NV-RVFZA50S has a built-in “Line Input” on the back panel. This is a very useful feature for allowing the internal 50W zone amplifier to amplify any local source to the attached zone speakers, as shown in fig. 20. This is a “smart” input and will recognize a 3.5mm mini stereo input...

Fig. 23 1 2 D 3 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 8 AUDIO STREAM CONTROL ZONE RST PWR Look for the Control LED to flash indicating the set HomePlug Channel. Cycle the Power button andLook for the Control LED to flash indicating the set HomePlug Channel. 21 5.1 Final Installed System Performance Check The easiest way to...

22 6.0. Using the Configurator Software 6.1 Main Startup The Start tab is the beginning point for any configuration, whether you are starting from scratch or reusing a previously built configuration. 6.1.1. Open or Create Renovia Configurator File (as shown in Fig. 24) When you click on this button,...

25 6.2.6 IR Library Test (as shown in Fig. 30) An important feature of the Renovia Configurator is the ability to test each IR code as it is added to the IR Library. This insures that every code will work reliably. When a new code is added, while it is still highlighted, click on the test button, or...

26 6.3. Sources Tab (as shown in Fig. 32) The “Sources” tab allows you to define the source component attached to each of the six source inputs. All six sources are not needed. If none are defined in the configuration, the configuration will initialize and the Hub firmware will default to two activa...

27 6.3.2 Adding a NuVoNet Source (as shown in Fig. 34) NuVoNet sources can be placed in the Configuration with the same procedure as third party IR controllable equipment. The Configurator program contains IR libraries for each of the NuVoNet components which have the appropriate button functions pr...

28 Fig. 36 To create a preset macro, double click on the first available preset macro selection. This will open the Edit Macro Definition window. Once in that window, type a name for the preset in the Display Name window. That will establish the preset name as it will appear in the preset menu. Note...

29 6.4.3 Control Macros An additional option within the Macro tab is the ability to establish multiple control macros. These macros are intended for instant access to control functions, and are an optional feature. If a control macro is created, an additional source menu item is also created, titled...

31 Fig. 39 Slave To: This drop-down menu is used to assign additional “slave” Control Pads to a zone. Up to 20 Control Pads can be used in an installation. Any Control Pads that are slaved must be plugged into a NuVoNet input on the Main Source Hub. This feature can be used to slave more than one Zo...

33 6.7. Update System The finished configuration is now ready to be downloaded to the Renovia Main Source Hub. Connect your computer to the USB input on the face of the Main Source Hub and click on the Update Renovia button. While downloading, a progress box will show the download process. Once comp...

34 7.0. Control Pad Setup 7.1 Factory New Installation The installed Control Pads, NV-E6GCP, NV-I8GCP, NV-CTP36 are designed to automatically recognize the number address, 1- 8 from the rotary switch setting on the Renovia Zone Amplifier when they are plugged in the zone NuVoNet RJ45 connection. Whe...

35 POWER SETUP Fig. 45 Fig. 46 MENU ZONE Zone Button Enabled Disabled Fig. 47 MENU MENU ZONE ZONE Searching for Coordinator... Press SETUP Button on Coordinator Then Press OK MENU ZONE Kids Room 2 WCP 1 WCP 2 Zone Address Master Bath Entertainment Room Kids Room 1 Fig. 48 7.3 Installing the NV-WCPS ...

36 7.4 Renovia Tuner Control Control of Renovia’s internal tuners (sources 1 and 2) default to the buttons of the Control Pads, unless those sources are overridden in the Configurator software. These functions are consistent with the NV-E6GCP, NV-I8GCP, and NV-WCP Control Pads. The NV-CTP36 Color To...

37 8.0. Using the Control Pad's MENU Button Menu gives access to specific music selection and control for each source, as well as zone and system setting capability. The menu functions defined by NuVoNet change with the selected source. The selections and control are consistent with all the Control ...

39 Fig. 61 Fig. 60 AM Threshold Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Enabled Bands AM Tuners A and B FM Tuner A and B SIRIUS Tuner A SIRIUS Tuner B Antenna Power Automatic Forced On Forced Off Seek Thresholds AM Threshold FM Threshold Fig. 62 Skipped Channels: Undesired SIRIUS channels can be selected from this ...

40 Diagnostics Version Signal Strength Audio Test AM/FM Strenght RSSI: 60dBuV SNR: 31 dB SIRIUS Strength SAT: Strong TERR: None Combined: Strong Are You Sure? No Yes Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig. 65 Fig. 66 Diagnostics: Signal strength for AM, FM and SIRIUS reception and the current firmware version number a...

42 8.5 Zone Settings: This selection contains several zone specific controls, as shown in Fig. 72. Note that Advanced is grayed out and is preceded by an asterisk. To access these menu items, hold the OK button for six seconds. Zone Settings Balance Bass Treble Loudness Comp. Volume Settings Display...

43 Initial Volume Set (current volume) Reset (-60 dB) Fig. 73 8.6 Advanced Zone Settings: These are parameters for each zone. They can be easily established in the Configurator Software or here, at each of the zone Control Pads, Fig 74. The only way to get into this menu is to hold the Control Pad’s...

44 Fig. 76 Slaved To Zone None Kitchen Dining Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Guest Room Nursery Zone Number: Each zone must be assigned a number or specific zone address. This is done by scrolling to the desired zone and selecting it. All used zone addresses will be grayed out. If you have defined ...

45 System Settings Date/Time 24 Hour Time Display Power-Off Mode Fig. 78 *Advanced Advanced: Within the System settings menu are advanced functions intended for installers. The item is preceded by an asterisk and grayed out which requires that the OK button is held for six seconds before the advance...

47 9.0. Renovia Accessories 9.1 The NV-I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface Concerto Learning StationModel NV-I8DLS PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE POWER 1 2 3 4 5 1. PASSTHRU: This LED (light emitting diode) remains lit when the Interface box is actively passing IR information through the syste...

50 H O L D A L L OF F NV-GRC1 REMOTE CONTROL FAVORITES V O L U M E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 1 0 1 2 SOURCE/OK PWR MUTE SLEEP DISP MENU G2 G1 F1 F2 F3 F4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9.3 NV-GRC1 Remote Control 1. Power: Each zone can be turned on and off, or all zones can be turned off with this button....

51 Renovia Specifications Renovia Zone NV-RVZA50PS Power Supply Power Requirements Power Input 95-130VAC 60Hz Power Consumption Maximum 85VA (85W) Power Consumption Average* 22.5VA (15W) Power Consumption No Signal* 12VA (6W) Power Supply Output 25VDC at 1.4A cont., 2.6A peak Efficiency 84% *With no...

52 Renovia NV-RVZA50 In-wall Zone Amplifier Local Source Audio Input / Line Output RJ45 Digital to Line In/Out Accessory NuVoNet Local NuVoNet Control Pad RJ45 Speaker Output Stereo Plug with screw terminals Impedance 4 to 8 ohm Amplifier Output Power Out (1% THD into 8 ohms) 2 x 25 W Frequency Resp...

53 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy One of the zone Control Pads displays a “NuVoNet Not Detected” message. Zone CAT5 is plugged into the Accessory jack on the back of the Control Pad instead of the NuVoNet jack. Improperly wired CAT5 Cable. Check the CAT5 connection at the back of the ...

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