Page 3 - ENGLISH; DURATION PER DAY (HOURS) 8 6 4 3 2 1; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION
ENGLISH DangerExposure 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 a...
Page 4 - FRENCH; DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4 3 2 1; ATTENTION; RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE; IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
FRENCH DURE EN HEURES PAR JOUR 8 6 4 3 2 1 INIVEAU SONORE CONTINU EN dB 90 93 95 97 100 103 DangerL‘exposition a des niveaux eleves de bruit peut provoquer une perte permanente de l’audition, Chaque organisme humain reagit differemment quant a la perte de l’audition, mais quasiment tout le monde sub...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Installing the Essentia System in Your Home
Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 Wiring Diagram Page 4 Front Panel Features Page 5 Keypad Features Page 5 Back Panel Features Page 6 LRC1 Learning Remote Control Page 7 Installing the Essentia System in Your Home I. Prewire CAT5 Termination Page 8 II. Installing the Essentia Amplifier Page 9 II...
Page 6 - Introduction
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...
Page 7 - IG
Source 6Sat. AudioOut Source 1Tuner 1 AudioOut Source 2Tuner 2 AudioOut Source 5CD 2 AudioOut Source 4CD 1 AudioOut Source 3Tuner 3 AudioOut Essentia DWiring Diagram Zone/Room 1 Zone/Room 2 Zone/Room 3 Zone/Room 4 Zone/Room 5 Zone/Room 6 Diagram shown with optional NuVo NV-P2100 auxiliary amplifier ...
Page 9 - Essentia Back Panel; of supplying a line level signal.
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 ...
Page 10 - 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, forwar...
Page 11 - Installing the Essentia System in Your Home; Prewire; Complete CAT5 Crimping Instructions; Fig. 1: EIA 568A wiring scheme for CAT5 Cable
8 Installing the Essentia System in Your Home I. 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 Crimpin...
Page 12 - This activates the internal protective circuitry of
III. 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. Large...
Page 13 - V. Connecting the EZ Port to the Essentia amplifier; VI. Attaching Audio Source Equipment to the Essentia Amplifier; VII. Connecting the IR Emitters
V. 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 ...
Page 14 - Audio Link Cable
VIII. 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...
Page 15 - EQ Control and Source Grouping; X. Keypad Zone Settings; Source 3
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 ...
Page 16 - Volume Reset
All On/Master Mode T h e E s s e n t i a S y s t e m h a s a n A l l O n f e a t u r e . A n y k e y p a d w i t h i n t h e s y s t e m , w h i c h c a n b e u p t o t w e l v e z o n e s , h a s t h e a b i l i t y t o b e c o m e a m a s t e r c o n t r o l f o r t h e e n t i r e h o u s e . T h...
Page 17 - The Zone keypad controls the audio volume.
14 XI. 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 amplif...
Page 18 - Zone Fixed Lineout; Diagram shown using the NuVo P2100 amplifier
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 aff...
Page 20 - RTE; NuVo System zone speakers.
17 XIV. 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 a...
Page 21 - XV. NV-LSA40PD Local Source Amplifier Power Distribution Hub; R T
XV. 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 L...
Page 22 - Speaker input from Essentia or Simplese.
19 XVI. 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 amplif...
Page 23 - XVII. NuVo NV-P2100 200 Watt Auxiliary Amplifier; Essentia Amplifier
20 XVII. 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, Fig 21....
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Improperly wired CAT5 cable.; Symptom; The keypads are set for Source Grouping.
21 Troubleshooting When the keypad is plugged in there is a loud pop through the speakers and the keypad does not work. Improperly wired CAT5 cable. Check that you are using the 568A or B wiring standard (see section I: Crimping CAT5 wire). The best way to know is to use a CAT5 tester. Symptom Proba...
Page 25 - Specifications
22 Specifications Zones 1-6 Power Amplifier Outputs Zone Trigger Outputs Continuous Average Output Power 40W (20W x 2) Output Power 12V @ 50mA Two channels driven 30-20kHz @1% THD Outputs 6 (zones 1-6) Rated Distortion (1/2 power) 0.40% Rated Impedance 6 Ohms Power Requirements Damping Factor 50+ Po...
Page 26 - Addendum; Each response string issued by the E6D will START with an ASCII “
23 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/CT...
